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April 10, 2006
A Three Day Weekend
I love snow days. Especially when you're not expecting it. Friday was a snow day- all federal, state, and county offices were closed, as were the roads. So, I got to stay home all day and knit. And knit I did. I actually made a lot of progress on my sock pal sock.
After I turned the heel, I measured my gauge in stockinette, and it's 8 sts/inch, the same as the pattern specifies. So, I'm feeling less anxious about the whole thing now. I've still tried it on about 3 times and it continues to fit - I am cautiously optimistic at this point.
I also got a few other things done this weekend. I finished my postcard for my Project Spectrum Postcard Pal. I did this one on my own, so it isn't as nice as the one I made last month, but I hope my pal likes it.
And, I made a new lunch bag yesterday.
I found the fabric when I went to the quilt store to buy some supplies for the Weekender Bag I'm making for the latest round of the sew-along. I saw this fabric and was toast - I thought it was just so happy and springy...
Comments
Whew! What a relief that the sock is progressing as planned! It looks great too - I love the yarn. Variegated, yet no signs of pooling. Amazing!
Cute lunch bag. I would not have thought of sewing a lunch bag, but it's a great idea.
Posted by: Cyndi at April 10, 2006 9:57 AM
Love the new lunch bag!
Posted by: Cindy at April 10, 2006 10:17 AM
Glad that the sock is working out for you!
You were certainly very productive this weekend. I like the postcard and the lunch bag -- ver nice!
Posted by: caitlyn at April 10, 2006 10:44 AM
Super springy! That fabric will definitely make you perk up whether you want to or not! Glad the sock is going well. It looks great!
Posted by: Angela at April 10, 2006 11:11 AM
Wow, loving the Psock and the bag! Yeah for snow days! I think we're not going to get any of those now.............
Posted by: christine at April 10, 2006 11:19 AM
Loving the sock!!
I have had it on my mind that I wanted to sew a weekend bag, and the one you posted is PERFECT! thanks for sharing, now I just need to order everything!
Posted by: Joelene at April 10, 2006 11:32 AM
I love that bag. It's very springy looking and makes me wish that I could sew.
Posted by: hillary at April 10, 2006 11:34 AM
Your card, your bag, your sock...fabulous all! Lucky grrl to have a day to stay in and knit!
Posted by: margene at April 10, 2006 11:49 AM
so you're going to have two happy pals! glad the sock is working out, what needles did you end up using?
Posted by: yahaira at April 10, 2006 12:32 PM
Oh I love that bag, it's so cheery! Your lunch will be very happy waiting in that bag to be eaten.
The sock is looking great, I'm glad this time it's working out.
Posted by: Rebekah at April 10, 2006 12:51 PM
Everything is great but I especially love that lunch bag. The colors are so pretty and it's just adorable!
Posted by: Carole at April 10, 2006 1:43 PM
What a fun snowday! I'm so happy you got a bonus day to relax and recover from the hectic weeks you've had. :)
Posted by: Jackie at April 10, 2006 3:21 PM
I love snowdays too or unexpected cancellations where we can stay home I should say. I think that sock is looking just great! So, you made a bag yesterday? yesterday? a bag in a day? amazing! The weekender bag looks great - I need to make something! You've got me thinking again - stop that! :)
Posted by: Stephanie at April 10, 2006 4:28 PM
Love that sock. I must knit that pattern. The bag is so cute! Spring has sprung!
Posted by: Carolyn at April 10, 2006 5:14 PM
Wow -- I love your bag -- so happy!!
Posted by: Kathy at April 10, 2006 7:26 PM
I must say, that I am exceptionally pleased with how the yarn is knitting up. That's a relief!
They look awesome! You are doing such a fabulous job on the socks. The bag is adorable and so is the card. You were a busy crafter! Fun times with snow days!
Posted by: Purly Whites at April 10, 2006 7:36 PM
That sock is gorgeous! But I can't say I envy the snow day, even though I'm swamped at work right now. I just love the warm weather!
Posted by: Zarah at April 10, 2006 7:49 PM
The socks are looking fabulous. I tried them in a varigated LL, and it just didn't work at all. Crazy pooling. And kind of a pain to do. I have a lot more respect for yours now.
Posted by: Theresa at April 10, 2006 7:57 PM
Yay for snow days!
I love those socks and that bag is absolutely fabulous. Love the colors!
Posted by: Kathy at April 10, 2006 10:46 PM
There is so much beautiful color on this blog today!
Posted by: claudia at April 11, 2006 7:28 AM
That lunch bag is fabulous! Lovin' the patterns there. I'm so happy the new sock pattern and yarn are working up for you, that's wonderful.
Posted by: Wanda at April 11, 2006 11:41 PM
