Is it just me or is this holiday season coming way too fast? I can't catch my breathe! I have tons of shopping left to do... Ugh, I am not sure why, but I am not 100% into the holidays this year. Maybe it is because I am exhausted. I just wish that I would have started thinking about this stuff a while ago instead of now. Ugh, I know what I will be doing come this weekend... Yep, shopping in crowds with all the last minute shoppers. I'd rather be knitting! I will be back with a update on knitting and family vacation. But first, I think I need a nap or caffeine.

Yep, these socks are frogged. I am going to try them with a solid color instead. The cable just gets lost in the brown and orange colors. Humm, maybe the third time is a charm?

5 week mark

Well, it is official. I have hit the 5 week mark for running/working out. Truthfully, I thought I would be farther along. I thought by now I could run a bit longer. However, I do see and feel the change within me. I feel fit even (on the inside) though it is not showing on the outside. Plus I feel like I have a jump start on the holiday weight gain. Hopefully, I have started a life long change and a journey to a better me.

I noticed that even the really fit athletes at the gym have a hard time. They breathe heavy and look exhausted. Maybe that is just the way it is when working out. Pushing yourself until you cannot go anymore.....  Anyways, I say this, if I can get a PhD, have a kid and move across the country in a short, stressful year, I can lose 20 lbs.

Knitting, well who has time for that now days! Not me! Oh how I miss my yarn and projects. Maybe I can sneak in a few rows when no one is looking :)

Lazy Sunday

Perfect Sunday: sitting around and knitting. It does not get any better than this. 

Boot Socks and Kernel Scarf

Hello again knitters. Currently, I am working on two projects that I am very excited about but both are challenging. 

The Kernel Scarf (Ravelry Link) by Bonnie Sennott is a very pretty and lace scarf. This pattern has a 27 repeat of a 16 row chart. While I have never done a lace chart before, I thought this scarf would be perfect practice. However, every row is a bit challenging and rarely do they end with the correct numbers of stitches. I have not given up yet but I have restarted the project 3 times. Its probably a project that is not intended to be knit while at home with a 3 year old and 2 dogs. 

The second project I have started is Whit Knit's Little Cabled Knee Highs (Ravelry Link). These socks are really tall and knit toe up. I have never done a toe up sock before.

 Oh my, what have I gotten myself into... The cast on is such a small amount of stitches! Okay I can get through this; they quickly increase.

Actually, the increase ended up being way too big. I first made the socks in the medium size and I could fit both of my feet in them. Then, I restarted the socks in the smaller size (even going 4 stitches smaller then the smallest size: 56 stitches in the foot). I just hope the yarn is not too busy for the little cable in the back of the leg. But it will be a year before I get that far! Just kidding... I think. Hopefully, I will be back with a quick update soon. I also have to finish my mom's Christmas gift; mittens! Until next time, keep knitting.

This past week, I have decided to once again try to finish my WIPS. After finishing my friends cowl, I wanted to finish something for myself. While the weather here in WI is getting colder, it would be perfect to finish my scarf. I purchased yarn at Lakeside Fibers a while back to make the color symphony scarf designed by Jackie (the owner of Lakeside Fibers). The pattern is not on ravelry so I do not have a link. One note I have is the scarf is too short so I cast on an extra 20 stitches. If I were to make the scarf again, I would cast on even  more. 

I do love how it turned out! It's so soft from the kidsilk haze yarn. The colors are just amazing. It's one more WIP that is now complete. Pure satisfaction! I will be back soon to blog about the next WIP I am going to finish.... Until then, keep knitting.

Sallah Cowl

Hello knitters. It has been a long time since I posted. I have been so busy with work, soccer, and everything else that I have not had time to knit. However, the flu has hit our house in full force and I am home with a sick (well almost better) Nolan. However, it gives me time to knit a little while he plays with his trucks.
This weekend we are headed up to my in-laws and will meet some other family as well. I have wanted to make my knitting bestie, M, a cowl in cute fall colors for the season. I choose the Sallah cowl by Bristol Ivy (a Knitty Pattern). The yarn I choose was Madelinetosh Merino Light in Firewood colorway. I followed the pattern to a T. However, the cowl seems a bit smaller then I expected. Once I tried it on though, I really liked how it looked. I hope M does too.

 My favorite part of Sallah, is the icord edge. I love how it just ties it all together. I hope M loves it.
Off to spend the day with this crazy dude. Until next time keep knitting.