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| Holiday Scarves |
The two scarves I knitted are done (unless I decide to embroider some snowflakes on them - still debating on that). They are both knit very simply with garter stitch (knit on both sides). I cast on 25 stitches with medium weight, worsted acrylic yarn (Red Heart brand) and US #7 needles. US #8 needles are the size recommended for this weight of yarn, but, I seem to have misplaced one of my US#8 needles (still have the pair of UK #8 needles), so used the #7 needles, instead. The red yarn was leftover from when I used to knit red hats for newborn babies for the American Heart Association (they stopped asking for hats a few years back). The blue yarn and the white yarn were leftover from when I crocheted a baby blanket for my cousin's grandson. I had added the yarn to my daughter's stash, but, took them back for this project! The scarves are going to two sisters, so, the same pattern, but, different colors!
It rained very heavily during the night and has rained on and off all day, today. M was able to fertilize some of the fruit trees during his visit (the rain had ceased for a bit when he arrived, but, then, it began to drizzle while he was here; then, it rained quite heavily shortly after he left). He brought me two small bunches of variegated azaleas from his garden.
Today, I decorated the Christmas tree:
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| Christmas Tree 2023 |
My daughter was sleeping off a migraine headache most of the day, but, she placed the tree topper after she woke up and felt better.
We had leftover French toast and bacon for brunch. For dinner, I cooked a spicy "devilled beef" - thinly sliced beef sauteed with onions and tomatoes, etc., with plenty of chili powder and other spices. Daughter cooked the rice to go with it.
I am also cooking another beef smore (which is like a pot roast of beef cooked with lots of spices in coconut milk).
I am also marinating the chicken I bought on Saturday to make a chicken curry. I might leave it to marinate overnight and cook it tomorrow. I didn't make a meal plan this week, but, those will be our main meals this week and there will be leftovers, as well.
My daughter is playing the piano as I type this - the piano is very out of tune, but, getting it tuned will have to wait until the new year!
Today, I am grateful for:
- Rain for the garden
- M was still able to tend to the garden
- Daughter's headache is better
- Daughter playing the piano and filling the house with some lovely music
- Getting some batch cooking done
- M was still able to tend to the garden
- Daughter's headache is better
- Daughter playing the piano and filling the house with some lovely music
- Getting some batch cooking done
Today's joyful activity was decorating the Christmas tree.
Plans for tomorrow include some more knitting!
How was your Wednesday? What are your plans for Thursday?
Your knitted scarves are very nice, I'm sure they will be well appreciated by the recipients. Your Christmas tree looks lovely too, I have to ask if Dancer goes near it? I haven't put mine up as I think it would be a magnet to young Tilly :) That must be so nice to have your daughter playing the piano and filling your home with music.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen. I do hope they will like the scarves.
DeleteDancer does go near the tree and he tries to eat the "needles"! He'll tug at the branches to get at the "needles", but, he doesn't try to climb it. He also likes to sleep under it, from time to time. You are probably wise to wait until Tilly is a little older before you put up your tree. It was very nice to have daughter play the piano. She played some carols as well as some other pieces. :)
What a beautiful tree!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love the scarves - snowflakes would be a lovely decoration. Glad daughter's migraine over - they are so horrid. Never heard of s'more before - only smores toasted biscuit/marshmallow treats!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela.
DeleteBeef smore or "ismoru" as it is also called, is a Sri Lankan specialty among the Burghers (mostly descendants of the Dutch and Portuguese colonists). I'm not Burgher, but, my maternal grandmother was.
The Christmas tree looks amazing and so do the scarves. I respect anyone with the patience to put a fringe on a scarf. The extra touches really make a difference.
ReplyDeleteI hope the rain has helped your garden.
And why have I never thought about having bacon with French toast - you have inspired me.
Thank you, Lyssa. Scarves look more "finished" with a fringe or tassels, I think. :)
DeleteThe garden is drinking up all the rain! I'll probably see new growth by next week. :)
I like having bacon with French toast - I'm sure you'll like it, too. :)
Bless, your Christmas tree is beautiful, a work of art. Nice scarfs; have you decided about the snowflakes? I bet that will add a beautiful flare. The receivers are getting quite the gift & will, I am sure, feel the love wrapped in their creation. Merry Christmas to you & your daughter. ... Mary-Lou =^..^=
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary-Lou. The tree displays a collection of various ornaments bought or made or gifted to me over the years. :)
DeleteI haven't embroidered the snowflakes on the scarves, yet (was busy knitting another gift, today), but, will take a picture when I do. Merry Christmas to you and Mr. Man and Dancer says "Meowy Christmas" to your two kitties!
Beautiful scarves! And beautiful tree! Glad your daughter feels better now. Migraines are so difficult. andrea
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andrea. Yes, migraines are difficult (I used to get them, too).
DeleteThe tree is beautiful. So festive. And I really like the scarves. An attractive design that I think even I could do! Maybe I'll have to get my knitting back out after the holidays.
ReplyDeleteThank you, June. I've an assortment of ornaments, collected over the years, each with a memory or two attached, on the tree! But, that's what makes it so special, I think. :)
DeleteThe scarves are really easy - knit on both sides and the stripes are easy to do. I think it would be lovely if you decide to start knitting, again. :)
Your scarves look stunning, your tree, too. I'm amazed at the amount of rain you are getting lately, but I know it is welcome for the garden.
ReplyDeleteWe are relieved that we have had some respite from snow lately, but I guess the skiers aren't too thrilled. No doubt they will get some soon.
Thank you, Bushlady. I'm glad to get the scarves done and I've made a note of how many stitches to cast on for future reference!
DeleteIt has rained all day, today! I've heard on the news that we've had up to 4 inches of rain in some areas! Glad you have had a break from all the snow! It'll be good for driving during the Christmas weekend.
The scarves are looking lovely! And so is your tree. I love all the cheery ornaments! I'm sure your daughter's piano playing is making your home feel even more like home!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie. I'm glad I was able to get the scarves done in time! The tree is decorated with ornaments collected over the years! :) It was lovely to have my daughter play the piano; I think I need to start playing more often, myself. :)
DeleteYour scarves turned out very nice. I'm sure the recipients will be pleased. I like the fringe.
ReplyDeleteYour tree is quite lovely. Is it in your family room? So that looks over the back garden?
Thank you, Debra. I still want to make a scarf with a snowman face on it, but, maybe for next year!
DeleteYes, the tree is in the family room and yes, it looks over the back garden. :)
p.s. I'm glad you got rain!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's been raining all day, today, too!
DeleteOhhh, your tree is absolutely beautiful! 😍 It’s gorgeous! The scarves are beautiful as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mandy. :)
DeleteThose scarves look good and cosy. I'm sure the sisters will love them.
ReplyDeleteYour tree looks so beautiful! Xx
Thank you, Jules. :)
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