Hello, loves!
What a lovely week filled with hours of knitting time, a bit of cooking and reading. One of those weeks where you think to yourself there is so much to love in this little virtual knitting community in which I reside. So much to be grateful for, to appreciate and enjoy.
Pattern~ Hermione's Everyday socks Yarn~ Knitpicks chroma twisted in the color Dear Diary.
First up, I finished these socks. What an absolute treat to work with this yarn, it was soft in the way Knitpicks yarn often is and then you had the twist which made it almost feel like handspun. Bonus two of my very favorite colors in one skein of yarn...dreamy! A finished object always brings happy into one's day.
NanoStitch Laboratory sock yarn in the color Alkaloid.
These socks which I cast on about the same time as the above are finished. They are blocking no photo yet. So that is two FOs in a week!
Yarn~ Fondant Fibre BFL sock yarn in the color Harmony
A new project is going to be cast on today for the My Sister's Knitter's Ravelry group. Our current KAL is Nature themed. If you would like to join in on the fun come see us here. This group is something beyond my wildest dreams, if you are looking for positivity, encouragement, friendship this is the group for you. I may be biased, my it is 100% true.
One of my dear friends Jody, founder and editor of knotions has launched a wonderful new publication called ShawlStar. I will talk more about this publication next week, but it is being mentioned because it is Jody's birthday today and I wanted to send a shout out to her. You see despite Jody being one of my closest friends, we have never met in person. This is what I am talking about when I say how brilliant this community we create in is. Happy Birthday to you my beautiful, talented and strong friend!
Two podcasts that I have been enjoying this week and wanted to share-
Cocktail Hour at the Coop- hosted by Leanne and Liz. I know it has been said before, but I really feel like I am sitting in a knitting group chatting with dear friends. Don't even get me started on how much I love their accents.
Earthtones Girl podcast hosted by Denise. Talk about someone who exudes their wonderfulness via a camera. Denise is like butter talking about yarn, soothing and with great topics/projects.
I believe one could never be bored in this community. We have gorgeous yarns to play with while being able to support small businesses, podcasts to listen to for entertainment, a Raverly community that allows us to join group that cater to our likes (books, movies, cooking, sports, etc..,...). I could go on and on about all the great resources we have within our reach, all dedicated to our craft. All this is what makes my knitting life so happy.
Please enjoy a song and have the best day today!
XO,
Andi
That Nonostitch Laboratory yarn is SO gorgeous. You find the best dyers!
Do give us a review of The Immortalists. I'm No. 426 on the waiting list at our public library. Chloe Benjamin lives in Madison, so it's quite the hot book here.
Have a lovely week!
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | 04/15/2018 at 10:50 AM
lovely socks the finished and the not photoed yet :) I'm starting a new shawl on the needles today and I'm thrilled to be casting on!!
Posted by: karen | 04/15/2018 at 03:10 PM
Hi Andi
I hope you have an awesome week and wonderful rest of your Sunday. Your knitting is so inspiring!
Posted by: Lynn Taylor | 04/15/2018 at 03:39 PM
I really love your Everyday Hermione socks! The colors are so pretty together. I have seen the pattern so much on Ravelry. I might have to give it a try myself. Love your other WIP socks too! I love this community too, so many wonderful people who knit and crochet and share their experiences through their blog. Have a great week!
Posted by: Lisa | 04/15/2018 at 04:18 PM
You, go girl! Whipping out those FO! Beautiful socks and I love both of those colorways. Ravelry is so wonderful, but I have never really figured out the forums. LOL! It is an amazing source of inspiration and information. Stellar database! Wishing you a most wonderful week, Andi. blessings ~ tanna
Posted by: tanna | 04/16/2018 at 04:39 AM
how can you not adore the hermione socks?!! How many times have YOU knit that pattern? I can't begin to remember all of mine. Love both of your FOs. Happy week!
Posted by: stephanie | 04/16/2018 at 06:16 AM
it goes both ways, my friend!
thanks for being such a great friend :)
Posted by: Jody | 04/16/2018 at 08:00 AM
Those pink and grey Hermione socks came out great! I don't know if I'll manage to find a project for the nature KAL, but I definitely look forward to following along and seeing what everyone else works up!
Posted by: Kat | 04/16/2018 at 08:04 AM
How did I miss the start of a new KAL!?
LOVE those pink and gray socks, so much fun and the fact that they are reversed it kinda awesome :)
Posted by: Lisa | 04/16/2018 at 02:50 PM
I love your socks. That first pair is awesome. How do you avoid that HOLE where the gusset meets the heel flap? Yours looks impossible to see. I'd love your tip
Posted by: kathy b | 04/16/2018 at 03:04 PM
oooh, such lovely Hermione's Every day socks! And that laboratory sock yarn looks so fun. Agree,d there is so much to enjoy in our knitting and crafting community, I'm always so impressed by everyone's endless creativity.
Posted by: Julie | 04/16/2018 at 05:10 PM
Lovely post, Andi! Thanks for mentioning the Shawlstar publication...must get my hands on that one!
Posted by: Cheryl | 04/17/2018 at 06:48 AM
Love the socks with the pink toe! How cute!!!
Looking forward to checking out the Cocktail Hour at the Coop podcast.
Posted by: Dee | 04/21/2018 at 09:27 PM