Whole lot of things and some love

Happy Sunday all. I took a vacation day from posting last weekend, so I feel I have so much to share this weekend. So let's get this party started. Shall we start with some knitting?

Notice a lot of grey knitting lately? Me too. The knitting above is a surprise for a sweet friend, so this will be the last showing till it is finished. I can tell you that it is knitting up quickly so hopefully pics will come soon.

One of two pairs of socks I have on the needles. The pattern is Honey Badger and the yarn is Twist & Twine in the color Hibiscus. Super fun knit, I am having a hard time putting them down. Of course the other pair on the needles are these stripeys, but since they are most purse knitting I haven't had a lot of time to work on them. And before you ask, the Quill is still coming along. I hate to sound repetitive, but progress is slow. That is pretty much it for knitting, now how about I share some wonderful gifts I received in the mail this week?

Will you look at this lovely package from South Dakota? I first met Angela via Flickr when she commented on one of my knitting projects. She doesn't knit, but it she has a love for it. Since then we have become friends. Angela is an amazing photographer and has that talent  for photographing nature that I envy. Here is just one example from her Flickr page.

Told you! On to the second package.

Katie made these for me! The fantastic project bag (which is already housing my latest sock project), and these beautiful stitch markers. I was blown away by the talent and heart that when into this gift. Katie and I have been friends for a couple of years. Like many friends I have, our's is a virtual one, yet somehow it is much more than that. I would call her my soul friend. I seem to share with her things I normally don't share with others. That is saying something because I feel I don't express too many things about my day to day doings on my blog, which explains why I don't post blog awards that are given to me (sorry Sam-xo). Not because I am secretive but more along the same lines as to why I don't Tweet or hang out on FB that often, I don't find my daily doings that interesting. :)

Alright enough about me..how about some loves. BTW, I am glad that you guys like it when I post my loves from blogland.

• Love Wei Sew's story of a sweater.
• Claudia's posts are always good for gorgeous knitting projects, the beautiful Simcha, and drool-worthy recipes.
• There are so many things to love here. Jesse's Daybreak is really lovely.
• I could spend hours reading  Annie's blog and often do. We share the same love for rich, deep greys. Her latest project had me at hello.
• Whenever I feel I can't go on with my Quill, I head over to Robin's blog to have my inspiration renewed. Her Kiku is to die for.
• A friend's current WIP and great news put a huge smile on my face.
• Visiting my bestie's shop makes me dream of spinning, so that I can spin all her beautiful fibers. If you are reading this Ruth, I am sending kisses your way.

Whew...that was a long winded post. On to exploring the rest of my day and  I will celebrating the love of my life's 18th birthday a little later this afternoon. Where have the years gone? Hoping this day finds all of you safe and happy!

 

XO

Andi

Comments

[Kathryn Vercillo]

Katie's stitch markers are beautiful!

I have a love for the many shades of grey and am always kind of glad when winter rolls around and people start working with the color more.

[Jody]

Honey Badger is another great choice - I love all the sock patterns I learn about through you. And of course, the indie dyers too.

I'm intrigued by the grey gift but I'll have to be patient.

[Kepanie]

I believe I just found three more blogs to add to my read list!
I LOVE your hibiscus/Honey Badger socks. Is there a website for that Twist & Twine yarn? I've had no luck Googling.
And my gosh those st markers are fantastic, from the butterflies to the leafy ones.

[Robin]

A lovely post, from start to finish! The project bag and markers from Katie are especially fun. Dots and daisies and beads and pink ~ I ask you, what more could one ask for?!

[Pumpkin]

I think that gray yarns don't get enough love, they have a certain feel to them that I love (it could just be me). At first I was shocked at the lack of stripey socks, I had forgotten about those gorgeous socks. Although those pink socks are so pretty too! Those stitch markers are beautiful, you have such talented friends!

[Mr. Puffy]

There's so much to love in this post!!! You do know that now I seriously have project bag envy issues LOL and I totally disagree with you and think your daily doings would be mighty interesting to know.....

I'm touch and honored to be included in your list of loves. Thank you and right back at you!!! Now that I've added a few projects to my favs I can see a trip to a bead shop and LYS is in order ~

[lori]

ai andi, i just love your posts. your knitting is SO pretty and what lucky gifts to find in the mail, or maybe not so lucky? considering what a great friend you are! enjoy all your treasures. off to follow every link now!

[Lolly]

Those stitch markers are so lovely! Are the pink socks for you? They look really fun :)

[Ruth]

Sending kisses back! ;)

[Lisa]

The Hibiscus colored yarn is to die for, no wonder you are enjoying those socks! I also LOVE LOVE LOVE those stitch markers, they are so super cute. I have a obsession with cute markers :)

[Maryse]

Thank you for adapting your pace to mine! I'm so late in my blog reading! Nice surprises! The knitted surprise for your friend looks lovely so far in that color!

[lilirious]

The stitchmarkers are beautiful! I've been looking for some pretty sock patterns, and Honey Badger makes me want to cast on right now! :)

[angela]

Thank you so much for mentioning me, I feel honored. You are indeed so kind, thank you for the gentleness of your words. I am a fan of your blog. You do such beautiful hand work! Sorry, I just deleted most of my photos on flickr a couple of weeks ago. Thank you again!

[sam]

Ooh those are some lovelies to grace your mailbox. Isn't that just the best when there is something fun from the postie. Love the links :) And that hibiscus... "naaahs" ;o)

[Audry]

I am a sucker for a good project bag. Looks like you have a winner seeing how it already has a project in it!

[Annie @ knitsofacto]

Missed this somehow. And gosh, me 'n my blog are listed as a 'love', thank you Andi, and the feeling is mutual you know, I am always happy hanging out here.

Grey yarns are of course the best!

Those stitch markers are *gorgeous*, lucky you :D

[Heather]

As always such great projects. The pkg from SD made me smile as we just visited those places on our trip home.