The girls have both started knitting projects that involve knitting in the round on circular needles, I wish I had discovered circulars sooner than I did and now that I know how to use them, I love knitting with them, even if it is a straight, flat project, I still use my circulars…
The boys rediscovered the sand pit again this week, and now that the continuous rain has abated for a while, we have been having lovely days in the sun knitting and playing in the sand…
I’ve been posting off yarn this week too, thank you to all those who ordered Merino yarn:) Your parcels are all on their way across the ocean from sunny South Africa…
Journey Knitting,
This is what I have decided to call this knitting project. It has been inspired by Amanda who blogged about knitting up all your left over yarn into a blanket. I have named it journey knitting because I know that this project will take months for me to complete and that is just fine because the journey I will take while completing it will be an interesting one I am sure… The finished item is going to be wonderfully soft and warm, but the process of knitting it is going to be lovely. I am knitting it on really long knitpick circular needles, I love these needles and just had to buy a set… They are pricy and I see them as an investment that I will use for the rest of my life, their joins are so smooth, aaahhh they are things of beauty:)
Does anyone have a journey knitting project that they are busy with at the moment, I would love to hear about it, link to it in a comment if you do and we can all see your knitting journey…
Today I sat under the Oak trees in their shade and started knitting up these little easter chickens, they will soon be in the shop for Easter shopping:) They are knitted in the softest Mohair yarn… Today is also a slow, relaxed day, I had a molar removed yesterday and I am feeling really tender to say the least… The perfect opportunity to quietly sit and knit wouldn’t you say?
Soon to be in the shop…
Aah, when I saw the juxtaposition of colour here, I had to grab my camera, I just love the green from the Oak tree and the maroon from the Ornamental plum…
I will leave you with this last photo of a Crested Barbet, this is a female and she was flying around with her little one and stopped by for a snack from our bird feeder. Their colours are amazing…
Winner of the Giveaway:
In cast you missed the last post I edited, the winner of the Natural Suburbia giveaway was Heather congratulations Heather!
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway and thanks for all your wonderful comments. I will be having another giveaway next month too:)
Have a wonderful weekend,
Warmly
Linda
Those little Easter chicks are adorable! I would love to add a few knitted toys to the Easter baskets this year.
The Easter chicks are precious! And, the photograph of the bird is amazing–such beautiful colors!
Another lovely post, Linda! You’re like fresh spring mountain air 😀 The knitting is awesome, the bird is beautiful (such colors), and I love how you package your goodies! It’s always so fun to open a package from you, not just for the treasure, but to see what kind of bag you’ve put together! Creative through and through!
Hugs,
Jen
Your pictures are so beautiful. I love the knitting basket on the grassy lawn, can’t wait for spring here when we can do that again. Adorable mohair chicks, too!
So many beautiful pictures and words, I don’t know where to start. I adore circular needles, too, and recently learned to knit in the round using two of them at one time (instead of using four or five double points). I hope your tender tooth area is feeling better. Thanks for the picture of the Crested Barbet. I’ve never seen one, of course, and always enjoy seeing new birds.
Linda – as always the photo’s are beautiful – i especially loved the one of your family enjoying themselves outside – a place I’d like to be.
I have never knitted a thing…I am thinking about it – looks so calming.
Namaste.
I hope you are feeling better.
Those little chickies are so cute! Ahhhh….the sight of barefeet children!…. Winter is seeming long these days! I hope you feel better soon Linda.
Hope you feel better soon, Linda. Little Noah loves the lovely little yellow chick. Sandpits are great fun. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Best wishes
Kelly
Hello, I’m just stopping by from the Valentine Card Swap. What a lovely post and I love those little chicks. Take care and your card will be in the mail very soon.
I have a friend who bought the entire set of Knitpicks – drat her. I’ve been using connected needles now for months, too – so much nicer than getting your needle tails caught in the furniture. But for some things – those of us who buy non-adjustable cables – double pointed are still going to have to work for the small stuff (and the huge stuff).
I always enjoy reading your blog! Sand and knitting…doesn’t get much better than that! Lovely little chicks. 🙂
Your photography is breathtaking! After getting a foot of snow yesterday and knowing we have that much more on its way for tomorrow,it has been lovely sitting here inside my warm house visiting with you today! Seeing your green grass, purple plum, short sleeves, gorgeous bird! and your CLEAN and uncluttered home has been such a joy!! You really are a breath of fresh air! I love your blog! I wish I knew how to knit on circulars, I intend to learn soon. Seeing your sweet chicks inspires me not to put it off too much longer! Thank you for your post!
blessings from New York, USA
~debbie
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