"FO's" and A Gathering of Knit Wits

First, the FOs:

The Magical Mobius

The Aloha Virginia Tech Scarf

I am still working on the I cord necklace.  I wanted to make an I cord long enough to loop around twice, but alas, it doesn't look like there will be enough yarn for that, so I will have to settle for one loop.  I hope to finish knitting the cord today and then dig through my beading supplies for the perfect clasp to finish the necklace off. And I think I have the perfect glass pendant to use.  I would like to have it finished in time for The Gathering of the Knit Wits that will take place after work tomorrow.  Last Friday, Robin, Ronni and I had such a good time at Motif that we decided to meet this Thurs. after work (the one day that Motif is open past 4 pm).  Ronni is taking the Magical Mobius class and Robin and I are bringing our knitting along to cheer her on.  Bonnie and Ronda are also planning to come along.  I am going to bake a pan of chocolate chunk brownies for the occasion.  Last week when we were in Motif, another customer brought in some homemade zucchini bread which Karen shared with all of us there.  She joked that bringing in food was one of the new "rules" for sitting and knitting.  I thought it sounded like a pretty good rule, so I decided it would be "my turn" this week.  Maybe we can start a Thurs afternoon tradition this way.  Sounds like a fabulous way to unwind after work to me! 

Now, what shall I knit at The Gathering?  The choices are:

1. to start the Katia Triana lace scarf,

2. to continue working on my Ella Mae lace merino socks that I started when my cousin Cynthia was visiting

last month  

or

3. give up trying to resist the Siren Call of the Magical Mobius and start another one in a lovely sparkly yarn

The Sparkly Magical Mobius choice is currently in the lead!

The "Smallest" Skein of Yarn

I finished binding off the Magical Mobius last night.  I love it!  It turned out long enough to wrap twice around my neck.  I was playing with wearing it different ways and I think the way I like the best is with the twist in the middle of the upper loop.  I might have had enough yarn to go around once more, but I decided to play it safe and stop where I was.  With the leftover yarn I think I will make some I cord bracelets.  There are 2 fiber types left, one is sparkly and the other is soft microfiber so they will make pretty bracelets.  Or maybe I will make a long I cord and use it as a necklace, long enough to wrap twice around the neck, and hang one of those glass pendants on the shorter loop.  Hmmmmmmmmm..........  Possibilities! 

So, what to knit next?  Why, this of course:

It is a ball of Katia Aloha in Virginia Tech's orange and maroon colors (color 302).  I thought that it might make a cute little scarf (or boa) for my niece Megan to wear to football games.  She is leaving for her freshman year at Virginia Tech in about 10 days.  This is without a doubt the "smallest" skein of yarn I have ever bought - a mere 7 yards!  The boa is knit on size 50 knitting needles. With only 7 yards to work with, this should be a really quick knit - if I can get the hang of knitting with those clumsy telephone poles!

And after that?

I am going to try this yarn for the first time.  It is a test knit for possible Christmas presents.  I like playing with the fun and unusual yarns.  This should be another quick knit. 

Beyond that..............  Wait a minute.  Did you hear that?  I think I hear the Siren Call of the Magical Mobius calling my name!   It is saying, "Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisa.............how about another Magical Mobius......... a shorter one..........only one loop.......... all one color this time..............made out of a yarn with a little metallic sparkle............."