good people

I knit this cowl for my Alberta sister. She invited me to stay in her hotel in Chicago, and deserved a handknit gift in return.


I knit the entire cowl on the drive down to Illinois, while Patty and Jasche drove.

Pattern is Wonky from Knitty.

notes from November 13th's meeting

a blue true dream of sky

Title by e.e. cummings

asymmetrical baby jacket

This is fast turning into a photo/knitting blog, isn't it...ah well. I'm going to roll with it.


This is my very first sweater! It was really easy to make, a super pattern. I love the asymmetrical aspect to it, and anything with big buttons makes me pretty happy.


This was knit for my friend Jared's upcoming baby. He's pretty much one of the greatest people ever, and he's going to make a great dad. And based on his gut feelings he's ~80% sure it's going to be a boy! I think charcoal gray would look lovely on a girl as well, though.

Pattern can be found here.

Thorpe

I knit this for my dad, for his birthday, to wear while he jogs in the cold Manitoba Winter. It was knit with Cascade 220, with the wool held double, so it will be extra warm.

Pattern is Thorpe from Through The Loops.

A few weeks ago I gave my dad a hug and told him he smelled nice.

"You smell...like safety."

the butterfly tree

A while after my friend moved into a new apartment, I noticed the most beautiful plant on her windowsill. She told me it had been a housewarming gift from Yayoi. The plant reminded me so much of butterflies...and I was amazed to hear that the petals of the plant actually open and close at day and night...like the pages of a beautiful book. Like wings. Like the slowest most beautiful flight.

Two weeks ago, while at church, Yayoi handed me a pot full of dirt.
"They will grow."

It has been such a gift to see these small beings come out of earth.