Magical Realism

There may have been some foot dragging when it came to finishing Tempest, but that did not stop me from starting sweater #10. I've been knitting Rosamund as much as possible and her growth has been going quiet well, albeit slowly. Stiff, rope-like yarn is hard on the hands, and while it can be a detraction, stiff yarn makes a durable fabric. The hard, tweedy finish is very classic and practical, plus the cables show up well, with good definition and character.

This jacket feels like a gift because the BWA yarn was leftover and had been in the stash for an overly long period of time (it wasn't known if the yarn would ever be used again). There is also a little magic involved with this jacket, which makes me hopeful that it will turn out as I envision.

The best part of having blog pals is the many strong and meaningful connections we make over the years (and miles), often with people we never meet. When a package arrived from Dianne, it wasn't a surprise as she has been a long time generous friend and I had a feeling she'd share her Sock Summit experience. What was inside the package, however, was a wonderful serendipitous surprise. Let me digress for just a moment and then I'll come back to the package.

Several years ago, so long ago I really don't remember much about the details, I bought a beautiful ceramic button, a special, handmade button. It was safely wrapped and taped into a piece of tissue paper, a hidden treasure always nearby, sitting on a self in my junque room. I never let the little wad of tissue disappear from sight and always hoped to find a use for the button inside. After a time I couldn't remembered its features, but I knew it was special.

Inside Dianne's gift package was a skein of beautiful yarn and a small bag which housed a Sock Summit button.  As I pulled the button out of the bag another smaller button fell into my hand.  Surprised, I looked at the small porcelain button and gasped!  I knew it was the same designer and very similar in character to my secret button. I ran for the wad of tissue and opened it as fast as I could. Sure enough, it was almost the same size and very similar to the button Dianne had sent.

 

The two buttons were perfect companion pieces and I knew instantly they would be beautiful on Rosamund. The pattern calls for two large buttons to close the collar and here in my hand sat two perfect buttons, a match made in heaven.  I'm a firm believer that friends with like minds find each other and the magical happens too often for it to be only a fluke.

Comments

[Yarndude]

That sweater is going to be fantastic, and the buttons are definitely a match made in Heaven.

[Brit]

That is a very cool story!! Can you tell us who the button designer is? They are lovely!

[Kim]

Margene, those buttons are perfect~ The color of Rosamund is absolutely lovely!

[Cookie]

How amazing and truly wonderful.

[kelly]

What pretty buttons! I'd love to hear more about the designer.

[Kristin]

Excellent! I adore buttons, and the more unusual the better. Love the color on your new sweater, too!

[Lucia]

Magic. You haz it.

[jill]

Button kismet! Awesome story.

[Isela]

The buttons will look wonderful together. What a great coincidence! They were meant to be for your sweater.

[Sarah]

I think I love that story as much as I love those buttons, and I really love those buttons.

[Dianne]

oh my, I'm a day late here..you weren't kidding when you said they worked together..I'm delighted to be a part of helping these 2 lonely buttons find their partner!
I hope you will wear with pleasant thoughts of the gal in Va..that made a good choice!
Warm regards,

[Lee]

Don't leave us hanging - where oh where can we find our own magical buttons?