Jul 5th, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
I’m at home tonight, ignoring all the fireworks. July 4th is my least favorite holiday - it involves picnics and sudden loud noises, two things which I don’t really enjoy (and yes, I know… everyone loves a picnic except me, but I have major bug phobia.)
Instead I have started the packing process (half our things [...]
Jul 4th, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
Yes, I am still here! I’m even still knitting (well, crocheting) but I have been working almost exclusively on Babette. I have finished 7 out of 10 sections. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make for the most interesting photos, but I’m getting there! It’s a good project for right now, because I find myself totally unable to [...]
Jun 23rd, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
You know how it is… you finally get one stress off your back (buying the house) and the next thing you know there are 50 more piling up on top of you. In this case it’s work stress, so I can’t be specific, but I will say… I never have dealt well with confrontation. I [...]
Jun 9th, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
I’ve said it before and I’ve said it again… knitting has not taught me patience the way that everyone assumes. For instance, it seems as though the printed silk cardi is very slow to knit.
I’ve knit the left front, one sleeve, and half the back, so I’m about 50% done, although I’m just starting the [...]
Jun 5th, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you may have noticed my obsession with color. And not just any colors - bright saturated colors. I generally only like neutrals insofar as they make the brights pop (chocolate brown is the exception, and lately I do like gray a bit.) Forced [...]
I’ve completed the left front of my Printed Silk Cardigan. I love this pattern! The diamond pattern took longer than I thought, but it’s really an enjoyable knit so far!
Life feels a bit more normal this week. We had an open house on Sunday, and it went well, although I do find [...]
Jun 2nd, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
I was going to start the Dayflower Camisole, but I realized that my size 4 needles are tied up with Joy. I could have worked on that, but I decided I wanted some nice stockinette, so I started the Printed Silk Cardigan instead.
I decided on a turned hem, and I’m happy with how it’s [...]
May 29th, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
there is a reason - we bought a house! Or rather, I should say we are in the process of buying a house - our offer has been accepted, but our place needs to sell first. I’m a little nervous that it will all fall through, but I’m trying to be positive! [...]
May 25th, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
Thanks for the advice about my cabinets - I knew what I had to do, I was just hoping to weasel out of the work. I’ve spent the past two days taking my cabinets from this:
To this:
They do like nicer, I have to admit (by the way, the first picture is after I started [...]
May 10th, 2008 by knittingclub in knitting
We’re traveling to Cincinnati tonight so that Marc can see his Mom before Mother’s day. Going out of town, even if only for a night, always inspires in me a frenzy of casting on for projects. After all, what am I to do when I’m awake for 4 hours after everyone goes [...]