Tilly, 3 mos.

Seasons of Lace prizes and works in progress

My prize from Crystal Palace yarns was six skeins of Panda Silk in Pearl Blue. Just a lovely yarn, which I think wants to be a lacy cardigan.

 And from Land O' Lace, a skein of Kayla, 100% silk, in this silvery Tonka Bay colorway. Just gorgeous.

 this is Paraphernalia, one sock done, knit in Les Femmes Sock from Hyena in Petticoats, in Debbie Harry.

And I have a sleeve and some done on Ondule, by Anne Hanson. This is knit in Legend from Briar Rose, which is a lovely yarn. The alternating of colors does make this take a bit longer, mostly because I really can't just pick it up at any time. The pattern itself is very straightforward. I look forward to finishing the sleeves and working on the body.

weavette booklet, handmade loom

Harrisville designs Highland worsted, Christmas gifts.

Charlie Brown and Tilly

So, I was feeling a bit down earlier this week, because even though we have a lovely Christmas gift in our new puppy,  we were not going to have a tree because of said puppy--just too much commotion, all things considered. Well some lovely ladies from Ravelry sent me this little Charlie Brown Christmas tree--what a wonderful surprise. top photo: action shot of Gavyn jumping up and down in excitement, while Fintan wonders how his sister is working that camera. Second photo: Dante was the most disappointed by the prospect of no tree, and you can see how he's really trying not to jump up and down like Gavyn is.  Then, two attempts to show the two best things about Christmas this year.

Ondule, getting started