Not quite enough...

Only four and a half more rounds on the raglan shoulder decreases, and I ran out of the Cattail Heather main color for the Classic Lines Cardigan. Rats. I knew I'd need more anyway, so I ordered another hank yesterday from KnitPicks. Should be here within 5 to 14 days. ;) Have to put it aside until the yarn arrives.

In the meantime, here are a few progress pics.

The steek will be down the middle here.

Almost made it before running out of yarn.

Lovely raglan, so pretty.

Home stretch to the neck

I don't know how many hours were spent to get this far, because round after round after round of laceweight stockinette takes for frickin' ever!!! But I can finally say that the major hurdle of the body is knitted and done. The sleeves are now attached, the stripe pattern actually lines up (Huzzah!), and I'm ready to begin the raglan decreases to the neck.

The home stretch is in my grasp. :)

We remember

We remember those innocents of all faiths who died on this day. We will not let the extremist nuts and idiots of a violent religion dictate to anyone how to worship, or not, or how to conduct our daily lives. We remember that we are free, and we will fight to remain so.

We remember those who died on 9/11.

Finally!!!

Knitting. A knitted item. A finished knitted item. Amazing, huh? I'm amazed. It seems like forever since I finished anything. I mean, I know I mentioned that I was working on the Classis Lines Cardigan, and that was about it, but I've still been slogging along on Bus Socks VIII.5. They are finally completed. Here they are!





Fraternal, they are, not identical.

Apologies

I haven't done any knitting that is blog worthy lately. There's been round and round and round and round..... knitting on the Classic Lines Cardigan, and it seems that reaching the magic length of 15" from the hem turn before attaching the sleeves to the body will never be attained. How can you knit for days and days and not actually achieve any additional length? I mean, where does it go? Into some interdimensional worm hole pocket?

I may have to cast on something new just to offset this stasis field. Loops is having their grand opening next weekend.... this could be an opportunity just waiting to happen.

And baby makes four....

My nephew and his wife, along with their little girl, welcomed a new addition to their family yesterday: Bryson Anthony. Both mother and son are doing well, with little bro weighing in at 8 lbs 14 ounces, and I believe 22" long.

Welcome to the world, Bryson!!! Love, Aunt Suzy

Souvenirs

Here is Richard's first souvenir from our trip to Dallas:



A glass from Buca di Beppo's restaurant. Very neat, had a great time with our son, his girlfriend, and her parents, who now live in Plano.

And Richard's second souvenir from Dallas:


2010 Dodge Challenger Classic in Hemi Orange. Sweet ride!