Spring will be coming soon if last night’s deluge of rain is anything to go by. If you remember, a few months back I did three squares for Gracious Parcels, a charity knitting project headed up by a blogger friend of mine, Firefly. [See her link under Lynne’s Favorites in my sidebar.] Knitters from all over the world have contributed squares for her blankets that are distributed to families in need through a local Habit for Humanity. [If you follow the Gracious Parcels link above you will see a finished blanket.]

The colors and yarns I chose this time were inspired by spring and summer. The nubby lilac colored square is supposed to represent bunches of lilac flowers. The blue square is variegated like water, and I chose a chevron pattern to form ‘Vs’ like ripples in a lake or stream; and the square in progress is a strawberry-raspberry color done in a checkerboard which I hope will look like pints of those luscious berries when completed. This is all in my mind’s eye of course, and other people may see them as representing something else entirely.

I have fun choosing yarn and then a pattern to best represent what I want to portray. And, I’m constantly teaching myself new stitch patterns. So, it’s a win-win situation. It gives me a creative outlet, and at the same time I am donating my time and efforts to a very good cause. I like the thought of my stitches warming someone’s heart and lap. It’s a good thing.

Hmmm…that lilac one is pretty close to the color I’m thinking of painting my bedroom. 

I so admire those that knit.  I may have one of my friends try to teach me how again.    I think it’s wonderful that you participate in this worthy cause.

Beautiful Gracious Parcels, Lynne!  I look forward to placing them in a new blanket.

Thanks so much for your efforts, and the thought and creativity you put into your squares.

Best,
firefly

Susan: Knitting is a great relaxing hobby. You should really re-learn how.

Firefly, thanks, I hopeyou like them when they arrive!