Happy Sunday!
It has been a brilliantly quiet week. I have been nose deep in a test knit (above) and some lovely secret knitting (below).
The color has been altered on the secret knitting to prevent revealing the recipient. I am knitting along with Liesl's Mystery Hat Swap. Such fun to knit for someone who all your know is their favorite colors and hat style.
Another project for one of Liesl's knit alongs. These finished sock are my January submission for the Monthly Sock Challenge.
pattern~ Pillars yarn~ Western Sky Knits in the colorway Double Pink Rainbow
Lots of yarn in my week, right? As I mentioned in a previous post there is something about the new year that all knitting feels shiny and fun, whether it is a WIP or new project. Are you finding the same thing?
Because I have a test knit on the needles, I took a page from Olivia's book and listened to There's No Such Thing As A Fish podcast. It is hilarious and the perfect companion for my knitting.
Yes, I realize that the your should be you're. :) Too late to correct as this imperfection is already out in the world.
Trying to keep my New Year's resolution to be a better person. I have been making little bookmarks and leaving them in library books for someone who needs them to receive.
Another resolution or goal of mine was to read more this year. Ever since knitting has taken a hold of my life, reading has fallen to the waist side. This year I am challenging myself to read 12 books. In true Andi-form, I have three books on my reading list. Much like my knitting, I don't always focus just on one at a time.
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
That is my week in a nutshell. Knitting, listening, and reading, not too shabby. How did your week treat you? Did you find yourself on task with things you wanted to accomplish?
Before I leave you we have a winner for the Legendary Knits Vol. 3 giveaway!
~#58
I like all the patterns, but the Little Mermaid sweater is very charming. Thank you for a chance to win.
Margene
Thank you to to all who entered. There will be another book review and giveaway on Monday February 2nd. :) Margene, I have forwarded your email address to the designer.
Have the best day today!
XO,
Andi
Dear Andi, thank you for your post, it really has made my day. I am not even supposed to read the net at the moment, because my exam is coming up in two weeks, but I could not resist (of course). I love your wonderful coloured yarns and your knitting pictures, and even more the Gaiman quotation which I copied at once. Do you know his commencement address which he made into a little book called Make Good Art? You can read about it here http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/05/14/make-good-art-neil-gaiman-chip-kidd/ , it is equally wonderful. And if you have not read his books, try it. Though I recommend starting with his childrens' books if you don't want to dive into complete strangeness at once!
Oh, now that is a long comment! Hope you don't mind. Keep up your beautiful blog and your cheerfulness and have a wonderful week! I'll have a look at your blog next Sunday, exam or not!
Khendra
Posted by: Khendra | 01/25/2015 at 07:26 AM
there definitely IS something about the new year....and everything looking fresh and inviting and challenging and new!!! Love all the goodies keeping you busy this week....me? I'm flitting among several, dropping down a few rabbit holes, and generally having a lovely time!!! Hope your week is equally as fun!
Posted by: steph | 01/25/2015 at 07:41 AM
What a lovely idea to leave a little note in books! Sadly that doesn't work with an iPad...
Posted by: Corinne | 01/25/2015 at 08:17 AM
WOW!! Thank you, so so much! I have plans to knit several designs in Anne's collection.
I love your idea of leaving handmade book marks in library books. I started listening to books as a way to "read" more. I enjoy reading and knitting, or walking, or cleaning the house, with a book as my companion. Thank you (and Anne), again, for the wonderful book of patterns.
Posted by: margene | 01/25/2015 at 08:41 AM
Those bookmarks are such a brilliant idea! You probably made some people really happy with those :) Reading more is definitely one of my new year goals. Knitting has become my go to hobby, and everything else just comes in second place, which is a shame.
Posted by: Tahnee | 01/25/2015 at 08:43 AM
What a lovely way to spend your week, Andi!
Posted by: Sue | 01/25/2015 at 09:05 AM
Lovely post Andi. Loving the rainbow socks as usual. And I am sure that the recipient of your secret knit will love it !
Posted by: Lisa | 01/25/2015 at 09:32 AM
Sounds like a wonderful week- I love the little notes- clever. Your knits look so colorful and fun- yes, definitely feeling of a fresh New Year.
Enjoy your Sunday.
xo
Posted by: Camilla | 01/25/2015 at 09:48 AM
Lovely post. Like you, I've challenged myself to read more and well, let me just say share my free time between knitting and a book. Like you, knitting is my #1 go to when I have free time, but I miss the joy of books and the adventures and stores therein. Here's to a year of knitting and books!
