Wool & Words

What a weekend! It's Wednesday, I know, so I'm headed toward the next one, but I haven't yet recovered from the joys of the last. Not to harp too much on this one, but that Daylight Savings Time is still whomping on me. Maybe tomorrow I'll feel more human.

I was unable to get to the Police Station to pick up a copy of the report regarding Monday's adventure. I'll update as soon as I have any news. Thanks for the support--it was really nothing, but the frustration was just so unnecessary.

Knitting News

Last night I finished something. Behold the glory of the Prayer Shawl.

It now goes into a box to be sent to the intended recipient. I can't decide if I'd like to do another. It was not very challenging and while I certainly don't mind low intensity projects, this one just really didn't do it for me. It's very soft and cozy, though, and I hope that my aunt will enjoy it.

Of course, there hasn't been a link in the sidebar for a page for this one, so I'm feeling particularly silly because I can't tick this off of the list. But I'm soooo close to finishing the Spiral Blankie (still looks like a big cream bag) that I'll soon have something to remove. The second sleeve of the EZ Homespun Pullover is on the needles and 1/3 done, so I should be joining those pieces all together soon and then making the tough decision between raglan and saddle shoulder shaping. I think the raglan will win.

The clogs are coming along. I finished one while watching the Final Four game between GA Tech and Oklahoma State.

While I don't go in for superstition, I have to wonder if GA Tech's heartbreaking loss in the finals to U Conn wasn't due to my non-Tech knitting project during the game (I was working on the shawl). The last clog (that I'll make ever!) is patiently awaiting completion.

I am no longer, however, knitting alone. Witness the awesome power of love and knitting obsession.

What a sweetie! There he is, working diligently on his first project, a version of Wendy's Kitty Bed in Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool. He made the dpn's to start the project from dowel rods. I'd say he did a good job!

The plan is to dye the bed after the knitting is finished...we'll see how that works. I'm skeptical, but he seems to think it will work. How quickly they leave the nest.

Other News

This weekend is, as I'm sure you all know, Easter. I absolutely LOVE Easter, for spiritual as well as secular reasons. I particularly love all the fun goodies you can get. Like these:

I'll be filling these up with chocolatey goodies for Steve's nieces and nephews. We're doing the family gathering thing Saturday, and while time is limited for me, I'm really looking forward to seeing them.