Homemade Presents Crafted in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan Reach Buckingham Palace
Gravelbourg's crack knitter, Mariette Anderson, has stunningly fashioned a sweater and scarf for none other than King Charles III and his queen consort, Camilla. This masterwork took a whopping two months of meticulous work.
Boasting Saskatchewan pride, Anderson ingeniously wove an intricate cable scarf that honors the province's agricultural, urban, and forestry gems. The heart of the story lies within the cables, she explained with a proud smirk.
Knit-ting since she was 13 and officially considered a master knitter in 2001, Anderson kept her secret project on the down-low until its grand debut.
This week, during a visit to Buckingham Palace, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Bernadette McIntyre presented the incredible gifts to an elated King Charles. He was smitten with Anderson's masterpiece and lavished it with praise.
Alongside the sweaters and scarves, three-cheer gift bags were stuffed with Saskatoon-made lentil and chickpea snacks from Three Farmers and dill pickle mustard from Gravelbourg Mustard—the heart of mustard country.
"Anderson's gifts are unique, sustainable, and full of local flavor. I think it's a beautiful gesture that represents Saskatchewan's vibrant community," says Paul Leost, co-owner of Gravelbourg Mustard.
Anderson's heartening tale highlights the simple wisdom of doing what you love. Who knows where it might take you? So grab those needles, give it a go, and let your passion guide the yarn.
In the latest news, King Charles III and his queen consort, Camilla, were presented with a unique and sustainable gift, a sweater and scarf handmade by Mariette Anderson from Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. The lifestyle piece, a testament to Saskatchewan's agricultural, urban, and forestry heritage, was skilfully woven into the scarf cables.
