Scratch That

Perhaps I (we) was a bit too hasty. Needless to say, we're staying in Hamilton and will both continue to job-search daily. I still have my "local coffee shop" job, and we still have the apartment. I'm not going to get into details about the circumstances, but when a company hires an inventory control assistant, the new employee doesn't expect to be swabbing out toilets.

I finished almost all my Christmas knitting. I didn't finish the socks for my mom. I've set a goal for this next Sunday ('cause I'm guaranteed to see her then). In the meantime, I've started a couple things:

Fair Isle Tam

I've never done fair isle before and I'm falling dangerously for it. I call this a stash-busting project, but I bought the yarn with this pattern in mind, so ....

February Lady Sweater

This actually is stash-busting. It's solely coincidence that I got 13 balls of nice yarn for $20. (3 balls Bernat Cashmere, 10 balls Sirdar Peru Naturals, remember?)

I haven't finished the second striped scarf for my friend yet, because I'd like to know if it's going to be another waste of my time. (Regarding the other scarf, my "friend" wants it again. I haven't yet told her that it's for sale and she can have it for $20.)

I've also done a few quick projects in the last week. A couple of Simple Purses (one cranberry, one raspberry), and a cowl and wristwarmers for the Secret Santa at work.

There are projects I'd like to start, but I'll finish up what I have now first (yeah, right).

Roots

We moved to Hamilton from Brampton over seven months ago. I pulled up tons of roots because I'd lived in Brampton for over 22 years. Now we'll see how many roots I've put down in Hamilton.

That's right. Someone got a job. But it wasn't me.

My dad got a job with a company in Guelph. Since the commute is about an hour, we figure we ought to move there. Guelph is nice. My mom isn't happy, but things have a way of working out.

That scarf I made for a friend? Well, long story short, I had to work instead of going to her birthday party, so she's "furious" with me and refused to accept it. It's currently for sale on my Facebook group, "Knarly Knitting".

I also finished the sweater for my sister. The sleeves are a touch too tight where I sewed them to the body, and the hood is a little lopsided, but it's not bad.

Now I'm working on a pair of Honeycomb mittens and a Snowboarder's Hat. And my mom's socks. I'm past the heel, which was my first short-row heel. Might be too deep, but I'm sure it'll stretch.

I finished a drop-stitch scarf last night with some Silk Garden that I absolutely needed. (Insert sarcasm here.)

Which brings me to my resolution: No buying yarn until I catch up on my UFOs. This isn't a New Year's one, just a general, I-have-too-much-yarn one. Besides, I don't want to move more than one large container of yarn. (Aside: As stashes go, mine's small but it still bothers me.)

I Am Not The Little Engine That Could

I didn't get the receptionist job. Contrary to what my interviewer told me, I did not get a call telling me I didn't get the job. I just sorta assumed thus after two weeks of no call. Why tell me that you'll call either way, then not?

Also, since I look for jobs online every single day, I tend to start judging them. For example, why is the job for a payroll clerk paid based on commission? How does that work? And why does an administrative assistant (which is what I have my certificate for) need a bachelor's degree? It's a college course, for pete's sake!

I finished the red and gold striped scarf for my friend. I should take a picture of that one ....

I'm about halfway done the hood for my sister's sweater. I finished her hat and now I just have to finish her second wristwarmer and start on her convertible mittens.

I'm trying to deplete my stash, but that isn't working very well because I keep going to yarn stores and seeing things I like.

Catching Up

There's hope for me after all!

Not on the job front, although my interviewer will call back next week to tell me if I've been chosen. Did it go well? They always do. And I always get a good feeling. I've learned to ignore those feelings. I keep my hopes down so they don't get injured when they fall again.

I finished those three hats. I still have two to make for a co-worker, but she never brought in the yarn she wants me to use.

I'm almost done the sleeves for my sister's sweater. I had to buy another ball of Homespun last night. When I first read the pattern, I thought it said I'd only need two balls. Now I know to read the fine print! We're on ball #4. I've also started her red hat and black-and-red wristwarmers. She's also getting a pair of wristwarmers that'll match the hat (done in Homespun that my mom gave me to knit with).

Last night my dad and I went to a convenience store to buy a lottery ticket (we didn't win). As we were walking back to the car I must've stepped in something ... something bad. Needless to say, the poo was all over my green shoes. I had to throw them out. Now I'm down to six pairs (one is winter boots, one is my work shoes, one is sneakers [yay] and the other three are fancy). It's time to go shopping, I suppose. I hate buying shoes and jeans.

When I was out shopping for more yarn last night, I impulsively bought five colours of Vanna's Choice so I can knit the Fair Isle Tam (it's for a KAL on the Paton's blog). I'll take pictures and update in a few days.

Maybe This Time?

I got a call from a potential employer. I had a phone interview with them yesterday (Monday), and I have a face-to-face interview with them 9am on Thursday. It's been over a month since my last interview. I really want an office job.

I'm almost finished those hats. One of them turned into three, and I don't have the yarn for the ones with words on them so those will have to wait. Time for me to start working on my sister's things.

Long Time

It's been a busy last couple of weeks. Oh, wait, it's only been a week and a half. I don't feel so bad now.

I finished felting that bag for my aunt and managed to sew in a lining three hours before delivering it personally.

Everyone seems to want a hat. Not just any hat; no, they want the Snowboarder's Hat (by Bernat). It's not difficult to make, but after knitting a dozen or so I'm getting bored. I have three more to knit. The last two should be interesting because the recipient wants words on them. I like a challenge.

It's also scarf season. I have two friends who have asked for "Harry Potter" scarves. Now, this took some research because I had no idea what they were talking about. Now I know.

I'm still working on my mom's green socks. I'm about halfway to the heel.

I never finished that pumpkin for Hallowe'en. Oh, well. Next year, perhaps!

I'm also still working on those two hooded sweaters. I just have the sleeves and the hoods to knit, but with all the other requests, I'm not even sure if I'll finish my sister's in time for Christmas. I still have to knit her hat and wristwarmers.

And I'm still working at the "local coffee shop". Actually, today is my three months. Now they can't fire me without a (good) reason.

Next!

I finished the wristwarmers. I have to find my camera because a blog post without pictures is kinda boring. I like how they turned out.

I'm still working on my aunt's little purse. I'm using this pattern: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTlittlebird.php. I'm knitting with Paton's Classic Wool in brown. Because I hate seaming I've adjusted it a little and knit it round, with an i-cord for the handle.

I don't think I'll have the pumpkin ready for tomorrow. That's okay. I'll keep it for next year.

When I find that piece of technology that's hidden in my car somewhere, I'll post with pictures.