There is something about Fall weather that makes me start thinking again about knitting, quilting and sewing. Here in So. Calif. we don't get Fall until later than most, so it isn't the influence of cold weather, but something about the crisp blue clear skies and the angle of the sun, the shorter days and longer nights that sparks the mood for picking up the needlework projects that got set aside last spring.
Sometimes my husband and I will go for a drive into the mountains to see the trees changing color, or out to rural farm areas to see the fields and orchards being harvested. I get a very strong feeling after those trips that I just want to nestle down in my big chair, curled up with a basket of needlework, and just spend the day relaxing and thinking. It is so comforting after the extreme heat of summer to be able to snuggle up under a soft lap quilt or afghan and knit or sew away.
I start thinking about crocheting slippers to wear around the house, of knitting bed socks to keep my feet warm during the night. I look at knitting patterns for hats, gloves and scarfs to have ready for when cold weather does arrive. It feels good to search thru internet sites that offer free patterns. One of my favorite sites is Knittingpatterncentral.com. This site has hundreds of links to patterns of all kinds. It also has a sister site; Crochetpatterncentral.com. If you want inspiration for some projects these are good sites to check out.
Another site I enjoy is Knitty.com. This site also has a good variety of knitting patterns, and articles about knitting and yarn spinning too. Very interesting site.
A good site for knitting help is: Knittinghelp.com. This site has videos to show different forms of knitting.
The slow leisurely pace of Fall is so enjoyable. The sky is beautiful, the air is fresh and cool, and nights are cool enough to sleep well. Be happy, everyone, and enjoy life! Edey
