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.
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16 comments:

  1. margene6:39 AM

    Good move! It sure is cute.

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  2. margene6:39 AM

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

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  3. Laura9:36 AM

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

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  4. Jennifer9:46 AM

    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.

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  5. Renna9:58 AM

    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! :-)

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  6. knitalittle10:01 AM

    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 :)

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  7. annemarie2:35 PM

    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.

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  8. John Batchelder3:56 PM

    I loved Knitalittle's comment.

    I think fishing around for anything is time well spent!

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  9. Anonymous5:37 PM

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

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  10. cinnamongirl936:03 PM

    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!

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  11. Debbie7:16 PM

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

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  12. Anne K.9:00 PM

    ADORABLE! Have a great trip!!!!

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  13. Tracy7:42 AM

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

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  14. Susan B. Anderson11:35 AM

    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

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  15. Lana12:23 PM

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

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  16. Ruby Banshee11:18 AM

    Woah! What a great idea!!!

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~Tracy

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