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13-MAR-2010

Mellow Yellow

Yellow, as you can imagine, isn't a traditional colour for Aran sweaters but
it was one of my favourite colours when I was a teenager back in the late '70s.
My mother was an expert knitter and she knitted this cardigan at my request.
It was one of the last things which she knitted and although I no longer wear
it, I keep it stored away carefully.

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Guest 18-Mar-2010 01:45
Your mother was a very talented lady, that is a GORGEOUS sweater! :)
franz16-Mar-2010 21:49
Souvenirs,souvenirs...nostalgie quand tu nous tient.V!
Jeff Real15-Mar-2010 02:38
A beautiful treasure to have and a beautiful photo ~V~
globalgadabout14-Mar-2010 16:49
a warm colour for a warm sweater...lovely tribute to your mum's skill...nice touch to include the needles...V
Neal Nye14-Mar-2010 11:13
It was masterful work that she did. A beautiful sweater and a beautiful shot of it.
Kevin Chester14-Mar-2010 10:02
What a pattern, and I bet like all mums she knitted at the speed of light.
Ursula Armstrong14-Mar-2010 08:00
What a beautiful sweater (yellow is my favourite colour). And a touching story with it. Together in a lovely picture, soft lit and somewhat old-fashioned. Beautiful. Uschi (V)
laine14-Mar-2010 04:57
Used that same pattern myself. In the 70's the unisex was all the rage...families of us strolled alike :)
You have kept it beautifully.
Alan K14-Mar-2010 04:24
It's sometimes said that it's not enough to simply look for shots, you need to go out and MAKE them. This is a good example of that. Good arrangement, lighting, and of course story.
LynnH14-Mar-2010 03:00
How touching! I'm glad you've kept it all these years! V
bill friedlander14-Mar-2010 02:01
A beautiful sweater with intricate stitching. An excellent detailed capture with lovely light. V
Nora van Beek14-Mar-2010 00:13
What a beautiful sweater, so well shot and presented. That's a real treasure you have there, Mairead. ~V~
Valene13-Mar-2010 23:55
Wonderful memory, and it is a beautiful sweater! V
pkocinski13-Mar-2010 23:17
Wonderful memory - well done image!
Pat Shawyer13-Mar-2010 23:10
I love this Mairead, a very special treasure
lou_rozensteins13-Mar-2010 23:06
Excellent shot .... obviously full of great memories for you.
Máire Uí Mhaicín13-Mar-2010 21:25
A beautiful sweater that is a guardian of many memories. You have captured the colour so well, and it is a fine memorial of your mother's artful skills. -v-
Colin Storey13-Mar-2010 21:17
Very nice memory to keep amd shot. v
slhoornstra13-Mar-2010 21:16
It is indeed a beautifully knot sweater in a wonderful color. You have shot it so well with clarity and soft light and the way it contrasts with the wood of the background is great, love it. BV
Peter Sussex13-Mar-2010 20:57
Nice story and nice cardigan... and nice shot.
Phillip Normanton13-Mar-2010 20:48
Saffron maybe... I like the matching needle too :)
Johnny JAG13-Mar-2010 20:36
Those 5 1/2's look chunky!
Stephanie13-Mar-2010 20:35
Knit one, purl two....
A beautiful image of a gorgeous hand knitted sweater. I love it! BV
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