tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28701247662862317452023-11-15T22:59:06.692-08:00Knit One, Poet TooKnitting Ideas, Poetry, & InspirationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger775125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-62252341882359724512012-02-20T11:37:00.001-08:002012-02-20T11:40:21.897-08:00Knitting Daily TV Episode 802's Getting Started Knitting, Sponsored by W...I love hats, and have made many in the past few years. <br />
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Just saw this today, with a video from Knitting Daily.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QjrlAEe27D0?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-79008436132699430602012-01-31T15:41:00.001-08:002012-01-31T15:41:09.476-08:00Russ's Cabled Scarf<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16947591@N05/2198444630/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2096/2198444630_82ac4a250b.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16947591@N05/2198444630/">Russ's Cabled Scarf</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16947591@N05/">clellybobus</a>.</span></div><p>This deep purple scarf is terrific. Gorgeous cable design at each end. Here's the note the knitter attached to her photo:<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />I love this cable pattern from Encyclopedia of Knitting.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-78399421683453372542012-01-31T15:35:00.001-08:002012-01-31T15:35:11.592-08:00Red Cable Scarf<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ms_shelleybean/3916540466/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3192/3916540466_722bbefd8a.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ms_shelleybean/3916540466/">Red Cable Scarf</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ms_shelleybean/">ms_shelleybean</a>.</span></div><p>Lovely in red:<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Mulberry Merino Cable Knit Scarf</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-52904817216262234472012-01-31T15:33:00.001-08:002012-01-31T15:33:55.347-08:00Cable-Knit Scarf<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24979504@N07/2359136913/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2060/2359136913_ee77c0cf6e.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24979504@N07/2359136913/">Cable-Knit Scarf</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24979504@N07/">knitstina</a>.</span></div><p>Here's another pretty scarf, again with cables and moss, seed, or double moss stitch inside the cable, and on the edges.<br /><br />This knitter tell us:<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Lion Brand Yarn Cable Knit Scarf knit in Thick & Quick in Fisherman</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-7421912815264442632012-01-31T15:29:00.001-08:002012-01-31T15:29:33.297-08:00Cable Knit Scarf<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterkate/3247989828/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3078/3247989828_f51958b3dc.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterkate/3247989828/">Cable Knit Scarf</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterkate/">KnitStorm</a>.</span></div><p>Here's another cable knit scarf, in a wonderful royal blue. This knitter tells us:<br /><br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />I am going to write up the pattern for this scarf soon for anyone that is interested. Favorite this photo and check back for a link to the free knitting pattern :)<br /><br />I blogged about this scarf here: <a href="http://kateseyeview.com/?p=505">kateseyeview.com/?p=505</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-8107066915509378782012-01-31T15:26:00.001-08:002012-01-31T15:44:34.611-08:00Fiona's scarf, showing both cabled sides<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30447657@N07/6711378653/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6711378653_19356e248c.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30447657@N07/6711378653/">Fiona's scarf, showing both cabled sides</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30447657@N07/">salmonbear7</a>.</span></div>Here's another view, maybe with better detail~<br />
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Do you have a favorite cable knit scarf pattern? If you like to share, I'd love to see it, and feature it here.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-53939486880784998322012-01-31T15:23:00.000-08:002012-01-31T15:23:54.265-08:00It's Been a Long Long Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtFTQ01IQDDJi05DHTHuviXVuguFnSUqUF2kN-5bQVv5dp8jmkWzl1ICbK3lWWPsauFixwrSUsbPZEVgxWmzTV89DVAysdjvenRzorRiBw43Z22KYt8PcqdgAusYEjomZCjUDnUYHYH1h/s1600/Scarf+done.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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I'll ease back into the swing of things with a new project I completed. My daughter is in her second year at the University, and she wanted a white cable-knit scarf. Visiting a yarn shop I used to work in years ago, I happened upon a scarf that looked just right. It is cabled on both sides, and simple to do. I added a 3" fringe to finish it off, as per my daughter's request. It is now mailed off, and being used!<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-41813784622232724812011-07-31T14:38:00.001-07:002011-07-31T14:38:59.220-07:00button<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktrico/2953866067/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2953866067_cb7377459e.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktrico/2953866067/">button</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktrico/">darktrico</a>.