I finished my socks. My new job is really cutting into my knitting time. I think I'm okay with less knitting time, as long as I'm off the phones.
My head hurts something awful. It’s been going on for the past week; I thought it was the smoke from all the fires. The air was so bad, couldn't even see the foot hills because visibility was very poor.
I don't like the yarn I'm using to make these new anklets. The dye job was done very poorly and there are large splats of color. There is blue in the yellows. The pinks have long strips of white. I would be very upset if I had paid full price for the skein. Half price sales are wonderful, but there are times.
Sock:
20 rows for the heel
Eight stitches left after the first turn on each side
Continue the heel pattern to the end of the turn
Monday, August 28
It's Monday and school will be starting in three hours. I'm sure we'll hear something about it when we get home. I didn't charge my walkman - yes, I know it's really not a walkman, but that's what they were called in the 80's - so no music for me all day today. Just hope the music lasts until the start of my shift and the hour afterwards would be nice as well.
Finally decided on a scarf pattern for the guy’s. It's a rip off of a wash cloth pattern, but it works just fine.
CO: 30, Knit 4 rows
Row 1: K2, P2, *YB slip 1, P2*, K2
Row 2: K4, *P1, K2*, K2
I've started the heel of my sock. I don't understand how so many people complain about second sock syndrome. The second sock practically jumps off the needles. Maybe the complaint is goes to fast.
Work heel?! That's all I said? Yes, but normally I put down how many rows I do of worked heel. If I don’t keep track of what I’m doing, I forget. Now I have to go count on the first sock. I'll bet I didn't even put down how many stitches I need to keep before I turn the heel either. Nope. I'm going to be walking around with two different heels. Good thing most people don't look at socks. Hmm looks like 20 (or is that 21) rows.
Finally decided on a scarf pattern for the guy’s. It's a rip off of a wash cloth pattern, but it works just fine.
CO: 30, Knit 4 rows
Row 1: K2, P2, *YB slip 1, P2*, K2
Row 2: K4, *P1, K2*, K2
I've started the heel of my sock. I don't understand how so many people complain about second sock syndrome. The second sock practically jumps off the needles. Maybe the complaint is goes to fast.
Work heel?! That's all I said? Yes, but normally I put down how many rows I do of worked heel. If I don’t keep track of what I’m doing, I forget. Now I have to go count on the first sock. I'll bet I didn't even put down how many stitches I need to keep before I turn the heel either. Nope. I'm going to be walking around with two different heels. Good thing most people don't look at socks. Hmm looks like 20 (or is that 21) rows.
Saturday, August 26
It has been a busy week for me. On Wednesday, I belted up. I'm not sure I'm ready to have color yet. They must know what they're doing, because I sure don't. Grilltech has promised to clean out the weight room, so we can start weight training again. I want to stop feeling so drained after work outs.
I still don't have a major project going on in knitting. Not sure why, just don't. I'm thinking I should start a quick scarf and get it knocked out. Maybe I'll feel better about knitting once the project is done.
My new job is going well. I don't quite have the time to blog as much anymore. I'm sure when I'm done training; I'll be able to get back to writing more.
I still don't have a major project going on in knitting. Not sure why, just don't. I'm thinking I should start a quick scarf and get it knocked out. Maybe I'll feel better about knitting once the project is done.
My new job is going well. I don't quite have the time to blog as much anymore. I'm sure when I'm done training; I'll be able to get back to writing more.
Tuesday, August 22
Last night I ripped out the scarf and casted on with 40 stitches. Now the scarf is wide enough, but some how I couldn't get the number of stitches on the purl side to come out correctly. So I just put the knitting down and watched TV last night. I'll try again tonight.
I didn't even make it to karate. Yes, I know I should have gone. I just didn't. I’ll make it to class on Wednesday and Friday. Plus, the walking on days I don't have class does help.
