Three on Thursday | Besides.
As of about 20 minutes ago, one pair of socks is done (even the toes!) and my goal for this time tomorrow is two pairs done. Totally doable (especially since that second pair is for Sam), but only if I actually knit! In the spirit of Thursday and keeping myself on track, here are three things I did today besides knit:
Finish a crocheted prayer shawl and start a second one. I even figured out how to calculate the “repeat” for the ripple pattern so I could make the second one a little narrower and a little longer.
Hang the 13th photo on our Advent Tree. This should’ve been a ten second thing, but the tree is getting full and I had to rearrange a few to make room in the right “spot” – this is one of my favorite photos and I like it to be front, center and near the top. The photo is from December 2009; Sara and I visited Katie in NYC for a few days the week before Christmas. We had a ball. and it snowed. I’m not sure there’s anything better after a fresh almost-Christmas snow than a walk through Central Park. … the ten seconds turned into a very lovely 30 minutes. #alliscalmallisbright
Plan more knitting. ok, y’all, the only thing better than worsted weight socks is chunky! My sister is knitting these socks and I saw a finished pair last night. and could not stop thinking about them. She using the called-for Berroco Vintage Chunky, but I sorted through my stash and I think this Sirdar Denim Chunky will work. also size 10 needles!
I also finished Maisie Dobbs (which I loved!), thought about dinner … and wrote this post.
I hope your Thursday has also been a nice mix of things you should’ve done … and things you did because you wanted to. Check out Carole’s post to see more Three on Thursday lists.
12 Comments
karen
Chunky sounds like speedy knitting to me! I love when we see someone’s knitting projects and that spurs us to dip our toes into yet another cast on. Simply the best!
Dee
That photo is SO adorable!!!
Bonny
That prayer shawl is quite pretty; I love the blues! And wow to chunky socks! I may need to try a pair of those myself after Christmas.
Juliann
Chunky socks sound lovely to wear but sock knitting never tempts me 😉
Kat
What fun! I love the advent photos idea! But, worsted weight socks are curious! Go you!
Carole
Those are three wonderful holiday things!
Vera
Love the Prayer Shawl Mary – gorgeous hues of blue. And chunky socks!! I’m going to have a go with some worsted weight ones after the holidays. Sounds like you are busy, busy, busy…but also enjoying it all!
Patty
What a great photo! I think I’m going to put learn to crochet on my 19 for 19 list. And in the spirit of doing something b/c you want to…I actually made a supper that required some effort! 🙂
Honoré
I’d say you are on a roll! I love the idea of advent photo ornaments. Cool…must add to my list. Have a great day!
Cheers~
Margene
Chunky socks would make for quick knitting and toasty toes! That picture just says it all about two sisters!
Vicki
What a great photo!!
OH WOW!! I will soon be kitchenering a toe to finish my first pair of worsted socks… and these might be next!! I’m pretty sure I can stash dive and find *something*! 😉
Lydia
It is a great photo, glad you are doing lots of different things and that you loved the Maisie Dobbs.