A Very Beautiful Sunday

The sky was just that clear, the air warmer than it has been, but still on the cool side.  It was just warm enough to sit outdoors comfortably and enjoy the knowledge that spring is near and the days will be warming up.

What could be better than sitting under a blue sky, the first strawberries of the season and company of friends?  Kids played in the yard and everyone relished the chance to be outdoors without coats.   With the sun so bright I was happy to be the only  person wearing an Easter bonnet.  It was a lovely Easter Sunday, despite the early date. 

Since finishing EPS it's been hard to get back into knitting. I have been knitting, but haven't fallen in total love, throwing myself with abandon into a project...it's been a bit of a slog.  My head is still enjoying and reveling in the success of Elizabeth's creative genius and nothing has captured my attention in quite the same way.  I know it will happen and what's on the needles will become effortless and enjoyable as EPS fades into the background...but for now, I go through the motions without attachment. My emotions are not engaged, good or bad does not exist.

Non-attachment is sought for in Zen, but I must admit, that attachment to a project does create joy and the anticipation of what's to come as the process become product.  Without the swing of emotions a little of the joy is lost. No joy, no disappointment and so, when I had to frog the Flickering Flames sock, I just did it...no problem, no thought, to angst.  Of course, if I'd been in the right state of mind the frogging may not have happened.  I would have seen the fabric was too tight, too squished and that there was no way such a small sock would go over my foot. 

In the end, the beginning began again and the sock is now on the right track. The lace pattern is visible and the process of knitting with this fiery yarn is beginning to capture my imagination. 

It's back to the process of loving my knitting.

Comments

[sandy]

Now THAT Is what Easter is supposed to be, not a barren tundra of a landscape with icicles hanging down.
Your day was balm to the soul. And you look MARV!

[Manise]

Amen to what Sandy said. Looking forward to the pattern unfurling on the new sock.

[Laurie]

Lovely celebration, especially the HAT!

[Lucia]

Strawberries? So. jealous.

Those colors are *hot*. I need them in my life.

[CindyCindy]

You look relaxed and that is a good thing. The knitting goodness will return. You are just resting in a good place until the joy returns. That is part of the process, right?

[Ann]

Goodness, your Easter was lovely. We egg-hunted in a snow squall... I'm glad Moxie seems to be on the mend.

[Norma]

You look like British royalty in that hat. Love it! We had sun, too, but it was so cold nobody wanted to be out.

[Chris]

What Sandy and Marise said. :) I'm glad you had lovely weather and good company!

[Kim]

Strawberries? Wow....it will be months before we have seasonal strawberries here. What a nice Easter treat for you!

LOVE your Easter Bonnet!

[Wanda]

The Flickering Flames socks are definitely fiery. That color is almost retina-searing! :-) You were a fine filly in your Easter bonnet. Very lovely.

[Carol]

Looks like a great day! Certainly was prettier than here. If not for the dyed eggs, there would have been no color at all! Love the sock! Now that's color!

[Marcia Cooke]

Maybe you need to do another EPS? Love the hat!

[ruth]

Is that the gorgeous new shawl on the pic with the spiffy hat?

[Carole]

I'm glad you had such an enjoyable day. It was too cold here to do much outside but today feels like spring. Hooray!

[Wool Winder]

An exciting project can spoil the knitting that comes after. But, it seems you're back on track now with these socks on larger needles. Very pretty!

[Hillary]

Strawberries! Yum! That alone would've made my day. Glad that the socks are back on track. Sometimes it is so hard to get on track but when a pattern (or 4) grab you it feels great and the knitting becomes a joy.

[Cheryl S.]

You left out "and dogs barked...".

I still have no idea what I'll knit after I'm done with my CPH.

[kathleen]

Sounds like a lovely day! Love the hat. :)

[Stacey]

You look beautiful in your Easter bonnet and Aspen shawl. Were the toes able to be naked? I've been loving my fresh fruit. I'm so happy that spring is here.

[Nonnahs]

Mmm...strawberries! Hope Moxie is recovering well- how scary!

[Alarming Female]

boy, I feel your pain.

I even hung laundry outside on Saturday. I'm liking this spring-like weather.

[Cookie]

Love the hat!

And you and the shawl and everything, but mostly the hat.

[Knitnana]

Love your bonnet, and that sock is gorgeous!
(((hugs)))

[Anne]

Was it not obscenely gorgeous outside yesterday? I actually spent so much time outdoors I got a sunburn on my hands!

[Pat K]

What a beautiful hat you are wearing! I love to wear hats, but everyone else (like, my kids) think I'm being over-eccentric. I just tell them to get over it. ;-)

[Rachel]

Oh you look so elegant in that hat and shawl, I love this photo!

[Birdsong]

What a lovely, warm early Easter, and you look so benevolently happy in your bonnet... maybe non-attachment is something good to embrace:) Not to worry, with so much temptation abounding, the passion will return, probably when you least expect it. So glad to see you looking rested and content!

[Lisa]

I forgot to say - I hope Moxie is feeling better. Dog fights are so scary!

[Teyani]

so beautiful in your bonnet and aspen grove!

[Beth S.]

I covet your hat! I used to have one like it a long time ago. It had a sunflower on the band and was just the thing for warm weather. :-)

And the aspen shawl looks lovely on you. Actually, the shawl and the hat are a very fetching combination!