I continued to work on my toque that I started last week. I was using my homespun and after it was finished:
I figured I had enough yarn left to make a pair of matching mitts:
I used the pattern the simplest mitts ever and they will be perfect when the temperatures dip to freezing. (not for a while I hope). So I am ready for winter with handspun/handknit cowl/toque/mitts.
My Knit Pick's order is not here yet, although it has been shipped, so I started another gnome with some leftovers I have. She isn't quite finished so you will have to wait until next Sunday to see her in all her glory, with ends sewn in! I still have her arms and nose to knit today.
That was pretty much it for knitting this week. I planned a couple more WIPs but they aren't yet cast on - so I guess they aren't actually wips - just things added to my list of things to do. I think I will knit my own cat, and knit my own dog. I have lots of white and black left over from previous projects so I think a Tuxedo cat (ala Otis) and a border collie (ala my dear Maggie from so many years ago).
I did take Yarnma up on her October Minimalist challenge. Each day of October I am to de-clutter the number of things that match the date of the month. As of today that is ten things: 1+2+3+4=
4 books, 3 knitting tools, crochet needle case, a 12mm straight needle, and some random 8mm needle that doesn't even have a mate. In the process I re-organized my double points, and I have many extras to declutter but I will wait until later in the month when I need the numbers!
My plan is to mostly tackle my shelf of teaching supplies - some of which I do not need to keep anymore and I can donate to the school. Stay tuned.
I did get my cat scan results, and they now involve a referral to yet another specialist. So more waiting. You would think I would be good at it by now. Sigh.
The sun was out yesterday so my dh and I headed to the beach to dip our toes in the ocean. After about 45 minutes the smoke from the California fires rolled in dramatically and the temperature dropped suddenly. Still, it was lovely while it lasted. I really wished I had taken my bathing suit with me - I totally would have gone in for a dip.
I will leave you with a lovely still I captured of my grand-daughter on the teeter-totter. She was singing her name. So endearing.
Warm enough to go into the ocean. I can only imagine. How fun to have matching mits and hat. I've only made one pair of fingerless mitts and ended up giving them to my son's girlfriend now that we winter in Florida.
ReplyDeleteThe hat and mitten set is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI've also started the Minimalist challenge. I've been decluttering for what feels like 6 months, but there is NO end in sight!
You are prepared for winter! Love your hat and mittens. Sounds like you're solidly in on the Minimalist challenge and making progress. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely ready for winter and glad you got to go to the beach. I thought we had got rid of a lot of stuff before we moved but as we unpack I'm realising we should have done more!
ReplyDeleteI follow a blog where a lady has knit at least 3 cats using a very lifelike pattern and they’ve all been brilliant. https://yarnbooksroses.com/ I think you are using a different pattern so it will be interesting to see. I’m impressed with your commitment to the challenge. I’m going to do it in January I’ve decided.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of your granddaughter is adorable. The hat and mittens look toasty and warm.
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