June 3, 2015

Road Trip Prep: PACK ALL THE YARN.

So!   Very soon we leave on an epic road trip.  The kind that Google Maps laughs at you when you type in and just gives you the time it would take to fly there.  Because noone in their right mind wants to drive 1300 miles one way with 3 kids in the car, right?
Shut up, google.

Yes.  We are taking the kids to South Dakota.  By way of Chicago (because our daughter begged us to stop there).  It's going to be epic.  I've never been to this part of the country before so I'm really excited. We've been planning/organizing/practice hiking/packing for what feels like months.  SO MUCH PACKING.  The big question is... how much yarn does one bring for 40 some hours in the car?

Big box o pretty headed out to Knitting on the Square tonight! #destinationyarn #indiedyer #etsyseller #yarnie #handdyedyarn #knit #knitting #operationsockdrawer #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram
ALL THE YARN.  You bring ALL OF IT.
I suppose that isn't realistic (although I have been known to sneak yarn in the car under the seats in case of emergency).  So I'm focusing on projects.  Obviously I have to bring my #ALLINCLE socks:

Heel turned, game won. Happiness ensues. #allincle #cavs #knitting #indiedyer #destinationyarn #yarn #handdyedyarn #yarnie #operationsockdrawer #knittersofinstagram #instaknit
Don't even talk about the fact that I will be in South Dakota when Cleveland brings home it's first championship in my lifetime.  I CAN'T EVEN.
But a pair of socks is not going to be enough.  So I dyed up a shiny new colorway that I"m hoping will match a good part of our trip.  Introducing, PRAIRIE:

Prairie Yarn
greeeeeeeen!!!!

Prairie Yarn
It's a kettle dyed / stipple dyed colorway.  So it is mainly a total green with a few tiny flicks of dark green throughout.  It is swatching up beautifully:

Prairie Yarn

An epic trip deserves an epic project.  So I'm going to knit this:

Photo from the Ravelry pattern page linked below.
It's the Feather and Fan-tastic pattern that I found while stalking everything knit in fingering weight on Ravelry.  I think it's beautiful.  The lace is enough to keep it interesting without taking away from the yarn.  Plus the wavy-ness of the pattern will mimic the wavy prairie grass.  I like that.
Photo from the Ravelry pattern page linked above.
Also the pattern is based on something that Lady Edith wore on Downton Abbey and she's the bestest so.... yeah.  Had to knit it.
Prairie Yarn

Yay for epic adventures and epic projects!

PS all of this yarn is available at Destination Yarn.
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Helen · 512 weeks ago

Summers are for roadtrips! I grew up in Northern Illinois. We were a family of 6 and traveled in an Econoline van my dad fit with a sleeping platform for 2-week summer trips. No seatbelts in those days! A lot of our family 'dialogue' of phrases and memories come from those trips. lol I would not trade any of that time...well maybe all the balony sandwiches for lunches. :) Safe travels.
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Stephanie · 512 weeks ago

The green is lovely! Enjoy knitting the sweater and looking forward to hearing about your epic road trip. (sjn821 on Rav)
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mary · 512 weeks ago

I can't wait to see what you're inspired to dye after you see the Black Hills!
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Pam · 511 weeks ago

Yes. ALL THE YARN. Leave behind a kid, if you have to...wait. No. Take all the kids and ALL THE YARN! Can't wait to hear about it (and see the sweater) when you get back!
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janquito 1p · 506 weeks ago

I just found your blog while searching for hat patterns. My husband is from the Cleveland area-Parma. We've traveled w/four children to Cleveland & back (LaCrosse, WI area). I hope you enjoyed your trip & knitting your sweater.
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Donna · 498 weeks ago

Hi, I found you about 2 years ago; this is the first time I've written a note. I love to read about your adventures with your family and how you have loved living in Cleveland. That's my hometown.........born and raised, but haven't lived there for many years! Still HOME though. I'm going to check out your Etsy shop,, just started knitting socks, after knitting for so many years and am addicted, not good at it, yet, but planning on getting their.
Keep blogging, I assume you live toward the west side, am I correct? My sister is still way east.......when I return, that's where I visit. The only LYS I've been to is the "Artful Yarn" in Chagrin Falls. My sister doesn't knit so she hasn't a clue.......Thanks.
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sourire11 52p · 498 weeks ago

HI!  Thanks so much for the comment!  The blog has fallen behind lately while I focus on yarn - The Artful Yarn just started carrying my stuff, actually!  But comments like this make me want to start blogging again.  :-)
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ukessay · 401 weeks ago

This sure is the best road trip that you are being telling about and I really like to have the same road trip. I was just wondering to have the same road trip because I am always interested to do so.
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sarinajaat 2p · 370 weeks ago

Tour gives you a special time spending with the natural beauty and fantastic surroundings. You can create lots of imanali.in/manali-tour-package-mumbai your memories with your accompanying during the exploring of the destinations. The places are giving you a beautiful time spending with the nature and environment. One can visit the same place with their family.

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