On A Roll

First, I would like to thank you all for the nice comments about Scott. My husband has worn it several times and really likes it!

Woohoo, knocked another one off of my UFO list. Y'all probably don't remember this one because it was started so long ago. :) It is Stripes and Webs Boatneck from The Pleasures of Knitting. This one languished forever because I didn't take the time to seam it. I first attempted to sew the yoke on a couple years ago and had such trouble. Finally (after 3 years) it is done. And I am quite happy with it. It fits me like it was made for me. (Imagine that!) But I have had trouble in the past with making the right size, and this one is a winner!
















































So I had a moment of weakness when I saw the WEBS Rowan Grab Bag Blowout. Made a huge impulse purchase. Couldn't resist the 50 balls of Rowan goodness. I figured that I can sell that which I don't like. My grab bag consisted of:

Soft Baby
All Seasons Cotton
Holiday
Handknit DK Cotton
Cotton Rope














Love, love, love! I do realize that I said I wouldn't buy yarn till I finished many of my UFO's (and I would knit my stash before buying). But since I had finished 2 that have been languishing for years, I felt I could splurge a little! Heehee, oh well!

My sister came home from Austria this week. She thought that just my Dad was picking her up at the airport. But my mom and I surprised her as well. The look on her face was priceless! We had been lurking behind a huge pole for about an hour and a half (she was one of the last to get through customs). It was awesome. I am really happy to have her home and safe. It certainly was nice to see her after 3 1/2 months. Plus, she is still raving about the legwarmers and says that I can keep making them for her, if I want. It is so nice to know that they were useful and appreciated. Makes a knitter happy!

Gratuitous Scott

Woohoo, I finished Scott for my Scott! :)

I am SO pleased with how this turned out. It fits him perfectly (except that it is a teency bit tight in the armholes). This was my first time ever putting in a zipper and feel that I did a good job. I first basted each side of the zipper (while closed) into each side. Then I whip stitched the edges of the zipper on the insides and then sewed down the center of each zipper half. It ain't budging!! I am really pleased that there is no buckling or weird stretching.

The only real modification that I made was to make the sleeves shorter. And I knit all the major pieces on a 101/2 instead of an 11.

Really not much more that I can say. It took me almost two years to complete this, but I am glad that I did. It definitely was the fear of the zipper. I love learning new things and conquering my knitting fears!

One project gets marked off my UFO list...

Good weekend

Another beautiful weekend. Husband, Gracie and I went hiking up the Columbia River Gorge again. This time we went on a trail called Angel's Rest. It is about 4.5 miles roundtrip and the elevation at the peak is 1633. Pretty much incline the entire way. But wow, what a view at the top!

Finished Fringe. Loving this scarf and its unusual-ness. I think it will look really sharp with my wool coat. Am considering making a beret out of the leftover white.

Remember this project? You probably don't, because I barely do! :) It is Stripes and Webs. Looked at my log and I started this darn thing back in August of 2005. Finished the pieces and got stalled at...you guessed it....seaming. I have pulled it out of the far reaches of the knitting closet and will finish it for this summer.

I have determined that I must set some knitting goals for myself this year. They involve:

1. Finishing a couple of the current (slightly dusty) WIP's.

2. Using up some of my stash. There are numerous bags that have projects assigned to them, so I just need to get started!

Something Froze Over

Look what I unearthed from the far reaches of my knitting closet. Scott.


My husband has been bugging me about finishing this darn thing. (That is actually a good thing because it means he wants to wear it)! I have busted it out on this project during the last week. Sewed almost all the seams and tied in most of my edges. All I have left are one side/sleeve seam, collar and zipper. Woohoo!! Very happy so far with how this is fitting him. It is always scary when you start a sweater ages upon ages ago (want to make sure it still fits!).


Started a new small project. Fringe by Lynne Barr (Knitting New Scarves). Quick, easy and different looking. Like it.


Headaches and migraines are still bothering me. Woke up this morning with a terribly stiff neck/shoulders. I think it is time for us to look into a new mattress and pillow. I got to find other ways to start managing these darn things. Love the medication, but it bothers me to take it so often.

We are finally starting to see some nice weather around here. At this time in the year, that means low 60's with some sun. So perfect!! My husband actually has a day off of work tomorrow, so we are headed back out to the Columbia Gorge for more hiking. I am looking forward to it. I am feeling the need to get rid of some of my "winter weight"! Plus, getting out with him and Gracie is always a treat!