...the bitter cold outside today has kept us indoors. So while the little guy played, I chatted on-line with a dear friend (about knitting, of course) and worked on Desiree's gloves. She's hoping that I'll finish them for tomorrow evening and I'm not sure that will happen. But I'll try.
And now while the little guy is napping, I've got an episode of Murder, She Wrote on Netflix and I've seamed the raglan seams of the second sweater. Now I can start picking up the stitches for a shawl collar and merrily knit away in twisted rib for about 20 rows.
Earlier this week, I had a chance to get some of my yarn organized. Usually the most recent purchases sit in plastic bags in all corners of the house. And languish, while I purchase yet more. I dragged out this unit and parked it right in the playroom. Then I unpacked all the yarns and proceeded to fill it up. Now the yarns for my list of projects is in front of me, in plain sight. And while I would like to be able to say that this is my entire stash, I cannot. :) Like most knitters, I have back-up. And they too will join this display as projects are accomplished and yarn used up.
Every so often, I like to pull out one of my many knitting books and have a good read. This morning it was "The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book". I love the sweater that is being knit on the cover. I've never used these yarns but enjoy reading about the process. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to work in a small mill and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wish it were still possible to be doing something like that, but maybe someday. Meanwhile, I knit. Lots.
And I am blessed to spend my days with little ones. They are fun to be around and one never knows what they will come up with. Today, the little guy came to me and said, "look, a red-nosed reindeer". He'd placed a toy teacup on his stuffies nose and was very pleased with himself. We've named him Rudolph, of course.
Have a good one & stay warm. :)
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