I bought the wool for this scarf while on vacation in Newfoundland in June of 2023. I started knitting it in November of 2023 and finished it today. I may win the World's Slowest Knitter Award! I worked at it in fits and starts...I don't think knitting is my first love as far as hobbies are concerned. I am very pleased with how it turned out. I like how soft and warm it feels and the texture of the knitting. The colours will go well with by black winter coat. I've already made the matching hat and still have a kit to make Thrumb mittens to match. I might wait until after Christmas to tackle those. I have lots to do in the next couple of months without adding another project.
On the Fall Forest cross stitch front, I have finished the tree I started last week and have now finished this side of the project. I have moved my hoop back to the centre and I'm working on the next tree which looks like a topiary. I'm still loving the way the trees look where they overlap.
I hosted a slow stitching day at my house today for four friends. I made a pot of butternut squash soup and everyone brought something to add to the feast. We drank tea and ate blueberry coffee cake while working on our projects. Frances did some rug hooking on a class project.
Elaine added many stitches to her stamped cross stitch quilt.
Pat worked on two pairs of socks but I only took a picture of the blue ones.
Christine made great headway on a large cross stitch sampler.
I worked on my cross stitch and cast off my scarf. It was a wonderful day!
My butterfly weed pods are fluffing these days, spreading their seeds around the neighbourhood. I love the bright orange flowers which attract the butterflies in the summer. I gave a couple of pods to each of my friends to plant the seeds in their gardens. After a light rain earlier this week, I took this picture from directly above the plant.
Finn has a new cozy place to have a nap. He likes to be comfortable.
We went on a couple of hikes in the woods last weekend. It was glorious!
I will link up with Kathy and Frederique. Happy Stitching!
Such a lovely way to spend a day slow stitching with friends and enjoying butternut squash soup, tea and blueberry coffee cake. Your scarf is gorgeous, Gail. It's a fabulous green and the texture looks lovely and soft.
ReplyDeleteI'd say Finn looks very cozy in his spot! And what lovely handwork you and friends do.
ReplyDeleteYour scarf turned out beautifully, Gail! How fun to have a matching hat and gloves, too. I am the same with knitting - I can do it, but it's not my first choice to spend time on! Your stitching day with friends sounds lovely! Finn's new bed looks cozy and comfortable. And your hike definitely looks beautiful - your DH has short sleeves on - it must have been really nice weather.
ReplyDeleteThough I am a crocheter, I do so love the texture and drape of knitted projects! Yes! The overlapping trees look so natural! Lovely! Wow! My hat is off to people who can visit and cross-stitch! Kudos to you all!
ReplyDeleteFinn's new bed looks so soft and comfy! I like that scarf. I have at least one knitting project that is older than your scarf. Thanks for sharing the crafts that your friends are working on.
ReplyDeleteyou are not the slowest I think I have been knitting a sweater for over 2 years now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely slow stitching day you hosted, so nice to see everyone's work. No, that is not slow knitting at all, but the scarf is done, and looks lovely and cozy.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish on your sweater. I am really the world's slowest knitter, and it is not my forte either. Finn is adorable in his new bed!
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is beautiful. Have you ever knitted thrum mittens before? I have a pattern and the wool to thrum with but have been afraid to try it. Let me know if you have "secrets for success"! Lol!
ReplyDeleteYour green scarf looks wonderful and suits you very well, great photo of you! love the new trees added to the Fall Forest cross stitch, pretty colours and shapes. The slow stitching day at home sounds fabulous, what a fun time to spend with friends, chatting and doing crafts. Thank you for sharing and linking up!
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