This time of year, when the days are short and the nights grow long I like to have a needlework project to work on. Something that I can pick up in odd moments during the day, particularly at night. There is something so comforting about the simple repetition of the weaving in and out of crochet or knitting needles.
I decided to do something I haven't done for decades: make a shawl.
My last needlework project was this afghan...
...now finished, I keep it casually tossed over this chair in the reading alcove, at hand to to keep me warm for a little nap, while reading, or when watching television.
A shawl will be a much quicker to make. I found this vintage pattern that I had stashed away, like all crochet patterns it was a bit complicated and took a while to figure out but worth the effort; made using what is called a knot stitch it is very lacy and pretty. I decided to use this bright burgundy colored yard.
This winter around the house I am going to be cozy and warm in a very old fashion way.
Thank you for visiting. I hope you have a lovely day.
Looks like you will be nice and warm this winter. Like the color. I like to do something with my hands at night it helps keep me awake LOL.
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Mary
Beautiful afghan. Can't wait to see the completed shawl. Love the color!
ReplyDeleteYour lovely handiwork appears to make those long Winter nights productive. I wonder if you would do a post on how you learned to do such great work? I ask because I tried to teach myself and am not sure that was the proper way to learn.
ReplyDeleteI have been doing needlework for a very long time, but I still can get confused especially with crochet patterns ~ they have to be followed very carefully until you catch on. I am completely self taught and I don't think there is anything wrong with that, there are so many good instruction books on the basics. Try another project I am sure you will enjoy it, it's so much fun!
DeleteYour crochet work is beautifully done. Enjoy making that shawl!
ReplyDeleteLooking through the blog, everything in your house looks classically elegant (including you, actually). It all makes me feel very shabby and crumpled :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, but I am a far cry from elegant. I guess my photos fooled you. LOL But, Miss Twiggley is quite the elegant lady.
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