June 24, 2007
Okay, it's time to get everything back to some kind of normal. Or at least, approaching normal. (Which is about as close as we get most times, anyway!)
Grandma's funeral service was lovely, and all of you who said the service would help were right.
The knitting has suffered, but I promise that there has been some going on.
No Saturday sky this week (we spent it in a freezing school hall, watching children of various sizes dance about the stage), but here's a Sunday sky instead.
More rain! Months ago, I swore that I'd never compain about the rain because we needed it so badly. I may go back on that promise if it keeps up like this.
This is also the excuse for any crappy pictures I'm about to show. There's no decent light for pictures, I'm afraid.
The socks have been tossed on the UFO pile in a temper. BlueADT and I have decided to work on them together, toe-up, in a few weeks. Surely this time it'll all go well.
Famous last words!
Emily has been dropping hints like anvils about wanting a new scarf for school, so I decided to start work on that when the socks went off track. I'd ordered some Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Navy from Janette's Rare Yarns, and was going to design something myself, but then I saw Elbac in Knitty, and decided it was too nice to stuff about with.
Navy blue cables on a dreary day... Not so good for pictures! One of 63 repeats done. Don't hold your breath waiting for it guys! I love Cashmerino. And Em is pretty impressed with it, too. She just wants me to knit it more quickly.
The main thing I've been working on is the pink/purple baby cardi.
One back, two fronts.
Two blurry sleeves, up to the raglan shaping. I'd like to say I hope to finish it this week, but I've got another busy one coming up. And if I say I plan to finish it, it just won't happen.
So I won't say it. I might just hope it, quietly.
I was emailing Amanda earlier in the week, and Roxie was mentioned. As I was answering her email, I looked over at the doll, and the photo opportunity was too good to ignore.
She's made herself right at home!
Posted by Donna at June 24, 2007 04:22 PMComments
A late sky is better than no sky -- thanks for sharing the picture! I like the elbac pattern more now that I've seen it done in another yarn. The navy is gorgeous! The cardi seems to be coming along quite nicely, and I *lurve* Roxy's odalisque pose!!
Posted by: Sus at June 25, 2007 03:12 AMI think the doll needs a name. Any suggestions? We can't keep referring to her as "the doll," because she like a family member lounging around on the sofa.
Posted by: Diana at June 25, 2007 07:25 AMOne other comment about "the doll".... I think you need to assign her some chores. She looks way too comfy.
Posted by: Diana at June 25, 2007 07:26 AMCashmerino is a great yarn isn't it. One day I'd like to make a big throw out of cashmerino and just roll around in it all day!! I really like the scarf pattern - looks great in the navy.
Posted by: Rose Red at June 25, 2007 09:36 AMGlad to hear the funeral helped.
Love the baby knits. Baby things are so much fun to knit.
I also love Elbac and don't know how I went by it when that issue came out. Sometimes I think I need to see others make something before they click with me. I will be making one sometime soon.
And the doll, she looks all comfy on that couch. She would probably startle me as I would forget she was there.
Posted by: Suzanne at June 25, 2007 10:15 AMLovely knitting, and I am so glad you were able to find some comfort in your Grandma's funeral.
Roxie may need to pay some rent soon if this lolling about continues!
Posted by: amanda j at June 25, 2007 07:47 PMI haven't seen that scarf pattern before. I really like it. Hope the sun shines soon and you get a little break from the rain.
Posted by: Wool Winder at June 25, 2007 10:47 PMloving Roxie's way to just make herself at home. now will she be the next blog model of the year. Should make her the scarf and beanie model.
Does she help clean Emily's room yet or is she just a muse.
good to hear that things are going well despite the glorious knitting weather that is actually coming down here too and did yesterday when I attempted to shop up your way.
Posted by: metal and knit at June 26, 2007 12:14 AMI LOVE Roxie! You are very talented to be able to sew that girl together. Are you making her some clothes? I mean, she IS naked!
Posted by: Evelyn at June 26, 2007 04:17 AMNo, don't you dare complain about the rain. You might jinx it. Just tell the rain Gods to move it all further north. You've had heaps, we need more. I think it makes perfect sense. :o)
Posted by: Terri at June 26, 2007 12:32 PM
LOL, now you just need to teach Roxie to wash the dishes and vacuum... but she does seem to be shaping up as a lady of leisure.
So glad the funeral was helpful, and that you're getting rain. And the baby cardy looks just beautiful!
Posted by: Jejune at June 24, 2007 09:41 PM