Monday, May 7, 2012

Counting


I have been counting - stitches, rows and my blessings. Knitting is a good way to count blessings and I am thankful for all the good things in my life.
 My Girasole blanket is almost done and I shall start another soon!

My mother was a beautiful knitter and I have wonderful memories of us knitting the afternoons away while the babies slept. 


Neither of my cameras wants to capture this color called violin. It sort of a cross between a Manhattan (straight up, of course), a well worn leather chair, paprika and an old violin. I love the names of the colors. The shawl I shall start this summer will be knit in "eternal diva".


When one counts their blessings some of the other "stuff" gets put into perspective and doesn't matter as much.

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

12 comments:

Schnitzel and the Trout said...

Love, love, love this. So beautiful and a gorgeous color.

Olive said...

Beautiful and I am sure soothing work.

A Garden of Threads said...

Oh my gosh Carol, The shawl is stunning. You did a fabulous job. My mothers was also a knitter, I struggle with it when I do. Take care, Jen.

Vee said...

Such a pretty pattern and you make the color sound as wonderful as it looks to me.

Lynn said...

That is absolutely beautiful Carol, I'm in awe:@)

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

Words of wisdom, Carol. LOVE the color and names of colors!

Pondside said...

This is so beautiful.
When I knit I sometimes think that I knit equal measures of laughter and tears into a piece, by the time it's finished.

Donna said...

Gorgeous knitting! That is the only thing I have never tried! I should take a class and learn. My dauther Amber knew how and made me many treasures!
Hugs,
Donna

Maggie said...

Your shawl is beautiful, Carol, the colour is so unusual and the pattern so intricate, what a talented knitter you are.

Eileen said...

Wow, that is beautiful! And I absolutely love the color.

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

It's beautiful - you clearly have a gift for knitting!!

LindyLouMac said...

Certainly an unusual name for a colour, you are very talented to be able to produce this lovely piece of work.

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