Pansies
~ Sarah Doudney (1843-1926), English Novelist ~
I send thee pansies while the year is young,
Yellow as sunshine, purple as the night;
Flowers of remembrance, ever fondly sung
By all the chiefest of the Sons of Light;
And if in recollection lives regret
For wasted days and dreams that were not true,
I tell thee that the "pansy freak'd with jet"
Is still the heart's ease that the poets knew
Take all the sweetness of a gift unsought,
And for the pansies send me back a thought.
Yellow as sunshine, purple as the night;
Flowers of remembrance, ever fondly sung
By all the chiefest of the Sons of Light;
And if in recollection lives regret
For wasted days and dreams that were not true,
I tell thee that the "pansy freak'd with jet"
Is still the heart's ease that the poets knew
Take all the sweetness of a gift unsought,
And for the pansies send me back a thought.
I had intended on posting this pattern almost a year ago. However, I wrote the pattern for the pansies about the time I lost Shandy, my Maltese, and little did I know that would be one of several other personal loses during the year. I was so grieve-stricken that I didn't blog much until fall and that didn't seem like a good time to blog about pansies. So now, with spring just around the corner, I decided to do the "pansy" post.
These bright little flowers are made of five individual petals, two large and three small, all knitted as flat panels on the Knifty Knitter Spool Loom. They are a little fiddly to make, but the biggest obstacle to overcome is mastering the color changes which is explained in the Pansies pattern. Designing these colorful little flowers, also called Heartsease, has brought me much happiness through those who have enjoyed making them.
If you have an inquiring mind, you can learn a little pansy history from these sites:
- Pansy Flower Photos
- The bloom of the Pansies: curiosities, insights and photos
- Viola Music: Pansies and Violets
- Pansy
I hope you enjoy making these as much as I have. Remember, comments are always welcome!
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10 comments:
these are awesome
Love these pansies, Brenda :) So pretty!
Sorry about the loss of your Shandi. (((hugs)))
I am truly sorry for your loss.
These pansies are so pretty.
Thanks a big bunch for sharing.
I loved making these pansies in a group LAL that you so graciously granted use of your pattern!
If you would do a book on making flowers on the loom... I'd be the first one in line to buy one! (want a signed copy!) ;-)
Hi there Beautiful, you know that I absolutely adore your flowers, these are no exception! stunningly cute and uplifting :)
Thank you so very much Brenda for continuing to share your creativity with us all and being the wonderful mentor that you are.
Love you loads very special friend
(((((( hugs )))))
H xx
How adorable. These would be super cute on tiny hats. Your Shandi is probably romping with my 1st Gwendolyn,Galileo and Scooter.
Hugs and Blessings,
Marilyn
I just love them. Going to try making them! thank you,
Vanessa
They're simply stunning, Brenda! :) Thank you for posting them...and in just the "right" time too. I'm glad that things are feeling more cheery in your life and you're back to doing your little loomy tidbits for all to enjoy. Blessings to you!
I have seen many flower patterns knitted. These are GORGEOUS! A must have pattern.
Pansies always make one smile...and I know they are brightening your days and Shandi's even though you are different places. But both very good places.
Your neighbor
Carrie Forest-Dweller Duvall
You really outdid yourself with these awesome pansies! I can't wait to make them!
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