I frogged about eight rows on my sweater tonight. I didn't like how the cabling on the sleeves just ended. Think I'll decrease the top until four stitches are left and cable it up. Should look really neat, I might even post a picture of my sweater when I'm finished. (Yeah, who am I kidding?)
It's almost a clear night out. There are some clouds to the west, if I'm lucky might be able to do some star gazing. Or not, I'm having a hard time staying awake.
Mike got the garage cleaned out. Jess was a good sport about helping out cleaning. She did hit me up for gas money. I told her, boy do I feel guilty about not giving her some. I think I'll get over it. The microwave and fridge are degreased. The stove and dishwasher are next on the list.
March 23, 2006
Spending the entire day at work. Feeling pretty good. Hope to stay feeling good tomorrow also. Ready to start on the toe for Mike's second sock. Then I'll start on a pair for DeLeah, then a pair for Dad. I just figure I'll give out socks for Christmas this year.
Today's weather is light sun, with wind. I haven't been out side, so I don't know if it's a biting wind or not.
Went to coffee last night. It was nice to see a few of the crowd. I don't think I'll go tonight. Don't need to spend the money.
My car is legal. :) Tomorrow after work, I'll need to take Jess down to get her registered, so she'll be legal. Nothing like dealing with a cranky, sick teen. I know, I *never* acted like that.
Today's weather is light sun, with wind. I haven't been out side, so I don't know if it's a biting wind or not.
Went to coffee last night. It was nice to see a few of the crowd. I don't think I'll go tonight. Don't need to spend the money.
My car is legal. :) Tomorrow after work, I'll need to take Jess down to get her registered, so she'll be legal. Nothing like dealing with a cranky, sick teen. I know, I *never* acted like that.
March 18
Windy day. Mostly cloudy with the sun peeking out once in a while, trying to warm the day. The wind would just cut through the sunshine making it cold. The light cloth jacket I wore, did nothing to keep me warm.
Busy day. On Wednesday, both Jess and I went to the doctor's office. Took Jess because she sounded pretty bad. I went mostly because I wasn't feeling well, but thought it would be a good idea. They took some blood, and bruised my arm. There was a welt, but mostly the dark purple along the vein. It's starting to turn lighter colors, but the middle is still white.
On Thursday, the doctor's office called and let me know what came of the blood work. Mono! Can you believe that? I'm too old to have mono. (Ow! My spleen! I can *honestly* say my spleen hurts.) Jess has the same thing, so she's pretty cranky about having to stay home.
Bought a car today. Spent more money then I intended to, but I think we can swing it. Just am slightly worried about being sick and missing work. Just need to keep the missing time less then two days a week. I tried to work on Friday, but left at 8:30; course I was there since 5:00 am.
One thing I've noticed with this disease, I need to eat about every four hours. If I don't eat then I start hurting. So I guess I'd better start eating a little healthier. Maybe mono will be the best thing for me.
Busy day. On Wednesday, both Jess and I went to the doctor's office. Took Jess because she sounded pretty bad. I went mostly because I wasn't feeling well, but thought it would be a good idea. They took some blood, and bruised my arm. There was a welt, but mostly the dark purple along the vein. It's starting to turn lighter colors, but the middle is still white.
On Thursday, the doctor's office called and let me know what came of the blood work. Mono! Can you believe that? I'm too old to have mono. (Ow! My spleen! I can *honestly* say my spleen hurts.) Jess has the same thing, so she's pretty cranky about having to stay home.
Bought a car today. Spent more money then I intended to, but I think we can swing it. Just am slightly worried about being sick and missing work. Just need to keep the missing time less then two days a week. I tried to work on Friday, but left at 8:30; course I was there since 5:00 am.
One thing I've noticed with this disease, I need to eat about every four hours. If I don't eat then I start hurting. So I guess I'd better start eating a little healthier. Maybe mono will be the best thing for me.
Friday Eve
Mike's sock:
Knit 7", Toe: 2 at end of needle, Leave 8 per
Today is going to be a good day. I thought I had left my knitting at home, was feeling all bummed. Was emptying my case and found it. I was very happy! I didn't want to face the day of doing nothing between calls. First call of the day down. Nothing like stuttering through the thing or just feeling like I was. Must be time to knit.
