20 May 2010

my creative space... the story of twosuh


It began with a quiet house. Just two people, a cat, a long winter and a need to make something for the first belly babe. Huz and I knitted squares each in pinks, purples and blues. We sewed them together to make a blanket with lots of character, made with much love and anticipation. She loved it. Its still her favourite thing, along with the red cardigan knitted by her nanny. She loves it best cold and wet... not something us mere mortals can understand. It needs fixing...


When there was a second belly babe, the house was different, on an island far away and not so quiet. We found the time though, to knit. Different colours this time, greens and blues for our new green and blue home. Huz didn't quite finish. There's a square missing. This twosuh is loved, but not a part of her. What is loved now is the tradition and that we made it. For her.


And now there is a third. I've had the yarn for a while, waiting for the right time to begin. Looking forward to working with the red, navy, grey and cream... I got very close a couple of times. Now the time is right. This week we begin work on the new twosuh.

See what lovely things others are up to at Kirsty's. x

22 comments:

  1. I love this tradition. Just beautiful.

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  2. sniff. So happy for you that the time is now right lovely.

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  3. Those are lovely! It inspires me to try the same thing with crochet blocks! :)

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  4. A beautiful tradition. Happy knitting

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  5. Very beautiful and glad to know you are feeling your way forward in your own time

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  6. What a lovely tradition to have and how special to have both of you make it for them.

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  7. Does this mean what I think it means? I'm a bit excited for your growing Owlet family. Huge love and looking forward to seeing the blankie grow. X

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  8. That's wonderful Lauren. I'm sure each knit will be with love. Take care and love & hugs to the family.

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  9. I'm so glad the time is right now. Look forward to seeing the finished twosuh x

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  10. I'm so impressed with how many men can knit - is your husband from a large family?? They seem to teach their children lots of craft!! Love Posie

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  11. Wow. What a fabulous way to welcome a wee one into the world! You've made me come over all wobbly lower lip.

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  12. Oh Lauren, so lovely. Such a beautiful tradition and I'm so thrilled for you. Bittersweet tears here xxx

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  13. lovely post and a lovely family tradition. your colours are great too

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  14. So beautiful, I'm sure this one will be just as loved.
    Many congratulations.

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  15. Lovely to read your post, warm and cosy. Having something made especially for you by the ones who love you most is wonderful.

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  16. Lovely, Lauren! Wishing you and your little family all the best...

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  17. I want to snuggle up with both the cat and the blanket. Cats are the perfect hot water bottle in winter... if you don't mind them hogging the bed lol

    xo Steph

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  18. What a lovely tradition you have. Good luck with the next blanket.

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  19. The blankets are just lovely and such beautiful colours. My friend knitted something similar (but smaller) for my baby when she was born, it is much treasured. x

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  20. Is this a backhanded announcement? Congrats if it is and I hope you get a chance to sit and knit over the next few months.

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