This evening I noticed that my KnitMeter currently says "I haven't knit any this year." That's not true. I HAVE knit this year. I just haven't FINISHED anything yet this year. *LOL*
I have, as usual, several different things on needles. But this weekend I had to be out of town due to a death in the family (a dear cousin who lost a hard-fought battle against esophageal cancer). None of the projects I had on needles were a good size to pack for travel, so I started a small cowl to work on during spare moments at the motel. I didn't get much done on it, so I now have one more WIP.
That's okay. It's January. :-)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Friday, December 23, 2011
Christmas Eve Eve
It's my favorite kind of pre-holiday afternoon. The weather is cool and overcast, all my holiday knitting is done. Gifts are all wrapped and either delivered or under the tree. All the holiday cooking I can do ahead of time is finished. Except for a few minor items (a couple of loads of laundry, putting the kitchen to rights, ironing the holiday tablecloth) all I have to do the rest of the day is relax, knit and watch holiday movies while letting Roomba do the vacuuming.
What am I knitting? Well, since I'm sort of taking the afternoon off, I'm knitting Granny's Favorite Dishcloth, also known as the "Idiot's Dishcloth" since it was published in "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting & Crocheting". When I finish this post, I'm going to finish up my few little chores, then kick back and knit until I nap.
I send each of you all my hopes for a holiday season full of peace and contentment!
What am I knitting? Well, since I'm sort of taking the afternoon off, I'm knitting Granny's Favorite Dishcloth, also known as the "Idiot's Dishcloth" since it was published in "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting & Crocheting". When I finish this post, I'm going to finish up my few little chores, then kick back and knit until I nap.
I send each of you all my hopes for a holiday season full of peace and contentment!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Deck the Halls
Had I ever told you that I sing with a madrigal group during the holiday season? It's lots of fun! We begin rehearsals in late August, meeting one evening a week to learn the music we'll perform at various locations during early December.
In fact, right now I'm killing a few moments waiting to go to rehearsal. I heard a little earlier that it's spitting snow in my part of the world, so it will seem extra-Christmassy this evening when we begin singing holiday songs with snow drifting lazily past the glass doors of the studio. I just love this time of year, don't you?
My holiday knitting is nearly completed. I actually thought I was finished, but thought of a couple more quick projects I need to complete. In fact I have one of them in my messenger bag with my madrigal music, so maybe I'll mosey on over to the studio and knit for a few minutes before rehearsal. :-)
In fact, right now I'm killing a few moments waiting to go to rehearsal. I heard a little earlier that it's spitting snow in my part of the world, so it will seem extra-Christmassy this evening when we begin singing holiday songs with snow drifting lazily past the glass doors of the studio. I just love this time of year, don't you?
My holiday knitting is nearly completed. I actually thought I was finished, but thought of a couple more quick projects I need to complete. In fact I have one of them in my messenger bag with my madrigal music, so maybe I'll mosey on over to the studio and knit for a few minutes before rehearsal. :-)
Friday, November 4, 2011
TGIF....REALLY....
Ever have a day that's fairly crummy, but not because of anything that happened to you personally? I had one of those today.
My day wasn't so bad for myself, but my dear daughter had a perfectly awful day. While in the hospital recovering from thyroid surgery and wanting to go home, she learned that one of her beloved cats had been struck by a car and killed. To top it off, it's her birthday. And she lives in Australia, too far away for me to give her a hug.
It's just a sad, sad evening. :-(
My day wasn't so bad for myself, but my dear daughter had a perfectly awful day. While in the hospital recovering from thyroid surgery and wanting to go home, she learned that one of her beloved cats had been struck by a car and killed. To top it off, it's her birthday. And she lives in Australia, too far away for me to give her a hug.
It's just a sad, sad evening. :-(
Monday, October 17, 2011
Best Laid Plans
I was on leave last week....a whole week away from the office! I was so glad to have some time for doing just what I wanted to do for a change!
It didn't work out quite like I'd planned.
On Day One (Saturday) I did some laundry and household drudgery with (naturally) some knitting tossed in here and there.
On Day Two (Sunday) I went to visit my parents. Mom had an upper respiratory thing going on which was distressing, but otherwise it was a good day.
On Day Three (Monday) I went to a local park and spent a lovely day exploring their nature center and walking the lakeside trail, snapping digital photos of beautiful fall color.
On Day Four (Tuesday) I woke up sick. Can you believe it? I'd caught Mom's cold. Is my luck crappy or what??
