Not Dead Yet

1 lb. Rose Quartz Merino Top purchased at the Newport Spin In on Feb. 4, 2012

3rd attempt at getting the correct weight

Singles done - now to rest them overnight.

Plied.

Trial results: 10 grams; 29 yards; double ply = 2.9 yards/gram.

Need: 3.75 yards/gram. Close.

Can't talk. Very busy.

Hehehehe

funny.

Rule Britannia!

I've been planning to make a Union Jack pillow for a couple of years. In fact, at the beginning of the summer - last year - I bought the red and blue fabric, and the pillow I was going to use, at the Good Will Bins. Remember the crap-by-the-pound shopping I did?

But, then I just shelved the fabric and used the pillow - as is. Until recently, I've been fine with that. But then the pillow began to shred and I realized it was time. Night before last I pulled out the hoarded fabric and in 30 minutes flat I had my Union Jack.

Why do these simple little things take me so long to accomplish?

It's not a shawl; It's not a scarf; It's a Shawlette!

And, it's lovely.

Made from Merino and Jade (don't ask me how, cause I don't know).

But, it smells a little weird.

Note to self: Don't get wet while wearing it!

2nd Knitting Anniversary!

Two years ago, this week, I decided to try one more time to learn to knit.

This time, it took.

I think it may have saved my life.

This shawlette I started yesterday is knit from the most appropriately named yarn in the world - Therapi. And at $3.00 per skein (on sale from $10.00 per skein) it is the cheapest and most effective therapy in existence.

Trailer Trashin'

We took The Escape Pod up the Santiam River this weekend. Here are some photos from the trip.

Stairs from the campground down to the river.

A creek that feeds into the river.

The bridge and husband floating down the river.

Evidence of ancient Celtic river dwellers.

Some Finished Objects

Two sets of Crochet edged pillowcases for Kyle and Courtney's Wedding on Saturday!

Yoked Baby Cardigan for a friend of Migi's.

Two projects done, thousands to go!