The weekend weather was wet and cold enough to wear socks all day long. Hand knit socks feel like heaven the first time you wear them on after a summer of unclothed footsies. Sock wearing may continue on until the spring, with intermittent days of bare feet here and there. (The shoes are Naturalizer's purchased a couple of years ago and the socks are from Carole -a long ago Toasty Toes exchange...I know someone will ask.)
Saturday evening several grrlfriends and I had the good fortune to see Ann Patchett at the Salt Lake City Library. She was amazing, perhaps more amazing than her books, and the audience was enthralled from the first word. It was a very memorable event and if you ever have the chance to see her, don't miss it! Patron Saint of Liars is one of my favorite books.
The sun came out to play Sunday afternoon only after the storm dumped an inch of rain in the valley and 12" of snow on the mountains. If you click this picture you can see the aspens glowing in the sun and the snow atop the peaks.
Sunday afternoon I also made my way to Black Sheep as they were having a big end of summer sale. No yarn was purchased, but I did find a new Noro book with a sweater or two I liked very much. Fifteen skeins of beautiful Silk Garden have been marinating in the stash and after looking for a couple of years, this book was a happy find.
I also made my way to Blazing Needles and spent some time hanging out and knitting. One of the women who sat nearby was teaching her friend to knit and she had the KushaKusha Scarf draped around her neck. I wish I had asked to take her picture, as the scarf was elegant, organic and it gave me renewed desire to pick up mine. There could be a few projects coming off the needles over the next few days so it will be given more time. It would be beautiful worn with Daniel.
Anticipation is a dangerous thing, but I do think a few things will be coming off the needles over the next week. As they say, YAY!
It does feel like sock weather. Sounds like you had a nice relaxing weekend.
Posted by: Carole | October 07, 2008 at 03:25 AM
Can't wait to see some FOs from you - one of my favorite type of posts! :D
Posted by: Anne | October 07, 2008 at 05:31 AM
One day socks. The next day sandals. I'm not complaining. Every day socks is coming soon. I think that KushaKusha scarf will be pretty with darned near anything. And, anticipation is a wonderful wonderful thing.
Posted by: CindyCindy | October 07, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Still trying to wrap my head around 12" of snow in the mountains!
Posted by: Chris | October 07, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Another lovely post... can't wait to see your choices for the Noro sweater!
Posted by: Nora | October 07, 2008 at 06:22 AM
What a great weekend we had lots of knitting happened. I do think sock weather is here to stay. Love the scarf!
Posted by: Jewel | October 07, 2008 at 06:25 AM
Always envious of your snow reports...
It was sock, hat and layered weather here this morn. when I took Mr.Pup out..but I love a brisk morning..if it would just get daylight before 7.
Great socks and can't wait to see your Daniel complete~
Posted by: Dianne | October 07, 2008 at 06:46 AM
Well, I'm one of the lucky ones who will actualy get to pet Daniel....and whatever else you finish in the next ten days! I might have an FO myself, even though I don't knit for myself *cough* anymore.
Posted by: Marcia | October 07, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Snow already. It seems a bit too soon.
Posted by: claudia | October 07, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Next time I buy a pair of shoes, I need to consider how well they will show off my socks. You have some nice ones.
Posted by: Wool Winder | October 07, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Sounds like a lovely weekend, despite the weather! I wore my Cookie-Margene socks yesterday.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | October 07, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Very nice sock-showing shoes, but I'm very happy to leave the snow to you - *definitely* not ready to think about that yet!
Posted by: Joy | October 07, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Beautiful picture! I'm so ready for fall color!
Posted by: elizabeth | October 07, 2008 at 08:42 AM
I spent the weekend freezing out at Wheeler Farm. You were smart to stay indoors.
Posted by: Tan | October 07, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Your mountains are endlessly fascinating. I love the idea of 12" of snow. I only hope to get even a fraction of that this winter.
Posted by: Hillary | October 07, 2008 at 09:05 AM
It's definitely getting a bit nippy in the mornings here in New England... IIRC the earliest I've ever seen snow here was October 6 (just a few flakes, nothing sticking), and I'm definitely not ready for that yet, but my sock mojo is stirring. Its timing could be better as I'm up to my whatsis in scarves and squares at the moment, but it's one of the few welcome changes colder weather brings.
Posted by: Lucia | October 07, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Fifteen skeins of Silk Garden! I can't wait to see what you make of it!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | October 07, 2008 at 09:52 AM
12 inches of snow?! wow.
Posted by: Teyani | October 07, 2008 at 09:56 AM
It's always nice at that change of season to put on the wool socks again. Looking forward to seeing your FOs. You are always such an inspiration!
Posted by: Pat K | October 07, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Oh how I envy you your sock weather! I also love love those shoes you have there.
Can't wait to see which sweater you pick for that gorgeous Noro! :)
Posted by: Opal | October 07, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Nice weekend indeed! Looking forward to seeing your finished objects soon.
Posted by: Rachel | October 07, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Beautiful fall photos, looks like everything is peaking nicely! I'm sure all the skiers are really excited, and probably already hiking up Alta.
Posted by: Anne B. | October 07, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Amazing sky!
You are such a tease. Waiting to see how that lace turns out is killing me! What do you mean it's not all about me here at your blog? ;^)
Posted by: Cookie | October 07, 2008 at 01:43 PM
I'm into the final section of my Kusha Kusha! Just about 130 more rows on size 3's and then a bath.
Posted by: Miriam | October 07, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Loved Bel Canto. What a love story.
Posted by: jill | October 07, 2008 at 04:50 PM