The DDs, the ones that I knit for, and I went to their LYS recently and came away with this beautiful yarn:
It's for a new pair of short fingered gloves for B. Her sister, L, would like to have a vest but we now have to find a yarn that she can wear. She likes linen and silks, and even some mohair yarns she has tried on her skin don't break it out, so I'm hopeful of finding something really lovely in a blend.
This is the 'Tosh socks progress. Since I'm making these in a bitty size and one that is new to me, I tried it on my hand to see how it fits. I think it will fit well. This is Yukon Leaves and is a gusset-less sock heel. I'm really chuffed about how it's come out, too. The colors in this beautiful yarn are perfect for leaves, and perfect for autumn, which is probably when the socks will be finished and on their way! GAH! It has been so HOT here.
Opps forgot to upload that piccy...Here it is.
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| Tosh sock progress, and the African Violets |
Also, please take note that the butchered blue African Violet top is about to bloom, as is the rescue violet in the back of the picture.
And finally, the cleaned up yarn storage in the bedroom.
I had to do something with that corner, and this turned out nicely. All the baskets, including the ones in the left lower front are full of yarns. There's another basket that didn't make it into the picture because, well, I forgot about it. These baskets used to be sold all over the farmer's markets and some of the stores in Santa Cruz, quite inexpensively, and now they must have found a better market for them. They are fair traded so I am happy for the women who make them! They are truly lovely things. What is that saying? "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"? Well, these are.
I am a basket lover, having been known to rescue them from the jaws of trash trucks. I worked for a time for a basket seller, and talk about HOG HEAVEN! *cough*
And, back to the trashing of baskets, just WHO on EARTH, in their right mind, would throw out a basket? The very thought of it sends shivers through me. I know that DH will have them all up on Craig's List before my body is cold. I think he secretly loathes them. They mean more yarn to him, I think. Useless lumps of yarn storage is what he thinks of them. hehe
Moon shots were imperative!
I have one of those free trade baskets and love mine. Your violets did better than mine, although I tried.
ReplyDeleteI love the baskets, too. I'd have more but, well, you know. ;o)
ReplyDeleteYou get mega points for trying, Fuzzerelly. They are actually pickier than they look. But there's two things they like, drying out a bit between watering, and crowded roots. And, oddly, they like warmer nights. Who can do that? Not me.
My violets are in wicking pots that I make myself, but try to find someone close to you who sells them. There's a ton of sellers on the web. The pots are absolutely the best things to plant violets or herbs in. I use diluted African violet food to feed mine. They get easy, steady light from a sky light. Lucky conditions.
PS. These pots have been around in ceramics clubs for 30 or so years. No one on the web "invented" them. Discovered maybe. There is so much hype out there it's terrifying. I have molds that are that old.
ReplyDeleteI think some of the prices are a bit high, to say the least, so be careful to look around for the best price. I know what it costs to produce them, and $30 plus shipping is just incredible for a 4 inch pot.
I always had great luck with violets in plain unglazed pots. With the right indirect exposure and watering once a week I never had to do much. Maybe not the prettiest pots, but the less I have to do to house plants the more likely they are to live through the experience. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHeehee. I agree if you live in humid climates that's probably best. Least is best or they can get mosses, lol. :o) Here, in the dry desert, the the needed just a tiny bit more help, so the wicking pots work great. Three weeks between waterings if properly soaked. Orchids do well in the unglazed pots though. I've made a lot of those little pots. Too many to want to remember. gah!
ReplyDeleteI have actually never seen a the the plant. Has anyone else? *blush*
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