I am really trying to ignore how rapidly the days are racing past. However, doing that with any success has been an abject failure. I did, however, finish Rachel’s Velvet-y Cowl last night. I have more than enough yarn left to make a “Mini-Velvet-y Cowl” for Vivi, so this obsession with velvet yarn is not over yet…
Tempted By –
Is it just me, or has Ravelry been an instrument of incredible temptation recently?
- Temptation Number One: Thea’s Hard Cider caught my eye and Mary put an exclamation point on it with her plans! I love Mary’s choice of yarn and especially the color!
- Temptation Number Two: A Rav ad for Delicious Toast also caught my eye… the details are so lovely!
- Temptation Number Three: (which I am about to give in to!) Oh, Gnome, You Didn’t Steve’s mom loves gnomes and has quite a collection of them and this little fellow would be a cute addition! Plus, she watched Sherman for us on Tuesday, so I will be casting this on shortly as a tiny little thank you to her!
- Temptation Number Four: Cellophane Flowers makes me want to drop everything, buy some speckled yarn, and CAST ON!!
- Temptation Number Five: ADVENTuresome Wrap – yes, this pattern from Ambah O’Brien has been rattling around my brain – I have a good amount of Koigu that I think will work, I’d just need to get a skein of something to use for the main color!
Grateful Gratitude –
I have spent the week immersed in gratitude thanks to Michelle. I have thought about opening my eyes to notice gratitude. I have reveled in the wonder of gratitude. I have taken note of the things I take for granted. I have celebrated those slivers of joy that are a steady thread though my days. And finally, today I will think about gratitude that exists inside those difficult times. This week was very much needed in my life, and I plan to continue to seek out gratitude as the month continues. It is amazing how seeking out gratitude alters your entire outlook for everything!
It’s Old Fashioned Week –
Yes, indeed! And, this is the perfect day to celebrate that! I will be mixing up a special simple syrup to make an autumn-inspired Old Fashioned for tonight’s happy hour!
Finally, let the weekend begin –
Tomorrow is the fall Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer! It is on the North Shore versus in Lawrenceville and I have my fingers crossed that we will be heading off to wander and look at all the treasures! PLUS, a North Shore visit on a weekend that there is no Pitt game means that I might even be able to convince Steve that lunch at Southern Tier Brewing is in order!
That is all I have for this week, what are your TGIF thoughts for today?
Love all of the links!!! Not that I even have time to knit much at all right now! When I’m settled into my new house, things will improve (I’m hoping…)
I’m LOVING Cellophane Flowers. I wonder if I have any aran yarn stashed???
I love alllllll of this! And Old Fashioned week…Yay! I’ll have one tonight and toast you ’bout 6:00. Have fun a the mixer…I’m going to go to that one day!
I bought Cellophane Flowers pretty much as soon as it came out, but I’m not sure I have any appropriate yarn in my stash (not to mention a line of sweaters I’m supposed to knit first)! Maybe I can use it as motivation to get through what I already have?
Have fun this weekend!
Oh, do have fun with the little gnome! I decided to make ONE of Susan B. Anderson’s little gnomes last year (different pattern) . . . but ended up making SIX. 😉 (Will probably make more of them this holiday season.) Have a great weekend, Kat.
Oh those gnomes! And all those other links – so much beautiful knitting and just never enough time!
I hope you get your lunch out!! All of your temptations are worthy, ha ha.
happy sigh … I miss your Fiber Friday posts and all those fun links! Is Steve’s mom a knitter? (because this https://www.instagram.com/p/B3v87QqpY9D/) Hope the weekend has been lovely!
Lots of temptations indeed! Am finally getting caught up on my blogs and appreciate all the book reviews and recommendations. Happy Monday!