All this and still have time to ride our bikes with my son- priceless!
Next: his naptime. 1-2 hours. What should I do? Nap too? (I NEED it). Knit? (I have 3 WIP). And yes. you are seeing a lot of blue. I am part of Project Spectrum 2. First colors: Blue, Grey, White. Oh, that purple on the edge of the bird nest shawl? Did I forget to mention I also got 10 skeins of Virtue in Prudence, at the same sale? And that is a good thing, because a quick calculation of yardage made it clear I will not have enough for the BNS (Bird Nest Shawl) with just Faith.
![kim hargreaves- pin stripe from an old Rowan mag.](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/383421240_baeece7f53_t.jpg)
![Pin strip](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/387007028_4bd1ef22a7_t.jpg)
![Bird Nest shawl](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/387007032_eae9caf675_t.jpg)
!["Been there done that" sock(s) for my son](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/387007018_22bdc68650_t.jpg)
Blog? Blog surf? Return my cousin’s phone call from Tuesday?
Some blog housekeeping:
By popular demand here is the "easy as pie but great bang for the effort" Elizabethan neck hug:
![Elizabethan neck hug](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/122/372324650_bc64fa328a_m.jpg)
Yarn: I used Esperanza yarn, from Schaefer Yarn, 70% lambswool, 30% alpaca, in the Memorable Women collection (Any Worsted/ bulky/ chunky yarn)
Needles: US 10, 10.5
My finished dimensions: 5.5” wide X 14” long, But: You should measure your piece around your neck to personalize!
CO 20 stitches
[Note: I P the last stitch of every row and slip, K wise, the first st of every row, but you can do any edge st you like]
Rows 1-4 seed st.
Rows 5-8 stockinet st.
Rows 9-12 reverse stockinet
Repeat rows 5-12 until your hug almost overlaps with the seed st band. End on row 8 or 12.
Next row: seed st
Next row- button band: k3, YO,K2tg,K5,YO,K2tg,K5,YO,K2tg,K4 (or you could match it in seed st.Next 2 rows: seed st
Bind off.
Go to your button stash and look for the “just right” buttons. I ended up using just two buttons, cause I like the folded over look.
The cashmere was indeed THE bargain of 2006 private sale by Jodi from Collectors Crafts they have a website with very little content, so contact her.
Alpaca- Dave asked: “Do we see the beginnings of a herd?” coming soon: Confession of an alpaca herder [or is it hoarder?!? (and we DON'T want to get into the definition of that!)]) or “honey, you ain’t seen nothing yet…
16 comments:
You are getting so much done today, don't you love that. What a cute neck hug, thanks for sharing your pattern.
Busy day!! That pin stripe sweater is going to be gorgeous, and I love the "been there-done that" socks -- too cute!
Wow! You are busy! Thanks for the pattern. Your knits are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing the pattern for the neck hug. I see you are busy as always :-) Have a great week :-)
interesting blog! I mentioned you today.. take care:)
And to think my Other Half says he can't even tidy after himself , "because my brain is too full, since starting my own business". Yeah, right. Must show him your post. We women are so good at multi-tasking (have to be!).
Love all your wips - so many!
Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Disclaimer: I'm sure some men can multi-task, too.
Can't wait to hear about the "alpaca herder/hoarder!" And oh, gee with the exception of the little one, that sounds a lot like MY day!
(((hugs)))
Wow, you sure sound busy. Where do you find the time?
We stay busy because we can't stand being idle!
I love my rice cooker too! I put it on our wedding registry and Neal said, "we're never going to use that thing." Ha - we use it constantly! More than any other appliance other than the stove.
I used to multi-task like that until I retired. . . Your knits are beautiful. . . Found you through EastofOregon.blogspot.com.
I love the neck hug, thanks for the pattern!
I really luve to be with you, I know, tea cold, shoud I knit or do all the other stuff (or sleep)... Haha. Great yarn there! Cashmere, starts with cash- and then mere just says more! Herder? Not even near! A late "Valentine" Hug from your friend...
Love you neck hug as well :) aern't they so much better than scarves ? and great for that odd ball. Thanks for dropping by my blog. Love you photos...off for more of a read :)
I love blue in nearly any shade. Lovely pictures! And thanks for the comment on my blog!
Ooohh that neck hug looks so cosy!! I love the colour as well! Thanks for the details.
Thank you for the knitted hug instructions. I can't wait to begin! This is the perfect little present for my friends. Have a happy week.
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