Autumn

Posted by Cheryl on Sep 21 2006 | 3. Weave on Wednesday

The days are grayer….and shorter. The leaves are browner….and falling.

Generally, I love autumn. Crisp, clear days. Bright, blue skies. Fresh, clean winds.

But with it also come cloudy, gray days. Hidden, muted sky light. It is not exciting…and less inspiring. Likewise, my current weaving is grayish and brownish to match the weather and the mood. Don’t get me wrong, I like the brown and taupe houndstooth combo, but I long for inspiration.


Hark! I see a new project dawning. I have settled in my mind to expand my Christmas pressies weaving into a ‘mini-exhibition’ for the weaving guild stand at the Knitting and Stitching Show in Dublin this November. I believe I shall aim to do a study in houndstooth, one of my favourite patterns. How timeless! How classic! And it being hip, with-it, and in-style for this autumn, it may capture the fancy of others as well. I have finished the black and gray wool. Currently doing the brown and taupe cotton. What next?


To dispel the autumnal doldrums….tri-colour black, white and cerise pink boucle! Yep, a new day is dawning…

4 comments

4 Responses to “Autumn”

  1. # katarinaw

    Hello Cheryl,

    I’m a knitter from Stockholm, Sweden, and I’ll be visiting Dublin 22-29 December. I was wondering if you could recommend any yarn and/or craftshops in Dublin?

    I was also wondering if you have any tips on what to in Dublin during Christmas and if you know if pubs and restaurants are open at all 24-26 December?

    I would be very grateful for your help!

    Best wishes,
    Katarina

    PS You can e-mail me at:
    regn_och_slask@yahoo.co.uk

    21 Sep 2006 at 2:19 pm

  2. # Aileen

    Cheryl, I love your weaving! It is beautiful. I am a big fan of the houndstooth pattern… I found this great mitten houndstooth pattern in ‘Favourite Mittens’, which is a collection of all the traditional patterns from eastern Canada and north-eastern US. I was thinking about knitting them soon and seeing your fabric makes me want to knit them now!

    See you on Saturday!

    21 Sep 2006 at 10:18 pm

  3. # Leigh

    What a fun contrast of projects. Houndstooth, eh? That’s one I’ve not tried yet. You’ve got me intrigued!

    22 Sep 2006 at 3:00 am

  4. # Diane

    I am crossing my fingers. I hope to be in Ireland in time for the stitch show in November.

    22 Sep 2006 at 3:06 pm

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