Again the days are zipping by - I feel like I say that all the time - but it is so true. Zip, zap, zing, before I know it two weeks have gone by. Thankfully, it’s been more the fun type of busy for the most part. Then again who knows, because do I even remember last week? Well parts.

It’s another sun shiny day so I’m attempting to do this quick like because I made the mistake of mentioning a trip to the lake to the kids yesterday and now they are raring to go. Honestly so am I - but I’ll keep that to myself :P

wasn’t done with this before taking off - and now we are back :) It was a beautiful day to be at the water! Even if all I got wet was my toes because the water was like ice and my feet were numb within moments.

feet in water
a moment at the lake

Now back to our regular blog post.

Last Tuesday after reading Kirsten’s blog, and seeing her linen stitch cowl, I knew I too was a follower. All during knit night that cowl was stuck in my head, and when I realized I had the perfect yarn for it I became a little obsessed. Yes Jess, that’s the reason for my glazed far away looks (the excuse I’m sticking to at least). As soon as I was home it was cast on time. Then I became totally excited with linen stitch in the round, there may have even been mad laughter, but I absolutely could not stop, and before I knew it - it was done. I was happy and oh so satisfied.

linen stitch
I love linen stitch

And I’m loving the inside just as much - it’s reversible too!

the inside
the beautiful lump-bumpy inside

One lesson learned: When you ask daughter to model neck wear on our first over 80° day you don’t get smiles.

missy not amused
Missy not amused with the modeling gig - but look at that yummy linen stitch

I actually started and finished this before Kristen had a pattern written up, but it’s the same as her Chikcadee Cowl which is now available. Which I highly recommend. It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s lovely, it’s linen stitch in the round! and so much fun. All the details can be found on my Ravelry project page.

Because I am a true follower, and honestly had to find out if I could still, here is my cartwheel.

cartwheel
Yes! I still got it :P

I had to do like a gazillion cartwheels for that one photo! and why I never thought to change out of the skirt to make the whole process easier - who knows? Most of the photos were not so elegant looking (if that’s what you want to call it).

bad cartwheel
Full discloser time

There’s even video but I’m not posting them here - you’ll have to hunt those down on my flickr account your darn selves :)

Have a great weekend all!

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