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June 29, 2005
How many hours in a day?
Only 24 - not a single one more, or less.
I am behind with email, but I have emailed more recently than I have blogged, or knitted, so here I am. Soon it will be the weekend. It is painful to every fibre of my being that I am not currently at the Liberty sale at their cardholder's pre-sale event, but I resisted. There is nothing like a meeting with one's financial advisor to focus the mind. And besides, do I really need more yarn? I mean do I? With friends like these?
Mrs Pilkington whose turtle is so groovy (and you know, I wouldn't say that about just anyone), was selling some stuff on her site and I was able to bag my very own set of Denises! One can only admire the inventors. Also, a book, Drafting Made Easy, which alas didn't make it into the picture because it is being pressed into service. I like the attitude of any book with 'made easy' in the title. And Silky Wool in a beautiful denim blue. I think this will become a very long skinny scarf, a la my current muse, Mick Jagger.
Jacqueline is just this wonderful, magnetic personality, so warm and loving. I can't wait to meet her. She has sent me such beautiful yarn... we're discussing what it will become... more details soon! What I do know is that I'm going to have to get myself a copy of Scarf Style. When I saw Kris's turtleneck shrug I knew I had to have one.
Sunshine, showers... it's perfect growing weather. Something took root and has started to grow.
Limeleaf Kiri, started 23 June 05
Pattern: Polly's Kiri
I am really enjoying this. It's so satisfying making the little leaves stack up, the pattern is easy to memorise, the green is absolutely Kermit, and it feels just right for summer. And, the yarn was ridiculously cheap. Always good, never bad.
Finally.
From our own tree: it's first crop since we planted it five years ago. Aren't they beautiful?! Our first dear cat Tricky is buried under the boughs of this tree, but you mustn't let that put you off. And you know, if you think of them as lemons, they're really quite sweet.
Posted by Amelia at June 29, 2005 07:50 PM
Comments
cherries from your own tree! wow ... i will be there tomorrow! kiri is looking fantastic! makes me want to knit a cotton version for myself.
Posted by: jacqueline at June 30, 2005 12:44 AM
I love you Kiri in Kermit...what type of yarn are you using....or I should say what brand and all that??
Posted by: Leslie at June 30, 2005 01:17 AM
I just hopped over to the Liberty site and I applaud your restraint...plus I couldn't purchase online so that was a good thing for me...their things look wonderful. I love the limeleaf Kiri and the cherries and cherry tree...what a wonderful way to remember your special loved one... Take care.
Posted by: michele at June 30, 2005 01:31 AM
Oh my! This post has a little something for everyone! I love the cherries, shawl and liberty! I await with bated breath your report on the denise needles. I am curious about them... very... and could it really be true that I will never need to buy another needle again?
Posted by: Mary at June 30, 2005 01:56 AM
I'm jealous about the home-grown cherries, too, but I'm chuckling at the "think of them as lemons" comment. And, a sale at Liberty's? Why, oh why am I 3000 miles away??
Posted by: Deb at June 30, 2005 03:06 AM
Your own cherry tree--the luxury! I am envious. Do report on the Denises--I want to know what you think. I am attached to bamboo needles mostly, but I like the thought of always having the needles I need for any project.
Posted by: Ashley at June 30, 2005 05:11 AM
i am very attracted to the kiri shawl at the moment, and seeing yours didn't help at all! gorgeous!
i stumbled upon the liberty sale once, just before i got back into knitting. silly me bought a lousy four balls of handknit dk (that wasn't even on sale) and left. it hurts just thinking about it now.
Posted by: kris at June 30, 2005 08:04 AM
The red of the cherries and the lime of the shawl are wonderful together. I love the way the Kiri has real texture. And how come the birds didn't get the cherries first - what are your scare tectics? Wise decision about Liberty - I avoided it, too, knowing I would come home with something I never wanted but felt I should buy because of the price.
Posted by: Jane at June 30, 2005 08:50 AM
Denises!! Hope I can get one for myself too ;) Love your green Kiri, I'm sure I'll see it turns too a gorgeous FO soon, knowing your speed. And you actually own a cherry tree?? I'm drooling...they look so yummy...I want some cherry pies...
Posted by: yuvi at June 30, 2005 11:21 AM
I love my Denise needles and use them a lot, hopefully you will find them useful. I'm trying not to think about the Liberty sale - must remain frugal! Your Kiri is looking wonderful, a very vibrant colour.
Posted by: Mary at June 30, 2005 11:31 AM
Your cherries are beautiful...and home grown at that. Must be the kitty. Looking forward to seeing your Mick Jagger scarf. You can't go wrong with Mick as an inspiration.
Posted by: Sarah at June 30, 2005 02:40 PM
Nice yarn choice for the Kiri shawl! I bet it will be super cute as a summer cover up.
Posted by: Diana at June 30, 2005 03:38 PM
Aren't you lucky to have your own homegrown cherries. I have been eating so many of them, that I think I've turned into one! :-)
I LOVE your kiri shawl. Such a fun summery color!!!
Posted by: Eilene at June 30, 2005 05:56 PM
Ooooh! The contrast of the green with the cherries is yummy! Kiri looks wonderful!
Posted by: Teresa C at June 30, 2005 10:33 PM
Wow - so many things to comment on... You must be so excited about your course - that sounds like the perfect way to spend a week and I'm expecting a flurry of new designs for the Amelia Raitte collection!! The cherries...yum! The kiri shawl - so so kermit - I love it!
Posted by: Vicki at July 1, 2005 08:43 PM
Your Limeleaf Kiri looks beautiful - as do the cherries. I'm very impressed by both!
Posted by: Ali at July 2, 2005 12:57 PM
ok, how do you manage to get fruit off your tees? The squirrels made off with all the apples and plums. My trees (all 3 of them) were picked cleaned. I'm so annoyed that I'm thinking of getting a tiger!
Posted by: P at July 3, 2005 07:22 PM
I wasn't able to leave a comment on your April 3rd post, so I'm doing it here. I would love it if you could send me the pdf chart of the altered neckline on the NBaT. I'm also making the size 36. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Dena at July 11, 2005 03:43 PM