Epiphany .....

I am still sidelined, so I have time on my hands, no pun intended, to reflect on a shawl that went all wonky on me. It appears to be an "end user" error. My friend Karen uses this term and it really does fit when I tell you what I did.

Everything was going fine until the "pain medication" knitting took place. That is where the K2's apparently became K2tog.... Oooops. No wonder things were off, to say the least.

For some reason, if I am sick or have an injury and have to take some sort of medicine, I apparently think that I am some sort of super woman and I can knit...... Not so much! Sadly, this has been proven several times over. :-(

I was hoping that my new knitting needles would be in my mailbox today, no such luck. As soon as they arrive, I will get a picture. A picture you ask, of needles, trust me, these are special needles.

I guess since my hands are free, laundry should get done.

Happy Knitting!

Still sidelined....

Bryce greeted me this morning with a jolly Merry Christmas...it's going to be a long month.

I am freaking out about my knitted gifts. Nothing is feeling better yet.

My small shawls group is wonderful. We are working on Ishbel, a lovely shawlette. I really love this group. It's always a wonderful evening.

I have been running around all week with one thing or another and I have dedicated tomorrow as pajama day. I can keep myself busy organizing and cleaning and quite possibly, a nap.

I figured out what I was doing wrong on the birthday shawl and it was an end user error....that means ME. Instead of a K2, I inadvertently was doing a K2tog....
Honestly, I just wanted to drive the needles through my brain I felt like such a idiot. Lesson learned.

Speaking of needles, Signature Needles now offers engraving on your needles. I have a pair coming with my name on them. I will take a picture as soon as my package arrives.

FYI....24 days till Christmas! ;-)

Sidelined......

On the advice of my Physical Therapist, I was advised to stop knitting for a bit so my shoulder could respond to the therapy. I have complied due to the level of pain I am in, but man, it's hard.

I have a project right here beside me, lace actually, that I have flubbed up so badly, ripping the whole thing out is my only option. I had to inform the recipient that something was coming, but would be late due to a medical issue.

No needles in the hands means that I can cruise the kitchen, which is quite frankly, not good.

I am totally bummed out!!!!!!

Photo shoot.....

It was a beautiful day here in Maryland, with the temperatures reaching 72 degrees and Big Blue was begging for a photo shoot. My dear friend Lynne took these wonderful pictures. Enjoy...

Do you see the magic of the short rows. I love this sweater so much that I will most likely knit another.

This cozy shawl collar doubles as a hood and has styling options.   :-)

Love, love, love.....

The Day After....

I really dislike the saying, "Black Friday", it sounds so bleak. I also am annoyed that the retailers have all but blown by Thanksgiving with not so much as a glance. Oh the life of big retail.

I did work today and business was indeed brisk. I definately went home exhausted and unfortunately, in much pain. I did take a 1/2 a pain pill, so you won't get the as big a thrill as last time, haha, but it may be enough to make me comfortable.

Knitting is limbo at the moment....big bummer I tell you. I have gifts that I have to make and I can feel the panic starting.....!

We had Bryce's room painted today and it really looks beautiful. He came home and he was so happy and with the curtains I have ordered, it will really look sharp. If I can't knit, I can redecorate.

I just ordered some Christmas gifts online....I so love shopping online. No crappy people to deal with, no parking hassles and you can do it in your pajamas. You all know I love my pajamas!!!!

Okay, lots less pain. I am sure that cruising Ravelry and all that is not really good for this shoulder/neck/back .... You see that three body parts are now involved.... I think the other two got jealous and decided to mess with me.

I do have some new beauties to share with you, but hubby must have the camera because I can't find it anywhere. We can play catch up on Monday.

Happy knitting to those of you who can knit! :-)

Happy Thanksgiving to all...

I started the day off my by rewarding myself for all the cooking ahead, with a Signature Circular Needle with my name engraved on it....can't wait to get them. The engraving is new and frankly, how can you not.

My parents are in New York City enjoying the Macy's Day Parade!! Have a blast Mom and Dad.

The boys are at church. I get a pass because I am cooking. I plan on relaxing once all the cooking is done because I am working tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. I suspect that the yarn shop will not be anything like the mall.

I wish you all a wonderful day filled with family, new memories and delicious food.

Dear Clothing Designers and Department Store Buyers.....

What the hell!!! Yes, you heard me. I am a person, who lived for fashion, and I mean the CLASSIC kind. Beautifully cut blazers, fantastic pants, beautiful sweaters, I had it all and I wore it all. I was always shopping and there was always something to lust after. Now, I just feel sick whenever I have to go to the Mall....a damn shame I tell you.

Now, it is a complete and utter chore to hit the clothing stores where I have a very difficult time hiding my disgust at the fall of classic fashion. In all honesty, I would rather continue to wear my "older classics", than buy anything that is currently out there today.

Also, dear clothing designers, I know that your models are all 13 years old and the size of a nat, but we women, here in the real world, have curves!!! Yep, curves...you heard it here first. We have breast and hips and bottoms and I would prefer that the waist on my pants actually land somewhere near there, not 4 feet beneath!!!

I found myself talking to myself in the dressing room about the crappy clothes and inflated prices and lack of classic clothing.

Also, Dear Clothes Buyers, not all Petites want to wear Alfred Dunner!! How about getting some Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, Michael Kors...all have beautiful petite lines, it just totally gets my ass out that there isn't ONE thing in your departments that I would even consider buying....NOTHING!! I always leave empty handed and totally pissed off. Talbots, even you have broken my heart! Always the classic were you, until you went down the wrong road and tried to do "trendy"......a big FAIL!!! I even wrote you and told you I was boycotting you until you until we resolved our differences. I haven't been able to buy your pants for many years....Waist, Waist, Waist....that is where we want our pant to be!!!

So until you get your act together, I remain on my boycott of all crappy clothing! Besides, when I see your sweaters, I can make it better!!!

Sorry folks, I just had to get that out. As you can see, that was festering for quite awhile.

Knitting news......

Don't knit two different shawls at the same time, mass confusion may take place. I now have two problems on my hands!  :-P