I left my lunch at home.
Day 2:
Went home yesterday with a nasty headache; and was in bed by 7:15. Today should be better. I think that a lot don't I? Anyway, suppose to do coffee tonight, but I'm not sure I want to. Will just stay home and knit, I save money when I'm home.
More on Mike's Socks
Heel: 20 stitches
8 per side
23, gusset
Decrease to 20
Went to Aunt Mary's birthday party last night. It started about 7 pm and we left about 8:15. I didn't get to bed until about 9. I'm very happy Mike wasn't working today, so I got to sleep in. I kept annoying him by hitting snooze for half an hour.
The Aftermath...
I didn't finish my Olympic knitting. Due to an injury, I wasn't able to knit without pain. I'm getting to the point that I can knit for a while, with little problem.
Working on Mike's sock. He's happy, but he wants eight inch cuffs. He sucks!!
Mike's Socks
CO: 80 (28, 26, 26)K2, P2Pattern 7.5 inches.5 inches in St. stitch
KO: Day 9 (I think)
Went to karate Friday night. It was a good training. Learned quite a bit. Hurt myself, there's a story, but don't want to talk about it. : ( I haven't been able to knit. So, I've lost several days. I don't think I'll be making my goals. : (
I am feeling much better today. Still want to go slow. I'll need to go for a walk later. Need to do something to build up endurance. I have none.
I finished Nan's socks today. Will start on (thrumbed) mittens soon.
I am feeling much better today. Still want to go slow. I'll need to go for a walk later. Need to do something to build up endurance. I have none.
I finished Nan's socks today. Will start on (thrumbed) mittens soon.
KO: Day 3 (or is it 4?)
The Monday that wasn't is going okay. The time gnomes are being nice today. The calls aren't to bad. I've brought a sock to work on. Was thinking I was going to bring the Olympic knitting, but I didn't want to bring the whole thing. Speaking of which, I'm behind. As of today, (12:44 PM) I've only got 20 squares done. I miscounted when I was planning my project. For some reason I put I needed to have 60 done, when I really needed 120. So I'm going to fail. :( I'll just do the best I can and call it good.
Went to karate last night. My legs were hurting last night, but today not even sore. I'll need to keep practicing to be stronger.
Went to karate last night. My legs were hurting last night, but today not even sore. I'll need to keep practicing to be stronger.
Knitting Olympics, Day 2
I'm so bummed, I lost my post from last night. I was waxing on about how I didn't think I'm going to be able to accomplish my project. I'm still thinking it will be tough, but I might get it done. I even had a time entries of me stalling.
I did figure out I can knit both colors at once. Which means I'm working on two, instead of one. I tried making four squares, but don't like how the colors mix on the purl side. The side that will be seen, so I'll have to only work two, then switch colors going up. Less sewing in the long run.
I did figure out I can knit both colors at once. Which means I'm working on two, instead of one. I tried making four squares, but don't like how the colors mix on the purl side. The side that will be seen, so I'll have to only work two, then switch colors going up. Less sewing in the long run.
The Day is Over!
It's only two days away from the Olympics. I'm starting to get a bit nervous. I'm not going to get my sweater finished before Friday, so I'll have to put it aside until the 16 days are done. I can't believe how fast this week is going by. Since I've mentioned it, time will start dragging. :(
Jess had decided she wants to start going to Karate again. Having her back will be nice, so I won't worry about falling asleep on the way home.
I didn't get this posted yesterday, so I'll just add to it today. Karate was good last night. Made it to 8:30, probably could have went until 9. Sure am tired this morning. They're talking testing in March. March isn't that far away. Guess I'd better get cracking on practicing.
The Olympics are only one day away. A bit nervous and excited. I'm thinking after I clean house on Saturday, I can spend the day knitting. And I have Monday off as well! Another day of knitting! This afghan will be done in no time!!
I'm getting tired of dealing with whinny people at work. I'm soo happy I have Monday off. It will be nice to sleep in. I'll have to wake Mike up on Wednesday as I leave for work just to be spiteful.
Jess had decided she wants to start going to Karate again. Having her back will be nice, so I won't worry about falling asleep on the way home.