I finished my sock today. Knit to 7.5, and then leave two at the end of the needle for the toe. Should be ready to cast on here in a few minutes.
I didn't even make it to karate. Yes, I know I should have gone. I just didn't. I’ll make it to class on Wednesday and Friday. Plus, the walking on days I don't have class does help.
I finished my sock today. Knit to 7.5, and then leave two at the end of the needle for the toe. Should be ready to cast on here in a few minutes.
Monday, August 21
From a few days ago:
Not much to talk about today. I didn't knit last night, I finished my smut book. Towards the end, it just was well, gross. I ended up skipping whole pages. I did work out. Wasn't to my projected goal time, but it was a start. I'll get better as time goes on.
From today:
I finished Lesiel last night. I'm not sure it's long enough, it does fit around my neck with some left over, and so it can be. I've started another scarf. I don't think one is wide enough. It's 30 stitches and I'm just not happy with. The pattern is very easy:
Row 1: Knit 1, * slip 1, knit 1, PSSO, before sliding off, needle, knit one between the two stitches *, knit 1
Row 2: *Purl 2 together, before sliding off needle, purl one between the two stitches
I've only completed about six rows, so will most likely rip it back and start over with 40 stitches, instead of the 30. I've finished the gusset on my sock. I’m now working on the long foot part. The way the reports are crawling along this morning, I might get it done today. Quite the scary thought.
Today is the first day I'm working without a safety net. I'm feeling quite a bit frustrated because the system is running so slowly. I'm not going to get today's AM report done on time, really, I don't think anyone is going to get it out on time, but it bothers me. I just want to scream at the screen, "hurry up!" but it's not going to help. I just keep working on the sock and check to see if the screen has turned blue, instead of grey. Maybe today wasn't the day to drink some caffeine.
Not much to talk about today. I didn't knit last night, I finished my smut book. Towards the end, it just was well, gross. I ended up skipping whole pages. I did work out. Wasn't to my projected goal time, but it was a start. I'll get better as time goes on.
From today:
I finished Lesiel last night. I'm not sure it's long enough, it does fit around my neck with some left over, and so it can be. I've started another scarf. I don't think one is wide enough. It's 30 stitches and I'm just not happy with. The pattern is very easy:
Row 1: Knit 1, * slip 1, knit 1, PSSO, before sliding off, needle, knit one between the two stitches *, knit 1
Row 2: *Purl 2 together, before sliding off needle, purl one between the two stitches
I've only completed about six rows, so will most likely rip it back and start over with 40 stitches, instead of the 30. I've finished the gusset on my sock. I’m now working on the long foot part. The way the reports are crawling along this morning, I might get it done today. Quite the scary thought.
Today is the first day I'm working without a safety net. I'm feeling quite a bit frustrated because the system is running so slowly. I'm not going to get today's AM report done on time, really, I don't think anyone is going to get it out on time, but it bothers me. I just want to scream at the screen, "hurry up!" but it's not going to help. I just keep working on the sock and check to see if the screen has turned blue, instead of grey. Maybe today wasn't the day to drink some caffeine.
Wednesday, August 16
Tuesday was a busy day for me and the youngest. We started off with getting her registered for school. She's a senior and didn't want to go by herself. So I skipped work and went with her. She's all signed up and got a sweatshirt out of the deal as well. We went to bank then went and picked up new cell phones. The youngest is all sorts of happy because she now has a real cell phone instead of the pay as you go type. She was forever running out of minutes. On the plus side, she now has 1000 text messages she can send out.
The highlight of the day was the Red Hot Chili Pepper's concert. All I can say is W-O-W! Today my ears are still ringing, I'm dead tired, but it was great. It was amazing to listen to the crowd. The chords of a song would start and people would just go crazy. Anthony (or the future son-in-law according to my youngest) would start singing and the crowd would just about drown him out.
