Ravelympics 2010

The games aren't only in Vancouver, BC!  I've finished one project (most of my events are WIP dancing) and am working on two at the same time--more or less.  It's fun.  Time to get back to the TV to watch the men skate.

Valentine

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Birthday wishes and snow!

Happy 100th Birthday to the Boy Scouts of America!

We're in the grip of a good old-fashioned snow!  It's realy lovely, but a little bit of a pain to have to drive in it.  I have to work today and tonight.  A good day to wear my uniform!  My new sweater looks nice with my uniform...the rusty brown matches the khaki and O D green!  

As I look out my window I can see that we're at about 15" or so.  It felt like a LOT more when I was shoveling it off the deck this morning!  Jim had to re-plow Eevee's trails in the back yard.  This is good snowshoeing weather.  Maybe we'll be able to do that over the weekend.  

I've finally got a photo of the Rustic cardigan, which looks very nice with my uniform today.  I had one of my students take a photo of me this morning after class.

Thinking of green and steeks

I'm making progress on the cardigan and the vest.  You can see the three-stitch steek forming nicely up the front of the cardigan.  The vest is very fun to knit and I really like the Donnegal yarn.  My fingers feel soft from the bit of lanolin in the yarn.  The cabling is easy, although I got ahead of myself and forgot to make the first twists in the middle.  It was only one row, so not a big deal.  I rarely knit anything without having to tink at some point. 

We're having very cold temps, but it's sunny and doesn't seem so cold.   Eevee uses her paths to navigate around the yard.  I need to bring in some wood for the fireplace before we get more snow.

The deep freeze is back

The January thaw is over and the cold and a fresh coating of snow is back.  I was getting a bit tired of the melting slop. 

I'm actively knitting on  four projects at present.  The #11 cardigan is progressing quickly.  I do like the thought of a steek, although I'll know more when I secure and cut it!  I began the Stone Walls vest with the two hanks of gorgeous green yarn from Ireland.  I wanted to do the XO vest, but I want to be sure to have enough.  I'm almost finished with the 2 1/2-inches of ribbing and then will start the texture and cabling.  That's the best part.  I have two sock yarn scarves going, which are great for tucking into my bag when I'm out and about.  Since Mom and I can't go out today, I'll probably take along the two big projects so she can see them. 

In February, I'll be finishing up my first Wood Badge ticket.  That will be nice!  Four more to go after that.  I have 15 months to finish all five.  One thing I'm determined to finish this year is my Level II Master Handknitting.  It's a great program that makes one really dig in and focus on technique, history, writing, and projects.  Level I helped me become a better knitter and teacher.

I made the cookies from the mix Mom made at one of her activities.  They are really good, too.  The jar was so charming, I hated to empty it, but we needed some home-baked goodies over the weekend.  With Ben gone I don't bake as much.  Jim's working hard for cycling and Philmont and I'm just trying to keep my "girlish" figure.  I'd really rather just crop, cut, and paste with Photo Editor, but alas, it's not possible!