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Friday
FO Report: OSWs #2 and #3
FO Report: The OSW, or One Skein Wonder, versions #2 and #3
Designer: Stefanie Japel
Pattern Source: Pattern available right here (and note the errata here)
Yarn: Noro Kochoran, colors #34 and #32
Needle Size: US 9, 6
Gauge: 16 sts = 4"
Date Completed: July 2005
Recipient: my friend and me
Well, I've gone and done it again. And again. I made couple more. Both are in Noro Kochoran, which I think I'll call henceforth Yarn of the Gods. Really, I just love this stuff. Both were made with one skein of Kochoran, making these truly One Skein Wonders (notice that many people's OSWs really take two skeins).
This one, OSW #2, is destined for a friend who is pregnant. Don't you think this is the perfect little pregnant cover-up?
The colorway is #34, which I see has been discontinued now. I made it the 14" size (which was very tight and barely fit me) -- perfect for my friend who is more petite than me.
The next one, OSW #3, is destined for me.
Because I have an absolute compulsion to make something in every Noro yarn, in every colorway. (This is colorway #32, not yet discontinued -- phew). And I'd already wound the yarn ... so I couldn't sell it, right?? (A Noro compulsion is a terrible thing.) This was the 15" size, because the 16" size in my Silk Garden version ended up stretching and becoming a little large. For now, it's rather tight ... so we'll see if it stretches as well. But I think it'll work.
(Yea for compulsions.)
In other knitting content, I'm continuing to be indecisive about the blog-title-change. I'm actually thinking of switching my blog, but keeping the title. I could always change it later, right?
But if I do still change it, here's the update:
I've thrown out J is for Junkie. Nobody really likes it much, Cate pointed out that I'll get all kinds of wierd search hits, and the Big Sweetie never liked it as well.
In addition to still considering Zen and the Art of Yarn Stash Maintenance, and Alpaca skein and wool knit (Yes, say it like "I'll pack a skein and we'll knit" if it's confusing to you); let me throw in a couple more:
#5. The FO ho. Lauren suggested this as a title, and I think it's pretty darn cute. And short. And sweet. (Not necessarily reflecting my method of prose, but still. One can aspire to certain things.)
#6. Knit one, Purl two, Knitting fans, yoo hoo. I have to add this in because it was one more of the Big Sweetie's contributions. (Say it in a goofy Hahvahd accent if you must.) I don't think I'd choose this, but I just wanted a permanent reference to one more clever idea by the Big Sweetie.
So, what do you think?
Keep the title, or change? And change to #2, #3, or #5? Thanks.
Posted at 7/8/2005 8:49:25 am by Jen
 | | | Michelle
July 12, 2005 01:39 PM PDT
Wow. You're on a roll lately. They look great! | |
| | | Stasia
July 9, 2005 11:25 PM PDT
The OSWs look beautiful - nice job! | |
| | | Emy
July 9, 2005 05:29 PM PDT
Love those OSWs. I am really dangerously tempted. Afterall, I have a lot of single skein leftovers from various projects! | |
| | | Dani
July 9, 2005 03:43 PM PDT
I agreed with the majority on your little poll and picked the Zen title. Very classy.
BTW, sweetie, I think this OSW obsession may be getting a little out of hand :-). Did you find anything over at SpunMag to help you get out of your rut? | |
| | | Cathi
July 9, 2005 12:07 PM PDT
After this post, though, I'm wondering if ma ybe you should be Noro ho. :) | |
| | | Amanda
July 9, 2005 08:23 AM PDT
FO Ho is funny! I vote for that one.
Amanda | |
| | | Cathi
July 8, 2005 12:20 PM PDT
I think I like FO ho the best, but you know me and my sluttiness...
I vote for that or Alpaca Skein- I like Zen, but pick against it only because of the length of the name and because of that one other blog with zen in it...:) | |
| | | Linda
July 8, 2005 11:35 AM PDT
Such adorable OSWs! Sorry I don't have any advice about the new name, I'm not creative that way. I actually like your old name! | |
| | | Lisa D.
July 8, 2005 11:21 AM PDT
I love #5 - too cute!!! I think #2 is really clever too, but I don't think most people will "get" it.
Love your OSWs in the Noro yarn - too cute! | |
| | | heatherfeather
July 8, 2005 11:09 AM PDT
i really like the osw, but i fear it will make my, ahem, bozooms look WAY out of control larger than life.
i read the alpaca wool title 6 times and didn't get it until i said it out loud. once i did i started laughing and laughing, though! | |
| | | Kathy
July 8, 2005 11:07 AM PDT
I didn't get the Alpaca Skein title either. :O
I agree with Joanne that "FO Ho" will earn some wacky hits.
I've always liked your blog title. I read a ton of blogs, but with your title, I never forget who you are or where you live. | |
| | | Secret Sock Pal
July 8, 2005 10:42 AM PDT
Lovely OSWs! I'm very tempted to make one... once I finish all those other projects I'm working on, and have stash set aside for! ;) | |
| | | marirob
July 8, 2005 10:35 AM PDT
Great OSWs! I love the way Kochoran knits up - I need to get some and try it too! | |
| | | grumperina
July 8, 2005 10:26 AM PDT
I have to admit that I didn't get "alpaca skein and wool knit" until you just explained it... blush... I've got one of them Hahvahd degrees too, double blush. I thought it was a reference to alpine skiing, considering where you live. | |
| | | Joanne
July 8, 2005 09:21 AM PDT
The OSWs are cute! The FO HO might get some weird hits, too, even though it is funny. | |
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