6.5.13

marin




Well, as you can see, the apple blossom is in full bloom. The bees are taking full advantage and so are we, its scent is heavenly and I'm feeling the need to open up the garden door and let it waft through the house.

It's been yet another eventful week here, though in a rather different way. Our boy went off on his school camp last week only to be retrieved a day early after a tumble resulted in a broken wrist. He's out of pain now, however the near heatwave that everyone else is relishing is decidedly not what he needs right now. The itching has begun!

The warmth means my latest knit was soaked, blocked, dried and even photographed within a matter of hours today. My one skein, quickie whilst awaiting a shipment of yarn, knit is Marin, by Ysolda Teague. It is my first shawl, I am loving it and now I truly understand the reason why so many knitters delight in them! More details and pics, as ever, are over here on wonderful Ravelry.

Now, before I go I need to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. It appears your fingers must have been well and truly crossed because our housing worries are over. Our dreams have come true and we shall be moving into a more permanent house in July. Somewhere we are going to be able to call 'home' and, after eight whole months we shall be reunited with our own beds once again. Hurray!

Have a great week everyone!

32 comments:

  1. lovely shawl! it has great stitch details and i love the color. well done. happy new home to you!

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  2. That edging on your shawl is gorgeous. I hope it is still cool enough that you will get to show it off this spring. Well done on your new home too. It must bring you all that much closer to feeling settled. Does it have a studio for you?

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  3. ~ Ever soo pleased, lovely , Kate...YOU can lay down some roots...LOVE this 'wee' shawl...It's just my kind of little extra piece! LOVE it! ~ With kindest thoughts....Maria x

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  4. Gorgeous knit Kate, really beautiful!
    So glad you've found your home, I hope all of you will be very happy in it!
    Hope that boy heals soon too!
    V xxx

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  5. What glorious stitch definition! Bad news about the wrist - speedy healing wishes to him!

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  6. What a delightful pattern that is Kate! I love the sweeping curves around the border and the contrast of the garter stitch. I hope this week is warm and wonderful for you all.

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  7. love love love the shawl! It's beautiful and graceful, and congrats on your new forever home :)

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  8. Gorgeous colour....looks perfect for evening's when the chill sets in...or just rooms with the air-conditioning too high!
    Lovely well done wish i liked knitting....
    Daisy j xx

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  9. Marin is one of my favorite shawl and I have it on queue from its debut on ravelry, a beloved friend gifted the pattern so it is waiting on my library to became a cast on project. Your is beautiful and i love it in grey, i think its one of my favorite colour for this shawl.

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  10. Absolutely beautiful shawl - I love the edging - well done x Jane

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  11. So glad to hear that a more permanent abode is near! But so sorry to hear about the boy's mishap, I hope that he was treated well by pediatrics and that he will make a full recovery. The shawl is gorgeous classic K grey.

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  12. That shawl could not be more gorgeous. Bonus it looks perfect on you. Beautiful job!

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  13. What a beauty Kate, i love all of Ysolda's designs but have never felt brave enough to knit any for fear of disappointment at not being able to understand the pattern. They always look so complex to a novel knitter like me!
    I am so very pleased about your home settling in July what a relief for you all and my goodness there is nothing like ones own bed. Hope your little chap recovers soon, what a let down for him having just gone to his first camp.
    A shipment of yarn.... that sounds like my kind of home delivery :o) enjoy xxx Penny

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  14. This shawl is a real beauty. I love the stitch details. Congratulations on your new home! I'm sure that it will feel so good to be permanently settled in Canada. Speedy healing for your boy! Broken bones are no fun:(

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  15. Such a beautiful shawl...and you look lovely wearing it too. Sorry about your poor boy's broken wrist! Hope he will soon be mended. I'm glad to hear that you will soon have a permanent home with all your own things around you again.....it will be a real home sweet home after so long!
    Helen x

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  16. Gorgeous shawl! Love it! And I'm so sorry to hear about your poor boy's wrist! Bummer! Glad he's out of pain now and as the weather is getting cooler, hoping he's feeling more comfortable too. And finally, YIPPEE!! for your new home! So glad everything worked out. Oh, it'll be sooo nice for you guys to finally be able to settle in and plant your roots! xoxo

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  17. this would be gorgeous to knit for my daughter ...I will check out the pattern you suggest...thank you XXX

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  18. Great news about the house, less so about your son's wrist.

    I printed a copy of Marin off just the other day ... it's lovely isn't it, and your lovely version is definitely knitted in my kind of yarn :)

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  19. Sorry about your son's wrist, hope he heals quickly, with the least amount of itch possible. The shawl is really lovely, you did an excellent job with your yarn selection. I went to go favorite the pattern on Ravelry, and ha! there is it already. Hopefully I'll find some time this summer... Happy Knitting.

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  20. I love your shawl, it is beautiful.
    M

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  21. great news about the house Kate x get well wishes to the little one xxx

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  22. Beautiful shawl. I love the juxtaposition of the garter with the slanted stockinette. Great pics too!

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  23. I love that pattern, and it's been in my queue forever. I must get it on my needles because yours looks so pretty. By the way, this is my first visit after My Sister's Knitter plugged your shawl!

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  24. Stunning shawl and yarn! Hope that you and your family have a great week after such events from last week.

    All the best,

    Monica

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  25. Your shawl turned out so beautifully.

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  26. So soft and muted and simply elegant!

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  27. Oh my...your shawl is amazing...I can see why you are in love with it!
    I feel sad for your son..hope the itchy part is over now. Now you can celebrate with a new home soon...is it in the same location? I really am so happy for you. Make it a good long weekend my sweet friend...we are off to the Okanagan to visit parents. xoxox

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  28. Congratulations on finding a home! It will be so good to settle in.

    Your shawl is beautiful. It makes me give this pattern another look, that's for sure!

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  29. That shawl is beautiful - congratulations - must have a look over on Ravelry. I feel the need to knit something cotton or linen for the summer. Hope your little boy isn't suffering for too long. Just found your blog and enjoying the visions of Canada. Judy.

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  30. Goodness that's truly beautiful. I do love to see your completed knitting projects - they're subtle and covetable.

    It's so good to hear that you've found a new home. What a relief.

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  31. congrats on the house front! you must be delighted!!

    The shawl is beautiful... and aren't they useful? I had to dig out mine again since we're having such a cold May here in England... brrrr

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  32. I love your sundress in this picture. Did you make it?

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