04/03/2006

Jam packed (and how I beat the SSS)

So I made it through 28 parent teacher conferences. How did I celebrate? One word- Whirlyball. medium_dscf0006.7.jpg For more information on this terrific sport, visit www.whirlyball.com. I knew I would have fun, but this was serious fun overload. And I have the bruises to prove it.
Saturday morning, after about 3 hours of sleep, I got up and wanted to knit. And even though this
medium_dscf0007.4.jpg was OH SO TEMPTING, I resisted and finished the Embossed Leaves socks. Done and done.
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Here's Zoe showing her approval... medium_dscf0002.6.jpg I absolutely love these socks, although they are a smidge big for me. I think they may be more slippers than socks to wear in shoes. We'll see.
Since I'd finished the socks, I rewarded myself by beginning the Hourglass. Finally. I've been wanting to knit it since I first saw it in Last Minute Knitted Gifts last spring. medium_dscf0007.5.jpg
I decided to do a contrasting edge. I don't love being a big fat copycat, but it was too great an idea to pass up. Here's a pic of the inside. medium_dscf0008.jpg I think it could be a bit neater, so I may rip it out and re-do the hem. I more or less threw it together because I wanted to make sure I'd like it before I got too far in.
So what is next? Besides finishing my Wobbly Circles tote (which I am determined not to do until April 15), I'm planning on doing some Jaywalking in a groovy pink varigated, and Orangina with Brown Sheep Cotton Fine in truffle. I also have some Cotton Fleece in Olivette that I might make the Somewhat Cowl out of, and then I have some more in Willow that I'm thinking might need to be the Ribby Shell from chicknits. I'm also trying to decide what I want to use to make Starsky... because I MUST have that sweater...
In the oven right now??? Yummy tart from Miss Ashley at doggedknits.com. Can't wait to dig into that...

Comments

Hi! Thanks for the comment on the wrap. Believe it or not I haven't even worn it once. I love the colors for your hourglass. They are so springy!

Erin

Posted by: Erin | 04/04/2006

Hourglass looks great! I love the contrasting colors.

Posted by: Tam | 04/04/2006

is Ashley your Secret pal? I had her as a spoilee a couple SP's back

Posted by: Melissa | 04/06/2006

That is a great spring project line-up! I really want to do Starsky, too...I'll be interested to know what yarn you choose.

Posted by: Lynne | 04/06/2006

Oh, those colors are PERFECT together! I'm so excited to see how it's going to turn out.

I think Starsky might be my stash-diet reward sweater--i.e. if I knit up what I have I'll find myself something yummy and luxurious to make it out of.

How did the tart come out?

Posted by: Ashley | 04/06/2006

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