Diversionary Project

I started a new project today.

My current active WIPs include my cardigan, which has gotten fairly large and needs button bands before I complete the sleeves, and a beaded version of my shoulder shawl.

Tomorrow morning I leave for three days in Salem, Oregon to attend Family Weekend at my nephew's college with Spousal-Unit, my sister, and my BIL. Neither of the above projects seem appropriate for travel.

A few days ago I threw one of the cats' throws on the large ottoman in the living room in place of completed knitwear accessories. They've spent hours curled up on it since then.

So, I decided to start a more presentable throw.

I'm using Mission Falls 1824 superwash in linen stitch. So far it goes faster than I expected. I hope the stitch holds up to cat kneadings.

I did get another couple of inches knit on one of the cardigan sleeves, too. I had a period when I wanted something mindless and simple but didn't want the throw to get too large to pack in a small zippered project bag before I even left.

I get back Sunday. I'll probably miss an appearance by the mother/daughter owners of Fleece Artist and Handmaiden that evening at my LYS, a definite sacrifice. I'll also miss the Nordic Knitting Conference here this weekend.

But, we had a good time last year and it's family.

I'll try to get up at least one post while I'm gone.

Comments

[Karen]

I thought I was one of the few that had to sacrifice knitterly things like that! Sorry you'll miss some events, but it sounds like family day will be fun.

[Erica]

Ooooh...I just signed up for a class at the end of the month at Churchmouse and I'm so excited...except for the fact that I have to take a ferry over and back. And the class is two weekends instead of just one! What a great little yarn store, though...I went there for the first time this last Saturday.