The grey skies have returned and I saw the snow symbol in our forecast for Friday. Ugh. I love living in a location where we have four seasons and I don't really mind Winter...but let me tell you, I am more than ready for some sun and warmth.
Meanwhile, the knitting continues. I finally remembered to take a picture of the cowl I am making for Fletch. This is just a tiny look:
The yarn is from Ancient Arts Yarn and the colourway is Birch Leaves. In real life it has almost a hint of olive in the yellow. It's very pretty. I wanted to make the cowl with cables, but Fletch requested a simple design, so that's what I'm doing. He also wanted it to button, so I'm knitting it flat and adding buttonholes. It's going well and, perhaps, it will be finished this weekend!
Next up, the start of my Shell Cottage socks. Thank you all for your advice - reading comments was like a "duh" moment. Why hadn't I thought of moving the stitches so that a purl was not the first stitch on the needles? It was also comforting to know I am not the only one who dislikes a purl stitch as the first on DPNs.
I'm really liking the stitch pattern (though the "knot" takes a bit of doing - I'm not fast at it) and the yarn is so soft looking (and feeling). i think these will turn out well.
On the reading front, I have nothing to report. I still seem to be in my reading slump where nothing is particularly grabbing my attention. I started the Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock the other night, but the writing to me seemed stilted. The other books that came through on Overdrive (all in one day!) are There, There, The Library Book and Thirteen Moons (Charles Frazier). Maybe I'll try one of them...or just pick up something from the piles of unread books around the house. One day something will grab me.
Joining Kat and friends on this id-week day. What are you up to?
Such pretty knitting, Vera! Especially lovely during this dreary slog of a gray winter. Every once in a while, I get into a real reading slump where nothing really appeals. That's when I usually turn to something in the cozy-mystery genre -- something kind of light and quick will usually gets me back in the mood for more serious fare. Good luck to you! XO
ReplyDeleteI didn't enjoy the one season we had in Tampa (hot and sunny), nor the two seasons in Syracuse(snowy and not snowy), so hank you for the reminder about the joy of four seasons. I'm just ready for the next one!
ReplyDeleteYour knitting is beautiful and some day soon you'll find a book that is exactly what yo're in the mood for!
The cowl is very nice and I’m sure Fletch will like it. Those socks look a bit complicated. I’m glad you found a way to knit them by moving the purl stitches around. I do that quite often.
ReplyDeleteIt’s snowing here again this morning. We’re in a winter weather advisory today and tomorrow. I’m with you. Although the four seasons are nice, I am ready for some warmth. Have a great day today Vera.
Blessings, Betsy
This return to winter has me down in the dumps too. We need to get all that yard work done and I'm tired of having to put on a mountain of clothes just to go outside and sling wood. Ugh.
ReplyDeletePretty sock. Love the color and that pattern-wow!
The sock yarn is truly gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Araignee--we've returned with gusto to Winter here and for some reason, it has knocked me back. I'm feeling crabby and put-upon. Even gift-knitting is not helping.
The yarn on the socks is gorgeous! I think you've picked a great pattern for it.
ReplyDeleteI am so done with winter. I was looking at my facebook memories, and this time last year, things were sprouting in the garden... of course, then we got hit with major snow and cold in April... maybe this way is best.... Weatherman said the model shows it staying like this until mid March - then BAM! spring! I hope he's right.
You know, those colors have never been at the top of my list but on grey winter days, it is wonderful to see those colors. That yellow is so clear, and the colors on the shell socks are so delicate and the yarn looks like glass. Great job!
ReplyDeleteNice knitting projects in the works. Love the stitch pattern on the socks, but I doubt it would stretch enough to fit my leg, which is why I knit plain vanilla socks.
ReplyDeleteI love the cowl--I wish I could photograph colors so they are more true, your yarn looks yummy! And the socks are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI read There, There--it's a gripping read!
I love the yarn for both your projects; they look as tho' they feel luscious. As for reading: I have dozens of books in various states of read/etc...something will grab you. Sometimes, a reread of a fave or a cozy or something fluffy or even something from your childhood, young adult era will rekindle...
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First off, congrats to the new home owners! When do they move in? Love your socks, Fletch's cowl looks nice too. Love the yarn you chose for the Shell Cottage socks! Gorgeous! I actually enjoyed The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock. Although not as much as other books I've read. It was a bit weird in the end. lol! I've been having trouble with reading for a couple of years now. I've resorted to looking up classics I haven't read yet. Sometimes. Not always. lol!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your projects look delightful to me.. love the colors in the sock.. I'd be so afraid of that pattern.. it looks difficult. I'm on the 3rd color of my border on my blanket and am loving it. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty projects and in light Spring colors. Sometimes we just have to make our own - right?
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely knitting, Vera! I've been listening to a lot of podcasts ... it's been a nice palette cleanser!
ReplyDeleteThe cowl is really interesting!!! But that sock is really wow! I love the texture; enjoy the journey.
ReplyDeleteI love that color! Honestly cowls have been my thing because they are so very easy to wear, it will be loved!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the yellow start. And I hate to purl on the first stitch too! Sigh. Good company!
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