Yarn Aong


Today is supposed to be a very rainy dreary day which makes it so perfect for knitting.  As promised by our meteorologist we had seven days straight of sunny weather.  After all of the flooding at the beginning of September the bright warm days were wonderful.  Now let's get back to changing into fall and having a cool breeze, okay?

My knitting this week sort of stays the same, I am still making cowls but I have finished two our of four that I plan to knit up.  These are for gift giving during the holidays.  I have the pattern completely memorized so I am not even thinking about what I am doing....an extra bonus!  The project page can be seen here:  seed stitch cowl.

I am over half way through The Distant Hours for my reading this week.  I love this book!  I am savoring each chapter I read because the story line is that good.  Kate Morton is quite talented in writing a mystery novel.  She strategically reveals snippets of information though out the book  so you are compelled to keep reading.  I know I will be a little sad when this book is done.

Joining Ginny at Small Things 

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverOctober 12, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    You must be getting the rain I have had for the last few days. It has made knitting so enjoyable and I don't feel like I should be outside doing something. Hooray for memorized patterns, it does make it easier to knit.
    Thank you for the sock help. I am sure I will be emailing you! I am almost done with the second leg and then it's time for the heels! xx

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  2. pinkundineOctober 12, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    This weather makes knitting cowls seem like the best use of anyone's time ;) Think I might have to make one myself. However, I must not cast on another project... Must NOT ;)

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  3. MJOctober 12, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Oh I am so glad to hear that you like the book!! I loved Forgotten Garden and I so wanted to read another of her books, but was afraid to be disappointed. I will add it to my list :). The seed stitch cowl looks lovely, as does the yarn :).

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  4. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Aaaah, truly autumnal weather. Nothing like it. The only thing to make it perfect at our place is a fire in the hearth, but that will have to wait until the temperatures drop below 45degrees. I have a cowl on my to-knit-for-the-holidays list. I really must get at it. Yours are coming along beautifully!

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  5. embracingitallOctober 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Looks like you have been knitting up a storm. I love the cowls you have knitted in seed stitch. Glad you are enjoying your book. Jacinta

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  6. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    What I've give for a good rainy day!! Such nesting weather. I'm still dreaming of that fire you showed a few days back!
    Gotta get to the Christmas knitting soon--my friends are keeping me on track. Thanks!

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  7. *kateOctober 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I will be checking out that pattern, I need some easy gift knitting :) And I'm hoping to get some good knitting done with the rain today too, although with entertaining and supervising the boys it still might not happen.

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  8. GreerOctober 12, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Wow! Very productive. I love the look of seed stitch but I'm not very fond of actually doing it. It seems to take me forever!

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  9. angieOctober 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Thanks for the link, I may just have to knit one these up for a friend, what a great gift idea!

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  10. LydiaOctober 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I'm ready for a fall breeze too! And it's already looking like rain here.

    I love your cowls; seed stitch is such an elegant stitch and one of my favorites. Your gift recipients will be so happy!

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  11. JoyOctober 12, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful Christmas present idea! I love the seed stitch. :)

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  12. HeatherOctober 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Oh! I love cowls! I knit myself one last year out of desperation for warmth :-) We need to get a wood stove installed in this old house of ours! Maine winters can be brutal!

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  13. Lori annOctober 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    rainy day knitting sounds heavenly, i hope you get as much as you want. i love your pile of wooly goodness karen. i can't show my christmas knitting, my girls and friends read my blog.
    i love seed stitch too, but it's my least favorite to do. these are so beautiful.

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  14. BeckiOctober 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    You must knit so fast! I can't wait to get to that point. Of course it probably goes faster without four little ones to look after!

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  15. AdeleOctober 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Here's to some perfect knitting weather in our parts, too! I love your cowls... and good for you for planning for the holidays already. I have some projects planned but yet to be started. :-)

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  16. no spring chickenOctober 12, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Loving them! And you have the pattern memorized? Definitely a great knit for this season...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  17. La ChiliOctober 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Your cowls look so nice, makes want to knit one myself, the colors on your banner are so pretty too.

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  18. nunuOctober 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    yes karen! i'm about half way through the book and loving it too! i always frown a little when i have to put it down. so glad you recommended this and will look forward to seeing what else you like to read.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I'm kninda diappointed that the leaves on the trees have not changed over yet to the fall colors I'm used to. Darn it!

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  20. ErinOctober 12, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    The cowls look awesome! Great work!

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  21. stormarelaOctober 12, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    your cowl is beautiful, and inspiring me to give seed stitch another chance. (mine never look so nice)..... I just had a look around your blog and love your photography. wow

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  22. EmilyOctober 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    The rain is here and the cooler temperatures are with it. I enjoyed the warm weather this past week, but I am ready for fall to really hit.

    Cowls! I'm loving seeing cowls!

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  23. angOctober 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Wow two down! You are so quick. I think they are lovely. It's definitely getting cooler. My feet are freezing!

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  24. house full of jaysOctober 13, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Way to go! I need to harness some of your speedy gift knitting! I've got so may knitting plans but I keep going off plan...Focus, focus!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Well done, you're getting on so well! So lovely to tick the gifts off your list already. Especially when you can knit them up without having to think too much about it.

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