I also brought my sock knitting with me. Since I carry the knitting around in a Crown Royal bag, I was asked to open the bag. The nice officer seriously looked in the bag with his flashlight, and then looked at me with a what-the-frag expression. I told him, it's my knitting. He was fighting to keep a straight face. If there hadn't been people behind me, I might have shown him. I'm such an uber-knitter. I did manage to get in about an hour and a half worth of knitting done.
I also spent about the first half of the concert trying to figure out Anthony's gloves. The youngest had to tell me what the design on the other glove was. She says it’s a broken heart. It's something I think I can make.
The highlight of the day was the Red Hot Chili Pepper's concert. All I can say is W-O-W! Today my ears are still ringing, I'm dead tired, but it was great. It was amazing to listen to the crowd. The chords of a song would start and people would just go crazy. Anthony (or the future son-in-law according to my youngest) would start singing and the crowd would just about drown him out.
I also brought my sock knitting with me. Since I carry the knitting around in a Crown Royal bag, I was asked to open the bag. The nice officer seriously looked in the bag with his flashlight, and then looked at me with a what-the-frag expression. I told him, it's my knitting. He was fighting to keep a straight face. If there hadn't been people behind me, I might have shown him. I'm such an uber-knitter. I did manage to get in about an hour and a half worth of knitting done.
I also spent about the first half of the concert trying to figure out Anthony's gloves. The youngest had to tell me what the design on the other glove was. She says it’s a broken heart. It's something I think I can make.
Monday, August 14
Starting today, I can no longer be officially called Knittech. Instead, I should be known as KnitWFM. Will I change my name? Of course not, I like how it looks. I started my new job today. Spent a lot of day, waiting - which really means, knitting while waiting - for reports. They're starting me out pretty slowly, don't want to overwhelm the newbie. For which, I'm extremely greatful. I guess the guy I'm replacing is leaving on Friday. Friday! Will I have time to learn everything?
I've finished the tube top. I showed it C, who laughed and said, "Can't remember ever being that small." Yeah, me neither. I've started working on my sock. I'm using the Lana Grossa Meilenweit Fun, but the color way is wrong. Mine is blues and greys, not the rainbow colors.
I think I'm going to teach sock knitting for some friends, when they open their shop. It should be a lot of fun. I'll need to write my patterns down, so I'm prepaired for the process. I need to do some some thinking about the number of classes and how much it will cost. Don't want to overly pricey, but I want to be fair.
Sock stats:
CO 80
(Ktbl 2, P2) for two inches.
Knit for four inches.
Work heel.
I've finished the tube top. I showed it C, who laughed and said, "Can't remember ever being that small." Yeah, me neither. I've started working on my sock. I'm using the Lana Grossa Meilenweit Fun, but the color way is wrong. Mine is blues and greys, not the rainbow colors.
I think I'm going to teach sock knitting for some friends, when they open their shop. It should be a lot of fun. I'll need to write my patterns down, so I'm prepaired for the process. I need to do some some thinking about the number of classes and how much it will cost. Don't want to overly pricey, but I want to be fair.
Sock stats:
CO 80
(Ktbl 2, P2) for two inches.
Knit for four inches.
Work heel.
Tuesday, August 8
It was just way to hot knit last night. I didn't even go to karate either. Yes, I know, I should have gone, but it was hard enough just sitting there and breathing. Tonight the air conditioning comes on so the house will be cool enough to sleep. I'll also practice. October is coming up fast, which means belt testing. I never really thought about advancing, it’s just something I want to do.
Still haven't heard anything about the WFM job. I've put in for another job also, I'm not sure what it is about, but it requires access. PHB is talking about applying for the job also. Yeah, competing with the PHB; doesn’t seem like a smart idea. But darn it, I want off the phones.
I have two and half more inches to go before I start the decreases for the tube top. By the end of the day I have one and a half left. It’s hard to say at this point in the morning.
