Hello! Today, spring has officially sprung and it really feels like spring here, too. Our crocuses that have done so well this year have finished flowering. Now the scillas and miniature irises are in bloom, and the grape hyacinths are poking their heads above the ground as well. The daffodils in our garden are still in bud, but I saw some blaring their trumpets in Zwolle the other day.
They literally brightened up a dark and cloudy day.
The daffodils grew next door to the bookshop I was visiting for some gifts. In the fantasy novel section, I leafed through a fantastic knitting book – The Fellowship of the Knits: The Unofficial Lord of the Rings Knitting Book. It contains 27 amazing patterns by many different designers. I would not particularly want to knit a Gollum softie or a pair of mittens with Sauron’s scary watchful eye on them, but I find the Elven Armor Pullover absolutely stunning.
After that dark day in Zwolle, the sun began to break through the clouds.
And now it is gloriously warm and sunshiny weather. Perfect for some gardening. I’ve been pruning and weeding, and have sown some edible flower seeds.
I have also started on a fresh springtime knitting project – another sweater for our grandson. It is a bit like a blue sky with puffs of white cloud.
The pattern is Nordsjøgenser from Sandnes Collection 73 Norwegian Icons for Kids.
There isn’t a single sweater in this pattern collection that I wouldn’t like to knit. Besides looking adorable on the models, the pullovers and cardigans also look interesting to make – some with round colourwork yokes, some with all-over patterning and some steeked.
The yarn I’m using is Babyull Lanett, a 100% wool yarn, but so fine and lightweight that it’s ideal for springtime knits. Ah, spring, lovely spring. I’m fine with winter and don’t mind dark and cloudy days, but basking in the light and warmth of springtime sunshine is truly wonderful and relaxing.
Wishing you a wonderful and relaxing weekend, whether spring has sprung where you live, too, or not.
Thank you for sharing. Uplifting!
My pleasure!
Happy Spring, Marijke! Brighter days are coming. I love the little sweater you are making!
Thank you! The little sweater is a joy to knit.
I love the springtime pictures. I love the patterns from the collection. I especially like the pattern that you are doing for your grandson. Those 3 little white V’s placed as they are gives it a great look.
Hi Kathie, it’s good to ‘see’you! The pattern with the little white V’s is very easy and rhythmic to knit. The only challenge is keeping my gauge even over the rows without V’s and those with V’s.