It’s nice, isn’t it? So what am I going to do with it, now that it’s finished? Well, I’ve decided to keep it for if/when our friends come back, even if it is only for a short visit. I’ll gift-wrap it, stick a sticky note with her name on it, so that I won’t forget what’s inside, and put it away in the basket where I keep more gifts for later/someday.
I couldn’t find anything about the inspiration behind this design, but it made me think of the animated film Song of the Sea. Based on an Irish folk tale, the film tells the story of 10-year-old Ben and his mute sister Saoirse, who turns out to be a selkie (somebody who can turn into a seal and back again).
The drawings in this film are exquisite. To give you an impression in case you haven’t seen it, here is the official trailer:
So lucky is your friend to have such a beautiful gift waiting for her return! And thank you for the Song of the Sea trailer, now I need to see the film.
Oh, yes, do. It is enchanting!
I knitted Song Of The Sea as a shawl and really enjoyed the project?
I have also knitted with the Vivacious 4Ply which is a fabulous yarn!
You should keep the cowl and wear it yourself!
Jx
What a coincidence! Or perhaps more like the same kind of taste.
I made this a few years ago in a similar color. I like the pattern very much. Thanks for the reminder!
Another one! How lovely!