Now that Easter is over and Nathan’s Bunny and spring cardigan are done, I can focus on my April socks and maybe even finish them on time! The details of the bunny are on my new knitting blog, all. about. knitting—I just lauched it yesterday—and I'll cover the cardigan, my own yet unpublished design, there soon. If you're interested in seeing more of my knitting than just what you see on the weekly Yarn Along, please do check it out! (Thanks.)
Good knitting,
Although I only started my April socks last week, there’s a chance I can get ‘em done before May 1. Maybe. Too bad there aren’t 31 days this month instead of 30! (Also, can I say how stoked I am to start May’s socks with Knit Picks’ Felici sock yarn in colorway Afternoon? It's the stripey yarn on the left in my photo. Oh, yes. I’ll post the pattern on all. about. knitting. as a freebie. It'll be a simple toe-up sock to show off the self-striping colors of the yarn; nothing fancy, but I'm still excited to cast on. But I must get these April socks off my size 2's first!)
My April socks are Ribbed Ribbons Socks from Socks from the Toe Up; they’re knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in colorway Springtime.
For Easter we got Nathan these three books: 1) Quack
, because he thinks all farm animals say quack and what better time to straighten out this matter such as this? 2) Easter Bunny
, because it offers different textures for Nathan to feel, and 3) Easter Surprise
, which has pages that slide open to reveal different creatures inside the eggs. They’re all cute, but the last one seems to be his favorite so far.
, because he thinks all farm animals say quack and what better time to straighten out this matter such as this? 2) Easter Bunny, because it offers different textures for Nathan to feel, and 3) Easter Surprise, which has pages that slide open to reveal different creatures inside the eggs. They’re all cute, but the last one seems to be his favorite so far.I’m still reading the Friday Night Knitting Club
, and it’s getting really, really good. It’s full of sad, melancholy personal stories that all converge at an NYC yarn shop, but I feel like happiness is right around the corner. I actually like reading about sad things sometimes—I have a strong sense of empathy and I like to feel my feelings, process them and move forward from there. This book has been hard to put down before I turn out the light at night, and I love books that have this kind of effect on me.
As always, I'm knitting along with Ginny on Wednesday.
, and it’s getting really, really good. It’s full of sad, melancholy personal stories that all converge at an NYC yarn shop, but I feel like happiness is right around the corner. I actually like reading about sad things sometimes—I have a strong sense of empathy and I like to feel my feelings, process them and move forward from there. This book has been hard to put down before I turn out the light at night, and I love books that have this kind of effect on me.As always, I'm knitting along with Ginny on Wednesday.
Good knitting,
Kelly
Great sock!
ReplyDeleteI love the color of your sock! So bright and Spring-y.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely keep reading! I found it dipped in the middle with a lot of predictability but the end is really rather surprising. I'd be interested to know what you think of the book once you've finished it. x
ReplyDeleteI love your sock. I have only knit one pair and would really like to make some for every member of my family. I added your book to my list...thank you.
ReplyDeleteNice sock pattern and colour. Great to hear you are enjoying your book. I haven't read it myself. Jacinta
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern and the color of your socks.
ReplyDeleteI *love* those socks! (That sock? Whatever...)
ReplyDeleteI bought some inexpensive sock yarn (I figured cheap was the way to go while I was learning, so I don't get too upset if I muck it all up) and am going to cast on my first pair of socks very soon. In the meantime I am really enjoying reading about your self-imposed sock-of-the-month club! xoxo
I love your socks!! And I really enjoyed the Friday Knitting Club!
ReplyDeleteLove that sock! such a great spring color! I always think about picking up Friday Night Knitting Club at the library and then something else catches my eye. One of these days!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI thought The Friday Night Knitting Club was a pretty good book. I hope you continue to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThat sock is stunning! I love the green!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best color ever for socks :D
ReplyDeleteFantastic color on the sock! Congrats on your new knitting blog :-)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes!
I found my way here via the yarn along. Those look very similar to the lace patterned pair I finished using a pattern from Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd! I posted about it today! come check it out and see if it is :)I am enjoying browsing your knitting!
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