The Calm Before (and After) the Storm
We had some pretty heavy thunderstorms last night, and the rain continued through much of today. The neighbors a couple doors down lost a big tree branch, and we got some desperately-needed rain - not just for our lawn, but the farmers have been worried for their crops, so I'm happy for them, too. Unfortunately, it didn't break the heat wave, so we spent much of the day inside again.
Here's the promised picture of Julie - I had a hard time getting her to let me take it because she was too busy talking on her play cell phone.
I spent a few minutes this afternoon rewinding some of the balls that came in so that they would stay neat in the basket as I knit them. Here's a picture Joe took as I held Sophie in my lap and tried to unwrap a particularly messy tangle.
I didn't get as much knitting done today as I would have liked, but there are definitely several new squares since my last picture. I kept adding more to the end because I really want to make sure it's wide enough for two people to comfortably cuddle under it together. Looking at this picture, if you can imagine all the blocks in even rows instead of a few sticking out here and there, you can almost pretend that it is a scarf I'm knitting instead of a blanket. A scarf out of sock yarn is a lot less ridiculous than a blanket. If this project appeals to you, but the sheer number of stitches required is intimidating, consider making a wild and crazy scarf. You need a lot fewer scraps - I could have completed one from my own modest stash - and if that were my goal, I'd be about done right now.
Meg in Alabama commented on knitting in ends as you go instead of weaving them in later. I didn't mention this approach last night since it's one I've tried in the past with mixed results - it's okay, just not my favorite. I did a couple that way today, and they look fine. I worry a little bit about them holding as well - something about going for a ways in one direction and then turning back seems to lock those ends into place a bit better for my peace of mind. I'd much rather see ends knitted in as Meg described than knotted, so by all means if that makes you happy, you have my blessing!
Sophie has been up on and off all evening. She's laying asleep on the Boppy pillow in my lap as I type right now. It's time for everyone to go to bed. We have knitting group in the morning, and boy do I have stories to tell! Plus, as we speak, there may be packages headed my way, converging on our little white stucco house for me to open and revel in. I want to be well-rested for that!
Here's the promised picture of Julie - I had a hard time getting her to let me take it because she was too busy talking on her play cell phone.
I spent a few minutes this afternoon rewinding some of the balls that came in so that they would stay neat in the basket as I knit them. Here's a picture Joe took as I held Sophie in my lap and tried to unwrap a particularly messy tangle.
I didn't get as much knitting done today as I would have liked, but there are definitely several new squares since my last picture. I kept adding more to the end because I really want to make sure it's wide enough for two people to comfortably cuddle under it together. Looking at this picture, if you can imagine all the blocks in even rows instead of a few sticking out here and there, you can almost pretend that it is a scarf I'm knitting instead of a blanket. A scarf out of sock yarn is a lot less ridiculous than a blanket. If this project appeals to you, but the sheer number of stitches required is intimidating, consider making a wild and crazy scarf. You need a lot fewer scraps - I could have completed one from my own modest stash - and if that were my goal, I'd be about done right now.
Meg in Alabama commented on knitting in ends as you go instead of weaving them in later. I didn't mention this approach last night since it's one I've tried in the past with mixed results - it's okay, just not my favorite. I did a couple that way today, and they look fine. I worry a little bit about them holding as well - something about going for a ways in one direction and then turning back seems to lock those ends into place a bit better for my peace of mind. I'd much rather see ends knitted in as Meg described than knotted, so by all means if that makes you happy, you have my blessing!
Sophie has been up on and off all evening. She's laying asleep on the Boppy pillow in my lap as I type right now. It's time for everyone to go to bed. We have knitting group in the morning, and boy do I have stories to tell! Plus, as we speak, there may be packages headed my way, converging on our little white stucco house for me to open and revel in. I want to be well-rested for that!
posted by Shelly Kang at 12:15 AM
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I sent some yarn your way this morning, so expect a package from Down Under in 10-14 days. That is assuming Australia Post don't take forever, like they often do with my international post.
I've got five squares together and one on the way, eek! I must stop, I must stop! I can't stop...
Your girls are just adorable! My daughter is 12 going on 25, and at that "Oh, MO-ther!" eye-rolling stage. Less than adorable, believe me. Enjoy the cute littleness while you can! (The only thing is, just when you swear you could murder your teen for the good of humanity, they do something SO mature and SO thoughtful that you just can't do it. This is what preserves the species, I believe.)
Yup, hot up here in Canada too. The weatherdude says there are thunderstorms headed our way, but that the heat will still be here. Yippee! Heat AND humidity....
What a fun looking blankie...not going to make one (I'm still surprised that I even own sock yarn, much less actually make socks with it...)but it's going to be AWESOME when done...the children are adorable too...(can they not be at that age? Don't think so...) I sent you a little teeny bits of yarn...just haven't knit that many socks!
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