to the future

dear friends, thank you thank you for the kindest words on my last post. rose and matt are back in the city, back to brooklyn and chuck to the islands again. i stayed here at home (a very difficult decision) but there is good reason, i have to knit, and finish soon! a wedding is on the horizon, quickly approaching, and i've at least three projects to complete. the above wrap (raverly) is done, yay! it was made with rowan's kidsilk haze and rows upon rows of stockinette stitch. knit flat on the bias and then kitchener stitched together for a seamless finish. soft as a cloud and as weightless too, it's a gift for the bride. my dress is happily standing in for the wedding dress in these photos. the hand painted sign was a gift to me at my own wedding (love this with my entire heart).

i found more vintage yarn thrift shopping, the cone is rayon and silk, there is a stamp inside indicating this, and also another stamp that says crafted with pride in the united states, it's so soft!  the white yarn is made in kentucky, and it made me laugh since rose and matt went there when they left here, it's matt's home state. the kentucky yarn is made with rayon and lurex, it's sweet, i'm glad to have found both of these. equally exciting was the discovery of danish pottery! on it are charming drawings of houses and trees and boats, a village, i want to visit there! the children's toys are irresistible, the tiny pitcher because i couldn't put it down and  i wish i could share the game of cards, show every one. the illustrations are SO utterly adorable, each one is a little work of art.

there is a new addition to my knitting basket that's isn't wool, it's the indigo blue leather tool pouch from fringe supply co. handcrafted by stitch & hammer. already in constant use, either as a knitting helper or a clutch around town. love this! the pretty pouch can be found here.

my blog turns five next week. i've been thinking how i can say thank you, your words and kindness, your friendship and inspiration, have been among the best gifts i've ever received in my life. i hope you are loving your knitting or making or just dreaming of... the beautiful future.   :)
xxxxx lori