This little cutie is 100% complete! My Scarflet with Vintage Buttons. I love how this turned out, it's knitted with Mini Mochi in #102 Flame Rainbow, using size three needles. ( I always google the color number to see what the name of the yarn is. I wish they would print it on the label.) It's a cozy, soft merino blend which is perfect for snuggling around your neck to keep the chilled winds at bay
One of the reasons I'm so excited about this project, aside from finishing it, is the BUTTONS! I was able to use some of my vintage buttons for the closure, and also for embellishment. I have a few little jars of buttons I magpied from the old button box when I was a kidlet. Thank goodness I was such a little button hound, when I was in my early twenties, my folks house caught fire and the gigantic button box was destroyed. As I was going through my closets and drawers when we were cleaning out the house, I kept coming across little baggies, old ring boxes and change purses stashed with pretty little buttons! I had completely forgotten about them, it was a nice surprise. I don't want to give you the impression that I have pounds of old buttons, it probably adds up to about a cups worth. But little Melissa had a good eye and chose some of the prettiest buttons! It was nice to be able to use some of them in this scarflet project.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Blessings Friends!
Melissa
It's beautiful and I love the buttons. When my mom left Dad, I thought she took all of the buttons because she took the sewing machine and everything else. It was just me and my dad and I never saw the buttons. After he died and I was cleaning out his house, guess what I found. Maybe it was his way of spite with her or maybe he had a hidden button fascination I didn't know about but...I found a 1970's green Tupperware container of old buttons. I have a hat I'm almost finished with that needs buttons...now to find that bowl of buttons and pick out a gem.
ReplyDeleteThose old buttons are hard to resist, I bet your dad had a secret button fascination! One of my older brothers loved sorting through the old button box too, thought he didn't stock pile secret stashes of them, squirrel like, around the house like little sis did. I'm glad you found your button inheritance!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern, would love to see it close up for detail.
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of buttons down stairs that might have a few gems in there. I know most are as old or older than me. I am still looking for ideas to use my left over fiber exchange yarns (about two ounces worth).
This is really beautiful. I love vintage additions. I have a whole box of buttons and "stuff" that I would like to start using. I like the colors you have chosen. Warm and bright. Just what you need in the winter.
ReplyDeleteHow did you make the button holes?
ReplyDeleteEmbroidery floss handstitched around them, or something intricate with those 'needle things' you use!! Giggle.