What a nice thing to add inside the books. They will surely be a treasure to someone.
Enjoy your week!
Susie
RAV: Barbys
Posted by: Susie | 01/25/2015 at 09:57 AM
I cannot imagine you need to be a better person, you just want to sprinkle your niceness everywhere. Love the idea of bookmarks in books, cute. Super secret knitting has my ears perked up!! Wonder wonder wonder what ?
Posted by: karen | 01/25/2015 at 11:26 AM
I love your rose mug! And the yarn for those socks is absolutely delightful :) Glad to hear the new year is going well for you so far. I hope you're liking Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls-I read it shortly after it came out and really enjoyed it.
Posted by: Kat | 01/25/2015 at 11:31 AM
What a lovely post, your secret bookmarks are a wonderful idea and I am sure they will make someone's heart sing when they come across them xx
Posted by: kate | 01/25/2015 at 12:40 PM
This new paper of socks are eye candy. The bright colors are happy ones. I like seeing your cup collection! You have great mugs. I'm very curious to see what these new year knits are.
Posted by: Kepanie | 01/25/2015 at 12:50 PM
How wonderful to leave those cute bookmarks ! I'm sure it will cast on many smiles :)
For me, too, reading has come second with the knitting now.. and I also wish to read more. As I read in bed each night before I go to sleep, I'll try tucking in earlier at times, so as to have more reading time. And there's audiobooks of course, which go very well with knitting :)
Posted by: José | 01/25/2015 at 01:59 PM
Oh how I love those socks! Really pretty colors! That bookmark thing is such a sweet idea, how lovely it would be to receive such a precious reading!
Posted by: Ine | 01/25/2015 at 03:01 PM
Ah such delights, especially the library book project. I am knitting wee things as part of #summerofthesingleskein as it is still school hols here. Finished a baby cardie and a colourwork hat, still going on socks and a kid vest.
Posted by: Rebecca | 01/25/2015 at 04:03 PM
Such a great idea with the little bookmarks, would certainly please somebody's soul to find ☺ More socks yay, love them and think that is what the grey project is too.....just finished one sock and now starting it's partner.....
Posted by: wendy | 01/25/2015 at 04:21 PM
Oh your test knit looks beautiful...love that color! Gorgeous socks too, which makes me want to cast on a pair. Lovely post Andi and and have a wonderful week?
Posted by: Tina | 01/25/2015 at 04:42 PM
looks like the test knit is going to be so pretty, love that photo as well with the combination of the mug & coaster!
Posted by: erin kate | 01/25/2015 at 06:57 PM
Lovely WIP and I just love the idea of the bookmarks. I think finding one would make my day!
Posted by: Imene | 01/25/2015 at 07:43 PM
Those socks are gorgeous! And I love the bookmark project - what a lovely surprise for the next reader.
I finished a stripey shawl design sample while watching Call the Midwife, and sent off a hat design to test knitters... not much progress on reading this week, though! The Making of the Atomic Bomb is probably a little too heavy right before bed.
Always so enjoy your posts, Andi - have a great week!
Posted by: cory ellen | 01/25/2015 at 09:00 PM
I love the bookmarks you are paying forward to some lucky bookworm! =) Yes, the new year feels like a fresh start! blessings ~ tanna
Posted by: tanna | 01/26/2015 at 05:27 AM
That quote (on your bookmark) is one of my favorites of all time. In general, I think the Gaiman is a genius writer anyway. A lovely sentiment to find randomly placed!
Glad you have a knit-filled weekend!
Posted by: anne | 01/26/2015 at 07:42 AM
Oh thanks for the monthly sock link-I decided to try that this year and so far so good. I was just thinking yesterday that with knitting and reading I tend to only focus on one and I need to bring some more reading back in my life. Lately I've been knitting in bed until I fall asleep and I really should be reading maybe even just the last 15 minutes. But oh knitting its so hard to just put it down!
Posted by: Kristen at This Little Blue Homestead | 01/26/2015 at 07:55 AM
A quiet week filled with yarn sounds just about perfect in my book Andi.
Leaving little quotes for others in the world to find is right up my alley. I have been known to leave messages in market baskets and on bank slips, also on the bulletin board at the PO for others to read.
Posted by: Tracey | 01/26/2015 at 11:22 AM