Knitting Happens

Here it is Friday before a nice long weekend.  The knitting (and cleaning) I had hoped to do won't happen as we have guests coming.  Oh well, the best laid plans and all that...time to go with the flow.  There has been knitting off and on this week and I haven't really told you how that's going.   

With future knitting dreams shaping up into a nice long queue, I'm trying to make sure the two projects currently in process are finished up before the Baby Surprise class starts on the 8th.  It's doubtful the Kelly cardigan will be finished by then and I'm ok with that.  It's Jóhö I'd like to see a good ending to and to see in action in time for some cooler fall temps.  She's been hanging around since May 2006 and that is just WAY too long...long enough to put a strain on our relationship. I'm feeling very fickle and have a new lace project ready to cast on, but I'm trying to remain true until the bitter end. 

Kelly is easy going stockinette and she'll be a good packing around project for the foreseeable future.  Being constant and truly monogamous to a project is a good way to see it come to an early fruition. There are just SO many things I want to start and I'm trying my damnedest to stay in the moment, be true to the process and not let in delusions of grandeur, or allow the queue of desire, to overtake my focus.  It's one step at a time, one stitch at a time, babee...

For the next little while I think my sock needles will be on hiatus. The Little 16s are finished and couldn't be cuter.  Baby socks a great use for left over sock yarn and there will be a few more pair in my future.The yarn I used was left over from this pair of socks made from Dave's Cabin Cove yarn, colorway Parrot.  This pair is full of prayers for my two week old niece, as she deals with a health issue.  It will likely turn out to be no big deal, in the all of it, but at the moment, it is a big concern for my brother's family.  Send extra good thoughts and prayers, please.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Comments

[KarenJoSeattle]

I just ordered a ton of discontinued Jaeger Extra Fine Merino from various sources. My intent is to knit up a bunch of basic, wearable sweaters, some with colorwork, based on EZ patterns or Barbara Walker top-downs. I really like designing my own sweaters following someone's template modified to my preferences. I've wanted to do pieces from both of these women for ages.

So I'll be watching your year of Zimmermania for inspiration.

And best of luck to your neice and her parents. I'll watch for news on this front, too.

[Opal]

I know how you feel about the Joho. I have a very similar relationship with one called the Forest Path Stole. You think it has something to do with rectangles?

[Carol]

I wish I could be half that good (maybe I'd have some FOs). The socks are adorable and many well wishes for your little niece and her family :)

[Carole]

I hope you have time to relax and enjoy your weekend, company and all.

[Vicki]

Have a great weekend, Margene! The best wishes for your niece!!

[jackie]

The socks are too sweet, and I am sure that the prayers knit into them will help your niece.

[DebbieB]

Praying for your dear niece - babies are the best.

Joho looks so soft and warm - you want to be able to wrap her around you and feel the sense of final accomplishment - you can do it!

[Kim]

Enjoy your Holiday weekend and many prayers are being sent for your little niece.

[Manise]

Have a great weekend! Sending my thoughts and prayers for your wee niece.

[Kirsten]

Wishing your little niece a speedy path to good health.
Have a wonderful weekend.

[susan]

I'm certainly sending good thoughts.

[Liz K.]

I needed your words about "one stitch at a time" today. I, too, am feeling a little oppressed by my to-knit queue, but really, you can only knit one stitch at a time.

Lots of good thoughts for your niece. Keep us posted.

[bellamoden]

One stitch at a time. You're so right. And I think the socks are a lovely gift of your thoughts to that wee one. And joho is lovely! It will be done someday.

[Amy Boogie]

I'm amazed at how well you keep up with all your projects. My hat's off to you :)

The socks are very sweet and your little niece will be in my thoughts.

[marie in florida]

your little nieceling will be so proud to have socks just like her Auntie!

[Marcia Cooke]

Monogomy....in UTAH?! You are too funny! Baby socks are great, and good wishes for your niece. My youngest was a critically ill preemie, so I can tell you how tough these little buggers are! More than you'd think. Happy Labor Day to you and Smith!

[Wool Winder]

Are you really that close to finishing Joho? That's great! You'll feel so much better when it's off the needles and off your mind.

[Heather Joins The Round]

So scary when the tiny ones are ill.

[Debi]

That beautiful shawl deserves a debut!
Hope your niece is ok, she'll be in my thoughts!

[Birdsong]

I feel the same about trying to get certain things finally off the needles; this one may need to be product rather than process as you will certainly love wearing Joho. Have a lovely late summer weekend!

[Wanda]

Definitely prayers for your little niece. I hope her health issue is soon resolved. Hope Joho gets off of your needles soon too. I'm ready for winter and new fall knits. Hard to stay focused on what's in front of you, isn't it? Have a great weekend. Hopefully it's not too hot there.

[Chris]

My thoughts are with your family and especially your niece! Those are wonderful socks for her. *hug*

I posted a picture that might give you a smile... :)

[Deb]

I'll hold your niece in my thoughts and prayers Margene. Have a great long weekend.

[Lee Ann]

Sending the good vibes her way, Margene. Been there with Twinkletoes, and it's not fun.

That first purply yarn there is Just. Freaking. Gorgeous.

[knitnana]

Candles lit, prayers sent up!
(((hugs)))

[claudia]

What lovely colors in the pictures today. My best wishes to your little niece.

[Sarah]

Keeping good thoughts! Have a relaxing weekend!

[Ruth]

Very sweet socks. I'll certainly keep your niece and her parents (and extended family, who must be worried, too!) in my thoughts and prayers.

[Julie]

Good thoughts and lots of prayers going out to your neice and her parents!

The socks are adorable.

[Beth S.]

What sweet little socks! :-)

And keep plugging on Jóhö. The only way out is through! ;-) Plus I have a feeling that you will really love her once she is done and blocked and completely fabulous. :-)

[Lucia]

I'll be thinking of your niece and her family. And I'll be thinking of you and hoping you have a nice relaxing long weekend.

[Miriam]

Perhaps Juno was a bit much temptation. Should I take her back? *waggles eyebrows* Just kidding. :)

[Bliss]

Lots of prayers for the wee one and family!

[Pat K]

One stitch at a time, one prayer at a time. Hope the little one will be well soon.

[Kelly]

Sending prayers and good thoughts for the baby and her family.

[Tonia]

Good luck on finishing up Joho.

The socks are adorabe. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.

[Ann]

Good thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[Dianne]

Warm thoughts and prayers for your niece~It's always scary with the little ones..

[Julie]

I'm with you on the one project at a time deal - but I just can't do it either. I have startitis - there is just too many temptations out there. Consequently I have 4 projects going!!

[Kim]

Prayers for your brother's family. Those little socks are absolutely adorable. May the love they were knitted with flow right into your niece's little piggies.

xoxo

[eyeleen]

Cute little socks, I hope your niece is doing better. Have a wonderful weekend!

[Teyani]

two weeks old is just too durned young to be dealing with stuff. I send prayers and wishes that joy and health prevail. peaceful times to you, dear one, too.

[Laurie]

My prayers go out to your niece, and hope for good healing and good health.

Then I will send my prayers to Joho.

[scout]

Sending lots of love and prayers to your family.
xo

[Hillary]

I wish your niece the best of health and happiness.