A bit more about knitting, and a "gift" for you!

An autumn and winter color palette of mossy green, Merlot wine, and warm brown is part of my own cold season wardrobe. These colors, along with basic black, charcoal, grey, navy, cobalt blue, are what I now enjoy wearing. Since growing out my grey hair - my one positive pandemic happening - I find I can wear even more colors comfortably since saying au revoir to red hair!  I believe even my red 'holiday' coat will look better with silver hair which I can honestly say I'm enjoying.

I also love to have something warm around my neck once the weather turns

chilly . . . . . . but it can't be itchy!  

I see so many beautiful yarns for knitting but have to steer clear of many I know will cause discomfort and annoyance rather than warmth.  I found this particular yarn a couple of years ago at JoAnn Fabrics and have used it for scarves and cowls ever since. It's 100% acrylic, smooth, washable, knits up really well and is inexpensive. I mostly knit these neck warmers in moss stitch which looks almost like a textured tweed when completed. They are simple, straightforward, with one twist prior to hand-stitching the ends together, so sit neatly around the neck.

I knit mostly while watching TV in the evenings - but you may find me picking up my needles when I want to sit, relax, and think about life during the daytime. I've been known to knit on a car ride, in an airport, in the lounge of an expedition or cruise ship, and sitting on the front porch. When caught knitting in public there is always someone who asks, "what are you knitting." Little girls often question you and tell their moms they want to learn how to do that. Hopefully the moms, or grandmas, can knit!  Now and then a little boy will also ask. . . . . I have always loved boys who not only can knit but embroider, needlepoint, quilt etc. and then grow up to design and sew amazing clothing - think Kaffe Fassett!!!

Well, enough rambling, I could be knitting lol!

I still have some of this particular yarn and would like to knit a cowl for you.

If you would like one as a gift some time this winter, and don't mind waiting a while, I'll draw the winner next Monday. Leave me a comment on this post and tell me which of the three colors shown above you would prefer - mossy green, warm brown or Merlot wine. They are one size, fit all gals or guys, and you just pull it over your head. I wear mine with crewneck sweaters, jackets and coats outside, and have been known to keep one on around the house when the cold weather arrives . . . . . . and which I'm anxiously awaiting.

We actually made it to our favorite pumpkin farm over the weekend - more on that always delightful annual trip coming soon.

Sail on silver girl. . . . . . .

Good Monday morning.

With hot weather returning soon, I worked on my wardrobe this

 past weekend - time consuming and often frustrating.

We all have too much clothing, don't we?

I plan to do a post soon on things I'm learning about the way we are

 overwhelmed by our clothes. At this time of huge lifestyle changes

 we are becoming more aware of what we buy - and of what we bought 

in the past - which may be cluttering up not only our closets but our

 entire lives. It's usually so much more than what we need - plus how

 we dispose of our clothing is a whole other story. The cold hard facts 

are quite disturbing and have definitely made me realize I need to

 address this issue, and the best time is now with no travel/packing

 to go any time soon!

Travel memories!

No this is not me of course!  But I love this young woman's

 expression. . . . and her hair. It's probably blonde but I see

 it as silver grey!

I want to grow in my grey, yes I really do. But what a long process

it will be. Now would be the time to give up on color, I already have

 about an inch of grey as salon visits are now a thing of the past.

I've stopped blow drying, straightening - instead allow my hair just

to dry naturally and find I now have 'beachy waves' when helped

with a little scrunching whilst damp. My bangs have grown out a

lot and can be swept to the side. I know it's easy right now as I 

don't go far from the house, and with no travel there's no need to

 look polished and perfect!

 Will I continue to reach for the silver when life returns to normal?

Time will tell. Patience is not my strong point at times!

Anyone else giving up on hair color with plans to go natural?

I need support, and any tips are welcomed, thanks. 

“Sail on, silver girl. Sail on by…...

Your time has come to shine; 

all your dreams are on their way.”

 – Simon and Garfunkel