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February 16, 2008
single sock syndrome plus landbase scarf
Marcel and I have had the winter blahs, big time-
Its been a tad chilly so we broke out Marcel's favorite t-shirt, for wearing around the house.
He loves his red blankie too, oblivious as he is to the fact that is sheds evil red lint onto everything, and I mean everything!
But a little dawg with a bald undercarriage needs all the help he can get during this the longest February ever- at least that's how it seems. Longer than all the others. How did it happen?
Since we have a lot of time on our hands, sometimes we plot mischief.
But mostly, I knit while he snoozes.
Sometimes I finish things!
You may remember the Protect Your Landbase Scarf for Oso-
Made entirely from Manos and Malabrigo leftover from other projects, towards the end it was rather a white-knuckle project, as I used certain colors down to mere centimeters-
There were literally millions of ends for weaving, and I got them all done in under 3 days, without losing my mind.
It looks very fetching on, and, having taken it for a test drive around the house, I found it to be extremely warm and wooley.
Also, I have finished the first of what are most likely going to be a mismatched pair of striped socks-
Marcel really didn't want to pose with it, not sure why but one never knows with that boy-
The colors contrast nicely with denim blue, I think, and plus I think there will still be enough cold weather for wool sock wearing.
One more shot, for your viewing pleasure, and mine, because I like it so much-
Oh, now do I have the will to knit the other! Stay apprised of developments on the Knit-A-Log.
In other news, I will not be going to graduate school in the fall, which is disappointing but also kind of a relief. Details upon request. In any event, big thanks to everyone who helped and supported my application efforts- I kiss all of you a thousand times.
There is still Ragdale- but I won't know about that until April, a month which feels so distant as to be impossible from this mid-February perspective. In the meantime I am hoping to drown my sorrows with yarn, more sock knitting, and a new book- have you seen it???- by longtime fave, Julie Doucet.
Julie, oh Julie!! I love you, Julie!
Posted by pippypippy at February 16, 2008 12:57 PM
Comments
your dog is very flat faced..
Posted by: Mr. G. S. at February 16, 2008 11:10 PM
your dog is very flatly faced
Posted by: Mr. G. S. at February 16, 2008 11:10 PM