Weekends

 

How was your weekend?

First off I'd like to announce we had our first snow of the season. This knitter was quite pleased and the snow event occurred both Saturday and Sunday - sweet! 

Over the weekend I managed to finish the cross stitch holiday ornament, I just need to glue some felt on the back side and find where my ribbons are (I think I know where they are but moving makes everything wonky with memory).

Yesterday's morning walk was quite chilly so Frodo wore his coat under his harness, he is so trendy! Someone handmade this coat many many years ago for when our previous dog, Zoe, was a pup. She never wore it for long and then I tucked it into the back of the hall closet. Last year I unearthed it and trained him to wear it (he stands frozen like a statue with coats....) because he shivers a lot as an older dog.

Of course I did a ton of knitting this weekend but more on that on Wednesday. Tell me about your weekend!


Comments

  1. MommaGottNovember 15, 2021 at 7:48 AM

    Hi - I used to read your blog years ago and just started reading again…I saw you are making the Peekaboo mitts and I am currently making a pair too…nice easy knit…looking forward to reading your blogs again - Jen

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  2. VeraNovember 15, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    Love your ornament - so cute! And snow!! We had hail, but no snow. Frodo is adorable in his trendy coat. My weekend was good...not enough knitting or stitching, but I got some messy chores completed.

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  3. BonnyNovember 15, 2021 at 9:31 AM

    That is a lovely ornament, and I'm inspired to try a few of my own. My weekend was filled with the usual chores and travel back and forth to NJ and MD, but I'm excited about staying in NJ all next week!

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  4. BridgetNovember 15, 2021 at 1:13 PM

    Oh I love that little ornament - nice work! And Frodo looks quite dashing in his fancy coat.

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  5. Hena TayebNovember 15, 2021 at 3:53 PM

    Oh snow! We are not ready for that just yet. But happy that you are happy. Frodo looks very dapper.

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  6. Southern Patches - Southernpatches@yahoo.comNovember 15, 2021 at 4:10 PM

    I did a lot of knitting but I pulled away from that to work on a couple of afghans for my nephews. I hope to have them finished by Christmas. We will see.

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  7. Southern Patches - Southernpatches@yahoo.comNovember 15, 2021 at 4:10 PM

    I did a lot of knitting but I pulled away from that to work on a couple of afghans for my nephews. I hope to have them finished by Christmas. We will see.

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  8. JaneNovember 15, 2021 at 7:37 PM

    What a sweet little ornament. Frodo looks very dapper in his plaid jacket. We had a snowflake or two in the air on a cold windy day. I am happy for soup weather.

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  9. Deb J. in UtahNovember 15, 2021 at 10:05 PM

    I love the ornament you made. Frodo looks so warm and comfy in his little jacket. We had a warm weekend, but colder temps and some snow is expected later on this week. Have a good one!

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  10. AsKatKnitsNovember 17, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    I love that Frodo matches your gorgeous burning bush. Ours were spectacular this year as well!

    That ornament is just too cute!

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  11. azwoolgirlNovember 18, 2021 at 6:09 AM

    Love your finished cross stitch ornament and Frodo looks so cute in his plaid coat. Yeah for snow, hope you were able to enjoy it.

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  12. MaryNovember 19, 2021 at 5:52 PM

    Love that ornament and that you trained Frodo to wear a coat. Holly's coats go over her harness, She doesn't mind them when she's outside, and will even wear them inside, as long as there's no harness. It still seems really early for snow, and I'm so glad you're enjoying it!

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  13. affectioknitNovember 24, 2021 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Karen,
    ...I love your truck ornament...and that red bush is amazing...Jack has a little plaid coat like that one...it'll be time to get it out soon...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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