Joining I Am

Well, I have been playing around with the Knitting Olympics hosted over at the Yarn Harlot (do I even need to link to her site? doesn't EVERYONE already read it daily???) and thinking about what I could do.

Let's think about what a good challenge for me would be. 2 weeks of Not casting on a new project, perhaps? Maybe finishing a second sleeve? Maybe finishing a project, any project...

Okay, that's not really the idea behind this, is it? Well, then let's consider the two things that I dislike knitting. The stuff I find challenging: socks and lace. Well, socks aren't so much of a challenge, as much as I just don't particularly like kniting them. I prefer making sweaters and sampler afghans. Lace is a challenge. I have to actually follow directions to do lace. I'm not a good direction follower.

So I guess that's what I'll do. I'll make a pair of lace socks for the Knitting Olympics. I looked thru my Socks, Socks, Socks book and found a basic lace sock (the Vine Lace socks for those that are curious). They seem simple enough that even I can make them... we'll see. I don't have good luck with socks. Or lace. I'm not sure what will happen when I combine the two. The cosmos might implode or something.

Now then, let's catch up on what I am knitting right now... Marilyn. I love Marilyn. She's such a dear. Yes, I might get tired of doing those huge long rows, but when you're in love, does it really matter. It's worth it.

I didn't bother with a picture, as she's now just 6 or so more rows longer than yesterday's picture, but she is at least 6 or so more rows longer. I have 2 buttonholes done... let's see that leaves only 3 more buttonholes. See, she's flying off the needles!!

Today will be an other quiet day here. Matt's still feeling under the weather (he's got a low grade fever and is just exhausted). So he's working from home again today with lots of naps, but I'm still going to go to Stitch n Bitch tonight!!!

Happy Knitting!!