It is another sunny day here and a bit warmer (30 versus 20). I did see a chance of snow for tomorrow, but I think that will be a bit more north of us.
Last night I managed to finish up the striped socks for Fletch. I love that I did NOT run out of yarn and I love the way they turned out. The 2nd sock has a tiny spot of grey at the end of the toe which the first one doesn't, but to my eye they match pretty well. I think he will like them.
As of this moment I have nothing on the needles! What??? I'm debating what to cast on. Do I try the cowl again (with no thought of rushing to get it done for Christmas)? A pair of socks for Colin (again, not for Christmas)? Fletch wants a bulky cowl, but we need to pick out some yarn. Colin also wants a knitted blanket and I'm thinking this has to be bulky to make it go fast - lol.
I've also been perusing the latest issue of Amirisu Issue 17 which arrived last week. Oh my - so many beautiful patterns. I love Kukka (Margaret - Days of a Sampler Lover) recently knit it up and it is gorgeous. If you are not familiar with Margaret, you should check out her blog or her Instagram account. She is amazingly talented (not only knitting but cross stitch and quilting as well). And, if you are not familiar with Amirisu - check it out. A gorgeous magazine along the lines of Laine and when you order it you also receive a code to download the patterns in your Ravelry library (like the MDK Field Guides).
Progress was also made in other areas. Last night I wrapped and boxed up gifts for 3 groups of people we mail to and those boxes are in my mail room at work ready for the UPS guy to pick them up. We still have 3-4 more groups of folks we ship to, and I hope to get those done tonight.
While I am at work today, I have a pound of unsalted butter coming to room temperature on my counter - hoping to bake some cookies tonight as well.
Finally, Fletch went out yesterday and got a tree. He will get it in and lights on it today/tonight and when Colin comes over tomorrow we will decorate it. I love sitting in the living room in the early morning with my coffee and just the tree lights on. Looking forward to that quiet time.
Today is our Christmas lunch for work. We are having it at Davio's in King of Prussia - a really nice Italian steakhouse. And...we get to go home after lunch. My kind of day - lol.
Joining in with Kat and friends for Unraveled Wednesday. Thankfully no unraveling has been needed. Hoping this Hump Day finds you enjoying life.
If I left butter on my counters unattended, Marlowe would have a third of it eaten by the time I got home. No idea how that cat became a Butter Fiend; I have never given her any.
ReplyDeleteLove that the sox came out so well with no cheater yarn! YAY!
Fletch's socks look great! Thanks for linking to Amirisu. It looks intriguing and lovely. Have a great day today - Christmas lunch and the afternoon off sound pretty darn good!
ReplyDeleteThe Mister wrapped all my gifts yesterday. I hate doing and he loves it. He even wrapped up empty boxes to put under the tree at the Mom and Pop grocery down the street. He said their tree looked sad without any presents under it. Imagine that.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of Amirisu but it is quite intriguing! ENjoy your time off!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on those socks - they look GREAT!!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Amirisu before. I’m going to have to Google it and see what I can find out. It sounds like it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around your house. Boxes being shipped. trees going up, and cookies being baked. It sounds wonderful! Enjoy your lunch and your afternoon off my friend. All of my Christmas gifts are completed too. It’s nice to have no pressure knitting and crocheting happening now. Blessings, Betsy
ReplyDeleteHey I wrapped for the post office too yesterday and I'm baking cookies today........I'm doing the baking for fun.
ReplyDeleteYippee! I'm thrilled you had enough yarn to finish the socks. They are perfect.
ReplyDeleteThose socks turned out beautifully - I hope your lunch was fun and now you're enjoying the lights on the tree and some holiday baking - Merry Merry!!
ReplyDeleteThose socks really did turn out wonderfully! I just love the color/stripe combination. I hope you're enjoying your afternoon off. XO
ReplyDeleteThe socks look pretty darn matched to me!
ReplyDeleteYou are making such progress with all your holiday prep! Cookies, too! Love the socks, esp the toe of the one; makes that pair truly unique. Sitting and staring at Christmas tree lights is one of my fave things to do during the season...brings a flood of wonderful memories. Enjoy yours.
ReplyDeleteCheers~
The socks look great. Sounds as if you are making good progress with holiday preparations. We mailed three packages on Monday. I feel like the rest will be smooth sailing.
ReplyDeleteBravo on the sock finish! It's always fun to try to decide what project to do next when you finish one. I received the yarn for the Sunday Shawl today.. I was rather shocked to find it's VERY THIN. Ugh.. I might have to rethink this. Sigh. Have a good time at your luncheon. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat to have such an excellent finish on the socks!
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