Sometimes I have nothing to write about and then I get inspired and have about a million things to write about and get so excited that I have to do it all in one post. That's just me. Here are six super cool things I'm into right now:
Super cool thing number one
Amy has embarked on an up and down tour of Japan starting in Hokkaido and finishing in Okinawa. She's travelling in a van with a bunch of young Japanese people and you can read about her adventures on Japan Hopper. Japan Hopper is a new type of travel blog that is looking for native speakers of English living in Japan who can write about different regional areas of Japan. I just signed up because I'm going on a short holiday tomorrow and thought I could share all of my travel information(see Super Cool thing number 6).
Super cool thing number two
Isn't this an awesome exhibition poster!! While surfing the internet the other day I came across this artist/craftsperson, Rei Ricketts and her amazing bags. There are house bags, super duper handbags shaped as zebras, with trees and cherries on top, and tote bags. This is one more reason to love Tokyo and Kichijoji. For those of you lucky to live in Tokyo, you should check out the Rei Ricketts exhibition at the Niji Garo Gallery in Kichijoji (march 16-21, 12pm to 8pm) - I will SO be there.
Super cool thing number three
This free pattern on Elann! So cute and I am loving the fact that it's knit is one piece from the top down with no seaming. The recommended yarn is 100% cotton and I'm a bit worried it'll be heavy and I won't want to wear it. So I started swatching with some leftover Rowan All Seasons Cotton last night - we'll see how that goes. If I go with the recommended yarn (which is SO cheap) I'm going for GOLD!!
Super cool thing number four
This cool watch/bracelet kit, which will be available at the Shugei Cafe this Sunday (March 12) at Uplink Factory in Shibuya. Fellow Tokyo SNB member and all round crafty lady Taeko has been hard at work crocheting decorations and rallying the troops for this Sunday's event. She has also come up with a brooch kit which will also be for sale for about 300 yen. There will be music, free knitting patterns, and a vintage/new craft book library where you can browse through everyone's craft book treasures. I'm sad that I can't go.
Join us for 'Shugei Cafe' on Sunday, March 12th from 11:45am to 5pm
UPLINK FACTORY - 37-18 Udagawacho Shibuya-ku
Free admission (you have to order at least one drink).
Knit and Craft Cafe, Free Patterns, Musical Live, etc.
Super cool thing number five
Tony and the gang are back THIS SUNDAY. Love this pic of Carmela, Tony's horrible mum, and Meadow and AJ when they were so sweet.
Super cool thing number six
Darin and I leave for Okinawa in 17 hours!!!! The forecast for Tokyo tomorrow is cloudy with a MAX of 11 and MIN of 7. The forecast for Okinawa tomorrow is SUNNY with a MAX of 24 and a MIN of 16 - that's more like it. I have my denim mini, my new hanjiro tshirt, my pink Australia flag hat packed and ready to go...well actually I haven't packed at all, but I've planned my packing. We will be attending a friend's wedding on Sunday so it should be fun - we'll be back on Monday night no doubt complaining again about the cold. On a positive note, there's only 12 days until the official start of spring. Bring on the sakura - can't wait!
See you all next week!!
Wow, what a bunch of cool things! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: molly! | March 09, 2006 at 04:38 PM
I love that pattern! Thanks for posting about it!
Posted by: Angela | March 09, 2006 at 05:08 PM
super cool all of it! the pattern is gorgeous - can't wait to see your progress. thanks for the tip!
Posted by: kris | March 09, 2006 at 08:28 PM
those are some super cool thigs, indeed! i especially love that elann pattern. i've been wondering what sorts of summer knits i might want to do. thanks!
Posted by: Sandra | March 09, 2006 at 10:13 PM
yea!! the sopranos!! i also can't wait for that :) be sure to check out "big love" which premieres after the sopranos on sunday night. it's a good one.
have a great time on your trip! sounds like fun in the sun!
Posted by: gleek | March 10, 2006 at 01:17 AM
Did you have to remind me about The Sopranos and the fact that I cancelled HBO? I wonder if I should invest in the additional expense for another television addiction?
Posted by: Gina | March 10, 2006 at 01:32 AM
I am loving that Elann pattern too. My MIL knit it up and it came out beautifully. Now I must knit it as well, but I've got to find the right yarn. My MIL knit it using the called for yarn, I believe, and it wasn't heavy at all. Very nice!
Posted by: Skylar | March 10, 2006 at 02:59 AM
Sigh, such great things ...
Have fun in Okinawa and look out for those crazy poisonous snake things!
Posted by: Mariko | March 10, 2006 at 04:56 AM
Wow! What a happy post. :)
I loove that top! I ordered the recommended yarn in the 'oasis teal' color. Once I finish a few more of my works in progress, I am definitely going to start that one! Yaay!
I wonder if there is a way to modify the pattern to make it a little sexier? (deeper v?) hmmm... Or maybe it is just cool the way it is.
Posted by: Jessica | March 10, 2006 at 04:19 PM
wonderful blog! u have style.
Posted by: Angel | March 11, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Thanks for sharing the super coolness. I'm so excited by the top pattern.
Posted by: Katie | March 11, 2006 at 04:12 PM
I love the pattern from Elann! I just might have to try it! Have a pleasant and safe trip in Okinawa. I hear it's beautiful there.
Posted by: empress | March 11, 2006 at 07:24 PM
I'm planning to visit Japan at the end of this year and found your blog while looking for knitting shops.
I'm even more excited about visiting now!
Posted by: abi | March 14, 2006 at 02:51 AM