more progress …, originally uploaded by katie:m.
Entries from August 2008
August 25, 2008
snafu
So I was just knitting along on my Weaver’s Wool Mini Shawl (ravelry), which I started in a fit of copycatitis. It may be mini, but there is plenty of garter stitch to soothe the frazzled writer of dissertation-related nonsense.
I was even using up some stash yarn: Dream in Color Classy, Good Luck Jade. [...]
August 23, 2008
the buttons did it.
I was feeling ambivalent about the Hoodie until I got the buttons on. They gave it just the right amount of shape, just the right amount of closure to make this a winner. Buttons buttoned, the fabric just behaves — no more hanging or stretching or awkward pulling to get the sweater to [...]
August 20, 2008
when in doubt, blog the cat
Well, here at chez dustbunny we’ve been at dissertation terror level: red for the past few days. Not pretty. Needless to say, I am now slowly trying to find my spine in that pile of quivering jelly on my desk chair and get back to work. Also: need to prepare for another “oops, I quit [...]
August 18, 2008
I should really be at the library
But instead, I thought I would show you how lovely the Sheepaints yarn is knitting up. I really like the semi-solid look of the turquoise and think it will make a smashing Shetland Triangle. Which I can wear to my proposal defense, obviously. So it’s really work-related knitting.
The Central Park Hoodie is totally blah. [...]
August 14, 2008
6 quirky things
So: instant post. Emmms tagged me for 6 quirky things … just add water!
The rules:
1) Link to the person who tagged me
2) Mention the rules
3) Tell six quirky yet boring, unspectacular details about myself
4) Tag 6 other bloggers by linking to them
5) Go to each person’s blog and leave a comment that lets them [...]
August 13, 2008
cats are so helpful
sheepaints, originally uploaded by katie:m.
I might have missed the Wollmeise update, but still managed to find some groovy German sock yarn in between writing (okay, worrying about writing).
