Yes, it's a heatwave and I'm knitting.
I know it's crazy, but as much as I hate to admit it...the holidays are coming up! I really can't believe how quick this year has flown by!!
Now, any of you familiar with knitting and crocheting may look at these photos and think "um, I thought she said she was knitting, I see a crochet hook"...well, you'd be right, kind of. You see, I'm using a Knook.
When I first saw the Knook I thought it seemed like a great idea, but I was wondering if it would actually work well and if I'd actually figure out how to use it.
Now, since I do more crocheting then knitting I did have to turn a switch on in my brain so I could remember to knit with it instead of what the muscle memory in my hands wanted to do...crochet. But the videos that are mentioned in the instruction booklet were very clear on how to do it and I picked it up really quickly. Here's my first swatch doing a garter stitch...
And here's the scarf I'm currently making along with the Knook in action. The red cord (it comes with three different colors) acts as one of your knitting needles, but is (obviously) flexible compared with traditional knitting needles so it is easy to work with.
So, a couple of TV shows later this is what I have...it's a good start. Hopefully I don't get distracted and it will get finished by Christmas time!! I'd love to make myself a hat next...or maybe a blanket.
is visually stunning! Especially if you're like me & love cheery colors and interesting patterns. Each chapter is organized by color inspiration such as: soft tones, singing colors (vibrant colors & graphic patterned designs), moody hues, and rich shades. Here's a peek inside:
...but I also love the actual book too! I love that it starts with a warning that "felting is addictive. Those of you who have felted before know what I mean. Those of you who have not should be prepared to embark on a wondrous new knitting experience that may change you from a docile, contented, traditional knitter into ...a wildly creative felting freak! So don't say I didn't warn you." :) 
by Melanie Thorne on the 
(I read most books on my Samson Galaxy Tablet). Great book, but it was very "real" and graphic book about a dysfunctional family. It made me think about the kids that I used to work with since so many of them had tragic family situations. Broke my heart a bit. I did love that relationship that developed between the Aunt and one of the children. As a Auntie I hope that my nieces and nephew know they can always come to me with anything and will receive non-judgemental love and help.
and 
series. It contains all new designs from over 30 of today's top knitwear designers. All the projects in the book are created with Cascade 220 Sport yarn which is a great yarn for making things from cables to colorwork. 
to purchase it.