What would an angel spin? Why thread of gold of course!
A knitter enjoys a golden moment.
Even the weaver can't resist a touch of gold.
I've included a pencil here for perspective.
The angelic trio of fiber artists are destined for my guild's Christmas gift exchange. The patterns are from "Angels : A Knitter's Dozen", by Gerdine Crawford.
Those are absolutely angelic! I love them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great work. I just love them too!
ReplyDeletethose are fantastic, and so tiny! i adore them! i may have to find the patterns!
ReplyDeletei'll bet it was fun to starch them though, lol.
Minnie, You drape the "bodice" over a dowel and the skirt is stretched over a styrofoam bell or egg. That part wasn't too bad. Putting them togetner was finicky though --- and don't even ask about knitting that teeny, tiny head --- in the round --- with a circular cast on.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, you know all about circular cast ons don't you. Yah, Michelle knows.
Lauri, I love them too. It's hard to give them away. I think I will try to find some white silk to spin to make a set for myself. These were made with ordinary crochet cotton.
Your work is awesome. You must be doing craft work and baking all day long. A very cute gift for someone who is into needle work. They would be awfully hard to give away though.
ReplyDeleteThose are so great! I love them and I'm sure your guild will too!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou caught me by surprise with these...I never dreamed they could be handknit. Beautiful work...exquisite!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Those are impressive! I don't even think I'd attempt them for at least a few more years of knitting practice!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, I would want to keep them for myself.
ReplyDeleteThey're wonderful. My daughter called them fairies.
ReplyDeletebeautiful
ReplyDeleteGood thing I didn't come across your blog earlier. Now I must have knitted angels knitting and spinning! Just went and ordered the book for next year.
ReplyDeleteYou'll really enjoy them Lavender. I gave mine away as a gift but hope to get around to making myself a set for next Christmas. My advice is to make the head FIRST. It's a bit tricky to get that tiny circular start going.
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