I took the afternoon off because I haven’t been feeling myself lately. It’s been quite cool where we are, so I knit on the porch, watched and listened to podcasts, and read the new book by Alys Fowler. You can see I haven’t made much progress on Bob’s Pride sock.
My Milkshake cardi is coming along. I skipped the waistline decreases because I figured those were for people with a waist. I will do the hip increases, though.
I cast on my swatch for The Lonely Heart is a Hunter MKAL. This lace pattern is repetitive, so I am enjoying it. I look forward to trying the beads with it when they come in the mail. I think I’m really going to enjoy my first mystery knit along.
My garden is a happy jungle.
The peas got a beating from a heavy rain earlier in the week. I’m hoping we can get some pods before the tops break. Even though they are English Peas, I’ve been eating them like snap peas.
Lots of lettuce.
Tomatoes are starting.
Apparently, I planted two different types of basil.
I’ll have calendula flowers soon.
Borage is in full bloom.
I saw a whitetail dragonfly in the garden. That’s a good sign, right?
Snakes & Cranes 
WOW! What a garden – especially for one newly established! And if you have three projects going at once, you really are making progress.
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That is a large amount of awesome work!!!
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Good for you taking a break! That sounds like a lovely, relaxing afternoon 🙂 All your knit projects are just beautiful and your garden is doing so well!
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Fabulous garden , and fabulous knitting. Feel better soon. Hugs (virtual ones!)
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Your gardens are looking wonderful – so green! I’m glad you got an afternoon to take a break and just enjoy the day.
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Oh your garden grows and grows. I am so thankful it is sprinkling outside. We have been promised good soaking storms and wind and rains tonight. We are ready.
Your beaded outfit will be beautiful. I think a white dragonfly is an angel!
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Hope the little break did you good, and that the blissful knitting and beautiful garden helped.
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Love your photos Alissa! A warning about the borage…it can be quite the bully the second season. If it likes your soil it is very aggressive!
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Thanks, Kathy. That’s good to know.
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Your garden is doing great! Don’t you love finding something new to watch grow:)
Your porch is so cozy:) What a lovely place to sit and recharge. I hope it worked it’s magic and you’re feeling better and more centered.
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Thanks, Karen!
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What a nice spot to knit and watch podcasts in. I hope you feel better soon, that the sound and the rhythm of your needles soothe your soul.
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