The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success. – Bruce Feirstein
The knitting continues, despite not making my “goal” yesterday. I wanted to be done with the body and ready to pick up stitches this morning however, I did get to the ribbing. Twenty-one rows to binding off, seems like a manageable number, doesn’t it?
Today I would like to sit under the pergola but the rain will keep me (and Sherman) in the house. I do have Pat Conroy’s South of Broad to keep me company. And, perhaps indoor knitting will offer fewer distractions than the pergola.
I do have a Brown Wren update! My persistent little wren won over a mate! She finished feathering the nest and now I think there are eggs in the nest! Mr. Wren’s songs are even more ebullient, if that is at all possible!
Also…I saw my first hummingbird on Wednesday! Yep, there she was sitting on the “deer-proof” netting on the garden. And, speaking of the garden…baby tomatoes are popping up all over and it looks like we will have a bumper crop this year!
Now, how about a few links?
First up we have all manner of shawl-y things!! Starting with Avian Melody which is just gorgeous!
To satisfy your inner super hero, you just might need a Wonder Woman Wrap (or perhaps we all do!!)
Sari, not Sari… too cute. And what is not to love about anything knit with Hedgehog yarns?
Rift is simple and so beautiful.
Aurora Borealis from Svetlana… oh.my.
In the somethings other than shawls category, first up Flexi… “MAXIMUM FREEDOM! Your yarn. Your gauge. Your size.” Yes, really.
Old Shale Cardigan for ladies is very cute!
And, finally – put a mitt on it with Wood Sorrel
That’s it for me this week, I am off to work on success and avoiding insanity! See you back here on Monday with a finished sweater! (Hopefully!!)
Your sweater is gorgeous!!! Even if you didn’t “make your goal”. It will be lovely whenever it is completed. Plus, there is still time… 😉 KNIT LIKE THE WIND!!!
I already saw some of those links, and now I just need to retire NOW!!! And the rest of the links? Smitten, absolutely smitten! I love anything by Casapinka. And Aurora Borealis?!?!? Nice!!! Flex?!?!? Wow!!!
Hooray for Brown Wren, hummingbirds and you! Twenty-one rows does indeed sound manageable, and I think you’re a success no matter when you finish. Your sweater is going to be gorgeous!
I wish I had a pergola. I have a patio and a swing though! I hope you get your knitting in. We woke up to lots of rain but now the sun is trying to shine and it looks like today might be nice.
Good luck with the knitting! I think with the weather we’re expecting today, it will be perfect for speeding through a sweater.
My garden is having mixed results. I’m not sure we’ll get any tomatoes, though the plants are growing — just haven’t seen any flowers yet. On the other hand, we have at least two dozen flowers on our cucumber plants. Perhaps we’ll end the summer by making a lot of pickles?
Good luck with your knitting goal – I think South of Broad will keep you well entertained. It’s raining here today but it’s supposed to be nice tomorrow and lovely on Sunday, not a bad combo, really.
Your sweater is gorgeous — I just love that yarn. It’s so perfect for that pattern. (And, although I’m totally cheering you on to finish in 4 days, I’m just sayin’ . . . who cares if you get behind schedule. Y’know?) XOXO
I LOVE that Rift shawl. LOVE. IT.
Rift is just lovely. I added to my favorites in Ravelry.
Your sweater and iced drink are the perfect juxtapostion. !
Good luck with your knitting! Wish you could bottle up some rain and send it my way. We’re enjoying(NOT) 100+ again.
It’s coming along so nicely! Old Shale went straight into my faves earlier this week — and those mitts are super cute!
Cheering you along – the sleeves go super fast … and I look forward to seeing it finished! (and there’s a Goulet’s ad under the post today … most appropriate! I’m about to order pen #4!!)
I’m not very good with sweaters. They take so long! But they are worth it.
I really loved those mitts in the last link. That goes right into my queue!
I love hummmingbirds! they are amazing the way they flap so quickly and they are beautiful. I saw some in Punta Cana when I was there earlier this year. Your sweater looks wonderful so far, I love the color!
A great week for patterns/links! I had a number of those already Favorited (but still added a couple). Aurora Borealis is AMAZING. 😉