Good morning all.
It's a beautiful morning here today. Everywhere is covered in frost and the sky is a brilliant blue.
I've been visiting a few of you this morning, and it sounds like the snow is still causing quite a few problems for you still. Fingers crossed that things start to improve soon.
So, what have I got to show you today?
Another Xmas present finished, ready to be nicely wrapped and put under the Christmas Tree.
I started this pattern exactly the same as my last one, with the star shape in the middle. However, this time, rather than draw a design out on graph paper first, I thought I'd just let it evolve.
This is the result.
It reminds me of those thick jumpers people wear when they go skiing, and it looks quite Scandinavian in design. I'm beginning to think that I may have some Scandinavian blood in my background.
It measures about 11cm across and this time around I've attached some Swarovski beads to each corner, which look very pretty. I'm now thinking of creating a design just using beads - perhaps it will be too much, but you don't know until you try it do you? I've done bead-work in the past, but I'm not sure whether my eyesight will cope with it these days.
Here are the details if your interested:
Material: 100% Belgium Linen (32 count)
Thread: DMC (shade 3809)
Beads: Swarovski
Red Ribbon
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I also started, and finished, another leaf pattern scarf last night.
This one is destined for one of Violet's little chums.
(Sorry the photo isn't very good - it's difficult trying to take a photo of yourself).
This scarf is also knit in Rowan Big Wool. The colour is called Glamour (Shade 00036). I hope the 3 year old likes it as much as I do. It's a fabulous colour.
Both of the Leaf Pattern Scarves I've knit over the past couple of evenings have only required one ball of wool each. So, if any of you out there need last minute Xmas presents, then I can highly recommend knitting a scarf using this simple, but effective, pattern.
Wishing you all a lovely day.
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