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December 24, 2005
Silent night
Christmas comes late to Raitte Hall. In my mother’s tradition, I leave it late to dress the tree. Partly to avoid pine needles in the rug, partly due to the pressing demands of Life.
Once that was out of the way I was able to concentrate on Christmas knitting. Thankfully, some of this simply entailed finishing off things started some time ago, and many small items. Ene’s scarf and Shedir you have already seen, here is most of the rest.
Clockwise from the top left hand corner we have the Corrugated hat previously seen in this post, but less squat post-blocking. It is sitting on top of a blue/green feather and fan cardigan for Mother: pictures when I know if it fits. A very sophisticated Jemima, the colour of wet sand with a contrast of a rich peacock green and shell buttons. On it are three rose pins, deepest red, pale pink (not lilac as it looks here), and true scarlet. In front are two pouches made from leftover Koigu, with necklaces that go inside them. A ski hat, based on the staff patterns from winter’s Interweave, modified crown shaping. This One Skein Wonder. A mini-Clapotis made with one skein of Colinette Skye in Toscana.
All I have left on the needles is this:
A Here and There Cables scarf from Scarf Style, in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted in Charcoal. So soft. I may not finish but just one gift with needles still attached is a respectable tally.
Gosh Christmas. It is exhausting. Now it’s almost here, it’s silent, holy night. It’s time to go and wrap these gifts for those I love and listen to a carol on Radio 4. However you spend the 25th, have a wonderful day, and love the ones you’re with.
Posted by Anna at December 24, 2005 11:44 PM
Comments
Have a joyous christmas, Anna. I'm off to church now and guess what? I'm wearing my sally sweater :)
Posted by: erin at December 25, 2005 12:25 AM
No wonder you've been so quiet of late; that's quite a pile.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Posted by: jodi at December 25, 2005 12:28 AM
Season's Greetings !
Posted by: Emma at December 25, 2005 12:36 AM
have a wonderful christmas!
Posted by: jacqueline at December 25, 2005 01:21 AM
What a lovely Christmas present you've given us--photos of lots of lovely objects you've knitted. You know a lot of very lucky people!
Posted by: Kat at December 25, 2005 02:11 AM
Merry Christmas to you too, Anna!
I love the rose pins and the contrasting-coloured Jemima ... but all your Christmas knitting are beautiful!
Posted by: Agnes at December 25, 2005 02:22 AM
Hi, just found your blog tonight, xmas eve. Your work is wonderful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing it.
Merry Christmas
(I was attracted to this blog because my daughter is named Amelia, and she is truly precious)/
Posted by: Wendy at December 25, 2005 04:53 AM
Anna, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Everything looks lovely.
Posted by: yahaira at December 25, 2005 08:47 AM
What beautiful gifts. And a second Sgt. Pepper to boot? Impressive.
Posted by: Julia at December 25, 2005 12:05 PM
That's quite a pile of FOs. They all look lovely.
The happiest of Christmases to you!
Posted by: Amy at December 25, 2005 12:53 PM
Christmas knitting - oh what is Christmas knitting? I did not make ONE thing for Christmas Something to do with moving instead.
Wishing you a Merry christmas and a most wonderful New Year full ofeverythig you could wish for :-)
Posted by: lynne s of oz at December 25, 2005 09:56 PM
Happy Holidays to you!
Posted by: Liz at December 26, 2005 12:18 AM
Anna---all of your Christmas knitting looks so exquisite! I'm sure the recipients will cherish these gifts.
Posted by: amanda at December 26, 2005 02:47 PM
Ack, I'm so behind on reading blogs...I hope all your Christmas knitting ended up as beautifully as it looks here. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Posted by: eunny at December 27, 2005 05:01 AM
Wow, your loved ones must have been very good this year- or just very lucky. Very impressive, can't wait to see some more of your lovely designs.
Posted by: Cathi at December 27, 2005 10:12 PM
i hope you will post pics of the 2nd sgt. pepper. i'd love to see it! i'm contemplating knitting one.
Posted by: shobhana at December 27, 2005 11:28 PM
Hi! I've been a fan of your blog for several months now. You're very inspirational and artistic! I *love* your Jemima pattern, have bought it, and wondered what type of yarn did you use for the "wet sand and rich peacock green" colors you used? I love that color combination, and would like to duplicate it.
Thank you and keep up the beautiful work!
Posted by: Rhonda at January 6, 2006 09:58 PM