Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Knitting Discovery

I got home from work this evening (a phrase that will leave my vocab-
ulary within not-few-enough weeks) and was putting my things away when I noticed activity out of the corner of my eye. Bless their hearts. I cannot imagine what they have found to munch on. It is so arid here and they are totally hay dependent, but I was charmed by their togetherness. That green at the bottom actually is part of our property but without a fence...well, you see how complex it is here.

And speaking of here, as in our place, let me set the record straight. I am just as terrified of snakes as anyone else. If I didn't have a blog, I would never have chased that snake for those pictures. Ian clearly thought I was out of my mind. And as for the State buyback that I just paid for? When I left my job at the University, my ex-husband wanted to withdraw my contribution to pay for a car which he drove for one year and then sold. That should tell you everything you need to know about him. Anyway, what I paid for was my contribution plus the interest. It was an offer I couldn't refuse - really.
I'm having a lot of fun with my fingerless gloves from the Noro sock yarn. It's a single-ply and my color bits are not, but so far it seems to be working.

I cannot ever remember a project that has been this much fun. I just knit and change color or pattern. I made a swatch in the beginning to know how many stitches to cast on for the elbow, and for me that was 63, since my first pattern was a 9 stitch repeat. I have decreased between patterns as I progressed towards the wrist. I still have no serious pattern and obviously don't have the heart of a pattern designer. I'm trying to decide now if I'm going to try to repeat the second fingerless glove, or just keep the shape and color bits and make a compliment. I need to buy anothe skein of this stuff so I can do it again. This is very much fun and I've needed some knitting fun.

6 comments:

Robin said...

Love the colorwork. Looks fun!

bspinner said...

I'm happy you're having fun with this knitting project. The colors are great.
You're still a whole lot braver than I am when it comes to snakes. I wouldn't have followed it around for anyone.

vlb5757 said...

It does a look a bit brown there but maybe in all that browness there was some redeeming juicy green bits. I am so glad you explained about the money you paid when dropping your retirement papers. I was wondering why on earth you were paying back money! I know you will be totally happy being retired. I am done with my job for the most part June 6. I can't tell you how happy that makes me. No money, but I will be happy; more knitting time!!

Theresa said...

Aren't fingerless gloves fun to make? I enjoy making them too and such nice colorwork! Certainly they will be noticed and enjoyed.
LOL, I can just picture you following that snake and hoping like heck he doesn't turn around and come towards you....

Beryl Moody said...

The days are winding down and you're about to have a whole new life. Exciting, isn't it?

FAPORT International said...

Looking great! really beautiful...