I didn't get this posted yesterday, so I'll just add to it today. Karate was good last night. Made it to 8:30, probably could have went until 9. Sure am tired this morning. They're talking testing in March. March isn't that far away. Guess I'd better get cracking on practicing.
The Olympics are only one day away. A bit nervous and excited. I'm thinking after I clean house on Saturday, I can spend the day knitting. And I have Monday off as well! Another day of knitting! This afghan will be done in no time!!
I'm getting tired of dealing with whinny people at work. I'm soo happy I have Monday off. It will be nice to sleep in. I'll have to wake Mike up on Wednesday as I leave for work just to be spiteful.
The Day After...
Went to Karate last night, thought I was going to die. : ( I haven't done anything in the past three months and I can tell. I only stayed an hour. Feel pretty good today, not sore at all. I need to get on the bike and start building endurance. It's pretty sad that I can't even exercise for 30 minutes without taking a break.
Been working on Nan's sock. It's a white sock, it's just as boring as working on Mike's black socks, but I can see the stitches. Only have about an inch more to go before I'll start on the toes.
Been working on Nan's sock. It's a white sock, it's just as boring as working on Mike's black socks, but I can see the stitches. Only have about an inch more to go before I'll start on the toes.
Last night was interesting. The power went out for an hour. Figured might as well go to bed, since I could barely keep my eyes open. Half an hour later, the power kicked back on and the radio blared. So I got up, turned off the lights and radio. Just could not go to sleep, until about 7:30. I do feel much better today.
Getting closer to being done with my sweater. Only worked two rows last night before the power went off and there was no light. Starting to get a bit excited about finishing it. I'll need to get a zipper and figure out how to put it in. The Big Book of Knitting has really good instructions, so it should be easy.
Today at work I feel like I'm not helping anyone. Well that's not completely true, but there are enough people I'm not helping to cancel out the ones I am. It just gets frustrating for me. As of the 5th I'll have been doing this job for 2 months. Wow. Only 16 more to go. :)
Getting closer to being done with my sweater. Only worked two rows last night before the power went off and there was no light. Starting to get a bit excited about finishing it. I'll need to get a zipper and figure out how to put it in. The Big Book of Knitting has really good instructions, so it should be easy.
Today at work I feel like I'm not helping anyone. Well that's not completely true, but there are enough people I'm not helping to cancel out the ones I am. It just gets frustrating for me. As of the 5th I'll have been doing this job for 2 months. Wow. Only 16 more to go. :)
Planning Ahead
Last night was a bad night. Couldn't get to sleep until after 10, which makes morning come so early. Took a nap in the break room, which really seemed to help.
Keep plugging along on Nan's sock. I'm on the home stretch of the foot. Figure I'll take a picture of it and send her a copy.
I've decided that for the Knitting Olympics I'll make the whole afghan. Have a plan worked out, so I won't be as stressed. 16 days total. Figure one day for "just in case". Figure three days to knit the border. That leaves 12 days to knit the squares. I need 60 total squares. Just five squares a day and I'm done. Since I figured I can knit two at once. It will go just twice as fast. Its the sewing (the "just in case") I'm concerned about.
Keep plugging along on Nan's sock. I'm on the home stretch of the foot. Figure I'll take a picture of it and send her a copy.
I've decided that for the Knitting Olympics I'll make the whole afghan. Have a plan worked out, so I won't be as stressed. 16 days total. Figure one day for "just in case". Figure three days to knit the border. That leaves 12 days to knit the squares. I need 60 total squares. Just five squares a day and I'm done. Since I figured I can knit two at once. It will go just twice as fast. Its the sewing (the "just in case") I'm concerned about.
It Snowed
Yesterday was quite the busy day. Arranged to get off at 12:30, so I could take Jen (the eldest) to the doctor. Didn't get out until 1:00, which was quite frustrating. Spent four hours at the emergency room, only to be sent home with instructions to see the doctor on Friday. Oh well. Its not me, but it still is scary to watch.
Started Nan's socks. Using a white cotton yarn with size three needles for the leg. A simple knit 2, purl 2 stitch for 4.5 inches, then I'll switch to St. Stitch for the rest of the sock. I think I'll pick up a set of size two needles for the body as well. Maybe I'll knit Mike a pair using the size two to see how they work.
