It's been a non-fiber related week here on the homestead. I was gone for one day and I have a zillion projects going to get done 'before the snow flies'...well, at least before I can no longer paint outside but it's been a wonderful week! My RA (rheumatoid arthritis) is in remission and I have no need to see the rheumatologist unless I have a flair up. It's been in remission for almost a year now! Yippee Kayay!
I've also had many inspirational moments this week regarding cleaning and organizing and I will share this coming week but today is all about my Year of Projects which just about came to a dead stop this week but I will show you what I have. Really, the only thing I worked on was my Cozy Memory blanket as it is so addictive and easy to pick up and put down in between chores.
I realized last week that I had not accomplished my intended goal of 3 squares a week so I did get that done. These are the 3 from last week that I did this week.
I am waiting patiently for a brand new project to arrive and in case you didn't see it the other day when I posted (because I couldn't wait to share)...here it is again. The Intrepid Fox bu Elia Austin in a kit. One of my goals this YOP year was to learn color work and by golly I better get practicing before this sweetie pie arrives! Color work heaven in a fox! Elia has an Etsy shop that I linked to in my blog the other day. She's in the U.K. but even still I thought it was reasonably priced. This is my Halloween present to myself instead of some Halloween sock yarn I was going to order. As I used to tell my kids......you can have anything you want, you just can't have everything. So, I could have the fox or the socks but not both.
The weather here couldn't get more perfect or beautiful so I'm not promising much for next week either. LOL! But maybe it will rain one day...ha! ha! Have a great Fall week!
The Knitter's Knowledge by Debbie Bliss
Edward's Menagerie by Kerry Lord
Super Socks by Chris Perry
I'm not even sure if we can get them in the U.S. but you can check if you're interested.
I'll be by later...or tomorrow....it's still light out!
Happy Trails!
I like how thick and sturdy your cozy blanket looks. The fox kit looks so fun with the colorwork body to work on.
ReplyDeleteI'm using up old worsted acrylic for the blanket.
DeleteSocks of the fox? I would have picked the fox to!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the nice weather while it lasts!
I know! The weather is great right now but I still have lots of outside painting to do so I hope it holds up.
DeleteI am anxious to see the fox finished! Your blanket is looking good:)
ReplyDeleteMe too but it isn't even here yet....which is a good thing otherwise I would be tempted! LOL!
DeleteYippee Kayay indeed! The fox is soooooo cute, and nice progress on your blanket.
ReplyDeleteI love your blanket with the homespun...how wonderful is that! Mine is just old acrylic worsted I am trying to use up but it will serve it's purpose when done and it is still fun knitting.
DeleteThe fox looks fun to create and what a great way to learn colourwork :) I have a sock yarn blanket on my list which I am determined to start this week. I love how your memory blanket is progressimg, enjoy the good weather. Leah xxx
ReplyDeleteI didn't have enough sock yarn leftovers but I did have lots of old acrylic worsted so it was a good project for that!
DeleteI too love fall. Enjoy it while you can.
ReplyDeleteI will and you enjoy it too!
DeleteI too love fall. Enjoy it while you can.
ReplyDeleteThat's great your RA is in remission!!
ReplyDeleteI know! Happy Dance! Also, they told me years ago I had severe osteoporosis but I had a bonescan about a month ago and guess what....I'm borderline now....go figure? And I have not taken any medicine for it for years!
DeleteBrilliant about the arthritis :-) I love your cosy memories blanket, I wasn't going to but I think I may have to start one! Have a great week
ReplyDeleteYou will love making it....they are hard to put down!
DeleteBrilliant about the arthritis :-) I love your cosy memories blanket, I wasn't going to but I think I may have to start one! Have a great week
ReplyDeleteOh man. You mentioned snow in your first paragraph! Next you'll be telling me Christmas is around the corner. I'm going to go bury my head in the sand, but not before I "squee!" over that Intrepid Fox. What a cute project! Can't wait to see your progress on that.
ReplyDeleteSorry but I love snow! LOL! And we don't get nearly enough of it down here! One of the many reasons I want to move back North.
DeleteAdore that little fox
ReplyDeleteMelody, I have been thinking about you! For some reason you got knocked off my blog list on here and I keep forgetting to go over and see you. I have a lot of catching up to do with you for sure! If I don't have the blogs listed on my list I never seem to remember...duh! It must be 'old timer's' disease. I hope you have been well and I will be over shortly! But right now I am putting you back on my 'list'. I think it happened when I "reorganized" into categories. Shame on me! That will teach me! LOL!
Deletei lovve fall. my fav! i love love the fox
ReplyDeleteThank you! Love your projects too!
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