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Tuesday November 14, 2006
The goose is getting fat.
Here are some projects which I am making as presents. You have fair warning. If you think you may be a recipient of such a gift, look away now. [Actually we are all fine - my readership does not have any potential gifts here...]
First up is a pair of bedsocks, (yes that's right), knitted using woollen
leftovers, (Patons Clansman, and Forsell double knitting). The vintage
pattern was supplied by George's Mother (she knows my weaknesses) and
was designed for leftovers in 3 colours. Last Christmas I knitted some
in shades of brown for George's Father, (as a bit of a joke), since I
know he wears socks in bed, especially when visiting our house. This year
G's Mother requested another pair; it seems they are so popular he wears
them all the time.
Next we have the ruffle scarf I have knitted from the latest Rowan book
40. This is for Fliss. In the book it is in an unappealing (no doubt fashionable)
grey, and I did not really notice it; however, I saw it knitted up in
John Lewis and bought the wool in more adventurous, and what I fondly
hope, more Fliss-like colours. I had some trouble in deciphering the pattern
and had to go back and check the item in JL to see that I was crocheting
as instructed - it seems OK.
And finally: here is the beginnings of the scarf I decided to knit for George. It is a vintage pattern from Jane Waller's (out of print) Man's Book, referred to in the previous entry. I used some very old Rowan wool/silk in a lovely sage colour.
Posted by Christina at 6:33 PM. Category: Knitting
Comments
I think the ruffle scarf is just perfect for Fliss, I hope she likes it and appreciates the effort. I'm delighted that your in-laws are so keen on hand-made gifts - probably something to do with Sheila I guess.
Posted by: Alison on November 18, 2006 9:27 PM
