I don't really know much about dahlias. My mom used to grow them when I was a teenager and I remember dried up dahlias hanging from our indoor clothes line in the basement. These don't require the care that those did - I threw these in the ground once and they bloom every year. (Is that because my mom's dahlias were growing in cold Ohio and these grow in warm Georgia? Or am I really lucky that they're surviving at all?!) I also have some beautiful red ones, but they're done blooming and I unfortunately deleted the pictures I had previously taken. They look more like the pink one, but with wider petals.
I promised knitting in this post.
From left to right:
Shetland Triangle Shawl from Wrap Style - This lovely yarn was dyed by Kim of The Woolen Rabbit. (This yarn is actually a different blend than the yarn listed on her site right now. But, the color is the same.) I know it's hard to visualize what this is going to look like since it's just a little wad of knitted yarn right now. But look at this and you'll see how it's going to look. Yes, I am copying Kim's choice of yarn and pattern. :)
The Second Sock - Yes, I have cast on for the second sock!
The Little Coco Bag - I saw this bag recently on K's blog and decided to make one for my SIL for Christmas. (I have not yet met my Christmas present goal for July, so this will keep me on track!) I'm using Patons Classic Merino Wool and size 13 needles. The bag is moving along quickly and I'm much farther than the picture shows.
Hats - Yes, I've finished something recently! Hats 12 - 14 for my hat-knitting goal. The two-colored hat is a Fake Isle. If I want to meet my goal, I'll need to get busier with the hats, won't I?
As I was taking pictures of my last two WIPs (Ribby Shell and Surplice Lace Top), it started to rain. So, I'll have to show those later.
I hope you all have a terrific weekend! For those of you buying and reading the latest Harry Potter book, enjoy! :)
I really love dahlias...they don't grow as well around here, but are lovely for the time we have them!
The knitting is looking good. You are certainly getting a great deal done...oh how I envy your knitting progress!!!
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | July 20, 2007 at 05:05 PM
Hmmm....halfway through the year and I have not made ONE present yet!
Posted by: patti | July 20, 2007 at 07:45 PM
Ooo, I like your choice of colors for the fake isle hat.
Posted by: Restless Knitter | July 20, 2007 at 08:34 PM
We have to dig up our dahlias because they won't survive the cold winter. I bet that's what your mom was doing, too.
Posted by: Carole | July 21, 2007 at 07:21 AM
I love the hats. I actually bought yarn and planned for Christmas this year....guess I best get started!
Dahlia's have to be dug for winter here in Wy so I dont mess with them though they are beautiful!
Posted by: Marti | July 21, 2007 at 10:41 AM
We don't dig our dahlias up here either...I think it's because we don't usually have freezing. Of course, this was a bad year with frost (along with the no rain). Not as many of the dahlias came back and I lost quite a few gerainiums. You're really going to like the Coco Bag...or rather your SIL will love it. Mine has a great little magnet up at the top...if I can arange the camera...I'll take a photo for you.
Posted by: Kristen | July 22, 2007 at 10:26 PM