It really started snowing today. Glad I'm not driving home today. Even happier Jess isn't driving home today. I'm sure she'll be a bit crabby to walk home in the "blizzard". (Meanest Mommy in the world.) Well, the snow has stopped, now it's turning to slush. Should be even funnier to walk in.
Started Nan's socks. Using a white cotton yarn with size three needles for the leg. A simple knit 2, purl 2 stitch for 4.5 inches, then I'll switch to St. Stitch for the rest of the sock. I think I'll pick up a set of size two needles for the body as well. Maybe I'll knit Mike a pair using the size two to see how they work.
It really started snowing today. Glad I'm not driving home today. Even happier Jess isn't driving home today. I'm sure she'll be a bit crabby to walk home in the "blizzard". (Meanest Mommy in the world.) Well, the snow has stopped, now it's turning to slush. Should be even funnier to walk in.
Knitting Olympics!
I've done it. Now the implications of what I've signed myself up for is starting to settle in. It all started with a simple question from Mike. "Hey, the Yarn Harlot is doing an 2006 Knitting Olympics, are you going to take part?" (http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/olympics2006.html) I thought about it and decided, I could do it.
So I'll be scrambling to get 30 squares done before the kick off on the 10th of Feb. Seems pretty simple. I'll just stop working on the sweater. No problem there, haven't worked on it for a week now, I'm thinking the sweater is feeling a bit lonely. I know the second second that I haven't worked on in a while is plotting against me. Its moves stitches from one needle to another. I know I put 25, 26, 25. Picked it up this morning, and it was 25, 25, 26. Hmm Just slipped one to the second needle and went on. I'll need to count again later to make sure.
So I'll be scrambling to get 30 squares done before the kick off on the 10th of Feb. Seems pretty simple. I'll just stop working on the sweater. No problem there, haven't worked on it for a week now, I'm thinking the sweater is feeling a bit lonely. I know the second second that I haven't worked on in a while is plotting against me. Its moves stitches from one needle to another. I know I put 25, 26, 25. Picked it up this morning, and it was 25, 25, 26. Hmm Just slipped one to the second needle and went on. I'll need to count again later to make sure.
It's just going to be a glorious day, I just know it. Mike (the husband) was up half the night coughing. When the alarm went off this morning at 3:45 AM, I got up and jumped in the shower. The rational was, if he was going to be calling in sick, he would have told me when he turned the alarm off. (Can you see where this is going?) After a good five minutes in the shower, Mike sticks his head in and tells me he's calling in. I don't have to be to work until 6:30 AM, but I car pool with him. Hmmm, tough choice at this point in time. So I finish and go read my sock Knitters mail list then start learning how to play Civ IV. The graphics for Civ IV are different then for III or Conquests even. Reminds me more of Warcraft and I'm not
very good at Warcraft.
Went to Boise Bitch and Stitch last night. Was starting a square for a afghan, a simple bramble stitch or so I thought before I started. Casted on 22 stitches, K1, [(K, P, K), P3tog] five times, K1. After the fourth row, I count stitches. 20. What?! No problem, increase two stitches to
fudge it, work the next row. Purl back, count again. Fraggin' 20 again! GRRR!! So in frustration I rip it all out, then sit and talk. Think I'll place stitch markers between the five groups and try it again. I'll be able to see where the dropped stitch happens.
The day is almost over. I would love to be home sleeping, but still have 1.5 hours to go. It's the home run stretch. I've had a pretty good day. Think I can sail home now. :)
It's been a while since I've posted here. I've just been lazy. Plus, I've been really stressed about work. I've come to the conclusion, I want to be rich. Since I'll never inherit a bunch of money, I'll need to work for it. There is always that slim chance the lottery would come through, but until that day it's work time.
DeLeah's sister wants me to knit her several items. Made a prototype of the hat she wants. Showed it to my dad, he went on to tell me what changes need to happen. Which is a good thing, I need to know what my customer wants. I figure I'll start on a pair of thrummed mittens here in a bit. It will be good experience for me. Plus, they are suppose to be incredibly warm. Maybe I should make a pair for me. :) My aunt gave me a bunch of yarn last night. It's an acrylic, but one that I like working with. I will be able to make several hat, scarf, and mitten sets with it.
