We travelled in the midst of it all up to Johns Hopkins for a 2nd opinion (daughter N was born with a foot birth defect and surgery was recently suggested) where we received our best present of the season -- a "no surgery necessary" opinion from the chief pediatric orthopedist. Hurray!
So medical issues have receded, travel is over for a while, and the entertaining has subsided. Time to post all those knits I gifted as presents!
Pattern: Bright Stripes by Kristin Nicholas from Scarf Style
Yarn: Plain & Fancy Sheep & Wool Company (colors: Natural White and Magenta Variegated)
Notes: This is the first time I have used this yarn and it now is my absolute favorite 100% Wool yarn. I have always balked at the price, but you get a ton of yardage and the colorways are just incredible. Wouldn't a BSJ in this yarn be delicious? I go mine here but please my knitting friends, do yourself a favor and knit with this yarn in 2008! They don't seem to have a website, but you can contact Ken and Grayce here. This scarf was a present for the girl I mentor at a local school (I did get her a book also, it's not just about fiber mission work ...).
*Notice something different under that hat?Pattern: Koolhaas by Jared Flood from Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts
Yarn: Malabrigo (Stone Blue)
Notes: What can I say? Jared is a genius. The hat fits like a dream. The yarn is soft and warm and the colors are stunning. It was hard for me to hand this over to my MIL. But I did. I must make one for myself in January! I found the cable needle burdensome at first, but developed a rhythm quickly and didn't mind it at all after a while. The crown decreasing is really beautiful. If you click on this link and scroll down a bit, you can see how great it looks in a green -- nice work Cate!
Pattern: Basket Weave Scarf by Ann Budd from Interweave Knits
Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed (Licorice)
Notes: I really treated myself to some good yarn for holiday knitting, didn't I? Yup, another yummy yarn. The darkness of the color made this hard to photograph well (despite the excellent model), but it really does look nice up close and feels light yet warm around the neck. This was gifted to my FIL -- my in-laws received the handknits along with some Norway themed goodies in honor of our upcoming trip to Norway together in June. Any yarn related travel suggestions for Norway? Lay them on me!
I am currently working on the 2nd sock for the BackBou (the first wasn't even cast on until Christmas Eve -- he is very understanding and patient). I hope to post a completed pair soon!
*Yup, that is short hair sticking out from Koolhaas -- I was able to donate 13 inches of hair to Locks of Love right before Christmas!
8 comments:
Looks awesome! Let's see more of the new hair style! Happy New Year!
Your haircut looks beautiful. I can't wait to see it in person!
Hey cool! Norway in June! Ummmm, I lurk here sometimes to see what you are all doing these days and to see how the kids are growing. New Years Greetings from the Midwest to you, P, N, & R. -- Michele (the uncle-in-laws wife or the in-law uncle's wife?).
So how's this for random. My mom is good friends with your M&FIL, and when they heard what a knitter I am, they pointed me towards your blog. When I was in NoVa for Christmas, your MIL was telling me all about the hat you made her and expressed regret that she hadn't brought it with her to that particular holiday party. So. I'm glad to see it here on the internet. Very pretty! Nice work.
:) Emily
Happy New Year Ann!
I love the hat!
Ann, the hat is beautiful as is the scarf and we both wear them all of the time. Great fun. Grandma J
I enjooyed reading your post
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