My husband is so freakin’ adorable. He is a really wonderful man and he loves his faith – we both do – and Lent is a very meaningful time for us. So, imagine my surprise when he lamented the fact that he was exempt from the prescribed days of fast and abstinence because he was a ‘man of a certain age’. But what a wonderful way to view aging. To him, though, it is not about what he has ‘lost’ rather, about what he has to gain. Does that make sense? To keep it real, even Snoopy had his moments!
On to knitting…
Oh boy am I enjoying the All-Ways Cowl. I am also enjoying the compliments I am receiving! Mind you, for all the years I have been knitting, I still look at my work with hyper-critical eyes. Sure, I have made some oops on this project, but I am reluctant to rip back because the yarn is single ply and with too much fuss becomes wild and crazy! Honestly? The beading is really the focal point and if I get that part correct, it will be a stunner. Wanna see an updated photo? or two?
The photo on the left reflects the colors best. Regardless of the outcome, I consider a project, knitting or otherwise, a success when I come away with a better understanding of how things work. With this one, I have learned I must be very ginger with single-ply yarn. I have learned that there are multiple methods for adding beads to your knitting and there are reasons for each. I have also learned that leaving my knitting out at work attracts the curious, which results in the dropped stitches that immediately follow the cry of “oooh! let me see what you’re working on!” :cue the sound of beads bouncing off the desk: I don’t have to tell you that the reason employers use that speckled, low-pile carpet is because it hides a multitude of sin, and in this case, teeny-tiny beads.
Other fun things on the needles include two pairs of socks, and a baby sweater for a little girl. I will post more on these as I make progress; right now they are in their infancy.
In my glass: Coconut water and frozen fruit cubes. Delish!
In my ears: INXS Original Sin. You can read about this tribute album here.
Saint du Jour: St. Berach, an Irish Abbot. He is the patron saint of Kilbarry, County Dublin. I’ll drink to that!
In my heart: These guys…
My local supermarket is in the throes of renovation and reorganization. Typically, the feminine supplies are located somewhere in the vicinity of the health and beauty aids, right? Now they are conveniently located in the snack aisle. Yuppers…Potato chips, Fritos, and feminine supplies. Not quite sure if this was the brain child of a man or a woman, but I am convinced someone accessed the deepest darkest recesses of my brain. Some people go for the chocolate, but for me, it’s all about salt. Is there really any limit to how many pistachios a gal can consume? I think not, and I would consider myself a pistachio expert.
ren’t already at a premium, some dear soul in her haste, dropped a glass jar of some awful smelling somethingorother, requiring that line to shut down while another one opened, as customers argued about who was in the line first. (This is a perfect example of why liquor should be sold in supermarkets). The one humorous moment came when an elderly woman on the line next to me, inquired if the Zombie Apocalypse was real. I want to kiss her whole face!!
I loved Ravelry because it was free, and when I went into JoAnn’s or Walmart, I grabbed every single free pattern I could find. When I purchased Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn I thought I “arrived”! Those were wonderful days. I took nothing for granted and everything, even a wool sweater at a yard sale had potential. Now, I have more stuff. I have stitch markers that are made and bought or gifted. I have two shelves in a closet for my stash and my project bags are lunchboxes (but really, REALLY awesome lunchboxes). So, going forward, I don’t want to share with you anything- knitting or otherwise-for any reason other than to show you something that is special to me. It will upset me very much if I make one person feel like they have to have IT.
Cosmicknitter 