These are in no particular order. They all suck evenly.
1. You no longer have any excuses for the house being messy.
2. Are we supposed to be job-hunting 7.5 hours a day?
3. You have fewer reasons to say no to people who ask you to help them with stuff.
4. You feel bad when you buy something that isn't completely necessary.
5. You have more time for your hobbies, but feel like you're goofing off if you do them.
6. Everyone seems to have a job suggestion for you, but it's never the right job or it pays minimum wage.
Day three and counting. Maybe I should start my own business. Oh, wait, that's another suggestion people make for me that won't work.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015
May Update
Current WIPs (new ones are bolded):
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Short Row Sweater, Madame Tricote Paris Star Frogged - making a shawl instead :)
Shawls:
Old Flames Scarf, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Aeolian, Madame Tricote Paris Star
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Tentaculum, Marks and Kattens Fame Trend (will be frogged ... when it stops hiding)
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland (out of yarn)
Hats:
Quaggan, Loops & Threads Charisma
May goals: Finish the Quaggan hat, the Old Flames Scarf, and decide what I'm gonna do with the Wispy Cardi (continue or frog).
Almost finished the Old Flames Scarf (accidentally left it at work during my vacation) but I've just the bind-off row to do, so that'll be done. Quaggan hat is finished and delivered (recipient loves it!) and I haven't given a thought to the Wispy Cardi.
June goals: Finish the Old Flames Scarf and do something about that Wispy Cardi. Also finish the Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater. I've just been laid off from work today, so I should have plenty of time to knit.
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Shawls:
Old Flames Scarf, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Aeolian, Madame Tricote Paris Star
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland (out of yarn)
Hats:
May goals: Finish the Quaggan hat, the Old Flames Scarf, and decide what I'm gonna do with the Wispy Cardi (continue or frog).
Almost finished the Old Flames Scarf (accidentally left it at work during my vacation) but I've just the bind-off row to do, so that'll be done. Quaggan hat is finished and delivered (recipient loves it!) and I haven't given a thought to the Wispy Cardi.
June goals: Finish the Old Flames Scarf and do something about that Wispy Cardi. Also finish the Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater. I've just been laid off from work today, so I should have plenty of time to knit.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
March and April Update
Current WIPs (new ones are bolded):
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving (out of yarn)
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Short Row Sweater, Madame Tricote Paris Star
Shawls:
Old Flames Scarf, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Tentaculum, Marks and Kattens Fame Trend (will be frogged ... when it stops hiding)
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland (out of yarn)
Clapotis, Patons Classic Wool (finished in March)
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK (finished in March)
Quaggan, Loops & Threads Charisma
I finished most of the hood section early in the month, and then promptly ran out of (handspun from Ireland!) yarn. I'm going to a yarn store tomorrow morning to see if I can find a close replica. Mary Maxim had nothing close. Also, I made good progress on the hat! So I don't consider this month's goal to be completely lost.
March goals: Keep looking for a replacement yarn. If one is found, finish the bloody scarf. Until one is found, work on the hat (and finish it, too, maybe ...).
So, still no luck on a replacement yarn, though I did try to get to Romni Wools last Saturday (the Gardiner Expressway was closed and the traffic on the streets was just too much). I'll try again next week.
Successfully completed two projects in March, but in April I mainly focused on the Quaggan hat (it's for a friend). It's almost done, which bring me to ...
May goals: Finish the Quaggan hat, the Old Flames Scarf, and decide what I'm gonna do with the Wispy Cardi (continue or frog).
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving (out of yarn)
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Short Row Sweater, Madame Tricote Paris Star
Shawls:
Old Flames Scarf, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland (out of yarn)
Hats:
Quaggan, Loops & Threads Charisma
I finished most of the hood section early in the month, and then promptly ran out of (handspun from Ireland!) yarn. I'm going to a yarn store tomorrow morning to see if I can find a close replica. Mary Maxim had nothing close. Also, I made good progress on the hat! So I don't consider this month's goal to be completely lost.
