For some reason, work just wiped me out last week. The upside was that I saw most of the new PBS documentary on the Vietnam War. This documentary is truly excellent. It gives you a lot of insight into what the various Vietnamese peoples were thinking -- all of which supports the opinion that we should never have been there in the first place!
I finished this sock, made with one of
Knit Circus's amazing gradient stripe yarns.
Isn't it cool how the project matches the bag?
I ended up spending most of the Jewish New Year resting, but I found enough energy to block some winter projects while the blocking bed is open:
You can see my Winter Ridge Shawl/Poncho on the right and the Through the Loops Mystery Shawl 2017 on the left. There is a pair of mitts that needed washing in the middle. I am ready for winter!
Not that winter feels like it's coming. We expect a high of 90 today! I'm enjoying this last bit of summer, hoping to have enough energy to bike tomorrow.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend, too!
I'll have to look for that documentary.
ReplyDeleteThere are a LOT of places we never should have gone and left the poor people living there wondering WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED.
Love those stripey socks. They'll make for some happy feet in the cold weather.
I haven't watch any of the series yet but have it on my list.
ReplyDeleteBlocking is a task I often put off. I'm sureness I have at least two projects that need blocked. Love the sock and the yarn.
I hope the coming week is a good one for you.
Hmm, auto correct to the rescue again! I really need to proofread before I hit "publish"
DeleteI'm not familiar with that yarn but off to look it up. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the socks, such beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteWe watched the first part of it last night. Once again, Ken Burns & Co have done an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very happy color post, love it!
Oh, that sock...oh, that project bag! Both are just spectacular and the fact they match-perfection!!!!
ReplyDeleteNice washing of the wools! The new sock and project back is incredible! What a great knit! Have another nice day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteGreat sock! Love all of your blocked projects as well. Fall has arrived here; I even wore my jacket today.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else...those socks are real winners. Wondering if you sell them online?
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty yarn and hasn't it knitted up well. I wouldn't mind a blocking bed, I pin my things to the carpet but the pins bend a bit.
ReplyDeleteYour new socks are great...and the bag too. Fletch has been enjoying the Ken Burns series on Vietnam. I've seen bits of it. So well done. (Aren't all of his productions excellent?)
ReplyDeleteHope this upcoming week is easier for you. I find the back and forth weather (and especially the heat) exhausting.
LOVE that sock!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! we had our apples n honey. I love your sock
ReplyDeleteWishing you some renewed energy!
Your blocking bed is full of glorious finishes! Teaching is hard work and some weeks are more emotionally taxing than others. I just stopped teaching three years ago and I still think about what Sunday afternoons felt like. I hope you are knitting and enjoying your day. Oh! I love the socks!
ReplyDeleteSo much good knitting! I hope your weekend was restful and filled with good things!
ReplyDeleteI love your matchy matchy :) I'll have to give the vietnam documentary a whirl. Love your knitting and thanks for the recommendation. Hope you get lots of naps to recover from work!
ReplyDeleteOh the pink in that first photo is dream city. I just went and looked up the knit circus. I didn't need to do that ;) Wishing you well.
ReplyDeleteThose striping socks are what dreams are made of. Yep- matching patterns to yarns...it is the best.
ReplyDeleteHope you got your biking in and are getting some much deserved rest.