If you have been with me a while, you know that I name my Ravelry projects after video games. There are exceptions to that from time to time. Today’s post talks about one of those exceptions.
Battenfeld Farm is nursery here in Rhinebeck that grows the beautiful Anemone (a-nem-o-nee) for both wholesale and retail sale. You can pop into the work room and throw money into a cigar box and walk away with a beautiful bouquet. As I was putting my flowers in a vase, I noticed one rogue flower in the mix. A Ranunculus! And, speaking of the Ranunculus…
The Ranunculus is a pattern by Midori Hirose. It is well written and fun to knit. She provides video tutorials for most sections and there are plenty of knitters on YouTube who have done the same. I elected for the short-sleeved version and made mine a tad longer than the pattern states. This sweater is so comfortable and light-weight, and the color is stunning. A winner in my book. Please read the pattern through before knitting this and take advantage of those tutorials if you get stuck. It is so worth the effort. Carver agrees.
Oh how I loved this project. I purchased the yarn at Infinite Yarns in Farmingdale, Long Island; a friendly place with an abundance of yarn! I went with an open mind, not really knowing what yarn I wanted to work with. Then I saw it. The wall of Noro! ::she swoons:: Noro is a yarn that is lovely in photos, but in person will knock your socks off. The beauty of the Silk Garden yarn is that strand of silk that gives the yarn a subtle and distinctive sheen. The depth and variation of color makes this brand very special and I have yet to see images that do justice to its complexity . It is a woolen spun and slubby yarn that is dyed in colors that your eyes never tire of and the slight presence of lanolin make it easy on the hands. Give it a try.
Carver is getting better around my knits and it’s a good thing; there was a time when he could not be in the same room with any yarn. Look at that good boy!
Today’s Saint: Pope St. Anastasius I. Full disclosure. I picked this saint because out of all the saints whose feast is today, he was the only one that didn’t die a gruesome martyr’s death. I spared you the gories and you are most welcome. Anastasius was only Pope for 2 years, but he was a staunch defender of the faith. He is the one who instructed priests to stand and bow their head as they read from the Gospels. Don’t confuse this fellow with the other Anastasius who, you guessed it, died a gruesome martyr’s death.
In my cup: A delish cuppa white tea in this beautiful mug-both a gift from a friend.
In my ears: Absolutely nothing. I am typing this at 5:15am. The house is dark and quiet. The fire is starting to catch. All is right with the world.
I hope all is right in your world as we get closer to the arrival of Baby Jesus!
Love,
ReginaMary
Cosmicknitter 
If I knew I had forgotten that you’re from Rhinebeck! If I make my annual trip Upstate this summer, we totally need to meet for lunch! I have never worked with Noro, I’m desperately trying not to buy any more patterns or start any more projects and you’re making it so difficult! I love this sweater, though. Beautiful color and beautiful work.
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Oh, I am going to hold you to that! How far apart are we?
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About an hour drive.
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What the heck are we waiting for??? Let’s make plans!!
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I like the way you think! I’m usually up in June.
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I can come down or we can meet half way. Life is too short to miss out on a friendship.
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I say we meet in the middle and have lunch and tour yarn shops. I’ll let you know when I’m gonna be up there.
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I love that idea! Thank you!! xoxo
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I just checked – 56 minutes straight down Rt 9!
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Where you at, girl? Westchester? Hit me up!
reginamary@cosmicknitter.com
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I just love anemones and ranunculus! My MIL had a green thumb and planted ranunculus in the spring and dig them back up before the frost. Beautiful flower and fun word to say.
Good boy, Carver. Pepper leaves my knitting alone but loves and chews the finished items. 🙁
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Thank you, Patti!!! He is a good boy. As for flowers, I will reserve the planting/digging up types for when I am retired. They are stunning, though!
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I’m retired and I don’t have a very green thumb. It’s partly green and mostly brown. My MIL was a truly remarkable woman. She planted a 20×40 vegetable garden every year until her stroke in 2002. Plus worked full time. The garden and kitchen were her favorite places to be. How I miss her.
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I love this, Patti. I have such fond memories of my Italian grandfather’s garden. It was big. Fenced in and even had a gate. I can recall smells and the sight of his towering tomato plants. Ah! I could cry thinking about it. Thank you for sharing your memory with me. Your MIL sounds like an incredible woman. I would give anything to spend an hour by her side.
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Unfortunately another stroke took her in 2005.
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May she rest in peace. How wonderful that her legacy continues even in these little conversations. That’s powerful.
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That’s a beautiful Ranunculus. I love the color.
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This is beautiful Regina, I love how it turned out and the colour is gorgeous.. So pleased Carver is a good boy too haha.. … 🙂 He is looking good..
You painted a wonderful picture of 5:15am when all quiet in the house, as the fire just starts going..
Have a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year to you..
Much love xx Sue xx ❤
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Thank you, Sue. Much love to you and yours!
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❤ 🙂 ❤
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It’s a beautiful coloured jumper.
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Beautiful sweater!
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Thank you! I really love wearing it.
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That’s a beautiful sweater, Regina Mary, and the color’s soo pretty! I think your short-sleeved version is adorable.
Carver seems to think the sweater’s his, haha… He’s definitely growing into a good boy without a doubt!!
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That’s Anita! Carver knows Santa’s on his way. He’s playing his cards right! 🤣
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Your Ranunculus is gorgeous Regina and isn’t Noro yarn awesome. Carver is such a sweetheart ☺️
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Thank you! And OMG yes! The depth of color in this yarn is special. I took one photo outside because the yarn has a sheen that is so subtle. Very beautiful.
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You’re welcome and that’s how I feel about Noro too.
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Your Ranunculus is beautiful! I agree with you about Noro Solo – love it 🙂 And Carver is VERY good!
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Wow what a beautiful sweater! The yarn color – wow!
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Thank you! You have to see it in natural light. The silk really adds some gorgeous depth.
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Almost too pretty to wear, you might have to make it art 😀
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Love your Ranunculus, I really need to knit one of those!!!
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