O, Miss Violet, Where Art Thou (Going)?
Do songs like that make you tap your toes and sing along? Is O Brother Where Art Thou? one of your favorite movies?
Do you like to learn about other areas of the country?
Do you like new knitting patterns and yarn?
OK, I figured at least one of those would get you.
For a long time, Miss Violet has given us hints about a new noname project. Well, the project has a name: The Mountain Sole Project.
Miss Violet will be traveling Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail (perhaps better known as the Crooked Road) in southwest Virginia. The trail was created in 2003 to generate tourism and an appreciation of the culture native to the area, especially bluegrass music.
Our Miss Violet will be traveling the entire length of the Crooked Road, and she’s taking us with her. She will keep a travel journal/sketch diary reflecting her travels. She will conduct interviews with musicians, instrument-makers, and artisans. We’ll also be able to follow her through almost-daily blog posts and podcasts.
Now, here’s where the knitting part comes in. Based on her interviews and experiences, Miss Violet will create a series of patterns based on TMSP. And that’s not all. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be creating a series of Mountain Sole sock yarn! There will be semisolid and handpainted yarns from which to choose.
TMSP doesn’t end when Miss Violet reaches the end of the Crooked Road. She will publish a book of additional patterns and journal content.
Now, as a longtime fan of roots music, including bluegrass, I can’t wait for Miss Violet’s first post. This project has truly cranked my tractor!
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nancyje Says:
Oh, Miss V, I can’t wait to start reading about your adventures. I love root music.
Posted on July 7th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Kim B. Says:
I am excited about your journey. Safe Travels and Have Fun. And of course great knitting patterns. And fantastic music.
Posted on July 7th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Marcy Says:
Please take me along !!!!!
Posted on July 7th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Lindsay Says:
“Thus also to tyrants”? Definitely a completely strange state motto! Now it all makes sense…
Posted on July 7th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Sarah Says:
Oh I am so happy for you! I wish I could go in person, but I will just have to settle for your wonderful reporting skills
Have fun and I can’t wait for you to start!
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Jadielady Says:
I’m usually a metalhead, but yeah there is something about bluegrass that just touches the soul. I *love* the O Brother soundtrack. I only wish I didn’t live a little east of southwest VA heh.
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Cassie Says:
*squee* I live in SWVA! I can’t wait for the patterns & yarn inspired by my area
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Mia Says:
Yeah!! I was hoping it would be part of Appalachia. Now to see what you create. And the tales will be great. Although it means no L&V while you are gone unless you stockpiled a few episodes.
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Marlyn Says:
What a great idea! I love the bluegrass. Love the knitting, too.
I can hardly wait to read your travelogue.
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 11:34 am
justlori Says:
OMG!!!! YAY!!! Through the area where my family’s from. Wave over yonder when you get to Floyd. My Grandma’s over the mountain from there. (And there’s some cool wineries, and I know of a great cidery…)
I can’t wait to see what you come up with, Miss V. Woo!
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Alle, alle auch sind frei! « Fibercrack’d Says:
[...] the Purple One of the duo: Lime & Violet. Yup, I’ll be hand dyeing the yarns for the Mountain Sole Project. And let me tell you, I am VERY excited about this collaboration! I’m just thinking [...]
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Denise~ Says:
This is great! Love the music and know that V will give us a great tour!
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Lisa Says:
Squee! I suspected from past podcast comments it was something roots-music related! Can’t wait. Have an awesome trip, Miss V! (waves)
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
knittingoutloud Says:
Have a glorious time! The highlight of my teen years was a trip to the Union Grove Fiddler’s Convention. I look forward to hearing your reports. O Brother Where Art Thou is my daughter’s favorite movie.
Posted on July 9th, 2009 at 5:15 am
Angie Says:
I guessed right! I’m so looking forward to this project. I want a piece of Miss V on my coffee table.
Posted on July 9th, 2009 at 7:10 am
purrfctwmn Says:
Miss V! I’m not into bluegrass, but if anyone could get me hooked, it’s you! You GO GIRL!
Posted on July 14th, 2009 at 5:08 pm