Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Yarn Along: The Holiday Edition (and a winner)


I'm between books and between knitting projects, and something tells me things will stay that way till I'm on the plane. Please, don't ruin the elaborate fantasy I've woven in which I knit and read all the way to Singapore while three small children sleep the trip away, behaving immaculately in the 27 minutes they're awake. 

The two books in the photo above represent my holiday reading. They've been waiting patiently for their time. The two handknit hats are winging their way to a little girl in Queensland, who's about to embark on a very exciting adventure to New York. 

Stella and Pearl did a little modelling before I packaged them up. They know woollen bonnets won't be required where we're going.





My holiday knitting plans are a bit fluid at the moment. Initially I thought I'd just keep working on the hats, but I've decided to leave them at home and indulge in something fresh and different (for me). On the radar is this lovely shawl which would be the perfect gift for a dear friend whose birthday is fast approaching. I may have even gone so far as to order some beautiful squishy organic yarn today, because, of course, there was nothing appropriate in the stash. 


And the lucky winner of last week's giveaway, 'How Tea Cosies Changed the World', is Kylie from Canada. Congratulations, Kylie. Email me your address and I'll ship it off to you. I look forward to seeing an elaborately adorned teapot on your blog sometime soon! 

Joining in with the Yarn Along because it's Wednesday and that's just the way it goes.

21 comments:

  1. oh my those bonnets are delicious. congrats to your winner! :)sarah

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  2. Those hats are gorgeous (and so are the models!)

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  3. I love those bonnets!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday with the most well-behaved children of all time.

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  4. Greer! They're PERFECT! Can't wait for Lalie to give them a spin 'round the big apple! x

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  5. The hats are so cute and love that they have ties to keep it snug!!

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  6. Oh my goodness, those bonnets are adorable! I am in love with the pointy one!!

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  7. congrats, winner!!! and the hats are just too too cute!!!

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  8. Such sweet hats! Enjoy your trip, I am sure that your little ones will be perfect the entire flight :)

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  9. these photos hats and models are the cutest things i've ever seen, beautiful work greer. best of luck on your flight!

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  10. i forgot to ask, where did you find these patterns please?

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    1. Thats the question I wanted to ask too. The hats are very very cute!

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    2. Both adaptations of vintage patterns. I've been promising the pattern for the pixie for months. Soon, soon xx

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  11. Wonderful hats, just gorgeous! I hope you get some down time during your flight x

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  12. Greer, I've flown 26 hours with twins and a 4 year old. They actually did sleep for most of the time. Besides, you can strap them down, those seats have seat belts for a reason, you know :) Good luck! Remember to take snacks (I forgot).
    And, I love that pixie hat, did you design it?

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  13. Ok, that gnome hat is way too cute, I love it!

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  14. Gorgeous hats and models as always.
    The shawl project looks perfect for holidays.

    Enjoy your trip.

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