HI

What do you mean, nothing to do with Paris? It was *inspired* by Paris! If only there was a way to include an umbrella motif...

Very funky and cool!

Wishing happy times and good health to the furry four.

I'm with Caroline, the only way it could be any more Paris is if you did some intarsia that was a picture of you whacking some slimeball over the head with an umbrella while yelling obscenities.

The yarn's name is "Curious?" Wasn't that a Brittney Spears perfume?

Hope all goes well at the vet tonight!

I think the scarf is awfully pretty! Looking forward to seeing it with the other yarn woven in.

ooooh, yes, that *is* BritBrit's perfume's name! Curioser and curioser!

So what do ya'll think about weaving in the other funky yarn? I myself favor scarves that are all weirdly embellished. Kind of like modern art. Only not so arty.

Poor Soba! First Roy, now Soba? Make is stop? Have you tried lining the kitty bed with yarn balls? I find this a medicinal quality for les chats.

Hugs to the Sobatater - hope she feels better soon. But it's probably a good thing that your scarf hides snotballs well. Bleah. Isn't pet ownership fun?

And yes, Britney Spears' perfume was (is) called "Curious." To me it's ick-worthy, but some pre-pubescent girls enjoy it. Anyhoo, happy Thursday!

I say Go For It! - I have a few scarves that are 'not finished' that I've dreamt of addingembellishment to reach their potential (and then I start another project - weird how knitters do that )
I would love to see how it comes out - even if it isn't how you're envisioning. (en?, in? - aw hell)
Anywhoo - I'm sure I'm not alone in saying you were missed yesterday. I'll send good thoughts Soba's way for the vet visit.
hasta!

Do Bob & Frankie get all catty and taunt Soba when she's in the carrier?

And, you're not muppet-like. Fun fur makes the evil muppet pelt.

what you need is a pair of pink shoes to go with this scarf. like a pair of pink converse. yeah!

Yes, please post pics of the embellished scarf whether you decide to keep it embellished or not. I love your adventurous creativity! It will be interesting to see what they two yarns will look like together. That's the fun of knitting, never quite knowing how something's gonna turn out.

Bring on the funk-more is more in my book! I hope snotty is better soon. Have you noticed how we spend more money at the cat Dr than we do at the people Dr.?

I definitely vote for the embellishment. Since I'm doing my first bias knitting (clapotis, to join the masses) I vote for embellishing on the bias! No matter what, I think that will very cool.

Lots of love to the kittens. Would Soba eat chicken soup?

Gl(e)am it up! You can always dismantle it if you decide it sucks. I just ripped apart a pink chenille, bias draped, loopy scarf because my friend told me it looked like ground chuck.

Damn snotballs!!! You know this is the second time in two weeks we've talked about the snot. Hmmm. I notice a theme.

Miss you tonight. xo

Neat-o scarf! You could be the next Moda-Dea spokes-knitter! I think the cat Dr. is still cheaper than the people doctor. Nicer, too. I hope Chairman Meow is up and plotting again!

Ummmmmm you live in LA...how could anything be TOO funky?

It is quite cool...

Glad the Modo dea is soft...cause it doesn't look it.

hope the kitty gets better.

The scarf is so pretty and, well yes, funky. Maybe Soba-kitty is just making sure she gets her cut of the million dollar cat fund. (Congratulations on all the great ads, by the way.) Let us know what the vet says. I hope it all turns out well. . .what's the cat equivalent of the common cold?

I like the funky scarf and I think the extra funk will make it better yet! (Just a thought here - don't feel obligate to even like this thought of mine, but what about some tassels even? - I like how you have odd ends hanging off it. anywya - jsut a thought).

Hope youe kitties are going to be OK. it's hard having the four legged kids sometimes - wish mine could tell me when she doesn't feel well.

Like it the way it is but I'm a plain jane kind of gal. I am 'curious' to see your embelishments. Get your funk on and go a little "animal" (my favorite muppet after kermy).
Get well wishes to sobatater and her subjects.

I like the combo of the yarns. When you do another one you might knit from the beginning with both strands together--also funk-tastic!