So here's the good news: Mom's much better, and I was well enough to return to work today. And my brief illness caused me to have to stay in the apartment and rest. Which I needed. REALLY needed.
One day I didn't feel well enough to knit, but the other days were filled with mugs of hot tea, an Alka-Seltzer Cold medication buzz, and lots of yarn.
All in all, not a bad week. :-)
It didn't work out quite like I'd planned.
On Day One (Saturday) I did some laundry and household drudgery with (naturally) some knitting tossed in here and there.
On Day Two (Sunday) I went to visit my parents. Mom had an upper respiratory thing going on which was distressing, but otherwise it was a good day.
On Day Three (Monday) I went to a local park and spent a lovely day exploring their nature center and walking the lakeside trail, snapping digital photos of beautiful fall color.
On Day Four (Tuesday) I woke up sick. Can you believe it? I'd caught Mom's cold. Is my luck crappy or what??
So here's the good news: Mom's much better, and I was well enough to return to work today. And my brief illness caused me to have to stay in the apartment and rest. Which I needed. REALLY needed.
One day I didn't feel well enough to knit, but the other days were filled with mugs of hot tea, an Alka-Seltzer Cold medication buzz, and lots of yarn.
All in all, not a bad week. :-)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
A Week.....A WHOLE WEEK!!
Once upon a time there was a knitter known on the internet as Cricket54. Cricket was a fairly new knitter fumbling her way through learning how to knit with help from friends and the wonderful informative sites she found online. She had some problems in 2009 due to a back injury and gives knitting full credit for helping her keep her sanity during the long wait for surgery that fixed the problem.
This year, knitting saved her sanity again (except for the fact that she's suddenly begun to post her blog in the third person for no apparent reason....*ROTF*) by helping her deal with an extremely stressful year at the office.
Okay, back to first person. I'm ON VACATION THIS WEEK!! *happy joyous dance* With any kind of luck whatsoever the most strenuous thing I'm going to do is knit and drink copious amounts of coffee (my drug of choice). I have several different projects on needles at the moment and hope to make some progress this week. I'm not putting any pressure on myself about it, though. Nothing has to be finished this week. NOTHING. I plan to knit while relaxing, and if I get tired, I'll quit.
This is my week to chill out and recharge my batteries. My motto for the week: "The dustbunnies have waited this long, they can wait a few days longer!!"
Hope your week is as restful as I plan for mine to be, dear knitterly friends!
This year, knitting saved her sanity again (except for the fact that she's suddenly begun to post her blog in the third person for no apparent reason....*ROTF*) by helping her deal with an extremely stressful year at the office.
Okay, back to first person. I'm ON VACATION THIS WEEK!! *happy joyous dance* With any kind of luck whatsoever the most strenuous thing I'm going to do is knit and drink copious amounts of coffee (my drug of choice). I have several different projects on needles at the moment and hope to make some progress this week. I'm not putting any pressure on myself about it, though. Nothing has to be finished this week. NOTHING. I plan to knit while relaxing, and if I get tired, I'll quit.
This is my week to chill out and recharge my batteries. My motto for the week: "The dustbunnies have waited this long, they can wait a few days longer!!"
Hope your week is as restful as I plan for mine to be, dear knitterly friends!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
A Month??
Hard to believe that it's been nearly a month since I posted here last....this month just got away from me!! There's been a lot going on at the office, but I've been able to keep my sanity by knitting. Hooray for knitting!! *LOL*
In the past month I've finished a few projects and worked on a few more:
Have a great Sunday, everyone!
- Soap Socks - I've been knitting these up for Christmas gifts. Cute, fun, quick!
- Christmas Lights - I knit a set of these last year to decorate my office, but gave them away. So, I'm knitting another set for my office.
- Zimmerman's Surprise Jacket - Adult Sized - I've knit several Baby Surprise Jackets and decided to treat myself to one.
- "Plain Vanilla" Socks - my favorite socks to knit....simple K3P1 rib on top of the foot, stockinette on the sole, good durable heel flap, and K3P1 rib on the leg. Two-at-a-time, toe-up. Simple, small enough to carry in your purse. I finished one pair and started another. Winter's coming, and I love my warm wool winter socks!
- Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth - I keep a couple of these on a circular needle all the time. Not only are they good sturdy dishcloths, they also make nice gifts. Everyone always appreciates them!
Have a great Sunday, everyone!
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