Posted on 11/01/2021 7:44:11 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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Oh that hedgehog is delightful!
Some wear it casually/sloppily/with patches on the elbows...signifying 'old money', and yes, some fake that too...
I was reading a coach's story about how he was excited to be interviewed for a (football) coaching job, and he 'dressed up' for the interview 'by putting on my Harris tweed'...
There's some good history there, and I feel it every time I wear it.
I hope your sweater is the ‘warm’ you need!
If you’re interested in maybe another sweater, here’s the free pattern for Claire’s Blue Cardigan .... it was a popular item from the last season. She said you can knit it up a size for something less fitted. The stitch pattern is attractive. She used 100% wool Aran - the link she gave has lots of colors.
https://www.handylittleme.com/outlander-claires-blue-cardigan-knitting-pattern/
Yarn link:
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/cascade-220
LOL!! :-)
On local news this morning there was a story about a woman who makes art using dryer lint. She hurt her right hand so she can’t do normal art, plus I think she’s allergic to paint or something.
Sounds weird, but some of her stuff is really good. One piece is “Starry Night”, and it was beautiful.
Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out. Thanks.
Maybe both of us will be inspired this Winter? You never know where or when inspiration will strike!
Certainly not THIS detailed, but something along these lines:
“Ok, who else got this far before realizing these were not real horses?”
LOL! More coffee, INDEED!
All 4 of those are nicely done. The first one showing blue lillies of the field would be my favorite, as it looks the most natural. I like that all the pieces are displays in 3 dimensions, a High Relief effect, vs the basic flat tapestry or
linear designs one usually sees.
My idea is to have each piece hang from a sturdy branch that I've found on our property, have Beau sand it down and finish it nicely for me and I'll crochet around it.
Then in each 'season' I would also incorporate something 'natural' into the piece, as well; something I could replace when it gets too faded.
I need to finish the last section of the current afghan I'm working on (Blue Ribbon #3?) and I will post some pictures so you can see what my color 'style' is. I like 'natural' stuff the best.
My other idea is an afghan using all of the colors found in photos of planet Jupiter. I should probably do ALL of the planets - maybe not in afghans, but in scarves. ;)
Ideas? I've got a MILLION of them. Execution? Not always my strong suit, LOL! Just LOOK at this color pallet! You can't go wrong with things that were designed by God. ;)
Since we haven't chatted before, I'll also recommend the book 'Knit The Sky' by Lea Redmond. FULL of inspiration and ideas. Just a lovely, LOVELY book. :)
That sweater looks nice and cozy - it was 31 degrees here this morning! I’ve been hauling out my winter clothes this week.
That is MY kind of sweater. Leggings, t-shirt, sweater, boots. I’m good to go, LOL!
Great idea using the ‘earth’ hues found in the solar system.
Thanks for the book tip.
When she was in high school (1930) she started crocheting a bedspread with the twine as that was all she had. It's a beautiful piece which I now have. A museum wanted to buy it from her but she declined.
Those are so cute!
So, going off with a knitting friend and I need to take a knitting project. I am a little beyond beginner, but, sigh, feel completely uninspired to knit (or even crochet) at the moment.
Any suggestions?
“So, going off with a knitting friend and I need to take a knitting project. I am a little beyond beginner, but, sigh, feel completely uninspired to knit (or even crochet) at the moment. Any suggestions?”
(I’m calling in the expert!)
My choices for a portable project would be:
Crocheted Dishcloths (all cotton) or Washcloths for the bath (cotton blend)
https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Knit-Dishcloth/
A scarf using a ‘Fibonacci’ design pattern:
Saving. I want to pictures of your finished pieces.
THE PRESSURE! Please don’t hold your breath! Still in the planning stages. :)
Tobacco twine! First time I’ve heard about it. It sounds quite durable. Thanks.
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