Memorial Day Weekend

For some of us it has been a long weekend. Today is Memorial Day in the US.

We have had very relaxing days  here at my Southern niche. There has been some day trips, shopping, good eating, knitting and just a little of housework. I've been also updating my stash in Ravelry with the  enhancements from Stitches South.

Hope you have a wonderful week!

FO: First pair of socks

This is my first pair of socks. There is nothing fancy about them.  They are far from perfect. Yet, I like these socks so much! Never in my life would I thought about knitting socks until I "met" Andi, from My Sisters Knitter. Her socks are such an inspiration that one can not just sit and admire. One have to give it a try.

Details on my Ravelry project page.


I am joining in Tamis Amis Fridays FOs. Have a knitty weekend!

Etsy Love: Decal Edition

Black and White. Knitting inspired. What's not to love? Is raining in Atlanta. Perfect weather for finishing a sock weight square for Bertie's blanket, making a dent on a shawl or casting on a sock.

Enjoy the weekend!

 

 

Credits / Source / Etsy shops: "Knitting Love" by Azurerocket Design Studio, "Don't knit and drive" by The Glass Den, "Knit Girls" by Abbys Vinyl Wall Art

Friday is for handspun

This is my second handspun!  It went much easier than my first try - which I  have not shown here yet. By the way, the owner of this blog doesn't follow rules or order - if you haven't noticed before.

Fiber: Targhee
From: Emmett Dyeworks at the 2012 Royal Alpaca Challenge (Stone Mountain, Georgia)
Wraps per inch (WPI): 9
Yarn Weight: worsted
Yardage: ?? (oops, I misplaced my tag)

The colors remind me of the ocean back home. The Caribbean sea that I took for granted so many ears and now I miss so much! 

What to do with the handspun? Common sense is yelling at me to get the yardage before selecting a pattern. Right side of my brain is dreaming to cast on a cowl.

Linking in with Tamis Amis FOs. 

One of those days...but there is yarn!

It has been one of those days for me! My brain took the "vacation mode" too seriously. As in having to frog a WIP after 14 rows of 426 stitches each. Is not a WIP anymore! I was too engaged with this new to me podcast and forgot to follow the pattern. Yup! As painful as it was, I quickly moved on to some other pleasures: lunch and retail therapy. I did eat yummy Latin American lunch. But wait, there is more. I also crashed my car on my way to pleasure number two. No one was hurt. Nothing that a couple of thousands dollar can't fix. Just plain sad and frustrating.

After an eventful half of the day, I decided to stay put and check some blogs. And then I read this post.

Is not about falling but getting back on your feet. Is about learning from mistakes, remaining humble and being grateful for what you have! Like my beautiful and healthy family. My stressful job that keep my brain in shape (at least five days a week). A loving husband that buys yarn for me while on business trips!! Yeah, yarn heals. We all know that!

   

This is what I got on Thursday when he came back home. Apparently, the ladies from Looped Yarn Works recognized him as the guy who buys yarn for his girl. I said that I wanted some Quince & Co. Chickadee. The Wandering Wool was a lovely surprise that he added to the package. He asked for something I couldn't easily get in Atlanta. The ladies advised him well. How cool is that the dyer was at the store when it all happened!

Enjoy what's left of the weekend. S**t happens. But there is always yarn to help us bounce back!