I'm not sure why this proved more challenging than the first one. The amount of mistakes and unravelling that took place with Ishbel # 2, would have driven a saint to drink. The yarn is Manos del Uruguay, Silk Blend. 30% silk 70% merino. Colour 3043 Juniper
2 and a bit skeins
Now I am planning how to make this in a doll size version.
Her special present was "Sally", made by Jenny from www.littlejennywren.blogspot.com
Sally is a beautifully made doll with exquisitely made little clothes. If you look close you can see the gorgeous little cable and bobble pattern on her jumper.
This has prompted more requests from Mia for matching clothing, as some of Sally's clothing has been made from fabrics I have used in making Mia's clothing.
I love that Mia is happy to wear whatever I make, and the majority of her wardrobe is made by myself, and most of her knitwear made by my mum.
I remember a beautiful, red corduroy pinafore with strawberries transfered on the front brace made by mum. Also a coat, not sure if it was patchworked or not but it had lots and lots of colours. Always reminds me of the story pf Joseph and his coat of many colours.
But what sticks in my memory the most was a fairisle jumper knit for me when I was 12. Obviously outgrown it now, but I remember the undyed nature of the wool and the faint lanolin smell.
A glutton for punishment and an addictive personality have collided and against my better judgement, I have begun Ishbel # 2.
But by God this yarn is divine to knit, MANOS del URUGUAY 30% silk, 70% extra fine merino. Kettle Dyed, colour 3043 Juniper.
It is fluid like in its ability, as it glides from needle to needle. Surprisingly flexible, and glistens and sparkles in the sun light. The silk has a disitinctive sheen, but not overpowering the wool.
This provided me with hours of enjoyment and frustration. A delightful pattern, beautifully written and easy to follow.
But knitting when tired, mistakes occur. When said mistakes are realised, words of such a nature that a coal miner would blush if heard, spew out of my mouth.
I have knit Ishbel for Camilla, my beautiful, precious heart, who is now settled and thoroughly enjoying her new school "Wilderness" in Adelaide as a boarder.
Ishbel was knitted using Jamieson's Double Knitting in colour Mooskit, just shy of 4 skeins used. Quite a course yarn, 100% Pure Shetland Wool. Grown and spun on the Shetland Isles.
The fear of attempting something new is gone, the lessons learnt are many and the self satisfaction I have is great.
Next Ishbel, will be in the larger size, I'm thinking cashmere..............
Once upon a time in a far off land Wise men saw a sign and set out across the sand Songs of praise to sing, they travelled day and night And precious gifts to bring, guided by the light
They chased a brand new star, ever towards the west Across the mountains far, but when they came to rest They scarce believed their eyes, they'd come so many miles And this miracle they prized was nothing but a child
And nothing but a child could wash those tears away Or guide a weary world into the light of day And nothing but a child could help erase those miles So once again we can all be children for a while
Now all around the world, in every little town Every day is heard a precious little sound And every mother kind and every father proud Looks down in awes to find another chance allowed
And nothing but a child could wash those tears away Or guide a weary world into the light of day And nothing but a child could help erase those miles So once again we can all be children for a while
