September Recap & October Plans
- beyondswatches
- Oct 3
- 3 min read
Happy October! š
As I sit down to write this, I canāt believe how quickly September flew by. It was a month full of steady progress, a few new homemaking adventures, and some fresh intentions for the season ahead. Hereās a look at what Iāve been working on and what Iām looking forward to in October.
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Knitting Updates š§¶
Most of my knitting energy has been focused on my Knit-Along projects ā the Ranunculus Sweater and the Arctic Light Sweater. Progress has been intentionally slow, because Iām pacing myself alongside those who are knitting with me. That way, if someone runs into a tricky section, I can help answer questions in real time.
On the side, I finally finished my long garter ridge scarf! This was a simple, soothing knit ā I cast on 36 stitches and just kept going until the yarn ran out. Itās one of those comforting projects that doesnāt need much thought, just steady stitches.
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Sewing Adventures āļø
Iāve also been dipping my toes into sewing. My latest project was an apron ā letās just say it came with a few beginner mistakes, but also plenty of lessons learned! Iām planning to make another apron soon, this time with more confidence.
One of them will even be a prize for my upcoming chili cook-off next month. I canāt wait to see someone walk away with a handmade piece from me.
I also have made a couple of tote bags, great for my projects. I just opened a new pattern that has pockets on the outside of the bag, really excited to do this one.
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Homemaking & Kitchen Wins š
On the homemaking front, baking has been big for me lately. With store shelves running low on good-quality bread, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
Iāve been making fresh white bread loaves at home, and honestly, the difference in taste and texture is amazing. Denser, heartier, and just more satisfying. It feels good to have something so simple and nourishing always on hand.
I also made a little upgrade for my cleaning routine. With cats in the house, hair on the floors is a daily reality, so I picked up a Tineco wet vac *affiliate link(on sale for $129 at Walmart). Itās been such a game-changer on my wood floors ā no stickiness, no excess water, just clean. The only warning? Do not forget to empty the dirty water bucket after each useā¦ unless you want a smell that will haunt you! Lesson learned, but Iām so glad I bought it. If you use the link above to purchase one fit thr home, thank you š.
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Gardening Plans š±
Iām a bit late getting started, but Iām determined to set up my garden towers this week. I bought pavers to give them a solid base, so I can reclaim my deck for socializing instead of planting. My fall lineup includes greens like lettuce, spinach, collards, kale, and even some potatoes. Thankfully, our growing season is long enough that I should be able to get a decent harvest through the fall and winter.
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Health & Lifestyle Intentions šŖ
Today is October 1st, and with a new month, Iām also setting some personal goals. My biggest intention right now is working toward better health ā not only for weight loss, but because Iād love to get off blood pressure medication before I turn 50 next July.
This time, instead of following every trend or bit of āadviceā I see online, Iām focusing on the basics: smaller portions, smarter choices, and exploring different styles of cooking. It feels less like a diet and more like a lifestyle shift I can actually sustain.
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Looking Ahead š
By the time November rolls around, Iām hoping to share the start of a new knitting project: a bell-sleeve dress thatās been on my mind for my January make. The pattern is written in a very wordy style (Iām much more of a charts knitter), so itāll be a fun challenge to work through line by line. Iām excited to see how it takes shape and share it with you all.
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Thank you so much for subscribing and following along with my journey ā whether itās knitting, sewing, homemaking, or gardening. I love having this space to share what Iāve been learning and creating. Until next time, take care, and Iāll see you in my next newsletter or video.
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