This is a hard week for me. I decided for the sake of my sore hands (sore everything) that I would knit like a fiend to finish my latest project and then NOT KNIT THE REST OF THE WEEK. Okay. Project done as of last night. Blocked it tonight.
Okay. Now what? I sit. I stare. I think. I straighten things up a little. I actually watch TV. Time passes. S L O W L Y . V E R Y S L O W L Y .
How do non-knitters survive the relentless boredom? I really don’t know how much more I can take…I even had to resort to writing a blog post!!
At least I can tell you about my latest FO!!! I am 99.2% finished with Carol Sunday’s Capture the Moment. The big knitting is done – and I mean lots of knitting on tiny yarn with small needles. It is truly acres and acres of stockinette! All I have left to do is to sew down the pocket linings. Here is Carol’s prototype so you can see how stylish it is on someone young and cute:
I just fell in love with it! I should have gone with my instincts and used Carol’s Angelic 3 ply, but I decided to use her merino Eden 3 ply for the color Twig, which is very nice yarn…but it’s not Angelic! Angelic has the softness and halo of angora.
My blocking picture is horrible so I will show an in-progress pic:
Here is the awful blocking picture:
It is not this brown. It is gray with a slightly green cast. Anyway, I wanted to have it done for this upcoming weekend. Sally is coming into town for the MKG Yarnover Event and then I will fly back to Boulder with her to see her new house and hit every yarn store within 50 miles!!
Took another blocking pic that show is better:
I hope to be able to knit on the trip. I bought yarn for Joji’s new Fading Point Shawl (I am such a lemming!!). I snagged a Primrose Yarn Co Kit. They sold out of kit #12 in 2 minutes, but I got one!!
The picture isn’t quite right, but I LOVE this yarn!!!!! Hoping to start on the shawl while travelling. I would cross my fingers but I am trying not to overuse them!!
PS to Eunice: That is such a good idea (reading Monica Ferris murder mysteries). I had Achilles tendon surgery in 2011 and was completely laid up for weeks. I read a ton of her books! The author came to our knitting group a couple of times and actually named one of her characters after a member of our group (Idonis). I am trying to get the house in order for Sally’s visit and am working through tomorrow as well. But I may add one of her books to my Kindle!!
PS2: I don’t drink, but I have a very close relationship with the refrigerator!!
I hope your fingers feel better soon! Maybe you could do an art weaving in big yarn or some skein winding. I would also maybe try to dye some yarn instead of knitting, that way I get to be creative without stressing the knitting muscles. Enjoy your trip with your sister! Xx thanks for your encouragement on Ravelry recently.
Comment by Aussie — April 24, 2018 @ 6:14 am
Read a Monica Ferris knitting mystery. Since I am originally from MN, it is fun to read about Excelsior MN. Reading a light book passes the time.
Comment by Eunice — April 24, 2018 @ 9:46 am
I can’t imagine not being able to knit….oh wait, yes I can. I broke my wrist four years ago and couldn’t knit for six weeks. It was horrible. I hope you’ll be able to knit again soon. Those colors are gorgeous. I can’t wait to see the finished shawl.
Comment by Mary Lou Keenan — April 24, 2018 @ 11:49 am
I did that same thing: knit and knit to finish and it hurt but I kept on. DO NOT DO THIS Again. OK? I ended up hurting my thumb while carding because I was babying my middle fingers on my right hand, and was not able to do anything at all for a month. I mean at all. I couldn’t even write my name with a pen, couldn’t sew or embroider. Nothing. I still do not know how muggles can just sit and watch TV without knitting. I am going to do my very best never to go that way again. Ever.
Comment by Needles — April 24, 2018 @ 9:21 pm
Good thing you got that kit before the hoarders snatched them all! ?
Comment by Bonnie — April 24, 2018 @ 9:35 pm
Such an interesting and gorgeous border. So sorry about your hands and fingers.. Seeing Sally will help.
Comment by Chloe — April 25, 2018 @ 6:38 am
It may not boast Angelic’s halo, but Eden has given you fabulous stitch definition on the fronts and collar. And you will look every bit as cute as the model! Take care of your hands – I understand how hard it is to sit without knitting – it’s so hard to avoid compensatory trips to the refrigerator or wine rack 🙁
Comment by Pru — April 25, 2018 @ 3:07 pm