Two Days
Yet another post in which I totally don’t try to write anything interesting. In short, Matt’s back from his work trip for a whopping two days before going back for another week.
But, look, a new WIP!
Recent Yarn Purchases
I tried really hard to be good. I tried not to buy yarn. But, yeah, didn’t work.
Here’s what I’ve bought lately:
- Berroco Comfort DK: destined to become an Odessa for me
- Cascade Eco Wool: will be turned into as many hats as I can for classmates and friends
- Tahki Tinki: Mittens for me
- Debbie Bliss Fez: Not sure yet, maybe mittens for a friend
FO: Odessa for Leah
One day, when we were busy working on statistics homework, Leah asked me to make her a hat (or did I offer?). Being wool-allergic, the Dark Horse Fantasy was the perfect choice and, hey, I had it in one of her favorite colors. I started making it Sunday night and finished it this afternoon. I’m certainly going to make the pattern again, it’s the perfect combination of simplicity and complexity.
Try On
So, I tried on the sweater last night and, thankfully, it’s fitting perfectly.
Return to Normalcy
No, normalcy is probably not a word but I simply do not care. I’m back to my old self today, having fully adjusted to the quietness of the house without Matt. I’ve taken to 1) eating junk food and 2) watching lots of TV online. It’s really helping to keep me distracted. Plus, hey, I’ve gotten tons more knitting done than I would have usually (no one other than the cats to ignore).
Progress shot (not really exciting) of the lavendar sweater. I’ve only got about six inches to go on the body (don’t worry, will try on before deeming it complete) then the horribly boring bit of the sleeves. I’m not going to have any problem getting it finished this month. Woohoo! (Beth and Rosemary – how are you sweaters coming along?)
Then, a new project, a hat for my friend, Leah. It’s the Odessa pattern by Grumperina in leftovers from Maegan’s gray sweater which I will eventually blog about (when Matt’s back with the good camera).
One is the Lonliest Number
It’s that time of year, time for Matt to go on a business trip and me to stay here, lonely. Don’t get me wrong, I get that he needs to go and isn’t like he enjoys leaving me home, but that doesn’t make it any better. He left this afternoon and will be back Friday night. Thankfully, I have class until late Monday – Wednesday and Thursday I can keep myself busy by going to knit night at Fibre Space. But, tonight, I feel horrible. If it weren’t for Leah chatting with me on AIM – which I had not been on since last semester and that was only to chat during class – and watching episode after episode of Greek, I would be going nuts.
(Sorry for such a lame post. It’s all I could muster today.)
Homebody
I barely left the house today – only long enough to pick up breakfast. Between having the smoker on in the backyard and the guys from the gas company replacing our gas meter, we couldn’t really leave the house. I probably would have gone to the knitting shop except Matt’s leaving tomorrow on business so I’m in the treasure-every-moment phase of preparing for him to leave.
Oh, and here’s how far I’ve gotten on the sweater.
Post ‘O Random Pictures
Welcome to my post of random photos. There’s nothing tying any of this together. Really.
1. My old blog writing location: Messy desk in our upstairs office. Surrounded by not only yarn but dead computers, rarely used TV, and school stuff
2. My new blog writing location: Living room, using new PC with easy access to Diet Coke, snacks, and bad TV. Much preferred.
3. Shoes my Mom bought me – aren’t they awesome?
4. Yarn Beth got me as a thank you (against my wishes). The blue/green is from Saarbrucken, the town we almost wound up in after mis-reading a train station sign in Meinz, Germany the April before last.
New Sweater Idea
I did wind up starting a new sweater, after all. I blame Beth and Rosemary and their NaKniSweMo efforts. While I’m not going to be making the same pattern as them, I am joining them in spirit. I decided on the Sage Blouse (Rav Link).
The pattern actually calls for the Rowan Cashcotton DK so, hey, I know it’ll work. I really love the sleeve detail and the sort of, kind of lace pattern at the yoke. I haven’t gotten very far, as you can see, but that’s not surprising as my main knitting days are weekend days. Matt’s gone next week for work so I expect to do even more knitting in the evening.
Sky
No time to really write today. So, instead, here’s a picture of the sky as seen on my walk from my car to campus this afternoon. Pretty, eh?
