Our holidays were a bit subdued this year, Keith had surgery on December 21st, so we were mostly preoccupied with that.
The surgery went well, and he is now slowly recovering.
I did finish the Cardinal Sampler, my final finish of 2013.
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| The Cardinal Sampler - Patricia Andrle 32 ct antique linen, DMC, and metallic threads |
I combined some metallic thread with the DMC for the border and illuminated initial to give it a little sparkle.
It didn't show up too well, but you can see a little of the shine in this close-up.
I want to get it framed for next Christmas!
My next project had to be something really simple. I decided to knit Keith a scarf. I worked on this in the waiting room during his surgery. It had to be a really mindless pattern because I was totally mindless that day!
I picked a "self striping" yarn that I saw on ebay. It is a "slow stripe", and is just suited for things like scarves.
I am knitting the scarf longways so the pattern is more subtle.
The pattern is really easy. First knit in a garter stitch for 4 rows, then purl 2 rows, knit 2 rows all the way across. Finish with 4 rows of garter stitch.
I believe the color is called "Sherwood Forest". The colors. greens, browns, grays, are favorites of Keith's. I hope he will like it.
I have a ways to go, so I doubt that is will be finished in 2013. I was also thinking about knitting a matching hat.
When I get a chance, I will be back to re-cap the 2013 finishes.
Hope everyone has a very Happy, Healthy New Year!
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11 comments:
I hope your DH has a quick recovery. Such a bummer to have surgery right before Christmas like that. Love the scarf you are knitting for him. And the finish -- so beautiful! Happy 2014!
Such a beautiful finish! It will make a lovely addition to your Christmas decor next year! Laura
A beautiful finish! And I love the scarf! Wishing your husband a speedy recovery. Happy New Year!
Your cardinal sampler is gorgeous! Congrats and Happy New Year!
What a stunning sampler! Congratulations!
Wishing you and Happy New Year and a quick recovery for your DH!
That is a beautiful finish and what a pretty scarf.
Best wishes for your husband's recovery. Congrats on the lovely finish, and have a great 2014.
Oh, I love this finish... Hope your husband is recovering well... Having been through a couple of surgeries last year with my family, I know how hard those waiting room waits are--glad you found something so pretty to work on and keep your mind busy...
Happy New Year!
Wow, your Cardinal Sampler is such a beauty. I have always loved Patricia Andrle's designs. And a great knitting project. A matching hat would look good with it.
I hope your husband's recovery will continue well. Have a great and happy new year!
That is a beautiful scarf you are making and I LOVE the sampler!!
Hope your hubby is feeling better quickly!
I hope your DH is making a good recovery from surgery.
The cardinal sampler is gorgeous & great progress on your scarf
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