It's the end of the day and I have one and half inches left. Pretty good estimate. I'll be happy to get this project finished. It's August and I'm starting to have Christmas nightmares. Sure I have plenty of time, but I like to be ahead of the game.
Still haven't heard anything about the WFM job. I've put in for another job also, I'm not sure what it is about, but it requires access. PHB is talking about applying for the job also. Yeah, competing with the PHB; doesn’t seem like a smart idea. But darn it, I want off the phones.
I have two and half more inches to go before I start the decreases for the tube top. By the end of the day I have one and a half left. It’s hard to say at this point in the morning.
It's the end of the day and I have one and half inches left. Pretty good estimate. I'll be happy to get this project finished. It's August and I'm starting to have Christmas nightmares. Sure I have plenty of time, but I like to be ahead of the game.
Monday, August 7
I finished Grilltech's socks. I finished the second sock with the main color, so there was a green stripe at the toe. I went and cut back the first sock and finished it with the main color so they match. Well as much as fraternal twins can match. They look pretty good. He's wearing them today, to show how much he enjoys the hard work I put into his socks.
I'm back to working on the tube top. I've added the second ball of fixation. I was knitting along and realized I was coming to the end of the string. Oops, I had grabbed a loose end and was using it to knit with. Thankfully I only had about six stitches to tink back. I wove in the ends so that little mistake won't happen again. I only need to knit about three more inches on the top before it's done. I'm thinking about adding some cabled straps, so they can be tied behind the neck. I must be an old prude.
I'm so tired, my vision is blurring. It must be time to knit some more. I'm just happy I'm doing a mindless pattern.
I'm back to working on the tube top. I've added the second ball of fixation. I was knitting along and realized I was coming to the end of the string. Oops, I had grabbed a loose end and was using it to knit with. Thankfully I only had about six stitches to tink back. I wove in the ends so that little mistake won't happen again. I only need to knit about three more inches on the top before it's done. I'm thinking about adding some cabled straps, so they can be tied behind the neck. I must be an old prude.
I'm so tired, my vision is blurring. It must be time to knit some more. I'm just happy I'm doing a mindless pattern.
Saturday, August 5
Day 1 (Friday)
I didn't go to coffee on Thursday night, instead I stayed home and worked on pet square. I think I managed to get four or five rows done. Played Diablo for two hours also. By the end of the game, I just turned it off because I couldn't reach my dead body. Oh well. I'll just have to get it when I play again.
Day 2 (Saturday)
It was night of phone calls and it wasn't even friends calling, well the Eledest called about 8:20. By about nine when I went to bed, I put the phone on do not distrub. Gotta love those people from India who are calling to sell something then when asked about the product, they have to go ask. I just hung up on the guy. No reason to hang out and chat.
I'm working overtime and it's not boring in the least. Sure it's call after, after call, after call, but I am managing to get some knitting done. I finished the gussett on Grilltech's sock. Now it's the plain sock until the toes, about four inches away. I might even get up to the toe!
I did manage to get to start on the toe for Grilltech of the sock. I switched to the dark green I used on the other sock to help ensure I wouldn't run out of main color. I managed to get eight rows done before I ran out of the contrasting color. Sigh. So I just switched back to the main color and finished the sock.
I didn't go to coffee on Thursday night, instead I stayed home and worked on pet square. I think I managed to get four or five rows done. Played Diablo for two hours also. By the end of the game, I just turned it off because I couldn't reach my dead body. Oh well. I'll just have to get it when I play again.
Day 2 (Saturday)
It was night of phone calls and it wasn't even friends calling, well the Eledest called about 8:20. By about nine when I went to bed, I put the phone on do not distrub. Gotta love those people from India who are calling to sell something then when asked about the product, they have to go ask. I just hung up on the guy. No reason to hang out and chat.
I'm working overtime and it's not boring in the least. Sure it's call after, after call, after call, but I am managing to get some knitting done. I finished the gussett on Grilltech's sock. Now it's the plain sock until the toes, about four inches away. I might even get up to the toe!
