The weather forecast seems to be attempting to put the kibosh on a glorious welcome to summer:
But I am not going to let the weather stop me from having a good weekend!
In the plus column – I did indeed get my Charity Shawl completed and blocked! Which means I can ease back into my regularly scheduled knitting – which includes my Marsa Alam and a pair of toe-up socks! I have never knit a pair of socks toe-up so this is an entirely new experience for me. I am not sure how I feel about the process compared to my usual sock knitting method, but I will have a better idea once I have gotten to the heel. I am also a bit concerned about the cast off, but hopefully my typical stretchy bind-off will not fail me!
Thinking about:
Sewing! I finished my Rose muslin yesterday. I had made some alterations to the pattern – I shortened the length and I knew I would need to shorten the rise but I was unsure exactly how much to shorten it. And even though I did not quite shorten it enough, it is still a wearable muslin! I used some fabric I got at IKEA a couple of years ago. My original plan was to sew a cushion for the window seat at the top of our stairs, but that never happened and so I thought it would work well for a muslin and it did! The pattern directions are well written and very clear. I tried the pleat option and it was surprisingly easy! I think the gathered front looks nice as well so I will get some fabric this weekend to make another pair. I think these would work with fun prints, linen, and even a lightweight denim! AND!! They are super comfortable and I predict these will be the Pants of the Summer!
Gearing up for:
The start of Summer Book Bingo! That’s right – any book finishes beginning tomorrow can count for a square! I am ON the “Made into a TV series” square with the first book of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley series – A Great Deliverance. I have high hopes for this book as the reviews on Goodreads are stellar! I started it Wednesday night and should easily have it finished this weekend! It is not to late for you to join in as well! Book Bingo makes summer so much more fun!
Inspired by:
PatternScout! I love this idea of remaking things and giving them a new life. Also, I really love her pattern suggestions – especially the Burda Knot Front Blouse! And, I truly love her “Monologue” especially this: “This hobby has given me so much confidence…creatively and about my body.” YES, so much yes!!
Fun, fun, fun:
I am going to harvest some rhubarb today and have plans to make a batch of Rhubarb-Thyme Syrup. This will come in handy as an addition to some beginning-of-summer-inspired cocktails this weekend – I am thinking about something new with gin. Stay tuned – I will share the recipe next week!
That’s all I have for this week – have an amazing Memorial Day Weekend and I will see you all back here next week!
Oh, so sorry about the weather. Hope the forecasts got it wrong!
I love that shawl. And the book bingo sounds interesting. I’m tempted to join in, but I’m not sure yet (so much to do, so little time…)
The finished shawl looks marvelous! Three cheers for finishing!
I was a little bummed about the weather forecast for the weekend, but the TV forecast this morning looked a little promising — a brief shower in spots tomorrow morning, and no heavy rain until overnight. I’m hoping most of the daylight hours are dry so we can be outside enjoying the warm weather!
Are you following a pattern for your toe-up socks? I always struggled with toe-up socks fitting me as well as cuff-down, but I’ve found ways to make them work, and it really is a great skill to have when you have limited yarn or are trying to use up as much as you can.
Oh, your Charity Shawl is beautiful!!!
I actually get a 3 day weekend!!! AND, I get to spend time with Miss Audrey for a couple of days. YAY!!!
I need to get my sock mojo back. This winter my feet will be cold without some new socks. I’m trying to find it, but it’s tough. :/
Enjoy your holiday weekend. If the weather is decent, I’m going to take Miss A to the Great Lakes National Cemetery to visit her great-grandfathers.
Your charity shawl is beautiful! I am very tempted to knit one myself (and you know it takes something special to tempt me away from Hitchhikers)! I love your enthusiasm for Book Bingo and sewing, and wish you a good weekend despite the weather!
I should have a finished pair of socks and a finished book this weekend! What a lucky recipient of that shawl Kat – gorgeous! Enjoy all of your days ahead and the gin cocktail!
Your shawl is gorgeous!
I hope you have a happy weekend. 🙂
It was COLD here yesterday but we’re supposed to have a warming trend now. I’ve got plants to plant and I hope for lots of outside time. Love that new shawl, the colors are so pretty!
It’s been gray and wet here for the past couple of days with temps in the fifties……. Love that new shawl of yours, and thanks for the Book Bingo reminder. Have a great weekend despite the temps.
we were in Canada over the weekend and had fantastic weather! Today is a beautiful day as well and I’m enjoying a quiet afternoon.
oh your charity shawl is gorgeous! and I love the idea of a rhubarb-thyme cocktail (toe-up socks not so much 😉