When last I checked in, I was all excited over learning a new wire wrapping technique. I had big plans on stocking the shop and I even planned on having a sale this month. Unfortunately I caught the flu last week Tuesday and the crud has settled in well and tight and has been around ever since.
I’ve mostly been cross-stitching because I can’t concentrate on anything else. I did try in vain to make jewelry. I ended up wasting some precious wire.
Even though I’m on the last chart of the Oyster Bay Shawl, the weather here, for the most part, has been very humid so knitting hasn’t held much appeal. I think that the lace might also be too much for me to handle right now too.
The knitting mojo might be making a come back though. There’s been a certain skein of yarn in my possession that’s been calling me.
If you can’t tell by the picture, this is a Merino/Silk fingering weight blend from Hungry For Handspun. The color is Steel Wool.
I’ve been itching to knit with it for awhile, but I didn’t have the energy to wind it until today.
As for my plans for it?
I think that the Damson will be the perfect knit while I recover from the crud. The pattern looks mindless and soothing.
I just hope I have enough yarn. A lot of Ravelers ran out of yarn as they were binding off and I can’t get a hold of anymore of this yarn since it’s a unique hand paint. I suppose I’ll have to search for a complimentary color in case of emergency.
This isn’t a new photo of Quincy. I didn’t have the energy to wrangle the boys up for a photo shoot. I hope you’ll enjoy this just the same.
Happy whatever day of the week this is! Lysol your keyboards just in case this flu goes computer viral on you. ;-P
October 15th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Oh, feel better, Opal, and soon! The handpaint is gorgeous! Just beautiful! I hope you have enough.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. I’m sorry, but I can’t feel too sorry for you about the heat and humdity where you are. We had frost last night! And today it was just about freezing all day long! Listen to that yarn! It begs to be knitted into something beautiful! Love the shot of Quincy, even if it is an old one.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Go away, nasty flu! Take care of yourself. :)
October 15th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I’m going away for the weekend, you can’t give me a cold. I hope yours goes soon, poor baby.
Quincey is adorable no matter what.
Crossing fingers on Damson for you! Where’s the pix of the Xst progress?
October 15th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
aw sorry you’re not feeling up to par! hope the crud goes away soon. in the meantime i hope you enjoy knitting damson. my cousin just finished hers recently…so pretty.
October 15th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I’m so sorry about the crud. Get better soon.
I love ysolda’s stuff! I can’t wait to see it
October 15th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Sorry to hear you’ve been feeling cruddy — here’s hoping it goes away real soon. Love that steel wool. If you run out while binding off, just unpick a row and bind off one row earlier. I’ve done it. It hurts, but doesn’t leave permanent marks. :-)
October 15th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I hope you get better soon!
Love the yarn, and that is a very cute pattern.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Rotten crud! I hope you are feeling 100% soon.
Pretty yarn and that’s a lovely pattern.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Feel better girl! I have that pattern too, you might even inspire me to knit it. ;)
October 15th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
The crud is definitely not fun. I hope you get over it soon. Maybe just after you cast on for Damson. :)
October 15th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Feel better soon!! That colorway will make a gorgeous Damson.
October 15th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I have some sort of crud too. Get better!
October 15th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Quincy is elegant.
I like that steel wool color.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Hope you feel better soon! Too much sickness is going around.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Oh no! I’m sorry the flu caught you and is not letting go.
That yarn is gorgeous, and looks perfect for you while you recover.
xo
October 16th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Hope you are feeling better by now. Good luck with the shawl!
October 16th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Please take good care of yourself, and don’t worry – the mojo will return once you’re back to your normal self!
(((hugs)))
October 17th, 2009 at 11:30 am
That yarn is GOR-GE-OUS! That will make a lovely Damson. Hope you feel better soon!!!!!!!
October 21st, 2009 at 10:27 am
Hope you get better 8)