Looking forward

We're into the last couple of days of another July heatwave (that's dragging on through the August long weekend no less) and I am so ready to move on!

This is the Monty Don gardening book I spent all last winter pining for, and all spring excited about when it was finally released in Canada, and still have not sat down with. Too busy writing, which I know is a refrain you hear quite often here at Hugs. Well, the current manuscript is in its final stages now - it's had its first pass with vetting, and I've noted all the revisions I need to make on the paper copy, and by the time you're reading this I will be holed up in my tiny office again, transposing them onto the screen copy. 

Which means I noticed some yarn yesterday, when I opened the high cupboard where I keep meal trays and knitting supplies (since those go together so naturally.) And I got thinking about my dreams for August - getting to the farm to block out the walled garden I've always dreamed of having some day, and October - knitting something that isn't socks.

And wouldn't it be wonderful if I could find a good place to plant some fruit trees near the walled garden? Or even not near it.

The yarn is from the Boreal colourway from Twisted Fiber Art, which I still miss so much... they did not survive the pandemic. My stash did though.

Look at that handspun... I don't even remember making it, it's been so long, and I'm not sure I remember how to use my spinning wheel either. But I'm pretty sure I can pick it up once I am the version of me who has garlic planted in the dream garden.

I have two cakes of sport weight yarn, two cakes of handspun yarn in what weight is anybody's guess (by which I mean everybody's, because it varies a lot along the length) and a contrast solid in deep purple.

I suppose the logical thing to do with all this is: weave a scarf, knit matching mittens. Or do a very large shawl, though I never actually wear those, so it always feels like a wasted effort.

Wouldn't it be nice if I could think of another project? Can you recommend anything?

Meanwhile, my revisions are waiting for me. And the vintage Agatha Christies are still pouring in through the mailbox.

So, life is good. And it's going to be even better in August, and October. Hope your immediate-future plans are unfolding dreamily and that you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for coming by to spend this time with me!