I'm still working on my purple Sockhead Cowl, but two weeks ago I mentioned that since the yarn is a very deep, dark purple, I can hardly see to knit it at night, even with a bright lamp next to me. I was rummaging in my stash and came upon something for a delicious nighttime project that I cast on that very evening.
It's another Sockhead Cowl, this time in Wollmeise Blend. I've never knit with it before, but MCN with 20% cashmere feels soft, calming, and downright delicious flowing through my fingers. I have no recollection of purchasing this skein, and even searched my Loopy Ewe orders, but I couldn't find anything showing I ever bought it. I'm going to look upon it as a gift from the benevolent yarn fairies and enjoy and be grateful for it. I know this looks like the same color as the first Sockhead Cowl, but you'll just have to trust me that in person the one above is deep purple and this one is definitely blue. Maybe someday I'll take decent photos when it's not gray winter and the sun is actually shining.
But wait, there's more! I've found the perfect, slightly addictive knitting project - baby hats! My niece is due as early as the 28th of this month. Her doctor will decide on that day if everybody is ready, or whether she can wait a few days, but I finally realized that there was a baby on the way and I hadn't knit a thing. So I cast on an Easy and Basic Baby Hat, and when I had finished that in a few hours, decided the baby also needed a Rib-A-Roni. I knit one of these in fingering for another family baby, but it's delightfully fast in worsted. I'm not sure what I'll knit next, but this is a girl after two boys in the family, so she just may need something in pink.
I'm still reading A Place in the Woods and Influenza, and have also been distracted by Hello World and When Death Becomes Life. I heard the author of the last book interviewed on Fresh Air and had to get the book first thing Tuesday morning.. It's the perfect mix of transplantation history and personal memoir that is excellent so far. I just haven't had much time to read lately when there are baby's heads to keep warm.
What are you making and reading this week?
awwww, baby hats! the purple is very pretty, but I agree she needs PINK! Sending all the good wishes for a healthy baby ... clothed in hand-knits!
ReplyDeleteI wish the yarn fairies would put mystery Wollmeise in MY stash!
ReplyDeleteGreat knitting and reading going on over at your place, Bonny! I'm still knitting that Peace Cowl and I'm only at the halfway point. I'm seriously considering putting it in time out to start a Stopover sweater instead. I'm about to start reading The Great Believers.
ReplyDeleteMy SO would rather have food fairies...especially if they brought pie! Me? I'll happily take fiber or yarn fairies any day, especially if cashmere figures into the equation. Thanks for the reminder to knit baby things...I need to get cracking on a few myself.
ReplyDeleteHow about fairies that deliver both fiber (cashmere, of course) and food? I'm quite partial to pie myself and would welcome fairies that delivered multiple treats. Here's hoping they stop by your house, too!
DeleteI think I'd like that kind of Yarn Fairy at my house! Cashmere? Yes, please! (And I know I've said this before, but I am totally charmed by your sweet little deer project bag.) XO
ReplyDeleteYour project bags get me EVERY time! And now fairies!! I agree with your comment above that fairies who deliver both yarn and pie would be wonderful. Your projects are lovely and those little tiny baby hats are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteDearest Bonny's Yarn Fairy - if you are even in the Pittsburgh area, I'd love a visit!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to finish my birthday knitting today...but the rows are so long! But, I have a good listen going - The Round House! (And, have the great Overdrive Avalance starting with Marilla of Green Gables and Fear!)
Baby hats are addictive...take this from a person who in no way can be classified as a knitter - maybe a knitter wannabe - someday; I have knit a few baby hats tho'!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the new little one when she arrives!
Cheers~
Oh that little baby needs a pink hat for sure! And yes...those project bags are the best. You've been pretty busy! I'm still slogging on the blanket and the Widows of Malabar Hill! I was going to get some serious listening/knitting done last night but my very chatty CO men called and it was almost 2 hours of talking! (Not complaining!)
ReplyDeleteNot much reading or knitting here since there is illness in the house. I keep thinking that things will calm down, but not yet. Maybe soon. I can't see to knit dark things at night either, even under an Ott light. The vicissitudes of aging, Bonny; they stink! Yes, I think a sweet little pink or yellow hat is necessary for this baby. The baby hats are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love your project bag! So cute.
ReplyDeleteI just double checked and meant to say project bagS!
DeleteSomething pink will delight the parents! You have some great knitting and reading going on. Winter is a time of hibernating (sometimes forced) and self entertainment. It's been a tough week around here and I have nothing to show for it knitting or reading-wise. le sigh
ReplyDeletebaby hats are the best, blink blink and it's done! I love your project bags that hold the knitting that you can't see at night :) I suffer with the same problems!!
ReplyDeleteBaby hats are so much fun to knit. I bet this little gal needs a pink something! I love the ideas of benevolent yarn fairies. If they are ever in my neighborhood, I'd be happy to make tea.
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