WIP Wednesday - 04/02/08

Sheesh.  April already?  Where does the time go?

Project #1:  Lace Diamond Scarf

I did my 2 pattern repeats on this (yawn) project.  I swear I will finish this thing someday.  I'm going for 3 repeats this week.  Go hard or go home - yah - that's my motto.

Goal:  Three repeats more of the edging.  Which will bring me to the first corner where I'll potentially have some figgering to do to make the edging work nicely around the corner.

Project #2:  Little Child's Socks

After finishing up the Seraphim Shawl over the weekend, I picked these up and got the last leg repeat finished and started on the heel. Remember this?

Goal:  Finish up the heel flap, turn the heel and work the gusset.

Project #3:  Cobblestone Pullover

I've been working on this in dribs and drabs and messing about with the gauge, which I thought was off, but then turned out to be spot on, so I've actually knit the bottom portion of this sweater now 3 times.  Oy. I decided I'd add this into the active queue, as it is a good mindless, take-along project. 

Today I'm going to be starting a new-to-me intravenous treatment for my autoimmune disease, which will equate to a couple of hours this week and again in 2 weeks at the infusion center, and then every 8 weeks (or more or less, depending on how I do), hooked up to an IV and twiddling my thumbs.  I'm going to assume I can actually work on this and not A) have the IV in a silly inconvenient place that would prevent knitting motion, and B) not be completely zonked out on the premedication with Benadryl.  Assuming none of the above, I think I'll be able to make some progress on this, if I've got 2 or 3 hours of sitting around to fill.  So.... with that block of time in mind.......

Goal:  I am currently at 14 inches knit for the body and need to knit to 17" before the moving on to the yoke/sleeves portion.  Knit those last 3" of the body and get set up to start the sleeves.

All for now......

Comments

[Carole]

I hope the IV treatment helps, Anne. When I had my colonoscopy last year I explained how nervous I was and that knitting really helped me stay calm. They very nicely put the IV in a place that wouldn't interfere with my knitting. I'm sure you'll get the same courtesy if you ask.

[Nicole]

I hope the treatment goes well and helps a lot. And, I hope you can while away the time with enjoyable knitting!

[margene]

Do what Carole says and have them put the IV where it won't impede you knitting...assuming you're not zonked, of course.

[Marina]

Hope the new treatment helps and that everything goes smoothly.

[cyndy]

I hope all goes well, thinking good thoughts and sending them with this comment, Anne. :-)

You certainly have the right frame of mind-- not only are you determined to knit, but you have set a goal to complete!

[Kim]

Many good thoughts will be with you from NH. My fingers will be crossed that you can do some knitting during iv session :-)

Cobblestone is going to be wonderful!

[Karen]

Good luck with the new treatment! I hope you were able to make some good progress on the sweater while you were there.

[Kathy]

I love the color of the socks. Take good care as you start your new treatment.

[Liz]

I have gone back and forth about that Cobblestone... acres of stockinette and then some garters... put it's sure handsome! Good luck with the new treatment, hope all goes well with it all!

[Margaret]

Yep, as long as the dang thing isn't in your hand, which is the only place they seem to be able to stick a vein on me, I would think knitting would be perfect to pass the time. Hope the treatment is helpful! And I'm glad someone is getting some knitting done, 'cause it sure isn't me!

[Teri S.]

Good luck with the treatment. I hope you respond well to it. Maybe you can ask them to put the IV somewhere where it won't interfere with knitting. It might be good to take along a good book, just in case.

[keri]

Good luck to you with your treatment - I'll be thinking of you and crossing my needles that all goes well! =)

[anne]

wow, good luck with your new treatment; i hope it brings the changes you want!

[Kristi aka fiberfool]

I sure hope the treatment is a success and that you are/were able to knit during its course.

[Anne B.]

I hope they put the IV in your arm. I used to hate it when they would put it in the back of your hand. Maybe you can still knit something then, as long as the range of motion is minimal. Long distance hug!
Anne in Calgary