A Notion to Knit

random wednesday

1. I knit a little pouch for my Nike sensor, a la Rachael a few years back. I don't actually have the Nikes that have a built in spot for the sensor. My feet don't seem to really care for Nikes either so this seemed like the best bet. I just need to sew off the the edge and hook it onto my shoes. In desperation, the day I calibrated the sensor, I used the pouch that belongs to my SLR remote. It worked in a pinch though, because there are two little holes on one side that I was able to lace through.

2. I'm trying to plan a trip and can't believe how much fares jump around. This isn't really a new thing but it still always amazes me. Originally I was trying to plan for both Texas and Nashville. But, since the flooding in Tennessee, I've decided to wait until fall for that trip.

3. These socks have been picked up again.

The ongoing problem with them is that they are supposed to be toe socks, like tabi socks, but the pattern I was using from Twisted Sister Sock Workbook will not work for me. I've knit it and unknit about three times now and the numbers just don't work for me. So, now I'm trying it from a pattern in my new sock book.

4. I'm going to get some knitting pictures tomorrow. Hopefully the rain will cooperate. Right.

'night

Remember me?

I really haven't forgotten about this place. I've even been knitting a little. I'm starting to get more done so I'll be sharing more soon.

Lilly series....

Lilly series....
Originally uploaded by ninariver

A beautiful painting.

part of my day.

macroMay

springlike May day

1. It's been chilly this past week so it seems strange that it's suddenly May. As if to give a nod to the day, the sun was out all day today and it actually reached the 60's.

2. I want to take a train trip. I've been dreamily planning it in my head for a few months now.

3. I have a few emails I'm meaning to return. Things are just in extreme slow motion around here.

4. There hasn't been any knitting now in days.

5. Last week I watched this oddly thoughtful documentary, "We Live In Public." Ever since watching it, I attribute so many things back to it each day.

'Night.

Random Tuesday

1. I have not knit a stitch all day. Not a stitch. It's kind of weird since I've been knitting like mad the last few days. All of that knitting has been on Alhambra.

2. I am bummed about not being able to blog over the weekend. There have been so many stressful things this year that it feels like spikes popping up as we try to make our way through each day. It's really caught up with me in a big way, on top of how I normally struggle.

3. We've been eating simple, hearty meals lately. I think we both feel healthy as a result.

'night.

Tiger

... but somehow, all wound up, this cake reminds me of chocolate.

What I've been working on today ... Alhambra, very luxurious.

Green

a finished Grasshopper

dinner, the avocado was so good with the sourdough, olive oil and cheese.

'night