New Day
The last post belies the energy levels. It was written Saturday afternoon under the delusion I was/had improved. How can one feel better before getting (much) worse? I never saw Sunday and Monday was only slightly better. There were no photo shoots and little knitting was accomplished. I'm praying the first day of the year is a turning point. Sunday was a snowy day and big fat flakes of Utah best snow fell all day long. It was so beautiful, so peaceful.
THE swatch was finished and washed. This is only a swatch. If it were more than a swatch the yarn would be a lovely shade of gray and it would be much bigger around. Later on Monday, as I began to feel (ever so slightly) better, all the EZ books came off the shelf and calculations were made for the EPS. I should be able to cast on later today as planned. Before then I need to decide between the ribbing or the hem. First thoughts are for a one color hem on the body, with colored hems for the sleeves and, perhaps, a bit of colorwork, too. I'll share the calculations in a later post.
Since my goal was to finish what was on the needles before the end of 2007, (Kelly Cardigan, RIP. It's grow or go around here.) there wasn't much knitting except for the elegant blue gloves. They are lovely and waiting for their day to show off, as is the long suffering Logan River Wrap. The main focus for 2008 knitting, in the short run, will be the EPS, but there must be a little something on the side, no? A little bit of beauty, a little bit of decadence, a little bit of elegance...as in lace? Yes.
Kim's Sangria fits the bill, in a simple lace pattern derived on my own from Evelyn Clark's, Knitting Lace Triangles. It's onward and upward. Happy 2008!
Hope you are feeling better soon. I am going to do my calculations while I wait for my yarn to arrive.
Posted by: Sarah | January 01, 2008 at 06:38 AM
Happy New Year! Get Well! Now that all that happy horse pucky is said, seriously, it's a time of rest and reflection with some of that beauty being allowed to permeate our beings. And hugs.
Posted by: Nancy J | January 01, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Hope 2008 rings in much better health!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | January 01, 2008 at 08:07 AM
You've really be struggling with this flu/bronchitis! I hope you are truly on the mend this time. Wishing you a good day of feeling better and a very Happy New Year.
Posted by: Wool Winder | January 01, 2008 at 08:33 AM
I'm sending good health vibes in your direction. Sounds like you got hit hard.
Posted by: CindyCindy | January 01, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Oh no, are you still coughing? Maybe your doctor needs to try a different medication. Do you have asthma? Two winters ago I developed asthma for the first time, after having flu that turned into pneumonia.
Posted by: Tan | January 01, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Feel better soon! This seems to be an extra-nasty cold/flu season. I'm looking to add more EZ to my knitting in 2008 as well, perhaps even an EPS!
Posted by: jillian | January 01, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Happy New Year! And I'm keeping my eye on you (just one eye). It may have faded from everyone else's memories, but I will never forget what happened to poor Joho. :D
May you have a peaceful, abundant, and joyful 2008.
Posted by: Stacey | January 01, 2008 at 09:32 AM
So sorry you are not feeling 100%. Happy new year to you Margene!
Posted by: Erin | January 01, 2008 at 09:43 AM
I sure hope you're feeling better today. I'm sorry you've been so sick. Happy New Year, my dear friend.
Posted by: Carole | January 01, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Hope the New Year has you feeling better!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | January 01, 2008 at 10:01 AM
I like that, grow or go... seems like a super way to weed out the old wip's.
hope you are back to feeling fabulous very soon.
Posted by: Teyani | January 01, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Pretty lace! Happy New Year, sweetie.
Posted by: DebbieB | January 01, 2008 at 10:28 AM
i thought you were going to be better - it's a new year! take care of yourself and hope you get well quick!
Posted by: debbie | January 01, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Happy New Year! Hopefully you are still taking it easy and are feeling better.
Posted by: Chris | January 01, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Oh dear...I hope this finds you feeling a wee bit better. This nasty flu bug has really kept you down. Healthy vibes are heading your way!!!
Happy New Year my friend!!
Posted by: Kim | January 01, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Happy New Year!!! Feel better soon.
Posted by: Vera | January 01, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Hope you're feeling better soon!
Posted by: Chris | January 01, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Hope you feel better soon. Look on it as an excuse to wrap up and knit when you feel up to it. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Pat K | January 01, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I do hope you woke up to the return of sparkling good health! I imagine you have become quite discouraged.... hang in there and get the rest you need. Photos, playing in the snow, even knitting can take a back seat for a bit until you are truly better. Sending loving and healing thoughts...
Posted by: Birdsong | January 01, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Happy New Year! Hope you are finally feeling better soon! Hmm, the hem with a garter ridge has an interesting look to it.
Posted by: Margaret | January 01, 2008 at 11:53 AM
May 2008 bring you good health and prosperity in all things, Margene. :)
Posted by: Opal | January 01, 2008 at 01:23 PM
A very happy and healthy new year!
Posted by: Carol | January 01, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Happy New Year! I hope you are feeling better very soon!
xoxo!
Posted by: Romi | January 01, 2008 at 02:03 PM
I'm so sorry to hear you're still feeling ill.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | January 01, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Happy New Year and feel better soon! Been cradling my head and stomach all day- food poisoning I think.
Posted by: Manise | January 01, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Happy New Year, Margene!
Posted by: Kathy | January 01, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Happy New Year!
Is it safe to assume you have had a chest xray with all this?
Posted by: Laurie | January 01, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Get better soon, Margene!
Posted by: Katherine | January 01, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Happy new year! Feel better soon :)
Posted by: jody | January 01, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Oh your poor thing--I can so relate. I too have had the ick all weekend. Sometime on Friday I rolled into bed and it was only with great difficulty I left it on Sunday to crawl to the doctor's. After a diagnosis of FLU I crawled back and am somewhat upright today. It has been a doozy I tell you. Wishing you much health for 2008!
Posted by: Sharlene | January 01, 2008 at 05:31 PM
missed you today--hope you take a good turn soon!
Posted by: Alarming Female | January 01, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Feel better soon. Happy 2008 and I'm going to be a much better blog friend this year.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 01, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Yep. False improvement leading to heartbreak...hate that. Stay on the couch!
Posted by: claudia | January 01, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Feel better soon, Margene ... sickness that drags on like that is No Fun At All.
Posted by: Ruth | January 02, 2008 at 05:38 AM
So sorry to hear that you're still feeling poorly. Get better soon.
Posted by: Hillary | January 02, 2008 at 07:42 AM
So sorry to hear that you're still feeling poorly. Get better soon.
Posted by: Hillary | January 02, 2008 at 07:47 AM
So sorry to hear that you're still feeling poorly. Get better soon.
Posted by: Hillary | January 02, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Feel better soon. Love that E. Clark book. Looks like you have started to assimilate it.
Posted by: Judy | January 02, 2008 at 11:58 AM
I need to swatch for my EPS but I don't think I have the right weight of yarn in the house in the right quantity for a sweater. I guess that means buying more yarn?? Oh my, how awful. heh XOXOX
Posted by: Laura | January 02, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Hope you are feeling better. It is never any fun to be sick.
Posted by: Tonia | January 02, 2008 at 11:14 PM
I hope that you are feeling better soon. Lovely beginning to your lace shawl.
Posted by: Wanda | January 03, 2008 at 11:47 AM