Chin Deep

I remember reading an article in the “Yoga Journal” magazine that talked about knitting as meditation. Soon after that an article in the “New York Times” on the same subject caught my eye. Very intriguing. I’m sure that I’m not the only knitter that feels her whole body relax when she picks up her knitting needles and a beautiful skein of wool or cashmere blend. Unlike anything else, knitting has the power to help me unwind and re-group. The only thing that compares to the actual act of feeling the yarn pass through my fingers and the “click click” of the needles is shopping for yarn. A day in a good yarn shop is better than a day at the spa.

Recently, I ordered a fantastic little knitting kit to create a sushi wallet, and at the same time ordered one for my dear friend Jana. I can’t wait to get started! Pick up some yarn and needles and join the thousands of other people who already know the secrets and magic of this wonderful craft.

Here are some links to my favorite knitting websites where you can get some fun patterns, yarn, needles and knitting kits:

Stitch and Bitch

Knitwhits

Knitting Newscast

Knitting Website Resource

Lion Yarn Website

“Knitting is the new Yoga.” ~Charlotte from Sex and the City

This past Sunday was a dream come true. We made a special date to get together with some of our best friends and we had great weather. This almost never happens in Minnesota. We grilled some bison burgers, had some crudite with dip and soaked in the summer sun at a local park set in a little inlet here on the St. Croix River in Red Wing.

Heather and Tom have impeccably good taste. They brought us a bottle of wine that was out of this world. Heather said it’s one of her sister’s favorites and I’m not surprised. Beth is a classy gal

This wine was moon yellow in color, had an enticingly spicy fragrance, and tasted of golden apples, dandelion greens, and anisette. This is one of the most unique Pinots we’ve had… ever! Thanks guys!