A real gauge swatch. I really did! And I cast off. And I washed it and blocked it just like you are supposed to. How about that. Of course no pictures because it's a square of yarn. I like seeing everyone else's but my own, hmmm, no.
I started the Shawl-Collard Cardigan last night and was surprised at the quit knit it is starting to be. Hoping the speed keeps up but I like the drape and the style and in spite of my overwhelming urge to change the edging to a non-rolling garter stitch... I did not. No I did not make that spelling mistake in the name of the sweater but since I have a weird love hate relationship with collard greens I could not help repeating it here. I keep wondering if whoever wrote that up had some kind of experience with collard greens and had that stuck in their head. Plus I think we're going to eat at a restaurant the NY Times raves about today where one of the side dishes is collard greens. #3 on their list. Somehow I do not think low-fat will be an option.
We've been working out a few healthier meals for this house. That trip to Natchez about killed me with the excessive eating. Once you start that it is hard to curb. And I am not back-tracking. Not that I've seen much movement on the scale lately but I am not going to let it head back up. We're in gear here because we need to dress well for several parties this fall and winter. And I do not want to look like sausage girl with huge bouncing boobs. The less jiggling the better. You get the picture.
I started a needlepoint project that is larger than an ornament. A pillow. A head of cabbage, which in some way appeals to me. Um, I do see the 'greens' theme here but I'm not quite sure what's going on...
Anyway it's stitching up quickly at this point. I need lots of excitement and all the short areas of color are good for my easily distracted brain.I finished up the socks for the orphanage. Well, got them finished off of the needles, I still need to weave in ends. They are cute. I needed the needles for the cardigan, you know. I still need to go figure out where to send these. I need to get in touch with the woman who has adopted from Eastern Europe and get an idea from her.
Lest you think I am an idle person... I also made a little summer dress yesterday out of some retro styling fabric. I am not sure if it is going to stay a dress or go the way of top and skirt yet. I need to try it on a few more times and decide.
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