This and That

Whew! What a week, work-wise. I came in from San Francisco Tuesday night after a few long days of conference work, so I've spent the balance of the week (and weekend) playing catch-up on the sleep and the laundry. You think that means no knitting content? Mais, non!

At Thursday's Knit Night, I noticed one of our members had some mittens that had seen better days. She said she'd be happy to have some new ones, but only if I was willing to make them. This is another one of those things I've never knit before - only crocheted. Not one to pass up a challenge (or the chance to practice with dpns), I whipped up a couple of mittens. Not a pair mind you, but two different ones. I leave it to you to decide which one gets a mate, so cast your vote via the Comments section.

Meanwhile, I continue to work on the never-ending sleeves to my mother's looong overdue sweater. Silly me. I thought redoing the front and back twice meant the work was over and I could just coast on the rest. Intent on completion, these sleeves, which I am working at the same time, were the only thing that accompanied me to the Left Coast. I'm so over them, that they only saw the light of day as I waited in the Oakland airport. I shall, however, perservere.

Last, but by no means least, while I breathlessly await the "mitten vote", I thought I'd leave you with a shot of the Art Fibers stash enhancement. If I could reach it properly, I'd pat myself on the back for showing such restraint. A little wild silk and I was good to go!



Editor's note: It appears that the Brainylady and I are on the same wavelength. She's asking for readers to opine on her fingerless mitts. Ah, yes, it's that cool weather knitting time of the year.