Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Yarn Cozy

My travel knitting for our trip to Colorado and Utah will be a pair of socks. As I wound the wool for these socks into center pull balls, I thought of Susan B. Anderson's fruit cozy pattern. She recently suggested that it could double as a yarn cozy. I decided to test it for myself.


She was right. It fits my apple-sized ball of yarn perfectly and will keep it intact in my backpack, no matter how full it gets.

Free Pattern: Pear Apple Cozy
Yarn: Red Heart Sport
Color: 0652 Limeade
Needles: US 5 DPNs


More about the sock next time. Off to finishing packing. We leave tomorrow.

16 comments:

Margene said...

Good move! It sure is cute.

Margene said...

Oh and have a good time on your trip and buys LOTS of stuff in Estes. ;-)

Laura said...

Very nice! And I love the colors together. Have a great trip and post pictures!

Jennifer said...

I just never know what will pop up on your blog. :) That is really genuis, cute, and funny all at the same time. I love small projects. I feel so productive.

Renna said...

It's so cute! I love the color, too. It's so bright that you'll easily spot it when digging around in that backpack. ;-)

I wish I were going with you to the mountains. Think of us poor Texans whithering in the heat while you're probably needing a jacket or sweater. ;-Þ

Seriously, have a great time, and bring us back pictures from the Wool Market in Estes Park, please! :-)

knitalittle said...

Brilliant, mind if I knit up one or two I think my girls would really love one. They are always fishing around for their wool when we are traveling. Have a great and safe trip and happy knitting :)

annemarie said...

I love this little cozy - I haven't attempted double-pointed needles - are they difficult to master?? They seem very intimidating to a novice like me but I am willing to give anything a try at least once!! Hope you have a wonderful trip.

John Batchelder said...

I loved Knitalittle's comment.

I think fishing around for anything is time well spent!

Sockpixie said...

Great cozy! The apple green color is so nice too.
Have a great trip.

cinnamongirl93 said...

Oh my gosh! You always amaze and inspire me! Another great idea. Man, you are so creative!
I know you will have a fantastic time in the mountains!
God's blessing on you both for a safe and grand trip!

Debbie said...

Very cute. I've kind of been shaking my head over the fruit cozies, but this is definitely something I could use!

Anne K. said...

ADORABLE! Have a great trip!!!!

Tracy said...

What a great idea...and pretty cute too! Have a safe, happy, wonderful trip! ((HUGS))

Susan said...

That is so cute. I have given all of my cozies away so I'll have to knit a few more for my yarn cakes. I am glad you are putting the idea to use.
Have fun,
susan

Lana said...

So cute! Hope you have a wonderful time:~D

Ruby Banshee said...

Woah! What a great idea!!!

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