</span></div><p>Gorgeous detail~<br /><br />Photographer's note:<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />pattern from japanese book, with many modifications<br />yarn : bouton d'or Gaia (wool dyed with plants)</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-58895576873900841442011-07-31T14:35:00.001-07:002011-07-31T14:35:33.470-07:00Pakucho Organic Cotton<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoknitmama/1820280136/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/1820280136_3359b58094.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoknitmama/1820280136/">Pakucho Organic Cotton</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoknitmama/">One_Morganic</a>.</span></div><p>Beautiful colors~<br /><br />Photographer's note:<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Supersoft Naturally Coloured Cotton yarn<br />Approx 10 ply or worsted weight</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-65960943593308903602011-07-31T14:34:00.001-07:002011-07-31T14:34:31.090-07:00Felt Hanging Vase<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30363231@N06/4189553044/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4189553044_d6a001076c.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30363231@N06/4189553044/">Felt Hanging Vase</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30363231@N06/">natsuko.m</a>.</span></div><p>Natural fiber as art~</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-25948735309142956232011-07-31T13:51:00.001-07:002011-07-31T13:51:05.322-07:00natural<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22031601@N02/2778150485/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2778150485_758bf38819.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22031601@N02/2778150485/">natural</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22031601@N02/">carriestrine</a>.</span></div><p>Definitely worth checking out. See note below:<br /><br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Please see my profile for more info!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-63169980050725258932011-07-31T13:49:00.001-07:002011-07-31T13:49:41.485-07:00Gathered Cardi WIP<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeypoo/2543295424/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2543295424_71397645e1.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeypoo/2543295424/">Gathered Cardi WIP</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeypoo/">honeypoo</a>.</span></div><p>This little cardigan is quite sweet~<br /><br />Photo note:<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Pattern: Gathered Cardi from Knit.1 Spring/Summer 2008<br />Yarn: 8 hanks of Plymouth Fantasy Naturale<br />Needles: US 7<br /><br />I'm finally done with the body! The seed stitch bottom border felt like it took FOREVER! It looks cute so far, but I don't know if I could sit through that much seed stitch ever again.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-58331522998238789692011-07-31T13:48:00.001-07:002011-07-31T13:48:20.650-07:00Natural - cotton handknit scarf<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hedgewitchuk/2553474980/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2553474980_defbf5f173.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hedgewitchuk/2553474980/">Natural - cotton handknit scarf</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hedgewitchuk/">hedgewitchUK</a>.</span></div><p>Pretty. I love the photographic detail, each fiber called to attention.<br /><br />Knitter's note:<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />A loose-knit cotton scarf in soft natural coloured yarn. Perfect for accessorising your summer outfits.. combines beautifully with white, khaki, neutrals, linens or denim. <br /><br />Measurements: 15cm wide by 2m long(approx.)<br />Fibre Content: 56% cotton, 37% viscose, 7% polyester<br />Care Instructions: hand wash, do not iron</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-63834081852666112192011-07-31T13:46:00.001-07:002011-07-31T13:46:40.465-07:00Hand Knit Wool Scarflette - Ribbed<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22374293@N07/4135360901/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4135360901_b2e526c0f3.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22374293@N07/4135360901/">Hand Knit Wool Scarflette - Ribbed </a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22374293@N07/">valeriesgallery1</a>.</span></div><p>Thick and inviting - the natural knit scarf.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-6491424043936803132011-07-31T13:45:00.001-07:002011-07-31T13:45:23.923-07:00Knitting Project<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloodroot/2087315109/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/2087315109_837600359c.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloodroot/2087315109/">Knitting Project</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloodroot/">bloodroot</a>.</span></div><p>This knitter tells us:<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Here's what I've mostly been working on lately-- a houndstooth pattern scarf made from organic cotton. I ordered the pakucho stuff from elann and it's awesome! Though it's not as soft as I expected, it has a nice feel and I really like all the history behind it. Plus you can get really nice colors but they're all undyed! Whee!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-75484823111546392392011-07-31T13:44:00.001-07:002011-07-31T13:44:51.605-07:00Natural<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zanyshani/3014899961/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3014899961_4df42ef2a4.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zanyshani/3014899961/">Natural</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zanyshani/">ZanyShani</a>.</span></div><p>There is nothing like a natural yarn. The possibilities are endless. . . and any pattern knit in a natural yarn seems to pop.<br /><br />Photographer's note:<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Malabrigo merino worsted purchased at Stitches East from Webs</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-314855225202933902011-07-31T13:43:00.001-07:002011-07-31T13:43:00.966-07:00natural knit<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sexyhandmade/5980248529/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5980248529_d2f3ab06a5.