Greetings Unravelers and Happy Wednesday to you all!
First, a bit of housekeeping for next week. There will not be any Unraveled Wednesday post next week, May 1st. I will be back from Erie the following week and there will be an Unraveled post on May 8th!
Now that that bit of housekeeping is out of the way, why don’t we ease into some making and reading!
On the making front, with time to spare… I have a new Honey Cowl and I love it. I might have been able to do another round before the final rounds, but I did not feel like playing yarn chicken and losing! It is bright, fun, and will be the perfect addition for the cooler and windier weather on Lake Erie!
I have finished the bottom ribbing on my “pre-knit” sweater and I am much happier with the rip back and size adjustment I made.
That yarn that tried (and failed) to be some Feather and Fan socks has been cast on for another pair of Hermoine’s Everyday Socks. They are easy travel knitting (I don’t need the pattern and I can stop and start as needed) and will likewise be perfect for “nighttime TV watching.” I am also taking the sweater, but I am not really sure how much knitting will get done…
Wee Snowmen who will find a new life!
I started the Last Page yesterday and will be taking it with me to finish the final page. I am excited to put all these pages together! This last page will incorporate some cross-stitch snowmen that I started when Heidi was a very small little girl. I have cut up the fabric and will stitch them onto some “snowy hills.” This has truly been a project that has jumpstarted my creativity… and once the pages are all together, I plan on continuing a similar stitching project!
The reading this week… I had heard about The Salt Path recently and was fortunate that my library had an audio copy. It is my only finish this week. The story is true. It is a compelling, moving story… Moth and Raynor Winn lose their home in Wales, Moth is diagnosed with a terminal illness… and they decide (in their 50’s) to walk The Salt Path and camp along the way. They begin as two beaten down people, and as they continue along something of a wonder begins to happen… they get stronger, their minds get clearer, Moth improves significantly. And so Raynor brings us along on their journey as they walk the longest path in Britain. It is an inspiring story.
At night, I am meandering my way through the book of short stories, Table for Two, by Amor Towles… and they are delicious. I really don’t want the book to end… the stories are just so good! I am about halfway through and savoring every word!
And there you have my week! What about you? What are you thinking about this week?
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I love how your Honey Cowl turned out — your handspun is the star of it! I will keep my fingers crossed that the sweater adjustment is successful.
Hope you have a wonderful trip!
Your Honey Cowl is so bright and cheerful – it will be great to have with you in Erie. Have a safe and wonderful trip. I like your little cross stitched snowmen and what a great idea to perch them on a snowy hill! I read The Salt Path a number of years ago and loved it. I believe Raynor Winn has written at least one more book if not two. I’ve been curious about Table for Two as I’m not a huge fan of short stories, but your review has convinced me to give it a try!
Ah! Your snowman “fodder” is the perfect addition to your stitching project, Kat! I love it! And your knitting-for-vacation plan sounds perfect. For me, there is nothing better when traveling than a project that doesn’t require much attention at all! And The Salt Path sounds fabulous. I just may need to check that one out. (I, too, am reading – and savoring – Table for Two right now. Delicious . . . is right!) Have a great vacation, Kat.
Your Honey Cowl is gorgeous and delightfully colorful and I love how the red yarn looks in ribbing so far! Your last page is delightful; this has really been a wonderful project. I’m off to see if my library has The Salt Path and I hope you have a terrific trip!
Well this is the second time Amor Towles has come up this week, so I’m thinking I may need to get to his title I’ve backburnered (Civility) before putting a hold on the stories. A book of unputdownable stories is a must.
Last page?! And what a finish! Love that you’re ending with parts from when Heidi was small. (So glad you saved that cross stitch over the years!) I’ll be curious to hear what’s next in stitching for you.
Have a wonderful time in Erie. Your cowl will be perfect! And the weather will be, too — no matter what it is. (Because the lake is a treat in sun OR storm. For sure.)
Have a wonderful visit in Erie!!
The colours in your honey cowl are glorious! Have a great trip.
The handspun shines in the Honey Cowl pattern. Enjoy wearing it on your trip. It has been fun to watch your stitching pages. I hope you will be able to show us a few photos of the finished project. I have the book, Slow Stitch, from my local library. There is a short section about slow stitching and time that made me think of you.
Have a wonderful trip. I love the snowmen
I hope you are having tons of fun right now. Love those snowmen getting new life, I know you will make them beautiful.