During my little break I am doing some contemplating about colors for the Stephen West MKAL. I am also doing a bit of knitting and reading in my downtime.
Colors for MKAL and Knitting
On Sunday while in my booth at Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, more on that in a bit, I picked out a few color palettes to consider for this year’s MKAL. I am not gonna lie; I am having a hard time choosing. The last two years I used green combos, so I am determined to use a different palette for this one. What do you think?
I suppose I am leaning a bit more towards the teal palette(#4), but I love them all. Help me narrow it down if you have an opinion.
I have made a small amount of progress on the Summershine Top. I haven’t been in as much of a knitting mood. I have been reading a lot more than knitting.
Festivals and Friends
So, the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival was awesome as always! What made it even more special this year was having a blog friend pop in for a visit. She was also bearing a lovely gift! I so enjoyed meeting her and her daughter ( who made the wonderful candle). I am glad to have a face to put with the comments now. We, unfortunately, didn’t take pictures, but I can show you the wonderful smelling gift that I am enjoying in my room this week.
Here’s a few booth shots too. I have been experimenting with a new set up and I like it.
Reading
I finished two books over the first weekend. William Faulkner’s Light in August**** and Michael McDowell’s Blackwater Saga***.
Since then, I restarted The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith/J.K.Rowling. This is very good and engrossing. It is a big book; just over 900 pages, and I am about 45% through it in just a few days.
I also have a done a bit of book shopping in an area used book shop. Now, I brought some of these with me, but I did find some real gems. I am especially excited about the mint condition copy of The Chronicles of Narnia. I have needed a new set and this was a steal for the whole 7-in-1 hard cover.
Okay, that’s it for today. Talk again soon!
Since I’m addicted to fall colors I LOVE #2. Wouldn’t those colors be perfect for fall festivals?? Paprika is literally shouting my name!! (Do you have it in the wool/bamboo base?? – please say no as my resistance is failing me. I already have two tees in similar color but a tunic length would be sooo nice.) I think your yarn boxes are a terrific idea but I am loving sitting here with my GORGIOUS cherry yarn bowl holding my sooo soft cake of merino as I cast-on my Daft Day Cardigan today. (Knitting is all about the “toys” for me.)
Thank you for the feedback š. I agree that would be a fun choice. Oh, and sorry, but, yes the Paprika is on the Merino Bamboo base. š
I am glad you are enjoying your yarn and the bowl from last year. š«
I vote for #4, because I love blue. I also loved THe Hallmarked Man, what a ride that was! Holy moly!
Thanks for the vote! I am still thinking about it. I am about 75% on The Hallmarked Man, so no spoilers! š
Oh I saw that you were still reading! It’s definitely a wild ride!
Either the teal, or #2.
Thank you for the vote!
I vote for #4, but I love blue in almost every single shade!