Birch & Moss

My local yarn store, Grace & Purl is hosting a fun KAL and I joined in the fun.

Technically, it starts today, May 13 but I jumped ahead and casted on yesterday as part of my relaxing Mother's Day. I caught a yucky cold from my youngest so I curled up on the couch most of the day. Honestly, it was kind of nice. No where to go, no expectations, just quiet, calm, read a bit, watched a movie and casted on the Birch & Moss scarf.

I am using 2 skeins of sock yarn held with mohair. I haven't chosen my second color yet but I'm thinking of using a darker blue. I am planning on selling this in the coop next year. 

Details on the KAL (Knit along) can be found on Grace & Purls Instagram @graceandpurl

Cast on the Birch & Moss scarf, post on IG with hashtag #birchandmossgpspringkal and finish up by June 10th. You're entered to win some fun prizes. 

My mom gave me some birthday money and I treated us to some new bedding. I think Sox is a big fan! He hasn't left our bed since I set it up. (my new sheets have bumble bees on them!!!) I don't know why this made me so happy. My husband thinks I'm nuts. And that cozy blanket was $24 at the store. Looks and feels handmade but at a fraction of the cost and much quicker!!! 

 

Beginning of May

It's only May 10 and we have had a VERY busy beginning of May!

Lot of time at the ballfields, working, knitting, shearing day, homemade potluck dinner with friends, supporting our independent bookstore for Indy Bookstore Day, oldest son home for 9 days, dog cuddles, coffee, food, wine, leaves back on the trees, fishing, fundraising, lunch and knitting afternoon with sisters and Paige, Guy Fieri!, Yankee Game, and birthday celebrations.

My latest cast on. This one is a slow go!

Delicious dinner with friends, Ina Garten themed! Everything was delicious.

My cute knitting bag sewed by the one-and-only Seashore Sharon

Perfect weather for shearing day.

Knitting while I waited for my oldest to arrive at the airport.

Buddy was happy to welcome his big brother home!

Siblings hanging out xoxoxoxoxoxoxo I've MISSED this so much!

Lea Socks (a gift for my son's girlfriend)

We couldn't make it to Maryland Sheep & Wool so we enjoyed an afternoon of shopping at our local yarn store, Grace & Purl and having an excellent lunch at Maeberrie Market, both in Avon, NJ. It was my first time eating there and it won't be my last! It was so good. Along the way, we got to see Guy Fieri filming his Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives show. He also made a guest appearance at our baseball fundraiser later in the day. Guy is a business partner with a friend of ours and it was a fun chance to promote their tequila company, Santos. 

My yarn shop haul...

I LOVED this book. BUT, it's not for everyone. The writing is beautiful. The subject matter is very heavy and is sprinkled with a big of magical realism. I also casted on ANOTHER pair of socks using this fun self-striping yarn by Mustash Yarn. My friend Joan gifted it to me. I'm using a mini from Blackbird Sycamore for the heels and toes.

My birthday was yesterday and I had a nice lunch at The Committed Pig in Manasquan with my grandmother and my oldest. He wasn't able to be home for my grandfather's funeral so it was nice for him to visit. Our meal was delicious and I had a fancy drink (it had glitter and butterflies in it!)

Like I said, it's been a busy start of May! I need a nap lol.