I did manage to get to start on the toe for Grilltech of the sock. I switched to the dark green I used on the other sock to help ensure I wouldn't run out of main color. I managed to get eight rows done before I ran out of the contrasting color. Sigh. So I just switched back to the main color and finished the sock.
Friday Eve, August 3
After the visit to the dentist yesterday, I went home and worked on the scarf. Many rows later, it was time to run to the store and get a few things for dinner. I think I got a few more rows done, then it was time to go boot some head. Where would the world be now if it wasn't for The Frantics? I did manage to stay for the whole night, wasn't able to do everything, but made the effort.
It's suppose to be coffee night, don't know if I'll make it or not. I didn't get to bed until 9:45 last night. I dozed off and on until Grilltech came to bed about 10:20, then I was out for the most part. I kept waking up during the night. I know the youngest didn't get to bed until three am. She'll need to start getting to bed earlier after registration.
I stepped on the kitten last night. I tried hard not to stomp on her, so I fell forward and caught myself on the door jam. I have bruise on the palm of my hand. I have a fun time typing at times.
I still haven’t heard anything about the job I interviewed for. GRRR!! They need to hurry up and say, I start on Monday. Speaking of which, I’m working on Saturday, which should be a lot of fun. No, really. F-U-N!
It's suppose to be coffee night, don't know if I'll make it or not. I didn't get to bed until 9:45 last night. I dozed off and on until Grilltech came to bed about 10:20, then I was out for the most part. I kept waking up during the night. I know the youngest didn't get to bed until three am. She'll need to start getting to bed earlier after registration.
I stepped on the kitten last night. I tried hard not to stomp on her, so I fell forward and caught myself on the door jam. I have bruise on the palm of my hand. I have a fun time typing at times.
I still haven’t heard anything about the job I interviewed for. GRRR!! They need to hurry up and say, I start on Monday. Speaking of which, I’m working on Saturday, which should be a lot of fun. No, really. F-U-N!
Wednesday, August 2
I think I've figured out how to do the Log Cabin pattern without the pattern. Will put the book on the list for Christmas, because I've seen some of the other items other knitters have built. Looks pretty good!
We went for a walk last night, left before five and were home by six. We also stopped for dinner, so part of that hour doesn't count. I still have sore muscles. I've been using Tiger Balm and Bengay on them, which helps quite a bit.
I did manage to knit 30 rows last night on the scarf. Hope to have it done by the end of the month. I’ve started on Grilltech’s heel; hope to have them done by next week. Then I can get started on my socks.
We went for a walk last night, left before five and were home by six. We also stopped for dinner, so part of that hour doesn't count. I still have sore muscles. I've been using Tiger Balm and Bengay on them, which helps quite a bit.
I did manage to knit 30 rows last night on the scarf. Hope to have it done by the end of the month. I’ve started on Grilltech’s heel; hope to have them done by next week. Then I can get started on my socks.
Tuesday, August 1
I went to karate last night. I didn't stay the entire two hours, left about 30 minutes early. I did well for not doing anything for the past four months. I'll need to start walking to build endurance and drag Grilltech with me. Grilltech has agreed to start learning with me in a few weeks. So he'll need the endurance as well. My shoulders hurt more then any thing else on my body, I think it was the naka-uke. Overall, I feel much better then I have in weeks. Maybe there is something to this whole exercise thing.
I didn't knit last night. We ended up taking the eldest some gas then picking up dinner at the store. Sure it was fried chicken and salad, but it was good. Not sure what we're going to do for dinner tonight; didn't think far enough ahead to pull anything out.
I have about five inches done on Grilltech's second sock. I have two more inches to go, then I can get started on the heel.
On my daily reading of knitting blogs, I posted! You can see it on Peristent Illusion's site. From her site I found Criminy Jickets blog. He has some beautiful dish clothes I will have to try! He was nice enough to have the address on his site as well. It's just amazing how far I can go just by reading.
