Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Amaryllis-a Plucky winter flower hat

 
 
Many of the blogs I read have featured beautiful blooming amaryllis plants during this past holiday season. They really are such pretty plants and it is fun to watch them grow. I mentally put that on my list for next Christmas, along with don't go shopping at the mall on December 23rd! ( Having a bit of sippy sippy of Tara's homemade Baileys on ice can stay though!). I saw a great hat pattern on the recent zine publication, All Bundled Up, compiled by the Plucky Knitter. This collection of patterns is awesome, I could knit all of them, and her colours are unreal. I bought a pattern, found some great colours and proceeded to knit. It wasn't till I was half way through I actually looked at the pattern name and then those two brain cells of mine clicked. Here is my Amaryllis!!  And here is the pattern. I really really like this hat!!

 
 



I knit it using Madelinetosh Vintage, with colours Nassau Blue, Button Jar, Coquette and Silver Fox. Its pretty bright and snappy but it is a great antidote to all the gloomy weather we have had lately.



It fits really well. I am definitely going to knit another one soon. I will try another colour in the mix. My felted mitts matched too-another bonus!

 
 
 
 
 
The weather here has been really monochromatic. It is hovering above and below freezing. No complaints there!. We get a lot of valley cloud in the winter, so we get really socked in. The plus side is the cloud protects us from very cold temperatures and it also protects our fruit trees and vineyards.  We are all longing to see some sunshine and bright blue skies. It would sure be nice to see the top of our mountains again too!
 
 
 

 
 



 
 
Well there is always a bit of cooking to think about on cold dull days. I made some Focaccia bread and some Cream of Broccoli soup.  The soup recipe is here. You can add some dill and herbs for seasoning. It's really good, good for you and super easy. I am always looking for new recipes or meal ideas. What are you cooking? Please share!
 
Keep smiling!!
 
Chris
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

                                                                                                                                                                                        
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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18 comments:

  1. Casa MariposaJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I cooked a brisket that was mighty tasty and I baked some cookies and then told myself to quit eating them, which seems to have defeated the purpose of baking them so I had another one but then I hid them from myself but I know where they are. So I might eat another one. I love your hat! My windows are tinted to keep the back of my house from reaching the same temp as the sun in the summer so amaryllis don't receive enough bright light to bloom for me. But I wish they did. :o)

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    1. ChrisJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:16 PM

      Cookies?!? You got cookies?!?! Tell me what kind? Good thing I am not close by! Nom Nom nom ! Brisket sounds good , our beef prices have really increased. I went to buy a roast and it was $65, almost fainted! Maybe it was a mistake. We don't get much light here in the winter , only at the front of the house as we face south. I'm sure an amaryllis would be growing at a 60 deg angle!

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  2. My Garden DiariesJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    That hat is unreal!! And you look so pretty in it! I'm blown away by your skills.....you are so modest but boy you are seriously talented! And your garden shots are spectacular!! The perfect weather for all your delicious looking Yums! I need to check out that soup recipe! Now you stay warm and keep on keeping on buddy!!! Nicole xo

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  3. ChrisJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Hey Nicole, you are too kind as always! My iPhone camera has lots of great editing features , thank goodness. I have been knitting a long long time. I have made the soup using cauliflower too, it's delish! Stay well and warm kiddo!

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  4. JenniferJanuary 15, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    It must be nice to be able to make your own hat. I wish I knew more about knitting. It is impressive that you made your own bread. Soup with bread and cheese are a perfect winter meal in my mind. Stay warm!

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    1. ChrisJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      I see it's pretty cold in Ontario this weekend. Brrrr. I love a bowl of soup with a piece or two of bread and some cheese! Fav winter meal! My mixer does most of the work with the bread! Stay warm too!

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  5. Amy at love made my homeJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Your hat is beautiful!! I love the colours!!! xx

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    1. ChrisJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:40 PM

      Thank you so much Amy. Bright colours are a great antidote to gloomy weather!

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  6. GillianJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    That's a beautiful hat - great colours. I'm making vegetable soup with wheaten bread.

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    1. ChrisJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:42 PM

      I love vegetable soup, I should make some soon! Wheaten bread, I am not sure what type of bread that is. I'd better look it up! Sure looks green in your corner of the world!

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  7. kristieinbcJanuary 15, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Terrific hat! And you're right - it matches your mittens perfectly!

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    1. ChrisJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:44 PM

      It's a great pattern, you could whip one up in no time! I laugh I have a lot of knit things that seem to be in the same colour combos. I'm very predictable!

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  8. Stitchy Mc Floss January 15, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Love the hat! Oh your little furry friend is adorable. :) Happy Knitting.

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    1. ChrisJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:44 PM

      Thanks! archie is my sidekick, he doesn't want to miss a thing!

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  9. MeredithJanuary 15, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    The hat is fantastic! I love the colors you chose to use, they are so bright and perfect for you. I am trying to grow my second beauty, it was on sale after Christmas so I thought I would give it a try.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. ChrisJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:47 PM

      Oh I wonder if there are any bulbs left for sale here. It seems so many things just come in for sale and once they are gone they are gone. They are such pretty plants! My hat is keeping my head warm which is great!!

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  10. Géraldine B.January 17, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    I love the colors !!!!! And your furry friend ... well so cute !!! Have a lovely week end !

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  11. ChrisJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Thank you Géraldine! Archie, who is our daughters dog but lives here presently, is such a funny little fellow. Everyday is a party for him! Have a great weekend too!!

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