Sunday, March 23, 2014

The Aesthete's Alphabet - K is for Knitting

 

 
 It has been a cool and rainy day here in Cape Town and I'm settling down to put this post together after a long lunch with some of our favourite friends and a few too many glasses of wine. The dishes have been washed, the house is tidy and I am sitting on the sofa under a blanket feeling very relaxed, but also very lazy and can't really think of a whole lot to say about knitting, other than as much as I love hand knitted blankets, scarves and so on, I am far too impatient to ever take it up myself,  so I will have to content myself by admiring other people's beautiful handiwork. (Whew....that was a really long sentence! Clearly wine doesn't improve my prose.)


























Wishing you all a lovely week. We go away on holiday on Friday so the "L" post might only happen when we get back. I'm nearly half-way with my alphabet and haven't yet run out of ideas, but I'm sure that the Q, X, Y and Z are going to be tricky. If you have any fabulous ideas, send them my way please.
 
Till next time
 
Sharon x
 
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13 comments:

  1. Jean Franks BeckMarch 23, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Oh so cozy! Love all of the colors you found, and the big chunky neutrals, too! I think I need one of those super large-ply throws!

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  2. taylor greenwaltMarch 24, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    I love those baby shoes...so cute...I wish I could knit!

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  3. KarenMarch 24, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    Sharon,
    It sounds like a fun Sunday! Wouldn't it be great to be able to knit your own throw for the sofa and bed? I know how to do basic knitting but it's not something I love to do. Great post.
    xo,
    Karen

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  4. flowers on my tableMarch 24, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Sharon,
    I have a lovely picture of you in my mind, curled up in the chair and chilled out. Sounds like you had a lovely day. I love all the chunky knitted throws too, but I am not too good at knitting, I tend to loose concentration and drop or add stitches. Ah well, I can drool over your lovely pictures and imagine.Good luck with the rest of the alphabet, perhaps x could be part of an equation? Love Linda x

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  5. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleMarch 25, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Oooh, these pictures are just divine! I am feeling more relaxed by the second! Having a lovely browse of your blog - it's absolutely beautiful. Will be signing up to follow by email, and Pinterest - am aware that I am sounding like a stalker!! ;-)

    Sarahx

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  6. AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    I started knitting again for the first time since years ago when my Grandmama taught me. I don't remember it being so relaxing! Of course, I was a young girl when I learned and relaxing wasn't in my vocabulary ;)

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  7. flowers on my tableMarch 26, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Sharon, thank you for your comments on my blog, so glad you were inspired to get painting. Good luck with it. Love, Linda x

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  8. Tante MaliMarch 27, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Dear Sharon
    what a beautiful blog you have! So many inspiring details ... wonderful. Funny enough you're preparing for winter we can't wait for spring!
    Have a wonderful time
    all the best from Austria
    Elisabeth

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  9. Divine TheatreMarch 29, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    I have so much catching up to do! I wish I could knit. I just don't have the patience for it!
    I love that big chunky throw. You could probably knit that without a needle! LOL!

    xo

    Andie

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  10. WanguApril 2, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    I Love a good knitted blanket. My stay on the couch isn't complete without one.
    You did a good job posting these great inspirational pics

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  11. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I`m in love with the idea of knitted details in the decor. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing, Sharon!
    Spring Cleaning SW19

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  12. Alexandra HigginsApril 2, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I can not get enough of these knitted pillows, blankets and scarves! I wish I could knit things like these (unfortunatly I can't)
    Thanks for the inspiring ideas, Sharon!
    Spring cleaners SW6

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  13. cindy hattersley designApril 9, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Have a great holiday Sharon! I have really enjoyed this series!

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