WIP Wednesday - 04/16/08

It's that time again!

Project #1:  Lace Diamond Scarf

Hard to believe, but I feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Maybe.  I got the corner turned and it was not as futsy as I thought it would be, and I didn't have to frog anything, and even better, I am happy with the way it turned out.  It will need a blocking, but what lace doesn't benefit from a block?

Not only did I turn the corner, as you can see, I forged on ahead.  I only have 2 repeats for the first short end, and then I'll be turning the next corner to head down the second long side.

Goals: Finish the second short side, turn corner #2.

Project #2:  Little Child's Socks

Making definite progress on these.  I didn't quite make it to the toe, but I think 2 more pattern repeats and I'm there.

Goal:  See if I can get these to the toe decreases in the next week.

Project #3:  Cobblestone Pullover

Thanks to a Friday night at the movies with Ratatouille (cute movie, not exactly heavy-duty cinema, but what the hell - it's a Friday night and the week is long), I knit around and around and finished up the body.  I'm ready to cast on for the sleeves.

Goal:  None for this week (see below).

Limited knitting time in the next 7 days, I'm afraid, which will account for my somewhat lackluster goals for the next week.  Later today, I'm off to the infusion center for my next IV treatment, so I know tonight and Thursday will be mostly spent in a semi-stupor.  Friday a.m., D and I are taking off for Antelope Island for our first endurance race of the season.  Bhen and I are just riding 25 miles on Saturday.  I worried I wouldn't be in good enough shape for 50 miles, but I know Bhen can easily do 25 even if I'm not in the greatest shape, so we'll do just that.  We'll hope the weather holds, because Saturday is looking possibly iffy by the afternoon and Sunday looks cold and wet.  Ick. 

But I leave you with my likely travel project for the IV center and the ride:  Another pair of mindless socks knit in Classic Elite's Alpaca Sox.  Not really colors I would wear, but I gotta admit this yarn is awfully warm for the weight, so I'm thinking another pair for the orphanage box.  My bastardized version of a Nancy Bush pattern:

All for now....

Comments

[Chris]

Lace Diamond Scarf is looking gorgeous! And the socks are very sweet. Good luck today with the infusion. I hope the process lets you knit through it and that you quickly feel better.

[minnie]

can i ask why you have to have transfusions?

everything looks lovely (even the lace!)

good luck on the race!

[margene]

I love the Little Childs Sock. I hope you bounce back quickly and have a super weekend at the Island. Wish we could join you!

[mary lou]

I made a lace triangle out of Evelyn Clarks book for a class using the Alpaca sock yarn. Nice yarn, but felts in heartbeat, so the orphanage box might be a good spot, hand wash only. Good luck on the ride, hope you are feeling energized on Saturday. I went to Antelope Island once, years ago. It sure would be a beautiful place to ride.

[Cathy]

Love your projects... will think of you today.

[Toby]

That's some serious progress for last week! I hope your recovery is speedier than last week (or as Chris said at least lets you knit through it) and that you have a great ride on Saturday.

[Marcia Cooke]

Can't wait to see the Cobblestone! I told T that if he ever gets to a point where is waist is even to or smaller than his chest, I'd make him one. Or one of the sweaters from Lisa Lloyd's new book. I'm not exactly rushing to pick the yarn.

[Cheryl S.]

The lace scarf looks lovely even without blocking, so I'm sure it will be fabulous. Best of luck with the treatments!

[Kim]

Good luck with the treatment next week...I'll be thinking about you!

[Karen]

The scarf corner looks great to me...even unblocked.

I hope you bounce back quickly from this week's treatment. Have a great ride and weekend!

[Margaret]

The lace looks so pretty, lovely color! Hopefully, knowing what to expect will make this week's infusion more tolerable. Have fun in the race and I hope you don't have the same forecast for really icky weather that's coming through the PNW this weekend.

[Sheepish Annie]

Excellent progress! And the lace is lovely. I hope that all goes will at the IV center. Will be thinking good thoughts!

[Carol]

Hope you enjoy the race and you bounce back quickly! I love that sock!!!

[Liz]

Scarf corner (and scarf itself) looks beautiful, lovely lovely colour

[AmyP]

Good luck for the next week (health- and horse-wise).
All of the knitting looks like it has made significant progress, so you know you're heading in the right direction!

[Birdsong]

I love how the Diamond scarf is coming out! Hope your ride goes really well... will be thinking of you.

[keri]

What great progress, I just love your child's sock in that yarn, so lovely! Good luck, will be thinking of you!

[June]

Gorgeous knitting I love it all, but I am especially in love with the child's sock! Got you on the prayer list, and hope you are feeling ok!