Of Math and Yarn Chicken

I'm at the halfway point of a project and would like to add another repeat.  Time to do some math.

I'm going for it.  My other scale says I have 60 grams left, but even with 58 I feel confident I'm not signing up for a game of yarn chicken.  I'll see how I feel on the other end.  This is where I start knitting faster to see how it all turns out.

On the Couch

Being stuck on the couch has its advantages.  I was out of commission for a couple days last week (summer colds are the worst), but that didn't keep me from plotting and planning.

Next project is lined up and ready to go.  My week is off to a good start.

Yarn Knot and More

I spent part of last weekend tethered to my desk.  It was too hot to dye, so I tackled paperwork and admin tasks instead.  This work is never as much fun as dyeing or knitting, but it has to be done.  Here's the latest.

Signups are open for Yarn Knot.

Our quarterly yarn club is a fun way to sample exclusive colorways and different bases.  There are a couple payment options.  Space is limited. You'll find more information on the Yarn Knot page.

The calendar has been updated, and August is going to be a busy month.

First up is a trunk show at Attic Heirlooms on August 3.  I'll be there all day.  If you're in the area but can't make it to the trunk show, I'll be leaving a pop-up shop at Attic Heirlooms for a couple weeks.  Stop by to see yarn, bundles and samples.

Then on August 10, I'll be at Yarns in the Farms.  In the morning I'll be teaching a Cold Brew Cowl Workshop.  In the afternoon I'll have a trunk show with yarn and samples.  Check the shop website for details.

I have a couple more events lined up for August.  See the right sidebar for updates.  I hope to see some of you on the road.

Off and On

Usually I don't delay with blocking.  After I bind off a project, it goes straight into the water.  This weekend I made an exception.

I finished one project, but it was unbearably hot and steamy - too hot for anything to dry.  Instead of blocking, I cast on something new.  I'll catch up with the blocking when the weather breaks.  In the meantime, I'll knit a few rows and try to keep cool.

Beat the Heat

We're under a heat emergency through the weekend, and I've turned off the dye pots.  It's time to hunker down and keep cool.

There's always plenty to do, and I'll work on some other projects until the heat passes.

This week's color inspiration . . . 

Purple speckles.

Interruption

Sometimes I need a change of pace.  I interrupted my frenzy of fingering weight projects and cast on a project with DK weight.

Bigger yarn, bigger needles . . . this project is flying.  In almost no time, I'm past the halfway point.

I'm planning as I go and might swap out one of the colors - I'll decide in a few rows.  Even if I have to rip out a section, I won't lose hours and hours of knitting.  This project has turned into a productive interruption.

Summer Moments

Summer is a time to slow down and take it easy.  Since I'm not very good at that, my family planned a getaway.  Nothing too 
extreme . . . just a few days.  

When the meals are easy and the internet is spotty, there's plenty of time for knitting, family fun and enjoying each other's company.  We even had time for board games.

Life can be busy and hectic, but it's good for the soul to step back and savor the moments.