Monday, April 27, 2009
Seascape complete!
Done done done!
Seascape Stole
I did 7 repeats of the center chart, but otherwise made no changes to the pattern. Once I got into the groove I enjoyed it. It took me just over 2 months to complete. I was working on some other projects, but this was my main (knitting) focus. I also had a lot less knitting time while working on this project. This was my "keep me sane" knitting.
Seascape Stole
US 4 / 3.5 mm
Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud 1.2 skeins
I did 7 repeats of the center chart, but otherwise made no changes to the pattern. Once I got into the groove I enjoyed it. It took me just over 2 months to complete. I was working on some other projects, but this was my main (knitting) focus. I also had a lot less knitting time while working on this project. This was my "keep me sane" knitting.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Where did the weekend go?
I heard it was nice outside.
I spent it staring at my computer, just like last weekend and the weekend before. On the plus side, I just sent off a (final?) draft of my thesis to my committee. There is still much to be done--like the appendices, and the dreaded formatting, oh yea, and the presentation, but I'm hoping the bulk of the brain bending work is done.
Oh, and I did manage to waste 3+ hours driving into Boston to pick up my graduation gear--must be properly attired. Nothing like a squishy velvet cap. The driving and parking around Kenmore square is hellish as ever.
On the plus side, since I really haven't been able to sleep with all these thoughts I've been sorting in my brain, I've gotten a fair amount of knitting done. I finished all but the thumb on the first Dashing, while waiting for analyses to run yesterday. Since I couldn't sleep at night, and woke up way too early, I managed to knit 30 rows on the Seascape shawl yesterday, which should make up for the fact that I haven't touched it today. I think I'm finally getting the hang of this pattern :)
And it is Patriot's Day tomorrow. We used to have it as a holiday, but as of this year, it has become a floater. We can take it if we want, or save the day as a personal holiday to use at another time. Since I've got child care coverage for the day (since it is J's day off) I'll be working. I need to focus on my current report anyway. And then . . . the appendices sigh
I spent it staring at my computer, just like last weekend and the weekend before. On the plus side, I just sent off a (final?) draft of my thesis to my committee. There is still much to be done--like the appendices, and the dreaded formatting, oh yea, and the presentation, but I'm hoping the bulk of the brain bending work is done.
Oh, and I did manage to waste 3+ hours driving into Boston to pick up my graduation gear--must be properly attired. Nothing like a squishy velvet cap. The driving and parking around Kenmore square is hellish as ever.
On the plus side, since I really haven't been able to sleep with all these thoughts I've been sorting in my brain, I've gotten a fair amount of knitting done. I finished all but the thumb on the first Dashing, while waiting for analyses to run yesterday. Since I couldn't sleep at night, and woke up way too early, I managed to knit 30 rows on the Seascape shawl yesterday, which should make up for the fact that I haven't touched it today. I think I'm finally getting the hang of this pattern :)
And it is Patriot's Day tomorrow. We used to have it as a holiday, but as of this year, it has become a floater. We can take it if we want, or save the day as a personal holiday to use at another time. Since I've got child care coverage for the day (since it is J's day off) I'll be working. I need to focus on my current report anyway. And then . . . the appendices sigh
Friday, April 17, 2009
I'm still here!
Though I have been neglecting the blog and my knitting buddies (hey, Monday night gals, I miss you), I have not been neglecting my knitting.
Though the vast majority of my "free" time is spent working on finishing up my dissertation (defense coming up fast), I have been working on my Seascape and Dashing projects--mostly because I plan to give them as gifts on the day of my defense. This is an excellent excuse to get in some knitting time, which I really need to relax my brain.
No pictures at the moment (just look at the last post and imagine the projects a bit longer), but I promise to take some before I give everything away. I'm looking forward to test driving my new Knit Picks blocking wires on the Seascape!
And I have all sorts of plans for what to start once I am done with all this madness!
Though the vast majority of my "free" time is spent working on finishing up my dissertation (defense coming up fast), I have been working on my Seascape and Dashing projects--mostly because I plan to give them as gifts on the day of my defense. This is an excellent excuse to get in some knitting time, which I really need to relax my brain.
No pictures at the moment (just look at the last post and imagine the projects a bit longer), but I promise to take some before I give everything away. I'm looking forward to test driving my new Knit Picks blocking wires on the Seascape!
And I have all sorts of plans for what to start once I am done with all this madness!
Friday, April 10, 2009
April Progress
Well, first I here is a picture of one of the cute lambs we saw and Woolapalooza--finally got those pictures off the camera.
Meanwhile I have been doing some knitting.
I've been working consistently on Seascape. I have an impending deadline. To meet my deadline I need to knit at least 7 rows a day for the next 24 days. I think I can manage this.
But I also need to finish Dashing by the same deadline. I should be able to finish these off in less than 4 days. So if I cut the Seascape deadline by 4 days, I need to knit at least 8 rows a day. Still manageable. My goal is 10 rows a day. It is a manageable goal, and should leave me plenty of time for other things, including blocking and finishing off Dashing.
I'm not usually so structured about my knitting goals--I've actually got a spreadsheet set up so I can fiddle with the calculations--but I've got these firm self imposed deadlines, and I don't want to miss them.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Roseville String Ensemble
I feel serious guilt about being a lapsed viola player. Maybe when I'm done with my current time/life sucking project (can you tell I'm in the home stretch) I can consider focusing on something like music.
Meanwhile, Orinda5 still plays her viola! She is currently holding a drawing on her blog. The drawing is free to enter, but she is hoping to raise money for the Roseville String Ensemble, the community orchestra that she plays with. Leave her a comment to enter her drawing, and consider making a donation to the RSE.
Meanwhile, Orinda5 still plays her viola! She is currently holding a drawing on her blog. The drawing is free to enter, but she is hoping to raise money for the Roseville String Ensemble, the community orchestra that she plays with. Leave her a comment to enter her drawing, and consider making a donation to the RSE.
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