Hello! I hope you're well and this week has been a good one for you and yours.
It really feels like the beginning of summer here right now – and that just coincides with a warm winter sweater I've just finished knitting for my partner Tom. My timing is always a bit strange. Never mind, summertime in Wellington does have its wintry moments.
Tom chose the pattern and yarn. The design is Fort Sweater by Brooklyn Tweed and I bought the yarn (Cascade 220 100% wool) at my favourite shop: Holland Road Yarn in Lyall Bay. You can find more details about the pattern on my Ravelry project page.
I couldn't be happier with the finished sweater, and am so pleased I measured and swatched several times (I really wanted it to work out once I realised how long it would take me to complete!) Tom is also happy and has worn it nearly every day since it came off the needles. He appreciates my knitting so much – it makes me want to knit lots of other things for him. 🙂
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In other spring-related news, I found a great old 1970's basket at our local op shop. I remember these from my childhood and always associate them with kind mums, nice snacks and interesting craft projects waiting within and have secretly always wanted one. So far I've only taken it shopping once, but maybe I will keep my new project in it, ready for weekend picnics and bus trips.
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A few weekends ago I explored the historical Bolton Street Cemetery garden with Tom's mum Clare and Keira. It's quite a special place, steeped in colonial history with many heritage roses and other old plants. One particular grave was completely covered in tiny lily-of-the-valley plants which reminded me that my great-aunt Sylvia had once sent me one of these plants, dug up from her garden and wrapped in newspaper when I was quite young. It made me feel grown-up and important, that I might be able to look after such a special thing.
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