Updates
I think it is usually best to start with the bad news and the work up to the good. So here goes…
Update 1: Despite everyone’s well wishes, the career opportunity for M (and myself) did not turn out to be what we needed. Therefore, we are staying put for now. We do appreciate all the support everyone gave us.
Update 2: Our AC was out and the weather has been hot, so I haven’t seamed my mohair cardi yet. IĀ got hot just thinking about handling all those big, hairy sweater pieces. The AC should now be fixed, but I have to get back in the mood to seam.
Update 3: The Leaf Lace Shawl in “sunlit glade” Sea Silk is off the needles, has gone for a bath–
–and is now blocking. This is my first lace where I really had to put some tension into the blocking. I hope to show it off soon. I have even purchased a shawl pin that thematically fits with the shawl.
Update 4:
The Spring Monkey Socks are done! I really like them. The yarn, from a local dyer, just knit up so beautifully without any odd pooling. And these socks fit my feet really well too.
Modifications to the pattern: Knit cuff and first 3 lace repeats on 2.75 mm (US 2) needles, knit the rest of the leg on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles and then switched to 2.25 (US 1) needles for the rest. Did a slip stitch not stockinette heel flap. Decreased gussets so foot was 60 not 64 stitches. After 6 repeats of lace on the foot, knit 6 rounds plain and then did the toe. These mods gave me a perfect fit; I like the needle size changes for the leg where decreases would mess the stitch pattern up too much.
Update 5: My sock knitting has entered a purple period.
Sorry to hear that the career opportunities didn’t work out, and that your AC was broken. I’m looking forward to seeing the shawl! Your Monkey socks look great! I also like changing needles to help with sizing š
The Monkeys turned out perfectly! Oh, goody, you know I’ll enjoy the purple period.
Alas about the job opportunities…
Gorgeous socks!!! I love the yarn in the basket too.
So sorry about the job prospect – but something better is waiting….that’s the way I try to look at things.
Love your purple sock phase….
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Yay for purple and blue socks! My favorite colors… So sorry to hear that the job didn’t work out as you’d hoped. Hopefully you can enjoy some cooling cocktails while the AC is on the fritz.
Pretty socks! Can’t wait to see the shawl!
So sorry about the career un-opportunity, and the un-AC.
Wah!
That shawl looks good even in the suds – can’t wait to see it dry/blocked.
And…the socks are knock-your-socks-off great!
Bummer about the career opportunity going south and the a/c out. The socks look good! The shawl seems to be enjoying it’s bath. š
Yay for the knitting news. Boo for the other stuff. Hopefully your AC is working by now?
I had a dark greenies phase a few years ago. It wasn’t pretty.
Your purple phase seems to be a happier one.
I am quite fond of purples, so I look forward to seeing your plethora of purple socks. š Can’t wait to see the shawl, too!
Sorry to hear that the job opportunity didn’t work out. š It’s been really cold in SoCal (well, cold for us anyway). Perhaps we should send some cool weather your way?
Love the socks – can’t wait to see the shawl! (and sorry about the job thing. :o( )
That’s supposed to be a š *sigh*
Brenda- Fate must have other plans for you two.
I can’t wait to see the shawl all finished.