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The daffodils are at the point where they look like the plastic daffs that used to come free with a packet of Daz washing powder.
New, soft, pure wool socks on the needles, knitted to a pattern I have in mind.
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I love this series! As does my Mum, who is a huge daffodil fan!
Posted by: Gemma | February 25, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Love the daffodils. The ones in the garden have just come up. :)
The socks look good and intriguing..
Posted by: Kai | February 25, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I little something in mind to go between some endpapers?
Ah, those plastic blooms, I remember them so well. We had tulips too.
Posted by: wren | February 25, 2008 at 10:18 AM
My daffodils haven't flowered yet but the lady-next-door's have - not sure what I'm doing wrong! Never mind, at least I can look at hers, and yours.
Posted by: Anna | February 25, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Lovely to see the daffs in bloom at last. Our front garden which comprises a grassy bank against a laurel hedge has naturalized daffs and they are now flowering in the grass and look lovely. Our back garden daffs are still at the 'pencil' stage, before the heads droop and the petals open.
Posted by: Margaret Powling | February 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Beautiful Daffodils! The wool sockie looks good too!
Posted by: Cindy | February 25, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Those daffies are STUNING!
Posted by: Mymsie | February 25, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Oh those look so beautiful, yay for Spring!!!
love Alison x
Posted by: Alison | February 25, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Love those classics.
Posted by: Alicia P. | February 25, 2008 at 07:08 PM
I love it when daffs get to that perfect, almost waxy stage - no other flower does perfection quite as well as the humble daff! I have 3 bunches in my house at the mo and one in the office. instant sunshine!
Love S xx
Posted by: Sarah | February 25, 2008 at 08:55 PM
You're not old enough to remember those plastic flowers. My friend's parents made up some cement and 'planted' them in front of their house (mind you this was the house where they had illustrated wallpaper which they spent winter evenings colouring in...) My goodness, how do you do it Jane, now you have dredged up some hilarious memories, thanks.
Posted by: Teresa | February 25, 2008 at 11:14 PM
beautiful daffs! my amaryllis just popped out it's 4th flower on the one stem today. spring is sneaking up. jane, do you have a favorite sock pattern? i've never made a pair and there are so many i have no idea which would be best and not cause too much trouble.
Posted by: patty | February 25, 2008 at 11:48 PM
We were talking about Daz daffodils just a couple of days ago!
Posted by: Sue | February 25, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Just seeing your daffodils in full bloom just sent a wave of warmth over me. What a great reminder to go out and get a bunch or two to brighten my living room. Thanks.
Posted by: Emily | February 26, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Our daffodils "tips" are half-covered in snow here in New Jersey and won't bloom for at least a few weeks so your pictures are a welcome preview.
Posted by: Rae | February 26, 2008 at 01:37 AM
To me the daffs mean that it won't be too long before I hope that it will be Tulip season for Yarnstorm again. Oh how I wish I had planted bulb last autumn. Still my tete a tete are just dandy!
Posted by: Helen Chisholm | February 26, 2008 at 04:21 PM
It sounds like you are having a perfect visit and rest, wherever you are.
Posted by: willow | February 26, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Wow! In New Hampshire, we just got another 14 inches of snow last night...! Won't be seeing our daffodils for another 6 weeks, I'd bet... I should visit the local florist for a spot of cheer... thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: ccmhats | February 28, 2008 at 02:56 AM
I haven't ever posted on your blog before but I love popping by. Congrats on three years of blogging! I wish our daffodils were at their peak right now!!! We have another month to go before that happens.
Posted by: Kathleen | March 02, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Congrats on three years! This is my favorite blog as it encompasses all of my favorite things, especially quilting, gardening and reading... Keep it up PLEASE...I feel like yarnstorm is one of my girlfriends... just a bit less chatty...
Posted by: Gail in Santa Barbara | March 15, 2008 at 05:37 PM