Hunting for Needles

I was excited to start a new project today.  The yarn was wound and ready.  All I needed was the needles.

I had been debating colors for a couple days and had finally settled on something.  I have more than one set of most needles sizes, so grabbing the needles should have been the easy part.

Nothing was going to come easy today.  After hunting for an incredibly long time (no, I wasn't about to give up), I finally found the size I was looking for.

Now that my needles are sorted, I can get started.  Cheers to easier days ahead!

Hot Spots

Since I'm not traveling this summer, it's tempting to spend my days knitting.  Instead I'm making the most of my time at home.  Every week I tackle a couple hot spots around the house - a closet here, a bookshelf there.  After the work is done, I can pick up my needles.   

So far I've managed to be pretty productive in spite of the oppressive heat we're experiencing.

Up and Running

I'm back in the swing of things after a lazy holiday break. Because of the heat, I'm working with an abbreviated dye schedule.  When it's too hot to dye, I work on samples.

I picked up this cowl today.  I frogged several rounds a while ago, and now the project is up and running again.

Happy Monday!

Knit On

A dumpster fire continues to rage in this country and abroad.  Like many of you, I'm trying to make a difference in my small corner of the world.

And I'm coping as best I can with a lot of knitting.  Yes, that means I need to start some new projects.

Be hopeful and keep knitting . . .

Unattended

I'm trying to come up with a work schedule for the week, but the Thursday holiday is throwing a wrench in the mix. While I ponder details for the week ahead, here's a reminder to never leave your yarn unattended when there's a puppy around.

I know Shimmer is one of Hank's favorite yarns, and I thought this skein was out of reach when I left the room for a minute.  I was wrong.  Instead of knitting, I spent my time sorting out this mess.

Back to work . . .

Chaos and Challenges

I've had a chaotic week.  From FedEx problems to internet issues to knitting messes . . . every day presented a new set of challenges.

All the fires are out.  For now.

Thank goodness the weekend is here.  I'm ready for a little peace and quiet so I can catch up on my knitting.

This week's color inspiration . . .

Summer cheer.

Deadlines and Heat

It's been a while since my last post.  I didn't plan it that way, but pressing deadlines and then extreme heat got in the way of my normal routine.  I'm back on track . . . for the moment at least.

Since I last checked in, I made stops in Maine and on the Cape.  It was fun and inspiring to connect with so many knitters.  I finished a couple samples, and they're on tour visiting shops.  Time was tight, and I didn't get any photos before they left.  The photoshoot will have to wait until I get them back.

I have several new sample ideas percolating, but I'm starting with something small.  See above reference to extreme heat.

Holzinger Cowl (Ravelry link) kept me entertained this week.  Simple ribbing with easy cables for a bit of interest.

I love murals, and I'm always on the lookout.  This one caught my attention earlier this spring, and it reminds me of the farmers' market.  This week's color inspiration . . .

Growing season.