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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. 
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
was OH SO TEMPTING, I resisted and finished the Embossed Leaves socks. Done and done.
Here's Zoe showing her approval... 
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. 
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. 
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...
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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