Once again, it’s been awhile. Happy August! Just so I can bitch about it publicly, the temperature has gotten up to a steamy 61 degrees here today, and it’s raining, again. Where the hell is summer?
Actually, we have had a little summer weather, but only in bits and pieces. We had friends over a couple weekends ago for beach fun and barbecue, and to try out our latest toy.
Meanwhile, John managed to convince Riley that riding in the canoe is a good thing.
And after a tough workout on the water, a nice hearty dinner of barbecued ribs and all the fixings.
A closeup of the ribs:
Yum, they were really good. I bought John a smoker a couple years ago, and thanks to his southern heritage, he makes the best barbecue in the west!
Now, on to knitting. The title of this post has nothing to do with the knitting book by the same name. I’ve finally finished the body of the Whitewater alpaca silk shawl, and am about half way through the edging rows. I may or may not have enough yarn to finish.
6.5 grams. That’s how much yarn I have left, with half of the edging to go. I love the excitement of knitting, let me tell you. Fortunately, I placed a lifeline many rows back, after the second to the last repeat of the main shawl body. If I don’t have enough to bind off, I can always rip back to the lifeline, then knit the edging and have lots leftover. Where’s the fun in that, I ask?
Stay tuned next time to see how it all works out. Any guesses as to how much yarn I’ll have left?
Oh yes. The Elizabeth Zimmerman book in that photo has nothing to do with the shawl. I’m still working on that damned Cobblestone sweater that I’ve had on the needles for years (not really years, but it seems like it). I’m doing yet another bit of jerry-rigging of the pattern. I’ll tell you about that later, too.
I’m on the edge of my seat…I hope you have enough yarn! And I’d be happy to send you some summer heat–I’ve had enough of it already.
Your new toy looks like fun! I’m guessing you’ll have .3g left over. :0)
BTW, I’ve found JAG on at 4am here, perfect baby feeding time. I’m quite enjoying it!
Mmmm… ribs…