Wordless Wednesday # 54

What Am I Working On?

I am back to crocheting on my green granny stripe afghan. It is cold and stormy here for a few days, a perfect opportunity to cover myself up with the afghan while I work on it. The blanket is getting too big to maneuver easily. I will finish this blanket soon, if it kicks me in the arse. Yes, indeedy.

Next up, the Cap Sleeve Lattice Top has begun. Barely...I haven't gotten too far into it just yet. The body of the top is going to be a medium gray color...not sure what the top/mesh section will be. Any color suggestions? I'm open to opinions or ideas...

I just cast on a pair of socks...for the Hubby. He has been whining about not getting any knit socks recently. No really, I haven't knitted a pair of socks in about a year. I have no idea why? I just...ugh! I stall out when it comes to socks, lately. I am trying to get back into a bit of sock knitting for my Husband's sake. Hehehe...

I'm stumped on my anti-sock knitting of late. I would just rather knit a lace shawl or a cardigan, a pretty scarf, etc. What is wrong with me? Doesn't everyone love knitting socks? Maybe I am just an odd ball.

So, that is what I am working on at the moment...Well, that I can discuss. I have design stuff ongoing too. Alright, I am off to enjoy my perfect knitting weather. Dark, gloomy, cold, really rainy, stormy weather perfect to plop on the couch, in front of the TV with my knitting. Yup, that is where I shall be this evening...

Have a pleasant evening. Stay safe everyone!

Spring Cleaning & Rearranging Furniture

I had a productive weekend...I spent a good portion of it, cleaning, rearranging furniture, etc. Hubby and I rearranged the downstairs, completely. I needed a change of scenery. We put the couch under the front window.It works for now. Once it turns cold again in Sept/October...the couch will need to move for the baseboard heater...unfortunately it's right under the window.

upstairs, looking down on the living room

part of the living room...

Lastly, I just had to share this funny photo of Hubby and the two cats. I started calling him the "crazy cat man." For some reason both of our cats wanted to snuggle with him at the same time. This almost never, ever happens. The two cats are not friends...not even frenemies. Pixie hate Phinn with a passion. So, it's an odd photo...It made me laugh.

My two cats, Phinn (white) and Pixie (grayish/black and white)

Alright, I have been knitting a little over the weekend too. I should get back to it, since I don't have to really clean much today since I spent all weekend doing it. Happy Monday, everyone!

Wandering Aimlessly...

photo from Pinterest.com

I haven't blogged much this week. Well, you see, I haven't been knitting at all for about a week. I finished my Hattie Dress and sort of...lost my knitting mojo. I just couldn't find anything I wanted to cast on, or work on. I don't know...I have been kind of wandering aimlessly. Ugh!

I have the yarn to cast on for a cardigan, but I don't really feel like working on it. Maybe in a month or two? I could cast on a hat or two, but not in the mood. A shawl? I looked for two days for a shawl I wanted to work on. Most shawls that I like and want to knit...don't have the yarn for. BOO! I even started making notes on a shawl that I want to design. Haven't figured out what yarn I want to use yet. Decisions, decisions...

I found the Cap Sleeve Lattice Top on Pinterest.com. I searched ravelry and found the pattern and it's free. I could probably scrounge up enough leftover yarn, from other projects, to knit this top. Maybe? I am thinking red as the main color and a medium gray for the top lattice section. Hmmmm...? I just need something easy to work on right now. I am going to cast on this afternoon, I think.

I am still working on my hat design. I have started writing the pattern and will send it to the test knitters soon. I just need to get my "model" to cooperate for photos. My youngest daughter has been hard to pin down. The weather should also be cooperative too. It's so gloomy and cloudy lately. I would model the hat myself if not for the giant pimple on my forehead. Woe is me...LOL!

It's sort of a boring and quiet Saturday. I am considering rearranging the living room today. I need a change of scenery. Maybe that would give me some inspiration...still wandering around aimlessly over here...

Have a pleasant weekend everyone. Send me some knitting inspiration and mojo, okay?

Fun Fact Thursday # 1

photo from Pinterest.com

I wanted to try a new weekly meme. I love my "wordless wednesday" posts. So, I figured I would share a "fun fact" about me as often as I am able to...So, here goes:

You know how everyone says "I was born in the wrong decade or era?" Well, if I were to be immersed in a decade and fit right in...it would be the 60's. I would have made a great hippy chick. Peace, Love & Joy. Flower Power and all that.

I love the fashion, the attitude, the music and lifestyle.

"There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking' their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind."

--- For What It's Worth, Buffalo Springfield

What decade or era would you fit into...?

Wordless Wednesday # 53

Green Thumb: Still Alive!

Before: Two weeks ago.

The above photo is the before picture. It was snapped about two weeks ago. I had just planted my sweet basil seeds and roma tomato plants. With all the warm and sunny weather we had for over two weeks...you will see that my garden has grown a lot.

After, pic taken yesterday.

So, as you can see...things have changed/grown. My mini roses are about to bloom for the first time this Spring. I have sweet basil sprouts coming in and my tomato plant has tripled in size. It's amazing what a bit of sunshine and watering will do. I am thrilled to be growing anything right now. No really, I usually kill plants. I either neglect plants or over do it...Not a great track record with growing things. I do try...I'm excited with my plants doing well. Yeah, I am a bit of a nerd.

Have a great day, everyone. If you need me, I'll be around. I have cleaning to do, pattern writing and a book to read. Busy, busy, busy!