Have you been watching the sports news lately? All they are talking about here is the play off game tomorrow between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings. The game is in Minnesota tomorrow at 12 noon, in an outdoor stadium. The expected temp will hover around zero, with brutal wind chills. Our winter has been mild, but last night the temperature plummeted and tomorrow will be worse. Great day to watch the game in front of a roaring fire on the couch!!
I will be travelling next week for work so I am planning what to bring…knitting that is! I have a sweater I am working on that is in the “acres of stockinette” phase which will do for mindless knitting:
It is Carol Sunday’s Old Town. Her designs are exquisite and wonderfully written. It starts off fairly complicated and then settles into mindless. Here it is shown in all its unblocked glory!
I am knitting it up in Shibui Baby Alpaca, color Trail. I got it for a steal because the color is being discontinued. It would not be my first choice but I couldn’t pass it up! Now I love the color. I thought the gauge would be slightly bigger and therefore I could make a size or two smaller. Nope. My gauge ended up the same so my first try was too small. I had done a lot of knitting and had to start over. 🙁
I may also bring a lace shawl but I haven’t really gotten that far. I ordered a Kindle from Amazon, too (finally getting on board that train!), so I can read on the plane if it’s too claustrophobic for knitting.
Today is eldest daughter’s BD, so we will have to brave the elements to go out to eat. Yippee!! 😉
I’m north of the Cities. -24° wind chill right now. It’s been a great day for knitting, eating Christmas cookies and lefse, and drinking coffee with our country neighborhood friends. We look forward to the cold weather so we can get together. It’s too cold to go too far from home. I really enjoy your blog since it’s MN and knitting. My college daughter and I always look forward to seeing your knitting at the MN State Fair. First place we go when we get to the Fair. We’ll be watching the Vikings on tv curled up next to the woodstove with our knitting. Go Vikings!
Comment by Marla — January 9, 2016 @ 7:59 pm
I’ve knit Old Town with her 3 ply. It’s one of my favorite sweaters to wear. I’m thinking tho, of putting a few buttons on it as she did with her New Old Town. I haven’t actually looked at the directions yet. I’m a Kindle lover – so lightweight and easy to read. Love that I can check books out from the library at any hour. You’re never far from something to read when you have a Kindle and a library card. I hope you like yours as much as I like mine.
Comment by rose — January 9, 2016 @ 8:23 pm
Here is right, but as DH says, “We’re making ice” (he is ready for ice fishing). This sweater has been on my radar for ages, and maybe you’ll push me over the edge! Enjoy your Kindle. I got a tabletvladt simmer, and I, too, love the ease of library books at any hour. Happy birthday to DD!
Comment by Susan — January 9, 2016 @ 10:48 pm
I think that color will be amazing on you! Great choice for travel time. I love my Kindle especially when reading in bed! It’s so light and easy to hold.But I love print books too! The Penelopes will miss you this week. Travel safe! Go, Vikings!
Comment by Kathy W. — January 10, 2016 @ 12:45 am
I have this pattern in my favs- Your color is so rich. Enjoy your Kindle- I love mine (I was a reluctant buyer but can’t live without it now) I take my knitting patterns with me on it.
Comment by Robin F. — January 10, 2016 @ 10:27 am