I don’t know about you, but the days are racing by… how is it the 11th already? Yikes! I want summer to slow it right down… take your time! What’s the rush? Right?
And with the idea of things racing on past, this weeks list of things are things that are all about slowing down!
Triumvirate (of knitting) —
Go me for figuring out the perfect way to stay excited about summer knitting….have 3 projects underway! LOL I have my “Night-time TV Knitting” (Shakerag Top) and two different shawls. One very neutral shawl (Anne Hanson’s Mystery Knit) to fill a hole in my wardrobe and one that will likely be a gift (Ysolda’s Shawl)! These three things are keeping my attention and when I pick up each of them I am so happy to be doing something different in each one! AND… with three projects in the works… it is a slow process. I am savoring the slowness.
(in-person) Gathering —
Starting next week, weather permitting, I am joining with an outdoor book club that will meet at the Carnegie Library over the next four weeks to talk about Good Talk! In the past I have steered away from graphic novels, but this one has my rapt attention. It is brilliantly done and yes, it is entertaining. But it also is making me stop and think. I can’t wait to participate in the discussions!
(on) Impulse —
Back when I was looking up fabrics that my daughter sent for Hats for Winston, I stumbled across a “pre-order” of some fabric that I just could not walk away from. It was one of those 100% impulse purchases and I promptly forgot about it. Because… pre-order…right? And I really had no “idea” for what to make with it, but that did not deter me from my impulse buy either. Well, it arrived this week and wow! First… I had no idea it had shiny copper metallic balls of yarn on it. I thought they were “peach-colored” in the image I saw, lol. So I bet you think I don’t like it right? Think again… I absolutely LOVE it! It is just the perfect Impulse Buy if ever there was one. It is now slated to become a pair of pants… elastic waist with wide legs and I am thinking ankle length would be perfect. These will be the perfect summer into fall pants!
Find (inspiration) —
The other thing that arrived this week was a box of soft pastels that Amazon suggested to me. Why they made that suggestion, I have no clue but my response was “okay, I’ll try!” I am going to step out of my comfort zone and open the “High School Art Class” drawer in my brain. I am hoping this will fill the making well inside me as well as inspire some creativity. I have no clue where this will lead, but I will share my journey with you all!
And that, my friends, is a wrap for this week! Have a lovely languid, slow weekend and I will see you back here next week!
I’m loving this post Kat! I agree that summer (and we haven’t even really gotten to the first day yet) seems to be speeding by. I’m not a fan of hot weather by any means, but I’d like things to slow down to a normal pace. All of your knitting looks like such fun and the colors are so good. I keep going back to the Shakerag top and looking at it. I’m thinking of a lightweight fingering yarn that is 60 cotton/40 linen. Not sure it would work…but I may try. Your yarn fabric is so fun and I think it will make fabulous pants – can’t wait to see. Back in the day when I dabbled in art, I loved working with pastels. Looking forward to seeing what you create. And…thanks for the book recommendation! Cheers to the weekend ahead.
I love that fabric! I hope you don’t wait too long to sew it up!
Oh wow, that fabric is amazing!! I can’t wait to see your finished project! Have a great weekend, Kat!
So much good stuff here today! A triumvirate of knitting is the perfect way to maintain attention. I’ve only got one project, and when I’m feeling bored with it there’s nothing else to knit. An in-person book club, gorgeous fabric, and saying yes to Amazon’s suggestions are all wonderful! Have a lovely weekend, and I hope time slows down a little bit for you.
ooo fun fabric and I LOVE the project colors. Taking a while for me to get caught up on my blog reading. I totally agree June needs to sloooow down. Happy Friday.
My husband does soft pastel and loves it, I think you will as well. I hope you have fun with a book club, that sounds so very nice to do.
oh that bookclub looks like fun! I have that book (Katie told me I NEEDED to read it) and haven’t even opened it. Cannot wait to see those pants – they sound perfect for that gorgeous fabric. monogamy is over-rated when it comes to projects, I think 😉
Yes to opening up the drawer of High School Art. Your knitting looks as lovely as ever. Catching up here because we’ve been gone again – road trip this time.