My husband and have started to plan trips now that the kids are adults. This year we decided to try out the role of snowbird, heading down south for a few weeks of warmer weather. The most important choices I’ve had to make as I consider what to bring to our rental are books and knitting. It’s been a tough decision-making process, but I think I’ve finally chosen.
I probably take vacation projects far too seriously. As when I’m at home, I like to have options because my mood will change. Maybe I need something a little complicated but I might also want something simple.
We’re going to be driving, so I need books and projects enough for four days (there and back) of driving as well as during my actual vacation.
Without further ado, my important vacation selections.
To Knit
- I’m finishing up my Fidget Socks. These lovelies are almost done so I just need to work on the leg a little more, add some ribbing and cast off. The yarn is Gusto Wool Echoes.
- Because I’ll have my sock needles with me, if I finish up the Fidget sock, I can cast on a super vanilla sock (from a memorized pattern) in Felici, which makes amazing socks.
- My “big” project is still a fairly simple pattern. I’m knitting the F957 Spiral Rib Cowl for a friend in yarn she asked me to knit something for her from (another pattern that didn’t work with this yarn so I picked this project). The yarn is Yakima from Plymouth Yarn in gray. This yarn is SO soft. The pattern is simple enough to memorize (though I do have to row track) but interesting enough to keep me from getting bored.
To Read
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. I can’t remember who I originally heard about this from, but I mentioned to several friends that I was going to read this on my beach vacation and they were delighted. I’m very excited to read this.
- The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson. I have a goal of reading six non-fiction books this year. Apparently this book is half architecture of the World Fair and half serial killer so it seemed like a good driving listen for my husband and I. I have a few other audio books in my Libro.fm queue as we’re going to be in the car for a lot of hours. A lot.
- And a surprise addition, Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay. I had forgotten to check my library book requests and this one came due. So, we’re adding a little horror reading to our vacation as well.
Alright, friends, now that the important details are finalized, I suppose I should start thinking about what to pack…
