We got a fair bit of snow overnight, after a slushy and sleety day. After last Winter being largely snow-less, we are definitely making up for it this year. This snow was so wet and heavy that we actually ended up losing a decent sized limb on one of our front yard trees. A loud scary crack and down it came! Thankfully missing the house, just by a little bit. Any true Michigander knows that snow in April is still a possibility, so I'm not ready to say "this is it!" quite yet. And, truth be told, I'm surprisingly not sick of it yet. Hoping for another few trips down the sledding hill for the kids and more hot cocoa for me before the season is out.
All this snow demands a few things, of course. One being lots of soups. I made chili last night, perfect for a cold, wintry night, with lots of toppings to choose from The other being knitting. Lots and lots of knitting. I finally cast on Dinah's Bulle after she decided to go right along with the exact same pattern and yarn that I used for Fiona's. It's not quite as exciting and fun for me, but this pattern moves along so quickly it at least keeps my attention. I need more yarn, so it may be a little while before I make any more progress. I also knit up a pair of Long Johns as well as another pilot cap and pair of booties, although I forgot to take a picture before they were taken to their intended home. Taking on a few commissions here and there feels good at this particular space in time, a space where I feel that driving need to create but really don't need to make anything else quite at the moment. Of course we know that doesn't mean I won't be making anything...I am thinking of starting a Riding Hood for the baby for Fall. Just need the perfect yarn!
I bought another grey solid on etsy for my baby quilt with the hopes that it would be here over the weekend, but at last check it hadn't even shipped. Hopefully it will arrive by the weekend so I can get going on that quilt. I'm really itching to get it together.
What are you working on?
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Such a lovely blue!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That riding hood patterns is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe Bulle is such a lovely shade of blue. I hope Dinah is happy with it.
I've been wanting to knit that riding hood pattern for years...I really need to do it this year!
DeleteI love the color blue..and your knitting is so nice..great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The blue is West Point Blue heather in Cascade 220. I'm not a big solids fan, but it's working out well.
DeleteYour neighborhood looks like ours! We are in South West Michigan about an hour from the lake, and we got DUMPED on last night. Great minds must think alike! We had chili a neighbor brought over last night for dinner, and I plan to knit knit knit today. No way you'll catch me out in the cold blustery day!
ReplyDeleteComfort food is a must. I'm trying to decide between grilled cheese sandwiches or baked macaroni and cheese for dinner tonight...both sound great!
DeleteSeems like everyone got a lot of winter weather the past couple days. Nothing like staying to keep warm and knitting :)
ReplyDeleteSo true! I just cast on for a shawl. I should be doing housework but knitting is so much more fun and cozy!
Deletestill wishing some of that beautiful white stuff would come our way.....haven't really had a good 'nesting' by the fire kind of day this winter!!
Deletelove the blue! (what shawl??????)
It's called the Age of Brass and Steam shawl over on Ravelry...I cast on earlier today and already have a decent chunk done! Pretty easy pattern - good for mindless knitting while doing school/watching kids!
DeleteI love your snowy pictures-- they look nearly the same as mine! I think nearly everyone in the LP of MI got that snow last night!
ReplyDeleteLove the Bulle, simple yet pretty-- and the color is so nice!!
That riding hood pattern looks gorgeous, hope you can find the time to knit it up.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking I'll make a larger size for baby in the fall, which gives me lots of time to finish it up!
DeleteThat blue is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just love Bulle! I wish we have the similar pattern for adults.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if anyone has up-sized it? Maybe take a peek in the projects area of ravelry to see!
DeleteOh, I remember quite a few Easters as a child in MI that were full of snow. Fingers crossed you get those sled runs. Lovely color for the sweater.
ReplyDeleteI do, too! I remember wanting to wear these Easter sundresses and having my romantic notions of frolicking in the field behind my grandma's house completely smashed by having to wear a heavy winter coat over top. My birthday is mid April and we've had a few snows then, too!
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ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for visiting my blog, Hands Follow Heart. I've been thoroughly enjoying making the Waldorf dolls. The hair is by far the most time consuming part of the doll, you pretty much thread each strand of hair to the doll's scalp(as opposed to a crochet cap). The result is worth it though! I have my eye on Bulle for a long time. Such a beautiful pattern for girls. I look forward to seeing the top ready!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I'm not the only one who's happy to see snow. The sweater is looking very nice.
ReplyDeleteLovely snowy picture! Here in London, England it's just grey and miserable. That yarn is such a lovely shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteThat Bulle looks lovely! And the blue is stunning. Awesome!
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