Smurf Pits

Today I did something I rarely do: I wore a sweater indoors. Despite it being the south, for some reason most people in this area crank their heat up so high in winter that I am sweltering. Plus I am hot-natured, so for me, sweaters are generally cardigans and considered outerwear. But I bought a soft blue chenille pullover on clearance, and it was pretty cold, so I gave it a shot. By the time I got home home from work, I was sweaty and disgruntled. I grabbed a long sleeve T-shirt to change into, and yanked the offending sweater over my head. Where I was greeted by the alarming sight of what appeared to be smurf-blue fuzz sprouting from my armpits. Apparently all the loose interior chenille fluffs decided to adhere to my deodorant. One more reason to Just Say No to sweaters indoors.

Finally, we have recovered (do you like my use of the Royal We?) the photos from the computer, so here are my finished objects of 2007:



Oh God, the humiliation of having your mother make you model a pink headband because your head's the right size...if he grows up to be a transvestite showgirl I will accept full blame. Lion Brand Suede--trim on flower is leftover Mission 1824 cotton. Pattern from One-Skein Wonders .



Scarf and headband set in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush; pattern from my lys with yarn purchase. The scarf is stockinette made to roll in, with a keyhole to draw one knot through.




Earflap hat and mittens for baby in Patons Soy Wool Stripes; pattern from Knitting for Baby. Since no one in my house had a small enough head, I thought Elmo would be more aesthetically pleasing than a cantaloupe as a model. There really are two mittens, but Elmo's other arm is sort of sewn to his side.

Houston, We Have a Problem

Well, the old desktop comoputer is officially retired. It wasn't the power supply or the fan. Possibly it was the motherboard, but that was so expensive to replace, it was more cost-effective to simply get a new one. So dh has been busy loading programs and moving files to the new computer all week. Plus I have been sick with the sinus infection from hell.

I did cast on for the Noro Silk Garden hat. I hope my pattern mods work out. The finished pattern is supposed to be 18.5" circumference, but since dh has the World's Largest Head, I had to add about 4 inches. Other than that, it should be a pretty simple knit.

In other cool news, my books from Crafters' Choice arrived. I think this is the third time I have joined (and then quit the moment I bought my "required" book, but they don't seem to mind). I've acquired almost all my knitting books either from them, or from gifts. I got Mason-Dixon Knitting, Sensational Knitted Socks, and three others I haven't had time to look at yet. The tote bag they sent this time was really nice--a large red lined canvas bag with pockets and zipper. Not sure I will use as a knitting bag, but I will definitely use it. Excellent size for an airplane carry-on.

I also visited the lys yesterday and procured two 24 inch size 2 Addi Turbos, so I can learn to knit socks on two circs instead of dpns. I fondled some Colinette yarn from the Ab Fab Throw kit that they had sitting out. I finally ordered my Colinette for my wrap from Cucumberpatch UK on eBay. Much much more reasonable, even with international postage. I decided to go with sort of a fall colorway. Will post pix when it arrives.

P.S. If anyone out there is reading this, could you leave a comment? Even if it's just to say "this is boring."