Stainless Steel in the Garden
Right now, simple projects seem like the right kind of projects for me. Completing projects also has a lot of appeal. So I went to my WIP pile and found something that is both simple and should be completed, given it's potential to be a cool fall wardrobe accessory: my Habu Textiles Kushu Kushu scarf, which is composed of thread thick merino and silk stainless steel yarns.
I've finished the first part of the scarf which is the gently shaped bottom portion. Now I've got 200 rows of stockinette, which is nothing if not simple. At this point, I'm 10 rows into that part. It will make for nice knitting to take out into my garden.
Like most urbanites, I have relatively little place to garden other than my deck. So John and I have put in flower boxes filled with petunias and other brightly colored annuals and we're growing a small garden of herbs and peppers. The basil adds a wonderful aroma to the strong color of the other plants and really helps to fill the senses. For more of the summer so far than we normally get, we've been having evening weather that even an over-hormonally heated person like myself can appreciate: temperatures in the seventies and soft breezes with low humidity. It hardly feels like Chicago! It feels like maybe some power that is has decided that if I have to be on bed rest, at least I don't have to be inside all the time. For which, I am incredibly grateful, because it gets a little depressing when your only trips outside your house are to visit the doctor! So this year I'm getting to enjoy my garden more than I normally would. It's definitely a nice place right now to contemplate the world, my belly and knit!
Sounds heavenly. Enjoy this time.
Ooo. That Poang on the porch looks like the perfect place to park and ponder.
Your deck looks so lovely and cozy! I meant to actually "dress" my deck up this summer, but somehow never got it done. I wish I had, it would be a perfect place to knit!
Wow! Looks just like my friend's back porch on Fremont St. That would truly make the world a small place if it were! Enjoy your porch time while waiting for your new arrival.
I do love a well-executed urban oasis. Looks as though you've got a serene flower-filled resting space there.
Love that stainless steel stuff! Keep on resting girl, stockinette's the perfect companion.
You're making me jealous of your bedrest and I didn't even think that was possible. I'm sure it's not actually that easy, but kudos to you for always looking at the bright side.
It looks lovely. Sounds lovely too. I wonder if I can manage to get my porch cleared off enough to knit there of an evening...
What a lovely place to rest Theresa, so peaceful and fragrant. When you get a chance, drop by my blog because I think you rock.
It looks wonderfully relaxing. Enjoy your peace.
A tiny green oasis is a wonderful haven.