A new job!

Such exciting news - I'm starting a part-time job at The Yarn Lounge. I could not possibly be more thrilled. Well, unless I didn't have to have a full-time job too, but that's just crazy dreaming.

I start on Thursday, April 3 at 300pm. I work again Saturday, April 5. That is my schedule so far; I'll keep you posted as I get more shifts. With a full-time job and all, they will be few and far between, but anticipated nonetheless.

Please come to visit! (But don't ask me any hard questions in front of the boss.)

From 0 to 60

Well, not exactly 60, but I have started a record number of projects this week.

The first, the swatch for the Drops sweater in Lambs Pride Bulky. I have not used this yarn before - I love it!!! So cushy and lush. Just lovely.

Here is the first rolled brim baby hat in Cotton Ease for the collection of new babies coming this spring. I'm not quite sure why this brim refuses to roll...

Here is one that is cooperatively rolling.


This is A Stork's Nest scarf from the January/February 2008 Piecework magazine in Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud in Peppermint Heather. This is a stash yarn that I've been excited about but failed to find the right project until now.


Here is the first of a pair of socks made from yarn I bought last fall. The nose made a debut in my last post. They are coming along pretty well!

New additions

In a house with few goings-on, little changes and new additions are a big deal!

Most recently, we had Robert's office painted. It's RED!

I know that before-and-after photos can be quite fun, but I forgot about before until after. So here it is in its final state - new prints and new lamp too. It looks quite stunning in person.


A dear friend also brought over a new addition - Wellington's little sister, Sally. She is posing with proud big brother and the feel good bunny.
A shot of her with the cheerful pansies.
I've shared that I've been going to PT for a few weeks now with good results. The PT advised me last week to get new running shoes. Here are my stylin' senior citizen shoes. Sadly, the shoes confirm it.

For the first time in several years, I found myself with no active knitting project. Nothing! Admittedly, I do have a few UFOs that are consciously on hold and will remain there for a while longer. But I had NO ACTIVE PROJECTS! I walked to get lunch with empty hands and felt a bit naked. So, announcing the next project - toe up socks with fun yarn purchased in September in Sweden. I'm very fond of them already (and it only took three times to cast on to get it right. So far.).

And as a grand finale, very very happy birthday wishes to Robert's sister Amy. Have a super fun day and weekend!

Feeling better

Exciting developments! One of my knitting friends has written her first pattern! He's a charmer. Here he is posing with Wellington.
His name is The-Feel-Better-Bunny as Robert was recovering from pneumonia while I made the bunny. And my friend needs all the feel better wishes she can get as she suffers through week three (or is it four) with mono.

His little facial features were one of my first attempts at embroidery, so he's a bit of an individual I'd say. He's soft and snuggable - just as a bunny should be.

He's ready for spring!