I saw this wonderful
post from Highland Fairy going around on Facebook on January 14th
of a knitted shawl from Tiny Owl Knits. It was the design of an owl and I instantly fell
in love with it! I shared it on my page and before day was done I had
bought the pattern from and commissioned a knitter.
The pattern is from
a wonderful site Tiny Owl Knits that has lots of beautiful designs (wish I could
have all of them but settled for 3 patterns). They are very
affordable and easy to pay and download the pdf files.
My birthday was
January 19th so this became my birthday present for
myself!
I got the Hedwig
pattern and sent it by email to my cousin Cyndi B. in Montana. I
never mastered knitting and my arthritis would stop me now if I
tried.
Cyndi and I
discussed yarns and colors. I wanted something resembling the Barred
Owl I have been visiting and photographing. Named it Minerva. I chose greys and also
wanted natural fibers. She ordered Wonderfluff yarn from Knit Picks.
The colors were Finnley Heather and Cobblestone Heather. I sent a
money order for the supplies and waited.
In February, I was
texted a couple sample photos to show how it was coming. Very happy!
Then, last week, I
received messages a package was on the way. It was exciting. When I
came home on March 24th, it was waiting for me.
So beautiful!
It was softer than I
expected. I usually prefer more natural feeling textures such as
cotton or linen. BUT… the more I wear it and touch it… the more I
love it. It is perfect! I keep it beside me on my bed (hidden
under a pillow when I go to work so my cat doesn’t use it, I am
selfish that way).
I had trouble
getting my cousin committing to a price and what she quoted me is way
too low. I will have a reasonable check in the mail soon. I am also
going to print a couple of my owl photos to send (or bring on a
visit).
I decided a fitting
place to model it would be in the barn where a barn owl has been seen
(not by me yet but I keep trying). Using a wireless shutter remote on my
Canon Rebel SL2, along with auto focus, made it easy.
Thank-you to the
designer, Facebook posters, and most of all my friend/cousin Cyndi B.
who made it possible!
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| A Great Horned Owl seen in the same area as the Barred Owl. |
I haven't seen Minerva for a while. The Great Horned Owl is a natural enemy and may have run it off or killed it. I hope not but nature is nature.
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