Done, done, started

I met my deadline; taking a vacation week was certainly key! 

Before I started on the next Top Secret Project, I took the opportunity to finish a pair of socks for me! 

Because socks for me kinda take the back burner, I don’t have as many new ones coming into the rotation, and since I wear them every day, it’s taking a toll. I have a number of pairs getting holes in the repairs. I think that I may have a go at cutting them off at the ankles and knitting just new feet. 

But before I embark on that, or my next assignment, I have started a pair for a colleague. We have a great management team and I have agreed to knit socks for my friends. They understand that this may take awhile 😏  Except for knitting socks for the Elise’s Knit One Below book, and my children, I don’t knit socks for other people, so this is a significant demonstration of my regard for these women. They make my job easier and more enjoyable. 

I am knitting this pair for Nicole. Her pair will be slightly bigger than mine, so to head off the dreaded Yarn Shortage Anxiety, I am knitting contrasting ribs, heels, and toes. It’s not as black as the pic looks - it’s a lovely dark, heathery blue. My fave reinforcing yarn is Kidsilk Haze. 

A labour of love balances everything. 

Winner

Valentine's Day has come and gone. Still one of my least favourite calendar days. 'Nuff said.

I did draw, finally, for the Denise 2 Go needles ... Teresa, please leave a comment letting me know the best way to reach you about getting the needles to you. and if you're the Teresa I'm thinking of, text me!!
Thank you to Yarn Canada for allowing me to try the Denise 2 Go needles out and the opportunity to share them.
Thank you to everyone else for participating. Since I know most of you personally, it was hard not to hope for all of you to win. You can watch the drawing if you'd like. Since I didn't have an impartial person to draw, I let the camera do the job.

I sewed today!! For real sewing!! I'm so happy, it's taken so long to get everything sorted with the machine and all.



I did darts and pockets. I know, not terribly impressive, but visible progress!
And yes, Kaffe fabric ... swoon.

I really don't like seeing by incandescent light, so I've packed up for the evening, and will be working on the Secret Shawl. I'm doing a crocheted bind off/edging which is not just a simple edging, but it is perfect for this piece so the effort is worth it!

I am resting my leg, finally, until I'm really fit for the rigors of retail. I should've taken time for the get go, but I am not one to cry "uncle" until I'm ready to go down for the count. The upside is I am knitting, sewing and cooking to my hearts content. Both of my legs are grateful.
The cast comes off on the 26^th, but I'll likely not be for to drive and this walk much for at least a couple more weeks. But at least I will be able to bathe and shower at my leisure!! I will never take "jumping in for a quick shower" for granted ever again. It will be on my list of Things For Which I Am Grateful, right up there with eyelashes.



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Gimping Along

It's a wretched and daily inconvenience.

I have a most splendid work wife who takes on what I can't do, while I have assumed most of the menial office work. Great staff who are all doing what they can to keep me from over extending. no easy feat, let me assure you
Helen has stepped up, once again, to do my washing and run errands.

But I still hobble along at everything. I can't quite get a wrapping tight enough not to wet my foot if I shower. The puppies are adorably attentive, but are quivering for good walks. I can't sleep right. Sigh.

Then to add insult to injury, I have not one, but two cold sores!! That's put my flute playing right off for a week now. I should be able to start back this weekend; I have missed it more than I would've thought.

The Amy Butler raincoat is coming along.


I need some new sewing feet to work with the laminate cotton, then it's full speed ahead. I'm really hoping to have it done by the end of this weekend.
And yes, that a Kaffe patterned fabric!!!

Seeder is coming to a conclusion. I am finally on the front border. I had it started, but after a number of rows, decided to pick up at a lower ratio, to result in fewer stitches. There's a lot of drape to the front, but I don't want it flaring.

Don't forget to follow me on IG and comment on the Giveaway post to be in for the draw on the Denise 2 Go needles!!



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