Back to My Knitting

Sorry, I kind of disappeared into a different on-line world the last couple of days. I got lost in a couple of perfume blogs, plus this site for sample decants. When I receive my order I'll let you know if I find anything new I like. The last time I tested out scents, most of the ones I ended up using came from Guerlain, but they've discontinued many of their EDPs (Eau de Parfums) and already they don't show up often at retailers.

I finally did my workout video today while the Mountain Colors cardigan soaked. The cardigan now dries on the mats after shaping to the right dimensions. The stitches did relax into submission for the most part. I'm pleased with the results. Tomorrow I'll sew on the buttons and have a finished sweater - my first in about two and a half years.

And I started the second sleeve of my Jaeger Biscuit cardigan. If I don't get sidetracked again, I could have another finished sweater in a week. That is, I could unless the last bits of finishing take me as long on this one as on the last.

Based on my blog reading, it appears prompt progress on the finishing work accounts for many fast knitters' speed in completing projects. I, on the other hand, tend to put off anything resembling sewing or other not-knitting tasks.

My slow finishing can also count as part of my periodic version of reverse startitis. Sometimes I have trouble getting myself to start the next step of a project - casting on the next piece, picking up for bands, even adding in another ball of yarn if I put the project down first.

As far as I can figure out, occasionally my brain needs a break from whichever interest I've immersed myself in. Knitting takes priority most of the time, but plenty of things pop up to provide a diversion without even looking very hard.

Comments

[Karen B.]

I'm proud of you! Just a few buttons away from a wonderful new sweater.

[Erika]

Oo, perfume! I love perfume, even though I hardly ever wear it. I bought a bunch of sample vials from Amazon about a year ago. My favorites so far have been Boss for Women, and D&G Light Blue for Women. Let us know what you think about the stuff you bought!

[(((((HUGS))))) sandi]

What a lovely cardigan! I clicked over from the Ya's and I too find that I tend to crochet rather than do the other things that need doing~especially around the holidays! Sadly, I have not made workout time in a very, very long time.... (((((HUGS))))) sandi

[moiraeknittoo]

Sweater = beautiful! I love those colors, and have enjoyed the posts regarding it's progress.

And, if you like good smellies? Check out Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab. While the site is fairly goth, the scents are amazing. I have many, many...well, OK, hundreds of samples and bottles from them, and would be happy to organize a party for smelling if you're interested. They have a HUGE following on the intarwebs, and the price points make it ridiculously easy to collect new and different ones. Plus, they always send free samples with any bottle order, which is how I ended up with so many. Anyway, check 'em out!

[RobinH]

Ooh, almost there!

I have a whole roster of tricks I use to keep working on things- always starting the next bit, so it's ready to pick up and work on is one. Another is to try and leave it at a point where the next part coming up is easy or especially fun is another.