Remember a couple/three weeks ago I shared my Ruby Morning blog banner that the amazing, crafty (that covers so many things) heidi, over at daisybones, created for me? And in return, I was knitting her a hat and scarf and some cozy bedtime socks for Molly? I'm so close to being done...but don't ya hate it...when you run out of yarn at the very very end of the project and have to wind another hank into a ball before you can finish? Well, that's what happened to me as I knitted in bed last night, and I couldn't, just couldn't, pull myself out of bed to wind. So today it should be done.
But there's good things in waiting, cause as the box sits ready to ship I've been adding little things to it.
A couple of books on Waldorf education had the time to arrive from Amazon, since heidi showed interest!
And a little onesie from the store baksheesh, where Camille works. It is hand-dyed, with a daisy on the chest and a little "daisybum" on the rump. All the merchandise in this store is from third world countries and fair traded. This onesie was dyed in Ghana, and is signed by the woman who did the artwork.
Those are the little blue woolen sleeping socks with the onesie. Finally, of course, the hat and yet-to-be-finished-today-as-a-matter-o-fact scarf. I used Manos Del Uruguay in a wine red and accented with colors and textures from my stash, including some Ozark Handspun and some rich chenille (I no longer have the band from the ball). It's fun to knit for someone when you have no idea what they might like. Then I just freely do the color and texture blending that feels so right for me. It is my passion and delight. My daughter Brooke always reminds me that we need to cook with loving intention, so that the good vibe is in the food we serve to our families. That is how I knit too; especially when I am creating things without patterns. Then, what's not to like? Right? It's so full of love. heidi's only requests were that they match and that they were soft and deep reds and wines....voila?
The scarf is knitted horizontally and still on a 24 inch needle; but it is actually very long (an ample neck wrapper).
So now, off to the sink full of dishes and the laundry and the lawn that needs mowing. By the way...have you noticed I haven't mentioned Mom lately? Long story. And yes, she's still alive and bitching. Forgive me. It's just been rough.
Happy Saturday!
Oh, my Goddess! I'm speechless! You are the Saint of Cozy Beautiful Things:)
*swoon*
Posted by: heidi::daisybones | October 30, 2007 at 06:55 AM