Greetings from Eastern PA where our roller coaster weather seems to be continuing. It was so warm yesterday! 75...almost 80 at times. Today? It can't get out of the 50's. I had hoped to get out for a nice walk today, but the clouds keep hiding the sun and it's downright chilly then, so I've been puttering around.
I have a spinach-mushroom lasagna cooking (in the slow cooker) and I have Bridget's Italian Coffee and Walnut Cake in the oven (http://the-ravelld-sleave.blogspot.com/2018/04/recipe-italian-coffee-and-walnut-cake.html) - it smells heavenly. I can't wait to try it.
Assuming that my re-entry into reality tomorrow (i.e., work) will not be pleasant or care-free, I thought I'd post today with my knitting updates. As I mentioned, I only worked on the Winter Sea Shawl while we were camping (thank you to everyone who encouraged me to take this along in addition to the socks which never saw the light of day!!). Here is where it stands (I have not put in any knitting on this since getting back from our vacation).
The repeat is 16 rows and I have another 2 or 3 to knit...maybe more (I have plenty of yarn). This is a free pattern on Ravelry and very, very easy. Just knit and purl. And, it's exactly what I was hoping for (a denser, warmer shawl). Here's a close up which doesn't look anything like the color of yarn, but you can see the pattern.
As I mentioned, the socks saw no progress, but since we've been home I finished the leg, knit the heel flap, and tuned the heel:
Since this photo was taken this morning, I've picked up the gusset stitches and am starting on the foot. Won't be long (I hope) before this is finished. I am hoping to make these identical (which isn't important to me, I just want to try it for once).
Thanks for all yourkind comments on my last post. We really did have a good vacation despite the various "issues" we encountered. I even told Fletch that I was ready to go out again (I don't think he thought I would ever go camping again!!). Unfortunately, work is the reality. Wish me luck tomorrow for an easy re-entry.
Hope you all are enjoying a great weekend!
Your dinner sounds absolutely delicious, and I hope you have some leftovers for dinner tomorrow to help ease re-entry. Your shawl looks great and you've made awesome progress on your sock. I'm working on my sister's found sock and you've provided me with lots of motivation. I'm sending lots of good thoughts for a gentle and problem-free easing back into work tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI do hope you have an easy day tomorrow! The new shawl is gorgeous! I'm so glad you are enjoying the knit! The sock is looks to be a perfect knit, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm dreading tomorrow, too. I have a full day of work plus a meeting at central office plus a school board meeting I really should attend. But the weekend has been lovely!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a quiet week with plenty of time to get things done.
ReplyDeleteI love those bright stripey socks. They certainly brought some bright into this dreary day.
Sending good vibes for a smooth reentry to your work week. The shawl and socks look wonderful. I'm going to check out the shawl pattern.
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow. The day after a vacation is always so hard.
ReplyDeleteBe gentle with yourself at work today, Vera! It's never easy to shift out of vacation gear . . . Your knitting looks wonderful. Those socks are so cheery, and the shawl looks lovely -- and fun to knit, too. XO
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your vacation and seeing your knitting progress. That shawl is pretty! And love the socks too. Sorry there was so much misery on your camping trip, but it does sound like you had some bright spots too. And your tooth! Ugh! To have that pain the whole trip! Glad it's taken care of now. Hope your re-entry into work goes well and isn't too hard on you.
ReplyDeleteI'm really hoping that May will be the True Beginning Of Spring. This April has been hellish. There was snow in NEO yesterday. AGAIN.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with Re-entry Day. At least you got that tooth taken care of and it's not at work with you.
Work really cuts into life, doesn't it? Sigh.
ReplyDeleteYour shawl looks so pretty, and of course I am a sucker for colorful socks.
I hope you enjoyed the bread/cake.
Okay you've got me. I'm off to check out the winter sea shawl. YOURS is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI hope re-entry wasn't as painful as you anticipated (sometimes being prepared for the worst means it won't be all that bad) - and love the knitting updates. The shawl is beautiful and I love the stripey wonderfulness of the sock. I haven't ever made matching socks; good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love the shawl and I want to hear what you think of the weight and the thickness once you wear it, I find worsted too much around the neck but I'm delicate. I LOVE the pattern though and maybe in a lighter weight wool??
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