Wed Jul 6, 2005

Back to the Kimono

I haven’t blocked the Shoalwater yet. I think I’m scared. Maybe it’s denial. I don’t know, but it’s still waiting to be soaked and blocked.

I finally finished the stitch markers that need to go out, wrote the remaining cards, addressed and sealed them, stamped the stateside envelopes, and the internationals are waiting to be hauled to the post office. I will ship them all out tomorrow. You can count on that, and I’m sorry again for being a flake. That being said, Janet, I haven’t done yours yet. Soon though, soon. And then there’s the marker sets I just committed to making for the Marker Mania Swap (see sidebar for button). Those aren’t done either.

Now I’m back to knitting on Veronica’s Kimono. I’m second guessing myself on the size I chose. And if I have to rip this one, I will be very sad, because knitting tight garter stitch on size 4 needles takes a very, very long time. The fact that it’s a wrap-around sweater knit in one piece is contributing to the lack of speed, I’m sure.

And I STILL have to finish felting mom’s clogs. After the serious public ribbing I dished out to my mom a month ago, they remain dry and half felted on my bedroom floor. Sorry mom, :-). (UPDATED to clarify that mom sent me her measurements a month ago, and I’m the one slacking. In case there’s any confusion).

If there’s anyone else out there I need to apologize to, please accept my apology, and remind me of what it is I’ve committed to do for you so I can get on it. Because I’m sure I’ve forgot.

This post might sound a bit a bit melodramatic. I’m fine, I’m just cleaning house, so-to-speak.

No Responses to “Back to the Kimono”

  1. Hillary Says:

    Hi Laura!

    I’d love to join the Cable 8 along. Can you add me to the list. I just got my blog going and I just got my yarn….but other projects are making me feel guilty!

    Hillary

  2. Mom Says:

    OK Dear!!! I was darn sure that I gave you these measurements over the phone a couple of weeks ago. But now they are in print….3 3/4″ by 9 1/2″.
    Love the pictures of the girls and Abner.
    Love ya,
    mom

  3. Katie Says:

    Ugh… A wrap around in garter stitch on size 4’s? That doesn’t sound fun, but I’m sure it will be pretty! I’ll be crossing my fingers that it fits…

  4. Daryl Says:

    HI Laura, I love your stitch markers. I’ve been doing some using T pins and rings, but some of yours look like you are just using straight wire. What gauge do you use?

  5. Laura Says:

    Thanks, I use 20 gauge wire.

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