Greetings Unravelers and Happy Wednesday!
It’s that time in the week when we all gather together and share what we are making and (perhaps more importantly!) what we are reading!
I have an almost finished Mystery Gnome… that I won’t share this week because there are several “bits” that are not yet finished and my Gnome… well, he remains a mystery to me! I did stuff him yesterday so I am hoping that he speaks to me soon about the direction he wants to go! Stay tuned!
I made some headway on my Summer Knitting List… I have a finished pair of Hermoine’s Everyday Socks! I liked this pattern (especially the heel with the garter edges!) very much and I will be knitting it again! These socks are now tucked away for October or November when socks are once again needed!
My Summer Knitting List has decreased by two projects this week! I have frogged the Ooh La La sweater… I was not in love and began to ask myself were would I wear it. It was quick work to rip it out… and I have already repurposed the yarn! Yep, I have another Shakerag Skirt underway!
After seeing this… I got a crochet hook out and gave Ye Olde Crochet Bucket Hat a try… I used a skein of Euroflax I had in my stash to see how it went… and by George, I think I got it! Ha!
It is a bit “stiff” I think the linen yarn was on the heavier end of worsted weight… but it works! I have begun a second with some leftover Hempathy in my stash. Yes, I know it is a dk yarn, but I like the fabric I am getting, so I will forge on. It is fun counting and single-crocheting… ha!
And if that was not enough ‘making’ for the week. I finished a do-over of the flower pot lesson from my last watercolor class. This one I did on a quarter sheet (so much bigger!) and I ordered a frame yesterday because this one is heading off as a “congrats on your elopement” to my son and new daughter-in-law in Wisconsin!
So how’s my reading been this week, you ask? Well… I have just one finish… The Colony by Audrey Magee. I loved it! (There is painting in it! Ha!)
I have been savoring Fresh Water for Flowers… I really don’t want to leave Violette and her little cemetery… however, even though I have been savoring it, I should finish it today (I have about 50 pages to go.)
In my ears, I have been enjoying Joan Didion’s Slouching Towards Bethlehem. It is a collection of short stories and I am very much enjoying them!
What about you all? What have you been up to this week?
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What a busy week you’ve had! Very impressive 😊
Your Hermione socks are lovely; that is a pattern I’ve always meant to knit. Your hat is cute, but I fear that is not a pattern for me. I am looking forward to seeing your gnome. And congratulations to your son and new DiL. Your beautiful flowerpot painting makes the perfect gift!
Love the hat😊
And just by coincidence I have The Colony on hold, looking forward to reading it. And seeing ‘the skirt’ when you’re ready to show us
Ha! Love your hat, love your socks, and another Shakerag Skirt!!! And a stuffed gnome!
Hahaha What a week. But the best – Congratulations to your son and DIL – your painting is a perfect gift. So beautiful. You have had a full week Kat. I also enjoyed The Colony and I need to give Fresh Water another try (on paper instead of in my ears this time).
Your painting is really the perfect gift for the happy couple, Kat. (And best wishes all around.) I loved all three books you mentioned in your post! And I’m not surprised at all that you’ve started a second skirt! I’m already thinking about what my “next one” might be . . .
Your hat is adorable! I’ll bet that’s something I could manage to make, and I could certainly use a good sun hat.
Congrats on your new daughter-in-law!
I love the painting, particularly that the subject is not smack in the center. That composition gives it a bit of mystery? Spontaneity? My art history vocabulary is failing me. Anyway, it is great, and congrats on the new daughter-in-law!
Wait… WHAT?? New DIL? Did you know? Wisconsin?? WHERE!??
I did not know until the day before! My first DIL! Yes, in Wauwatosa!
gah, I can’t believe it’s a gift, I’d want to keep it for myself. Congrats to your son, how exciting!!
Congratulations on your son & new DIL! Your painting is lovely and will make a wonderful gift!
I loved both The Colony and Fresh Water For Flowers. I recently finished Three by Valerie Perrin and loved it too!
That’s a beautiful painting for a wonderfully exciting occasion! I loved The Colony and I’m waiting for my turn with Fresh Water for Flowers.
You nailed that hat! Hermione’s Everyday socks are a classic. Your watercolor is just lovely. I loved Fresh Water for Flowers, such an elegant story. Congratulations to your family.
Congrats to your son, your new DIL, and you! What a spectacular surprise!
And, sheesh, you made quick work of that fantastic summery bucket hat.
THRILLED to hear you’ve got another skirt on the needles. Yes.
Love it all, socks, hat and painting. I shall make a big effort this coming week to make some progress on something to share next week.