Today is the first very cold day up here… when I woke
up in the morning, it was -25ºC and it did feel quite brisk. And since we last
talked, we have got lots of new snow. Snow always does wonders to the scenery,
and one does not get tired of looking at it and admiring the peace and quiet
that come with it. It does not only do wonders to the scenery; it also makes one
hanker for wool. Wool socks on the very first thing in the morning, and then I
reach for a shawl or a cardigan, before venturing downstairs to make the very
first cup of coffee. I love the cold, dark winter mornings with a steaming hot coffee
and milk (soymilk in my case).
My trip to Helsinki was lovely, I love travelling by
train, my mind needs the slow pace of the train to keep up with the body. I
spent quality time with my girl, walked around the city, did some shopping, and
then there was the book fair. It was very crowded, nonetheless, I enjoyed every
second. And brought home few treasures. The books have taken my attention this
past week and I sort of fell out of the crafting routine. For a few days afterwards,
I did not knit or crochet but now I am finding my needles and hooks again. I
did not even bring my knitting along with me on the trip, I know, sometimes I
just need a break.
In October I went to a Craft Fair in Oulu and bought
some yarn with every intention to knit a fox. Since I have had those yarns on
my desk and have waited for inspiration; it is the face that is always the
hardest part. I have sketched the face a few times, and not until this past
week I got it. I think this is it now…
Look at the beautiful fur coat she has, it is
Röyhetyinen (72% Kid Mohair and 28% silk) in colorway Pähkinä and Tuulen Tytär
(Superwash Merinowool) in colorway Rusko, both yarns by Louhittaren Luola. In
the old times fox was one of the most hunted animals in Finland because of the
beautiful fur and she would really be in danger if let roam alone in the
forest.
As gorgeous as the fur may be, it is too cold to be
outside without pants and a good, heavy coat.
(I had to bribe her with a lollipop to get her to model for me.)
I did finish my crochet sweater and it is very much
like the ones I did before. I have used the one with the doilies in the back
quite a lot and I expect to wear the new striped one much too. I enjoy the
sturdy feel of them, and the shape is so easy to wear. I have some lovely silk
and wool blend that I might start hooking tonight, but I have alternatives too.
The silk and wool blend is luxurious and would make a lovely festive Christmas
sweater, but I am not sure if that is the one, I need to do now. Starflake
Snowflake is in the basket waiting for some serious knitting of 600 stitches
long rows and I don’t have the fortitude for it now. It will get done, there is
not that much left compared to what has already been done, but it needs to wait
for a bit.
It is such a long time I had socks on my needles that
I really should try to knit a new pair… but no determination for them either.
It is either a new knitted fox or a new crochet
sweater tonight. But before anything else, I am going to prepare myself a hot,
tasty glögg. Thank you for being here, thank you for reading, xx.
Wool with you,
Lene
Oh wow - that fox is even cuter than your other animals!
ReplyDeleteStay warm and enjoy the cozy weather. :-)
Thank you! I think I have to work to get the face look more mischievous! You too!
DeleteThe fox's color is perfect! I saw one the other night on my drive home, but not as nicely dressed as yours. :-)
ReplyDeleteI very rarely see one, and somehow it always lifts the spirit! They can have quite bad reputation, but they are so cute and beautiful!
DeleteOh, you have captured the essence of Foxy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle! xx
DeleteYou make the most darling little animals. I just love them. The little wool pockets on the jacket are just the right touch as is the white tip of his tail. I love snow and feel as if winter is so peaceful. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane! I love making them, and adding the details... Used to feel little embarrassed to get so involved in the making, but it seems to get easier with every year... ;-)
DeleteI always enjoy seeing what is going on in your corner of the world. Love the fox!
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen! xx
DeleteYour fox is delightful! I have been feeling chilly in the mornings at +5C. Good thing I don't live there! Bon hiver (good winter) to you. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra! +5C can feel quite chilly... in summertime up here! ;-)
DeleteOh how I love Mr. Fox! And his pants (with the opening for his marvelous tail)!!! We have foxes on our property and hear them nightly. Tyg, our cat, often goes out and thinks he can play with the foxes...not a good idea....
ReplyDeleteThank you Vera! I was left thinking about the meeting of the cat and the fox... strange things happens, maybe they could make friends? Although it could be the opposite and bad things might happen... I hope Tyg is careful and wise and don't push it...
Deletethe imagination and the stories - so easy to weave one for this fox. we live not right on the edge of a town in the u.s. rockies, but within a mile of the edge. it's a special thing to find a fox climbing up your wooden privacy fence over the edge, but it happens. they are so nimble. one worries about the little girl cat, but, between the fox and the Swanson's hawk, well, it's nature. you hope the silly cross bred dog who likes the cat will watch out for the cat, even though the cat does not reciprocate the feeling. she's very old and crotchety. i love your figures.
ReplyDeleteShe is safe as the dog loves her and will guard her!
DeleteThis needs to be a book!!! Please!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for saying so, xx. Although probably no, I would need to grow onto a totally new level!!
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