Knitting thoughts...

 

Happy Sunday!

 

 

Another weekend arrived and I was so ready for it. How about you?  Maybe it is because my knitting has increased, but this weekend was welcomed with open arms. I guess that is what happens when you make a conscience decision to include it in your everyday. Since I made my temporary move in with my family of non-yarnies, it has been a bit of trial and error fitting knitting into this life. 

In addition I am in introvert and adapting that to living with others has caused my spirit to jolt around.  Today I am letting those around me know that it will be a recharging day for me and I am going to knit till the cows come home.  The key for me it to remember to let people know when it gets too "peopley".

 

 

Helping me on the "all I want to do is knit" journey are two beautiful skeins of sock yarn that have made their way into my life. Above is Lamby Toes Moon Pie Merino in the colorway Experiment 098.

 

 

This luscious yarn is from Playful Day Yarns Simply Sock in the colorway Himalayan Salt,  and most likely with be my next cast on. I am trying really hard to finish at least 1 pair (out of 6) of socks before starting. I may have to repeat...a be strong chant in order to help me. :)

Since I am on the topic of sock knitting, (then again when am I not talking about socks), Knotions just launched an issue that is all about socks. You guys, I know I mention Knotions a lot, but it is such an invaluable resource for patterns and tutorials. The sock issue has 13 patterns and each one of them is free. Seriously that is a whole lot of talent for free. Bonus, I got the privilege of sample knitting 2 of the 13 pairs.

 

 

Friday I had one of those mail days that knocks your socks off (heh- see always talking about socks)!  My dearest friend Jeannine had offered to send me a few samples of yarn that she started dyeing.  In addition to the gorgeous yarn she dyed, all the wonderful things arrived. I cannot get over every lovely thing.

 

 

Here is a closer look at the amazing project she sewed for me. It is the most perfect bag and stole my heart instantly. What you can't see is the lovely zipper pull progress keeper teapot.  Jeannine...if you read this, your kindness has no limit.  Thank you!

I hope your week was a good one and you were able to fit some knitting into your days. Enjoy a song and have the best day today!

 

 

 

XO,

andi

Comments

[karen]

I bet it was crazy to move in with other people when you are used to being by yourself. I need my alone time and down time and I'm not an introvert :)

[Jeannine]

Thank you Andi! That is so sweet of you to say! I hope you find time alone for knitting this week. Oh how I need that too after people visiting. xo

[Caffeine Girl]

Well, you have been busy during my absence from the online world!
I am an introvert, too. A few weeks ago, we visited my cousins in Chicago. I love that they sleep in until 10 or 11. It gives me plenty of alone time to knit or quilt in the mornings.
Moving is always a hassle -- and I'm sorry you have to do yours in two stages. I hope it goes smoothly and that the move is a good thing in the long run.
Your posts always have such gorgeous yarns. It's all I can do not to track them down online and order for myself!

[Julie]

haha, I totally know what you mean about when things get too peopley - I find that happens to me every weekend! ;)

[wendy]

Such a lovely post Andi and sure loved what you received from your dear friend ♥♥ Must get back to casting on some socks the only thing I now knit....the rest is hooking lol

[Kat]

Oh, that bag is perfect! I'm glad to hear your efforts to make knitting a daily practice are successful so far. The "peopley" bit is one I know well—I've been spoiled since moving to my own place, and I'm going to have to practice hiding away over the holidays when it gets to be too much!

[Stefanie]

You need a little sign to signal you need some knitting/quiet time. I am enjoying being at home with nowhere to rush off to.

[Diane]

what a totally amazing project bag! I hope you are soon better from the flu.

[Chloe]

I love people but Not All the Time either! Even as a child it was necessary at Nursery School (my mother worked) to go off by myself at some point. Two hours of avid reading in a quiet room and I was good to go for the rest of the afternoon.