hello dear friends…gosh
its been such a long while since ive been here
and so much has happened
happy things and sad things
twists and twirls of life
some things cannot be placed into words properly
they can only been seen and heard and imagined
but never written
or read
to their justification
so lets just talk knitting instead.
i knitted this hat over christmas holidays – i love it. so much fun to see the pattern grow into place.i cant wait to knit it again using a plain yarn – the varigated hacho is lovely and soft (not to mention ive still got 6 skeins of it…). I do believe a plain yarn will make the rose leaves pop out. its a ysolda pattern. i love ysolda. we have a special friendship arrangement, she and i . she makes the patterns, and i buy them. i love them. this hat is the rose red.
this is my first knitting project in three months time.
it feels good to be knitting once again.
my grandmother said recently on the phone ” laughter is better than a pill”.
i think that is true. and when you feel like it, knitting is a great mender.
it can help you to pull yourself back together, stand against the wind, be brave,
and look forward to tomorrow.
Oh angelina 
oh angelina! i hope you are okay mama. what a beautiful boy you have modeling that gorgeous hat you knit up. i am sending you love, a hug, and more laughter to come your way.
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Posted by Anushka | December 27, 2011, 3:41 pmLaura! I’ve missed you. I’m leaving for New Zealand soon. I’ll stand on the beach and wave to you so you can see me. :D Love, Ruby
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Posted by Jodi | December 28, 2011, 4:41 amgreat stuff, words and work!
pretty, pretty.
happy holidays to you and yours, angelina…
n♥
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Posted by woolf | December 28, 2011, 5:47 amWhat a wonderful pattern and gorgeous model…..and a dear grandson
How true knitting and craft is a great “mender” in our life….. everyone should know the joy of making items with love…
My knitting needles are out and my lovely angora poncho is growing…. ready to take on our holiday…
Some lovely wool to match your eyes is on its way to Western Australia for your next little hat…..
Happy knitting my dear
Love Rose xxxx
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Posted by Rose | December 28, 2011, 6:28 amah your back. and now i’ve been off for a time. but here is a beautiful hat, and i’m sure i need this pattern now too.
good to see you posting again sweetheart.
happy new year, peace and much love in 2012
lori
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Posted by Lori | January 1, 2012, 6:55 amMy gosh I have nearly finished the beret but don’t think I will attempt your shawl just yet…. What a wonderful colour, the depth of the red offset by the crisp stark white….. won’t that be a delight to wear….
Keep knitting my dear. Enjoy your weekend… I am off to finish my cream little hat and then I will try and send you a photo of it…
Love to you all Rose xxxx
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Posted by Rose | January 6, 2012, 9:17 amGorgeous pattern and the yarn too! 6 skeins left, hmmm? Decisions…decisions…
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Posted by Jen Letts | January 8, 2012, 1:25 pm