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August 21, 2006
Good Knitting Time
The Bar Convention is good for one thing - knitting time. I sat in lectures for 3 days and knit. My progress was slowed by my frogging everything I did on Wednesday, but I finished the back of my Kimono Sweater and have just started the sleeves.
Excuse the dog hair - Riley just can't help himself. I do so love a nice simple knit. This pattern is so wonderful. The construction is one I've not used before, but so far, I'm really liking it. I can't show you more than little snippets, but I promise it will be worth the wait.
This weekend was marvelous. I didn't do a thing. Well, I went to the grocery store and I made chocolate chip cookes, but otherwise I putzed around the yard, watched a couple of movies (and knit) and read a book. I really feel a lot better than I've felt in a long time. I think I really needed a nice relaxing weekend at home.
I am seriously behind on my blog reading and I apologize to all of you. I owe almost everyone some comments. I've been out of touch for too long. So, I'm going to try to get to visit every one over the next few days, but it might take me the week to visit everyone! I hope you all are well.
Comments
hhmmm, kimono sweater? for some reason, i don't remember you mentioning this before :) where's the pattern from?
Posted by: gleek at August 21, 2006 11:31 AM
It's great to get a weekend home to do nothing but relax. I so need one of those! :) Your knitting looks like mine - interspersed with dog hairs....
Posted by: Stacey at August 21, 2006 11:42 AM
Sounds like a wonderful weekend at home. Sigh.
Posted by: Carole at August 21, 2006 12:39 PM
We all need that bit of down time to refresh and decompress. Take care!
Posted by: margene at August 21, 2006 12:52 PM
Chocolate chip cookies . . . you are something! Even in snippets it looks great. I love relaxation time.
Posted by: Stephanie at August 21, 2006 1:41 PM
We're well here............take your time. Relaxation is good. So were the chocolate cookies, I bet.
Posted by: christine at August 21, 2006 1:43 PM
Looking good! Good for you for taking it easy!
Posted by: Purly Whites at August 21, 2006 1:54 PM
Reminds me of med school. Maybe I should find a good conference soon . . .
Posted by: Theresa at August 21, 2006 5:24 PM
It's always good to take a break. I know I had to this past weekend. Glad to see you after all the stuff at work, hope life slows down for you.
Posted by: Wanda at August 21, 2006 7:56 PM
Welcome back! I love that you knit through the bar conference - that takes guts, chica!
Posted by: Zarah at August 21, 2006 8:04 PM
What a beautiful red. The snippets look lovely and I'm looking forward to seeing the whole thing!
Posted by: Becky at August 22, 2006 1:38 AM
hmmm - the sneak peeks of what you're knitting look wonderful - and the choc-chip cookies sound delicious !
Posted by: Teyani at August 22, 2006 7:49 AM
I've begun to wonder if I'm so far behind, will I ever catch up? Doubtful, but I guess I'll just start anew.
I'm hoping my coming weekend will be like your past, nice and relaxing and a quiet weekend at home. I think we both need it, just to be home by ourselves and no one else around. He'll have time to heal, and I'll have time to unwind.
Riley is just adding tot he beauty of your garment, giving it that homey appeal.
Posted by: Rebekah at August 22, 2006 9:47 AM
It sounds like you had a lovely and peaceful weekend. The red knit is really stunning!
Posted by: Lolly at August 22, 2006 1:00 PM
I am loving making my sweater too! I need to take photos and post the beautiful yarn Purly dyed for me - don't you love your yarn too?
Posted by: mari at August 22, 2006 7:31 PM
I love the texture of the sweater. Is that just ribbing, or is there more to it than that?
Posted by: Cyndi at August 28, 2006 12:44 PM
