I'm learning math this evening... 3 grumpy kids and 2 grumpy cats equals sara losing her mind. And just another reason that getting the house next month will be the best thing ever.

*jumps on soapbox*

I swear I will never ever rent again. Nor will I try to cram three small kids into a two bedroom apartment. Oy.

*jumps off soapbox*


Now for some knitting and crocheting. You know, the good stuff.

Remember that lacy mobius scarf I had post pictures of a few entries ago? It bit the dust. I was only about 20 rows in and was so bored that I actually covered it up with a knitting bag so it wouldn't be staring at me everytime I passed my WIPs. But since the yarn was such a pleasure to work with, I knew I had to do something with it for a Christmas gift. Ta da... I grabbed my copy of Last Minute Knitted Gifts and slapped out my version of the Airy Scarf in two days. I made it much longer than the book pattern... mainly so it can also be wrapped around the head if need be. Seth was surprised at how warm it was and we both know that Millie will be thrilled with it. Millie is perhaps the coolest elderly lady I know, and I love to knit for her. No one in the world seems to appreciate the work like she does.







It's not blocked yet... I figure I can do that once we move into the new house and I actually have a spare bedroom to block things in. Although, I kind of like this version unblocked... which is a huge no-no with knitted lace, I realize... but the way it ruffles up along the edges is actually pretty.


I'm about three feet into my Brother-in-Law's Irish Hiking Scarf... but no progress pictures since I couldn't get the light in the bedroom to cooperate.


Since I turned Gayer's mobius into Millie's scarf, I decided to give myself a small break and crochet Gayer a mobius instead of knit one. This will also be thicker, and because I tend to crochet faster than I knit, perhaps I will finish it before the holidays after all! Huzzah!





I'm using an N hook... worsted weight yarn... and using the filet square pattern found in my copy of the Crochet Stitch Bible. I've only been working on it an evening and a half, so it is coming along quite nice. I think it will look super cute once I do the half turn too.


Finally... my friend Jess came over to my desk at work yesterday and asked if I could use a new bag. Of course I said yes... I mean... new knitting bags are the best! This one came straight from Old Navy Clearance, and cost her a cool $.50. Not bad for a small bag that is not only perfect to carry a project in (it's insulated so things will be well padded), but also has a front pocket that is perfect sized for my ipod. Oh the joy!