Feb 3, 2012

Vanilla Knitting

Like most speciality groups, knitting has a vocabulary all its own and one of my favorites is the expression vanilla knitting.  While it generally connotes an easy, relaxing knitting project, I bet it holds different meanings for each of us.  I've got a teeny cold so vanilla knitting is exactly what I need.  A small WIP made with a easy-to-work-with yarn, a pattern that is quickly memorized, and a fast project that I can tell will go swiftly.


Espresso Bean


Alpaca Love is a blend of wool and alpaca and it feels nice and smooth between my fingers. I love the look of this hat design and picked it for the warm up winter KAL happening over at luvinthemummyhood blog. 


The Beehive Hat


Yes, my other, more demanding WIPs are languishing in my knitting basket at the moment, but  on doctor's orders, I'm allowed some vanilla knitting today.


*Looking at the color that I'm knitting with, I guess I should really call this chocolate knitting!
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15 comments:

  1. Lisa-24-7February 3, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    There is nothing wrong with a little break from the more intense stuff! Your vanilla knitting looks beautiful. I'm wondering about that yarn, is it soft?

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    1. EvelynFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:29 AM

      Thanks -- yes, this yarn is very soft and lovely to work with.

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  2. GailFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Funny - I've never heard this term! I call it "idiot knitting" or "social knitting", depending on if I'm by myself or with other people!

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Thank you for the new term, I didn't know that's what it is called. I always keep vanilla knitting close by for those few minutes of spare time I need to fill.

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  4. grandmastatusFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    I love vanilla knitting. Today my vanilla knitting (i've got the same cold, no doubt) is a big pink baby blanket. So I guess it's strawberry knitting ♥

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  5. Marie/Underground CrafterFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    I love Alpaca Love! And I'm all for vanilla projects.

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  6. Erin KateFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Sometimes you just need something on autopilot! I love that yarn, enjoy it!

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  7. JulieFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    ah, I love vanilla knitting!! it's perfect when you just need to zone out and keep your hands busy. that yarn looks so soft!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    How about sorbet knitting, something to cleanse your palate between big projects?

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  9. Emma (GirlAnachronismE)February 3, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I have to say, sometimes all you want to do is vanilla knitting, and it's the best!

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  10. Very ShannonFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Ohhh...luv! Thanks for the mention as well :)

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  11. WSFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    I have some alpaca love that I'm hoarding... we had it here very briefly for a year (I believe, an indent order). It does feel lovely doesn't it! That beanie is the perfect vanilla knitting project. Get well soon! xx

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  12. KimFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    I dream of knitting with some Alpaca someday---and your pattern is going to look divine in that lovely chocolate brown. I had never heard the term "vanilla knitting" before now, but must admit it is a perfect term--and now I realized why I love my dishcloth challenge for the year, vanilla knits! Built in each month to my knitting!
    *smiles and feel better wishes*
    (oh--love the mommyhood blog--thanks for sharing)

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  13. PumpkinFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    We all need some vanilla projects sitting around (especially during intense cabling projects).
    How does this wool/alpaca blend compare to our favorite Ultra Alpaca?

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  14. StefanieFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I love that term...vanilla knitting. Yup, it's so soothing and just makes a knitter happy, yeah?

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