I'm thinking for the guys, when I make their scarves this year, of using Not Quite Straight Scarf. It looks quite interesting and I'm sure it would knit up pretty quickly. Of course I'm way too cheap (cheep, cheep) to use the Andean Silk, Carbon worst weight is what will be used.
I didn't knit last night. We ended up taking the eldest some gas then picking up dinner at the store. Sure it was fried chicken and salad, but it was good. Not sure what we're going to do for dinner tonight; didn't think far enough ahead to pull anything out.
I have about five inches done on Grilltech's second sock. I have two more inches to go, then I can get started on the heel.
On my daily reading of knitting blogs, I posted! You can see it on Peristent Illusion's site. From her site I found Criminy Jickets blog. He has some beautiful dish clothes I will have to try! He was nice enough to have the address on his site as well. It's just amazing how far I can go just by reading.
I'm thinking for the guys, when I make their scarves this year, of using Not Quite Straight Scarf. It looks quite interesting and I'm sure it would knit up pretty quickly. Of course I'm way too cheap (cheep, cheep) to use the Andean Silk, Carbon worst weight is what will be used.
Monday, July 31
I had quite a bit of fun over the weekend. Saturday night we went star gazing. Friday night was the peak of the meteor shower, but it was a good showing when we were out watching. Don't remember the total count, but as we were packing up to go, a large one fell. The tail was very bright and long, about three or four seconds.
On Sunday we went and saw My Super Ex-girlfriend. Funny! It reminded me of a friend of ours and his ex-wife, one seriously dysfunctional relationship.
I finished the purple tank on Saturday. I didn't get pictures of the finished product. I gave it to the eldest to give to one of her in-laws. I'll get around to starting another one in a while. I’m still kicking around an idea for the youngest.
I've started the scarf. I had to rip it back once. I used stitch markers, now I'm off and running. Liesel is a simple ten row repeat, hope to have it finished in a month or less. I’ll need to finish the tube top I’ve been working on as well. It’s to the point I need to add another ball of yarn, and I’m being lazy. Figure I’ll get it finished and maybe give it to the eldest for Christmas. I may make a bottom from the book Sexy Little Knits. I got the book, might as well use it.
I received the new Interweave. There are some beautiful projects I hope to get around to knitting. I think I need to have a progress bar for projects to keep me honest.
On Sunday we went and saw My Super Ex-girlfriend. Funny! It reminded me of a friend of ours and his ex-wife, one seriously dysfunctional relationship.
I finished the purple tank on Saturday. I didn't get pictures of the finished product. I gave it to the eldest to give to one of her in-laws. I'll get around to starting another one in a while. I’m still kicking around an idea for the youngest.
I've started the scarf. I had to rip it back once. I used stitch markers, now I'm off and running. Liesel is a simple ten row repeat, hope to have it finished in a month or less. I’ll need to finish the tube top I’ve been working on as well. It’s to the point I need to add another ball of yarn, and I’m being lazy. Figure I’ll get it finished and maybe give it to the eldest for Christmas. I may make a bottom from the book Sexy Little Knits. I got the book, might as well use it.
I received the new Interweave. There are some beautiful projects I hope to get around to knitting. I think I need to have a progress bar for projects to keep me honest.
Friday, July 28
And the stupidity continues even into Friday....
Customer: My account has been disabled. When did this happen?
Me: About three months ago, when the company switched over to use of cards to log on.
Customer: I've never had to use my card to log on.
Me: (tappity, tappity, tappity - account says, he's been switched over.) Well sir, why don't you try to log on with the card, to see if it works?
Customer: Why do I have to log on this way?
Me: Because our Corporate Masters have said, all users will user a card to log on.
Customer: So, tomorrow I'll be able to log on with my user name and password?
