Disjointed

Feeling a bit disjointed and out of sorts lately - lots going through my head so how about a very random blog post?  If you're interested read on:

~ Last week I got a random catalog in the mail, don't even remember what company it was.  What I do remember is they had Halloween costumes.  There was a lovely cape (ala Sherlock Holmes) for $180.  I decided I could make it and got McCalls 5764 to do so.  Now to find the right fabric.

~ Saturday, I was catching up on blogs and while reading Gertie, came across this post: We Live In Good Body.  It really touched a nerve with me.  I can't get the ideas and words out of my mind.

~ I spent hours cleaning up the studio and sorting through old magazines this past weekend - now what to do with them?  I think I'll probably donate them to the library.

~ There's more, but I'll leave you with that.   g

Blech!

It's a shame that such a pretty yarn has such a name. This is Socks that Rock in colorway Blech - which I cannot find on their website to save my life now.  I thought it was part of the raven clan, but obviously I'm mistaken. 

Last Fall I test knit a pattern for jeannie cartmel designs who gave all her testers a free pattern for testing.  At that time - this yarn told me it wanted to be woodelves - and I even started them back in October 2009.  But they sat around unloved until finally I ripped them.  Last month (?) I was cleaning up the bits and bobs of yarn left lying around my house (yes, it is everywhere).  And I found the yarn again - then I grabbed the pattern and got to work.

The only change I made was to knit a "traditional" gusset.  This time I purled the stitches.  I love it! 

These socks are warm and cushy and fit just right.   Too bad I say "blech" every time I look at them.  It is no way indicates my happiness level - I just think it's a funny name for the color! 

Seattle - Through JB's Eye

International Fountain

 Space Needle

my office and Elliot Bay from the Space Needle

Knitting on the observation deck - see the slouch?