The calendar tells me that it's May 23, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend here in the United States, but it feels more like late October or November outside right now. We've had steady rain for the past couple of days, and it's gotten so chilly and damp that I turned the heat back on because the house was just too cold for comfort. It looks like we'll recover a bit this weekend, but I don't think anyone is going to be swimming anytime soon! Still, it's nice to have a long weekend to look forward to.
On my to-do list for the weekend is blocking my Zuzu's Petals, which I did manage to finish Wednesday afternoon. I hope you'll forgive this poorly lit, unblocked photo:
I didn't use as much of the green as I would have liked, but I did use some, and I like that it's just that bit at the edge. Because of the shape, this is going to be a bit tricky to block, especially because I want to stretch and pin it under tension to really open up the lace and get a bit more drape in the fabric, but I have a plan and hope it'll work.
Since finishing the cowl, I've been working exclusively on my Sugar Maple tee, even while Ruthie napped yesterday afternoon. It's looking more likely that I'll finish it by the end of the month, too. When I measured it last night before putting it away, I had just four inches left to knit on the body. I think I'm getting about an inch per eight-round repeat, so that's 32 more rounds or so (plus a handful more for the ribbing at the hem), and that seems entirely reasonable.
This weekend we have a bat mitzvah to attend, fortunately at our synagogue (so we'll be close if I need to leave to take Ruthie out). We're also hoping to get together with the Mister's aunt and uncle, who will be in town visiting some friends. We don't have any big plans for Memorial Day, which is just fine with me! I will enjoy just having a Monday off.
I hope you can enjoy the weekend, whatever you have planned, and I'll leave you with the very first of my hydrangea flowers starting to open:
I will see you back here on Monday for my One Little Word reflection for May. Have a good weekend, friends!
Such a pretty flower! Your Zuzu Petals is also very pretty - even unblocked. I do like the touch of green in it. And gosh yes! it's chilly. This morning is a tad bit warmer, but I put the heat on for my shower. We will be heading to C&M's tomorrow for a cookout (but will probably eat inside as it will be too chilly to eat outside). They (C&M) have a pool party to go to on Monday, but as Colin says he doubts anyone will be swimming! Like you, we have no plans for Monday and that suits me just fine! Enjoy the weekend Sarah.
ReplyDeleteI like that you have just a bit of green on the edge of Zuzu's Petals and will be interested to see how you block it. I bet we'll be seeing a finish on your Sugar Maple tee soon. Here's hoping you have a lovely long weekend, even if it's not a very warm one!
ReplyDeleteI hope your plan for blocking will work! That seems like it will be a tricky thing to block! Have a fantastic weekend... I am hoping we at least have a glimpse at the sun!
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been crazy. Just north of us had quite a bit of flooding last week. We are lucky to be high up on a hill, but behind us is a bit higher. The back yard by the fence is pretty mucky.
ReplyDeleteGood luck blocking your shawl! I can't wait to see it finished. It's also been rainy and cold here, so I feel you. I hope you get some sunshine this weekend? And I hope you enjoy your visit with family and possibly even finish your tee??!
ReplyDeleteI like to block my zuzus with the front side down on the blocking board. I get it all pinned out and then since the back is a shorter depth, pin in down on top of the layer underneath so everything gets nice points.
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangea tells me you’re way ahead of us in spring blooms!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your spacious weekend. I am catching up after being in sunny, dry CO for a week…
Looking at my calendar, I see it was 83 degrees in this day last year—and it’s a high of 50 today! Is it still March!!?
What is the date? I'm not sure I know. It's chilly here too but look at that Hydrangea. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had that "day off" today! We have a chilly, wet week in store here ... I've decided hold off on thinking it's summer until June 1. Love how you opened up the lace with that cowl - looking forward to a modeled shot!
ReplyDeleteIt was very cold here this past weekend and definitely didn't feel like the kick off to summer! I've had the gas fireplace running each night for the last little while. The cowl is beautiful and so it that hydrangea!
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