Baby it's cold outside....

Dan, my friend, Mariana and I all met in the Marktplatz today for lunch at the Weinachtsmarkt (Christmas Market).  Bratwurst and Glühwein.  Yum.  The thing is, it's freezing out there and you eat outside standing at a small table or where ever you can find room.  The Glühwein works it's magic quickly and warms you up from the inside.   It's delicious hot mulled red wine served in little mugs that you can keep or take back for your deposit.   We have a large collection that we've gathered over the years from the various Christkindle and Weinachts Markets.  Next week we're headed to the big one in Nürnberg so I'll post pictures from that trip.

Here's my always happy hubby.  The sweater is another knit from wool we picked up on that trip to Shetland.  We saw one like it and I said, "Pfft!  I can make that!"  Ya.  Smart move, Sister.  Two years later he got the sweater.  I used Alice Starmore "Charts For Color Knitting" (no, I don't want to sell it) and we chose the yarns while in Jamieson and Smith's in Lerwick.  When I got to the first band of the maroon background I hated it.  It sat in my knitting basket for about a year and a half and finally I picked it up one day and decided to finish it.  Once I got the second band of the maroon in it pulled it together nicely. It's Dan's favorite sweater (at least he says it is - it may be because of the sweat that went into knitting it) and he wears it often.  I have to say, he's freezing in this photo and yelling at me through clenched teeth to hurry up and snap the photo since I made him take his coat off for the picture.

If you could see clearly what is in the window behind me, you'd take no notice of the sweater. This is the Hues in Horizontal from Knitter's #60.  It's Lopi Lite and one of my favorite sweaters.  Behind me is the  Hussel chocolate.  I had to pop in there for a little suprise for a certain girl in South Boston.  These quaint little shops are one of the things we missed most when we were back in the States for three years.

Back to Christmas knitting....

Comments

[lillium]

German bratwurst! Oh how delicious! Gorgeous sweaters. I'm going to be able to do that one day - it's just going to take a little time. Lovely post.

[NIlda]

I'm not worthy I'm not worthy I'm not worthy Pretty much my reaction when I looked at your sweaters. Wow was the other reaction. Amazing.

[Roxi]

Dang! I'm way down here on the bottom of the comments. Tried posting yesterday but for some reason I can't get the comments to cooperate from my work 'puter. Just wanted to chime in on how lovely the sweaters are. Wow, I'm in awe. Makes me want to actually finish some that I have "half done".

[monica]

More gorgeous sweaters!

[Eva Shiu]

Hi Jean, your hubby's sweater and your cardigan both are wonderful !! He must be very proud to wear your beautiful handknitted. My BF always ask me for a fairisle, but I still couldn't ...

[GERLINDE]

You need to do me a favor and have a Glass of Gluehwein for me. I miss the Christmas time over in Germany the most. And your Sweaters are so beautiful.You are a Master Craftsman(hmmm...or is that Craftswoman....?) Gerlinde

[Kim]

Wow......I love the sweaters and I love the recipe for Gluehwein even better..haha!! You will have to help me get started on some fairisle knitting when you come home. I have so much trouble keeping my tension loose. Lovely lovely sweaters and lovely scenery. I can see why my son loves Germany so much.

[Julie]

The talk of Glühwein made me think of Glogg, which I believe is similar. Yum! Happy Holidays!

[Jackie]

WhooHOOO!!!! (And by the way Wendy, I saw that ;) Jackie

[Annie]

I love seeing the sweaters "in action" in Germany. How fun and exciting. Your sweaters are amazing.

[Wendy]

You are one talented lady! I would love to try one of those sweaters. I figure I better stay small and start with gloves? You can send the chocolate my way...I'll be sure Jackie gets it. I swear ;)

[Annie]

How come we can't see your hands in the photo? Is it because they're FULL OF CHOCOLATE?!?!?

[yvette]

Those sweaters are amazing, I love xmas markets, yours looks very cute, Gluhwein and chocolate yummy!

[Janet]

Jean - your sweaters are an inspiration. Guess what Ian gave me for my birthday yesterday - a packet of Shetland 2 ply, 150 gr of each of 4 colours. He picked them out at the Shetland shop in Edinburgh when he was there a few weeks ago. Can't wait to start knitting with them. They'll go well also with the beige Shetland I bought at Ardanalish.

[Julie]

Those sweaters are incredible! You two are such a cute couple too. It must be so magical in Germany at Christmas time. This Saturday is my last "Beginning Knitting" class, and I think I'll be able to finish up my dog sweater. I'll send you a link so you can check it out. I really didn't know that such beautiful work as yours was even possible. I'm going to try a more complicated pattern next time, I'm inspired! Take care!

[Margene]

Both are beautiful sweaters! Your husbands is very, very nice. Aren't you glad you have Alice's books? We might be able to retire in style if we hang on to them long enough.

[daryl]

I love both sweaters, but retain enough of a grip on reality still not to stash for a Fair Isle...yet. However, the Horizontal Hues could be used to justify more indulgence and I LOVE the colors and having a cardigan!! What magazine did it come from? Having just restarted my Knitting addiction I don't know all the magazine and journals yet. I couldn't find it on the web and I think Santa would love to put a copy in my stocking..Daryl

[laura (from elann)]

I just love Dan's sweater. I'll have to show DH. He'd look great in something like that.

[chris]

The HH sweater! Now I am even more determined to finish mine, 1 sleeve down and everything else to go! I love the sweater for hubby, you are awesome!

[caroline]

Beautiful sweaters! cute hubby! love the pictures, please keep 'em coming. My ex is German and this time of year I miss our visits to Germany. all the best and stay warm!

[Cindy]

Just wonderful sweaters. : )