I know that you’ve all been dying to see an update for my Union Square Market Pullover. So, here it is–a little blurry, but, as you see, clear signs of progress. I’ve got about 6″ done. The hem insists on curling upward, which I hope will be cured when the sweater is blocked. The sweater is red, with a hint of brown. (It’s called “redwood” for a reason.) I’ve probably knitted enough, now, that I could probably get an accurate count of rows-per-inch and then calculate what I need to do for the short-row shaping for the top . . . but, I’m scared! That’s so much math to do . . . I’m not afraid of math, but that much re-design is kind of intimidating. (grin)

  Here’s a look at my will-be lace shawl, in copper colored Zephyr. I’ve only knitted about 8 rows so far, so right now, it looks more like a ruffle than anything else, but a stole has to start somewhere, right? I’m not loving using Addi Turbos with this yarn, though. I tried my Crystal Palace bamboo needles, but the join caused too many problems (Now I remember the reason I stopped using them.) And, that’s it. I don’t have any others to try! My Denise needles don’t have a size 4, and there doesn’t seem to be any other options. I mean, there are, of course, other needles out there, but not nearby. Any suggestions, any one?

  And, finally, a look at my languishing pair of socks–that get about three rows knitted a week, not much more. They deserve better, of course, but there it is. Aren’t the colors great? The yarn was from my KR Secret Pal a couple months ago. It’s a pity, of course, that the photo is a bit blurry, and the color is perhaps a little too bright to be accurate, but still!

Elsewhere, my mother’s leaving on vacation on Saturday, which she needs badly. (Long story–new medical insurance company nightmares.) She’s stressed. But, Saturday morning, she’s leaving for Martha’s Vineyard–without me (sniffle). She does this every year. She heads up to the island, and then a day or so later, my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew join her. They always have a wonderful time, while Dad, Chappy and I stay home. Dad, of course, stays so he can golf. Chappy, because they don’t allow dogs at the hotel during the Summer season, and anyway, he has to stay with me. So I get to stay home, cook, look after the house, look after the boys, and try not to think about all the Vineyard fun going on without me. Mom–being the wonderful person she is–usually brings me home a token gift of some kind, which we call my “Cinderella Gift,” although, no, it’s never been glass slippers!

Okay–it’s after 10:00 and Alton Brown’s “Good Eats” is on–I’m going to go spin while I watch. ‘Night,all!

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