Aaaah. Wednesday - half way through the week with the weekend to look forward to. Lessons started up for us this week and so far so good! Everything that was set out in the planner has been achieved and all in fairly good spirits! Whoohooo ;)
I find that knitting is a wonderful thing to be getting on with while the girls are working at their lessons. I'm able to set the needles aside instantly to help when they reach a challenge in their work and pick it up again without feeling too lost once done.
As usual I have numerous projects on the go - two making an appearance here on today's Yarn Along post.
First is a blanket for the approaching cooler weather. This is a crochet project which is great to pick up in the evening when my body and mind are weary. The rhythm of the hook calms me and the simple DC stitch requires no thought at all. This blanket is really for when watching telly, or to throw into the back of the car when we travel to Manchester fortnightly for a day of art tuition with some dear friends. Those early morning winter starts can be beastly cold and a nice closely woven blanket helps make the journey a bit more cosy.
I'm crocheting this blanket in a rather plain tweedy brown wool blend, but I plan on prettying it up with white borders and some lovely white crochet flowers dotted all over it.
Still keeping with the browns - quite unintentionally - I have a pair of autumn socks on the needles. I'm using Drops Alpaca wool and it is beautifully soft and warm. I can't wait to slip them onto my feet. There's nothing like a pair of hand-knit socks in winter!
Reading: I'm currently reading a Francis Brody mystery. A good light reading 'who dunnit'. I love this genre - not too heavy, not to gory or disturbing. Very Miss Marpleish - just my cup of tea :)
Joining Ginny today for Yarn Along.
Love the blanket, as you say perfect for hooking in the evening. A lovely colour.
ReplyDeleteI love brown and feel the need to knit with it soon, our weather finally cooled off and I'm in autumn mode! Love your projects :)
ReplyDeleteI like your grey blanket, I too am double crocheting a blanket, it is a long term project but very satisfying. Look forward to seeing your finished socks too they look so snuggly - do you follow a particular pattern? Have to say, I love knitting socks too!
ReplyDeleteCaz xx
Your projects are lovely....the blanket sounds like it will be lovely! We have not started our studies yet....the weather has been beautiful and we are taking advantage of that! I agree about knitting while the kids are working on lessons.....it's great!
ReplyDeleteLovely earthy brown...and the grey looks so warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Kitting!
Beautiful, beautiful projects! And I seem to be quite the opposite...ever since school started, my knitting has sat neglected. Maybe (hopefully!) once we get going more, I'll be able to pick up the needles during lessons! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm knitting with brown, too. Seems so fitting to the beginning of the changing of the seasons. I'm not quite ready for summer to end and am thankful we still have a few weeks left before the autumn equinox! Lessons start for us on the 15th -- I've got the first two weeks firmly planned and notebooks and planners organized...now to finish all the canning that awaits me in my kitchen! We're hoping to spend a day or two at the river while the days are still warm. :) Have a wonderful year of learning! ~Lisa
ReplyDeleteI love muted neutral colours, so your tweedy brown blanket really appeals to me! :)
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is going to be so warm and lovely. I always like crocheting with double crochet. So easy and mindless.
ReplyDeleteLovely makes & that blankie is going to be just perfect for the winter. Glad your new school year is off to a good start. Enjoy the rest of the week, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteLove the blanket!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the book recommendation. I too like the lighter mysteries :-).
ReplyDeleteI have read all if her books and they are a fab read!!
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