Train up a fig tree in the way it should go,and when you are old sit under the shade
of it.
~ Charles Dickens
It took my four tries because
I kept messing up, [I know,
I just couldn't get it together],
but now I am knitting away
on Aise. This will make a great
travel project and one I will
probably be knitting on for
awhile.
I am using Araucania Yumbrel.
which is a cotton lace weight
yarn perfect for knitting in
the sweltering summer heat
I have been experiencing.
I forgot to take my book outside
when I was taking photos, but I
am reading The Husband's Secret.
PS- The figs are turning so now it's
a race to bet the birds to the ripe ones.
Do you like figs?
Joining with Ginny and all my
other Yarn Alongers.
What a gorgeous knit Tracey. How wonderful that the figs are finally turning. Hope you get them first :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shawl – can't wait to see it finished! I love figs, but then you knew that ;) I hope you get to your figs first! Around here right now we're racing the birds for raspberries.
ReplyDeleteLovely knit. My in laws have a fig tree in their yard and I hoping to harvest some this year. Any good recipes?
ReplyDeleteTracey, I DO like figs! Your trees are gorgeous. I surely hope you are able to get to them as they ripen before the birds get there! I'd suggest using netting to cover them for protection, but I have a feeling it would take an enormous amount of netting!
ReplyDeleteI checked out the pattern you are knitting now. It is beautiful and yours will be gorgeous with all of those delightful colors in the yarn!
Happy reading! and hugs!
I love that charles dickens quote (I've never heard it before )and that fig tree. I am so envious of it. They are one of my all time favourite fruits. I'm just going to check out that book, it sounds interesting.
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oh I've just read the first few lines on-line and looks intriguing. Are you enjoying it?
ReplyDeleteIt's okay Debby, I just get a little confused with all the jumping back and forth between characters.
DeleteLove today's quote, Tracey. :) And your new wrap as well as the lovely yarn you're knitting it with. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWe are racing the birds when it comes to our berries. Anna found a bluebird caught under the bird netting protecting our blueberries the other morning... :( Thankfully, it was ok. She's such a softy when it comes to animals of any variety.
Blessings, xo Lisa
you.have.got.to.be.kidding.....that's your fig tree??!!!???!!!!! (my little fig is scrawny and about 4 feet tall!!!!....it does have 7 figs on it, though!!!!)
ReplyDeleteLovely yarn---great color----beautiful pattern. Glad it's started. (The hard part is behind you....hee, hee!!!!)
Yes, isn't it pretty? My fig tree is 20 years old so it's had a long time to grow. This year I can't even reach the top of the tree on a ladder. Now if I could just get the birds to eat the figs on top and leave the other ones alone.
DeleteI LOVE figs!! We had a fig tree at our old house and I so enjoyed having it. Sadly the previous owner had planted it in such a bad spot, we eventually had to cut it down. :-( Looked at the pattern for your knitting project and it is wonderful. Can't wait to see what it'll look like with the pretty yarn you chose for it.
ReplyDeleteOh I miss my fig, tree!!! Maybe time for another? I have a similar colorway, so I shall be watching how this takes shape!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post with lovely photos of greens and yarn! A feast for my eyes:)
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have such a beautiful tree- that must be wonderful to just enjoy fruit off the tree like that. Love the color way of your knits Tracey- as if lavender fields.....
ReplyDeleteI have yarn in that same color way!! It's not cotton though I don't think (I haven't looked at in awhile but I know I have those colors!) I have never, ever had a fig!!
ReplyDeleteWe had a fig tree growing up. It was my dad's pride and joy. We lost it when we moved even though we tried to transplant it. I love the colors in your yarn! So perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous yarn, pretty pictures, glad you finally were able to get the pattern under control....
ReplyDeleteLove your new to you project!! Never had a fig tree and it's nice that yours are doing well. Did you get the cold front? It's here!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in that yarn! It looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the variegated yarn! Glad you are enjoying summer - even in the heat! Enjoy the rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteYour post gives me hope that I can keep on trying to cast on and knit a cowl I want to make. My first try was unsuccessful. Maybe it is time to try again. The yarn you are using is so pretty. What a beautiful fig tree. A home in my neighborhood has several of them but this year they took a long time to start growing. It must have been the brutal winter we had that affected them.
ReplyDeleteUm, yes, I like figs! Doesn't everybody? (hehehe). What a great quote--and what a gorgeous fig tree. It is truly a feast for the senses. I hope you beat the birds. And, I love your yarn choice. It's going to make a beautiful shawl.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful knitting and GORGEOUS tree!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteFigs are on my allergens list... I love them, but can't eat them! Ugh! Your yarn is beautiful. Congrats on figuring out the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI don't eat figs often but they're good. Makes me remember how I had made a gave at the green figs a parent/chef had brought to our fifth grade picnic and she had me they it. I was mo-ded as it was good. I've had the purple ones too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colorway of your yarn! That will be so pretty knit up. Lucky you to have a fig tree. I can't say I've had many but I see so many simple recipes for yummy tarts and treats this time of year, I wish I did.
ReplyDeleteI've only ever had figs in fancy restaurants and in Fig Newtons - two different ends of the spectrum!
ReplyDeleteI like figs however never tryed fresh from tree - they look yummy. Have you ever tryed to make fig jam? Last year on vacation in France we bought fig jam and it is good with cheese.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote! My neighbor has a fig tree & often brings me figs. I love their beautiful shape & color as well as taste!
ReplyDeleteI like Fig Newtons. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteThat's a great shawl pattern. Can't wait to see your progress.
Love figs!!! Your yarn is very pretty!
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