Thank You Darling Daughter! This Mothers Day Edible Fruit Arrangement came early yesterday morning. Had some yummy fruit with my morning coffee. Likewise again this morning. Miss you and wish we weren't so far away; but am looking forward to our upcoming vacation in Park City so we can spend some time enjoying each others company. 
My Blue Lace is finished! Finished it last night, and it's almost cool enough to want to wear it today on my day, Mother's Day. This is my first true lace, in that it's not worsted weight yarn and it involved more then some of my attempts leading up to this. I had some trouble with the K2tog, until someone on Ravelry suggested pulling down a bit or up with the needle before inserting the needle. Nice tip! I changed needles a couple of times previously trying to make the K2tog's work easier. This was knit on size 8, using 1 skein of 215 yards of Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% and 50% Laine Wool) from Peru. Fabulous yarn. It's 3 ply, hand washable. I usually don't bother with blocking a scarf, but perhaps I should to see the design a bit more? It's a Feather and Fan pattern, which I think would make a wonderful afghan.This photo is my attempt at being a bit more artsy...didn't work too well, in that the blue looks a bit washed out to me. As I was finishing this up last night, was thinking about My Mother who's been gone now for 3 Mother's Day's. She's the one who taught me to know, back in the day. I made a little scarf, head scarf that she crocheted an edge and ties on. It was very rudimentary, but I was so proud of it. All these years later, the gift she gave me is still making me happy. It's an awesome gift and memory Mom, I Love and Miss you. (memories of MOM)
***This blue feather and fan is one more completed item on my year of projects list, badge and link in sidebar. For full list, please see YOP Tab
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ReplyDeleteYour mum has left you with a wonderful gift of how to knit. Your scarf looks lovely, and although I too don't like blocking, that sort of stitch shows up better when blocked doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteYour fruit from your daughter looks lovely, what a lovely pressie.....Happy Mothers Day!
Goegeous scarf! And the fuit looks really yummy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mothering Sunday, Sandy. It must be very different without your Mum. It is great that she gave you such a gift.I love your blue scar and that beautiful fruit from your daughter.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, I like the photo, I think that it is very artsy! And of course the scarf looks fantastic. Isn't Ultra Alpaca just great to work with? Your daughter is such a sweetie, fruit is such a great gift idea!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's day. Such a sweet gift from your daughter. Very healthy and looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteLove your scarf! The color is fabulous :)
The scarf is gorgeous and the fruit "bouquet" from your daughter is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHello neighbor & friend...your gift from your daughter looks fresh and delightful. What a sweety she is. Crochet/knitting is the gift which keeps giving isn't it? I know of the city you speak of where your friend lives, bout a
ReplyDelete45 minutes drive from me east. The waterfall I posted of in the Garfield Park area. I'll stop over and visit with Stanley.
Thanks all for your visits and lovely comments, sure appreciate it. I do need to block my scarf, it's on the to do list.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scarf and scrumptious fruit! I hope you had great day. I sure enjoyed reading a few of your posts regarding your mama--she sounds like she was a super mom and a real sweetie.
ReplyDelete*smiles*
Thank you Kim for your sweet comment, appreciate that you took time to read a bit about Mom.
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