Shut Up & Knit!

Lookies what I saw at the post office that had nothing for me today.

(Click to Hugify)

I have no idea if it's one huge flowering azalea or if it's several large flowering azaleas.  Frankly, I didn't think it was any of my business, so I didn't ask.  I just took it/their picture before wandering off.  I do know it/they are about 20 years old because that's about how long we've had the post office located in this building.

I did cast on last night for some new lace.  Zen Green lace.  How could I not?

(I type "knot", btw.  /sigh)

Once it looks like something, I'll show you.  It's another knit in the round doily thingy.  No clue what I'll do with it.  I figure something out later.  Right now, I am just enjoying the process.

I hope you're enjoying your Thursday, too.

I had 15, but narrowed it down a little. No, I don't want to talk about it.

Ten on Tuesday Wednesday!
'10 Words People Would Use to Describe
You'

1.  Bitch
2.  Tenacious
3.  Devoted
4.  Strong
5.  Calm
6.  Funny  (only occasionally)
7.  Freak/Weirdo
8.  Cranky
9.  Sarcastic
10. Impatient  (yet patient)
11. Bossy  (just doing my job, darlin')
12. Wicked  (good & bad)

When someone told me they always saw me as being very calm and relaxed, I hurt myself laughing.  Once I could breathe again, I saw it as a good reminder that people don't see us the way we see ourselves.  Good and bad.

Not only do people see us differently by the same interactions.  Say on a blog.  But then other people's opinions can also color public and not so public opinion.  Someone telling lies or singing false praise may be believed by the unknowing or naive, but does that false view really reflect me?

I don't think so.  Although, I am always caught off guard when someone silly enough to believe the lies mentions it to me.  Then I'm left wondering if I should set them straight or let them believe what they've been told.

In the end, my friends have faith in me and the rest of the world doesn't really matter because I know who and what I am.  It's not like I'll ever run for public office or something.  And if some lonely sad creature feels better about herself for lying about me (or you), then who am I to take away her fun and drama whoring.  Ya know?

Yes, I really do think too much.

Yes, it's been a hell of a week.

Yes, there will be socks Sunday, but nothing on the needles, which is a good part of why there is no work in progress post this week.

Yes, I'll be casting on for another sock as soon as I get a free minute, so the world can keep on spinning.  :p

Happy?

Good.

Go have a lovely day.

xo

She is some kind of truly fabulous

Norma models her wrap.

Woof!

Pattern:  Lilac Leaf Shawl by Nancy Bush from her Estonian lace book

Yarn:  Zephyr Wool/Silk lace weight.  Ruby colorway, according to Norma, who ordered it.  I just do the knitting.

Needles:  US 4 circular  (I went down a needle size.)

Time Served:  Started: 03-25-09  Finished:  04-09-09

Mods:  I knit one extra repeat of the chart for the body because I was afraid it wouldn't be long enough. 

Knit for:  The Norma!

Judgment:  Love!

It's a nice pattern to knit.  There are nupps, but only at the ends.  Even then, there are very few.  So if you want to try one of the patterns from this book but don't want to knit a zillion nupps, this may be the pattern for you.

I still love grafting two pieces together.  While it's a bit wonky on this wrap, it is much better than trying to bind off in a way that will look similar to the cast on.

Issues:  I suck at blocking non-triangle shapes.  This wrap was blocked twice and it's still not as good as I would have liked.  Norma was under orders not to let anyone look too closely at it because the blocking job could have been better.

No, I am not kidding.

Again?:  I think maybe yes.  There is a spring green version on Ravelry that I love.  Plus my Joan is knitting one in a great green right now.  While I do think I have more than enough lace, I can see myself knitting this one for me at some point.

Are you shocked?

Tomorrow, my Tuesday Ten.

Happy Tuesday, people!

The only thing missing is a photo of the hummingbird that was circling me

Stolen from the lovely Cetta:

1. Soul ::  Coughing
2. Fold ::  Towels
3. Breakup ::  Song
4. Will ::  & A Way
5. Fond ::  Of You
6. Powers ::  That Be
7. Ho-hum ::  Boy
8. Hustle ::  Dance
9. Avenue ::  Walk
10. Tower ::  Of London

I thought we could start this new week on a springy up note since I'm already taking names and figuring out who will be drop kicked first.

Have I ever mentioned that I hate people?

Part of me thinks I've mentioned it, but I'm not sure...

Oh, and they are orange blossoms from the tree in the backyard that I hate with a seething passion.  (The tree.  Not the yard.)  It's a very happy tree.  Just further proof that orange trees are evil.

Happy Monday, people!

If anyone asks, y'all have not seen these socks.

Pattern:  Pembrokeshire Pathways

Yarn:  Nature's Palette in the Owl's Clover colorway

Needles:  2.75 mm 35 inch circular

Mods:  Knit toe-up, using CCSRs for toes and heels.  Sewn bind off.

Judgment:  Love!  I love this pattern and I think the yarn shows the cabling and lace quite well.  Very easy to memorize and take anywhere. 

The color is quite even in the socks in real life.  Once again, my questionable digital photography skills torpedo a knitting project.  I'm sure you're used to that by now.  While ever hopeful, I am not longer surprised by how things end up looking here.

/sigh

With any luck, today will be quiet and relaxing. 

No, I don't think that will happen, but one can hope.

Happy Sunday, people!