I'd like to start off by showing you one of my favourite winter outfits. When I have the winter blues I just wear orange! (Plus, I'm all set for hunting season in the fall.) My cozy sweater and matching hat were a gift from the lovely and talented J. Ward. The sweater fits me perfectly. Can't tell you much about the technique, but I'm sure Jilly can supply you with any details requested. Man, you may recognize my socks - we bought the yarn together in Halifax and you knit them up right good for me! Mark also helped out in adjusting the size to fit snug like a glove by giving them a good once over in the dryer. No harm done and they smell good!
Next, I am wearing another ensemble that always turns heads when I am wandering around town on a snowy day. Again, bright colours serve dual purpose - spread cheeriness throughout the world on dreary days and promote safety when walking at night. This time I have Lil' Mel with a big heart to thank for my matching scarf and mittens. I watched her knit a similar scarf for another friend while she visited me in St. John's and she used those fat-ass needles that look like giant syringes for that one, so I assume she used the same to make mine.? The purse, although not knit, was hand-made by Ms. Jenny for me as a birthday present. It is tough as nails and I wear it almost everywhere these days because I like it and it's the perfect size.
Finally, I wanted to display my beautiful winter pearl necklace scarf that you knit me for Christmas not so long ago. I'm not sure if that's what it's called but I certainly feel like I'm wearing a delicate string of pearls every time I put it on. The colours remind me of the light reflecting on a snowy field at sunset. I think it goes quite nicely with my vintage hat that Mark picked up for me at a second hand store.
That's all! Thanks everyone for keeping me warm and well-dressed this season!
meg
