I crocheted two of the hearts together, stuffed them with fiberfill and lavender...
Ohhhh -- I wish you could sniff the screen...
It's a breath of Summer in the middle of stale-indoor-air February.
After they got their stuffing, I sewed up the little hole and decorated them with
seam binding and few forget-me-nots.
I really loved how they turned out.
In fact, I wish I had realized before now what a beautiful presentation they would make.
If I had, they might have been my "go to" Christmas gift...But now I guess I'm one step ahead for next year.
Wouldn't they be beautiful in multiple colors? And nestled inside a beautifully-wrapped box? And when the box was opened, you'd get a wonderful whiff of Summer as you lifted the box lid?
(Note: The pattern is from Elizabeth Zimmerman, the knitting legend, in her book The Knitting Workshop on p. 156. I took a class from my LYS and it was our instructor's idea to knit two of the inside "hearts" of Ms. Zimmerman's bonnet and sew them together. Brilliant! Knitted using Cashmerino Aran by Debbie Bliss left over from my fingerless Fetching gloves on a size 6 needle.)
Very sweet!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I love the idea of a heart sachet... very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhoever receives these will feel very special and loved. How thoughtful of you. They will be a wonderful surprise.
ReplyDeleteThese are SO adorable! What lucky ladies!
ReplyDeleteThey are an excellent gift for the coming season! Or for birthdays! I love the whole idea.
ReplyDeleteI heart your hearts. What a beautiful idea for a gift.
ReplyDeleteI really love how they turned out, too. I am sure that they will lift the spirits of your two friends. Lavendar is so soothing and calming. It is one of my favorite garden plants and aromas.
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What a great gift. I'm on my way to look up the pattern...
ReplyDeleteVery clever! I'm sure EZ would greatly appreciate your inspired use of that pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteSimple elegance- I love them!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a candy for the eyes!