In this space I write about my life, and knitting projects. I enjoy photography as well as other creative pursuits and share my experiences here.
Stonecrop Progress Week Two
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Each day I knit at least 12 rows and sometimes I knit 24 rows. I've hit my groove now that I've done the main chart three times, only four more to go :)
You are too clever! I dream of being able to knit like this. But when I knit lacey things I always get to a point where I have made a mistake and I try to go backwards and it all turns in to a mess. Might need more practice I suppose! :)
I've written about my morning routine many times but I thought why not touch upon it once more. I love to get up early in the morning, drink my tea and journal about the day before. Mostly it's about events, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes I rant but try not to very much. At the end of each entry I write my gratitude list. Frequently it's about family and friends, coffee and tea, quiet pockets in my day. The more ordinary the gratitude the more I feel peace. The past two to three weeks have been wonky here. I've been having health symptom issues that I thought were medication changes for my blood pressure. An EKG was slightly abnormal which referred me to a cardiologist. While waiting for that appointment I visited ER to make sure I wasn't having a heart attack (I was NOT). I met the cardiologist last week and he thought I was 'fine' but ordered a stress test anyways. I did the stress test on Monday and thought I passed! But then I got a call from the off
One year ago today, we moved to be closer to my sister and my family where I grew up. Can you believe it? I cannot. A friend asked me if I had adjusted and I said 'almost'. Moving during a pandemic has raised some challenges. I still haven't joined a gym nor do I seek to be with tons of people. If you remember, I wanted to have a 'bubble' and being with family has achieved that goal! I miss my friends and country dirt road walking but I do like this house and living in a neighborhood and having museums and shopping close by. (not the greatest sentence but it says what I want it to say) Right this very second, the roofers are here banging away, bless them, because it's going to be a hot day. Frodo yet again is sleeping on the loveseat completely oblivious. I'm sure Holly is hiding under our bed. I'm in the kitchen typing away. Hot weather is back and I'm trying so hard not to hate it. Seriously, why can't we have 70-80 degree weather? Why does
Today I'm counting my blessings: - Frodo's groomer who 'gets' him and is so wonderful to him and gives him a great haircut - Frodo snuggles and Holly antics, both pets make me smile - phone chats with my children - living near family especially my sister! - my early morning routine - -my yarn stash which is massive and yet I can always buy more yarn, go figure - this little blogging community where we uplift each other and support one another, it is one of the best blessings the internet has provided - summer yielding to fall ( I know! it's crazy but the days are shortening and I've been putting a light on in the morning, we are getting closer to fall!) - - BIG salads and no cooking days - dark chocolate - green decaf tea - my favorite mugs - a tidy house - my husband - this house - books - knitting - daydreaming - believing in the goodness of others - friendly waves of hello to total strangers on my walks - all the drivers who slow down and yield to me on my
Its just stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteI think you're knitting the perfect wedding shawl!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing and extremely complicated!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!
ReplyDeleteStunning, a real delight.
ReplyDeleteYour shawl is very pretty, and I love the colour!
ReplyDeleteOh. My.
ReplyDeleteThat just looks amazing. So delicate, like lace...
ReplyDeleteIm very impressed. It is a lovely lovely knit
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You go, girl!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Karen. I really do like it knit in the blue cashmere and it is going to look stunning on you.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Karen. It is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I forgot to mention in the last post that I really like the quilt! Did you make it?
ReplyDeletemy sister made that quilt for me over ten years ago :)
DeleteLooks beautiful! Lace is so rewarding to knit :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And you are being so productive!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh Karen, just stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou are too clever! I dream of being able to knit like this. But when I knit lacey things I always get to a point where I have made a mistake and I try to go backwards and it all turns in to a mess. Might need more practice I suppose! :)
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your lace knitting!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Karen!! Especially with that dark yarn! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeletethe pattern shows up so beautifully in that dark blue!!! it's lovely!
ReplyDeletewow... your work is so beautiful Karen
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work, the blue yarn is beautifu too
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful you really are making pace with that thing. I can't wait to see it finished and blocked!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. It is knitting up really quickly. I love that color.
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