Unlike the title of this post, I personally am not “in the pink” right now. I am reeling at the assault on our democracy and way of life. All the safeguards, guardrails, checks and balances seem to have evaporated. How can one man do so much damage in such a short amount of time? I feel silly going about my daily life as if nothing has changed. Everything has changed.
But, now onto knitting. I just finished my second Inovec. When I knit the first one, I hated it. I almost threw it in the bin. But, I kept going, finished it, and now love it! The yarn called for (Noro Ito — ginormous 437 yds/200 grams balls) was on closeout for half off. I bought three balls of a hot pink and orange colorway called Konan. I love it!
The pictures don’t do it justice. I will wear this alot!!
I LOVE your sweater including the colors. I LOVE Noro. And since I just discovered I already have Inovec in my Library I must have known a good thing when I saw it!. Thanks for reminding me!
Comment by Chloe — January 31, 2025 @ 11:55 pm
It’s a troubling time. I feel like I am watching a terrible thing I have no power to stop. I volunteer teaching people who have come to the US as refugees. I am not “in the pink” either.
But this is a great sweater – we can both enjoy that! It’s a spot of sunshine.
Comment by Pam — February 1, 2025 @ 12:22 pm
I’m just as distraught as you are in regards to where the current administration is going with the state of things. Then I see the viral video of the guy at the Blade Bar shutting down the horrible people that wanted their Nazi knives updated & it gives me hope.
The pinks in your top are gorgeous, too! I’d wear that any day.
Comment by Samina — February 1, 2025 @ 5:32 pm
Thanks so much for your post. My father’s parents left Nazi Germany to come to the US as refugees. Too many similarities going on today …
Canada is not insulated from misinformation and conspiracy theories either.
The pink sweater is very cheerful in cold grey winter days. Noro is always a surprise.
Comment by Lisa in Toronto — February 2, 2025 @ 10:39 am
Sometimes it is essential to just say “I am reeling at the assault on our democracy and way of life.” I am reminded of the 1977 film Oh, God! scene when God (played by George Burns) instructs confused and overwhelmed assistant supermarket manager Jerry Landers (played by John Denver) to do something normal and routine in order to re-focus.
So I am determined to finish knitting the challenging Norrland hat pattern (colorwork and multiple cables). Not sure what will be next on the needles but knitting is just what I need to keep life in focus.
Comment by Elizabeth — February 6, 2025 @ 3:13 pm
I am reeling, too. Your first paragraph captures the horror perfectly. The speed is stunning.
Your sweater is beautiful. I’ve got Noro Ito in stash, but little enthusiasm for knitting, at the moment.
Comment by CreeksideKnitter — February 8, 2025 @ 1:43 pm