But I don’t take it for granted. I’m grateful for my home every single day, now more than ever.
When we were first exhorted to ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’, my initial reaction was, ‘……….??????’ (Read: Stunned – is this really happening?) Soon followed by thoughts like, ‘What can I do, other than just staying home?’ and also, ‘But what about people who don’t have a safe home?’
One of the ideas that popped into my mind for positive things to do was to design a knitting pattern. Something small and not too complicated, but just complicated enough to take a knitter’s mind off their worries for a while. Something that would be comforting to wear and suitable to send as a gift to a friend or relative when it’s impossible to visit them.
After many swatches, sketches and tries, it became this loop. I’ve made two versions. You’ve already seen the pink one at the top of this post, and this is me wearing the blue one.
Lovely design, thank you! And thank you for your thoughtful blog.
Hello, dear ‘colleague’ from afar. Thank you for your kind comment.
What a lovely pattern and story. I saw the little houses right away!
Ah, that’s great! I was wondering whether other people would recognize the houses.
Thank you for the lovely pattern and story. I noticed the houses as well… A timely pattern as most of us are still tied to our houses. Knitting and gardens are helping to pass the time. Stay safe
Thank you for your kind words. It’s good to hear from you.
Lovely design; one of my favorite poems.
Thank you! I think it’s very special that words from around 1620 are still read and appreciated as much as when they were written.
Lovely pattern and lovely words. Having a home is indeed something to be thankful for.
I know just how you feel, but I must say that you look very pretty and at ease in the photos!
I wish I could make a blush smiley here – that’s just what I need. Thank you for your lovely comment, and I hope you’ll en joy knitting Thús in your Bed of Roses yarn.
Lovely design, thank you! And you are a lovely model!
P.S. I love grafting and I think it’s magical…
Thank you and thank you! And the next time I really can’t get out of grafting something, I’ll come to you for advice.
This is lovely! I’m going to knit in in silk as a Xmas gift fir my daughter-in-law, and will be making a donation to both Shelter and the Salvation Army. Thank you so much. I will think of you whilst I’m knitting.
Hi! That sounds like a great idea (both the gift knitting and the donations)! And may the knitting process bring you happy moments for yourself, too!
This is very beautiful, I appreciate your simple yet kimd perspective.
Thank you!