Talking of races...

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The big one kicks off today, July 5th, time for le Tour. In France the cyclists will be pumping the pedals and around the world 108 knitters will start the needles clicking. I am very excited to be participating in this super fun knitalong - for the maillot jaune - so it is also part of my Project Spectrum contribution. So needles at the ready it's time to say - go Team CSC!
My chosen project will be Verity - un chic et joli beret:

Would you like some help with that? Those sticks look good:

My Mum's dog Poppy thinks that knitting and blogging is dull compared to playing with her.

Thank you all for your lovely comments on my Rainforest socks, it was super satisfying to finish in time and feels great to read all your nice words :o)

Comments

Rose Red said…
I'm using Karaoke for my TdF project too!! Love the colour of yours!
5 July 2008 at 09:35:00 BST
Terri said…
I'm in for TdF too, still pondering over what to make, which is a little worrying as its the day of the start!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to seeing your progress:-)
5 July 2008 at 09:41:00 BST
Marianne said…
Poppy is a Beauty, and so is that beret!
5 July 2008 at 13:32:00 BST
Terrie D. (StarSpry) said…
Sounds like a fun knitalong! Verity is going to look beautiful in that color. Poppy looks adorable :)
5 July 2008 at 18:33:00 BST
Tusa said…
Good luck and enjoy it.
5 July 2008 at 21:10:00 BST
Bells said…
Day two and I am already wondering if something smaller might not have made more sense, like your excellent choice. A cardigan in three weeks??? What was I thinking??

That's one cute puppy.
6 July 2008 at 00:20:00 BST
Lolly said…
It is great that you are able to combine the projects for both PS and the Tour! have fun!
6 July 2008 at 20:48:00 BST
raining sheep said…
What a fun concept...and how very French to choose a beret. Can't wait to see it finished. And...you will model it I hope :)
7 July 2008 at 01:55:00 BST
Linda said…
Vertity looks a great pattern, it will be nice in the colour you chose.
7 July 2008 at 07:28:00 BST
Artis-Anne said…
I really like that beret thanks for the link and your yarn looks lovely BUT what a cute little dog aww bless him :)
7 July 2008 at 14:01:00 BST
iHanna said…
poppy is a cutie, and so is the cap!
7 July 2008 at 15:58:00 BST
Rachel said…
That pattern looks like a great choice for the KAL...it's such a pretty knit! Can't wait to see it completed...the yarn looks like a perfect match!
7 July 2008 at 16:54:00 BST
Mary-Laure said…
I just love the color you chose for that beret. Can't wait to see it done.
7 July 2008 at 22:05:00 BST
Knitted Gems said…
Oh, no, I hope your pup gets over his fascination of your knitting goodies sooner than later. My Jake loved to carry balls of yarn around when I first got him. Thankfully, he has not decided that his bones are tastier.
8 July 2008 at 21:58:00 BST
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