Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Magic mushrooms

My knitting basket is filling up. If you look closely, you'll see a little pile of things heading towards a very special destination. I can't wait to tell you more about it, but you will have to wait just a little bit longer.

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The other thing I have on the go is a mushroom-coloured Aidez cardigan.

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I'm knitting it in deeeeep stash yarn: Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Chunky. Perfectly flecky, perfectly fall. Speaking of fall knits, have you seen the new collection of patterns by Brooklyntweed? AMAZING!!!

I was a bit high after seeing this beautiful autumn post, and couldn't resist going on my own mushroom hunt.

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I find mushrooms unbearably cute. Sadly, I didn't find any mushroom-garlanded pinecones like Margie did (I suspect she has a few wood nymph friends tipping her off on the best spots), but I did capture a few sweet fairy cups and such.

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There are many magical sights to be seen in the forest. It's just a question of laying low and thinking small...

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18 comments:

  1. honeycatSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love the cardi, the colour, and the cable design. Especially love the pic with the spiders web. So beautiful and so autumn.
    Melanie x

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  2. jokoSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    those close-up photos are beautiful!

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  3. alineSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    beeeeautiful! and for the record, i have thinking small down to a fine science by now, tee hee! A wee folk is soon getting a basket of love from Nicole!

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  4. CornflowerSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    What beautiful pictures!

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  5. JenSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Small treasures. Magical pictures. It's fun to go micro once in awhile. Were those taken in Gatineau Park?

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  6. FrancineSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    gorgeous post :)

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  7. CelticCastOnSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Ohhh thats the perfect colour for Aidez! beautiful!
    I WISH I could have my knitting out in a big basket like that but little hands and dog hair would devour it!

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  8. lamina @ do a bitSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I just love the close up mushroom photos.. beautiful!

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  9. Margie OomenSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    your hunt was super successful. It has been a long while since I explored the forest for mushrooms in your neck of the woods.
    Thanks you so much

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  10. Chrissie's RibbonsSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Your knitting bsket looks gorgeous! I love those colours... and your mushroom pphotos are simply stunning

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  11. JulieSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    the cardigan looks gorgeous already, and those photos of the mushrooms are so magical!

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  12. arounnaSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    can't wait!
    those mushrooms are gorgeous
    xx

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  13. elizaSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    your aidez looks gorgeous, so flecky and tweedy! i have yarn for one waiting in the wings, i should really get on that...

    i also love the sweet pillow on your chair!

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  14. GeninneSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Your knitting is just gorgeous! and those mushrooms are really magical, specially those coral ones. Love! Very few shroomies here in the semi-desert. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  15. madderSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I'd love to knit Aidez, too. Yours is looking so lovely.
    And, all those colors and textures you have found are incredible. Nature is so inspiring, isn't it?!

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  16. kimSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I so love the yarn you chose for this sweater. Wonderful color. Your photography is amazing lately. Hope you have a great weekend.

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  17. JoSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    What amazing mushrooms and beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing.

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  18. bellefleurdelisOctober 6, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    lovely mushroom pictures !

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Merci, my sweeties, for taking the time to leave a comment!