Last week I may have tempted fate by saying I was planning a quiet weekend and ended up with a sick dog. This week, whether it was related to that or she ate something, she had some pretty bad tummy trouble; at least this time around, when I heard her barking and crying at 12:30 a.m., I figured something was wrong and went downstairs to investigate. That ended up being one of two trips outside that night. Thankfully she did not need to go back to the vet and I was able to swing by to pick up some prescription food and a probiotic. Both of them have helped immensely, but two nights of interrupted sleep plus extra potty breaks have made for an exhausting week, so I'm happy to see the weekend arrive if only so I don't have to worry about work on top of everything else.
Aside from getting through the days without losing my mind, my main accomplishment over the last couple of days has been finishing up my Melt the ICE Hat (Ravelry link):
I used some HipStrings Buoy DK leftover from a sweater and, because I wanted the hat to be a little smaller, size US 3/3.25 mm needles. My only other modification was to add about an inch of stockinette above the ribbing before starting the decreases. Once I actually followed the pattern for said increases, rather than assuming I knew better, everything worked out fine. The hat is currently blocking, and I'm hoping that helps with that weird rippling you can see in the pre-blocking photo above.
I'm on the last repeat of colors in my cowl and finished up the ribbing of my hot pink hat yesterday, so things are moving right along. Maybe next week I'll get back to the sweater I cast on weeks ago!
This weekend we've got a birthday party to go to tonight, Molly has her school semiformal tomorrow (the Mister and I are having a date night while she's there), and I think we're having dinner with the Mister's side of the family on Sunday. Other than that, I'm planning a Costco run, some walks as the weather allows, and naps with Ruthie. I'm hoping to finish reading Anna Karenina this weekend, too -- I have less than 10% left! I'm hoping for only the usual amount of excitement. Fingers crossed!
I'm glad that at least there was no additional vet bill! My kids often seemed to get upset stomachs at night and that may be true for Ruthie. That is no fun for anyone and I hope she's better quickly. Melt the Ice hat is a quirky little hat but I kind of like wearing it. Ryan had errands at Walmart and Lowe's and encountered ICE at both stores. He said he was glad that he didn't have an ICE hat and did have his passport. (That breaks my heart.) But enough of that; I hope you have a nice, calm weekend.
ReplyDeletePoor Ruthie! A couple of things I always have in the house... plain yogurt and canned pumpkin. Both are superior in helping a pup with digestive issues. Your hat is perfect, I love the look of the hand dyed yarn! I am hoping that melting ice into nothingness happens everywhere and soon! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for a very ordinary weekend. And your hat looks great -- mine has that little ripple too, but when it's on my head, it doesn't.
ReplyDelete"once I followed the instructions...everything was fine" if that isn't me with every single project lol. Fingers crossed for a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Ruthie having a bit of trouble again. I know that pumpkin is something C&M use for Talbot and it helps. Your Melt the ICE hat looks good to me and I'm looking forward to seeing your finished cowl. You have read Anna Karenina very quickly! I'm wish you a weekend without any drama - just a quiet, lovely time. I'm hoping to spend time knitting this afternoon and listening to Emma!
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