March goals: Keep looking for a replacement yarn. If one is found, finish the bloody scarf. Until one is found, work on the hat (and finish it, too, maybe ...).
So, still no luck on a replacement yarn, though I did try to get to Romni Wools last Saturday (the Gardiner Expressway was closed and the traffic on the streets was just too much). I'll try again next week.
Successfully completed two projects in March, but in April I mainly focused on the Quaggan hat (it's for a friend). It's almost done, which bring me to ...
May goals: Finish the Quaggan hat, the Old Flames Scarf, and decide what I'm gonna do with the Wispy Cardi (continue or frog).
Friday, March 6, 2015
February Update
Current WIPs (new ones are bolded):
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving (out of yarn)
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Tentaculum, Marks and Kattens Fame Trend (will be frogged ... when it stops hiding)
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland (out of yarn)
Clapotis, Patons Classic Wool
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Um. Right. I did finish the gloves and I have been working on the Lanthir Lamath scarf, but I also started another three projects, so I'd say I've made absolutely no progress.
So. February goals. Complete the hood section of the Lanthir Lamath scarf. I'm almost half-way through, so this should be do-able. Also, I haven't bought yarn since early December.
I finished most of the hood section early in the month, and then promptly ran out of (handspun from Ireland!) yarn. I'm going to a yarn store tomorrow morning to see if I can find a close replica. Mary Maxim had nothing close. Also, I made good progress on the hat! So I don't consider this month's goal to be completely lost.
March goals: Keep looking for a replacement yarn. If one is found, finish the bloody scarf. Until one is found, work on the hat (and finish it, too, maybe ...).
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving (out of yarn)
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland (out of yarn)
Clapotis, Patons Classic Wool
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Um. Right. I did finish the gloves and I have been working on the Lanthir Lamath scarf, but I also started another three projects, so I'd say I've made absolutely no progress.
So. February goals. Complete the hood section of the Lanthir Lamath scarf. I'm almost half-way through, so this should be do-able. Also, I haven't bought yarn since early December.
I finished most of the hood section early in the month, and then promptly ran out of (handspun from Ireland!) yarn. I'm going to a yarn store tomorrow morning to see if I can find a close replica. Mary Maxim had nothing close. Also, I made good progress on the hat! So I don't consider this month's goal to be completely lost.
March goals: Keep looking for a replacement yarn. If one is found, finish the bloody scarf. Until one is found, work on the hat (and finish it, too, maybe ...).
Monday, February 2, 2015
January Update
Current WIPs (new ones are bolded):
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Tentaculum, Marks and Kattens Fame Trend (will be frogged ... when it stops hiding)
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland
Clapotis, Patons Classic Wool
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Drumroll:
Scarf: Done.
Hat: Nope.
Gloves: Started; one mostly completed.
Hidden project: Still hiding.
Goals for January: Hat (yeah, sure, eh?), and get the scarf to 75% completion. Also, finish those gloves (that were supposed to be done for Christmas).
Also, no buying yarn except for completing current WIPs.
Let's see how this goes.
Um. Right. I did finish the gloves and I have been working on the Lanthir Lamath scarf, but I also started another three projects, so I'd say I've made absolutely no progress.
So. February goals. Complete the hood section of the Lanthir Lamath scarf. I'm almost half-way through, so this should be do-able. Also, I haven't bought yarn since early December.
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Newborn Vertebrae, Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Quivira Coat, Patons Classic Merino Wool
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland
Clapotis, Patons Classic Wool
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Drumroll:
Scarf: Done.
Hat: Nope.
Gloves: Started; one mostly completed.
Hidden project: Still hiding.
Goals for January: Hat (yeah, sure, eh?), and get the scarf to 75% completion. Also, finish those gloves (that were supposed to be done for Christmas).
Also, no buying yarn except for completing current WIPs.
Let's see how this goes.
Um. Right. I did finish the gloves and I have been working on the Lanthir Lamath scarf, but I also started another three projects, so I'd say I've made absolutely no progress.
