A Free Friday

It's Friday, and it's Independence Day here in the United States, though I'm not feeling much like celebrating this year. Still, I have the day off (not that I slept in, because some-puppy was up before 6) and we're having family over for a cookout this evening. Otherwise, it's going to be a normal day. I'm going to go for a run a little later and then have to clean all the bathrooms and do some laundry. Ruthie and I will likely curl up on the couch for a nap this afternoon. And tonight I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that the fireworks don't wake her up and scare her (she's been indifferent to thunder, so I'm hoping the booms don't bother her, either).

I don't have much of a knitting update, but here's a new photo of my Midsommarkrans, with the body well under way:

I worked all the top sections using one skein of yarn (I didn't want to add to the complexity by also alternating skeins), but now that I'm working stockinette in the round, I've added in the second skein and am alternating every round. The body is very simple, with the only thing to pay attention to is some simple shaping -- decreases and then increases at four points indicated by stitch markers. I think it might be overly ambitious to have this done to take to SSK in less than two weeks, but at worst I can take it with me and likely finish it while we're there. I'm going to have to start thinking about what to take with me in any case and soon.

We've got a hot summer weekend ahead. Molly is working tomorrow, after which we may go swimming, and tomorrow night we have plans to go out to dinner with one of her closest friends and her parents. Other than that, it will be the usual -- puppy class, walks, naps, etc.

If you're off today, I hope you enjoy your long weekend. If you're not, I hope the day passes quickly so you can get to your weekend. See you all back here on Monday!