The Sick has taken hold of my children and I. So far Ben has escaped it, but it's coming.
I hate getting the brain dead colds. The ones where all you do is just sit and stare at walls. I've attempted some knitting, but it's pretty lacking.
Remember this? I started it back in March. It's the 2009 Goddess Knits Mystery Shawl. I got so enthralled in the 2010 shawl that I shoved this one in the closet like a red-headed step child. I think I've finally recovered from my last Big Lace Project (said 2010 shawl) that I can finally look at lace without wanting to stab the knitting needles in my eyes. Funny reaction for someone who really truly loves to knit lace.
I pulled it out at the beginning of the week and then promptly got sick. I've done about 5 rows on it all week. I had originally thought I would rip the whole thing out and redo it on bigger needles since I think it's going to turn out a bit too small. But then I realized that I was on the last clue - which also made me wonder why the heck I didn't just finish it before - and decided that if it's small I'll just call it a "shawlette" or maybe a "kerchief" and it'll be fine.
I've also started another pair of fingerless mitts. Well, to be fair I started them about two weeks ago with a design in mind that really wasn't working. So now I'm simplifying them with a lighter version of the design. I should be nice, easy knitting for those times that I can't do lace (i.e. when my children are anything but asleep).
So what are you all working on this week?
6 comments:
I will be posting soon. I am entering brain dead too as my throat and my brain is weird. I love your pictures it looks good what did you change?
It is starting to look like Pioneer Woman the way your photographs look.
I mean that as good you know that right?
Aw, having just gotten over this, it's no fun. I was sick for two weeks and my voice is still kind of scratchy. Peppermint tea really helps.
Meg: I'm amazed you can get any knitting done at all! I haven't been able to even think about drawing since I've been sick.
I feel that the Sick has been in some member of our household for the last two months. Between allergies and colds I am done! The latest was a throat infection and 104 degree temp that sent me to urgent care with my baby!
I just love that lace your are knitting - the color is fabolous! I love the idea of fingerless mitts - might have to get my mom to crochet me some! Right now she is making Melanie a stocking cap!
I have all my scrapbook stuff out on the dining room table but haven't touched it in two weeks. Hopefully I can get to it this weekend before I have to put it away for Thanksgiving!
I pray you and the kiddos get well soon and that your hubby doesn't get it! (men are worse than kids when they are ill?
I saw the word zombie and I clicked! You know how to tempt readers right into your cleverly-woven yarn-trap!
Get it? Woven? Yarn?
sorry you've all been so sick, and now
i see kim is starting to feel scratchy, too.
bummer.
you sort of got my hopes up, though,
about zombies. :)
I hope you're all feeling better soon. We went through that recently. No fun!
Blessings,
Marcia
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