for mother’s day or any day

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something new has been brewing across the street and i’ve been anxiously waiting for its opening day unveiling to share with you. finally last monday a sign went up that said, “pleasantry garden opens friday”.

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and though bret was still adding final touches at 7 am, he was ready for customers at 9 o’clock sharp andi ran right over to make my contribution. by this morning the garden was filling up so when i went out for my run i snapped a few pictures

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abby is just beside herself with all the visitors who stop by. what is a pleasantry garden, you ask?

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it’s so sweet and something we should all remember to do each day—think kind thoughts and share them; so simple.

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leave it to bret to make an event of it and and give it a place where passersby can stop and soak in some goodness.

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can you tell which one is mine?

i hope if you live nearby or are passing through town later this month going to or from the wooster show, you’ll stop and plant a pleasantry flower. and while you’re there, it would be SO COOL if you came to visit the BNWs shop, right around the corner.

i don’t have much new news today; working on all the same projects as last time and swatching for new ones.

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my explorations in argyle textures continued for a few days and i think i have all i need to make a decision now.

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this one is probably the most faithful to the lines of an argyle pattern but sort of points out that in a single tone, there isn’t enough contrast to make the statement i’m going for—the lines form a much too regular pattern for my taste and they overshadow the negative space.

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this one has a little more contrast, using the same shapes as the original with just a few lines added. still, it relies on the angle of the light being just right to see the argyle in the pattern.

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still, i think i do like the original one the best—it’s stronger and has more contrast. with that decided, now i can move on to making a draft pattern for my prototype

i probably won’t begin the knitting right away, since i’ve just started the other sweater and i want to stay on track with that—i’ll hold off for a rainy day, when i need something new to jump start my motivation.

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anyway, i’ve got this shawl project and another one to work on for times when i need variety. this is my triangle version of love me two times—which is worked top down for a change of pace. i think i’m going to name this one double happiness.

i’ve been ok’d to join our ravelry KAL for the LMTT design so i can play along and show progress—you should join us! we also have one going for the triticum cardigan; if you feel you’d like the support of a group around you while you knit either of these projects, please come over and participate.

alright, that’s all i have for now; it’s much too nice outside to be chained to the computer, even for the blog!

14 thoughts on “for mother’s day or any day

  1. What sweet neighbour you have, that garden is inspired. Also love the argyle swatching.

  2. I love the original swatch best!!! I adore argyle, I can’t wait to see this one when you get to it.

  3. There are no words to describe how much I adore your neighbor. Thanks for posting about the garden! It’s a wonderful idea.

  4. What a wonderful idea, the world could use a lot more pleasantry gardens! Thank you for sharing it with us!

  5. What a sweet and wonderful neighbor! I want to copy him and make flowers for my garden by the door…

  6. Thanks for sharing Bret’s garden…what a brilliant idea!

    The argyle patterns are educational indeed…and I’m loving the top down triangular LMTT. Must go check which color that is again. It’s mouthwatering!

  7. I will not be in the neighborhood to add to Bret’s pleasantry garden. May I, instead, sew a little something here for Bret?

    Dear Bret,
    May you reap the joy you sow in the world for others. For happiness is doubled when shared with another!

  8. Bret’s Pleasantry Garden is an awesome concept and equally awesome reality. Very inspirational! You and commenters are probably correct in saying the first swatch is more like an argyle, but personally, I find the other two more appealing. Just saying…

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