In the Bleak Midwinter

 Hi Dear Blog Readers,

I read a book with the title In the Bleak Midwinter and that title is how it feels here in Western NY this week.  (It is also a biblical poem).  We have had very foggy, rainy days and nights. So gray and gloomy.... The snow is melted and it is very springlike outside  (think mudd !).   By the way, that book is part of a series that is very good if you're interested....older...mystery....

I worked exclusively on the sock but didn't make much progress.  I have a cold so maybe I can work on it today while we watch football.  

The colors are so much nicer than the picture shows.

Ruth is working on her Sleeve-less vest.  Looks great. She is working on the front section now.

Martha finished up the bottom of her sweater but does not like it. She may rip and do ribbing.

She is going to start a sweater for her son Tom from this book:

Valley Yarns, Whately, 68% baby alpaca, 32% cotton. Here’s her swatch.  

Have a good week dear blog readers.  I wonder if the groundhog will see his shadow on Friday?

Wintery Mix

 Hi Dear Blog Readers....Our weather has been a wintery mix of  snow and snow and wind this week. We have about a foot of new snow since Thursday.  It's just beautiful out as I write this blog post. The bright sun on the snow...ah...

Knitting has been a wintery mix also.

I've been working on the socks I started back in September.  I stopped to work on a few Christmas presents. This is the 2nd sock...just starting the foot.

First picture is more accurate color.  I'll get a lot done later today watching football...I hope.

Mittens are blocked...and sooo warm.

Mark, my son in law sent me this picture this week, wearing socks I made him a few years ago. He said he worked outside all day and his feet stayed nice and warm...yea! 

Ruth got a lot done on her Sleeve-less vest this week. So very pretty.  She is up to the armholes.

Martha is going to redo the bottom band...maybe size 2 needles today on her pretty wanderling sweater.

She is so good about just ripping back and starting over if she think it needs to be done.

In other news:

Casey sent me this picture of sweet Charlotte. Getting so big. She is 2 months old tomorrow!

I made vegetable lo mein with shrimp last night. Lots of chopping but so worth it...better than restauratn Joe said!

The little boys came to visit today. Jayce is 9 months old this week!

These two were up to trouble when I snapped this picture!

Have a good week dear blog readers..stay warm and  Knit On!

GO BILLS!!!

Slightly Imperfect

 Hi Dear Blog Knitters!

We have had an extremely windy week here in Western NY.  Blizzard conditions this morning and now the sun is out and it's beautiful. Lots of BIG branches down in our yard.

This week I worked exclusively on the mittens.

Finished up mitten hand #2...Now on to both thumbs.

I love this yarn...Kind of greeny bluey. So soft. I was going to give these away, but they are slightly imperfect.  Remember I did the short rows on the palm...It turned out great, and I love it, but it looks a little wonky so would not give them away.  I need some warmer mitts for walking anyway.

this is the palm side.  Slip stitch pattern for double warmth. I did the slip stitch pattern while doing the short rows.    I can't wait to get these done. It's not like me to be exclusive with my knitting but that is what Im in the mood for. Next up is finishing up the 2nd sock.

Ruth started a new project this week...

Yarn is Green Mtn Spinnery cotton comfort, navy color. Pattern is Sleeve-less by Lone Kjeldsen at Hyggestrik.  She started a different pattern last week with this yarn, and it just was not working the way she wanted it to.  The pattern/yarn combo were slightly imperfect.

 

Martha is working on the sleeves of her Wanderling sweater. The bottom band needs to be reknit on smaller needles..and the sleeves are slightly imperfect because they are knit on smaller needles and should be on larger needles.....she added the sleeve pic so we could see the difference in stitch size. I don't think anyone will notice and the blog will not tell....

In other news:

Mason came for a sleepover on Friday. It was a success (meaning he stayed and didn't want to go home!).

Jayce missed him terrible when he was gone.

He wanted to make cookies.I promise his hands and arms were thoroughly washed before we started.

Here is little Charlotte this week...so cute

Have a good week dear blog readers...I'm off to work on the thumbs!

Ta Da

 Hi Dear Blog Readers...

TaDa !

First project of 2024 is done...should have been done last year. But who cares..not me!

Arne and Carlos Advent 2023

Cascade 220 yarn from deep stash.

22" long...it will be a statement piece next year when I hang it for Christmas.

This is pre-blocking.

I've never kept a real tree up this long, but it just feels right this year. 

Ruth started the Trellis top from Modern Daily knitting.  She had a nice start but decided it was much too big so ripped and has a good start on version 2.

Martha sent this yesterday...her beautiful sweater. I'm guessing she has a lot more done today.

In other news:

Tiffany and family have been sick  this week so no picture or update from them.

I got to see sweet Charlotte today...she is adorable.

Have a good week dear blog readers....