Tempus Non Fugit
It may be the fourth day of the year already, but I swear, it feels like time is standing still . . .
As evidenced by this picture of my watch, taken about ten minutes ago, at 9:18. Not exactly up to its usual standard of time-keeping, you know?
I have to say, though, that I love this watch. I have a few, sure, and I’ve got alternatives for wearing to work tomorrow, but this is the one I wear every day. My Skagen. I bought it I’m not sure how many years ago, on Martha’s Vineyard. (No surprise there, huh?) I love its clean design, the charcoal-gray against the silver. Even the metallic mesh band which I find comfortable. (This is worth noting because every other metal band I’ve tried to wear in years has caused rashes or an achy wrist.)
The funny part? I actually noticed that my watch wasn’t working properly yesterday. It was running slow, but running . . . kind of. But the funny part is that I automatically put it on this morning anyway. It wasn’t until hours later, at the office, that I glanced at it and had a "D’oh!" moment. Of COURSE it wasn’t keeping correct time!
I just finished this tonight. (Finally, I know, a picture of some knitting!) It’s a little camera sock for my niece, in matching yarn to the leg warmers I made her for Christmas. When she was here over the weekend, at one point, her camera fell out of her pocket and while she checked to be sure it was okay, I said something like, "That’s what cases are for." (I know, really helpful of me, huh?) She made a comment about it being bulky, so I offered to make her a camera sock, like mine, for just that little bit of extra protection.
I still need to weave in the two ends, but otherwise, it’s done–including the drawstring. Cute, huh? Now it’s just a question of whether it fits her camera or not! Hers is a little larger than mine, so I had to estimate.
And here’s a spinning picture for you. A bobbin full of 2-ply merino/wool. I actually finished it over the weekend, but just haven’t gotten around to skeining it off yet. It’s still sitting on its bobbin, but doesn’t it look pretty?
I’ve almost got my second bobbin full on my Journey Wheel, and look forward to seeing how that comes out. And, of course, other knitting, reading, yadda yadda….
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What a cute camera sock! I keep meaning to make one for my point and shoot but haven’t done so yet.
I love your new yarn! What a luscious color and sheen!
I feel like this first week of the year is crawling along too, but I don’t have a watch to prove it.
Love the 2 ply. Pretty color.
Pretty spinning! I had the same rash problem that turned out to be a nickel allergy. Who knew? Stainless steel watchbands, like on your Skagen, solves it and provides a great excuse for insisting on only quality jewelry.
My problem with metal watch bands tends to be more with pinching and pulling skin and hairs on my arms which is why I am SO picky about watches! I only have one at a given time. If my watch battery is dead I go without a watch until it is replaced. Yes, weird I know. Maybe I should so that weird things meme…
The yarn is gorgeous! SO glad you are enjoying your Journey wheel!
Time is creeping here too, except those precious couple of hours at the SnB, and the sleeping time too
Cute camera sock. Reminds me that I need to make on for my iPod.
I tend to use my cell phone to tell time - I haven’t worn a watch in four years.
I do like yours, though. I hope you can get it fixed :o)
Love the handspun - that metallic-y purple color is gorgeous!
I feel like a fool! I’ve been mulling over camera cases for my new camera, and never considered a sock! I have been thinking of stitching squares together, knitting a tube, but a sock! Perfect. I’m gonna get right on it. After I finish my sock, sew up my purse, sew up my sweater….
Very cute, and practical.
Love what’s on the bobbin. That’s a Marilyn Monroe shot of it.