Monday, August 13, 2012

wool colors and a new sponsor

looking out my window, these lovely shades of lavender...


reminded me of this...


and these petunias growing in my window box...


made me think of this...


and this brown bunny with delicate wisps of white...


looked just like this to me (alaska project!)


and this little dog (having the puppy pants scared off him by scout the neighbor kitty), reminds me of...


this, one of several current project on the needles...

hello friends! is this a sign of too much time spent with needles in hand? when almost everything in life is a reminder of hanks of wool you have, or would like to have? ah well, i'm excited about the new wooly additions to my basket! and my sister and i have been super excited making plans for alaska, which is only about a week away now. lindy and i have been researching the northern lights, wildlife excursions and knitting shops in fairbanks. hee hee, well, maybe that would be me (found one!)

this week the children's knitting class i teach reached the maximum capacity, which is six. there were five girls and one small boy, age six. the girls were picking up needles for the first time, but the boy, taj, was already accomplished with the knit stitch. he said his grandma had taught him when he was younger   :)
he was hoping i could show him how to cast on and make those little holes. by the end of class he had the knitted cast on and yarn over down. and then wondered when we would be making socks....
:)


i'm excited to welcome wild faerie caps as a new sponsor! melissa is a very talented knitter, spinner and dyer. she's busy filling up her etsy shop with handknits, handspun yarn, and goodies for your seasonal~ nature tables. visit wild faerie caps here. i've hearted this, ah autumn...!
for affordable sponsorship contact me at lorix5@hotmail.com   ~ have a wonderful week ahead
xxx lori

43 comments:

  1. Oh, what a sweet boy you have in your knitting class! 'When he was younger'--too adorable!

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  2. Having three daughters I never knew boys could be just as sweet. No that we have Rowan, it gets even sweeter! What a sweet little knitter you have and your patience is that of a saint.

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  3. Hi Lori! Beautiful colours and your white knitting on the beach is adorable! Wow, that litle boy is going to be The knitter! I'm sure you have lots of fun in your glass! I wish you wonderful week! x Teje

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  4. Oh I hope you see the northern lights. I saw them once, as a child, truly ethereal

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  5. Gorgeous post :D I've been really tardy with my blog visiting lately but it's been a joy catching up here.

    And only a week to go before your trip! Have an absolutely fabulous time Lori x

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  6. I wish the children could blog and write about YOU! They will learn so much from you, not only knitting, but the joy in creating, fun, enthusiasm, all that you ARE, Lori.
    You always find so beautiful wool. I only have my Polish shop here with a helpful owner but mostly middle-nice wool... You`ll make unique new things out of yours, I know, especially when you have the Alaska lights around you, filling your heart with wonder!
    Have a great trip, you two!

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  7. Hope you see the northern lights. Just think of the yarn that will remind you of it!!

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  8. I love when small people talk about when they were younger. It makes me grin. Such similarities all around you. Are you still getting the countdown from your sister? I have been toying with the idea of offering classes when we land back at home. Any tips?

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    1. yes the countdown! :)
      that is so wonderful you want to teach heather! check in with your lys and or teach from your home, i think you'll love it. maybe i could make a post on things i've learned teaching children to knit?

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  9. Lori, love the pics of the lavender and the little brown bunny : )

    You must be getting excited for your Alaska adventure with your sis. We'll have lots of lovely photos to look forward to. I am thinking of adding knitting to my bucket list -- learning to knit, that is. xxoo

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  10. Only a week away? How exciting and I am so glad you get to experience this with your sister.
    I think seeing the world as it relates to knitting and wool is one of the best ways to see it.
    Your knitting class sounds like a lot of fun Lori and I love that little Taj learned the knit stitch from his Grandmother when he was younger;).He will be a master knitter by the time he's eight!
    My box is on the way? Thank you for giving me something to look forward to.
    Have a lovely Tuesday.

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  11. I love having yarn on the brain :) You have such pretty yarn and I just love how you matched them up to things in your life. It really made me smile. I can't wait to see what you make on your trip.

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  12. Hello Lori, thank you for leaving a comment on my blog and through such, introducing me to your, most beautiful space of the Internet. I am going to most definitely check in regularly to get a whiff of all that gorgeous yarn. Regrettably, my job leaves very little time for knitting and crochet lately; I still try to pick up my camera as much as I can. So to fulfil my yarn fetish I vicariously live through others :) have a wonderful day.

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  13. It's warm here this week (not complaining) and since I have tons of work to do that's not yarn related, I will look forward to the cool, darker evenings to let my brain flow to colors of projects. I can't wait to see what your Alaska project will be--XOXO

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  14. Lori, I completely "see" the connections between those various skeins of yarn and the connected photograph. I often realize after I have been attracted to, and perhaps even purchased, a particular yarn that there was some non-yarn image or memory that drew me to the particular skein.

    Sometimes this realization comes quite a while after the actual purchase. The mind is a very interesting place!

    Have a grand time in Alaska. xo

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  15. I do love a good yarn post. Your yarn is glorious x

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  16. I agree with Greer lovely yarn post...the colors are really inspiring.I am about to dye yarn for the fall and this just reminded me how much I love to do what I do....lavender & earthy browns...hmm.
    Have a lovely wek
    Camilla
    xoxo

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  17. Lori, You know I don't knit, but I relate because everything reminds me of paint!
    These are some beautiful colors. Wish I could hitch a ride to Alaska, it has always been a dream. So glad you get to go.xoxo

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  18. I love that association of different colours and textures. You've matched them so well - the little puppy dog and and the picture of your knitting on the rock by the sea is perfect - it made me smile. I noticed you're following my blog. Thank you very much. I feel honoured. You are such a visual creative busy person - I must get on with my knitting!

