Saturday, January 24, 2009

Santes Dwynwen

Tomorrow is Santes Dwynwen day which for us is the Welsh equivalent of Valentine's day . For those of you who don't know about her here is a link to tell you all about her. Llanddwyn Island has to be for me one of my most fav places to visit on Ynys Mon (Anglesey)and we had hoped to go there tomorrow but we are going visiting instead as one of Tony's sisters is in hospital recovering from a heart operation.
Still it will be even nicer to go there when the weather improves which at the moment seems far away.
Yet another cold day here today so it will be in front of the fire later either spinning or knitting. I am spinning a gorgeous Katmoget Shetalnd fleece which I bought in Woolfest last year . I have no ideas as yet what I will knit with it but I am doing it at DK weight with the intention of getting it spun and knit up by Woolfest this year.
On the knitting front I have finished the back of 'the boggy jacket' but its on hold now until I finish Tony's jumper. I have nearly done the body which is coming on really quickly . Ah the joys of knitting in the round ;)
I also made another cashmere cowl for myself this week as I needed a grey one . Not worth a piccie though as its just a plain knit.
Well the dyeing muse has returned and with Dwynwen in mind I was inspired to dye these colours

My creation
Originally uploaded by murraymuddler



Not sure how to do these mosaic thingy's !! Think I need some lessons from Kath ;)

My favs are these but as usual the colours never show up well with photos.




Colour is definitely a therapy for me and I so love creating them through fibres. These have just been listed in the shop and it won't break my heart if they don't sell.

11 comments:

Laal Bear said...

Oooo Annie the pink and gold one has just grabbed me by the throat :0) U x

ambermoggie said...

they are lovely Anne:)

cyndy said...

Happy Santes Dwynwen Day!

Your palette is lovely! Such striking colors !

clarabelle said...

Beautiful colours, Anne! We went to Anglesey quite a few years ago and it was magical.

Claire said...

Beautiful colours. Hope that Tony's sister recovers quickly as well.

kate said...

Oh what amazing color. Fantastic!

fiberjoy said...

Now I have reason to celebrate Valentine's day two times. :-) Hope you had a good Santes Dwynwen visiting Tony's sister. Prayers for a speedy and full recovery.

Color therapy - sounds just the thing to brighten winter days.

Sarah said...

Glad the inspiration is with you - lovely work

Yarnspider said...

Fabulous Colours!

Lin said...

Lovely fibre Anne. I would love to see some pictures of your spinning as I need inpiration!

sarah said...

I must tell my daughter about santes Dwynwen Day as she is now a resident in Wales. She is in Bangor studying Outdoor Sport science and is in love with the area. Will she ever come home to South London? I doubt it!!!