There's been a change in the air this week. Autumn is breezing in on the wind, loosening the leaves from the trees and whistling through any windows left open. I've changed the duvets from lightweight summer throws to cosier covers to snuggle under and whilst it's not yet been cool enough to warrant lighting the fire I've been stacking logs in the basket ready because the change is noticeably distinct.
The cooler weather is the perfect excuse to carry on with warm-winter-woollie knitting and my void shawl is all finished. It's the perfect big snuggly wrap to keep out those autumn breezes. I had a tiny bit of yarn left over and couldn't resist making a few pom-poms for the ends, I'm really pleased I did as they are a sweet finishing touch, though I'm not sure how long they'll stay attached as Toby seems quite fascinated with them.
The book I mentioned in the previous post 'A modern way to eat' by Anna Jones has been provding me with lots of lovely new recipes to try, but I'm finding I'm not a fan of them all. I tried really hard to like her recipe for the wonderful sounding Golden Tumeric milk which is made with almond milk, tumeric, cardamom and honey but I failed dismally. One sip was enough for me I'm afraid! It's a pretty concoction though with a lovely warm colour that goes well with the socks I'm working on at the moment. They're knitted from the pattern BFF socks by Cookie A in Madelinetosh Twist light yarn in 'harvest' with contrasting heels, toes and ribbing top in 'paper', my project notes are here.
On my walks I've been noticing lots of mushrooms and toadstools, it's their season and they are everywhere at the moment. I hope to go exploring and find more next week, family life has been busy and chaotic so I've not been out adventuring as much as I had hoped for but Autumn is still to reach her best here so there's time yet.
I hope to be back more frequently very soon and to have news on new patterns and the giveaway I'm planning. Til then keep well xx
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when I saw your first picture I thought: hmmmm bread? hahahah what a lovely photo! Here in Tennessee the leaves are changing quickly and the wind is here!
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Amazing fungi!!
I’m not sure about turmeric milk, but I quite like the Pukka turmeric tea… oddly warming and refreshing at the same time!!
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I’ve been trying to take turmeric capsules and they have not been playing nicely with my stomach. I’m also not a fan of the taste. Your shawl is exquisite! You home sounds like it will be very cozy this winter!
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Such beautiful caramel colours. Off to check your project notes on the socks as I’m determined to move on from plain knit socks to something a little more complicated.
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Yes, it’s suddenly really autumnal isn’t it. Leaves all over the grass and the washing blowing wildly. The golden turmeric milk looks very pretty, whatever it tastes like! Love the shawl and all of your pale natural colours today, gorgeous. CJ xx
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Your shawl is beautiful Julie. Love the pompoms too !
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Beautiful shawl and socks.
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Haha — I thought that first picture was bread too. What beautiful pictures Julie. And your knitting — Oh So Pretty!
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Beautiful knitting.
I made the ‘Roasted Kale and Mushroom Lasagna’ from Anna Jones’ book yesterday. Delicious and recommended (although the instruction to roast the kale appears to be missing from the instructions. The printed version was for a raw kale and mushroom lasagna!)
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Hello Julie,
I always enjoy watching the photographs you post, with a story about what is going on in your life, just long enough to not get boring :o) Lovely!
The picture of the mushrooms are just wonderful: a complete gnome village!
And your shawl just is beautiful. I’m not that good with wool, just started crocheting, which I think is pretty fun, but knitting is just not it for me at the moment
Wishing you a wonderful evening and weekend with your family! Greetings from the Netherlands :o)
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Beautiful cosy autumnal images Julie….and as always your knitting is exquisite!!!
V x
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Makes me feel warm and cosy, gorgeous knitting, beautiful photos – have you read ‘the little book of hygge’? Your home is very hygge!
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I like the tea too and use turmeric quite a lot in recipes but yes, it’s an acquired taste in milk! Still quite warm here in Michigan, don’t need jackets yet but hooray, no air conditioning required!
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Loved reading your post today. We are in opposite climates and us removing the warmer blankets for the lighter ones ☺ Those mushrooms look wonderful and always enjoy seeing any of your knitting. And that sock sure looks very inviting xoxo
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Lovely photos and your knitting is beautiful. I am packing the house to I know not where, very stressful. We are in spring at the moment and my garden has tuned on a great display for me Nearly 60 years here, it is going to be a wrench to leave.
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Please: keep writting
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Hm! Would it taste better in regular milk? I’m trying out almond milk (instead of soya), and I find even the sweetened version quite bitter.xxxx
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The shawl and socks are beautiful Julie. I have to say even the description of that drink turned my stomach!
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Always such beautiful and perfect knitting! At home, although I also knit, the perfect knitters were my mother and grand mother. My grandmother also did some knitted clothes for a small doll I had. I still have the clothes, although they have been eaten by some moths some years ago.
Such great photographies! Such a way to look at things that you have. Love to receive the new posts at my mail, although I do not always have the time to answer.
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Your knitting looks lovely. Thanks for the weather report, I leave for England on Wednesday and it is HOT here in Maryland, we will also be going to Dublin which is probably even cooler.
Sorry you don’t like Golden milk, I put maple syrup in mine and I sleep like a baby!
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I especially love the yarn in your shawl, both the color and texture.
My husband works in a small factory called GAIA Herbs here in the US. They produce medicinal herb products, including several turmeric products in capsule form. They are organic and very high quality. The owner and founder of the company said if he could have only one herb it would be turmeric. They market their products world-wide now so you might look for it in a health food store there if you want the turmeric without the taste.
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While you usually have super photos these are extra special! Lovely post.
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I so enjoy your photos, knitting and writing. Thank you so much for warming my day.
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Loving your socks; the sock blockers are cool! You take such lovely photographs whether it’s of things in nature or your projects, I can’t help a tad of envy. Have a wonderful October!
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oh! these photos!!! At the moment I seem to be more consumed with photography than with my knitting—-i’m immersed in a project that is not making me happy. So this was the best of all my worlds—-amazing pictures, and lovely knits that I wish were on my needles, too!!!
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Hello, I just found your blog through Soulemama’s. I am delighted to contemplate the beautiful pictures of a country I loved to live in (unfortunately it was only for three years ).
We have two things in common : a passion for knitting ( I discovered a new brand of yarn I didn’t know about: The wool barn. the yarn will arrive soon enough to start knitting socks for our French winter) and a child (adult now) in need.
But for today, I would like to ask you where you found this scrumptious sheep skin?
Thanks !
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Congrats on finishing your Void Shawl. It looks very comfy. You have such a good color sense for the socks you knit. I’ve often admired them. We are well into Fall here in Northern California too and not quite cool enough to start a fire. The fall leaves are beautiful and its “get ready for winter time”. Thanks for sharing your wonderful knits.
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