Not much knitting to show you this week. I'm still working on the baby blanket, but I have sidetracked off and started knitting this head wrap. It's a US pattern in worsted. which we don't really have here as far as I'm aware, it seems to be somewhere between double knit and aran. I had some double knit in this green, and some aran in a lurid purple and I am in more of a green mood. I adjusted needle size and stitches to what I thought, but when I had about ten inches done it seemed too wide, so I ripped it out, and now I am knitting with smaller needles. I'm not even sure this isn't going to look silly on my head when I'm done, but we'll see. You may or may not see a photo when it's finished, depending on the result!
I am rereading Rhonda Hetzel's wonderful book, Down to Earth. Rhonda writes a blog, also called Down to Earth which, like the book is full of ways to simplify life. From knitting dishcloths to homemade cleaners for the home, gardening, cooking and keeping chickens it's a great read and also a beautiful book. There are many books and blogs on these subjects, the way Rhonda's writing differs for me is her gentle homespun philosophy on life, it is just a pleasure to read her words and follow along with her simple life. This totally sounds like a sponsored post, but I promise it's not! Do check out Rhonda's book if you can, or at least visit her over at Down to Earth, both her book and blog are a wonderful read.
'It's not where your home is, it's where your head is' - Rhonda Hetzel
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Thanks for the book recommendation! I'm off to snoop the blog. I could always simplify more of my life easily.
ReplyDeleteI just put the head wrap on my favorites for Ravelry. But I won't cast on until I see the picture of it on you.. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Rhonda's blog and have been eager to see the book.
Blessings, Debbie
I can't wait to read her book, Rhonda is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love Rhonda's book. It's incredibly hard to get hold of in the UK but worth it! I've just joined the DTE forums, looking forward to getting stuck in when I have time.
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DeleteI'm trying to get a copy too Luxembourg-Europe.
Where did you order yours?
Thanks for letting me know
You can't buy here it in the UK either. I ordered it from Fishpond, and Australian company, I think the postage was quite high though, obviously. The link was in Rhonda's sidebar on her blog. I think it may be available on Kindle now too, if you have one of those.
Deletemy kind of book....I'm definitely heading off to see if I can find it!!! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love Rhonda's blog and have been a long time reader. The book looks great - looking forward to getting my paws on it :o)
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely! I am very into simplifying and have been wondering about making some of our own cleaners and such. I will check it out!
ReplyDeleteI already make some of my cleaners. I don't miss the chemical stuff!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes on your head wrap; I just had to rip out my tea leaves due to a dropped stitch that just could not be repaired -- no fun. I didn't know yarn sizes differed in the UK from US sizes...who determines these things? :) Now I'm off to check out Down to Earth's blog! Thanks for the recommendation, ~Lisa
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, I just dropped in after you were kind enough to leave a comment on my blog. It is amazing where Rhonda's followers are from - all over the world! I think she is supporting a quiet revolution.
ReplyDeleteI'm a beginning knitter - learnt many years ago from my mother, but have only just taken it up again. My current project is a jacket, using lovely fluffy orange wool given to me by a friend. Orange isn't my normal colour, but it is lovely and bright - just the thing to liven up winter.
that book sounds intriguing! thanks for sharing...i'm off to check out her blog :)
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