Thursday, January 07, 2010

winter blooms

The witch hazel is beginning to bloom.

Spring can't be too far behind.

The first Flaming Desire sock was completed at the very end of 2009...

...and the second one is well on its way to completion.

Be the change you want to see in the world.
~Mahatma Gandhi

Flaming Desire sock pattern by Anne Hanson in 'New England Red' Harmony sock yarn from The Woolen Rabbit

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13 comments:

  1. Courtney9:21 AM, January 07, 2010

    Every year your Witch hazel blows me away. I really need to get one of those.
    Happy New Year!

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  2. Anonymous9:51 AM, January 07, 2010

    What beautiful photos. I love Woolen Rabbit sock yarn. It is one of my top favorites, especailly for knitting TBL.

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  3. sarah10:00 AM, January 07, 2010

    Wtich Hazel and beautiful socks to match.. such lovely colors. I am happy to see spring over your way.. it was -13 F here this morning in Montana!

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  4. Rani10:26 AM, January 07, 2010

    OH HO! You temptress - spring is dead asleep here. sigh.

    What am I talking about! I LOVE snow. In fact, the wind is howling around the corners of my house and I'm snug and warm. Maybe I'll knit to a cup of coffee.

    I have never seen witch hazel before. It's really interesting and beautiful.

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  5. Magnolia Handspun12:23 PM, January 07, 2010

    The warm and rich colors are just SO beautiful as is your knitting..I have also never seen witch hazel before...very interesting combo.
    Love how you "see" things.

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  6. Patricia1:21 PM, January 07, 2010

    I have also never seen witch hazel before...It's beautiful!!!
    Just like the color of your sock!

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  7. L-B3:48 PM, January 08, 2010

    Nature's curling ribbon, Woolen Rabbit's richly colored wool, Flaming Desire!
    Your imagery is the best out there!

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  8. pdxknitterati/MicheleLB9:14 PM, January 08, 2010

    Wow, a serendipitous confluence of color! Lovely.

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  9. IrishGirlieKnits11:31 PM, January 08, 2010

    Gorgeous colors!! I don't think I've ever seen witch hazel either! So pretty!

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  10. Carolyn Parker8:56 AM, January 10, 2010

    I've never seen w. h. that looks like that. Little flames!

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  11. Anonymous6:44 PM, January 13, 2010

    witch hazel.....amazing. i've never seen it either, so glad you posted it. i love the color here.

    i just ordered a pair of earrings that color. guess it's been too bleak here.

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  12. Anonymous6:44 PM, January 13, 2010

    witch hazel.....amazing. i've never seen it either, so glad you posted it. i love the color here.

    i just ordered a pair of earrings that color. guess it's been too bleak here.

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  13. Judy S.10:13 PM, January 13, 2010

    Don't you just love witch hazel? We just got back from a late night walk and noticed that it's blooming here, too....a very good sign!

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