I had a few things to get done yesterday morning and then Steve and I took a bit of a walk out at Boyce Mayview. It was my first walk since my tumble and it went well, although a bit warm with the heat yesterday afternoon! And, I am happy to report that there are no ill effects this morning! Now if only my skinned knee and all the lovely bruises would fade away!
My reward for all that was to knit a bit last night. I did a few rows on Stillwater, but my main goal was to get KK’s MKAL cast on! I am through half of the repeats for the first clue. I hope to have this finished up quickly this morning so I can get back to that sweater!
For you Summer Knit-Alongers – how are things going? Have any of you like me, reset your knitting list? I do have one Montadale Sock almost done, the toe just needs to be kitchnered – the perfect thing to accompany happy hour, perhaps! Now, here’s the kicker – I know that I cast on with a different sized needle, however because I am so smart (NOT), I did not write down what I did. So, I will have to do a bit of trial and error in the casting on of sock two… Note to self: There are Ravelry notes for a reason, right?
Speaking of Happy Hour! I have a beverage to share with you all. Tonight, I am doing my take on this! Rather than bourbon, I am going to substitute Vanilla Crown tonight, I will let you know how it turns out!
Now, how about some links!
The Summer issue of Amirisu has some lovely patterns in it! Like this and this and this!
Corolla is lovely and on sale until Sunday.
And, finally this week, I was surprised that I had never seen any patterns before by Marie Greene (the Stillwater designer). I was pleasantly surprised with her selection in her ravelry store, but these really caught my eye:
- Beckett
- Taproot
- Washed Ashore
- First Watch
- Weekend at the Coast
- Blacklock Poncho (yes… a poncho!)
That is all I have for this week, my knitting is calling! Have a great weekend and I will see you back here on Monday!
Right back on that walking horse – good for you! Enjoy your knitting today!
Glad to hear that you are recovering nicely from your tumble!
Right atop my summer knitting list was finishing the shawl that’s been on my needles since March, and as you know, it’s done! Now I just have to knit another one, oops. I also located the issue of IK that has the pattern for the summer top I want to knit this summer, so I’ve got to pull out the yarn and start swatching soon.
Have a great weekend!
Aaagh I am so behind on my blog reading, I didn’t know you fell–but glad you are back walking. As usual excellent linkage, her designs remind me of some of my favorite designers: Odacier (Ellen Mason) and Savory Knitting (Amy Christoffers). Gorgeous stuff!
I’m going to make time to plan my summer knitting but I am pretty sure I’m good to plunge into two sweaters- on adult, one kid- as soon as I finish one more thing so I don’t feel guilty!
Very happy to hear you’ve suffered no ill effects of your tumble. I am awaiting my yarn for MKAL, but think it will arrive today. TGIF!
Thanks for starting my Friday off perfectly with links and drinks! Keep walking, and some knitting and a cocktail or two will also make for a good weekend!
I’m planning to wind my yarn and cast on for the TTL mystery shawl this weekend. I’m not going to be too worried about “keeping up” . . . as I seem to be totally captivated with all things Alabama Chanin for now. I love your links – as always – and had several of Marie’s designs already in my favorites (although I’ve not knit any of them yet). Enjoy the weekend! XO
Mmm…Blackberry Bourbon Smash! The Crown Royal Vanilla will also be amazing. Maybe I will have to try BOTH versions and THEN make my decision???
I’m so glad you were able to go walking and that you’re not feeling worse for wear.
I have abandoned (most) of my knitting agenda and am starting over. Hahaha. I have completed another RPM sock and broke an Addi Sock Rocket needle. BROKE IT!!! Ugh. I am starting a different sock (well, a pair of socks) for a friend’s birthday. And, I’m starting the TTL Mystery Shawl tomorrow or Sunday. I found a lovely combination of Mrs. Crosby Satchel in Creme Fraiche, and Spun Gold, a special color from Spun in Ann Arbor, MI.
Those links, those links!!! Corolla, First Watch, Weekend on the Coast??? All lovely!!!
So glad you are not too injured! I too am having knit plan issues. I think once I get my goal of Twiddle Mitts to the nursing home I’ll relax and settle into the socks and fingerless I have already started. Hmmmmm, but you never know. I love the designer you highlighted today. Taproot is beautiful
Glad that you are still able to get around…every day means you are getting better. That drink looks refreshing…I don’t drink whiskey (taste, only ) but a Shirley Temple version intrigues…
Enjoy your weekend and knit on!
so loving that photo….you know those are my colours!!!!
I’m loving the TTL shawl so far! …and those Amirisu links. That sequence shawl might be going with me to Alaska.
beautiful knitting and I love gray – I wear a lot of it! So glad you found the time to cast on and begin something pretty.