Good Morning!
I had not intended to be gone for an entire week, but sometimes that happens. The days got away from me and all of a sudden a week had slipped by. It was busy!
And winter has not lost its grip yet. It is in the teens here this a.m. Hard to believe it is supposed to be in the low 60's a little later in the week. We are planning to grill out and have a fire in our firepit which is (finally) snow-free!
So how have you all been? I've read blogs here and there, but I did not do a lot of commenting. I will try to catch up this week.
My vacation day last Tuesday was so nice. Carole did (finally) make it up to my house. I was worried for awhile as she was stuck in heavy, non-moving traffic for about 45 minutes. She love the Antler hat and mitts that I made for her, as well as other gifts and we just laughed and laughed. By the time she left I was completely exhausted!
Not very much knitting or stitching was done in the past week. I did, however, finish my Heart Warmer Cowl and I love it! Here it is in its (obviously) unblocked glory:
I haven't even gotten around to soaking and blocking it yet...and then I wonder why bother since it will just be squished up around my neck!
(Barely awake Friday morning...no make up, hair a mess - a pandemic life!! LOL) I love the way the green in the top and bottom ribbing (that color is "Mistletoe") matches so well the specks of green in the varigated yarn. The main body is Manos Del Uruguay Alegria 75/25 in the colorway Ghostbusters. The Mistletoe ribbing is Wildfoote 75/25 by Brown Sheep Company. The Wildfoote is a little thinner than the Alegria, but it all works together.
One more finish for the books: I finished reading Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley and I loved it! Thanks for the recommendation Kym - it was a good change of pace from what I had been reading.
Today I'm heading back in to my office. Originally I had a 10 a.m. conference call, but when I checked email this morning I found it had been cancelled. Still, I have spreadsheets I need to print (BIG paper) and some other stuff to do. I just won't be there as long which is nice. I need to drop a book off at the library and probably will stop to pick up wine after my office visit. This afternoon I hope to do a little stitching or work on some socks I started knitting. Later this week, when the temps have elevated a bit, I plan to get out for a walk...or two...or three.
Wishing you all a great week ahead!
love your cowl!!! it's pretty :)
ReplyDeleteWow! The cowl went fast there at the end. You finished it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI've been away from my blog for weeks. I need to correct that; perhaps today. It just feels like I haven't much to say.
The cowl is beautiful, as are you!
ReplyDeleteWe woke up to ice on everything this morning, but it's supposed to be fairly warm today, and for the rest of the week. They say rain by Thursday, so hopefully that will get rid of the rest of the dirty snow lingering around.
Your cowl looks great, and with chilly temps overnight, you will probably still need it in the mornings. I can't wait for the 60 degree days that are predicted!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that Carole was able to visit and that she loved the hat and mitts. Your cowl is fabulous! Weather has been sit on the patio soaking up the sunshine gorgeous the last few days, but that means a big spring snowstorm is headed this way. It’s supposed to hit tomorrow night.
ReplyDeleteThat cowl is perfection! I really like the pop of green at the top, too.(are your eyes green? they look like it in the pic!) Hope you have a good week!
ReplyDeleteWell, at least we know you did a fair amount of knitting while you were away from the blog! The cowl looks beautiful and very cozy. I hope you won't need it too much longer. It's been chilly still here, too, but the sun is so much warmer!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a busy but nice week. The weather is still very cold, windy too. I hope they are right about the warmer temps later this week. Your Cowl looks very pretty. Take care, have a great new week!
The cowl is beautiful!! I also heard the weather is about to take a turn for the better. I can't wait. I am so tired of being cold. Don't tell The Mister but I cranked up the heat today just because I felt like it.
ReplyDeleteGood job on the cowl, I also don't think it needs to be blocked as when you wear it it will be smooshed into warm folds. Have a super week ahead. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteThe cowl is beautiful and love love how the greens match too. I didn't post in a week either. It was just too busy and not the quiet I need to blog. I tried to keep up with comments, but no posts from me.
ReplyDeleteI hope it warms up for you. We had a lovely week last week, in the 50's. Today it's back to 40 so the heat is on again.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Your cowl is just awesome! I predict this one will get lots of wear! It looks lovely on you! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cowl finish!!!! You look wonderful in it!
ReplyDeleteThe cowl is beautiful and so glad you had a wonderful visit with your friend. Have a safe week.
ReplyDeleteSometimes life just happens. Sounds as if you had a lovely visit with your friend. Enjoy the warmer weather. I have loved walking in almost 70 degree weather. The sun is lovely even when the wind is blowing.
ReplyDeleteAnd the cowl looks great. The colors go well together.
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