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
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