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Month: October 2008

  • Boo.

    halloween light fixture in the rain
    halloween light fixture in the rain

    Today was one of those days where the sun just refused to shine. It’s that time of year where the sun doesn’t come up until about 7:30 in the morning, which is bad enough by itself. But today, it seemed like daylight just never came. The sky was heavy and gray with the beginnings of autumn colors in the foreground. And it was cold. I waited, certain that the sun would come streaming in my window by mid morning, but there I sat, cold and dejected as if I’d been stood up on a blind date.

    It was cold and dark, a perfect match for my rapidly worsening mood. We went from summer to winter in the space of one day. Perfect knitting weather, but I have to get out of my slump first. I’m still working on the simple hat I started last week and the garter stitch mitered square. Alas new photos of either one at this stage would be too boring to show. But I do think that the mindless knitting required for each is just what I need right now.

    The sun will come out…. tomorrow… bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow…. there’ll be sun….

    Harumph.

  • We Got the Spirit!

    beginning of school spirit hat
    beginning of school spirit hat

    I started a new hat again! This time, it’s a plain stocking cap, in my daughter’s school colors. I plan to make a white band, and then write “Lady Hawks” in duplicate stitch on the front. I’m so bad at secrets. I was trying to keep this as a surprise for my daughter, but could not. So now she knows, sooner than I originally wanted her to. Oh well… at least she squeed with delight at the very thought of having her own custom hat in school colors. She said when her friends see it, they’re all going to want one. To which I taught her the appropriate response:

    “My mom can teach you how to knit.”

    You go, girl.

    Not much else going on. I’ve been in a bit of a funk for the last couple of weeks and I’m not feeling well. I have even less energy than usual and I would rather just crawl into bed and sleep for a week. Must be that Seasonal Affective Disorder kicking in. Ah yes. My favorite time of year.

    I gotta snap out of it quick, though. Just found out today that my DH’s entire family will all be in the same zip code for Thanksgiving Dinner… OURS! Egad. That’s the one thing about being in a wheelchair that makes life interesting sometimes. My house is the only one that is wheelchair accessible so everyone comes here. Not that I mind, except that my house looks like one giant attic that needs cleaning out. Wish us luck; it’s going to be a long month of house cleaning. But SO worth it in the end. I love my husband’s family.

    Tegan says:

    cat sitting inside a hat
    cat sitting inside a hat

    I’m off to bed early for a change. Catch you next time I’m more awake!

  • What Am I Knitting?

    Is it a kitty collar?

    cat with head through knitting on circular needles
    cat with head through knitting on circular needles

    Nope!

    It’s a square, believe it or not, knitted in the method of Vivian Hoxbro’s Domino Knitting technique. See? The corner is beginning to form:

    domino knitting, beginning of square corner being formed
    domino knitting, beginning of square corner being formed

    This first square is HUGE, with the sides being 72 stitches wide. I’m using Noro Kureyon yarn, and I am thankful that I have more than one ball of this color! I think I’m going to need it. What am I going to do with this square, you ask? I’ll tell you soon, but for now I need to finish my experiment and see if what I’m envisioning in my head will work.

    Tonight I gifted the had I finished the other day to my friend Carrie. I’m so happy that it looked perfect on her! The hat was not deep enough for my own big head and so it looked weird on me. But it looked great on her and it will be a very warm hat to wear on cold Colorado winter days.

    Anyway, I’d better go for now. I’m so tired that I can’t keep my eyes open, and my typing is horrible! You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve had to go back and correct my mistakes. I’d better quit now before it gets worse. Besides, the debate is on and it is my duty as an American to pay attention. Goodbye for now!

  • FO Report: Yet Another Hat

    Yet Another Hat completed
    Yet Another Hat completed

    Project Name: Yet Another Hat
    Source: Lifestyle Top Down Hats, No Swatch Needed
    Yarn Used: Noro Kureyon
    Needle Size: 4 (!)
    Date Started: September 20, 2008
    Date Completed: October 12, 2008

    Notes: I don’t have much to add here, except that I like this one best so far of the three that I have tried to do. Still I feel that I am on a quest for the perfect hat for me. Haven’t quite gotten there yet, though. But I know who this hat will be perfect for. Shhhh…. I’m not telling.

    New Project

    Recently I started knitting the Hypoteneuse Wrap:

    Hypoteneuse wrap just begun
    Hypoteneuse wrap just begun

    As you can see there’s not much to see yet. I’m hoping it’ll be done for Christmas.

    For some reason, I still feel pretty crappy. I’ve been fighting a bit of an infection for a couple of weeks and this one I think is taking the wind out of my sails. Sorry I’ve been so scarce lately. It has been hard to blog when I can barely keep my eyes open. Hopefully soon it’ll be back to normal around here.

  • Bowie Borders Knitting Meetup

    Time: 2:00 p.m.

    Location:
    Borders (in the same strip as Target)
    4420 Mitchellville Road
    Bowie, MD 20716

    Phone: 301.352.5560

    See you there!

  • Bowie Borders Knitting Meetup

    Time: 2:00 p.m.

    Location:
    Borders (in the same strip as Target)
    4420 Mitchellville Road
    Bowie, MD 20716

    Phone: 301.352.5560

    See you there!