May loves...

 

Hello loves!

 

 

Happy Sunday!  Was your week kind to you? My week felt like a whirlwind, nothing exciting but just like it felt like there was not a lot of breathing time.  Once the weekend came, I can tell you my body and brain was begging for some downtime. This meant minimizing computer time and upping my knitting and audio podcast game.

 

 

New socks were started earlier this week. I revisited an old friend (pattern), Cadence. I forgot how much enjoyable this pattern is to knit. Bonus deep stash diving happened and my Knitpicks Stroll Tonal in the color Summer Blooms.

 

 

I am having a hard time calling this next knit a project because it was an obsession. This obsession was fuel in large part after seeing a friend's scrappy cowl project. I have been craving knitting on a scrappy project and since temps here in AZ are above 100 right now, the scrap blanket is out of the question.

 

 

So obsessed that I finished up these socks in about 4 days. Unheard of so you know I was in a knitting frenzy. Which was nothing but happy knitting. I am in love with these and I may or may not have already cast on another pair. ;)

How about we get to visiting blogland. There was much to love in May, so let's go!

 

• Adore Christine's FO. Despite not really being a garment knitter, I can still appreciate the beauty of a gorgeous knit.
• Since Spring really doesn't exist here in my part of Arizona, seeing Patricia's Spring images allow me to imagine all the yarns in all the shades of those blooms.
• Anytime I see  Katherine's Once Upon a Sock posts, I run (not walk), to read it. I mean really it is sock talk...how could I not.
• Seriously when I see Kahrine's Cosy socks, I imagine myself snuggling up in these while in a mountain cabin. This means, I need to knit these.
• If you are looking for that perfect cardigan, then look no further than Karen's Rainwater Cardigan. Seriously the perfect weight and fit.  
• Don't you love those knits where you say, "oooh" immediately when you see them. That was my exact reaction to Cortney's Windswept.
• Monique had me with the title, Happylicious socks.
• I constantly tell Julie that we were separated at birth because we are music and food twins. Julie proved it with her Shockwave Shawl, not only is it a stunning knit but her colors are colors that speak to my soul.
• I have been recently deep stash diving and have come across many (so many) variegated yarns that I fear will pool like crazy.  So when I saw Meaghan's Island Wood Socks I was excited as what a great use for those crazy variegated yarns.
• This post from Susan is chalked full of fun knits.  You know, I am all about the Going West sock kits.
• I am always looking to expand my knitting skills, love this video on how to do the Norwegian Purl.  
• My dear friend Claudia is solely responsible for my need to knit from my large mini stash with this post.  Cannot stop drooling over her Land of Sweets pastel cowl.
• Very enjoyable and informative post from Andrea on Ten things she learned about dyeing yarn so far.
•  Bethany's blog Wool Fable makes my day. Yarn and books...yep, heaven.

 

Hope you enjoyed the May loves! Have the best day today!

XO,

Andi

Comments

[Deborah]

I always love these reviews and peeks into the knitting world of others. Thank you!

[Angela]

Super beautiful socks!!!! Fun links. Wishing you a great Sunday Andi.

[Dee]

Beautiful socks....now I want to make a pair of Cadence AND a pair of scrappy socks. LOL

[Heather]

I am knitting socks in Summer Blooms too! I love the scrappy socks. Are they just small amounts of wool knit together?

[Linda]

Do you watch "the crazy sock lady" on youtube? She just finished moving from North Carolina to Surprise Arizona!

You may know that already....

Linda in VA

[Caffeine Girl]

Your scrap socks are just wonderful. Such different colors and types of dying, but they are harmonious when put together like that. I think I need to give myself a try at a pair of these.

There is something about the Land of Sweets cowl that works especially well with pastels. I'd like to make another one. Such a fun project!

I love the Island Wood Socks. I can hardly believe the pattern is free!

[karen]

ha! I've been obsessed with knitting True Colors shawl. It is a non stop knit and I have to take breaks because of the constant knitting. I love your obsession :) Thanks for the sweater love. I can be totally honest and I have another one ready to knit for me....Love that sweater!

[Lynn Taylor]

I love the scrapy socks! yay! have a great week Andi

[Lisa]

Love the socks! The colors are so fun

[Claudia]

Just when I thought I was going into a bit of a knitting funk I had to see this post! lol What a lot of beautiful knits to inspire. I may have added two new projects to my queue... And I'm so happy to have inspired your scrappy obsession!!! After seeing yours I'm in the mood to knit a pair myself. Thanks Andi you have a wonderful week ahead.

[kathy b]

I LOVE SHOCKWAVES

[Wendy]

Always a good time visiting you Andi Your sock drawer would be full of so much awesome xoxo

[Andrea @ This Knitted Life]

Andi! Thanks for adding me to your list this month. It's always an honor. xoxo

[ellen]

I am smitten with those scrap socks. SwOON.

[Julie]

I love those scrappy stripy socks, they are so pretty, and love how the colours all blended together. We are totally food and music twins, thanks for the shout out! Can't wait to dive into all the other amazing links....

[Carolyn]

Those pink, striped socks are amazing! Reminds me of cotton candy at the circus when it came in pink, green, and blue.

[Katherine]

Thanks for the link Andi!! I just adore your scrappy socks ... I would love to knit a pair! I always think I don't have enough scraps for socks, but that's definitely not true. I have too many socks I want to knit and not enough time with all the other things I want to knit as well .... Hope you're having a lovely week and that things cool down a bit in AZ -- over 100, I'm sweating just thinking about it! xoxo K

[Alina]

As always a great collection of loves - I especially enjoy Andrea's perspective on dyeing yarn!