September loves...

 

Happy Sunday!

 

 

The last couple of weeks have felt like a whirlwind some good some bad, but the best thing is that  I woke this morning. Changes are coming my way as in a few weeks I will be moving from my home, not far but still moving.  While I can look at it as a bad thing, I have chosen to look at it as I do knitting...filled with endless possibilities. 

 

 

The best part is that it will not change my blog which has been my connection to all you brilliant people. So why am I sharing my life change with you all? Well because you all are important and I never think for a minute that I am alone in my struggles or battles. I know there are those of you who have had life-altering happenings and share it with us all who read your blogs or other social media feeds. I can honestly say I draw inspiration from all that you share, making my transition that much easier.

 

 

With all the happenings, knitting has been sparse. I am sure it will pick up once things get settled. In the meantime I am continuing to sneak in those therapeutic stitches whenever I can.

So how about we visit blogland and get inspired?

 

• Behind the Ivy's Five Things on Wednesday brings me joy. I want to do this as I think we miss so many wonderful observations while we rush around our lives.
• Lene Alve's post on her Ziggurat sweater is brilliant.
• Love these Alpha socks by Tanis. I think they are the perfect pattern for a special man in your life. Now, If I am honest they would also look brilliant in pink for myself. :)
• The Teardrop Lake Shawl  is one of those patterns that you can't stop thinking of. Isn't it incredible?
• I love being able to add new baby knit ideas to my repertoire. A long time I knit a wool diaper cover but it was not even close to as lovely as the one Lena created.
• Knitters are so creative and generous, which is why this post where Jenise talks about maternity knitting tips  is brilliant.
• You all know how much I love it when you share your trip photos. Dianna has the loveliest post of her trip to Norway which gives me all the feels.
• Around this time of year feeds seemed to be filled with Rhinebeck sweaters. I love Karin's post on her Not Going to Rhinebeck sweater. :)
• Tahnee has knit the most beautiful Tegna, but that is not the only reason I love her most recent post. It is because the theme is how we all need to be kinder to ourselves.

 

Hope you enjoyed your visit to blogland. I will leave you with a song and wish you the best day today!

 

 

 

 

XO,

andi

Comments

[karen]

I hope your move goes smoothly and you are blessed in abundance once you are on the other side!!

[Diane]

Congratulations on the upcoming move. I know how much work it is and how stressful, especially so when working. I hope all goes well with all the packing, moving and settling in.
Lately it seems I'm doing more frogging than knitting. But now I'm settled in to knitting a wrap to keep me warm in my little chair for the winter. Next up is a sweater I've been wanting to knit for ages.

[Kat]

I hope your move goes smoothly! I totally understand not getting knitting done- I got almost nothing knit for about three months when I moved this summer!

[Sheila]

Always love your monthly "loves".

[kathy b]

I hope the move is awesome. Thankyou for sharing your life with us. It makes your post honest and fun

[Stefanie]

I hope your move is smooth and you're happier in that space. What possibilities to decorate with fresh paint and maybe new items.
Thanks for the congrats for my kid. She's playing tougher schools this week so all I hope for is a few games won.
I'd love to knit w/you one day. Wanna Skype one day?

[ellen]

Such soothing colors Andi. I hope your move goes smoothly. If you start to get tense, I seriously think you should look at the photos from this post, maybe pet that sock with the pastel, sherberty colors. Security Socks! Omg sock yarn makes me so happy. I should keep some kind of hand knit sock or yarn in a cardigan pocket to pet when I get anxious. It's funny, I know, but hey! why not!

[Jane]

I love the colors in those striped socks from scraps. I hope your move is full of endless possibilities. Moving is never easy so I hope it goes as well as can be expected. My best moving tip is to pack one box of essentials - toilet paper, a mug with tea bags, and a set of sheets and drive it over on the front seat of your car. Now days my essentials would include some knitting!

[michael]

hi there andi :)
i love the look and idea of making scrappy socks
but i'm wondering how you manage all the ends that need weaving in
i know well how to weave for regular knits, but with socks being pulled on and off and stretched so much i worry they will come apart over time
what's your secret?
love your blog :)
cheers!

[Katherine]

Best of luck with the move, it sounds like you're approaching it in a really great way!! Hope that things settle down soon and you can squeeze in a bit of knitting in the meantime!

[Tien]

Good luck with the move! I hope that you quickly find comfort in your new space. Hope that you can fit in a little comfort knitting.