Pandora Knits

In the fight against aviary oppression, take no prisoners.

Apparently, I’m not the only one who has noticed the insidious spread of bushy tailed rat like creatures (some know them as squirrels) infiltrating the yards, garages, bird feeders, and even the attics of our homes. These fluffy terrorists hold nothing sacred – bird seed, dog food, tuna sandwiches with american cheese, yarn – any of these (and more!) are fair game in their stealthy quest.

Beware. Be prepared.

Personalized by moi…

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Along with about 4000 other knitters, but I can share…

<<wiping a tear from my eye…>>

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Oh yeah..I’m done!  Finished, cast off, soaked, blocking, photographed.  Andrea’s Shawl is complete.  Feast your eyes on the beauty that is victory.

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The bosy of the shawl is done, and all that’s left is the picot edging.  That will take the better part of a day, but I’m optimistic!  I may actually complete a challenge!  Here’s my two thousand words:

NOT a great picture, but proof that the body of the shawl is done.

MUCH better picture, and shows the edging nicely.  Better pictures tomorrow when I finish AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!!

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Lilac Buds…

and Daffodil Sprouts…

It could happen!

I’m taking a (very!) short break from the cutthroat competition to bring you an update on my progress.  The border and the lace edging is complete, and I’m well into the stripes.  It’s been a tough battle, what with the knitting injury, a RSI scare, and a serious lack of chocolate and alcohol.  I’m pushing through all, however.  I want to thank my co-worker, Michelle, for her unflagging support of my endeavor.  Even if (gasp!) I fail to make the finish line, it won’t be for lack of a cheering audience!

The color isn’t exactly right in the picture.  It’s more oa a dark purple and a plum color.  Beautiful, though.  Definitely gold medal material!  I’m in for a few days of sprinting, but I have faith!  Confidence!  Michelle!

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Andrea’s Shawl is cast on.  I’ve even knitted at least 10, perhaps 15 minutes on it!  So far, two repeats of the border are done, and only 112 to go!  You might say I’m on a roll.

I do have an excuse for my pitiful performance in the opening ceremonies, however.  I finished one Hippi Sock.

The second one is cast on, and one inch of the cuff is done.  Now, to switch to my Olympic event…

Let the games begin continue…

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Move over NaNoWriMo, I’ve found a new way to make my family (and co-workers, and friends) crazy!  During the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, while I won’t be in Vancouver, I will be participating in an alternative Olympic ceremony.  I will be casting on my self-chosen Olympic Event – Andrea’s Shawl.

Lovely, eh?  (That’s Canadian for "isn’t it?" – or so I’m told)  I’m very drawn to the turquoise and black, so I think when I head out to River Knits in awhile to get the yarn those are the colors I’ll aim for.  Too late to order it and have it arrive on time.  I’ll post pictures of the yarn when I get it.

This will make one whole project, and while I’m slightly behind on my goal, I do have a sock almost half done, and should be finishing the pair by the end of the weekend.  Me and the Hippi Sock stopped by Mackey Arena to check out the action.

Not much.

Then a quick trip out to the snow to show you the sock’s true colors, stopping first to look at Ross Ade Pavilion..

The sock takes it’s name from the yarn, called Hippi Hot by Bernat.  The stitch, from More Sensational Knitted Socks called Broad Twisted Rib, reminds me of tie dye.  Hence, Hippi Socks.  They’re fun to knit, and interesting to work on, so I think we’ll be good to finish by the end of the weekend. 

UPDATE!

So, not turquoise and black.  Heathered purple and dark purple.  And a skein of Trekking in Sahara.  It called to me.  I was helpless in it’s wooly hands.  I can’t help it – I’m weak.

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My plan today was going to be organizing the knitting bag.  I use the term "knitting bag" very loosely.  It’s also a recepticle for whatever doesn’t fit in my purse.  At this point, that’s almost everything.

There are two birthday cards, my lunch, knitting notions, my kindle, pattern book, wallet, assorted knitting, pens, paper, etc. – really a lot of junk (except the knitting, of course).  Will I sort out all the flotsam and put back only the knitting – probably not.  Of the knitting, there are (only) three real projects in the bag. 

• Baby Surprise Jacket – soon to be frogged and redone in either orange or yellow with a white stripe.  I’m not loving the variagated yarn I’m currently using.  Not to be discarded altogether, though.  I have made a vow to finish at least one BSJ!
• Anniversary Socks – recently had to tink back too many rows because I lost track of where I was.  Now past the first pattern repeat and loving the look.  Thinking about moving it to two circs, though.  It might be easier going.
• Generic Sock – my first toe up sock.  Currently in time out due to bad toe behavior.

This is just a gratuitous dog picture, because Spike is so cute.  Especially with his paw up like that.  So adorable.

I was reading Abby’s blog, which led to Toni’s blog, which made me think about how much yarn and fabric I have.  I like her idea of 100 projects for the year, but I have so much going on.  I think 100 projects might be a tad ambitious.  Those of you who know me will surely understand.  This year I’m studying Buddhism and meditation, intending to start yoga again, knitting, sewing, reading a book a week, and then there’s my job as an IT manager.  And my blog.  The garden…I don’t think I mentioned that. 

 I think, based on this list, I will attempt 24 projects.  That’s two per month.  Shall we say one sewing and one knitting project each month?  That seems reasonable. 

We’ll see.

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