A Day Late

I took advantage of the Monday holiday, and it really messed with my schedule this week.  I've been scrambling to make up for lost time and have been at least a day late all week long.  I plan to hit the reset button over the weekend.

In the meantime, I've updated the right sidebar with a couple events.

Next weekend I'll be in Freeport, Maine.  SPA (Ravelry link) is a fun winter event that includes a market, opportunities for skill sharing and socializing plus a fashion show.  There's room for spinning, so bring your wheel if you're a spinner.  Come for a day or make it a weekend getaway.

And now I'm off to cast on something new.

All natural.  There's no filter on this week's color inspiration.

Beautiful black, white and grey.

February Holiday

It's a long holiday weekend in the middle of winter - a good excuse for some bonus knitting time.  For some reason, a Monday holiday makes me feel like I have loads of extra time to spend on knitting.  Of course it rarely works out that way.  Even if I manage enough time for several extra rows, I'll be happy.

Cheers to a long weekend and knitting!

This week's color inspiration . . .

A silvery heart for Valentine's Day.

Wintery Weather

Our wintery weather has inspired me to knit small, cozy projects - cowls, hats, mittens.  I have a few projects under construction now, plus I have my eye on a couple others too.  Finished handknits are very useful, and completed projects always give me a feeling of accomplishment.

I'm making my second Lu La Loop (Ravelry link).  The pattern includes mittens and a hat.  I have the hat on my needles.

The first hat was great fun, and the second one is moving right along.  If you're looking for a fairly quick project, take a look at this pattern.

This yarn combination has all sorts of texture.  Look for kits at upcoming events.

Bright Spots

The days are a blur, but amidst the chaos and confusion I continue to look for bright spots.  Fresh snow, cheerful yarn, hot coffee . . . it doesn't take much.

Last Sunday, New England Farm and Fiber Festival was definitely a bright spot.  It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic fiber people.  Thanks to everyone who came out.

And here's a bright spot of yarn that I wound up yesterday.

Brilliant pink plus a new project for the weekend.

There's more of the same for this week's color inspiration.

Vivid pink with a dash of yellow.