Last Sunday was great and this Sunday..just as great. A lot of things are similar, especially the football. Wait there is one difference. I have some FOs to show you. Yes, you read that right. The girl who has a million and one UFOs, completed two today.
Lighting makes it look like two different blankets, doesn't it, but it is only one ripple. So the sister's ripple is completed. I will probably make many more of these. There is no better stash buster than a ripple. As usual I used by go-to yarn- I love this Yarn from Hobby Lobby. There are a million colors and very economical, and you just can't beat the softness.
I finished my Peaks and Valley Scarf. I posted about this scarf a month ago.Janet, my favorite scarf designer sent some of us fans, an early release of this pattern. In typical Twisted Goddess fashion, is was simple but not boring. Oh and as if to back up my love for Janet's designs, one of her scarf patterns has been picked by KnitPicks to be included in their Independent Designer Program. Bravo! I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I think the same can be said for The Sister, because I asked her model it and she modeled it right on out the door!
I am still working on my socks for the SKA. I am on sock number 2- I am making some good progress. So let's see working on socks-yep same as last Sunday. Watching football-yep same as last Sunday.(my Broncos are not winning this weekend, but my fingers are still crossed and I have my good luck charm really nearby) Cooking, indeed, some of that is going on too. I am really trying to urge fall-like weather on because I am on a roll with soups and stews. This week I decided on some Beef Stew.
I added some mushrooms to the recipe and added a couple of cups of merlot to my belly.(I mean stew) I really liked this recipe. It was definitely not the stew I am used to, it was like rich people's stew. :) I also made some cheddar drop biscuits to sopp up the broth. In case you are wondering where the beef is, it is in the container of stew that I sent home with the sister. Sometimes I am in the mood for beef and sometimes I just want the flavor of it. I am not sure which soup recipe I am going with next weekend- suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Even with all this activity I was still able to visit blog land. Man oh man, enough inspiration to smack you silly. Here are just a few
Joli house always great for inspiration has a beautiful new shawl pattern available. I can't stop thinking about it!
Dawn- has a beautiful purple shaw shawl going. Swoon worthy!
Life on Laffer- just revealed an incredible shawl that she knitted. It is beyond words!
Maryse- finished a fantastic baby hat in pink that I want to wear immediately.
Did you check them out? Are you drooling?
Well loves sorry for the long post, I am off to finish my Sunday feasting on all things great. Hope your Sunday is as brilliant as mine!
XO
ANDI
I'm flattered that you like the little pink hat I just finished! It is so quick to knit and looks so sweet! Anyways, that may be that our tastes are very similar ;-) I love the Peaks and Valleys scarf and Janet's designs as well. Yours looks beautiful in those colors. Thanks by the way for the chowder receipe the other day! Reading about your stew reminded me that I was forgetting about it! I had a nice and restful Sunday as well! Have a good week!
Posted by: Maryse | 09/26/2010 at 05:05 PM
Ok, that ripple is FABULOUS! I love it! Your sister is lucky--she gets all kinds of fun stuff! I finished a shawlette and now I'm back to my ocean waves scarf. Me? A Scarf? Yes...and I will finish it, too.
Posted by: Emily | 09/26/2010 at 05:41 PM
That blanket is beautiful! Love the colors in it, will be so nice to cuddle under this winter.
Love your scarf. Just beautiful.
Posted by: Andrea | 09/26/2010 at 08:46 PM
Andi your ripple looks lovely. I so wished I could have found a Hobby Lobby when I was over in the US as that yarn looks great!
Posted by: ruth | 09/27/2010 at 01:38 AM
I did the same thing.... ....you know, "cook comfort food and it will come"....the temperature rose to 99F....so I went back to cold chicken!!!
Great job on the FOs...hope the weather cooperates so you can wear your scarf....or the sister can!!! :)
Those links were great too....that first shawl is to die for......wish I could knit things like that...sigh...have a good week sweetie pie!!!!
M
Posted by: Marilyn | 09/27/2010 at 06:43 AM
The ripple blanket is a beauty! As is that lovely scarf. Lucky, lucky sis :)
Posted by: sam | 09/27/2010 at 07:45 PM
I love the blanket and scarf. Can't wait for it to cool down. Hell I may even wear it with a cute pink t-shirt. Lucky me.
Posted by: Monica C | 09/27/2010 at 10:20 PM
the scarf is just gorgeous! I'm not much of a knitter, but if it's not too complex I could posiibly do it!
Love your blog, I popped over from icrochet... see you soon!
XXX
Posted by: Alice @ Crochet with Raymond | 10/05/2010 at 02:31 PM
I'm so hopelessly behind that I missed this great post! I LOOOOVE the ripple (what is it about ripple afghans that make me want to do one IMMEDIATELY?!) Why have I never tried I Love This Yarn? It's got great colors.
You're so generous with your praise of my patterns -- and thank you so much -- but the praise should go to *YOU* - for your knitting and yarn choice! It's fabulous! (Lucky sister!)
The stew looks delicious . . . I should make one too!
Posted by: Janet | 10/10/2010 at 07:37 AM
love that ripple afghan! so colorful!
Posted by: jane | 10/11/2010 at 08:13 AM