by Kat | Jun 27, 2017 | General, Words
Sometimes things happen that initially seem like a very bad thing, but after digesting it for a bit – you realize that rather than being very bad, it is so very good! Such is the case for me this month – I started the month with a job, and the month is ending without that job. It has been a good lesson in finding joy in adversity, and not only is there joy – but the joy overflows!
This free time has been quickly gobbled up by other things, funny how that happens – and those things (mostly reading and knitting) have brought much joy! On the reading front this month, I will have finished 9 books! When I look at my Summer Book Bingo sheet, I am filled with joy!
On the knitting front, I am hopeful that I will have a sweater completion before Friday – stay tuned…
My flower gardens brought me an abundance of joy as well… and an abundance of bees! I love watching the bees dance with the Foxglove, the Lavender, the Lambs Ear, and the Salvia!
And I am anticipating an abundance of blooms on my Butterfly Bush, so the bee watching will continue! And, there were some garden surprises too! My Easter Lily that had been eaten and did not grow tall at all brought forth 4 huge blooms!
The birds have been harbingers of joy as well – from the nesting Cardinal family in the bush next to the house, or the House Sparrow family in the bird house by the porch, to the determined Brown Wren who still has not found a mate, but has not given up the search! When the going gets tough, sing loudly! And, really – this might be the best advice ever!
There is just a small slice of the joy that filled my June! What brought you joy this month?
by Kat | Jun 26, 2017 | General, In This Moment
Are for binding off!
Sweater body done! Front band pick up to commence momentarily!
My bind off and pick up companion? On The Road by Jack Kerouac and how I did not realize what a fantastic writer he was!?
Happy Monday, everyone!
by Kat | Jun 23, 2017 | General
Stillwater #1 is progressing, but it is obviously not a “4-day knit” for me, but I am moving in the right direction. I have one more repeat to do before I begin the bottom ribbing.
The rainy weekend we have on tap will enable lots of knitting time, which is a good thing so I can then get on to the sleeves and the front ribbing. This sweater needs to be done before I can cast on Stillwater #2. The Stillwater KAL begins next Friday, you still have swatching time!
I am going to swatch again with one larger size needle to see what that fabric looks like (bonus, if I like it, perhaps I can knit a smaller sized sweater which would help the speed of the knitting, right?)
I also need to work through Clue #2 for TTL MKAL. So, really, I don’t mind the rain at all!
I began listening to Lincoln in the Bardo today – so far, so much good!
There were a few lovely links this week:
I love when patterns have awesome names!
And, when they pair awesome name with multiple sizes (and awesome yarn!)
Quince put together a new collection of shawls. I especially love Beryl and Reiko.
A couple of cute cardigans caught my eye this week: Tanta and Hummelo
Fairy Dust is adorable!
Chest of Bone readers will love this collection. I especially love Larrimer’s Sweater!
Sometimes patterns evolve over time.
Did you love Peace Knitting? Do you miss it? Then you will be happy to see Eunomia! (It began yesterday, but I think you would be okay to begin today! AND, there is a discount code that will work through tonight!)
Finally, who besides me is like, how the heck is it the last weekend in June??? Umm, Summer? Can you slow down?? Please?
Here is to a long, slow summer weekend! Enjoy!
by Kat | Jun 22, 2017 | General, Words
This week, the topic for Think Write Thursday is to write about your three favorite things to wear.
Well, hmmm. I am guessing PJ’s can’t be on the list? Or can they? But, truthfully – the topic caused me to think much about what I wear and why and do I really like it.
This even produced Tuesday’s post about trying to alter some clothes I had made that no longer fit. Yep, you guessed it – those things are all in that favorite category. However, you sewists out there shared your sage wisdom of the perils of that pathway and my alteration bubble has been deflated.
So, yes – lots of thought has been swirling around what I wear this week.
My favorites have less to do with what I like and more to do with what fits right now. I have several “swing dresses” from Old Navy (yes, super inexpensive but they are my work horses on this diet journey). Why? They fit the longest. And, that has become super important!
Then we move on the the utility category: I wear my iWatch every.single.day. It is a really awesome diet companion – it reminds me to get up and move if I have been sitting too long!
My final “current” favorite are my Nike Free Rn Flyknit shoes. Best.Purchase.Ever. Really. These things make me feel like I am walking on clouds! In my bare feet!
There you have it, a few of my favorite things to wear right now!
If you want to see what others had to say about their favorite things to wear, you will find them here. And, if you want to join with Carole and me on Think Write Thursday’s, you can sign up here! We’d love to have you join us!
by Kat | Jun 21, 2017 | General, Unraveled Wednesday
Happy Summer Solstice!
It is the best day of the year with more daylight hours to knit and read by! Amirite?!
On the reading front, I am close to finishing 2 books; The Hanging (which I am listening to) and The Other Einstein (which I am reading on my Kindle). Both are excellent and even without finishing them, I can tell you that I highly recommend them both! I will have reviews for both next week!
Last night I picked up Spycatcher from my library. This is for my “banned outside the US” Bingo Square. I can’t wait to crack this book open! And, this book will bring me my first bingo of the summer!! So, my summer reading is going exceedingly well!
Up next in my ears will be Lincoln on the Bardo, which I am also looking forward to!
On the knitting front things are also going very well. I am cruising along on Stillwater #1 and, wait for it… yes, I began swatching for Stillwater #2 which I will cast on June 30th and join in with a little KAL led by the designer. Yes, I have lost my mind!
I am anxiously awaiting Mystery KAL clue #2, which will be out tomorrow. Clue one is done and I like it very much!
What are you making this week? And, how is your reading going?
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