Greetings dearest Unravelers and Happy Wednesday!
I have eased back into making… a stitch here and there began to add up to suddenly finding myself at the heel flap on Sock One!
Before vacation, I began the new Mystery Gnome… it started slowly with a few bits (feet and a “mysterious” cast on!) And then the stripey part really took off… and I began to think about how this gnome was not going to fit in at all with the Gnomes in the Cupboard. He was bright… too bright. He felt awkward to me as I blocked the “body”. So I set him aside and let him just simmer a bit. And then he began to speak to me… as did the Gnomes in the Cupboard! The Cupboard Gnomes let me know that they are an open and welcoming community for gnomes of all shapes, sizes, and yes, even and especially brightly colored gnomes!
Gnedward R. Murrow getting the garden scoop!
The mystery of this gnome is that he is a journalist… a newspaper reporter, so with those thoughts circling my brain, Gnedward R. Murrow was born. He will be the perfect addition to a very somberly dressed Gnome Village… he knows that gnomes are gnosy. They love to know the what’s what that everyone else is doing! Being gnebby is the thing gnomes do best! He has his gnotepad handy so he never misses a story! And how does he share his gnews? Well, he blogs them, of course! (Has Acorn Air, Will Travel!)
These feet are made for walking!
The latest Acorn Air model!
A bag for a busy gnome!
I knit him per the instructions (which were excellent, as always!) and my only changes were on how I put him together (I put the feet on the bottom as if he is standing vs on front of the body as if he were sitting.) I made him a wee messenger bag out of the scraps. His Acorn Air… a bit of cardboard covered in aluminum foil and voilá… a tiny laptop!
The Gnomes of the Cupboard are happy with their new addition… and they love that the gnews on the blog is more accurate than the gnews from the grapevine!
I am settling back into my “usual reading routine” as well and I have a couple of finishes (The Haunted Season and Forgotten on Sunday) but what really rocked me was the death of Paul Auster. I loved his books that I had read and 4321 is one of my all time favorite books! When I got home I got on the waitlist for a few of the books I have not yet read… library waitlist’s… sigh. Speaking of Library Waitlists… I am still … still!! … waiting for next month’s Read With Us bookclub selection, How To Say Babylon (current wait time 6 weeks… sigh.)
And there you have my re-starting of the knitting and reading! What about you? What are you engaged with this week?
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P.S. I wrote this post early in the day on Tuesday before my hearing aid fitting appointment… stay tuned for an update later this week!
As usual, your gnome is fabulous and an improvement on the pattern! I especially love his little notepad. And gnebby — ha!
How are the hearing aids?
Your gnome is a star, and I’m glad to hear that the the Gnomes in the Cupboard are accepting of all. I love everything about him – his wardrobe, feet placement, and accoutrements. Gnedward is a reporter extraordinaire (and your sock is looking good, too)! I haven’t read anything by Paul Auster so I’m going to look for 4321. I’ve been floundering a bit searching for something to read but not finding anything so I appreciate the suggestion.
super adorable gnome. I swore off knitting them this year because of a horrible flare but now you are making me think I should do one….hmmm. I just got home from a getaway and I’m easing back into ordinary days.
Gnedward is wonderful!! I love his Acorn Air and his bag and his colorful garments! You are just too, too clever with your gnomes Kat! The sock looks great too.
There’s one in every family isn’t there.
The one who stands out by being different to everyone else.
Gneward appears to be just that one. The perfect addition indeed!
Okay. I love all of your gnomes, but Gnedward is my ALL TIME FAVORITE. I love how your creative juices really started flowing once you gave Gnedward a little time to marinate and work his magic! XO
Your gnome story is terrific. I love that he is journalist and that the other gnomes welcomed his diversity. He’s the best. Both my brothers were/are journalists so they have a special place in my heart. The sock looks great too. Best of luck with the library wait list. Maybe this will be a time that a book comes in early. Fingers crossed.
Oh, that GNOME! He is awesome, Kat. I haven’t even looked at the pattern yet but I think I might take it with me when we go camping next weekend.
Personally I would sign up to read his blog any day. He is nice enough to eat!
LOVE HIM!! That messenger bag… all the perfect little touches! <3
I'm working on that gnome, too, and also find him to be… BRIGHT! I just gotta do it. (The kids will love him!)
I think this newest gnome is Gnome of the Springtime, what with the springy colors. No wonder the other gnomes love him!