I have loved watching the morning sun starting to rise. From my spot on the bed, I have the perfect view, right as it comes over the horizon and starts bathing everything in it's path, with the most glorious orange glow.
It's moments like these that I thank God for being the beautiful creator that He is, I mean, the colors, the details, the textures, I still feel complete awe when I see what is around us.
It's been a very slow day, just like I enjoy. After getting my daily homemaking chores done, I have started a new book. Before I talk about the book though, can you see the kitty cat in the picture above? The crochet one?
Well I have completed it and just need to embroider on some eyes in black yarn. It is not perfect, and I did struggle a bit with the Toft pattern, I find that it's pretty much a pattern for advanced crocheters or anyone familiar with the way she writes her patterns, which is not me.
There weren't very clear instructions, and I found myself kind of like a fish out of water, flapping about, turning to Google and even AI to try and figure out how to continue certain parts of the pattern. I am hoping as I get more familiar with the Toft way of crochet, I will enjoy it more.
But, it is done, I just need to make the cape and the boots and the tail, now that I think of it, it's missing it's tail. Hahahaha I can't believe I forgot that important detail, dear me.
As for the reading. I have been putting off reading The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, mainly because as you know me, the more people go on about a book or a movie or whatever, the less I want to try it. I've always been like this, since I was child. If everyone is loving yellow I will immensely dislike it.
So everyone in the book world has been going on about this series by Beth Brower. I held off for quite a while but decided to just get in there and see what the fuss is about.
I went in full expecting to not like it, or find it overrated.
The truth?
I'm quite enjoying it and I'm not even very far, I'm only on the second entry of her journal, but it's already caught my attention. Guess I'm going to become a fan too.
Other than that, it's been a quiet day, the temperatures have sat in the high 70's, which is quite alright with me.
What else have I been up to?
I got my groceries today which is always a good thing. I love seeing the fridge and freezers full when the food first comes in.
I will be making a Baked Salmon for dinner with a vegetable Quinoa and some brussel sprouts.
The rest of the evening I will be working on my crochet blanket a little more now that I have the yarn I needed to continue. I will also obviously watch something on the telly while I do that too.
Oh and I am so excited. I just purchased some yarn and a pattern for a cabled jumper that I want to make for myself for winter. It's beautiful and I just can't wait to get started.
It is the Clarendon Cables Jumper from Lottie & Albert.
The yarn I will be using is the Lion Brand Two of Wands Hue + Me and I've gone with the sunflower color which I think will be gorgeous. Also, I don't tend to wear yellows so I'm a bit hesitant but I want a change and I think it will look great with my dark hair.
