Hellebore
The gale force winds have been fierce
the ferries have been cancelled
the stormy weather
is rainy, grey and generally dismal.
These kinds of days are perfect for cocooning with a pot of tea
curling up with a good book and my knitting.
The Boneyard shawl free from the Ravelry website.
Looks a wee bit like chainmail!
I am embarking on a new knitting project...
socks!
I am using a pattern from Ravelry called super simple socks
the DPN's are a wee bit hard to get used to using
so far have ripped the socks out 3 times!
I will definitely need to get some expert help if I am to be successful with this project!
A kind and thoughtful reader from Vancouver sent me these earrings
I think they go perfectly with my black and grey wardrobe!
Thank you Rosemarie!
I sent you off a wee token of my appreciation...
hopefully it has already arrived on your doorstep.
I managed to find some sunny patches in between the storms and have ventured out to seek out some of Nature's beauty.
Hope that your week has some bright spots in it and that you are healthy and able to avoid the colds and flu that have been making the rounds.
Remember to wash your hands!
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
29 comments:
Just learned to knit last spring and am on my seventh pair of socks. Youtube videos help with things like turning the heel, kitchener stitch, etc. My socks aren't perfect, but they are cozy to wear and I feel very posh when I wear them. Good luck! I may have to try the shawl.
Good for you for making the most of bad weather! We had several days of devilish downpours and high winds and just hibernated. I mostly read. Knitting sounds so productive!
Are you under any kind of tsunami watch from the Alaska earthquake? The shawl is beautiful and I'm sure the socks would be as well. Too complicated for me, but anxious to be done with a blanket for my daughter and move on.....
Your shawl is beautiful. Thanks for showing the second picture with you wearing it - very nice. I'm interested in hearing how the sock knitting goes. I only do dishcloths. The thought of socks just confounds me! Haha!
I have been watching You Tube videos of some of the techniques needed for socks! Its a bit daunting...good for you for learning so quickly!
My grandmother used to call it cabin fever when she had to stay indoors because of the inclement weather but I look at it differently...kind of like a forced Vacation day for crafting and reading or binge watching Netflix!
The earthquake struck off Alaska just about 1:30 am...I slept through it!
The tsunami warnings were issued but called off 3 hours after the quake...I felt like you do when I was completing the heavy chunky knit blanket that I made...it took ages as it was so heavy to knit and large. I made it for our home and our son is coveting it... I think he wants me to make one for him!
I'm feeling "flu-ish" but went to school as I was starting some new library programmes. The grey is dismal but I binged on Netflix and read two books this week-end. I really like Boneyard shawl. Those little flowers keep appearing.
There was an EARTHQUAKE in ALASKA I saw yesterday.........that had TSUNAMI warnings!
Mother Nature is NOT HAPPY these days!
YOUR KNITTING is VERY GOOD!KEEP AT IT you will only get BETTER!
Sipping a CUPPA of TEA now TOO!
XX
That's what happened to me. I made one for us and then she wanted one. Glad tsunami warnings called off. You're motivating me to get the blanket over with.
Ah yes! I remember you mentioned making a big blanket...they are super cozy...but not transportable projects like a scarf or socks!
This new pattern is giving my grey cells a real workout! I had to watch some You Tube videos on sock knitting as my knitting group doesn't meet for a couple of weeks...they really helped as I am a visual learner.
Oh dear...I hope the flu doesn't take hold...
I heard that there are new episodes of Grace and Frankie on Netflix now!
Yes it was a real shaker! The "big one" is coming we just never know when...at least we have our disaster supplies ready for when it happens...I just don't like to think about the event itself....putting my head in the sand and sipping tea!
I hate the idea of the big one. My brother explained today why the tsunami many years ago up the inlet to Port Alberni was so devastating (it was because it hit the inlet's mouth straight on; otherwise had it been at an angle it would have caused less destruction). I knew there had been a Port Alberni tsunami but didn't know what he told me. I am beginning an emergency supplies kit here. I started with 30 gluten free, nut free, peanut free chocolate bars. A friend gave me a couple of bars of it for Christmas. It is the first chocolate I've had for a long time. I'm not sure much of it will make it to the emergency stash. I've been looking at freeze-dried broccoli, freeze dried chicken meals, etc. etc., a water treatment kit. Dani BP referred to the faultline programmes and I listened. They said that when the big one hits it will be felt all the way to Manitoba. So what happens with the eastern front ranges of the Rockies? My father always believed in having emergency supplies. So it's time...
I love you new scarf - it is so pretty. I love to knit but it is never cold enough here to wear such garments, socks however, well that I could use. I will have to look into it.
You might try the relatively new 9 inch long circular needles for your socks. I'm addicted to mine---and everything fits in pocket or purse. Some can't get used to them but different makes have different "feels" so you should do a few test runs if you can. ChiaGoo, Addi and others.
I started out sock knitting using DP needles, but I hate them. So I taught myself how to knit in the round using the magic loop technique. Online instructions and youtube videos helped me learn. Once you get it, magic loop is much easier. It was also helpful to find a pattern specifically for magic loop.
I'm a magic looper too. Last year I learned to knit socks that way rather than using DPNs. I use circular needles for everything now - I received a set of Hiya Hiya Interchangeables for Christmas several years ago - I love them and and am never without the right size needle or cable. Kim
I could never get the hang of knitting socks with DPNs. I switched to using either two circular needles or one long circular needle with the magic loop method. I think it's much easier because I kept dropping the DPNs out of my work.
The weather over there sounds frightful, but as always you have some pretty blooms in the garden. Your scarf is a wonder, so unique, and just right for the season. And your beautiful new earrings match perfectly!
My knitting skills are minimal at best, but I attempted socks last year on DPNs. After laboriously knitting about 6 inches, I realized I would have to do the same thing all over again before having anything useful. I promptly decided that was a hill I didn't need to climb and pulled it all apart and ended up with a pretty ball of yarn. Now I'm looking for a new and simple project. Your shawl/scarf is very pretty. I'll take a look at the pattern.
So many questions that we need the answers for but I am not sure that anyone knows the full extent of the predicted disaster...preparedness seems like the only course of action that one can take at this time. There are packed food kits with a longer shelf life 5 years or 7...I cannot remember exactly what we bought...and I have a stash of canned food, a portable stove water first aid, blankets, tools...and the list goes on! But no chocolate...I may have to add some!!!
You could knit the boneyard shawl pattern in a silk yarn and it would be pretty but without the weight of wool...
I watched a few You Tube tutorials on the circular needles for socks but think I would need a hands on lesson to figure out the technique!
Sounds like a lot of sock knitters like the magic loop technique...will ask some of the women at my knitting group if they can explain it to me!
I have been eyeing those needle sets too...so handy to have on hand.
I am persevering with the DPN's and so far I am managing...it is slow going though as I juggle the needles!
We had a patch of blue yesterday and it was perfect timing for my walk...today the skies are grey but so far no rain...so I must get my act together and get outdoors!
Have a lovely weekend Patricia.
I've read about your bad weather and I'm glad you are staying cozy and warm! I love your knitted scarf!
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