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Showing posts with label shape it scarf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shape it scarf. Show all posts

25.3.09

Time Marches on!

25.03 Today we have a chilly coat of snow on the ground. So much for spring. That's okay, it gives me a chance to wear my sweaters longer!
Ben was home for spring break last week and we enjoyed our time together. We spent most of the week at the U of M Aquatic Center watching NCAA DIII swimming. It's exciting to watch! We sat with other team parents and it was nice to visit with them and cheer on our swimmers.
Into the frog pond today. I can't believe I didn't notice that I was supposed to knit the knits and purl the purls for the raglan shaping. I rather liked the visible decreases before the knitting faeries added to the pattern! AAK! Anyway, I like knitting this yarn and just want to prolong my experience...riiiight!
28.03 Well, the best laid plans seem to change, but what else is new?? Before I get into my po
st, I'm going to tackle this room...
29.03 I tackled the room and found my pound of gray roving. I knew I had more than what I took up to the retreat! Good grief! My stash is much smaller than I thought. The spinning fiber takes up more room than the yarn. I have one tub of yarn for specific projects, one for spinning and knitting tools, one for felting, and the rest are handspun and fiber. The acrylic and blends are for charity knitting and bed socks. I'm back on track with the Montauk, but it still isn't interesting enough to take a photo, yet. The sleeves are going to be quick and then I just have to frog and re-knit the raglan shaping for the fronts (those dang knitting faeries!). I finished another Shape It Scarf with some yarn I got at Depth of Field. It's similar to Koigu and I used every bit of that lovely, soft yarn.
It's been a busy month. Angelika returned to Germany, Ben came home for break, we spent a good part of the week at the Aquatic Center at the U of M for the NCAA Division III National Swim Meet. It was fun to watch. Ben's first high school coach was one of the timers and the high school diving coach presented the diving awards. Old home week! We sat with the team families and it was great to cheer on the swimmers. The last evening we all went to Annie's in Dinky Town on campus. Wonderful burgers, malts,and fries! Wow, time flew and it's all a blur...

11.2.09

Wednesday

Today's my day to get stuff done around the house. It's one day when I don't have to be anyplace other than bell practice later today. It's still pretty dreary outside, but I like days like this. Even though it's warmer, I may start up a little fire in the fireplace when I'm done with work.
The Montauk is progressing, I have the back done. I got sidetracked by some lovely Araucania Ulmo in a pink and orange colorway for a Shape It Scarf, but Sally Melville. My students in the 2-4 Sunday class started making the scarf from one skein of the yarn before Christmas and things took off from there. The colors are wonderful and the drape is perfect for year round wear.
Seamus made his debut last week and everyone was quite taken with him. I bought some stuff to make Valentines for friends and have to post them today. The antique Valentines are part of my collection.
Jim is taking Angelika and I out to lunch in St. Paul on Saturday and then we'll explore the shops in the tunnels. Sounds like fun! Angelika made an almond cake the other day. Oh my, is it good!
I got a lot accomplished today. I made some Valentines and then addressed some others and made up a box for Ben. He's on taper, so I sent him some Altoids. I have some mending to do and then it'll be time for bell practice.