beautiful granddaughter plucked the stars from heaven to
create this splendid Advent wreath which gives us all great joy.
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Apart from catching possums which came down the chimney
like Santa into our house on the mountain and needed to be
evicted on a couple of occasions, my time has been taken up by
speed knitting a queen sized blanket.
Here it is being tried on for size on our bed.
My No.1 granddaughter has been wishing for one for some time
and since she has just attained her honours degree in mathematics
with first class honours, it was fitting that I finally sit down no
matter how hard it was on my hands, and knit her one from
the lovely lustre wool off our own Leicester sheep. The wool was
commercially spun and hand dyed by her mother and knitted by
her grandmother. If that does not keep her warm as toast, I don't
know what will.
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Finally finished! Now maybe I will find some time to visit
some of my bloggy friends again, at least when my hands
recover enough to write comments as well.
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At last I feel that I have achieved something this week.
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By clicking on the Logo you can sail around the whole world.
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With thanks to Klaus and the MY WORLD team for creating
and hosting this lovely meme.
An honors student in mathematics! Well then, she can certainly "count" her blessings in having woolly sheep and a talented knitter-grandmother.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
That is a stunning coverlet - and love in every stitch will make it even warmer, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is absolutely gorgeous; I have not knit a large lace pattern in years due to hands....but socks, ah yes. And scarves.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift for your granddaughter!
XXOO!!
Anne
What a lovely knitted blanket! That's such a delicate design.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket, Arija! I know your granddaughter will love it and treasure it always. Love the decorations on your tree! And hopefully the possums are gone for good this time! It's that lovely time of year to look for and find the good and the beautiful that will always be there -- a little harder to find in some cases, but there nevertheless.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Sylvia
Beautiful blanket Arija - a real family heirloom I am sure. Leicester sheep - are we talking blue faced Leicesters here?
ReplyDeleteHi Arija, you are a great artist! I only feel so sorry for your poor possums in the chimney, I had the same problems with birds coming into the house or stove (burning), we solved it by a special top upon the chimney like a hat of wirenet, all was ok afterwards. Be sure you have a great granddaughter too, artist and supermathematician! Don't forget your gifted daughter-artist with the special woolmaking, you can't get something like this in a shop! greetings and Merry Christmas form Austria!
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is gorgeous,I am sure your Granddaughter will cherish it for years to come.The love with which it was made will be enough to keep her warm.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
You have been busy. Nice to "see" you too. I hope your hands are better now.
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely! Your blog title this morning really caught my attention...possum hunting!!! EEEeeek! (grin)
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely beautiful Arija, and all the more so because the wool came from your sheep and was dyed by India and knitted by you! What a wonderful gift from the heart. Congratulations to your granddaughter on her degree.
ReplyDeleteJanice.
This beautiful blanket will keep her warm in more ways than wool, which looks soft and scrumptious to knit. Seems like special is generational in your family Arija.
ReplyDeleteNow that the beautiful blanket is finished you can take a break and play possum LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and special gift. Handmade gifts mean so much more. Very nice job, Arija. I love the stitch pattern you used. I'm sure your granddaughter will cherish it - and that, I'm sure, makes it worth the sacrifice on your part.
ReplyDeleteArija, You are Amazing... a precious heirloom of the highest degree!!! and to be used to wrap around herself... gorgeous fleece colors too... it is so perfect..
ReplyDeleteWell done to your Granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteAnd well done to you for your mammoth knitting task! Surely a much appreciated gift it will be.
Love your kintted blanket. That must be hard to do such a large piece. I hope you manage to keep the possum out, what a surprise Santa would get in his Chimney. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful! Splendid!
ReplyDeletePrecious... woven with so much love.
I love the stars on the wreath. The blanket is beautiful too -- your granddaughter is sure to love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Arija. Not only warm and very useful, but from your sheep and from Gramdma. Who could ask for more. Truely a family heirloom.
ReplyDeleteIt would take me years to do what you just accomplished.
B.
What a beautiful gift. That blanket is loaded with love. You are sweet. And the spirit of the season sure comes through here. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket and congratulations to your Granddaughter. I love the beautiful advent wreath too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your grand daughter, such great talents!
ReplyDeleteThe finished product is so delicate and I bet that will keep her warm.
What a great reward.
P.S. I enjoyed your possum hunt!
It looks lovely and gauzy and I am sure it will keep both body and soul warm!
ReplyDeleteWarm as toast, nice! It looks to become a keepsake. My great grandmother once sewed me a quilt and it was treasured and hugged and kept me and sis snuggy for the longest time. Thanks for posing with it Arija.
ReplyDeleteA true master piece!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how you did this, how not to lose count of Maschen und Muster, is it done with needles that go round and round, kurzum, I am in absolute awe of your achievement! An incredibly beautiful heirloom.
A true master piece!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how you did this, how not to lose count of Maschen und Muster, is it done with needles that go round and round, kurzum, I am in absolute awe of your achievement! An incredibly beautiful heirloom.
i could feel the christmas spirit thru your post. have a blessed day :)
ReplyDeleteAwww - what a lovely warm cover! So cozy!
ReplyDeleteArija: Neat story from your world. The knitting came out really nice.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful Arija and how special it is. I loved to knit, but my hands can't do it at all..I have trouble typing too....I hope your hands feel better soon.. hugs..Michelle
ReplyDeleteAria, I am delighted with your handmade coverlet. I really admire you. That really was a hard work to do but the result is fantastic. I am also surprised that you knitted it from the wool of your own sheep. What a precious gift for your granddaughter!
ReplyDeletewow..Arija...how lovely! You are an amazing woman!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations to the grand daughter...a very special achievement indeed!
Is there anything you do not know how to do? You are incredible! You say that I don't rest but it's you who never stops! You keep creating, planting, harvesting, capturing with your hands!
ReplyDeleteWow, it's a great blanket.
ReplyDeleteI've had raccoons come down the chimney, but never a possum. I hope the possums are easier to evict and less damaging.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd be having possum pie...
ReplyDeleteAmazing blanket, what an heirloom it will be.
What a precious precious gift. I know how my daughter feels for anything my mother makes for her (heart so full).
ReplyDeleteYour grandaughter will simply LOVE IT! Congratulations on her degree with honors. Fruit does not fall far from the tree. She is part of a long line of strong and bright women :)
xox
Isabel