Back to Knitting
Despite all the graduation excitement, there has been knitting. This gorgeous cake of yarn is turning into a Field of Wildflowers hat.
It is a Joji Locatelli pattern, so of course it is well-written and easy to follow. It has quite a few cables, pushing me to take time out to start learning how to cable without a cable needle.
Thanks to Internet tutorials, I can cable without a needle -- but only when the crossed stitches are held to the front. The yarn is local -- Four Crows Yarn Hand-Dyed Worsted.
With all the company, I needed a mindless project. My go-to is always self-striping Opal. I can't find the ballband, but I am enjoying watching this sock emerge.
Our hummingbirds are back! If you look closely, you can see a female sipping at the left side of the feeder.
It's Wednesday evening, and I am still pretty darn tired. Not that I'm complaining! It's a blessing to have events and people to celebrate.
I just love to see hummingbirds!
ReplyDeleteHummingbirds have been snubbing my feeders so far this year, so I'm glad to see yours!
ReplyDeleteCabling without a needle is so liberating. I used to be able to do it but haven't tested myself in a long while.
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects scream springtime with their colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see the hummingbirds are keeping you busy. They are such fun to watch.
I am a cable without a needle novice. It must the be right yarn/cable combination. But, you are right - practice is what it takes.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yay hummingbirds! I have not seen any here yet but I am hoping soon!
It looks like it is getting springy at your house!
ReplyDeleteOpal yarn is a delight to knit and it wears well, too. I love how it's striping for your sock.
ReplyDeleteLove your hat. Love the socks. And our hummies are bringing me so much joy!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder that our hummingbirds won't come if I don't feed them. Love the socks!
ReplyDeleteI love the field of wildflowers hat, and that yarn is perfect. We have lots of beautiful birds but I do wish we had hummingbirds!
ReplyDeleteThe yarns for both projects are gorgeous - so colorful and fun. We saw our first hummingbird of the season a few days ago. Fletch thought it was an insect at first - lol - they are so tiny!!
ReplyDeleteNice work on the knitting front-great yarns and the projects are unfolding nicely beneath your needles. Rest up-you've had quite a few weeks of mental crunching lately! Enjoy the hummingbirds!
ReplyDeletegorgeous yarn!! and I would love hummingbirds but that darn bear keeps me from having them, grrr. a good tired is the best tired.
ReplyDeleteLove your knitting, rest up my friend.
ReplyDeleteNice hat so far and love the stripey socks! Cute hummingbird photo that is cool you got a shot of one perched on the feeder because they move so quick! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your projects! Great yarns on both, too. How'd you get that hummingbird to pose for you? Hope you're having a nice relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt has to be said that your hat pattern and yarn combination are spot on. It is going to be one gorgeous hat!
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend finds you taking a breather and getting your knit on.