Snow and Finished Objects

SNOW! Somehow I didn't really know this snow storm was on it's way.

I am still down with a cold so I stayed home from work and enjoyed the snow day with the kids, knitting, coffee and a quick walk outside to clear out my head and enjoy the scenery.

It was quick and heavy wet snow...also melted as quickly as it came. It's almost gone today.

 Finished knitting objects:

Stories from Snoqualmie Valley

Knitted with Cascade Alpaca Pure yarn.

It was heaven to knit and I've enjoyed wearing it.

My Rose and Cross Pullover sweater.

This sweater is from the book, My Grandmother's Knitting.

My sister, Andee and I both knit this sweater with a lot of modifications.

She made hers a turtleneck and I went for a boat neck.

More details are on my ravelry page.

I knitted this with the cormo yarn I purchased at Rhinebeck this year.

It's from Foxhill Farm. It knitted up really nicely and is so soft for wool.

The color work was knitted with HiKoo by Kenzie.

 

That's it for today. It's back to the couch with my tissues and knitting.

Snow Days

Well, they were right. We got snow. Lots of it. Thankful for my dad and his tractor and snowblower. If it wasn't for him and Nick, we would all still be stuck in our houses and animals would be stuck in barns.Chase was the only kid in my house that wanted to play in the snow. 

Again, looks like I only have one kid! Glad Wade and Grant invited us over for some snow fun!

Overall, everything went well for us. We never lost power.

There was flooding in Manasquan (according to the news).

Here are some photos from my phone over the course of the two days....

I spent all day Saturday knitting, cooking and watching How to Get Away With Murder.

I binged watched 10 episodes of the first season. Yes, 10! That's a lot of tv. And I couldn't get enough of it!!!!!!!! Wow!!!  Also got a ton of knitting done on my "Daydream Shawl" aka 

Stories from Snoqualmie Valley - MKAL by Annie Rowden

I finished up the edge and moved on to the garter stitch short rows. I love it.

Hope you faired well in the storm!

Winter Bliss

 

 

 

 

We live at the Jersey Shore and so far this year, we have had a completely manageable amount of snow. (I'm sorry New Englanders) We have had pleasant snow globe snow, dustings and a few inches here and there. Nothing major so far. Today is a snow day and I for one am very pleased when the phone call comes in to let us know that due to inclement weather, our school district is closed.

I headed out for some fresh air and to check out the farm. We thought the pond would be frozen and ready for skating but it was covered in a layer of slush. Yuck. So....we hopped in the car, picked up some of the friends and went to Spring Lake for some public skating.

I have lived here almost my whole life and I have never skated on Spring Lake! Very cool!

Thank you to the parents that thought ahead and brought snow shovels with them. There were about 6 inches of snow on the lake so that needed to be cleared for skating. Once there were some pathways, the kids had fun skating around. Chase loved the snow piles on the lake.

Of course I am including some knitting.

I am working on a baby blanket for a customer. It's the Camilla Blanket from the Madder Anthology 1 by Carrie Bostick Hoge. I am knitting it with Cascade Eco Alpaca on size US8 needles.

I am also knitting the Clayoquot Sweater by TinCan Knits. This will be the first time I do a steek. EEK!!! I'm nervous but I really want to learn how to do it. A steek is when you CUT yes CUT your knitting up the front for a cardigan. I am knitting in the round and then will do some fancy thing (that I need to figure out) and then CUT it up the front and add a button band. I'm nervous just thinking about it but I have faith that I'll figure it out and won't have any trouble. (hah)

Reading: I finished Room. Wow. What a book. I recommend it to everyone. I thought it would be way too scary and creepy to read it, but it's not like that. Yes, the concept of the book is creepy but told from an innocent 5 year old little boy's point of view is fascinating and makes it readable. It's an amazing book about motherhood, resiliency, love and faith. A must read.

I'm now reading The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd for our book club.

I'm half way through and it's very good so far. It reminds me a little of The Kitchen House (which I loved) I have high hopes for the rest of the book. It seems to be picking up now that I'm half way through. I have a feeling the story is going to fly from here on out.

Ok....back to my real work. I have 3 logos to design. No pressure!

Have a great week!

-Leanne