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sexyhandmade/5980248529/">natural knit</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sexyhandmade/">sexyhandmade</a>.</span></div><p>Today I'm looking for anything that qualifies as a "natural knit." Could be yarn, color, organic fibers. . .</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-11041769124639213612011-07-01T08:58:00.001-07:002011-07-01T08:58:09.700-07:00Tri color Blue Red and White charms, July limited edition<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yoola/4767400320/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4767400320_8193f8177b.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yoola/4767400320/">Tri color Blue Red and White charms, July limited edition</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yoola/">YooLaDesign</a>.</span></div><p>Very cool. Knitter's note:<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />A 1.6"(4cm) crocheted tri color flower to celebrate July's many events, amongst 4th of July and the tour de france.<br /><br />When purchasing this charm please let me know which of the 3 you would like to have.<br /><br />It comes on a sterling silver chain length is 12"(42cm), but can be adjusted to your preferences.<br /><br />The sunflowers are made in a rare technique using a tiny crochet hook. Check my tutorials section if you want to learn how to create it yourself.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-46714596487974641362011-07-01T08:56:00.001-07:002011-07-01T08:56:51.956-07:00patriotic bracelet<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7sails/4741626059/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4741626059_65000d2499.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7sails/4741626059/">patriotic bracelet</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7sails/">SevenSails.etsy</a>.</span></div><p>What a fun idea! Knitted bracelet for the 4th of July. Braided icord~</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-86100447190045824072011-07-01T08:54:00.001-07:002011-07-01T08:54:28.834-07:00Dave Cole - The Knitting Machine<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/641380372/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1197/641380372_9173516df9.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/641380372/">Dave Cole - The Knitting Machine</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75075321@N00/">confetti*snowstorm</a>.</span></div><p>Love this! Photo note and link:<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />Dave Cole's "The Knitting Machine" presented at MASS MoCA on the 4th of July weekend, 2005. Courtesy of Dave Cole, photo by Arjen Noordeman.<br />Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting exhibit at the Museum of Art & Design <br /><br /><a href="http://www.madmuseum.org/site/c.drKLI1PIIqE/b.1506945/k.3AD7/Radical_Lace__Subversive_Knitting.htm">www.madmuseum.org/site/c.drKLI1PIIqE/b.1506945/k.3AD7/Rad...</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-63277546180677005532011-07-01T08:52:00.001-07:002011-07-01T08:52:51.884-07:00Happy 4th of July Knit Flag<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22810456@N07/2642593713/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2642593713_39e01eb7c4.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22810456@N07/2642593713/">Happy 4th of July Knit Flag</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22810456@N07/">pietrukb</a>.</span></div><p>Fun knitted flag for the 4th of July~</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-65656677135059225432011-04-05T08:22:00.000-07:002011-04-05T08:22:48.430-07:00Knitting Socks, a Poem<style>
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</style> <div class="MsoNormal">I found this poem on a website called <a href="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:b8PZ_78kl2wJ:beck.library.emory.edu/greatwar/poetry/view.php%3Fid%3Deaton_Eaton109+poetry+knit&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a&source=www.google.com">The Great Wa</a>r~ </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>The Boston Transcript reprinted the following poem in 1917, just as it appeared in that paper November 27, 1861.</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">CLICK, click! how the needles go</div><div class="MsoNormal">Through the busy fingers, to and fro--</div><div class="MsoNormal">With no bright colors of berlin wool,</div><div class="MsoNormal">Delicate hands today are full:</div><div class="MsoNormal">Only a yarn of deep, dull blue,</div><div class="MsoNormal">Socks for the feet of the brave and true.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Yet click, click, how the needles go,</div><div class="MsoNormal">'Tis a power within that nerves them so.</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the sunny hours of the bright spring day,</div><div class="MsoNormal">And still in the night time far away.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Maiden, mother, grandame sit</div><div class="MsoNormal">Earnest and thoughtful while they knit.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Many the silent prayers they pray,</div><div class="MsoNormal">Many the tear drops brushed away.</div><div class="MsoNormal">While busy on the needles go,</div><div class="MsoNormal">Widen and narrow, heel and toe.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The grandame thinks with a thrill of pride</div><div class="MsoNormal">How her mother knit and spun beside</div><div class="MsoNormal">For that patriot band in olden days</div><div class="MsoNormal">Who died the Stars and Stripes to raise--</div><div class="MsoNormal">Now she in turn knits for the brave</div><div class="MsoNormal">Who'd die that glorious flag to save.