Mike has been sick for the past couple of days. If he feels anything like how I felt, then he's really sick. He's not one to stay home and sleep, when he doesn't feel well. I on the other hand, will sleep all day if given the chance.
Another fun day at work. I solved several problems and feel pretty good. To really make things better, I've moved out of the hand-holding area. Tomorrow I'll be on my own (mostly) and Monday be on my real team. Things will be very interesting from this point out.
I've finished my first sock. It does look pretty good. I've started my second one and keep thinking, I'm more then half way down with this pair. The husband has been hinting he wants more socks made, that don't have to have a pattern. He's also been implying I need to fix his bio-hazard socks. Sure it was a bad design on my part. I think I'll just rip back two rows and just bind off. He can't whine to much if I get them finished. Granted, they were done, but started unraveling. :( I think I just like top down better.
Getting that much closer to finishing my sweater. I have to keep thinking, I'm almost to the yoke. Or will be soon as I finish the front. On the plus side, I'm working both at the same time.
I really need to get pictures going, otherwise my blog won't be as kewl as the others.
I've finished my first sock. It does look pretty good. I've started my second one and keep thinking, I'm more then half way down with this pair. The husband has been hinting he wants more socks made, that don't have to have a pattern. He's also been implying I need to fix his bio-hazard socks. Sure it was a bad design on my part. I think I'll just rip back two rows and just bind off. He can't whine to much if I get them finished. Granted, they were done, but started unraveling. :( I think I just like top down better.
Getting that much closer to finishing my sweater. I have to keep thinking, I'm almost to the yoke. Or will be soon as I finish the front. On the plus side, I'm working both at the same time.
I really need to get pictures going, otherwise my blog won't be as kewl as the others.
Today's Better!
Yesterday was just a crappy, crappy, crap day. Okay, yesterday morning was. The teenaged daughter has been driving the car and left it on empty for me to drive to work. I only drive to work one day a week. I was later to work then what I wanted to be. I should have known it was only down hill from there. Started out by getting my admin account, a good thing. Then the tension started rising. I couldn't reach the database. It kept asking for a user name & password. Tried it over and over, no luck. Took someone else pointing out that maybe I was locked out. sure enough. Had to change my password to something else. An account was put into my name, it was really my fault. I didn't put in enough information. The fact it wasn't my case to begin has little bearing on the issue. There is nothing worse then crying on the job. :(
On the plus side, I've started the toe of my sock. I switched colors because I'm really afraid, I won't have enough yarn left for the second sock. There is knitting get together tonight. Will most likely just stay for an hour or so. 3:45 am comes way to early. I'll be working on my sweater found at: http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTmariah.html Can't wait until I have it done.
I'm been trying to figure out what my next project will be for me. I've got some dark purple microspun. I'm thinking maybe something like Tempting II found at: http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTtemptingII.html. I'll need to swatch before I just jump and go, but Mike's sweater will be first. He wants a cardigan. It's a good thing he wheres the items I knit for him. ;)
Was Busy, But Now....
Monday was a holiday but I was at work. Granted, I wasn't working overly hard but I was there. Today, on the other hand, I've been very busy. It's been very busy, until about half an hour ago. Not really complaining. :)
I got a great knitting book for Christmas, pulled it out the day before and learned how to do a new type of heel. It looks very neat. I'll force the husband to get pictures, so they can be posted. I'll need to start measuring soon for my new sock. Now I'm worrying if I'll have enough yarn for the second one. Maybe I'll do the toes in a different color.
The youngest daughter is in trouble, so she's laying pretty low. She works tonight, but has to wait for us to get home so she can have the car keys. I'll be holding on to them this weekend as well, since I volunteered to work. Just the meanest mommy in the world.
I got a great knitting book for Christmas, pulled it out the day before and learned how to do a new type of heel. It looks very neat. I'll force the husband to get pictures, so they can be posted. I'll need to start measuring soon for my new sock. Now I'm worrying if I'll have enough yarn for the second one. Maybe I'll do the toes in a different color.
The youngest daughter is in trouble, so she's laying pretty low. She works tonight, but has to wait for us to get home so she can have the car keys. I'll be holding on to them this weekend as well, since I volunteered to work. Just the meanest mommy in the world.
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