My first batch of caps were a little conservative. I realize that I’ve known a lot of people with cancer (many surviving after many years!) and most are not conservative. They’re fun and strong and, frankly, stylish. While in treatment, why wouldn’t they and others want to wear something more fashionable. So I decided to be more daring. I found some patterns for the “slouchy” that are in vogue today. And I chose some beautiful yarn. And I knit with all the love and hope I could muster.
What I knit
My favourite is the ridged hat on the left made from the Stacked pattern. Then there’s the also perfectly - named Spiralini on the right. And there’s the “basic” (and it was) Slouchy Beanie. Again, I want the recipients to feel strong (and just a little stylish) when they wear these hats.
What I read
I’m having some trouble getting in to a book. I tried another Ann Hood and couldn’t get in to it (I always try to persevere, but sometimes I have to give up; it was too sad). I’m now trying “Miss Julia Takes Over” by Ann B. Ross (highly recommended by my retired library friends over breakfast). I’m not sure about it yet. It may just be time to reread an old favourite.
What I watched
Maybe I’m not reading because I’m doing a lot of watching. I’ve started “Downton Abbey” on Netflix and I LOVE it. And I’m watching the Olympics. One can only multi task so much!
I'm having trouble getting into a book too! I was starting to think I'd lost my love of reading. I find that as I get older I am not very tolerant of sad, cynical or excessively negative books. It's hard to find a positive, uplifting, non-cheesy book. Whenever I get frustrated I go back to "Under the Tuscan Sun". It's not a heavy or serious book but I love the way she describes her journey of fixing up the old Tuscan villa, and all the great food she makes and the people she encounters.
ReplyDeleteHi Bev. For me it's the Maeve Binchy "collection". I'm also getting ready to travel, so like to save good books for the road. I'm hoarding two by Sandra Dallas and "The Book Thief". Wow, I remember that fire.
DeleteEnjoy your travels : ) A great travelogue book I read a long time ago and still read because I love it is Peter Matthiessen's book "The Snow Leopard". It's a journey both physical and spiritual that Peter takes in Nepal with George Schaller who is a National Geographic biologist. It's an arduous trek and he discovers a lot about himself along the way. I still read chunks of it from time to time.
DeleteI'll look in to it; thanks. It's been a long, cold winter. I can only hope Texas is warmer. Need to see me some nice birds!
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