I’ve had a few knitting finishes over the last wee while. I don’t know about you, but sewing up the garments often gets put on the back burner. My mission was to use up the remaining blue wool left over from knitting myself a pretty blue jumper. The weather is cooling down so no doubt I’ll be wearing it soon. There was enough yarn left to make a toddlers cardigan, and a scarf – the scarf will go in the donation box and I’ll keep the cardigan for a while in my baby box, just in case there is a need for family knitting.
Using up the last of the blue wool
Another recent finish was a pretty pair of socks for myself using a ball of the gorgeous Zauberball wool in shades of pink and lilac. This yarn is fine 4 ply so they took me quite a while to knit, and I’m really pleased with the result. I always maintained that because I’m so slow knitting socks, I would only ever knit them for myself. But grand daughter Megan saw a photo of them on Snap Chat and asked if I would knit her a pair for her birthday, or maybe Christmas. So what could I do, I just had to say yes!
My new socks
Today is Mother’s Day here in New Zealand, as it is in other countries, although I believe that it is celebrated in a different month in UK. So Happy Mother’s Day to all. My flowers from last week’s early Mother’s Day get-together are lasting quite well – I’ve trimmed the stems back and removed any flowers which were looking sad. It’s amazing how much water cut flowers consume.
My flowers are lasting well
Hope you have all had a lovely day, and been remembered. My adult son (who lives in the South Island) doesn’t really show any interest is these sorts of celebrations, so I usually phone him to remind him what day it is. Then he feels obliged to wish me Happy Mother’s Day!
16 comments:
That toddler cardigan is lovely. A really pretty blue. Nice socks too! Hope you have a good day.
Your son needs a strong talking to. =) Your Mother's Day flowers are beautiful. Alstroemerias are not only lovely but they last in vases for a good couple of weeks if you change the water regularly. They are thirsty flowers, aren't they. Love your blue cardie and scarf; such a pretty shade of blue. Those socks are fabulous and the variegation of colours is pretty. I hope you enjoyed a lovely day today.
Sweet cardigan and scarf ...
The socks 🧦 look very cosy..
Did your Son call for Mother’s Day 💐
Happy Mother's Day! Your knitting is very pretty. I love those socks! What a great yarn. Have a great week!
well I guess that is one way to get a mothers day greeting lol - I don't think I have realized you have a son, some of our children we are closer to than others for various reasons I know. I love your socks and have still not taught myself how to - I keep saying I will finish the sweater first but then I say I will finish the applique first then the sweater but the applique is ongoing all year so I need to change that
Happy Mother’s Day to you! Wonderful socks and such a cute little sweater! Have a wonderful day!
Your knitted pieces are very pretty. I admire your skills, and ability to determine whether enough yarn remains for knitting other items. The little sweater is charming. And socks! Those look great. As much as I'd like to knit a pair, I wouldn't wear them. Too warm here. I hope you hear from your son, or if he doesn't call you, you call him. I know that my own son is the same way. In fact, I'm not very hopeful about hearing from either our son or daughter. They're leading busy lives very far away from me. Glad you've been able to enjoy those flowers for so long!
Lovely finishes with all your knitting projects. It is just the right weather for playing with yarn. Happy Mother's day to you,too.
Sweet blue cardigan! And the pretty socks looks to be warm.
Hope you had a wonderful Sunday celebrating Mother's Day.
Beautiful knitting projects, love the blue!
Your knitting projects turned out beautifully--just gorgeous socks..and that little cardigan is so cute...nice works hugs, Julierose
Happy Mother’s Day! The hand-knits are wonderful.I know you’ll enjoy wearing your cardigan and socks. The baby cardigan is a perfect addition to a gift box for future great grandchildren.
You’ve done some lovely knitting. At least you can do that while sitting down in a comfy chair. You’re cheeky, ringing your son to remind him.
Happy Mother's Day, Jenny. I hope you had a wonderful day. I love the baby cardigan. So teeny and so sweet. Have a lovely week and happy knitting
What beautiful knitting. A gorgeous colour. Happy belated Mother's day to you Jenny x
What a lovely morning you had and so much lovely stitching by everyone. So pleased you've got your surgery date and so near as well. Hope everything goes well for you and you get the relief from the pain you are going through now. Back pain can be a nightmare. All the best for your surgery. Love and hugs Judith nb Serena.
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