Tag Archives: winter

Christmas Roses

I can only guess that it is a combination of all the rain and the cooler temperatures that causes my roses to bloom in the winter. Whatever it may be, I love having roses for Christmas!

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Fair Isle Mittens

Inspired by my trip to Colorado (25 degrees), I am officially ready for cold weather. Knit with Lornas Laces Shepherd Sock yarn using patterns from Colorwork Creations by Susan Anderson-Freed. Slightly improvised (I can’t help myself, I have to fiddle … Continue reading

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Rainy Day Roses

We are under a winter storm watch, temperature of 33 degrees with freezing rain falling all night. My tough Texas roses don’t care, they are taking it in stride, soaking it up. They think it is a nice change from … Continue reading

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