Me: whimper
The conversation with the customer went down hill from there. I think it's about time I start seriously looking for another job. I'm having a hard time trying not to call customer's an ass.
I've finished Grilltech's first sock. He has the green heels and toes, I also put on my Dad's socks. It's a great way to break-up the colors. I've started on the second sock; the pair won’t be identical twins, but they’ll be done.
Customer: My account has been disabled. When did this happen?
Me: About three months ago, when the company switched over to use of cards to log on.
Customer: I've never had to use my card to log on.
Me: (tappity, tappity, tappity - account says, he's been switched over.) Well sir, why don't you try to log on with the card, to see if it works?
Customer: Why do I have to log on this way?
Me: Because our Corporate Masters have said, all users will user a card to log on.
Customer: So, tomorrow I'll be able to log on with my user name and password?
Me: whimper
The conversation with the customer went down hill from there. I think it's about time I start seriously looking for another job. I'm having a hard time trying not to call customer's an ass.
I've finished Grilltech's first sock. He has the green heels and toes, I also put on my Dad's socks. It's a great way to break-up the colors. I've started on the second sock; the pair won’t be identical twins, but they’ll be done.
Friday Eve, July 27
There are days I wonder how people make it through life. Maybe I'm just being jaded today. "It's asking for my password, what should I do?!" My guess, log on. (sigh)
I printed out my next scarf pattern Liesel. I think I'll start on the scarf as soon as I finish the top I've been working on. The top is mostly done with only one more sleeve to go. I'll most likely put on the picot edging on the sleeves. Then I'll give the thing away, even after all the hard work I put into it. The next top I build will be better.
In 10 minutes, my day will be half over. Pretty good for a Friday Eve! The day is finally over and the last call of the day just kicked my ass. In the end, the guy was referred to a local person due the error message, after spending a good 40 minutes on the phone. I'm glad the day is over.
I printed out my next scarf pattern Liesel. I think I'll start on the scarf as soon as I finish the top I've been working on. The top is mostly done with only one more sleeve to go. I'll most likely put on the picot edging on the sleeves. Then I'll give the thing away, even after all the hard work I put into it. The next top I build will be better.
In 10 minutes, my day will be half over. Pretty good for a Friday Eve! The day is finally over and the last call of the day just kicked my ass. In the end, the guy was referred to a local person due the error message, after spending a good 40 minutes on the phone. I'm glad the day is over.
Tuesday, July 25
Last night was a horrid night. We got to bed about 8 pm and couldn't sleep until well past 9 pm. It was just way to hot! About 8:30, I went and put the oscillating fan at the foot of the bed. Not even a dent in the heat. A slight gentle breeze of coolness, and then I would turn over, and break out into a sweat. I think about 8:45 pm, Grilltech turned on the air conditioning. He came back to bed and said it was 90 degrees in the house. Today when we get home, the air conditioner is coming on and off when we go to bed. The house should be cooler by then.
I was reading the Heathen Housewife and her adventures in knitting a blanket out of sock yarn. From there I ended up at Sner's blog. There are some very lovely knitted items there. Including a wonderful looking scarf called Liesel. I think I'll use that pattern for a Christmas present this year. The eye lash knit scarves are just dull!
I got to looking at the sweater I had knit last night. I had purchased buttons to go on it, but it was designed to go with a zipper instead. Grilltech said there is plenty of time before it needs to be done, so we can go look for the perfect zipper.
It's a caffeine day and three minutes until phones. I had a nice break during the middle of the day. A job interview followed by an Excel test, which I'm not sure I did so good on the test. One of my cow-orkers did so much better. Oh well.
I was reading the Heathen Housewife and her adventures in knitting a blanket out of sock yarn. From there I ended up at Sner's blog. There are some very lovely knitted items there. Including a wonderful looking scarf called Liesel. I think I'll use that pattern for a Christmas present this year. The eye lash knit scarves are just dull!
