On a beautiful autumn day in mid-September, the knitter was staying at the luxurious Hotel Rangá, which, as the name suggests, is located in Rangárvallasýsla. The stay began after lunch on Saturday, and the first attempt was to knit while sitting indoors. Many good spots were found, as there were comfortable chairs throughout the building. …
Beautiful hand-knitted socks made from good quality yarn are a delight to the eyes and wonderful on the feet. Many knitters are masters of sock knitting, producing pair after pair and sometimes showcasing their work in large and small groups on social media. Others, less skilled, watch with admiration and wish to be part of…
I sit in my apartment and look around at everything I own. I should probably be taking care of all this stuff—wiping it down, tidying up, organizing, and who knows what else—but somewhere along the way, I lost the motivation to do much housework. In fact, I don’t think I ever had it. There are…
Bags and bundles, cases and various other things, often accompany a person when they leave the house. If one happens to be a knitter, it’s almost certain that knitting supplies are brought along, no matter what else is left behind. That applies to me as well. I almost never leave the house without taking my…
Usually, my travels are very economical and I mostly use either my legs or public transportation to get around. On a recent trip to Lisbon, I was traveling with two teenagers, and since we arrived in the country late at night (or early morning) and I was unfamiliar with the place, never having been to…
The happy place for some people is where they hold knitting needles in their hands. They find it hard to stay in one place for a long time without picking them up (doesn’t everyone carry knitting supplies in their bag wherever they go?). Sometimes it’s too hot and a bit sweaty to knit. Sometimes it…
I have now joined the ever-growing group of people who have spent Christmas in Tenerife. Being able to sit outside, walk, take the bus or car anywhere, and explore beautiful nature, interesting houses, and culture, all in summer clothes, was fantastic. Mind you, I live in Iceland… The population of Tenerife is just under one…