Ahhh, Friday!
Thinking About – As I am carefully assembling the blankets – I have been thinking about the two people I will send them to. One I know, one I do not but, as I have been joining each square I have been thinking about their struggle as they battle their illness. I have also been thinking about my inspiration for this – Annie has had some difficult days. She starts Round Three on Monday – so keep her in your thoughts!
Grateful For – Being back at home! While I love going away, and especially going to visit my kids – being gone makes me appreciate home much more. You know… your own bed, your own shower, and yes… I might even be looking forward to our “regularly scheduled happy hour” tonight!
Inspired by – Like Mary, I am also inspired by Robin’s Back to the Mat Challenge! I have fallen off the Pilates Wagon and this is just the thing I need to get me back on track after vacation!
Fun, fun, fun – This weekend the things on tap include visiting Janoski’s to get some apples to make an Apple Cake and getting out a few more Halloween decorations – although we are ready for Happy Hour, lol!
And, more fun – I saw an image on Instagram of Kirsten Kapur’s Bradford Road shawl and have not been able to get it out of my mind! Likewise, Making No. 6 / Black & White has some stunning knits, but Treelight… And, finally, if you don’t follow kammebornia – you should! Her Bits and Pieces Mitts caught my eye last week as well!
I am hoping that you have a wonderful weekend, and I will see you back here on Monday!
Oh, I now have a new person to follow on IG — all that beautiful colorwork!
I know exactly what you mean about how it feels to be home. Even if you’re somewhere wonderful, it is such a relief to get back to a familiar space.
Welcome Home again. You’re right: nothing beats sleeping in your own bed! The apple cake sounds yummy and enjoy tonight’s happy hour and your weekend!
Cheers~
The blanket shot looks beautiful, and I thank you for doing all that finishing. Both blankets will be imbued with all manner of good thoughts, wishes, and love sent to the recipients.
Happy Hour at home just can’t be beat! Happy FriYay!
Hi!
I have SO MANY knitted blankets and items, please don’t send me more, but DO send it to a shelter or cancer center where folks who AREN’T as well provided for in a knitterly way could USE a nice blanket for comfort!
The weather has turned here. It feels like FALL finally. It has inspired me to get “back to the mat” as it were and get moving again.
Thank you Kat, for finishing the blankets!
Annie, sending warm thoughts of healing!!!
As always, loving the links. Love Making No. 6/Black & White. Time for a quick trip to AA where I can buy one in person. 🙂
Happy Weekend! Happy Fall-like temps (finally) and welcome home. Thanks for the great links. Bits & Pieces is wonderful and Bradford Road – oh my!
Thanks for the apple cake recipe. I can’t wait to make it. Such a fall-ish treat.
Ill check out the bradford road shawl. Thanks
I plan on making Bradford shawl someday. If only I had the ability and desire to knit more quickly (or at all). Bradford would be just the thing for walking the dog on bitter cold days. Maybe next year! Thanks for all the other links, too!
Hope you’re enjoying this lovely Fall weekend! apple cake, a little wool and a manhattan … sounds perfect!
p.s. I have Plötulopi – Unspun Icelandic in my stash. I know you’ve used it – how do you think it would work for Treelight?
I’ve resumed my walking outside, this whole summer was too humid and hot and yucky. Now that it is chilly, oh my goodness, I’m in heaven. I agree with you that being home is the best.