Getting back to the reason I am blogging...knitting...

So my blog posts have been void of "knitting material" as of late so I thought I would get caught up with some knitter worthy blogging...  I was reading a friends blog today and I really liked her format so I am going to give it a try.

What is on my needles:  As of today I have one shawl on the needles.  This shawl is called Ishbel and is by Ysolda.  I am making this shawl as part of a KAL (knit a long) with some gals from Portland.  I was gifted some beautiful Queensborough 80% Alpaca, 20% Bamboo from my bestie Farrah and decided that it was the perfect yarn for this shawl.  The beginning of the shawl is stockinette stitch so it is a little slow and boring going but it will soon get exciting...  here is my first day's progress...

I have also finished ONE of my Skew socks.  I have blogged about these socks before and if you know me you know that I am pretty good about getting one done and then taking a break before making sock two.  I love these socks.  they fit GREAT.  I will most definitely finish the pair...  as for when...  here is sock one patiently awaiting it's partner...

Lola want's a pair.  Oh that would not be good, I would have to make 4...

Comfy, clever socks.  I will have the set ready for clog weather for sure!

What is my MOOD:  If you read my last blog post, you will know my mood.  No need to go through it again, other than I am sick and ready to be done with the head cold...

What am I READING:  I am currently reading the third book in the Kathy Reichs, BONES, series.  It is called Deadly Decisions.  I am interested in these books mainly because I am addicted to the television program.  The books are really very different than the series but I like them.  I am really excited to get through this book because I just downloaded the books from the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and I can't wait to get started...  I read my books on my iPhone now using Kindle for the iPhone.  I just know that it would be much easier on an iPad but that would be another expense!

What is the WEATHER:  Today is BEAUTIFUL.  The sun is shining.  It is warm, hot even and I am inside updating my blog!  I hope the sun decides to keep shining.  I am really ready for the sunshine in Alaska (we had it in Italy).