City Living

We've been enjoying a couple of days of R&R

at our little condo in the city.

We walked to dinner at Lure and then onto

 the Symphony the other evening.

We were so impressed with the performance of

Violinist Vilde Frang,

accompanied by the ASO.

Frang is only 25 years old,

but plays like a seasoned veteran.

WOW, what a treat!

Meanwhile, I'm knitting away

(not at the concert!).

I finished the first of the 

"Mittens for the Fishermen"

for my dear C.

I should rename these 

"Mittens for the Dogwalker",

as C is not a fisherman!

I love the pattern (found on Ravelry, if you are interested),

and have enjoyed learning how to knit in the round

on two circular needles.

This technique had me baffled -

I mean, just the concept! -

until I found Cat Bordhi's wonderful 

YouTube video.

Cat has a way of demystifying most knitting techniques!

So, one more mitt to go!

I'm also still enjoying knitting on my Featherweight Cardigan -

another Hannah Fettig design

which allows me to 'knit in public'

without too much thought or effort.

It is presently my car knitting

and my knitting at my knit group.

The yarn is Sundara's Fingering Silky Merino,

such a pleasure to run through my fingers!

Sleeve number one is just about completed.

WooHoo!

Yesterday was blustery and cold here in the city,

so we stuck close to home -

walking to a lovely late lunch at 

La Tagliatella

(shared Caesar Salad, their wonderful bread, and shared

Cuore di Zucca, pasta stuffed with butternut squash).

We took in the 

Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

last evening at Midtown Arts.

We always enjoy seeing them prior to the Academy Awards.

That said, I must admit that I prefer the animated shorts,

but our timing wasn't right for their viewing.

thanks for stopping by

have a lovely weekend!

peace