I got to looking at the sweater I had knit last night. I had purchased buttons to go on it, but it was designed to go with a zipper instead. Grilltech said there is plenty of time before it needs to be done, so we can go look for the perfect zipper.
It's a caffeine day and three minutes until phones. I had a nice break during the middle of the day. A job interview followed by an Excel test, which I'm not sure I did so good on the test. One of my cow-orkers did so much better. Oh well.
Monday, July 24
Stargazing was a lot of fun Saturday night. The cloud cover was approximately two-thirds, leaving a very small viewing area. Once in a while it would try to rain on us. The wind was very warm and refreshing after the oppressive heat of the city. We did manage to see three shooting stars through the breaks in the clouds. I saw three lightening strikes, in the surrounding clouds. It was a busy night while sitting watching the skies, there must has been eighteen cars which drove by disrupting us.
I received my new sock yarn in the mail on Friday. I ordered it on Tuesday and then there it was in the mail. It's a very lovely color. I can't wait to make socks out of it.
I've got six inches of Grilltech's socks done. I'm trying to decide if I want to do heels and toes in a different color or not. He already has a set of these socks and if I keep them the same then, he can just grab and go. If I break up the colors, then there is a bit of a difference.
I received my new sock yarn in the mail on Friday. I ordered it on Tuesday and then there it was in the mail. It's a very lovely color. I can't wait to make socks out of it.
I've got six inches of Grilltech's socks done. I'm trying to decide if I want to do heels and toes in a different color or not. He already has a set of these socks and if I keep them the same then, he can just grab and go. If I break up the colors, then there is a bit of a difference.
Friday, July 21
Happy Friday! Sorta. I decided to work some overtime tomorrow. I’ll get some training in a new area. It’s always good to learn something new. Plus the overtime will make me feel better. Besides, GrillTech is teaching on Saturday.
I’ve knitted almost four inches on GrillTech’s sock. Last night at coffee I started a pet blanket for the Idaho Humane Society. I figured I wouldn’t feel bad about not knitting much when I sit and talk. On size 13 (or are they 11’s?) needles, using two worsted weight yarn – black and green, for those who care – it should go pretty quickly. I’m using a simple double moss stitch for some variety. The blanket should be done in a week or so.
I’ve knitted almost four inches on GrillTech’s sock. Last night at coffee I started a pet blanket for the Idaho Humane Society. I figured I wouldn’t feel bad about not knitting much when I sit and talk. On size 13 (or are they 11’s?) needles, using two worsted weight yarn – black and green, for those who care – it should go pretty quickly. I’m using a simple double moss stitch for some variety. The blanket should be done in a week or so.
Thursday, July 20
Today doesn't seem to be my day. I'm so tired I purchased a soda to help wake up. As I was filling my cup, it over flowed. Luckily, I was able to get to off my desk in time, so not much of mess was made.
I seem to have lost the cabling needle I've been using at work. It is possible it's at home some place, but highly doubtful. I might have brought the needle home last night tucked behind my ear and went to bed with it. I guess it’s a good thing I brought a pair of socks to work on today also.
Since I forgot my cable needle, I've had to cable without a needle . The Internet is a wealth of great information! While doing my research as to learn how to do cable without a needle, it turns out I picked the same system as the Yarn Harlot. Guess I make good choices.
Finished off the ball of fixation I had, so I started on the sock. The new cabling style really knits much faster.
I seem to have lost the cabling needle I've been using at work. It is possible it's at home some place, but highly doubtful. I might have brought the needle home last night tucked behind my ear and went to bed with it. I guess it’s a good thing I brought a pair of socks to work on today also.
Since I forgot my cable needle, I've had to cable without a needle . The Internet is a wealth of great information! While doing my research as to learn how to do cable without a needle, it turns out I picked the same system as the Yarn Harlot. Guess I make good choices.
Finished off the ball of fixation I had, so I started on the sock. The new cabling style really knits much faster.
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