Knit Today

Cast on and knit a dishcloth while at Spinners' group today. An enjoyable project.

 

Monday Read - DNF

 

Library Audiobook

 

Sunday Read

 

Library Audiobook

 

More Today

 More stitching

 

 

More Puzzling

 

 

More Rockets

 

 

Goodies

The Man came home last Sunday. He did a little gift shopping for me in WA:

Yeager's Sporting Goods, Bellingham

 

 

Sluy's Bakery, Poulsbo

 

 

Orcas Island fridge magnet

 

 

 Skagit Woolen Works, Mount Vernon (open Wednesdays for in-person shopping)

Rosie, the 1922 Carding machine

 

 

Rosie swag: Large and small zippered totes, Chocolate brown sweatshirt, and stickers.

 

 Local fiber

 

 

I even received a text from the Mill:

 

Secret Stitching

 

 

 

Wednesday Read

 

Library Audiobook

 

Tuesday's Box

 

 

Yes, We Did

A month ago Rusty, our neighbor, texted a pic of the elk they saw.

Today we were able to text him a pic back.

 

 

 I took an iPhone pic with my not-the-greatest binoculars.

 

8:19 am

 

It was very exciting to see an elk in the neighborhood. Ah-mazing.

 

Sunday Read - DNF

 

 

Rerouted

The Man will be home tomorrow.

He usually drives I-5 south and then takes Hwy 41/46 west.

Tomorrow he is going to take a different route.

 

Short Shorties

I have been wearing the summer socks I knit with the rolled cuff. I tweaked the cuff length a wee bit for the second sock (black edge) and like the fit better. I am using leftover Regia wool yarn from my previous knit socks. Even on the very hot days the wool socks feel more comfortable than the cotton socks I tried.

 

 

Almost finished with the second pair.

 

 

Short Shorties:

Cuff down vanilla sock with rolled cuff, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and round toe.

 

Thursday Read

 

Library Audiobook

 

Washington Skies

The Man has been camping under the smoky skies of Washington state.

West of the town of Twisp, near the North Cascades National Park.

 

 

Heading back to Anacortes.

 

 

 

Cap Sante Marina RV park, Anacortes.

 

Catching Up

The pile of Charity Scarves has been growing larger and larger each week. This afternoon I took the scarves outside to work on them.

 

 

Each scarf is carefully checked, missed ends woven in, then the signed gift tags are attached.

 

 

Tomorrow I will take an accurate count while I fill the boxes for mailing. Today I am just happy to have a scarf-free dining table.

 

Monday Read

 

Library Audiobook

 

Stay Cool

It was a hot weekend; fans, a tray of ice cubes, and wet washcloths seem to help.

 

 

Wildcat

Into the Whirled July 2026 Club Colorway "Wildcat" Rambouillet sheep wool.

 

 

 

Friday Read

 

Library Audiobook

 

TdF 2026: 7/22 - 7/26

Aw, well, the Tour came to an end on Sunday and I found myself unable to spin everyday.

I stalled while spinning the beautiful "Ultraviolet" colorway on Spindle #11.

 

After "Ultraviolet" there is only one more to go.

Spindle #12: Mini, Helen's Holly/Blue Mahoe,  14 gm 

Fiber #10: "Deep Space Hand Carded Batt" (50% Merino wool, 10% Corriedale, 10% Shetland, 10% Tussah Silk, 10% Mulberry Silk, 10% Viscose from Bamboo.)

 

  

The Finishers are waiting for the last two Bossie spindles to join them.

  

 

Wednesday Read

 

Library Audiobook

 

Tuesday's Box

 

 

Two Views

The Man has been exploring the San Juan Islands via motorcycle and the WA State Ferry system. 

7/25/26 Saturday

Lopez Island to Anacortes, Ferry Loading.

 

 

7/27/26 Monday

Anacortes to Orcas Island, Ferry Loading