Showing posts with label ysolda teague. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ysolda teague. Show all posts

10.31.2010

Happy Halloween!

Sorry for the blogging silence. We still don't have a good internet connection, so that makes blogging a little hard!

Yesterday was my 27th birthday, so we went hiking to one of my favorite places - Max Patch. It's this incredible natural bald spot with amazing 360 degree mountain views.




It's a short hike, but definitely worth the drive. It also gave me a chance to wear my new hooded scarf! 


It's Peaks Island Hood by Ysolda Teague. Raveled here. I really love it - made with Malabrigo Worsted, it's like wearing a warm cloud around your neck. The pattern wasn't too well written, but I really enjoy the final result and concept. I may even try to design my own!

We don't have any Halloween plans, but will definitely be taking a nice fall walk this evening to check out all the cute little kids around our neighborhood who will be trick or treating! I hope you all have a safe, happy and candy filled Halloween!

You can see more pictures from our hike on my Flickr page here.

9.18.2009

Approaching Season: Autumn

I am shocked at how quickly autumn is coming our way.  It seems like just yesterday I was sweltering in the Georgia heat thinking about how far away it was. Now, I am just sweltering in the Georgia heat thinking about how quickly it came.

But seriously, it is starting to cool down here (by Georgia standards - my mountain bones still think it's hot), and I am starting to get more whiffs of the crisp fall air.


Fall is by far my favorite time of year - I love curling up with a cup of tea in front of a crackling fire with a set of knitting needles and yarn. And I love wearing sweaters, scarves, hats and mittens.

My list of must knits for this fall include:
  • lots of mittens - fingerless and otherwise
Druid Mittens, Vogue Knitting, Fall 2008
  • cute cardigans
Cropped Cardigan by Stefanie Japel
  • And definitely some lace shawls
Ishbel by Ysolda Teague

Got any specific projects planned for this wonderful, gorgeous season?