The August Break 16 (knitting!)

The August Break 16

I got Second Sock Syndrome (BUT if I hadn’t messed up the first time, I’d have a complete pair. boo), so I took a break and knit a hat. I FINALLY learned English knitting, so the colorwork was actually enjoyable! I am going to be carrying my graph paper notebook to jot down ideas for more hats. This one matches Nathan’s school uniform, so it’s his. He likes it.

I used the color pattern practice hat instructions from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Workshop. I messed up a bit on the last color repeat, but it’s hardly noticeable. It was a super easy knit. I realized Zimmermann’s books read like blogs. There are diagrams to help you out and asides on how to make things bigger or other ways to knit it. Love.

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The August Break 15

The August Break 15

the doily sun prints.
I found this Sunprints kit at the thrift store, last summer. I re-found it in my desk a few weeks ago and made some prints of leaves. Today, I took a break from my crocheting and made some prints OF crochet.

227.365: the doily prints

I’ll share more when they’ve had a few days to “develop” further (get a little more contrast in them!).

The August Break 14

The August Break 14

Andrew loves mangoes. He has gone from calling them “meen-goes” to “main-goes” and is finally at the “mahn-goes” which is how I say it. My little ones also say spicy food “picas,” as in picante. Spanglish for the win!

Andrew ate the whole thing, minus a few squares I managed to steal. It was insanely sweet & juicy.

The August Break 13

The August Break 13

I took a break from partying on the porch to take a photo of the flowers.

The August Break 12

The August Break 12

Where I take my breaks.