For the next few weeks I am going to be joining Ginny as she shares what she is knitting and reading. There is little that I like to do more than knit or read so to post about them at once sounds lovely!
Today while my older two were at school I stole a rare knitting moment while our baby played with yarn and some books from our seasonal book basket. Each year, I knit my brother a pair of socks. This year I am making him the broken ribbed socks from 101 Designer One Skein Wonders out of some stashed cotton yarn. Usually I make his socks in wool as he loves it but I love the color of this yarn for him so we are going cotton this year.
I recently began reading The Mood Cure by Julia Ross based on a recommendation. While the author can be a bit "pitchy" for my taste (and I remain skeptical about some of the claims that she makes), there are some definite kernels of wisdom in the book. I am really interested in her claims about adding protein to your diet in order to sharpen your thinking and elevate your state of mind, for example. I look forward to trying some of her suggested recipes in the coming weeks.
I am also reading Chickens in Your Backyard. We plan to get our chicks in the spring so this book is giving me some ideas about coops, breeds of chickens, fencing, etc...
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I made these for a friend. I made the about a yr ago but I think I recall being irritated with the toe?. Handmade socks every yr? What a lucky brother!
Yes-what a lucky brother you have! I love your photo :)
Oh, you are a sock knitter! Something I aspire to but may never be able to do. I agree that your brother is a lucky man... does he realize that?!
I'm interested to hear how you like the recipes. I might have to add that book to my to-read list. I could sure use some mood booting on many a day! ;)
Your photo could be taken straight from my life--a toddler and knitting all together, what an adventure!
Great picture!
Congrats on the chickens! We got ours 2 years ago, and I love having them. I'm hoping to (illegally--shhh!) expand our flock next spring.
Ooh, chickens! How exciting. I have loved all the yarn along posts... now I need to try to get my act together so I actually have a knitting project to share! Good luck with your socks!
Oooh, can't wait to hear about your upcoming chickens. We want them too...
The one skein wonders book is my new fave, love the sock pattern, you're a brave woman, I still need to finish the one pair I have knit, so 1 1/2 socks thus far, sheesh...
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