“Like thousands of others, we survived the storm and the many dark days that followed because of the kindness of strangers who brought food, water, and comfort’.” ―
To say I am profoundly grateful for all your kind words for my post on Monday would be an understatement. I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of kindness. Though I have not “met” many of you, the kindness you shared made me feel very much a part of a community…this absolutely amazing Blogisphere we all participate in together. Thank you all for your hugs and your support!
Carole posted something I found incredibly profound on Monday and it is a very good reminder to me that doing is so much better than not doing. If you have not read her post, it is absolutely a must read! Thank you, Carole for this gentle reminder to be a “doer”!
Now, how about some knitting content?
I cast on a new project yesterday!! As you can see, I have started my Daytripper cardigan and I am so happy! I did not spend a great deal of time knitting, but it is going so fast! Yay for US 11 needles! (Also, the Knitting gods are sending snow this week to Pittsburgh so knitting with wool will be extra pleasant!)
But this sweater…
It was just a bit windy…lol
I am in love! The fit is perfect… the amount of ease, the length of the body and sleeves, the neck band are all just right! And this deep inky blue! I have worn it several times already and I am contemplating a Marled Purl Strings… I don’t know how the yarns will work, but I hope to do some swatching tonight to see how it looks.
I also got those birthday socks done with days to spare!! Waahooo!
The reading was so very good this week! Oh my!
The Confessor by Daniel Silva
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series just keeps getting better with every book! Gabriel is again drawn in to help solve a murder. Intrigue at the Vatican makes for a fascinating mystery that you solve with Allon. The writing is good and the story is believable. Finally, I especially love the insights into art restoration… Allon’s “day job” and I highly recommend this series!
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“Wintering brings about some of the most profound and insightful moments of our human experience, and wisdom resides in those who have wintered.”
I had really hoped to read this book last year, but boy am I glad I read it when I did. May’s thoughts, ideas, and story-telling was exactly what I needed right now. This book is inspiring and comforting. If you are looking for a respite from a rough patch, I highly recommend Wintering.
That is all I have for today. I will be back tomorrow to usher in Poetry Month!
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So glad you enjoyed Wintering and that it found you at the right time. Her thoughts are perfect for this time in our world.
Your finished sweater is gorgeous – congratulations! And your Daytripper looks so dreamy -can’t wait to watch it grow 🙂
It’s lovely to hear that you got such lovely feedback on your OLW post. I agree with you – the outreach and support that I’ve gotten from my little corner of the blogging world has been invaluable over the last year, especially. I don’t know where I’d be without my blogging friends – including YOU! Thank you 🙂
Your Daytripper is off to a lovely start, and your Purl Strings is beautiful! It looks perfect and perfectly wearable. Steve’s socks also look like a perfect fit. You and your knitting may be partially responsible for snow in the forecast. 🙂
beautiful beginnings of a sweater! I love top down and watching the colors come alive. Your sweater that is finished is gorgeous!!!
Oh I do love the colors you have chosen for Day Tripper and Purl Strings is gorgeous Kat! The birthday socks are fun!! Glad you were able to finish with time to spare. Enjoy your chillier weather with wool in your lap! I started “Wintering” a couple of days ago and just could not get into it…returned it to the library as I know it is in high demand. Perhaps another time.
Oh, Kat! That Purl Strings is really wonderful! It’s so nice to find that “perfect” sweater! And your Daytripper looks like it’s off to a great start. Love the colors!
I loved “Wintering.” 🙂
Purl Strings looks marvelous! Even on your “model,” it’s clear that it’s the perfect comfy fit. I am not happy about the return of the winter weather, but I will bear it because it means another couple of days when wearing wool is not only acceptable but practically mandatory!
I’m just casting on a second sock for my scrappy charity pair and am hoping to finish up a collection of short stories this morning. Then to decide what to read next!
That sweater is wonderful and it’s great that you love everything about it! Thanks for linking back to my blog post, too.
My big news is that I actually knit something – a dishcloth! My first one! I even had to add yarn when I ran out and used the “magic knot”. YouTube showed me how to do that and how to cast off! Now I just have to weave the ends in and I will use a crochet hook for that. I may knit some more dishcloths! Your sweater is amazing and quite unimaginable to me!! Well done!
oooh, a marled purl strings looks awesome! Is that Coast? doubled …. sounds perfect! Wintering is still sitting on my shelf, unopened. and I think I might just save it for a few more months. It’s something to look forward to when the days get shorter again…
Your sweaters are just the best. I love that the wind was blowing that sleeve. I enjoyed Wintering. May the marled purl strings be a match made in heaven. Sorry about the snow. I guess it will be good knitting weather.
I’m so glad it was just the right time for Wintering… I had a similar experience with May Sarton’s Journal of a Solitude. I had so badly wanted to read it months ago…but when I opened it up and read a passage at random, it couldn’t have been the more perfect read for the first day of spring. It’s good to have something greater than ourselves at play…!