Weekends

third hat progress

How are you?  How is your weekend so far?  Mine was quite nice and I've got a few more hours before it's over.  The temperatures are dropping so hopefully I'll be wearing some wool knits this week.  A knitter can dream.

Yesterday we visited our son and had lunch out at a Thai restaurant.  I never knew I liked Thai food as much as I do.  I love the veggies.  We walked a bit around the town and I purchased some new gel pens for making gift tags (white, silver and gold).  I'm pretty excited about this - last Christmas my sister gifted me the ingredients to make the tags - card stock, washi tape, etc..

We visited an Indian grocery store to stock up on some supplies then headed home.  My back was not happy on the ride home at all, but Tylenol helps.

son in law's sweater progress

Today I had some time to knit and make some progress on the third hat which just might be finished tonight - I'd like to be finished soon.  I will been looking for another hat pattern to cast on.  I've got a few in mind but haven't decided yet.  I'm on a hat knitting streak :)

One of my knitting friends came over this afternoon and we talked and knitted - I do love knitting get togethers very much.  Kindred spirits unite!


Dinner today was easy-peasy, I pulled out leftovers from the freezer.  Within minutes I heated up curry, rice and dal.  Delicious and speedy.  The kitchen is cleaned up and I'm already sipping my tea.  Possibly, a Dr. Who episode might be paired with the hat knitting marathon.


How as your weekend?

a quick snuggle before he jumps off

Comments

  1. BonnyOctober 29, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    Pad thai is my favorite! I love how heathery that purple yarn is, and your son-in-law's sweater is also a gorgeous color. I do hope your back behaves this week.

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  2. Caffeine GirlOctober 29, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    That purple hat is gorgeous! I'm knitting a hat out of fingering weight at the moment, and this is a slow process.
    Leftovers are the best dinner -- easy and delicious!

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  3. Needles and WoolOctober 29, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    Sounds like you had a great weekend! I really like the purple hat so far, the cables look so nice. Sounds like a great time was had catching up with your friend. It is so nice to share the hobby with someone else :) Happy knitting!

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  4. UnknownOctober 30, 2017 at 4:06 AM

    I cooked a big pan of potato and cauliflower curry over the weekend and have frozen the leftovers so that will be a nice easy meal one day too. Nice purple cables on your hat - I've yet to attempt cables - but maybe one day I'll be brave. Such a cute pup in that last picture! It sounds like you had a lovely weekend. x

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  5. mamasmercantileOctober 30, 2017 at 5:45 AM

    I cooked extras today, roast lamb and all the trimmings so that I could freeze some meals for our return. Hope your back doesn't pain you too much. Take care.

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  6. DebbieOctober 30, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    We don't have many good restaurants in our small college town, just a lot of fast food places, but we do have a very good little Thai restaurant and I just love it. My favorites are the red curry and the soups. Enjoy your week!

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  7. elizabethOctober 30, 2017 at 11:15 AM

    I like Thai food too! :) I hope you are feeling better today (RE: your back) and your knitting is always so nice!!!

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  8. Hena TayebOctober 30, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    We had rain.. so much rain!
    What a great shade of purple.
    I love thai food.. you should try the papaya salad next time.. so good.

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  9. VeraOctober 30, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    Love Thai food. So yummy (and good for you). Hoping your back is better today. Love the sweater you are knitting and he purple for the hat is a great shade.

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  10. UnknownOctober 30, 2017 at 3:30 PM

    I do believe it's finally fall here. It's getting very cold now. So, it was the perfect weekend to knit and crochet. I have 3 things in progress for Christmas gifts, and I do believe they will get done!

    It looks like your son-in-law's sweater is coming along nicely! :-)

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  11. CathieJOctober 30, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    I love that purple hat. I have yet to have Thai food, but my son eats and cooks it often. I am not a fan of Indian food. I hope your back behaves. Hugs

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  12. Judy S.October 30, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    Where did that weekend go anyhow? We visited the GK, did lots of walking 'cause the weather was great, sang for 2 services yesterday and then sorted music before coming home so DH could watch the game and I could knit. poof! Like that is was GONE!

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  13. Helen BOctober 31, 2017 at 3:16 AM

    Thai and Filipino food is delicious, loving the purple wool and pattern. A quick and easy meal from leftovers is always great.

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  14. DiannaOctober 31, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    Your weekend sounds lovely, Karen. We stayed in Friday night. Saturday was spent at home...paperwork and baking for me and odd jobs around the property kept the mister busy. Saturday evening we went out to eat. Sunday was church and relaxing.

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  15. chrisknitsOctober 31, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    Mine was filled with a mysterious malady that is still plaguing me so calling the Dr today. So I have done no sewing, little to no blog reading, and mostly just slept or laid around. Hate being unmotivated!

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  16. kathy bOctober 31, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    Our weekend was great on Sunday. We hiked 3 miles and it was sunny out. Saturday was sort of gloomy. THere was this family of origin issue with my father that made me sad. I thought quite a bit about my mom. and I missed her . But Sunday was much better. I log cabin knitted and did some yarn buying Sunday. SO THAT HELPED!

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  17. Jeannie Gray KnitsOctober 31, 2017 at 2:11 PM

    Ooooh! Those purple cables are gorgeous. Someone will be very happy to receive that hat.

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  18. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeOctober 31, 2017 at 8:59 PM

    Thai food is my favorite. I subsist off it. Well, also: toast, chocolate pudding and eggs.

    As always, I love your full and beautiful weekend. Plus, I've been seeing fall leaves in your Instagram feed, so I know you are happy.

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  19. TannaNovember 1, 2017 at 7:18 AM

    Love Thai! Yum! Your weekend sounds heavenly, Karen. your hat and sweater are gorgeous, as your work always is. We visited in Ft. Worth this weekend to enjoy the boys' soccer games and Boo at the Zoo. I managed to work on my sweater during the drive. Soooo hoping I will like this one. Ha! Hope your back is feeling much better this week! blessings ~ tanna

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  20. StefanieNovember 1, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Is dal prepared like lentils. I always see it at our Costco. I'm sorry your back still hurts. I haven't had Thai for ages! I think mostly because many of its dishes contains peanuts and Jellybean can't eat that. That heathered purple is wonderful. I love it.
    Oh yes, I do love mushrooms. I love its earthiness. 3/4 of us like mushrooms. I guess I'll leave it out of the curry next time. Jellybean is spoiled.

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