This week I started reading Love Anthony by Lisa Genova, on loan from my MIL. I am not too far in and I am hooked enough that I am curious about the characters, but not overwhelmingly so. I am enjoying getting back into reading and am glad that we are trying to make it part… Continue reading Tinkering
Tag: mistakes
Steps forward, steps back
I was so excited last night about my knitting. I have been diligent about working my way through the 30 Day Sweater ebook recipe for a basic long sleeve pullover. I really like how it is broken down into a percentage to work each day. It has been manageable, and that's impressive if you also… Continue reading Steps forward, steps back
Embracing Imperfection (or Not).
I've been working on a baby blanket, the babysquared pattern in particular, designed and shared by WifeMomKnitter. Last night I noticed that over the last 30 rows or so I had messed up the pattern. It was all my fault - I was decreasing at the wrong spot. I took a close look at the… Continue reading Embracing Imperfection (or Not).
Non Easter Sweater
I’m working on Caitlin’s Cardi, a test knit - and was making great progress. I thought for sure I would have a new sweater to wear on Easter (this coming weekend).The body is done. Yay!Sleeve #1 was going fine. Except. I should have purled instead of knit when picking up those stitches, I have a… Continue reading Non Easter Sweater
Quoting Homer
"Aw, crap."I am was going strong on my Central Park Hoodie. I'm working on the Left Front. I read the directions for the neck decreases and knit away. I pulled out the Right Front (previously finished) just to double check and see the length. Then I noticed something wonky.(Left Front / Right Front iphone photos,… Continue reading Quoting Homer
School’s Out Forever!
Oof, and what a day. I don't know why kids think that just because it's the last day of school means they can do whatever they want. Oh wait - that's what they did all year, why should they bother to show a bit of respect today? Ugh. But it's done! And I'm done!! And… Continue reading School’s Out Forever!