I can be quite ignorant when it comes to English Literature classics (my excuse being that I was educated abroad), so imagine my surprise when I sat down to knit Miss Dashwood and watch Sense and Sensibility: Dashwoods on the telly and a Dashwood on the needles. Lovely film, and - I must say - a lovely pattern too. I am a convert to picot edging, but not - dare I say it - a convert to knitting with cotton angora: it feels beautiful, the colour is very nice but I found it split easily when doing k2tog. No earflaps and - I note with horror as it may be too small - I made the 3 to 6 months size (I thought I was knitting the 6 to 12 months size!), but I had enough with one ball of yarn.
And, I received this treat in the post courtesy of Maglia. A wonderfully colourful skein of her hand dyed yarn, which would make a very patriotic pair of socks in time for the World Cup (if I were a football fan!). Thanks!
I was trying to remember where Mrs. Dashwood came from. I knew it was a literary reference, but my knowledge of the English Classic is a bit sad as well. My excuse? I'm an American, which is sadly the excuse that seems to be the one offered to pardon all manner of lack of education in literature, geography, history, and whatnot.
Posted by: Gina | May 20, 2006 at 07:43 PM
Miss Dashwood looks adorable! And what a bright and fun skein.
Posted by: Chris | May 20, 2006 at 07:48 PM
I love the hat!! If I have a baby girl I just might make one!
Posted by: fiona | May 20, 2006 at 08:20 PM
Ooh that hand dyed yarn is fabulous! Love those colours. You're right, it'd be great for Union Jack socks :0
Posted by: Carolyn | May 21, 2006 at 12:15 PM
The Miss Dashwood hat is so sweet and I love the patriotic yarn!
Posted by: Hazel | May 21, 2006 at 11:05 PM
I am glad the yarn arrived safely and that you like it - happy knitting!
Lu
Posted by: Lu | June 02, 2006 at 10:15 PM
I've been wondering how this would look. I love it. Maybe I'll make one for my wee one.
Posted by: Kirsty | September 20, 2006 at 10:50 PM