Ah, I know this feeling all too well… Very well conveyed, Mr. Munroe!
They’re part of the conspiracy
Today was rainy and in the 40s (5-9°C) all day. I biked to work and wore:
- GORE BIKE WEAR Phantom So Lady Jacket
- Pearl iZUMi Transfer Long Sleeve Baselayer
- Pearl iZUMi Infinity Softshell Pants
- Pearl iZUMi Select Gel Cycling Gloves
- Cannondale Alpaca Cycling Socks
- Pearl iZUMi Cruise (sneakers)
I was lucky to not get caught in the rain on the way there or back so I didn’t get to test the waterproof-ness of the jacket or pants. But! I can tell you that the windproof-ness of both was fantastic. The only parts of me that were cold were the ones that weren’t covered: ears and hands. I should have worn my skullcap under my helmet (which would have covered my ears!) and I need a pair of full-fingered gloves that aren’t heavy winter gloves. The thin gloves I used to wear ripped at the seams… but they weren’t very wind-resistant even when they were intact so I have mixed feelings about getting another pair.
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FO: Marian Cowl
Pattern: Marian Cowl by Pam Allen
Yarn: approx. 520 yards of LB Collection Organic Wool (100% Organic Wool) in “Redwood”
Needles: US 10½ / 6.5 mm
Started Knitting: November 2, 2011
Finished Knitting: November 16, 2011
Modifications: None!
Notes: See Ravelry
This was an easy and fun knit. Despite my earlier troubles with it, this cowl actually turned out to be the ideal project to have with me on the subway or in front of the TV. It kept me on my toes without being too complicated. The only real trouble I had with it was keeping track of the asymmetrical cables: one cable pattern was knit over 16 rows while the other cable pattern was knit over 12 rows. I had to have pen & paper with me at all times so I would know on which row I was working.
I haven’t seamed the cowl together so it’s currently in a traditional scarf form. As soon as I finished knitting, I soaked it in Eucalan wool wash for 30 minutes. It’s currently drying on a beach towel on my living room floor. The wool wash made it soft and sqooshy so I can’t wait to seam it and wear it! But, first, I must wait for the temperatures to drop. It’s been in the 60s lately! But it’s only November, I guess there’s still plenty of time left.
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