I don't know much about the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions , but I reckon he may be right on this one. No surprise he saw his shadow today with much of our country still in a deep freeze. I took a much needed break from blogging to recuperate from the flu and it only made me dream of making warm cozy things. I had gotten some of my
favorite yarn awhile back and made a promise to myself that I would do some serious damage on it when I got better.
This yarn is kettle dyed 100% merino wool. It is hand-dyed and slightly felted that gives it that extra softness to the touch. Watch
this video from the factory in Montevideo, Uruguay if you are interested to see how its made.
Its like Charlie and the Yarn Factory.
I got it with the intention to create a piece designed my one of my favorite knitters
Andrea Rangel. After communicating with her she was honored and happy for me to post my recreation of her design here and in my shop. She is super nice and answers all your questions really fast ... I love that.
The
Artic Blanket Wrap was a pleasure to make. As soon as I started making the lace I saw this magnificent piece come to life I fell in love with it. I really want to make it in every color!
It can be worn so many ways ... shawl, scarf, cowl, wrap and even a lap blanket.
She feels absolutely luscious and regal on. This color is intense as the sun itself! Like one of my
good friends said "its like being wrapped in sunshine".
I got so many compliments on it on just the one day I wore it out, I felt a bit like a celebrity!
It is hard not be seen in this color.
The day these pictures were taken when it was below freezing here in the south. I was literally hyperventilating from excitement just wanting to share it, I just could not wait. Like another
good friend/ amazing knitter said "I love it so much I can't stand it!" So I cleared Lulu's favorite sunny spot window from stickers and her pictures on the wall and went for it.
Six more weeks of winter? who cares, I got you covered... I will just keep knitting.
Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear your feedback. Or just shout that you like it !
What did you do during your snow days?
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Love love love the colour (and everything else about it!)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better now - I am trying to get a sweater finished up for my son, so it'll be knitting sleeves and watching SuperBowl today :)
Thanks Kerstin! That is a great way to spend SuperBowl Sunday. I will be knitting as well.
DeleteWait! did you say sleeves? oh wow you brave soul. I need to get on making sweaters. I am so impatient I never finish it. We are all better, thanks!
Thanks Marius for the lovely flower, I love it so much. It brightens up my studio. I will post a picture soon :)
It's beautiful! Love the light in these photos. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're better!
Now snow here for weeks already; it feels very much like spring! :D
Larissa! So nice to see you here. Today has been like spring here too.
DeleteThanks for the compliment, I was afraid there would not be enough natural light :)
That really is like sunshine. Gorgeous, Alma. Now, make one in baby blue please :)
ReplyDeletewait! What! woot! woot! are you serious? I would love to!!!! Is it for you? Send me a private message ...
Deletesighhh. that color is so dreamy on you. so warm. it makes me feel all cozy just looking at it.
ReplyDeletethanks Sarah, It feels just how it looks to.Cozy and warm
DeleteReally beautiful! Perfect for the weather we are having. We are home with another snow day today! Thanks for the video link. I love to see how different things are made!
ReplyDeleteAnn, I know you appreciate that video. I was salivating the first time I saw it. Thanks for commenting and the compliments. I so appreciate it.
DeleteThis is gorgeous! You and the wrap!
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