It's a dark, wet Monday morning here. After a partially frigid weekend, we are due to hit the mid-50s today, but it's going to rain most of the day. We need the water, so I won't complain, but it'll be a dark day. Not great for taking blog photos!
We had a pretty relaxing weekend, and the big excitement for me was being able to do a Target run on Saturday now that I can drive. The funny thing about being out and about with the boot on is that you start seeing other people with the same predicament, and as we were walking into the store, we passed a man in the same boot, and we laughingly acknowledged each other. Molly's Glee Club performance went well that night, though we all were a bit frozen after. Yesterday was mostly about catching up on the to-do list: Molly spent much of the day doing homework, while I did laundry and finished up my sister-in-law's socks:
I used my SHaGS pattern (Ravelry link) for these and Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce in the colorway Wild Atlantic Wildflowers. I didn't bother to get the stripe sequence to match (just too long of a repeat for that), but I did cast on at the same transition point, where the gray in between changes over to one of the bright colors. As usual there was apparently just enough variation in my gauge that the toe of the second sock (right) didn't have the same blip of gray at the end that the first one did. I know for a fact that my sister-in-law will not care, so I'm not stressing about it.
I also cast on for the last two planned holiday gift knits over the weekend:
On the left is the gnome for my youngest nephew, which is being knit in DK, and on the right is a double-ended hat for my oldest nephew. Because of the weather, the colors are looking more drab than they are in reality (they're sitting on top of our duvet cover, which is gray and white, not brown and white). There's really not all that much knitting left on the gnome, and once I get past the increases on the hat, it'll be a ton of mindless stockinette, so I very well could have both projects wrapped up this week.
The Mister has a couple of quick work trips this week, and I'm trying to wrap up my last big project for the year. I'm also working on trying to get in my physical therapy exercises on my foot and getting it stronger before our trip, but it still feels very weird to walk around without the boot. Here's hoping it's not too stressful of a week for all of us!
I, too, am welcoming this rain! I am heading out in it to take advantage of the wet, soft soil to get those hyacinth bulbs tucked away! Then my focus turns to Twinkle-fying this house for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
I'm glad you could drive yourself to Target and are strengthening your foot. You made short work of your SiL's socks and the stripe are lovely colors. I love the color of your nephew's gnome hat and I bet you'll finish those gifts up quickly, too. Hope it's a good Monday and a great week!
ReplyDeleteWe had a LOT of snow last week, but now . . . just rain. We need it here, also. But's it's so much drearier than snow . . . You're making a lot of really good progress, Sarah -- with both your gift knitting AND with your foot! Continued healing - and speedy knitting - to you!
ReplyDeleteThey said it would rain today but the sun is out so I guess not. I think our rain is headed for us on Wednesday, though, and it's supposed to be in the low 60s! I hope you get to feel more confident about not wearing the boot and feel good and strong for your upcoming trip.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that the restrictions on your foot are beginning to ease up and things are getting closer to feeling normal for you. But NOT happy that there is so much dreariness in your neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteHere's to getting ready for your trip! I am so excited about your time in Florida :)
It’s Carolyn :) Blogger doesn’t like my phone for some reason!
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it funny how when you’re in a particular…situation…you notice others out there in the same!
We’re having rain, too. I’m watching our snowman melt. Rapidly!
The socks look great. Love the blue of the gnome hat.
ReplyDeleteThe socks look great. Not every pair or any for that matter, needs to match, at least in my opinion. I saw a couple of people walking the crowded streets of NYC in boots. I admire them - I thought that must take courage. I hope your week isn't too stressful either. I'm behind on holiday preparations but trying to let some things go in order to enjoy the season.
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