Last week I missed the yarn along party – knitting was not happening with all the crazy busyness around here. I’ve picked it up a bit this week, hoping to finish the birthday sweater. The birthday long since past but the boy still eager for his sweater I think it’s time I knit those last couple inches of sleeve and worked up that collar. Cast off and finish (all those) ends and I’m done.
And now I’m thinking of easy peasy knitting. A simple project to grab as we head out the door to the new house, pick up while helping with math problems, and work at while I unwind before bed. There are many babies getting ready to make entrances through our circle of friends so I’m thinking something for baby. An owlie sack? Another puerperium? Anyone have a suggestion for me?
And of course with wool from my stash. I knew there was a reason I’ve resisted packing it up.
While my mind has been flying a million miles an hour I’ve been craving comfort. Comfort reads, and comfort foods. The chocolate chip cookies were an experiment, a recipe claiming the title of world’s best but needing some tweaking. Too sweet, (believe it or not) too much chocolate, but comforting with a wide glass of cold milk nonetheless (wide enough for dipping, that is).
The reading has been Roald Dahl with the two big girls and Alexander McCall Smith in my stolen quiet moments. The Magic Finger was a quick read, not my favourite of his books (it was quite mild by his standards) but the girls really enjoyed it. As for me I relished The Double Comfort Safari Club. I like his words: they’re gentle, well chosen, and beautiful. McCall Smith’s books don’t challenge me but they are smart and full of love – particularly The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. His characters are sculpted so well I could forget they are made of words. His love of Botswana makes me ache to see it with my own eyes. Comfort food for my soul.
And as I set up my photo with books, wool, and snacks, thinking of comfort reads and comfort foods I wasn’t even thinking of the title of my comfort read. How silly of me, how apropos.
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joining Ginny for yarn along
I’ve been sticking to easy knitting, then I can talk and knit at the same time. Multi tasking is important with the kids coming back home.
Baby knitting and Ronald Dahl? I want to come and hang out with you! I love Ronald Dahl! I think an owlie sack would be loved by any baby.
very apropos. I am knitting a blanket for my any time she will come niece. I should have picked something else. I forgot about the puerperium. I love the milo vest and it is quick. Saarte booties are cute and easy too.
I am simply knitting too these days. It’s easier. I have no baby ideas… my go to is puerperium these days, easy peasy, I can almost do it in my sleep!
I love reading his books – Precious is certainly that, and I love his use of words as well. They are ‘easy’ to read but have layers of meaning and funny! I love his wit.
Unfortunately, when I think of babies, easy goes out the door and I want to do booties and bonnets. I usually go for crocheted bonnets for girls so they can be frilly. I do love that owl sack though. By the way, comfort is mandatory when there is change afoot. Take it where you can get it.
Oh he will be so excited for his sweater. I love when kiddos love their knits. I’ll have to check out that Dahl book. I absolutely love McCall Smith’s books and writing. The books are so tender for these tough times and he treats his characters with such love and respect.
I think the owl sack sounds wonderful.
xo