such a long and very unintentional absence from this space. it's just that it's been cold. and wet. and i know, i know our winters are rather bearable compared to those in North America but still, it takes us a while to get used to the idea of wrapping a scarf around our neck and wearing a cardi. I dressed a little warmer and invested in an electric blanket and new heater. so toasty warm we are. and the yarn, it has arrived. I've been talking about knitting ché one of purl bee's baby blankets for oh so long now. and he's two in a few months which means the baby becomes a toddler. and so i went about finding some absolutely perfect australian organic super-soft merino wool, created by a lovely little family in northern nsw. i fell in love with the names of the colours - sangha, leura, raindrops, gaia, grapefruit moon. and then i ordered 7 skeins and cast on. yes I use my words as a creative outlet but it's nice to use my hands to create. refreshing and oh so comforting. clickety-clack, clickety-clack.
thanks for all the lovely comments re. my energy levels. there's a sign on my fridge that says: "take your iron and olive leaf, jodi" and since writing that and listening to my own orders I've been feeling so much better. which really emphasises how important it is to listen to my body and give it what it needs.
right now my hands are creeping away from this keyboard and drawing me towards the needles. and so i'd better go. i'll be back much sooner. promise
i can't wait to see the fruits of your labor. by the way, is the brown tubular shape around your neck a scarf? very clever. i like it. did you make it?
ReplyDeleteohhh i have the kniiting bug too, and sadly the flu bug not to mention the lack of blog motivation bug! very common winter time bugs by the sound of things. something so lovely about beautiful wool hope u get that blanket made, my toddlers love a cosy rug or two to wrap up their bears and puppies and snuggle on the couch with.
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious. I am drawn to the clickety clack too. I do like your scarf - the colours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see you! Funny, I was walking home last night and in my head planning a pretend trip home and to Australia - which got me thinking about you and that I haven't 'seen' you in awhile. I'm glad you're doing well, and knitting. The perfect winter activity! I can't wait to see what you make!
ReplyDeleteArr, the sounds of winter nights and rainy days. Click, clack, click, clack...
ReplyDeleteI love the looks of all that gorgeous wool - can't wait to see what it grow into over the colder months
ReplyDeleteI once crocheted a baby blanket from a purl bee pattern with beautifully named yarns, and it was the trick for me as well. Such a good winter sport. That blanket flew all the way to your hemisphere, to my baby niece.
ReplyDeleteI'm adicted too!
ReplyDeleteI have to keep telling myself "at the end of this row, you must put the needles down."
The Little One is wondering what has possessed her mummy.
hi jodi!
ReplyDeleteI must look that company up, sounds wonderful, I love the names too and the wool looks so beautiful and soft, can't wait to see your blanket... stay warm:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo. The yarns look delicious, and the colors have such descriptive names!
ReplyDeleteOooo- enjoy your beautiful wool and the reassuring sound of the needles- like a moving meditation.
ReplyDeleteMy knitting needles seem to have fallen away at the moment- as it now is turning toward summer here. Yes, I imagine I'll be back on it once the weather cools.
Oh- the scarves you're wearing do look very cozy!