It was a very strange weekend here, at least as far as the weather was concerned -- it felt much more like the first weekend in March rather than the first weekend in May! Saturday was particularly miserable. It was in the low 30s when I got up, didn't get much warmer than 50ºF, rained on and off, and even hailed at one point. Thank goodness my nephew's birthday party was inside! He was very excited by all his gifts (we got him a Spiderman bedding set for his "big boy" bed) and cake (well, cupcakes) was eaten. Ruthie and I curled up to read and knit and nap in the afternoon, and the Mister and I went out for dinner with a group that included family and family friends.
Yesterday started out even colder (33ºF) and may have well been the coldest temperature ever for the Pittsburgh Marathon. We didn't run, but the course comes right through our neighborhood in the middle of the race, so we always see and often cheer on the runners. At least the sun was out and warmed things up to about 60ºF. Still, it didn't feel much like May, especially considering that in years past, I would have been at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this weekend. (Molly still wants to go at some point, but I think we'll have to wait until she's in college because her finals always fall around this time.)
Though it wasn't the best weekend for getting outdoors, I made the most of the time I was inside. I finished up my brother's hat -- I still need to block it, but because it's entirely 2x2 rib, there's no good way to show it to you other than through this awkward selfie:
I immediately cast on another one of these using the other skein of yarn that came in the grab bag, and I expect it'll be done very soon as well. I'll likely block them both at the same time and share photos and all the details when they're done.
Progress was made on my sweater as well -- the body is finished and the first sleeve is started!
Before I picked up for the sleeve, I also wove in all my ends (which wasn't that many, but I thought future me would thank me). I really like how the designer has you finish off the ribbing -- knit one round and then bind off knitwise. It gives a really polished edge:
We've got a fairly typical week ahead, with the one exception being a reception at Molly's school Tuesday evening because she's being inducted into the French National Honor Society. I have no idea if this is a big deal or not because it wasn't a thing when I was in high school, but we're proud of her nonetheless! This week will be all about preparation and studying for finals, which are next week; I don't know whether she'll be more or less stressed than usual, but I'm looking forward to her being done next Thursday. (After finals, her school does mini courses until the end of the year; her last day is May 29.) I'm also hoping that things warm up again -- I'd really like to put my winter coat away for good!
Have a good start to your week -- and May the Fourth be with you!
Hahaha - I had forgotten about May the Fourth! Your sweater is gorgeous Sarah and I agree with you - that one row of knitting at the bottom really polishes things off. The hat for your brother turned out very nice. I'm hoping to do some swatching today, but time will tell. We've been having the chilly weather too, though thankfully not as cold as your neck of the woods. I think it will warm up a bit this week. Sending all the good wishes to Molly for her finals and congratulations on the French National Honor Society!!
ReplyDeleteWe wondered if you guys were running... it was certainly frigid! We had heavy frost yesterday morning and, honestly, I am really over it! I keep thinking that soon I will be able to put my winter coat away... but not soon enough! Congratulations to Molly! That is an amazing feat! (And May the Fourth be with you also!)
ReplyDeleteIt's been cold here, too. For far too long. (Freeze warnings.) The one (kinda) nice thing about the cool weather . . . is that it puts a lot of the blooming on hold for a bit, which makes the Spring seem to last longer. Sometimes when it warms up too much too fast, the spring flowers just don't last more than a day or two . . . Weather is always unpredictable in the Spring. XO
ReplyDeleteIt's also been cool here, with frost warnings the past couple of nights. Today is supposed to warm up to 74 and tomorrow is a weird 85, but then we are back to the 60s. Too soon I'll be whining that it's too hot. Your hat and sweater are looking great and Félicitations to Molly. (I still remember how to say veal and spinach in French, which isn't useful at all.)
ReplyDeleteSpring has been particularly fickle this year, that's for sure. I really like that finishing touch on the edge of your sweater, I'm tempted to try that on Hannah's Waffle Pullover.
ReplyDeleteSunday was the Marathon here and the runners had a balmy warm morning - about 70 degrees. The hat looks great. Remind me is the yarn fingering or DK. I like the edge treatment on that ribbing. I hope I can remember to use it next time I knit a sweater in the round. I've written it before but what a gorgeous sweater.
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