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  19. i liked your matching game with the different yarns!!!!
    Good luck for your yarn hunting in Alaska!!!!
    xxxx Alessandra

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  20. Oh my what a lovely post, all of those yarns are just lovely. And a boy in your knitting class, how great. My little man has been asking to knit, but at three all he really wants to to is play with the yarn and needles, which I love to see. I am hoping his interest continues so we can knit together in the next few years :)

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  21. I bet you are beside yourself waiting for that week, a mere seven days for your little surprise vacation to begin!

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  22. The color comparisons are beautiful! So nice to find such inspiration all around you. Sure wish I had such pretty views out my window.

    How very sweet that Taj is so gung ho about knitting! That's wonderful! My 13 year old has a friend at school who took an afterschool knitting class a couple of years ago and knit himself a scarf. He is the type of boy who will try and do anything at least once.

    We are soon off to Germany for 5 days and by the time I get back, you will be off on your own adventure. I know you will have a fabulous time and will have much to share upon your return.

    Wishing you all the best, Tammy

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    1. i hope you'll see lots of green and flowers in germany tammy (it will hopefully be a lot cooler too!), and i hope you have a safe and lovely trip!

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  23. Everything looks gorgeous! I love the freckled bunny best. :)) I'm busily making skellys and pumpkins - my favorites! xox

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  24. I LOVE how you did this post. Just brilliant.

    And soon you will see the aurora borealis! We are so blessed as to get to see them from here from time to time. (But come to think of it, I haven't seen them this summer.)

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  25. pretty pretty! esp. that beautiful granddaughter of yours. i love sun kissed california kids.

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  26. Those skeins! I would not get any sleep, would keep on browsing for a perfect pattern... I was curious about the last project, zoomed in, and noticed the plant. If it is what I think it is, it is native to the Eastern Cape and edible! Carpobrotus Edulis (I looked that up), I know it as a "suurvygie". (Unfortunately it is naturalized in California and not very popular as far as I can gather. I have just managed to establish some in my garden, might have to rethink that.) Anyway, I am off topic. Hope we see you again before you leave, if not, can't wait to see what you saw!

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    1. :) it's called iceplant here, and your right, it's not very welcome! i think because it's not indigenous here. it makes a nice ground cover though, and would probably be good with your children (it's soft)and hardly needs water. yet another thing that reminds me of south africa!

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  27. Hey Lori, it's been a while! I've had a problem viewing photos on my computer, sorted now, at last : ) so I'm really looking forward to back tracking and getting to see all about your wonderful African trip. Sounds like you'll soon be packing another bag, lucky you!Love hearing about your little students. Have a fantastic trip, enjoy every moment x

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  28. Delicious colors for sure!!You know I'm not a knitter right??? then why is it I always want to pick up needles after viewing your posts...oh dear...I really dont need another hobby..heehee..I will just have to visit you and drool drool drool at your creations.xoxo

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  29. I lived in Sitka Alaska which is a big cruise port. There is a knitting store there run by a woman named Lisa. You can walk off the ship and right to the shop. Are you stopping in Sitka?
    Lisa

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    1. oh thank you lisa, that sounds great! we are going the inside passage though, glacier bay, juneau, ketchikan...i wish sitka was on the way too! that's really cool you lived there, that must have been amazing.

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  30. If you are stopping there I have lots of friends who can take you to all the best sights..local stuff.
    Lisa

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  31. Lori, that yarn all looks so beautiful!! I cant wait to see to see pics of you teaching knitting...if I were close enough I would love to be your student hee hee.

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  32. I love that you see things as yarn or projects! I can't look at much these days without "seeing" how I would interpret it in paint :)

    I had an Uncle who was a master knitter. He knit sweaters with intricate patterns of reindeer, etc. That was back in the 50's!! I was happy to read about your one male student :)

    I'm excited for you about Alaska! I'm looking forward to seeing it through your eyes.

    xo
    Lo♥

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  33. Oh, what fun! I always think planning your knitting projects for a trip is one of the most exciting things about packing. =) I always over pack knitting! Oh, well. Can't wait to see Alaska via your camera! thanks for bringing back all the travels to those of us who are a bit home bound with little ones right now...

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  34. How cool that you pull colors and shapes together. That is a sign of high intelligence and abiding passion :-)

    We are both soon to leave. Oh yippee

    Love
    kj

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  35. Hi Lori,
    I love your white knitting project! My lace piece is coming along, slowly.
    I work in a Kindergarten here in Vienna Austria and have some kids (my KG Kids are 3-6 years old) I would like to knit with.
    If you have any suggestions about knitting with young children I would be very thankful!
    Maybe shorter needles?
    Anyway, would be glad for your suggestions!
    Have a nice trip to Alaska!

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  36. oh lovely wool and knits - I love that white Owen pile. Have a lovely vacation!!!

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  37. Lovely pictures! I love teaching kids to knit. Great to hear the little boy is looking forward to socks!

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  38. LOvely picture but the best is OWen seeing that Kitty!!!

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  39. What a fabulous pictures. Its good that the kids are interested with knitting stuffs. That a good sign for the future.
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xoxo lori