The storms certainly did roll through yesterday - just about dinnertime for us. No hail (though some nearby had that), but very high winds, thunder, lightening...luckily no loss of power for us. Our temperature dropped quickly from 90 to 70! And today is only forecast to be in the 60's. And, of course, more rain forecast every day through the weekend. The garden will soon be a jungle!!
Joining Kat and friends for an Unraveled Wednesday post. So far, no unraveling:
The pattern is Medallion Lace - a free pattern on Ravelry. The yarn is Barn Cat from Valerie and is a delight to knit. The colorway is Varadero (the name of a Cuban town which...you will see...fits in very nicely with what I've been reading!!).
The lace pattern is 28 rows. I did 2.5 repeats. I wanted to make it 3, but I weighed the yarn and felt it might be a little too close to call. I wish I had made the cuff a bit longer, or just added 5 plain rows or so before starting the heel flap. But, I still think they will be lovely. The flap is now done (as of this a.m.) and I'm ready to turn the heel.
On the reading front, I am about 3/4 of the way through Mrs. Hemingway by Naomi Wood. So, finished the first 3 Mrs. Hemingways and onto the fourth. I'm enjoying this book. I've always enjoyed books that take place during that era (20's onward). And there's Cuba!! Cuba is where the parents of a friend of mine honeymooned in the 40's and they loved it. (And, thus the tie-in to the yarn from Valerie.)
I'm not counting on getting much knitting done today. It is "Inclusion Day" at work (oh boy!) where we are supposed to celebrate the differences between/among us. The nice part is there will be a catered lunch. Tonight Colin is coming for dinner since Mailing has some work function and I believe we are going to watch The Phantom Thread which I'm excited about (in spite of some of your reviews - lol).
That's my day! What's up with you?
Those storms were really something! I hope the rest of this rainy week has some gentler showers. Your sock is so pretty! Both the yarn and the pattern are lovely, along with your reading connection. Enjoy your evening with Colin!
ReplyDeleteI saw the storms on the news last night - yikes! It's been cool here (40-50°) and rainy all last week, but higher temperatures predicted for this week.
ReplyDeleteLove the new sock!
Pretty sock!!!
ReplyDeleteMeeting up with Joyce and Aubrey this afternoon for some knit time ---- I "think" I may start a GARMENT!!! Go, wild!!! Make some CLOTHES!
Your sock looks summer-y and beach-y. A perfect match for your Cuba read! I'll be eager to hear what you think of Phantom Thread. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it through your storms safely. OMG! I love that little red project/notions bag! The fabric is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWe had some vivid lightning here when we had our storm on Monday. I'm always fascinated by it.
ReplyDeleteThe Phantom Thread never made it to any theaters here, and I was disappointed by that. I really want to see it, having been a huge DD-L fan for decades.
I love storms, too, but I've been so tired lately that I've slept through some good ones.
ReplyDeleteThat yarn is so pretty. I also like books set in the 1920s. And Hemingway is always interesting.
Your storm sounds rather exciting! I'm very impressed with those socks, they'll be quite stunning on your feet! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteOur grass looks like a hay field from all this rain. Yuck. That sock is spectacular. Who knew lace would look so good in a stripe.
ReplyDeleteSocks are lovely...and the knitting pouch is great fun!
ReplyDeleteA 28 row repeat is beyond me. GOOD FOR YOU!! !Love the pattern. Colin...enjoy him !!! I smile when I think of you on Thursdays! I'm at an acceptance point with my kiddos right now. That's a big step for me. We are connected, daily so that's what counts right?
ReplyDeleteOh I love how your yarn and reading go together ... I have the Bingo square about matching a book cover to a WIP and I have NO ideas. We've had crazy storms here this week, too - I checked the radar this morning and it looks like we'll have more (and sending it your way) before it's all done. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteCrazy weather! We've had the storms you are going to get and they are wild! Nice sock knitting-enjoy the catered lunch; nice part to the ridiculous PC days they create!
ReplyDeletelovely pattern design you chose with the yarn! We just got our electric back yesterday (2+ days out).
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