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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

On my Needles & What I'm Reading April 19, 2023

 Hello everyone!

It's Wednesday again. It's finally acting like Spring here in southern Missouri. I'll be honest, I haven't felt much like using on my Spring bucket list. It's just been cold. I know some of the northern and Eastern States have still had snow. I am way over tha

So...

What's on my needles?


I'm taking a YouTube class from Earth Tones Girl. It is  No Fear Sock Knitting. She's teaching a beginner friendly class for making a heel flap shorty sock. 


Ah, this is a photo of my To Be or Not To Be sock. I named it so, because I couldn't decide if I liked the yarn. I was well past the heel when I found I had dropped a couple of stitches a few inches back. After spending over an hour on the fix, I realized that I didn't feel joyful. My motto is Knitting for Joy 2023! I ripped out the project and and decided that it is Not To Be.


I finished these socks a few days ago. The yarn is by Freckled Whimsy. I called them my Joyful Socks.


Grandbaby sock!


This yarn will be Field and Forest socks. I cast on with size one needles and was well into my toe when I realized that the fabric was too dense. I pulled it out and plan to work with size 2 or maybe even 2.5 needles when I cast on again. 

What have I been listening to? 

  • Holy Hygge by Jamie Erickson
  • The Family Garden Plan by Melissa K. Norris 
  • The Nazi Conspiracy:  The Plot to Kill Roosevelt,  Stalin,  and Churchill by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
  • Old Testament 

What have I been reading?

  • Homespun Devotions Volume 2 by Cheryl E. Smith 

I recently finished:

  • The Power of Praying for your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian 
  • The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume One by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 

Much of my reading these days consists of listening to books while working around the house, driving, or knitting. I don't have as much sit down and read time as I'd like. I am going to start keeping a book with me though for the times when I can snatch read.

Well, that's about it for now. I need to get busy around the house again.

Make it a great day!

Laura


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9 comments:

  1. Cheryl KimbleyApril 20, 2023 at 5:55 AM

    Your knitting is lovely! Such pretty colors.

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  2. Mrs. WhiteApril 21, 2023 at 4:48 AM

    Knitting and Crocheting are peaceful occupations. But you are right, only when they bring joy. It is good to use familiar patterns that we like too! Have a wonderful day! God bless!

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageApril 22, 2023 at 5:03 PM

      I do love the calm Of worki g with yarn I enjoy and a pattern I don't need to look at, because it's so rote.

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  3. SandraApril 21, 2023 at 9:28 AM

    Oh I love your sock. I've always wanted to knit one but it's so intimidating. I'll have to check out her class.

    Have a blessed weekend.

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageApril 23, 2023 at 6:12 PM

      Great idea Sandra. I'm finding it helpful, but I'm going slow since the heel is a new technique for me.

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  4. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceApril 21, 2023 at 1:24 PM

    You always amaze me with your sock knitting projects! They are so beautiful! I love Cheryl's new book, it is so full of wonderful truths and lessons about walking with the Lord. The other books you are reading sound very interesting too! I hope you are enjoying spring - it snowed here this morning.... but my tulips are still faithfully growing. Spring will come :)

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  5. LindaApril 23, 2023 at 3:29 AM

    Your so talented Laura ! and all the socks you share pictures of look so colourful (cheerful). I've never been able to knit, so I content myself with socks from Kmart lol. Have a great week ~ Linda

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageApril 23, 2023 at 5:57 PM

      Hi Linda!
      You do lots of handmade things!
      No worries about buying socks. I'm sure they're much more economical!
      Be blessed my down under friend!
      Laura

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