It’s the “Lovey-Dovey” edition hosted by Cobwebs, Cupcakes and Crayons! To celebrate I have been knitting these little hearts.
The pattern for them will be posted on Valentines Day if you would like to knit one.
I knitted these for my dear Mother who has been very ill and although recovering, she faces a lengthy convalescence . To aid her recovery I put together this little bag of love.
The suggestion is if she feels down or a bit sad she can put her hand into the bag of love and pull out a hand knitted heart filled with my love. The bag was hand felted by Anna Branford and I purchased it at this fete. The cards were also made by her and bought from the same place. The hearts were of course knitted by me and I love to give them to people when I feel words don’t do it. They are very versatile and work their magic in every situation imaginable. No one can have too much love. So knit your self some little hearts and share the love. Don’t forget to keep at least one for your self. XOXOX.
click on the links below for more Lovey-Dovey fun.
How lovely! Will they be easy enough for someone like me (who can only knit scarves, pretty poorly) to do?
Yes. They are very easy. The “trick”is the double pointed needles. I know some people run shrieking from DPNs but they really do make it so much easier and you only have a few stitches to work with. Also scarves are fab and can lift any outfit sometimes more than a whole sweater!
I am so sorry to hear that your mother is ill. What a beautiful reminder to her of how much she is loved…Thank you so much for sharing this as part of this month’s Collectively Creative.
You are welcome and I am enjoying being part of it very much.
These are so cute! So sorry to hear about your mom — positive thoughts being sent to your whole family!
Kenley
Thank you Kenley, I shall pass that on to her. It will make her day.
I love these! They can be used for so many different projects – magnets, sewn on shirts, attached to a bag, etc!
Thank you Leah. They are versatile and one can’t have too much love!
What a gorgeous idea, I love the little hearts! Hope your mother is feeling well soon!
Thank you. This is bound to cheer her.
I LOVE them! Hugs to you and your mom!
Thank you so much. I love your hearts too, good enough to eat. Also enjoyed your research. Might have to do a bit myself.
These hearts are just beautiful Sharon. I hope they do the trick with your mum and give her the feeling of being completely surrounded by love. They look so sweet with their pouch and card too – thanks so much for the link. Now I’m off to look at the rest of your gorgeous list of links!
Thank you Anna. There is a veritable smorgasbord of love today. Or is that virtual smorgasbord?
ps Also delighted you will be posting the pattern soon – I can’t wait to try it!
Love the little bag and the hearts! Such a wonderful idea! Hope your mom is feeling better soon!
Thank you I am sure my Mother will feel much better after reading this.
Ok great, now I need to learn to knit on top of the non-existent sewing. Super cute!!
I just know it will come easy to you and thanks for commenting.
I received one of your lovely hearts and it makes me smile whenever i see it.
Thank you for leaving a comment.
You’re right that sometimes words don’t suffice! I love the reminder to experience things through touch…it does speak volumes!
Glad to be a part of Collectively Creative for the first time this month. What a fun event!
Glad to have you aboard! It is fun and I think my wool room might be a bit like your old thinking closet. It was once a small walk in wardrobe.
Ooooo! A walk-in wardrobe? How magical! And that makes me so happy to know you read my Namesake post. Thank you, Sharon! Do you have a post with pics of your wool room?
I do! Here it is here.
http://gentlestitches.com/2013/01/05/wool-bowl-awards/
What a beautiful gift to show your mum how much you love her………..
I’m sure she’s very lucky to have a daughter like you.
Thank you, we are both lucky.
Sweet idea! I would totally make these into little hair pin decorations!
Thank you! They do look nice as hair decs. : )
I so admire your knitting talents! What a ‘hearty’ idea (excuse the pun). ~Thea
HaHa. Thank you Thea, I heart that you commented!
Q – Quite lovely! I know your mom will feel better every time she looks at them and thinks of you! BTW – love the bird stamp!
Thank you. The stamp is great isn’t it.?
This is incredibly sweet! I send good recovering thoughts to your Mom!
Thank you so much. I firmly believe in the power of positive energy. I am sure she will be feeling energized by the well wishes.
I hope and pray that your mother makes a quick recovery!! I’m sure those cute hearts will bring a smile to her face
Thank you so much. Your comment will also help her.
The hearts are so adorable, thanks for sharing. I will pray that your mother feels better soon.
Thank you so much. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer.
Two things.
1) My prayers and thoughts are with your Mum and I hope she is able to feel and get better as soon as possible ((hugs))
2) I love those hearts! Any chance it’s something I can learn to make too?? Even with my limited skills? Which reminds me, I never remembered to put up my latest knitting pictures. lol I will try to do that as soon as I can. can’t wait for you to see them.
I just kept making long chains though lol and at one point my dang chain started twisting. haha It looked cool, but it wasn’t anything I meant to do. lol
HaHa. Sometimes craft “mistakes” turn out to be really good ideas!
What a sweet gift!
Thank you for commenting. They are great gifts for many occasions. They add a little joy.