Crafty Me :: a knitted nest

Crafty Me :: a knitted nest, originally uploaded by islandj.

It's all about the birds here, whether in reality or in my fiber world. I found this lovely pattern for a knitted nest and birds eggs, some recycled yarn, and spent a soothing bit this weekend working out the nest and eggs. It's a bit fiddly with cables and tight knitting, and provisional cast-ons (something new to learn -love that!), but overall, I really enjoyed every moment of putting it together. Sage and Siena both are awed by this bit of foolery, and both wanted me to put it outside to see if a bird would nest in it. This one, however, is about to be en route to a dear one as a very belated birthday gift, so no nesting is likely to happen. But I can see more of them in the future, they are so petite and cheery.