So. February goals. Complete the hood section of the Lanthir Lamath scarf. I'm almost half-way through, so this should be do-able. Also, I haven't bought yarn since early December.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
December Update
Current WIPs (new ones are bolded):
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Purple Sweater (of my own design), Patons Classic Wool Merino Frogging; found a pattern.
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Tentaculum, Marks and Kattens Fame Trend (will be frogged ... when it stops hiding)
Daily Highs Temperature Scarf, leftovers
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Other:
A Dog Sweater, Unknown Yarn (this one I've been asked to do - the asker provided yarn and pattern)
Right on two counts. Finished nothing.
Goals for December: Finish the hat. Start gloves for my husband. Finish the Daily Highs scarf (yeah, right. That'll be a week into the new year!) and find that hidden project that needs to be frogged.
Drumroll:
Scarf: Done.
Hat: Nope.
Gloves: Started; one mostly completed.
Hidden project: Still hiding.
Goals for January: Hat (yeah, sure, eh?), and get the scarf to 75% completion. Also, finish those gloves (that were supposed to be done for Christmas).
Also, no buying yarn except for completing current WIPs.
Let's see how this goes.
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Other:
Right on two counts. Finished nothing.
Goals for December: Finish the hat. Start gloves for my husband. Finish the Daily Highs scarf (yeah, right. That'll be a week into the new year!) and find that hidden project that needs to be frogged.
Drumroll:
Scarf: Done.
Hat: Nope.
Gloves: Started; one mostly completed.
Hidden project: Still hiding.
Goals for January: Hat (yeah, sure, eh?), and get the scarf to 75% completion. Also, finish those gloves (that were supposed to be done for Christmas).
Also, no buying yarn except for completing current WIPs.
Let's see how this goes.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
November Update
Current WIPs (new ones are bolded):
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Purple Sweater (of my own design), Patons Classic Wool Merino
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Little Red Riding Slippers, Bernat Roving (frogged - didn't like them)
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Tentaculum, Marks and Kattens Fame Trend (will be frogged ... when it stops hiding)
Daily Highs Temperature Scarf, leftovers
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Other:
A Dog Sweater, Unknown Yarn (this one I've been asked to do - the asker provided yarn and pattern)
Wow. Um, yeah. So I haven't finished anything since the last update. That's not great, I guess. On the other hand, I haven't bought yarn since mid-March, so there's a win, right?
Goals for November: Frog what is listed to be frogged. I think I know where that scarf is. Finish the handspun scarf, and maybe the dog sweater. Chances are that neither will get done, and I'll finish the slippers instead.
Right on two counts. Finished nothing.
Goals for December: Finish the hat. Start gloves for my husband. Finish the Daily Highs scarf (yeah, right. That'll be a week into the new year!) and find that hidden project that needs to be frogged.
Sweaters/Cardigans:
Wispy Cardi, Malabrigo Lace
Purple Sweater (of my own design), Patons Classic Wool Merino
Rosemary Cardigan, Cascade 220 Heathers (not technically new, as I started it in August)
Hooded Baby Skyrim Sweater, Patons Roving
Shawls:
Hands and Feet:
Toe-up Socks, Zauberball (on a 9-inch circular)
2aat Toe-up Socks, Some yarn that my husband bought and that I'll look up later
Blankets:
Snowflake Blanket, Red Heart Comfort Solids
Scarves:
Daily Highs Temperature Scarf, leftovers
Lanthir Lamath, Handspun from Ireland
Hats:
Forester Hat, Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Other:
A Dog Sweater, Unknown Yarn (this one I've been asked to do - the asker provided yarn and pattern)
Wow. Um, yeah. So I haven't finished anything since the last update. That's not great, I guess. On the other hand, I haven't bought yarn since mid-March, so there's a win, right?
Goals for November: Frog what is listed to be frogged. I think I know where that scarf is. Finish the handspun scarf, and maybe the dog sweater. Chances are that neither will get done, and I'll finish the slippers instead.
Right on two counts. Finished nothing.
Goals for December: Finish the hat. Start gloves for my husband. Finish the Daily Highs scarf (yeah, right. That'll be a week into the new year!) and find that hidden project that needs to be frogged.
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