Good morning and happy hump day! How are you all today? If I had to pick one word to describe things here over the past week, I'd pick DAMP. I honestly don't remember the last time we had a day without at least some rain. The grass seems to be liking it, at least!
It's Wednesday, and that means it's time to link up with Kat and the Unravelers!
First up, the knitting -- there has been some. For starters, after I shared that bad mid-stripe join on the socks the other day, I ripped it back to before the start of the stripe (the original color), wound off yarn from my ball until I got to that color again, and rejoined the yarn at that point. I've since knit well past where I was.
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| Apologies for the lighting again -- the rain makes for a lot of gloom |
If you look closely, you may be able to see where the join is, as that section is a little thicker (I used a clasped weft join, so there's a section of stitches knit with a double thickness of yarn). I think it'll settle a bit after the socks are washed, and it's on the leg and thus unlikely to cause any discomfort in any case.
I also had a bit of an a-ha moment the other evening when I realized that Ruthie likes to spend the hour or so before we go to bed snoozing and is pretty much oblivious to what I'm doing during that time. So I got out my Sugar Maple tee and worked several rounds on it!
I am so happy to hear that Ruthie is settling in so well with you all! What a delight it must be to be in her forever home with her people! I hope that your reading fervor returns soon! I so appreciate your detailed book reviews!
ReplyDeleteOh, it sounds like Ruthie is settling right in! I always think that learning to "read" a dog's rhythms is the key to . . . well, everything when it comes to having a dog. The socks look great, Sarah -- and the sweater will be wonderful. XO
ReplyDeleteFixing your sock and knitting on your Sugar Maple tee sound like big news to me, even if you haven't finished any books this week. I can imagine Ruthie sleeping or even just sitting peacefully at your feet once her puppy days are over, so there will be plenty of time for reading (and don't forget about audiobooks).
ReplyDeleteHow nice to read that Ruthie is settling in. That seems quick to me (I'm sure it doesn't seem quick to you!). I'm glad you've been able to knit some. Both the socks and the tee look great. I'm sure you will be finishing some books soon. Like others, I always enjoy and appreciate your reviews. I'm excited that I picked up Nesting yesterday!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're able to pick up Sugar Maple again! Crafting time while the puppy snoozes is the best.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a clasped weft join before, so thanks for that! It looks like a very sturdy join!
ReplyDeleteYour weather is damp and rainy while we have had little rain. It is dry here again. I'm glad you are able to knit on the Sugar Maple again. It is beautiful and will be lovely whenever it gets finished.
ReplyDeleteDamp is a good word for here, too - we had another 1/2" overnight, but none today and it's so nice to see the sun today. I'm not complaining though - there are already lots of little green tomatoes on Marc's plants!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Ruthie is sleeping through the night AND doing better with the house training (and letting you knit). That's so much progress for just a few weeks. She's obviously a very smart girl - and you're obviously doing a great job!
Happy (early) Friday!