Tuesday, January 20, 2015

LOVE KNITTING

It's not how much we give,
but how much love we put
into giving.

~ Mother Teresa




 







One row at a time my Stonecrop is

growing. I had originally planned
to only knit nine repeats of the
pattern, but now I am thinking I
will just knit until I am almost out
of yarn and then complete the top
boarder. Since this wrap is the first
of my 2015 Christmas gifts I do not
feel any reason to rush,   I am enjoying
myself too much, putting love into
each and every stitch.

As much fun as knitting Stonecrop
is I will be putting it aside for a little
while to cast on the hat I am knitting
for the Mystery Hat Swap. It took
me a few days to decide on a pattern,
and then I went digging deep in my
yarn trunk for some special yarn I
have been saving and I think this is
the right time to use it.

My reading this week is Beaded Hope.
a book from my church library. While
I am finding the story line a little too
'soap operaish' I do the love the concept
of helping women from anywhere in
the world inspiring and empowering.

Linking with Ginny



20 comments:

  1. Both projects are going to be beautiful...so much love in every stitch. by the way, I love your new selfie ;D mari

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  2. Your stonecrop is coming along Tracey, it is going to be gorgeous.

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  3. two extra lovely projects!!!! :)

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  4. I love the bowl...I'm a lover of blue and white...and I love all of the love that is going into that Stonecrop shawl!

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  5. I cannot tell you just how much I adore the orange yarn you are knitting the stonecrop with.It is so vibrant and gorgeous!

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  6. I am still thinking about how long I want my stonecrop to be. Love yours immensely! That blue bowl/plate is beautiful!! Is it antique?? have fun with the hat swapping :)

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  7. Love that you have a yarn trunk.... Sounds like a fun idea for a children's book. I think your orange wonder is beautiful!!!!

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  8. Your are so organised Tracey, I am definitely going to take a page out of your book this year and start earl with my christmas gifts then like you I can leisurely enjoy the process.
    I was too late for the hat swap, I dawdled a little and now I've missed out. Have fun joining in, I'll be watching.
    debx

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  9. My orange yarn has become a collection of kitchen washcloths and now I've got "brown sugar" on my needles...destined to be a baby beanie for a friend's wee one. Love the creaminess of your new yarn and look forward to seeing how it knits up, Tracey. Agreeing with Mari about your new selfie -- you did it! Wish I could be so bold. :)

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  10. I love your bird bowl. And the orange!

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  11. Amazing photos, the nature it's just the best place to take photos of the projects.

    Here's my WIP: http://mibruno.com/en-proceso-141/

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  12. what marvellous colours! a tangerine in the middle of winter. i'm glad you're not rushing and enjoying the process so much.

    www.inkandchai.co.uk

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  13. You are making me want to knit something in that pumpkin color. I just love it! I think it's great that you are enjoying the process of Christmas gift knitting! No mad rush in December. Much better idea!

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  14. Your photo's are beautiful. They are showing the colours of your yarn off wonderfully.
    Ali xx

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  15. I like the fuzzy outcome the mystery beanie will have. Orange makes me feel alive. Your shawl is coming along wonderfully.

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  16. Yes Christmas gifts are on the list, maybe this year I will make an early start! Maybe! Love that simple quote by Mother Teresa and love those wool colours they are so clear in your photos.

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  17. Your pictures are so pretty! I love the yarn color! :)

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  18. Now whenever I see beautiful orange yarns, I think of you. :)
    Your Stonecrop is looking beautiful.

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