I just had to lead off with that picture. We went out for pizza for lunch yesterday, then everybody in the house took naps. I woke up about three hours later with two cats draped around me on the bed. When I went downstairs, these two were asleep on the sofa. All in all, a productive afternoon.
I did actually accomplish some knitting this past week. It was a work week, so I didn’t get much done besides work, sleep, and eat. I managed a few rows however. I started a new project for somebody in the family about to have a baby. Hey, I’m planning ahead; she’s not due until this Friday. I wasn’t planning on putting this on the blog, but John spilled the beans that I’m knitting something, and I suspect with a toddler at home, and 2 days from d-day, she’s not reading my blog.
It’s hard to tell what it’s going to be from that, and I’m just not telling, in case she really has nothing better to do than snoop around here. The yarn is Butterfly Super 10 cotton in the color Hyde Park. This is quite nice to knit with, and though I’m not a huge fan of variegated yarns for things other than socks, the colors in this are surprisingly subtle. That is, if you can use the word “subtle” to describe something this bright green while keeping a straight face. That picture really doesn’t do it justice. In real life it sort of screams green. I’ll post details about what this is once she delivers. By the way, in case you’re thinking that this looks a little big for a newborn, this girl gives birth to toddler-size children, so I’m not taking any chances this time.
The other knitting project I’ve worked on this week is that lace scarf. Here’s where I am. And yes, it is bigger than last time I put a picture up here.
I am slowly learning the finer points of knitting lace. One thing I learned this week is this: Don’t come home after a very cranky day at work and pick this up at 11 PM thinking you will just knit a couple of rows to wind down so you can go to sleep. I’ve also discovered that once I have totally screwed it up at 11:30 PM, that I can’t just put it down with plans to fix it the next day. I have to fix it before I go to sleep or in fact, I won’t be able to go to sleep at all. I’ve also discovered that I don’t count very well at 11 PM.
I’ve also discovered that lace and bourbon apparently don’t mix well. It didn’t stop me from trying.
And finally, I got those squares mailed off yesterday to Annie. Here they are, just so I can milk these one more time as a finished project.
Finished is finished, even if they’re only eight inches square.
There is nothing better then a nap with your furry friends (although my husband informed me that dogs don’t have fur, they have hair and cats have fur – something to do with the structure of the actual outer coating of the animal).
You have learned so much about lace;-)
Congrats on the new little one.
You are really getting a lot of knitting done. I love the baby set and the lace. Uh, your ice cubes really are er, sexy 🙂
I want to come and knit with you. Looks like fun!
I’m still laughing at the comments you left today. Thanks! A long, long, long time ago I saw John Prine in concert~ he was great.
On the other hand, lace and wine coolers mix just fine, thank you very much! The scarf is beautiful and I think the new mom is going to be very pleased. Just glad you didn’t leave it until the last minute or anything. For now, you given me a great idea – I think I’ll go take a nap!
you may have been a bit buzzed and tired but that scarf is gorgeous! I love that stitch pattern!
pretty lace! I’m just starting myself and looking for another project. Can’t wait to see the baby item completed!
Milk ’em! They look great. Thank you! Love the nap photo. Can’t wait until I can take them again. 🙂
Beautiful lace. And I can sympathize about giving birth to toddler sized children. My hubby comes from a long line of big mountain people. One of his grandmothers was well over 6 feet tall.
Lovely squares too. And it doesn’t matter how big the project is, a finish is a finish.
🙂
I was beginning to think that the hospital where you are employed turned in the Hotel California (you can check out, but you can never leave). Good to see you are still knitting and enjoying life.
Love the lace…and the squares…and the napping hubby and doggie.
That cotton looks great! Think I am gonna buy some and knit more baby clothes! LOL
I love all your new projects. THe squares came out great too.. I am sure they will look wonderful with all the rest 🙂 Gotta love nap time!