Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Unraveled and Snowy Wednesday 03-07-18

Hello Everyone,


Here we are again on a snowy Wednesday.  My office is closed and I have been having a cozy day at home.  I knit a little, de-cluttered a tiny bit, did some yoga and meditation, worked on some financial spreadsheets, knit a little more, took a nap, drank/am drinking hot tea.  Let me tell you, I could do this Every.Single.Day!


First up, the red sock with the lateral braids:



This shot makes it look almost purple, but it is really red.  Not fire engine red...there's some brown in there...more like a very deep merlot color.  These are not as fancy as I thought I'd make for February, but hey!  It's now March.  Just a plain vanilla sock with two lateral braids (15 rows of 2x2 ribbing, then 5 knit rows, 1 lateral braid, 10 knit rows, the 2nd lateral braid, and then just plain knitting all the way).  I knit some after this picture was taken and I think I'll do about 10 more rows then start the heel flap.


On the reading front, I am in the midst of Glass Houses by Louise Penny (latest in the Inspector Gamache) series.  So good.  I'm taking my time with this book and savoring it.  Her stories are so well crafted and it is easy to race through them in a night or two.  Instead I'm reading a bit here and there - a chapter (or 3) at a time, then putting it down. 


In my cup is green tea to which I have added ginger, turmeric and honey.  Tasty and warming on this chilly day.


The snow is still falling...it is supposed to stop by 6 p.m. or so...though winter storm warnings are in force till 3 a.m.  Who knows?  I could have another snow day tomorrow...or a delayed arrival...I'll just play it by ear.


I mentioned that over the weekend I cleaned out some patterns and I weaned a few more from the group this morning.  I had six (yes - 6!!!) binders full of patterns.  I am down to 4.  I have a few hard copies of patterns that I bought at various stores, some that I tore out of magazines, and I have a lot of lace patterns printed out.  Not sure I could find those again, so I may keep.  I need to really look at what I'm keeping and get rid of the ones in my Ravelry library.  And, of course, I need to look closely to make sure I really will (or think I will) knit something.  If not...out it goes.


But for now, I think I will finish my tea and finish knitting the leg of my sock.  Being stuck inside is not a bad thing today.


Hope you are all doing well and, if in the storm's path, weathering it well.  Stay warm and cozy.

15 comments:

  1. Socks are looking great! Stay safe and warm!

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  2. Being stuck inside is DEFINITELY not a bad thing as long as there is tea and knitting.

    Your sock looks GREAT!

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  3. Perfect way to spend a snowy "snow" day...love the socks, even if they aren't the true color. Feels good to purge, doesn't it? Continue to enjoy, sip delicious tea and knit!
    Cheers~

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  4. We did well in the stormy stuff. Just a few inches of easy snow. IT will melt soon. When we drove to Illinois today they barely had any snow left. I LOVE your sock braid and color

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  5. Your snow day is how I imagined my retirement to be. It's been 6 years and it hasn't happened yet. It's always something. It must be me.

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  6. Snowy days are ideal for putzing and enjoying atypical things. I'm glad you had a relaxing day.

    I need to go trough the patterns I've saved on my computer. I know I have duplicates and some that I will never knit. It's past time to purge some files.

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  7. Wow - you have certainly made the most of your snow day! I think your March socks are perfect - the braid detail and plain stockinette really show off the yarn.

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  8. Hooray for snow days! Sounds like yours was a good combo of productive and relaxing. I can't wait to see the finished socks.

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  9. You did a lot of stuff! Like Araignee said, I did so much of that when I first retired 6-7 years ago, especially with all my recipes. Same procedure. And now, with closets and drawers and storage areas.

    I hope the weather straightens out and heads us all towards Springtime very soon!

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  10. Paper patterns do seem to multiply on their own! I do a good clean out every year so I don't get ahead of myself! (but I do anyway!)
    The sock is going to be pretty-glad the storm has a silver lining!

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  11. Snow days are always so nice and relaxing. An unexpected treat! :-)

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  12. I love snow days, but we rarely have them these days. I think my brother in Virginia has more than we do in Wisconsin.
    Doesn't retirement sound great? I'd find time for yoga and meditation every day. It's really ironic, because I suspect we need those things more when we work!

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  13. Glad you had a relaxing day off. We were in the midst of an almost full week with no electricity. Our power got knocked off friday afternoon with Riley. They didn't restore it till AFTER Quinn -- yesterday (Thursday) at 5pm. It was a very long week. lol!

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  14. love your sock in progress. I agree on savoring the gamaches - I enjoy her writing and the way the story unfolds.

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  15. Hope you've dug out from the snow by now and that it melts away soon! Any tips for cleaning out the patterns? I have way more than I could knit in one lifetime.

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