</div><div class="MsoNormal">She is glad, she says, ''the boys" have gone,</div><div class="MsoNormal">'Tis just as their grandfathers would have done.</div><div class="MsoNormal">But she heaves a sigh and the tears will start,</div><div class="MsoNormal">For "the boys" were the pride of grandame's heart.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The mother's look is calm and high,</div><div class="MsoNormal">God only hears her soul's deep cry--</div><div class="MsoNormal">In Freedom's name, at Freedom's call,</div><div class="MsoNormal">She gave her sons--in them her all.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The maiden's cheek wears a paler shade.</div><div class="MsoNormal">But the light in her eyes is undismayed.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Faith and hope give strength to her sight,</div><div class="MsoNormal">She sees a red dawn after the night.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Oh, soldiers brave, will it brighten the day,</div><div class="MsoNormal">And shorten the march on the weary way,</div><div class="MsoNormal">To know that at home the loving and true</div><div class="MsoNormal">Are knitting and hoping and praying for your</div><div class="MsoNormal">Soft are the voices when speaking your name,</div><div class="MsoNormal">Proud are their glories when hearing your fame.</div><div class="MsoNormal">And the gladdest hour in their lives will be</div><div class="MsoNormal">When they greet you after the victory.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-83738921704302516312011-04-05T08:06:00.001-07:002011-04-05T08:08:10.837-07:00Royal Roundup: Saturday Morning CartoonsA friend of mine shared this link on Facebook - what fun! Now, you don't have to mourn the fact that you're busy and can't attend the Royal wedding, and can knit your own. I love it!<br />
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<a href="http://wedinator.icanhascheezburger.com/2011/03/27/funny-wedding-photos-royal-wedding-knitting-kate-middleton-royal-roundup-saturday-morning-cartoons/?utm_source=embed&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sharewidget"><img alt="funny wedding photos - royal wedding - knitting - kate middleton - Royal Roundup: Saturday Morning Cartoons" class="event-item-lol-image" height="500px" src="http://wedinator.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/61e9e969-bf41-42c9-9c52-48e7aa432ad2.jpg" title="funny wedding photos - royal wedding - knitting - kate middleton - Royal Roundup: Saturday Morning Cartoons" width="500px" /></a><br />
see more <a href="http://wedinator.icanhascheezburger.com/?utm_source=embed&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sharewidget">Wedinator</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-18125470332902076622011-04-04T20:56:00.001-07:002011-04-04T20:57:49.377-07:00The Hero of Canton<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/danregal/5314496127/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5314496127_f75c701217.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/danregal/5314496127/">The Hero of Canton</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/danregal/">danregal</a>.</span></div>Love this photo!<br />
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Featuring various knitted Jayne hats.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870124766286231745.post-53745171086515709512011-04-04T20:55:00.001-07:002011-04-04T20:59:07.979-07:00Title: Last of the Summer Hummocks; Artist: Kit Lane<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/4128199332/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4128199332_fd9cd8dd33.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/4128199332/">Title: Last of the Summer Hummocks; Artist: Kit Lane</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/">Bear and Bird</a>.</span></div>Photo note:<br />
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Title: Last of the Summer Hummocks<br />
Artist: Kit Lane<br />
Size: 5.75”x4”<br />
Medium: Wool, Beads, Mini Button, Embroidery Floss, Glass Eye, Pins<br />
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This tiniest of unsuspecting Jacabobs enjoys some last warm rays of summer sun perched atop a grassy green and mushroom clad Hummock of Strangeland.<br />
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On the surface a Hummock seems quite benign but lurking behind the pink and cheerful mushrooms is a deep and soulful eye. It might suggest that not everything is always as it first appears, that sometimes there’s more to a thing if one takes the time to really look, or we could make certain conclusions about a being that always prefers to look away from the world and gazing into dark corners while presenting a lovely flower laden smile to the audience. Or…it’s just a Jacabob and a strange eyeball. You choose :o)<br />
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This little world is quite sturdily made by the needle felting method which involves poking wispy wads of fleecy wool a bajillion times with a special barbed needle which tightens and knits the fibers together. With the exception of the Jacabob's little beady eyes and nose, nothing is sewn. Nested deeply in the heart of the Hummock, in the pit of its belly is a 100% wool chunklet from a world traveled and well loved sweater, felted and infused with a lifetime of stories from far away lands.<br />
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The whole kit-n-kaboodle measures 5.75" inches tall by 4" wide. (apx 14.6cm x 10.2cm)The 11 pink dress makers pins can be rearranged to suit your own design sense :o)<br />
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This artwork is part of Bear and Bird Gallery's "Small Stuff 3" Art exhibition in Lauderhill, Florida. Exhibition runs November 22, 2009 - January 9, 2010, for more information visit our website www.bearandbird.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0