on monday

In other news, on Saturday, I put the heels on Kai-Mei after several false starts. I’ve been misplacing the needles for these regularly, so I’m stopped again. I tried to work on them at the doctor’s office, but no go.

Monday stunk. I had to take a test. In so far as one can (one can’t) prepare for the test, I spent the weekend not cramming sweets. Since it was a 3-hr glucose test, I opted to use the wake-up call as a way of spending most of eating better, although granted Friday night involved a large amount of birthday deserts at a party and an ice cream cookie sandwich I’d eaten to get me to the party in the first place. So this test involves going and having your blood taken three times at one-hour intervals and a baseline test. First problem was that the nurse on the phone failed to mention that I needed an appointment. Second was that they only conduct one of these tests per day. First obstacle hurdled was that they decided they could see me anyway. Third problem appeared when I realized there was going to be a baseline test, so even though it’s called a three-hour glucose test, it really takes three and a half to four hours. I’d only scheduled three and a half hours or so of my husband’s time not including the driving time. Eeek. It all worked out in the end and I don’t have gestational diabetes. I was having nightmares of an uber large baby and a diabetic child which would be blamed on my poor nutrition, rather than a possible genetic disposition. Unfortunately, my husband’s cousin does have Type II.

round six and other updates

Last week I started Round 6 Joseph’s Blankie of Many Colors from Mason-Dixon Knitting. Currently this blanket is 26.5″ x 26″ or 689 square inches. According to the pattern for, the finished size is 47″ x 47″, or 2209 square inches, so I’m at 34%. More than half the yarn is left, but I wouldn’t say 66%. So I’ll see if I’ll be making a purchase at some point, or just make a smaller version.

mitten progress

These  Fiddlehead Mittens [r] from Hello Yarn (Adrian Bizilia) are a quick knit. At least the outside is. But there is a liner that needs to be done afterwards… I hand dyed this yarn. I’m hoping to get inspired to design a pair of mittens with my own hand dyed yarns, but in a DK weight yarn. Should be fun. I think kits would be a great way to sell heavier weight yarns.

proof

This is proof that

1. Crocheting is crazy.
2. I’m crazy.
3. A blog entitled “Moirae Knitting” might also include crochet once in a rare while.
4. And that this blanket is still quite small. Only 2′ across really. My friends pointed out that the photo I showed you was a lot smaller than they’d thought.

Something cool in latin probably belongs here but it’s 8:30 a.m, which is not a sane hour for the the unemployed and childless (with apologies to my friends with jobs and or children).

Loppem

I bought this incredible yarn, Berroco Palace in Shanghai Blue, from Webs while at Stitches West and started on my Loppem [r] sweater as soon as I got home. I think I must fall in love with patterns based on the colors the designer uses, because this is the second time in recent years I’ve knit a sweater in the exact yarn and color the pattern was in the picture.

the end of the ripping

Dare I say it? With only 445 729 stitches to go I’m done ripping back. The thing is sewn. Ends are almost all woven in. 445 stitches. I’m holding my breath. Want to guess what it is?

show and tell 2007

 

Finished Objects 2007

1. monkey socks, 2. central park hoodie, 3. another one skein, one day wonder hat, 4. mad cow socks, nancy division by Moirae, 5. mitered bag, 6. aurora cabled sweater, 7. rapid river socks in envy, 8. toe up socks, 9. multi-directional scarf, 10. monkey socks, 11. lizard ridge (knit for charity by bloggers), 12. hedera, 13. puff baby, 14. little raglan, 15. clapotis, 16. monkey socks for swap, 17. sky socks, 18. swallowtail shawl, 19. baby baseball tee, 20. monkey socks, 21. kim’s hat, 22. bff socks

Works in Progress 2007 (uncompleted or frogged)

1. Lorna’s Laces, Desert Flower, 2. failed anemenoi, 3. failed anemenoi, 4. frogged vesper toe-up, 5. madtini – frogged, 6. plain sock, frogged, 7. madtini, frogged, 8. wave socks, wip, 9. fabric for a knitting bag, 10. baby baseball tee, 11. chevron scarf in Mountain Colors, 12. multidirectional scarf, 13. Pearl Buck, 14. miters, 15. baby surprise, 16. plain sock in rare gems, 17. My creation, 18. pomatomus 2, 19. rusted root, 20. wool miters, 21. bayerische socks, 22. ripple and weave socks, 23. debbie bliss argyle sweater, 24. crochet larger than life bag

Warning, the next page is not for the faint of heart.