*MWAH* from Mississippi,

DG

Love the scarf so far, but then I'm partial to the muppets...gotta love 'em! (And any soft material that I can have up against my neck is on my happy list.)

Can't wait to see a shot of it all funked up. And of course, random fringe is in!

Oh, geez, I hope Soba's OK. At least she's well grounded, unlike a certain airbrain I know.

The scarf looks great so far. If you end up thinking it's fugly you can probably get $400 for it in some Rodeo Drive boutique. Chacun a son gout.

I was fondling the Curious in Michael's just the other day. The green was speaking to me but I think I'm going to embrace my inner pink (!?) this season. Embellish away, I say!

Thinking good thoughts for the pussy cats. Nothing stresses me out like sick pets. Our pond fish get sick and I'm sideways about it, not to mention the felines.

Hey ya'll, thanks for clicking on the ads and visiting the yarn gods who have made the million dollar cat fund less sad and less "here let me rattle this change can on the corner of 7th and Flower streets..."

Also, did you see Diva's hand-painted sock yarn? And Yarnzilla's cashmere? And Annie's rockstar corset? And Drew's adorable face? And the Jordana bags that I drool for?

I appreciate them so much, especially on days when we go to the Sobakowa & Roy wing of the vet ... LOL

I love the idea of weaving in the other yarn. I'll be interested to see how it turns out.

loves it!

I love the color! So pretty. Can't wait to see how it all comes together.

Buena suerte with Soba!

" Ow, we want the funk
Give up the funk
Ow, we need the funk
We gotta have that funk " - Parliament

Hey Laurie - we need to hear your thoughts on LOST. Can you believe what happened last night?!!

Aww, poor Sobakowa. Hope all is well!

Poor Soba but I'm sure she will be back in dictating form in no time at all.

Also I say go for the weaving.

Good luck and lots of good meow thoughts to the Soba. The scarf is cute, btw.

I REALLY like the idea of the Gleam woven in - can't wait to see how it turns out.
**hugs** to Roy and Soba

I am sad to say I am so far behind on LOST I have just given up and am waiting for the 2nd season to come out on DVD. Yes, I suck, I know.

However, I *am* watching Survivor (I fear I am the only one) and I have a big crush on Terry, because hi! alpha male much?

I have a "still in progress" scarf lurking in my knitting pile. (yes, I said kniting pile, I keep saying I am going to get some big old baskets or sumthin to put my projects in, but so far they sit in the pile at the end of the couch.) It's a loose knit made from recycled silk (don't remember the name of the yarn... profits benefit women's shelters in India I think... or somewhere) It's been in progress a long time... I think it needs the promise of some funky embelishing...

Thanks for the the idea!

Kitty rubs for Soba

Oh, no... I'm a Survivor junkie.. and Terry.... mmmmmmmm *shiver* Don't tell my hubby I said that!

Bummer! This is the first season I haven't watched Survivor. I've seen every episode of every season except for this one. I don't know why I lost interest. For some reason people seem to watch either LOST or Survivor, but not both.

Hugs to you and the kitties!

I hope Soba feels better. I also love the idea of weaving in the funk. I think it will be funk-tastic!!

Are you gonna make fringe when you weaving in the gleam? You could start at one end and weave all the way to the other end and cut it...making fringe...I'm not sure how it would look and you would probably have to tie it in or something. But this is what I envisioned when you said you were gonna weave in the gleam yarn. Just a suggestion. Can't wait to see the end results.

Guys, I SAW Terry in live actual person at Lowe's the other day! I got all stupid and couldn't talk. He gave me that grin and said hi. (He's just as cute in person, btw).

Jenny, I am STILL jealous that you met/saw him. I might have tried to attach myself to his leg LOL.

awsomely funk-da-fied scarf. Love it! Can't wait to see it with other yarn. Hope Soba is ok.

Get the funk on indeed. There's a Celebrity Knitting book out with Darrel Hannah on the cover and she has knitted this long, floaty, be-streamered scarf with about 5 different textures of yarns in cream and beige colors, and it's very funky and fun -- smooth, perfect stitching be damned. (Don't buy the book for knitting instruction, it's uber-light -- just good for the pretty shiny pictures.)

