We awoke this morning to a beautiful sight–light, powdery snow covering everything in a delightful puffy coat!
I think that winter is finally here: the weather is calling for snow and temps not higher than 25 degrees for the next week. I love it!
The snow is still falling and adding to the three or four inches we have already :-)
Over at the “farm,” the animals are glad for the respite from the vicious wind that has been blowing the past several days–it’s still breezy today but not the 25 mph plus that we’ve had.
So what’s a better occupation for a cold winter day than cozying up with your favorite hot drink (hot chocolate with Mackinac Island Fudge ice cream anyone?) and looking at pictures of a cozy afghan?
This an afghan pattern that Mom has made a couple of times for a special friend or two over the last few years. We’re finally getting the pictures up of one of the completed blankets :-)
The pattern is called “The Tree of Life”
Below each tree panel is a ‘flower garden’:
This shows the blanket before the edge was attached:
With the edge sewn on:
And the edge its’ self! It is a very pretty bit of work on it’s own and might work well for a lot of things. (or so Mom tells me….I haven’t made it past the straight knitting part, let alone pearling, so don’t know much about the subject :)
So until next time we pray that your wood pile will be well filled, your hot cocoa close to hand and a nice afghan never too far out of reach!
Matthew
Hi Matthew,
Sure wish we had some snow like ya’ll :). Pictures just don’t do your Mom’s afghan justice. I’m glad you posted these pictures. I’ve told my grandmother all about it. I’m excited that I will be able to show it to her. Hope you and your family are doing well! Please give your Mom a hug for me!
Blessings,
Elizabeth