I am so at the point when interest fails! Yes, you have heard it here before….the cry of waning interest! Oh well. But, “I’ll be back,” as Ahnold says!
Here is a status update on my Ode to Joy. I do love it. The colors make me happy.
As we have mentioned before, the design is from Candace Eisner Strick’s Strickwear Merging Colors line. There are several colorways from which to choose, and they are all stunning. She has a number of different designs, also. Her website is for wholesale sales only but your local knitting shop can order from her on your behalf (or check her list of distributors). The pattern is very well written.
Yesterday a neighbor called with a “knitting emergency.” My favorite kind! She ran over with a confusing pattern question and I loved it! I could blather about knitting for hours, so I thoroughly enjoyed it, plus I was able to help her. 
The colors are beautiful. Don’t lose interest yet, it appears you’re nearly there.
Comment by rudee — March 15, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
Your neighbor is a lucky gal!
Oh, and those colors in your Ode to Joy are so evocative of spring! They are just joyful!
Comment by Kay-From the Back Yard — March 15, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
Those colors will be lovely for spring!
Comment by kmkat — March 15, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
Ok some advice about sleeves, please! I am knitting a very intricate sweater, lots of cables, etc. Each sleeve will require attention and correct shaping. I have gorilla arms. Would you knit them separately, or knit them together at the same time? I know I’d have to pay closer attention – some days easier than others- but once one is done, the other will be also, and…..they will be the SAME! What would the Rainey Sisters do?
Cape Cod Momma
Comment by Cape Cod Momma — March 15, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
Does it help to know that we aren’t losing interest?
Comment by twinsetellen — March 15, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
Oh yes, I never lose interest. I check your site every day for updates! You inspire us. I always love the projects you do.
Comment by Firecracker8 — March 16, 2009 @ 12:16 pm