I seem to be having an odd relationship with time these days in that I can’t seem to keep it straight. In particular, I can’t seem to remember when we…well…when Myria has a hairdresser’s appointment. Last time I was prepared to swear that there was no appointment, that we had decided that a delay was in order for some reason. What reason? Who knows? Was there an appointment? Yes indeedy there was :)
This time there was no question about whether there was an appointment or not - it said so in my PPC! So, on Wednesday we packed ourselves into the car and headed up to Maine. It was a gorgeous day for a drive - warm, but not too humid - and we arrived at the salon with time to spare. When we walked in, Mark (our hairdresser) seemed pleased to see us - in a puzzled sort of fashion.
I don’t have you folks down for today!
Of course then I hauled the PPC out of my purse and took a good look at the August calendar page. Our appointment was for Wednesday at 1:00 in the afternoon - as always. However, it was for the 22nd, not the 15th.
Mark, however, being a good man, not given to being thrown off by the vicissitudes of other people’s time-keeping was able to work us in without difficulty.
You might think all this confusion about hair appointments stems from my not having any :) I suppose that could indeed be the case. Perhaps, like Samson, once you take away my hair, there isn’t enough left to bother worrying about. If that is the case then by the time of our next appointment in October I should be doing a bit better. Actually, the hair over my ears is already a bit shaggy but I’ve had this persistent and annoying bald spot right at the crown which finally seems as though it’s going to fill in :)
When I’ve been knitting, I’ve been noodling about things like this:
The stitch pattern (though it doesn’t show up very well here) is based on the one used in the Tidal Wave Socks. Here it is mirrored out from the center line of the piece. Unfortunately, the pattern is a little…um…muted? Further away than a few inches, and all that’s visible is the eyelets. Arguably, I suppose, that’s what lace is all about but I really want the stitch pattern to be a real and integral part of the piece and, preferably, visible!
I do like the shape the piece is taking - mostly because of the garter stitch strip start - but the rest of it leaves a fair amount to be desired. On with the playing!
I also received a package on Wednesday…
...from the inimitable Bron. She had a contest last week and I was one of the fortunate winners!
I haven’t used Cotton Ease before so I’m really looking forward to trying this stuff - not to mention the absolutely luscious color! It has a very nice feel (in the ball anyway) and my only problem now is coming up with a project :) I’m going to take my time though - this is lovely stuff and I want to do it justice! Thanks a million Bron!
Chatters will be on tomorrow night - same time, same place (see sidebar for details).
Have a great weekend!
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Right. Saturday=Chatters. Saturday=Chatters. Saturday=Chatters. See ya then (I hope). By the way, I have lots of hair and still never can keep my appointments straight.
Cotton-Ease is a lovely yarn! I have some of the “old” Cotton-Ease which sometimes has a tendency to split. However, the acrylic in it avoids the hand-cramping I get when I work with 100% cotton. I think it’s especially nice for baby items. I knit a lot of baby gifts which is why I have a small stash of Cotton-Ease. My current project in it is a Log Cabin type quilt square (about 12 inches in size) that I’m using to make a blanket for my great-nephew for Christmas. I’m doing the block-in-a-block version of the Log Cabin and will do 9 blocks altogether. Currently on block 6 so I think this project has a good chance of being completed on time. I’m joining the blocks by picking up stitches on the edges and three-needle binding them off.
I have some Cotton-Ease I’m planning on using for a sweater. A friend of mine has used it for a cardigan and it’s really soft and cozy.
I know what you mean about wanting the stitch pattern to be a visible part of the shawl. Subtlety isn’t exactly a desired effect. I’m sure you’ll get it right though and I love witnessing your journey!
Rob - Well I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who mucks up hair appointments!
Hope to see you tomorrow evening :)
Charlotte - Good to hear another positive report on the Cotton Ease - your quilt sounds wonderful! I especially like the idea of picking up and three-needling off - that’s a great way to go :)
Opal - Subtlety is not only not desireable, it is so not my style :) I make an effort once in a while in an effort to be a little more sophisticated but I’m afraid it’s half-hearted at best!
My mission in life? To spread Cotton Ease to knitter’s everywhere…
My work in your corner of the world is done. ;)
Bron - LOL! I must say, if this is representative of the new colors, they’re much nicer than the old primaries. Not that those were bad, you understand, but these are better :)
Do you use a size 9 needle on this stuff?
You certainly can use a size 9 - I’m using that size right now on my “Blue Sesame.” I’d say, though, that a 7 or 8 is perfect with it (depending on how tightly you knit.) My sweater’s stitches are on the loose side, but that’s what I wanted. :)
Remember the yellow CE sweater I was working on when I visited you? (Scoop Du Jour) That was made on size 8 Denises.
Bron - Thanks :) I would generally use a 7 or an 8 with this but I know you use 9s frequently on various projects, so I wanted to ask.
I do remember the sweater you were working on - my camera couldn’t keep up with your amazing speed :)
