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| July 19, 2016 You may remember these mitts from a previous post. I had put these mitts away with only a thumb left to finish. Being mostly a blue colour fancier, they are the only yellow item of clothing I own. I think they will look nice this fall with my brown coat. But I am not rushing the seasons. Originally these Rosetta Mitts were knit, by me, in red. Since I love beautiful old stitch patterns, I felt compelled to bring these ones back to life. If you haven't picked up a copy of my pattern yet, you can find the free pattern here.
From the Sketchbook...
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| Unfortunately, my new sketchbook doesn't take water colour very well. I am still searching for an 8 x 8 inch sketchbook since I prefer that size and one that can take a bit of water colour and ink. In the meantime, and although it goes against my grain, I've sent for a larger one that may work. Who is she? Since I never met my paternal grandmother, Chrissie, and there only seems to be one extant picture of her in poor condition, I've sketched this in young Chrissie's honour. Although I was small when the road that we lived on was widened, I remember feeling my father's sorrow because his mother's flower garden had to go. I know that she loved flowers. |
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A small lace scarf I started sometime ago. I know...it's not blue either. It's difficult for me to knit with other colours because I really do want to knit everything in blue! It's another old stitch pattern and so easy to remember. It's called the Lava Lace Scarf. Evelyn Clark is the designer. It's also a free pattern which you can find here.
Arrival...
 The Making Magazine arrived today. I first saw it on Instagram, so I ordered a copy. As you can see, I am about to sit down with my tea and read it. I skimmed the pages and it looks wonderful! I am in no way affiliated with it, but thought I'd share because it's new and you may not have heard about it. Here's the link. 'Til next time...Have a wonderful week... |
7 comments:
Oh how I love your knitting - each stitch pure perfection! I, like you, love blue the best! I don't knit anymore and for some months I haven't crocheted either. I have yarn for about five prayer shawls, that, hopefully, I'll one day get to. I love the sketch of your grandmother. And as for your teapot, it is sublime! Wherever did you get such a beautiful thing. Love, Joannie
Beautiful photos Dixie! And your projects just lovely. The sketch is beautiful...a wonderful tribute to your grandmother. Thanks for sharing.
I too, see everything in the hue blue. =) Though your yellow mitts are pretty. The sketch is lovely. The face is incredible. I cannot 'do' faces; they always look so very wrong! The book looks like a delicious read.....and let us talk about that beautiful teapot. The colour is magical and the design is so elegantly pretty.
Thanks so much, Joannie.
I bet your prayer shawls are lovely! Blue seems to be the best colour. I once painted a room in robin's egg blue with an off white trim. Gorgeous!
I bought the wee teapot at Stokes.
Thank you, Debbie.
I do like to keep my hands busy and there's so many different things to try out.
Have a wonderful week...
Your knitting definitely has a fall feel to them. I remember those yellow mitts, so glad you were able to finish them. The sketch is lovely, Dixie! I like the details of her dress and I love that your surrounded her with flowers. Tea and a good magazine - what a delight :)
Enjoy,
-Soma
Lovely knitting and I really love the sweet sketch of your grandmother! I don't wear much yellow either. ;) Gorgeous teapot, too. Thanks for sharing.
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