Time Flies
I can see that if I can’t set a scheduled time aside to keep this blog updated it will remain sketchy, at best. When I’m not posting I am either knitting or keeping up with all that detracts from knitting…otherwise known as real life.
A few real-life interuptions include a husband in a PHd program, a part-time secretarial job,teaching adult education courses a couple nights per week, 2 young kids, and a gall badder that needs to come out in a few weeks. So just a few things to keep me away from the stress relief of knitting.
I have made good progress on some projects and have started a couple of new ones. So here is a quick update:
Mistake Rib Scarf - Finished except for weaving the ends in.
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Fir Cone Wrap ala Wendy Johnson - Just about half done
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My first Norwegian Steek. It’s a Dale of Norway design. I’m using knit picks telemark which is giving me just the right guage. I figured smaller is better so this is set to be worn by my 2 year old son. After some initial puckering, which I don’t have the energy to rip back, it is going pretty well. I’m experimenting with some different ways to hold the yarn.
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I finished my fan and feather socks
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The Marigold Tote bag has been shelved because I havn’t had the time to devote to the last bit of knitting and the finishing.
I have quite a few projects waiting in the wings and I am hoping to have some items to give for Christmas presents this year. The main item will be a collection of Norwegian Style winter head bands using double knitting. I’m still working out the details in terms of actually learning to do double knitting and putting a chart together for the patter. I think another one will be a sweater vest. I’ve always hated them but I think I would like to see if I can incoroporate one into my wardrobe.
I hope that my surgery on Nov 1st will give me some time to knit while I am temprarily relieved of some mommy duties. The great thing about knitting is that it is not a terribly physically draining experience, and it can be done in bed.
That’s the whirlwind update for today. Hopefully Iwill have something wittier to say tomorrow.