....to slow down. Taking time to enjoy my day....watching the birds returning...the geese, the red-winged blackbird & the robins. Sipping a cup of tea or coffee and knitting. Listening to a podcast or audiobook while in my rocking chair in front of the picture window. I've slowed my knitting down as well. I've put the shawlette, the five colour mittens & the aran cardigan on the back burner for a bit. I've got a bin full of hand-dyed wool/mohair millspun. And a bin of natural grey wool/mohair millspun. It's a fingering weight and I'm using it double stranded. It works up as a worsted weight and I'm working it on finer needles to get 6sts/inch. The plan is to knit basic mittens and basic socks - in both women's & men's sizes - until I've used up the yarns or until I get tired of knitting plain jane. :) I know which will happen first, but I'm going to be optimistic as I want a nice selection on my table at the Farmer's Market this year.
The sun is shining here today, though it's still cool. 6C. But the forecast for the next week has the temps slowly climbing. Looks like spring may finally be here. I'm thrilled! I can use some heat & sunshine. I love winter & cold weather but I'm tired of being cold. :)
Have a great day - I'm headed out for a little Vitamin D and a cold drink with Papa Bear.
Then more knitting!
Look at all that gorgeous yarn!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the weather. Now that the snow is gone and the snow machines are put away, I'm ready for spring. Felt the sun on my face (for a short time). Nice and warm but windy...still good weather for a light kniw hat and thin mittens :)