Orange you glad you knit?

Whenever I learned that the Project Spectrum's colors for April would be orange and yellow, I was a bit concerned. You see, I am a bit of a beige and black kinda girl and I think that is often reflected in my knitting.

So, I decided that my projects for this month would be small in nature. I knew I'd never wear an orange sweater or perhaps yellow leg warmers. My favorite thing to knit is a hat. Maybe it's because they are a quick project. Maybe it's because I have a thing for hats. Maybe it's because I like to wear hats. Maybe I just love double-pointed needles.

Above you see my first Project Spectrum project for the month. It is a bit reminiscent of an orange cone you may pass along the roadway marking a construction zone, but I have to admit that I love it. I love the fit. I love that it's so soft. I love the color and I love the yarn. The irony here is that the color is not typically something I am drawn to. Another irony is that the yarn is an inexpensive Lion Brand Microspun in Mango. (Now, let's not get all Alanis and discuss the true meaning of "irony" here.)

I am going to wear it whenever we discuss construction projects (see previous post, this will be my contractor hat) at our house or maybe when walking this summer. I am sure to be seen by oncoming traffic.

I love it so much that I may make myself a black or beige one, to suit my true color tastes and so I can blend in a bit more.

Below you see my weekend project. It started out as a kitty bed sure to warm the belly and heart of my dear Izzie. It transformed into a kitty bowl, something to hold her toys. Either way, she got something knitted of her own. Yes, I am a card carrying member of the Cat Ladies Auxilliary - Western Division (CLAWD if you will). I have now attempted knitting for my cats. Excuse me while I tie my sensible shoes, take my vitamins and eat my cereal for dinner.