Summer Slump
Summer is a glorious time to do so many things…but for me, perhaps knitting isn’t one of them.
I think I’m in a knitting slump.
I went to a nice little yarn shop in Maryland.
I walked in.
I looked around.
I sniffed the fibre-filled air.
I felt, even fondled, a wide variety of yarns.
I perused the books.
Hmm….no inspiration.
Yep, that might be heresy with some knitters.
I think I’m in a slump.
I did not crochet on the plane.
I have only touched my needles for the purpose of shifting them in the suitcase.
It took me almost 2 weeks to even hunt for a yarn establishment.
Must be a slump.
But I did walk out of that yarn shop with a significant purchase.
Claudia’s Hand Painted Yarns, 100% Sportweight Linen, Colour Freesia
Stork by Dale of Norway, 100% Cotton
Though the linen was definitely on the high end of my budget, I believe it whispered my name.
And what shall I knit?
Nothing.
Perhaps a handwoven summery shawl is wanting to be formed and fashioned out of this lovely yarn.
And what shall I do with this temporary slump?
I think I shall do a little reading.
For this little package from Amazon was waiting for me in Maryland.
Going back to basics for a little inspiration.
The slump doesn’t matter. The purchase of the books does. Lucky you - 4 EZ books - I have the middle 2 and refer to them a lot.
11 Jul 2007 at 7:57 pm
Ohhhhh, happy reading.
Inspiration will come just when you’ve completely given up hope of it. In the meantime, that Claudia Handpaint looks good enough to stroke just as it is …
11 Jul 2007 at 10:31 pm
Ahhh… *taps nose* you’re in good hands there!
11 Jul 2007 at 11:11 pm
When it gets cold again, you’ll feel it, I’m sure. Thankfully, you’re not having to knit in order to clothe yourself.
11 Jul 2007 at 11:54 pm
I know you will enjoy the EZ books. Lots of food for thought - pithy food for thought.
I think it’s likely the heat sapping your will to knit. It took mine several weeks ago.
12 Jul 2007 at 12:28 am
not bad purchases for being in a slump. the claudia handpaint is really lovely. i agree with tea and cakes, the books just may start you stewing about the next project. would love to know what you think of knitting around. take care and have fun!
12 Jul 2007 at 1:06 am
Lovely yarns. You’ll have fun deciding what to knit. Interesting books. Some knitting idea will just jump out at you while you are browsing. Enjoy the heat and sunshine. Still raining here. Worst summer I can remember in years. Great for knitting though and finishing off projects.
12 Jul 2007 at 9:17 am
Great minds! I’ve just bought one of those EZ books and was sent another by a very kind blogging friend. Love your hand-painted yarn.
12 Jul 2007 at 11:20 am
Terrific books - a nice way to spend a knitterly vacation.
13 Jul 2007 at 4:30 am
Good choices with the EZ books! Shopping is not the same as knitting - that doesn’t have to slump. You can use this time to research some future projects. I think I’m …well, not in a slump, but just knitting less. I’ve been riding my bike for 3-5 hours a few days a week, and that really cuts into my knitting time. I can’t feel bad about it, though, because I know that all my fitness endeavors are temporary until the next one comes along. Knitting will always be there.
13 Jul 2007 at 7:50 am
What a georgeous colourway………:)
15 Jul 2007 at 4:38 pm