Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Bedside Knitting


If there's one thing I know about hospitals, there's usually some good knitting time to be had. This was true of our little sojourn last week. Luckily I'd shoved some yarn and needles into my bag when we left the house to see the GP. Several hours later, cosied up in a hospital room, Pearly sleeping restlessly on the bed beside me, I managed to cast on. It's a scarf, one of two requested last year for a pair of little friends to wear to school on winter mornings. I didn't get them finished then. I didn't even get them started. But here is one almost complete, ready for its matching hat. It's  a diagonal rib pattern, easy-peasy, and pretty to look at. Reversible too. I've added a little keyhole to keep it snugly tied at the neck.

I'm slowly devouring this beautiful new book that I was lucky enough to win in a giveaway over at Vanessa's blog. Vanessa is a real proper foodie, and I can't believe she was willing to part with it. I thought it would be just a recipe book, but each chapter has a fantastic bio about the particular cook - people like Nigel Slater, David Thompson, Neil Perry and Maggie Beer. I love this stuff. I love reading about food, why people love it, how they came to make it their life. It inspires me. Lots more hours of indulgent food-reading time for me!



And finally, a finished project. These Fetching mitts are a birthday gift for a friend. I love the colour, and the cables. Best post them off before I change my mind and keep them for myself.

Ravelry notes here.

Joining in the Yarn Along at Ginny's blog.

21 comments:

  1. I too have been enjoying food related reading lately. There is something that I find relaxing about it beside the fire at night. Pretty cables x

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  2. Very sweet mittens and scarf. I can't go past cables. I got quite a bit of knitting done waiting for hospital antenatal appointments with Emerson. I got a few looks too from the other pregnant mothers, and smiles from the older ladies.

    What a generous knitter you are. I find it difficult to give my knitting away. :)

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  3. Oh, fetching is the best pattern ever. I think I have it memorized. I love the way they fit-gorgeous orange wool that you picked out, I bet your friend loves them!

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  4. Glad to hear Pearl is ok. I'm loving what you are knitting. the mitts are very cute and I would totally understand your desire to keep them. I hope you friend loves them to bits. Food books are always good. Jacinta

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  5. I experienced some hospital knitting last fall while waiting beside my little girl too. Love, love, love the color of those mitts. I made some many years ago. I thinkI need to revisit the pattern.

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  6. I love the mitts! I would totally be tempted to keep them too :)

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  7. That orange IS beautiful! I love Autumnal colors. I think scarfs are a great way to try out new stitches, that diagonal rib looks great.

    To answer your question about popping knit dish clothes into the washing machine... the answer is yes ;o) They are incredibly durable and last way longer than anything bought. I'm still using some that I knitted up 3 years ago and they are showing no signs of wear.

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  8. Good Grief! I'm glad to hear your little one is back on the mend.

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  9. It's amazing how much knitting you can do in a hospital....do hope Pearl is feeling better. Lovely. (Fetching is one of my very favorite patterns!!!!--love the orange!)

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  10. The mitts are wonderful. I printed out Fetching several years ago, and it's still in my pile of to-dos.

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  11. Love the mitts! And that color is lovely! It is amazing how much knitting you can do in a hospital.

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  12. The mitts are gorgeous...the color is perfect!

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  13. Such pretty projects! I love the scarf, and the fact that it is reversible. And those mitts--I've added them to my queue, I so want a pair!

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  14. The mitts are SO beautiful! Clever you. I couldn't hope to ever knit something like that. I love the orange colour.

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  15. i hope your little one is better! beautiful knits, the mitts look lovely. fetching is a tried and true favorite of mine too. i think i've made them at least a dozen times, did you know you can make one pair out of debbie bliss cashmerino? if you knit 17 rows instead of the 18 it calls for. random fact. hee hee.

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  16. Oh fun knits! The mitts are a fabulous colour.

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  17. Pretty, pretty!!

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  18. My, my I am so happy all is well now! Beautiful knits as always! Thanks for sharing with us. I haven't made one mitt yet, but I love them!

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  19. I know two little friends who will appreciate their new, woolley scarves! Thank you lovely Aunty Griggy xxx

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