Yopping Update #6 - Another archived project sees the light of day

 Ok, I am still fighting with blogger.  If I make the header smaller then it won't center on the page.  Also it took me ages to convince blogger I didn't want every letter I type to be underlined.  I had to log out and back in to get it turned off.  Anyways.....

This happened this week:

124 locking stitch markers!! I am so ready for the next square in the Wrapped in Jamie CAL.  I blame my dear friend Susi.  She sent me a picture of her locking marker score and so I went on Amazon, and the rest, as they say, is history.  

I did finish knitting Dahlia on Friday night.  I had to frog the cuff of the first sleeve and reduce it another 9 stitches and was much happier with the fit.  It is now on the blocking mat, and once blocked I can finish sewing on the collar and bottom hem.  I am so thankful I have blocking wires.  I can't imagine how one would block a rectangular sweater without them.  

 

Pre blocking - Otis thought it made a good pillow

 

Of course finishing Dahlia meant my needles were empty as I did need to frog Amiga to have enough wool to finish the Dahlia sleeves. 

FitznStarts invited me to a Gnome mystery KAL that started on Thursday.  A clue is being released every two days - I can't show you any pictures until it is finished on the 19th of August - but I can tell you that two of the colours I am using are my own homespun.  If you want to check it out the link is here.  

I started another wee project from my list, but I can't say much more because it is a gift.  Let's just say I vowed never to make another - and yet.....

Before the rains came for three days I resurrected my coil basket project that my son and I started in Arizona in March 2018.  We each bought the same kit and would work on it around the campsite. I took a few minutes to remember how to do it, but then got into the swing of things quickly.  I have completed about 4 rows now and have two more before I do the finishing round.  It is a great back porch sitting in the sun project because you have to keep wetting the raffia which keeps everything nice and cool. 

When I sent this picture to my son he said that he was just thinking about getting his out of hibernation to finish as well.  Great minds think alike!

My daughter finally got her new phone.  We have had a few video chats and I am so happy the drought is over. 

I have been a bit under the weather for the last three days.  No fever, or cough, but my tummy is not happy with much except plain carbs.  Aw...what a shame.  

I will leave you with a cartoon I saw on facebook that pretty much says it all.  

I resonated with this a lot this past week as I do my homework for my 12 Step study group. Step 4 ain't for sissies - that is all I am saying.

Remember to be safe, be kind, and be calm. 

 

 

 

November 7 - Unravelling

I am knitting a shawl which involves unraveling two stitches every 12 rows.  It goes against everything a knitter has been taught to allow a dropped stitch to unravel. 

It is fun though.  I look forward to those rows, and I suppose one could say that art is imitating life. 

When I drop the stitch, because of the yarn I am using, it doesn't unravel on its own.  The stitch needs help with a push and pull on every row as it ladders down.  The fabric is stable on either side of the dropped stitch so it doesn't lose its integrity. 

I am going to enjoy wearing this shawl.  It will remind me that even though I have moments, days, and sometimes weeks of dropping stitches of my life that doesn't have to mean that things have to completely unravel. 

It can, if I let it. 

However, I have the tools, and the support around me to stop the unraveling, and perhaps even pick that stitch up and get it back on the needles to carry on.