The Flowers of Spring

I´ve spent the weekend on a remote island and as usual it was hard to pick what knitting to bring.

I decided to finish the blue and white Britta hat before I started something new. After a few alterations to the top of the  hat I was finally pleased enough to deem it finished and Ludvig agreed to model it for me. 

Quite brave for an eight-year-old boy I must say – and I hope that none of his school friends see this blog post or he will be teased at school. 

Though, the risk that any eight-year-old boy (in his right mind) would ever find this blog must be very minor, I must say.

Jackie, who often comments on my blog, asked a little while ago how I picked the colours. And I think that I had this pretty Swedish china in mind.

If you have been searching for a matching wool hat to wear when you´re having your coffee you can stop now. 

The design is called Mon Amie and comes from Rörstrand china manufacturer. The designer Marianne Westman got the inspiration one rainy Midsummer Eve – but can you guess how old it is?

I will leave the answer in the comments later.

Another reason might be that one of the first signs of Spring is the appearance of the blåsippa:

Anemone Hepatica

Yes, of course I know all the names of flowers in latin.

Just kidding. I had to look it up. But one of my sisters knows nearly all the names of flowers in latin. Maybe  I should knit her a Britta hat? My mum wanted a Britta hat, too. In cotton. But since I don´t want carpal tunnel syndrome I won´t be knitting her one. Ledsen, mamma.

The second hat that got the seal of approval this weeken was my old Inga Snöflinga hat – even though snowflakes don´t feel quite right this time of the year.

When I knit the lining for the hat in the larger size I forgot to use a smaller needle, so it ended up too wide. It was not a flattering shape – especially not for someone with a very small head and a pea brain to match it (that would be me).

But after re-knitting the lining and sewing it back in place it looked good enough to wear. Ludvig deserved some time off so I did the modelling myself. Took the photo myself, too. 

The result of serious multi-tasking.

You can´t really see that it´s silver lurex yarn, but it does have a sparkle. If you should ever need a wool hat to go disco dancing in – this is it, baby. 

 
 

Comments

[Tish]

I'm picturing you standing in a John Travolta "Saturday Night Fever" pose and Inga Snoflinga under a disco ball with flashing lights all around. Wait- is that Barry Gibb I hear... :) Beautiful hats and brave Ludvig.

[jackie]

Johanne, you are very "Gifted" with your knitting. I am always in awe of your incredible ability. I love your use of colors because I love art( paintings,drawings). The Britta hat, the Inga Snoflinga and yes I include the Doggie pattern hat you made for your daughter last year;-) are amazing. All of the works you create are amazing! Knit on :-)

[Rae]

Wow those are gorgeous you are a wonderful knitter.

[Satoko]

Oh så fina de är!

[Chris]

More beautiful knitting!! I really enjoy seeing all the pictures of the different landscapes of Sweden too.

[Joan]

Johanne, I really enjoy your blog and your very talented knitting. But I especially enjoy all your Swedish references since my father was born in Trolleholm, Sweden and came to the US when in his 20's. I am named for my Swedish grandmother, Johanna, who I never met, but I still have mittens she made me when a small child. Sadly, I've lost contact with my Swedish cousins.

Joan in Washington state
Ravelry name: Azaleaknitter

[Mimmi]

Fantastiskt vackra mössor måste jag verkligen säga. Har du mönster till försäljning?

Mvh

[teresa]

Vackra blommönster. Jag dricker kaffe i Mon ami-muggar från Rörstrand varje dag...
Var det du som skrev på min blogt att du ville ha hjälp att testa mönster till kattvantar? Det gör jag gärna isåfall, du verkar göra så fina saker.