Rita's Masterpiece

We've been keeping this little beauty a secret from the blogging world, but now that Christmas has come and gone and the yarn's "out of the bag" so to speak, I can share these pictures of the LOVELY sweater Rita lovingly knit for her daughter Kelly!





Isn't it amazing?? Our Purl's been wearing this since Rita finished it earlier this Fall, so if you were in the shop at all in November and early December you've probably seen it up close, and have been able to appreciate the softness of the Debbie Bliss yarn and the beauty of Rita's skillful stitchery in person. These photos don't really do it justice!










The pattern is from one of the Debbie Bliss books, sorry that I can't recall which one right at the moment...the sweater design is incredibly creative - it's begun in the center and is worked in the round so that the center back forms out of a sort of sunburst. Really quite remarkable!







I stopped in the shop this morning and heard from Rita that it fit Kelly like a dream and she loved the gift! We of course had no doubt!! Rita is a terrific knitter and a sweet and irreplacable member of the Cultured Purl family!

Happy New Year!
Yours in knitting,
Claire

Cultured Purl's Tea Party

Last week saw the start of the Colinette Afghan Knit-a-long and the Purl Girls kicked it off in grand style with an English Tea Party! Shirani set out an assortment of teas, some wonderful scones from the Brick House and best of all...real Devonshire Clotted Cream! Here are Sally and Rita enjoying themselves. There was a nice crowd and I think everyone enjoyed the treats AND got a good bit of their afghans done!Leo was right in the mix of things and I heard a rumor that he loved the little niblies Grandma was sneaking him!!

The group will continue meeting on Wednesdays, albeit minus the decadent desserts..., for the next few weeks. Stop in and check out their progress!

Yours in knitting,
Claire