Smootch the poor snotty Soba.

Hmm...very curious to see what the other yarn adds. I might try funking it up with another color. Please show us what you come up with.

love the muppet yarn! I want one for my own Mars scarf! hahahahaha

Hmmm...I'm a jewelry designer but not sure that qualifies me to have an opinion on knitting. Nevertheless, here goes. I certainly like the scarf as it is - great texture and love the color. But, I have to admit, I'm dying to see how it will look with the other yarn woven in. I say go for it. If it becomes fugly instead of funky, you can always use it to make the cats behave (i.e. "see this scarf? next cat who even THINKS about having health issues is gonna end up wearing it. in public.)

Go with the gleam! I like the idea of leaving fringe too. Maybe something unevenly knotted to add to the funk!

And to Jenny who saw him in person...how did you keep from humping his leg? I swear to god I would have done so.

I really like the scarf - especially the color. I think whatever you do to embellish it will be great. And no matter what anyone says, you can always respond with, "Well, it's what I saw them wearing in Paris...." and they'll raise their eyebrows and give the scarf a more positive appraising look.

Now, if only butt-ugly was the new pretty.....

We can all dream.

Here's wishing you snot-free cats...

Poor Little SobaSweetie. I hope she feels better soon.

I like the scarf and I like your idea of weaving in the really funky fuzzy mohair-y yarn. Cool.

Good luck at the vet. Be well.

I like this scarf very much, esp. the colour!
cheers

oh my God--Terry in Lowes?? I think I would have screamed... Yes Laurie I watch SURVIVOR --every episode of every season -- Terry's been getting very arrogant lately though and I don't like it-- Disneyland Dad was disappointed that whenTerry Courtney and Danielle went on that reward that Terry didn't get "rewarded"....if you know what I mean....

Hugs to the kitties...poor Sobaaa!!! Did you see that Birdie is laid up too up at Minou's? Minou is worried sick.

I looked at that yarn myself last weekend. I ended up picking out the Moda Dea Ticker Tape in Suede and made a gorgeous long scarf! I have to say, you inspired me to start knitting, and this was my very first project! I completed it in about 12 hours and I love it. I am now hooked!

I hope Soba is feeling better! Give her a little chin rub from me! :)

NOT THE SOBA!!!

She's just jealous b/c you haven't featured her in a pictoral in quite some time. Positive thought vibs to the kitty.

And I'm with nearly everyone else - I can't wait to see what it looks like with the Paton's woven in, but if you don't like it, you can always un-wove it. :)

We'll miss you tonite.

OMG - you haven't seen LOST lately? And here I was hoping to see your response to (and perhaps kitty re-enactment of) last night's shocking ending -- the most shockingest yet. All I will say is, damn you Michael dammitall! Oh, and Sawyer.... such a hot hottie McHotPants. Okay, no more hints or spoilers.

As far as the scarf -- I think it would be cool if you wove in the new yarn sorta non-linear, staggered and random-like. A few inches here. Another few inches over and up there. A few bits unexpectedly in the fringe, ya know?

Get better Soba! (Don't tell Roy, but you're my favorite! Mwah!)

Uh, hi. PICTORIAL. And VIBES. I got... fingercramps. Yeah, that's the ticket.

Oh, and when you DO see this episode of LOST, you will no doubt shriek and collapse into your chair as I did. Even if I can't spell.

I love de funk! And I'm totally happy to click on ads, since the ads don't suck! :)

I realize I have symmetry issues, but I think the scarf would look more interesting if you just knit equal-sized garter stitched additions onto each end of the scarf. Also, I know you said surprisingly soft, but that yarn looks significantly itchy. (Have you walked around with the skein cradled in your neck?) Putting it on the ends would keep it away from your neck.

"Glass of wine in hand, cat hair damn near everywhere" is not an overshare; in fact, it sounds like my life. :) I love your funky Paris scarf, and think the woven-Gleam idea sounds terrific. Definitely not fugly. (That's a good word, though.)

