I’ve been traveling, and you know what that means. Knitting!
In the airport bar:
On the plane heading out:
By the light of the full moon during my very late arrival back home Saturday night:
I went to Texas to visit my mom and help out with a few things there. My mom and my aunt are both knitters too although my mom should probably be considered a lapsed knitter since she hasn’t picked up her needles in ages. I’m doing my best to bring her back into the fold!
My aunt is left-handed, so it always fascinates me to watch her.
Her precious kitty Lola wanted to help. Haha!
Even though I took three different projects with me, I spent the whole time working on my second The Rain Outside shawl. It was the one that didn’t require much focus, and since we were on the go the whole time, that was what I needed. Plus, this Hedgehog Fibres yarn seems to have a direct link to my brain cells because every time I look at it I’m flooded with happy.
I haven’t made as much progress as one might think because we were so busy the whole time I was there and I had to spend some of my prime travel knitting time on the airplane catching up on work. I’m hoping to pick up the pace a bit now that I’m home, though.
What are you knitting this summer? I’m thinking my next project should be something in cotton or maybe a cotton/linen blend, so I’m looking for inspiration.
If you want to get a closer look at leftie knitting/crocheting, etc, Mom is left-handed. She used to teach needlework for the left-handed courses in adult ed for years. Happy to have you home – can’t wait to catch up.
I’d love to watch your mom knit!!
Your shawl is looking so pretty. I often find when I travel I don’t get as much knitting done as I think! I’m also trying to decide what to work on when I finish up the Joji shawl … I’m thinking I might start a short sleeve summer sweater!
Thank you, Katherine! I’m really enjoying this pattern even though it’s the second time I’ve knit it. Isn’t that funny about travel knitting? The even funnier thing is that I always worry and worry that it will turn out I haven’t brought enough. LOL
Oh, me too! And pretend that I’m not going to buy additional yarn on the trip! I do the same thing with books … way overpack in case I run out of things to read!
Oh, man! I’m right there with you on the books too. It’s gotten better since Kindle came along, though. Now, I tell myself that I can take one actual book and anything else has to come along in Kindle form. That’s helped cut down on the weight of my luggage by a lot! Lol
So right now I’m working on a cotton version of the Lipstick Cardigan but I’m making it into a henley. I’m already down to the body so it’s moving along quickly.
Ohhh, I love a Henley neck! It’s my favorite next to a full cardigan. Have you seen the Henley Perfected pattern (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/henley-perfected)? Paul saw it on Pinterest and actually asked me to knit it because he liked it so much. I was sort of shocked! Haha! I like it too, though, so it’s definitely on the to-knit list for fall. Can’t wait to see your Henley Lipstick!
No I hadn’t seen that one! Might have to add it to my list.
Oh and I meant to ask you, have you seen this pattern? http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gull-island I bought it and hope it make it for fall!
Oh, wow! I love that and hadn’t seen it. Thank you so much for pointing it out!!
It’s A LOT of buttons but I think it’s a cool looking top.
Beautiful pictures, Melinda. It’s amazing how knitting can instantly cozify any space, even an airplane ride. You’ve inspired me to start my own little sip and stitch – the perfect way to unwind! 🙂
Wonderful!! You must share pics! 😉
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