Knittin' Honey!



Ich weiß nicht, was soll es bedeuten,
Daß ich so traurig bin,
Ein Märchen aus uralten Zeiten,
Das kommt mir nicht aus dem Sinn.
Die Luft ist kühl und es dunkelt,
Und ruhig fließt der Rhein;
Der Gipfel des Berges funkelt,
Im Abendsonnenschein.

Die schönste Jungfrau sitzet
Dort oben wunderbar,
Ihr gold'nes Geschmeide blitzet,
Sie kämmt ihr goldenes Haar,
Sie kämmt es mit goldenem Kamme,
Und singt ein Lied dabei;
Das hat eine wundersame,

Gewalt'ge Melodei.

Den Schiffer im kleinen Schiffe,
Ergreift es mit wildem Weh;
Er schaut nicht die Felsenriffe,
Er schaut nur hinauf in die Höh'.
Ich glaube, die Wellen verschlingen
Am Ende Schiffer und Kahn,
Und das hat mit ihrem Singen,
Die Loreley getan.

"Die Lorelei", by Heinrich Heine (1799-1856, written 1822)

It's been a little while since I've really blogged. This past week has been nice - getting back to friends and activities that I've been missing. It was great to get back to ringing and singing and I enjoyed that thoroughly. EfM was terrific - seeing people I had learned with before with a whole bunch of new people at various places in the program. This year will be very meaningful - I just know it - as long as I keep up with the reading!
Choir practice was fun - Nancy's trips to Menchie Music in PA has really paid off with some interesting and beautiful new music. Our music folders were almost all completely new! Sunday's music was so much fun.
Monday was a very lazy day off for Labor Day - but the "Lorelei" in my life, so unlike
the Rhine sirens beckoning sailors to their deaths was my knitting. I worked a bit on the Aestlight Shawl (above) and finally finished the Francis hat after completing the second of the Green Autumn Mittens. The two-color pattern in the hat does not stand out well, but that's actually OK.
Of course last week I received two terrific books - actually one is more of a booklet - Jared Flood's Made in Brooklyn, put out by Classic Elite Yarns, was the delight I thought it would be. If you want to see pictures
and discussions of all the patterns, definitely check out his blog.
Alice Starmore's book about Fair Isle Knitting also arrived - and what treasure tro
ve of learning was to be found! There were even a few of her now-famous patterns. I am going to try to get to the chapter on color very soon.
The other Lorelei in my life comes from The Twist Collective - another online magazine with lovely patterns. I've knit the first inch or so of the pattern - have decided to knit all together to the armholes and then divide. It's always been better that way in my experience. The yarn is a wool laceweight that I have doubled. It seems to be working out well. It knits beautifully and I'm on gauge, how bad can that be?:) I've placed it's first picture next to the poem of the same name by Herr Heine.
Let's see, what else is new?
Yesterday I went to another county to cover a hearing for a friend, then we had lunch together, which was delightful. Then to St. Johns to help out with the final bit of the mailings, then home, then bell practice - a lot of fun.
Today was fairly straightforward - work, then EfM, then home:)
Well I'd better quit - I think my 2.5 readers have fallen asleep!:) And since it's almost 3:30 a.m., I'd better get started on that myself! So folks, God be with you 'til we meet again!
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Comments

Unknown said…
You've been knitting more than I have. I'm afraid I'm just working on a rather plain sock right now. There are certain times of the year when I work two jobs, and one of those times is right now for a few more weeks.

Your knitting is lovely, and I'm awaiting information about how the Twist patterns work out. I'm always curious about new sources.
Anonymous said…
Have you been going to the Ellicott City Y? You had mentioned joining. I also joined awhile ago, but have found one reason after another for not getting myself over there:-(

Thanks for sharing photos of your gorgeous knitting!

-2Knitor2Crochet on ravelry
joannamauselina said…
Und warum bist du traurig? Wegen des Strickens? Kann nicht sein, denn sie alles so schoen sind! Sehr fleissig bist du gewesen!
Susan said…
MM yummy knitting love the blues and greens.
May I make an observation? Your font is rather teeny against that gorgeous blue background. My bifocals are flummoxed..lol
Unknown said…
I like that shawl. Just reading of your activities leaves me knackered. Where do you find the energy?
"Jane," hope this busy time comes to a close soon - unless you enjoy that second job! Thanks for your comments - so far the Lorelei is really fun to knit. We'll see how that goes, LOL:)
Anon - I have not been YET and shame on me!
Joanna - nein, Du weiss, ich bin nicht traurig wegen des Strickens, sondern, stricke ich die Lorelei und erinnerte das Lied, das wir in der deutschen Stunde gelernt hatte. Wir hatten dieses Lied waehrend einem "Assembly" fuer die Junior High School gesungen! Wir sungen die Lorelei und "Du, Du, liebst mir in Herzen, unzw"
Schoenen Dank, fuer die sehr nette Sachen, dass Du mir ueber mein Stricken geposted hast!
Susan - I have adjusted the font:) I feel yer pain! Thanks for your comments:)!
Colin - thank you so very much! I feel after the long weekend that I have been quite lazy. Did I do any housework? Any laundry? Nooooooo:)

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