Lenore has arrived
Hurry up!
Or at least that’s what I hear it saying.
A raven landed in my mailbox a couple of day ago, courtesy of the Rockin’ Sock Club. Isn’t this just yummy? It’s a little preview of the new Raven colorways that will be available at Blue Moon starting on November 5th. This is Lenore. I love, love, love what Tina has done with these rich, dark, colors. Believe me, the picture does not begin to do justice to the rich maroon and dark gray and black.
I even like the pattern this time. 
The pattern is by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. It’s a top-down lace pattern. But, after perusing the chart closely, I don’t see any reason why it can’t be knit toe-up. I’m going to swatch the lace at the top of the leg to make sure. But it’s a good chance that there are a pair of Lenore in my near future.
But first I have to finish the baby sweater. And, thanks to the encouragement of the PDX Knit Bloggers at the Monday gathering last night, I’m almost there! I just have to bind off about 1/2 of the trim, and then weave the ends. Piece of cake!
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I have seen these lurking on Ravelry, and I love it! I even love that pattern in your picture…I am so jealous that I am not a part of the sock club.
I guess I’ll just have to wait until we unfortunates on a student budget can purchase it!!
1Remark from Amber — Tuesday, 10/30/2007 @ 11:50 am PDT
Ooohhhhh, gorgeous! I had high hopes when I saw the announcement of the Raven colorways on BMFA’s site, and whee, Lenore’s just the sort of thing I was hoping for! Wunderbar! Thanks for the pic, it’s great to see one of the colorways.
Keep going on that baby sweater. You can do it! I’m waving imaginary pompoms at you from north-eastwards in encouragement. (Which should be a pretty funny sight, as I’ve never held a pompom in my life.)
PS - Got a ride with Duffy, will hopefully see you at the Inn on the 10th.
2Remark from MonicaPDX — Tuesday, 10/30/2007 @ 10:01 pm PDT
I think out of all the kits, that one is my favorite! I’m looking forward to seeing yours knit up.
3Remark from ~Kristie — Saturday, 11/3/2007 @ 6:12 pm PDT
I want Lenore.
4but I’ll have to make do with the 3 sks of Raven series I just bought, b/c Lenore won’t be around for us mere mortals (the ones who didn’t join the Rockin Socks Club) for a bit.
(sigh)
But I can be a little jealous, right?
(((hugs)))
Remark from Knitnana — Tuesday, 11/6/2007 @ 8:16 am PST