Weekends

 


We are getting pounded by a double snow event and I, for one, am super excited. Right now we have about 5 inches with yet a whole day to go for snowfall. The vistas are beautiful.

This weekend I fell down the rabbit hole of thinking what kind of challenge I would like to do during February. I decided that I would write a haiku a day. When I told my sister about the challenge, she said she would join me in crafting haikus. One of my Christmas presents from her was a handmade notebook. (I forgot to photo it..) So in the above crafted planner with a myriad of stickers I purchased from Michaels, I will jot down my poems then transfer them NEATLY into the notebook and do some kind of illustration. I'm not sure if the paper can hold paint, I need to ask her so maybe it will be inking only.

My knitting has been wonderful, slow and easy with this heartwarmer cowl. I love spending time on this project.


Yesterday my husband made a curry dinner and so I had the luxury of not cooking dinner and having dinner leftovers for another non-cooking day.

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. VeraFebruary 1, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    The snow is so pretty, isn't it? Right now we seem to be getting sleet rather than snow, but I am hopeful that the snow will pick up. They say we could get up to 14"!!! A curry dinner sounds wonderful - would your husband be willing to share his recipe? That is a fabulous color for a Heart Warmer!

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  2. JuliannFebruary 1, 2021 at 9:57 AM

    We continue to get short breaks in the rain and my schedule has allowed me to take advantage of those breaks to get out and walk which has been a life saver. Love you gold yarn

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  3. LeftycrafterFebruary 1, 2021 at 10:01 AM

    The homemade notebook is quite attractive. What a lovely gift. Haikus always were a challenge for me. Hopefully you will post some of yours. Your snowfall looks lovely. So white and pristine. I love being outside when it snows. The world is hushed and peaceful.

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  4. BonnyFebruary 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    My weekend was spent cooking, grocery shopping, and getting ready for our snow that started yesterday afternoon. It's snowing hard now and isn't supposed to quit until tomorrow, but I'm getting a few minutes of knitting time in between going out to shovel. Have fun with haiku!

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  5. GraceFebruary 1, 2021 at 12:33 PM

    Such a great challenge, Karen! I love haiku poetry. I can't wait to read your work! We had a quiet weekend which was much needed! : )

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  6. mamasmercantileFebruary 1, 2021 at 3:16 PM

    A great challenge and a beautiful gift, a notebook is always a great gift. Have fun with haiku, I hope you'll share it with us.

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  7. MarthaFebruary 1, 2021 at 4:59 PM

    I love your challenge for the month. Enjoy the snow and not having to cook tonight! :)

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  8. Deb J. in UtahFebruary 1, 2021 at 6:12 PM

    Enjoy you snow. We need more here in Utah and right now it feels like springtime outside. I love that notebook. I am a notebook and journal person. You haiku challenge sounds like fun. Hope you have a good week. See you again soon.

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  9. NickyFebruary 1, 2021 at 7:34 PM

    I'm getting pummeled from the same snowstorm but I love it! I should have taken today off, it was totally a knitting, fire, tea and cranberry bread day.

    Your weekend sounds lovely so far. Looking forward to your haiku February challenge.

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  10. Hena TayebFebruary 1, 2021 at 7:45 PM

    We have that snow surrounding us as well..
    I am envious of Frodo.

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  11. AsKatKnitsFebruary 2, 2021 at 8:09 AM

    That snow event even was here in Pittsburgh!! Steve had a snow day yesterday and despite the shoveling, it was fun! I have one last section on my Heart Warmer... I want it done before the bone chilling cold arrives this weekend!

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  12. MaryFebruary 2, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    oh I know you're loving the snow! and yay for a fun February project (with your sister) AND a break from cooking :-)

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  13. Caffeine GirlFebruary 2, 2021 at 2:57 PM

    My weekend was busy. I had a drawing event on Zoom, Torah Study, cross country skiing both days, and my usual Saturday evening social.

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  14. JaneFebruary 2, 2021 at 7:53 PM

    The Heartwarmer Cowl is showing up in lots of places. Yours is very pretty. I'm knitting on my sweater because I'd really like to wear it.

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  15. Judy S.February 2, 2021 at 8:40 PM

    That's one pretty cowl. I've got the pattern all printed off and lots of fingering yarn in my stash so will give it a try soon. Enjoy the snow; we've had lots of rain in January and more to come this month. It's getting kind of soggy here.

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  16. kathy bFebruary 3, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    I like justyna's pattern page. Wow. Lots of lovely work there .

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  17. MarthaFebruary 4, 2021 at 11:47 PM

    Yes, this winter has been good. I love the snow!

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  18. StefanieFebruary 11, 2021 at 8:19 PM

    I love that your sister made you a handmade journal! So cool and thoughtful. Love the event you're doing with her.

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