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Friday 1 November 2019

Knitting

A few times as a crafter, I get in my hands perfection, so well balanced it makes my heart sing, normally it's fabric which makes me feel this way. BUT this yarn is just so stunning, I have purchased hand dyed yarns before, and been disappointed, but this from Burrow & Soar is stunning. 
 I have started knitting, it is just so beautiful, the colours ping out at me, lovely little gems in my knitting. This yarn is so perfect, I could only knit the simplest of designs, nothing fussy all I need is the colours. 
I am not following any design, just doing a simple garter stitch, 
and two row increase and decrease. 
Cast on 3 stitches
Row 1, Increase in the 1st stitch and knit to end. 
Row 2, Knit 2 together, knit to last stitch and increase in last stitch. 
This creates the gentle curves on the scarf. 
 I purchased this yarn, it's Drops Baby Merino, but I will have loads of these shades left over, I am thinking if the shawl won't be big enough for me I may add one or more shades to it along the wide end. I can balance it out by making crochet flowers in these shades for the pointy end. Only issue is I will have to find out how to crochet flowers, as I have only done it once before many years ago. 
 The yarns do look similar, and should work together.
I will wait until I am finished with this yarn, if needs be I can unpick a few rows and add the pale shades. 
 I wore the bottom shawl out this week to have lunch with a friend, she loved it, so that's another Christmas gift sorted, I have yarn left over from these and will knit her a shawl, we always give hand made items, she is a great baker and makes jams and pickles. 
I am able to knit again, not for too long, but it does feel good to be holding needles again, the garden needs very little work so it's crafting time again. I have loads of things I need to finish this month, and a couple need making from scratch, plus 2 Christmas cakes to make.
It's been a busy week, I was out on Tuesday with a couple of old friends, we had lunch and then a visit to the shops, where I spent very little, we are planning to do this once a month, that said it's December before we can meet again. Wednesday was a day at home, housework was done, and then reading, and sorting yarn. Thursday I went out for coffee with my neighbour, which turned into lunch, and another look at shops, but in a different place.
Today I have an eye test soon, which is going to cost me, but I won't buy cheap glasses, hubby and I will walk around town (Fareham) and have lunch out, so a simple tea tonight. We are both looking for stocking fillers,

10 comments:

  1. The colours in the new wool are really lovely - it will make a gorgeous shawl and so simple I might even have a go.

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  2. It's beautiful yarn, such pretty colours. You can usually get a shawl out of a skein, remember it will block out much bigger. I'm not making any Christmas gifts this year, I'm having a year off.

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    1. I had not intended to make so many, I had loads of requests.

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  3. Oh, you are right - the colours of that yarn are quite divine :-)

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  4. Those colours are divine! I always think the simplest stitch is the best. The scarf I made John is similar to yours, a simple bias knit. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. Best, Jane x

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  5. Love the colours.

    It is lovely to be able to knit again isn't it. I was so happy to be able to knit even for a short time after my wrist healed so I understand the joy of holding needles in your hands once again.

    God bless.

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  6. What a great friend you are and what great friends you have. Love handmade gifts. The scarves are wonderful, as us the wool.

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  7. So good to hear you can be knitting again. Those yarns go together so beautifully and your scarf is looking amazing.

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  8. Such lovely shawls. Great for a bird lover, as they look like, brightly coloured wings. In a tasteful, elegant way. I don't do a lot of knitting, but when I do, I love getting into the rhythm, where the yarn peels off the needles. I hate to stop, when I get into that rhythm. I'm glad your finger is feeling much better though. :)

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  9. The new shawl is looking beautiful and yes, the yarn is stunning.

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