Lately it seems like I have been (even more) obsessed with my yarn and needles. It's like if I am not working, I am knitting. Maybe it's because I need a bit of control in my life. Things always seem out of control lately, but when I pick up my needles, all of my control comes back. Do you ever experience that?
I started this hat a few weeks back with the intent of using a woven motif (here) for the body portion. The yarn had other ideas and I changed it to a slipped stitch checkerboard. The yarn is a couple of 150yd mill end skeins from a local alpaca ranch, and the hat ended up a bit tight. It's still warm and still fits, but I would definitely add about ten stitches next time.
Pouting because it's tight :(
Oddly enough, those skeins lasted through the whole thing and I even had extra! Enough to cast on a pair of mitts. The first mitt is already done and I know I will have more than enough to make it's mate.
Because my life revolves around all things knitted, I finished another knitted landscape. This one is only 9x6 - I'm enjoying this size! My current theme within the landscapes is "Lollipops and Gumdrops". The idea came to me randomly one night and I am running with it. I am hoping to do lots of Lollipop Trees and floating "Gumdrops" (Knitted balls). I have a show in September and I want this to be the show title.
If you've read any of my previous posts you may remember that I am involved with a local poetry group. While I am not nearly as impressive as many of the others, I am excited to say that I finally got up on stage and read FROM MEMORY. And the poem? It's about knitting! haha! Even my poetry life has yarn in it!
Weekly Inspirations:
Knitting: One of the ladies in my knit group mentioned she likes to get on the top 20 trending for Ravelry, which tends to include a lot of patterns that are limited time on sale. What a genius idea!
Art: You should see what Scotty Gorham is doing! He was in the last group for the residency I did last year. He just finished installing one of the largest neon installations in the country!
Food: I made this coconut curry yesterday and it was fantastic. Although I overcooked the vegetables, it turned out super delicious!
Life: A friend recommended the book "A Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp.I'm two chapters in and already seeing some major inspiration.
Art: You should see what Scotty Gorham is doing! He was in the last group for the residency I did last year. He just finished installing one of the largest neon installations in the country!
Food: I made this coconut curry yesterday and it was fantastic. Although I overcooked the vegetables, it turned out super delicious!
Life: A friend recommended the book "A Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp.I'm two chapters in and already seeing some major inspiration.
Yup, that's my life. How is your's these days?
~Lisa
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Haha, the last picture is adorable! I know what you mean about knitting taking over the life - this is all I do these days whenever I have free time! Your hat is really lovely - color combo is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAh, your pout while sad, is adorable. Sorry that your hat may be too tight. But it sure if beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYep- I am totally with you on using my knitting to bring things under control. I get it.
Great poetry reading- bravo for you for getting up there and sharing.