Gloves and such

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In 2015 I sent Jean Miles in  Edinburgh a surprise pair of the gloves I'd been working on while rereading her blogs, first pix one taken at her place. Second taken while dressed in woolies to go on an recent outing.






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orangerinos all finished waiting for a dip thru a Eucalan bath.


 Current pair started with a base colour of turquoise, leftover Koigu choices are getting a bit thinner but still have enuff to finish this pair. When I first started saving Koigu it could be had for $9 a skein, now  I believe its over $16 US (means almost $21 Canadian, plus crazy post from wherever it comes from).

Also have socks on needles, this is one of the last pair ordered (ahem a couple of years ago), no pix yet as I believe they are to be a surprise.

For the most part this winter has  been verra mild, right now there isn't any snow, none. According to weather peoples we are due for another blast of arctic air next week. Yesterdays temps set records al over BC, it was 10.9 C in Tatlako yesterday.





Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2024 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks for the update and pictures of Jean and the gloves. Our weather here in NC was mild We haven’t had snow for two winters now. Usually we get a small snowstorm or two. Love your socks too, I’ve been known to knit socks and hats from the remains of other sock projects and I always like the” thrown together “ones the best. Keep posting so we know you’re ok. Another Jean in N C

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2024 at 6:17 AM

    Thanks so much for this post linking you and Jean. I follow both of you faithfully! I am lucky to live about an hour's drive from Koigu. And we have a LYS that carries their yarn. Love their colours.I have been knitting for over 60 years but never tried gloves. I think you have inspired me to try a pair.
    Wendy from Ontario

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2024 at 5:48 PM

    Your friend is indeed all tarted up in her flashy gloves and beret. A cheery perk on the hoary white icy day.

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  4. sheetalMay 4, 2024 at 8:07 AM

    nice gloves and your picture is superb. buy womens socks

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