"I started photographing my domestic world and writing not just about what I had made,
but why I made it, examining the thoughts that accompany creativity and the act of making."
Jane Brocket from The Gentle Art of Domesticity p. 189 UK edition

Sunday, March 17, 2013

***SURPRISE*** KATIE***









As I typed a few days ago, my great-niece sent me 16 skeins of wool yarn!  I thought she might be able to use a cowl hood in Nebraska where she lives and the winters are cold and windy, so I used a little over three skeins to make one for her.  After a couple of false starts I ended up chaining about 75, then alternating rows of single and double crochet.  I threaded yarn from top to bottom at the join of the cowl, pulled it together to form a gather and sewed a little sheep button on top. Then I persuaded all the girls of the household to model the cowl, except for Molly and me.  Tomorrow I hope to pop it in the mail to fly to my great-niece :-)

Today we ate corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes and carrots.  Did you?

xx,
Gracie





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  1. wendyMarch 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Lovely cowl Gracie and gorgeous girls right down to the little one ☺ Your meal looked yummy. Going to have lunch here soon, hot smoked salmon mmm mmmm lol

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  2. BetsyMarch 17, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Oh Gracie, that turned out beautifully. The way you gathered it makes it even more beautiful. You have some gorgeous girls in your house to model for you. :-). No corned beef here. We grilled burgers and sausage! I'm driving home tomorrow and hope to see you on my next trip!.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  3. Teresa KasnerMarch 17, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Good job on the cowl, Gracie! I got a kick out of seeing all the models.. right down the the baby! We had roast beef simmered in the crockpot for hours, my goodness it was tender and delicious! I had wanted to make corned beef and cabbage but it didn't happen. Sure missed being with you all on friday. This cold has gone to my lungs and my diaphragm is so sore from coughing. Hope to see you soon. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  4. Taci simmonsMarch 17, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    That looks wonderful Graie! Your niece will be very happy.and you are so lucky ... All the girls on your family are absolutely gorgeous.
    Yes, we eat corned beef, mashed potatoes and green beans... An almost authentic Irish dinner.
    Happy St. Patrick's day to you.
    It was great to see you Friday.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Oh how cute! The sheep button is the perfect finishing touch and the corned beef and cabbage looks yummy. Happy St. Patty's day to you!

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  6. gillyMarch 18, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    That's a great cowl, Gracie. Pattern sounds simple enough for me (beginner crocheter!) so I may have to give it a try too.
    I'm sure your niece will love it. Have a great week, xx

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  7. MeredithMarch 18, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    I love the cowl and oh my that sheep button is adorable, Hugs to you sweet Gracie,
    Meredith

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  8. KrisMarch 18, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Gracie. The cowl is beautiful, and I love the color for Spring!!!
    I did cook a corned beef, but we will slice it for Reuben's tonight.
    Hugs to you, my friend.
    XO Kris

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  9. kathy bMarch 18, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I dont know which model is cutest! It s a great finish.

    We had no cb and cabbage, but we did enjoy the day

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  10. AnneMarch 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Hi the cowl is lovely Gracie and your models are beutiful. No corned beef here. Love &hugs Anne x

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  11. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    VERY PRETTY!




    ERIKA

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  12. greenthumbMarch 18, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Looks lovely I bet she will love it.

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  13. NicoleMarch 19, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I really like the colour you've used, green is one of my faves. I don't know if you noticed but it made me laugh, how the snood looked bigger and bigger the smaller the person that was modelling it :p

    What will you do with the other 13 skeins?! We didn't have the same dinner as you, in fact we had a very lazy pizza & potato wedges, but I was out climbing & J cooked so I had no say :p x

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  14. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    That is so beautiful! Well done you with making up such a lovely pattern.

    No corned beef in this (mostly) vegetarian household, but we did have some green vegetables!

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  15. Helen PhilippsMarch 20, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Lovely cowl, so soft and pretty, and how clever you invented the pattern Gracie! I like how you had lots of different models to pose for you!
    Wishing you a happy weeek.
    Helen x

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  16. Mrs. MicawberMarch 21, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Such a pretty green, and the sheep button is the perfect finishing touch. :)

    I can't remember what we ate on St. Pat's day - oh yes. It was braised chicken. (Not at all Irish.) :)

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  17. BarbaraMarch 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    No, today I have made a batch of Bolognaise sauce for 10 people.We will eat 2 with spaggetti and Parmesan. Minced beef, tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, carrots, lentils, garlic, onion, herbs and a sauce base of oxo cube and flour and stock.
    Looks like Grand daughter is serving tea. The cowl suits everyone.

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