Lulu - Isn't Moda Dea Ticker Tape great? I crocheted a big wonky openwork shawl with mine - in Suede, even!

(See? Wonky, funky - this is the way my tastes run. Maybe I shouldn't be giving my fashion opinions to strangers. Ha!)

Love & positive energy to the Soba!

Love the Pepe le Pew French ;)

I hope your kitty is doing better and it all goes okay.

The scarf isn't as funky as I thought it would be. Funk it up!

I hope that Soba's vet trip goes well...and doesn't require you to leave minus one arm or leg.

I love the Paris scarf and can't wait to see it after you're done!

Funk the scarf! It can take some funking!

Best wishes to the Sobatator. I'd send hugs, but I don't want to end up on her hitlist.....

Perry the Bi-Polar sends Sobakowa the Magnificant kindest wishes for improved health.
I was just going to say I think the glitzy yarn woven lengthwise and left as fringes would really just be the "cat's meow" on the funky scarf but Perry insists I act as her spokesperson for the evening. Since she's taken to grabbing at my calf and nipping my ankles when I don't put food down fast enough or open the door quickly enough I figured I better pass the message....

Lovely scarf Laurie

From another wine-and-cat-hair kind of girl -- I love the idea of weaving gleam through the muppety scarf, and I think using it as fringe is a great idea. Harley, who resembles Soba in looks but not personality, sends best kitty wishes.....

Get well soon Soba!

I hear ya. I expect my vet (who is great but couldn't be more than 26 years old) to be driving a Mercedes very soon based on the revenue generated by my three animals alone! Why are antibiotics for me like $10 for 10 days, and $70 for 10 days worth for my dog? I think funky is the new black.

i think the scarf looks soo gorgeous and i bet the second yarn will make it look even cooler! i loooove those colors!

keep on knittin' :-)

The scarf is awesome and funkiness is what I love about it. Can't wait to see the end result!!!

oooh fun fun fun!

I can't wait to knit again . . . wrist surgery sucks =(

I hope everything went well at the vet and everyone is is being nice to each other . . . and the trip not so expensive as to run in to the yarn budget . . .

Hey! I'm new to your blog but I wanted to tell you that I think that scarf is funky not fugly. Cool yarn! These days my thing is socks: I can't stop knitting the damn things! What's going to happen when it gets hot in the summer? Anyway, love your blog!

Funky is TOTALLY the new pretty! I love it!

Kisses to Soba! I hope she's feeling better soon!

Gracious, Purl (I just have to call you that), I hope kitty is feeling all better. You be sure and show us your scarf after (or during) its "adjustment".

I love the scarf ....even the way it is. If it turns out fugly , I'll buy it from you! Fugly is MY style. lol

I need to learn how to knit so I can drink and knit , instead of drink and smoke too many (any) cigarettes.

Where does one learn how to knit?

Hope Soba is ok, and it sn't cost you much at the vet's.Thank God for credit cards.;-)

SPEAKING OF "deconstructed, messy...knots..weird fringe and tangles," have you SEEN this stuff? At $130 a skein, you may be on to something!

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID5108334P4683365-Handpainted-Yarns/Yarn-Stashio-Limited-Edition
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(If the link's way too long and messy, it's a pic of Yarn Stashio "Classic" at www.chezcas.com)

I just ordered a CAP shirt! WOOT!

Whoops! I got so excited that I posted to the wrong day. Sorry.

Thanks for the tip about this yarn. I found some at Joann's and used #13 needles to knit a scarf. This size allows all the little squiggles to come to the surface.

Hi: yes, I've done one of these and find they are a bit texturally heavy, especially with a 'blunt' end. Next time I will taper or reconstruct the ends. Also, I tried alternating areas of the fancy yarn with a plain, similar colour/or contrast yarn and was happy with that result. While too old to wear such, I love dangles and interesting bits emenating from the main scarf (like a floozie boa). I just love scarves. I got two 'fishnet' scarves from an OpShop...one black that I randomly felted wool onto - pleasant result; next one is a brown and I am going to randomly knot (or maybe weave) different fibres onto the netting. Bye Glenys