I love what I call 'winter lakes' - ones that look just as gorgeous in the winter as in summer. This morning we had a very enjoyable walk around Lake Ngaroto. Our darling doggy enjoyed it too - lots of sploshing and slashing and slopping about the wetlands. Thankfully we just missed out on getting VERY wet ourselves as there was a huge downpour just as we reached our car!!!While we enjoy the delights of winter two of our girls are now 'summering' in the South of France. They have another cosy gift to deliver, this time to my sister. She will probably think a scarf is a mad gift at this time of year but I'm sure she will appreciate all its merino cosy-ness once the European winter strikes!! The synthetic 'fleck' adds a bit of humour and sparkle!
This is a great time of year to snaffle away a few yarn bargains in readiness for next winter when things cool down and the urge to 'knit and nestle in' hits and the new season wool prices are high. Always good to have something on hand to get clicking!!!
We have no lake to enjoy but the Tamaki straight is a reasonable substitute. It has many faces depending on the time and tide,this evening under a full moon it is red and purple fading into lavenders and greys as you look across to the Coromandel.Trust the girls are enjoying their time in France, thanks for the tip on cheaper wool now rather than waiting for next season. I have to say I have started a sleeveless jersey thanks to you inspiring me by knitting for your husband.J.
ReplyDeleteGood on you! Always happy to have inspired someone into creative action!What gorgeous, ever-changing, real life paintings you have to enjoy up there! I often see a colour in nature that is exactly what I would like in a piece of fabric or yarn to sew or knit into something fabulous to wear! S
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