Into the Labyrinth and out with a Sock

Life has been pretty crazy lately… Pretty crazy is becoming the new normal. In between lots of marking, pushing kids to get to the designated half-term stopping place, and a weekend on, I haven’t done a whole lot in the creative realm. Oddly enough… However, I did make some progress on a few things, so here goes!

I’m well into the thumb gusset on my Labyrinth mitts; I’m getting to the point where I want them done, and where I’m super excited about having them. I might have to model them while loudly singing “Underground.”

I’ve had relatively quiet handwork times the last two weeks, so I managed to finish these two dishcloths. You can never have too many dishcloths in your gift box…

I also started a pair of socks which is delighting me greatly—Neldeorth from Knitty. I love the way the yarn and pattern are playing, and I am happy with my decision to omit the weird texture stitch in between the two cables. Yay for Elvish knitting!

I made more progress on my stealth knitting project, but I of course can’t post them here. I receive the bracelet I commissioned in December with this year’s quote on it—“Courage, dear heart” from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. This year is and will call for the greatest measure of courage ever asked of me, and already it’s put several smiles in my heart to be reminded that He is with me. I got this from the Vagabond Studio on Etsy if you’re interested—I’m very happy with this order.

For Valentine’s Day I made myself some epic Reese’s brownies, and enjoyed two little tea lights while sipping a latte, knitting, and watching Miss Potter. Yes, I live on the edge…

I also got suddenly creative, and sketched out the painting part of a multi-media art project I’ve been thinking about for the last few days. I can’t wait to see how it turns out—hopefully at least somewhat close to what’s in my head!

Parting shot: Dictator Valentines. What’s not to love?