Looking Forward

Looking forward to upcoming events is a big part of being happy. Whether it's a trip, a class, a dinner with friends, or an activity, having a positive sense about the future changes how we feel.  For the past few weeks, I have been eagerly anticipating receiving the yarn I ordered to make an alpaca throw for a friend. It arrived in yesterday's mail, and I started working on it this morning. It's gorgeous! It's kind of fun to work on a new item when the customer has chosen the colors. I find that they always pick shades that I wouldn't have realized look so nice together. This yarn is a mixture of purples, earth tones, black, and burgundy. It's really knitting up into something special, especially for a man's apartment. My friend thought it would look nice coupled with his grey color scheme and furniture. I think so, too. He said that his mom had hers displayed  on the back of the couch. I love the way hand knits look when they are draped over the furniture. They add such a special touch of artistic energy.

I finished another set of the Knitted Knockers to donate to the breast cancer patients. I really enjoy doing this pattern. It's one that I can take to a knitting group, and it moves quickly, too. I've got two sets to give to them this month, one is a B cup, and the other is a C cup. I used the Bamboo Pop yarn for the blue/pastel ones, and some stashed leftover Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton yarn for the lavender set. I bought both yarns locally, at Creative Ewe in Santa Clarita.

I just   received another order for a baby blanket. I adore the pattern. It's one that I make all the time. This version will be in white, and it will have a border with a variegated yarn. The colors are a mixture of pink, lavender, tan, and white. I think it's going to be lovely. Once I finish the alpaca throw, I'll get started on the baby blanket. I don't like to have too many projects going at once, especially when I'm working on a deadline. It's nice to have these items to look forward to finishing. I also enjoy them because they are relaxing, repetitive, and elegant. As I get older, I'm learning that things don't have to be complicated to be beautiful. I thrive on knitting simple designs with technique, accuracy, and passion. How are your hobbies going?