The Countdown Begins
There is a first for everything.
I actually started and finished something without getting distracted by the lure of a) new yarn or b) another project. The only interruptions were work, sleep and Elvis, whom I have just discovered loves yarn.
I'd been knitting all day Saturday, leaving only occasionally for water, food and bio breaks. Normally, Elvis and Rocky are ensconced in the guest room but it was their turn for a bit of a run around the place. I put down my raspberry shoulder shrug for 2 minutes and when I returned I found one tuxedo kitty furiously kneading the ball of alpaca, then the knitting itself. Ah, these digital moments.
So I shoo him away and resume knitting until midnight, finishing just a few moments ago. It's awfully pretty and may also be practical when all I need is a bit of a warm-up, unencumbered by sleeves.
Specs:
2 hanks, Catalina 100% Chunky Baby Alpaca (Queen of the Prairie)
1 ball, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (603 - Dusty Rose)
Size 10.5 US circular needles
The pattern is a modification of that provided by Catalina Yarns. I knit 7 inches of ribbing before the split for the neck and added the yoke detail of bi-color knitting and paired k2tog / ssk decreases for some shoulder shaping. You may recognize the decorative closure as one of the Moving Mud designs.
Still, none of this explains the title of this post. I'm counting down the number of "must finish" items before I'll be out of commission for a bit. I'm having spinal surgery on 9/11 and I still have a baby sweater and camisole to finish. Wish me luck!
I actually started and finished something without getting distracted by the lure of a) new yarn or b) another project. The only interruptions were work, sleep and Elvis, whom I have just discovered loves yarn.
I'd been knitting all day Saturday, leaving only occasionally for water, food and bio breaks. Normally, Elvis and Rocky are ensconced in the guest room but it was their turn for a bit of a run around the place. I put down my raspberry shoulder shrug for 2 minutes and when I returned I found one tuxedo kitty furiously kneading the ball of alpaca, then the knitting itself. Ah, these digital moments.So I shoo him away and resume knitting until midnight, finishing just a few moments ago. It's awfully pretty and may also be practical when all I need is a bit of a warm-up, unencumbered by sleeves.
Specs:
2 hanks, Catalina 100% Chunky Baby Alpaca (Queen of the Prairie)
1 ball, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (603 - Dusty Rose)
Size 10.5 US circular needles
The pattern is a modification of that provided by Catalina Yarns. I knit 7 inches of ribbing before the split for the neck and added the yoke detail of bi-color knitting and paired k2tog / ssk decreases for some shoulder shaping. You may recognize the decorative closure as one of the Moving Mud designs.
Still, none of this explains the title of this post. I'm counting down the number of "must finish" items before I'll be out of commission for a bit. I'm having spinal surgery on 9/11 and I still have a baby sweater and camisole to finish. Wish me luck!
posted by La Cabeza Grande at 8/27/2006 05:37:00 PM
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14 Comments:
Your shrug is beautiful!!! You are a very talented knitter. Your kitty must be good at blocking.
Happy knitting!
How very pretty. Good luck getting ready for the surgery. John and I have dealt with that this summer and I can totally relate to the "getting prepared" part. I hope it's nothing too major.
I love the shrug! So pretty!
Pumpkin does the push push dance with all my wool, virgin or knitted.
I'll be with you in spirit on 9/11 and you MUST recouperate quickly and unevently cause my birthday is a week later and I need my friend to help me celebrate!!
Much luck on finishing, but especially on the surgery! Take good care, and we'll see you when it's all over but the shouting!
(((hugs)))
I like that shoulder hugger. The best of luck for your surgery and I hope you'll heal fast and easy.
What a cute shrug! Love the button close too. Definitely will be checking out Moving Mud.
The shrug looks great & the Moving Mud closure is perfect with it!
Here's wishing you luck!! Also, that shrug is WAY sexy -- and perfect for you with your hour glass figure. My sand never looked good enough for this fashion and has not improved over time! I love the Moving Mud shawl pins and my need to find me one of those...
that little wrap number is scruptious! so delightful!
I am loving that little Mud touch!
Your shrug is absolutely gorgeous, what a great job you did with it! Congrats! And I so love that pic of your kitty!
Hi, that's very sweet color you using for the shrug.. lovely button too :)
Wishing you lots of luck for your surgery too.
Hey Karen, I'm taking credit for sending you to the Catalina booth at Stitches Midwest!
Your new shrug is beautiful and I'm wishing you all the best with your health. :)
well hello there!
i almost lost all hope that i would find your misplaced card from that great capuccino in amsterdam on queen's day in april, but this morning i finally located it (in a spot i probably thought was a good place to put something i did not want to loose...) and am very impressed with the shrug, stunning colour!
i am already craving the feeling of a nice pair of 7mm needles and some gorgeous yarn between my fingers. but not until i finish my thesis... but it is almost there.
i hope you are keeping well south of the border.
~lara
your shrug is so cute. love it! i'll say a prayer for your successful surgery. ;)
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