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It's Done!!

It's done - it's off to the photographer. It's a whole lot bigger than the original! I need some sleep!

Leaves Q&A #5

I understand leaving the tail of the yarn at the bottom of the leaf for attaching to the tree, but would you like the end from the top of the leaf woven in?
No, please leave the tail at the top, too. The larger tree is going to be in the form of a banner, and I'll use the tails at both ends to attach the leaves to the background.

Leaves!

Leaves! Showing up in my mailbox! Miraculous! Thank you everyone!!!

Leaves Q&A #4

What's the maximum I can knit?
I don't think I'll be able to use more than a few hundred, total. The response so far has been very encouraging! If you're really on a roll, send me what you've got now, so that I can get started on assembly.
Thanks everyone!

Leaves Q&A #3

Would you like the leaves pressed or unpressed?
No need to press, thanks! I think they look more "natural" unpressed.

They will be coming through the customs as "knitted ornaments" as I think the Customs people might get suspicious of something marked "leaves".... could possibly be finest Canadian weed.
You make a very good point!!

Leaves Q&A #2

Are these leaves supposed to be small? I made one from yarn I used to make a baby blanket, so it is fairly thick yarn, and the leaf was much smaller than expected. It's height was about 2 1/2 inches and less than 2" wide in the center. Does that sound right to you?
Yes, they're fairly small. Depending on the yarn and the needles you use, they range from 2-4" long. If you want to make them a bit larger, do another row of YOs, to get to 11 st total, then decrease the same way.

Leaves Q&A #1

How soon do you need it?
I'd like to receive all the leaves by October 11, though the sooner the better. I have to assemble this thing and get it photographed well before the end of October to make the deadline for my book.

What will happen to the tree once it is complete?
You know, I hadn't thought much about it--I've been so wrapped up in the book. I will hold onto it at first to use in any publicity appearances for the book--I think it'll be a great showpiece. (The finished tree will be about 4' tall). When all the book hoopla is done, I may donate it to a children's hospital or shelter. Does anyone know of a place that would accept it?

Hey Knitters!! Call for Leaves

Please help me knit a Tree of Life to be featured in my upcoming book, Knit It Together. (See, we're knitting the tree together. Get it? Get it?)

Here are all the details.

Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!!

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