For this week's Yarn Along, I'm working on the same Hermione's Everyday Socks. Elizabeth's actual birthday is coming up in 5 days and I'm planning to have the second sock finished by then. I didn't take any knitting with me to NYC, so now I'm in a rush to finish!
I did get quite a bit of reading done on our trip. I read Buried Memories: The Katie Beers Story, which was extraordinarily sad and touching to read, but it's on the Kindle so I don't have a photo for you. Elizabeth and I have been reading the second book in the Betsy-Tacy series. It's such a lovely read, reminiscent of another time and full of simple, sweet adventures.
I finished my Shifting Sands Cowl just in time for our trip, just before the lights went out during our snowstorm the night before we flew out. I took many liberties with the cables so I hesitate to even say this is that particular cowl now. I really enjoyed wearing this on our chilly trip to the city though!
My daughter really enjoys the Betsy-Tace girls. Such good stories. The Hermione sock pattern is my next take-along project. I just realized socks make a great everyday knit. Lovely color choice.
ReplyDeleteHermione socks are on my queue! I want to read the Beer's memoir, too, as I remember that case so clearly when I was a pre-teen.
ReplyDeleteAw, I knit those same socks for my sister while I was honeymooning in Scotland - what memories! :) Love the yarn you chose for them - it works really well with the pattern.
ReplyDeleteKatie Beers was on the Dr. Phil show last week. I feel so bad for this young woman and I don't know if I could handle reading the book.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your cowl came in handy. :-)
I love that cowl! It is gorgeous! And the blue is beautiful for socks. I really need to start knitting myself a pair!
ReplyDeleteSweet. I'm trying to get my daughter into the Betsy-Tacy series, but so far I haven't had much luck. I just love them!
ReplyDeleteI love those socks - pattern and color! I'll have to look that one up.
ReplyDeleteI love your bold yarn colour choices and that shifting sands has come out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThat cowl looks nice and warm! I keep seeing that sock pattern. I may have to try it!
ReplyDeleteGonna check out those Betsy Tacy books!
ReplyDeleteThe cowl is absolutely gorgeous!! LOVE the cables and the color! Love the header, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteyour cowl is beautiful! it is such a lovely stitch pattern and the yarn makes the cowl!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so glad I visited your blog today! Your pictures from NYC are wonderful. Now I want to go. And love the Hermione socks. That pattern is my favorite one for socks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic colour for socks. Love the cables on the cowl.
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