Friday in Pictures
Its almost time to head home for the weekend and I just don't feel like toiling at the moment. The ache in my ankle (yes the bad one) is terribly distracting. Two weeks ago it went from its on and off dull roar to constant. Didn't help that I rolled it again stepping in a pothole coming home from the SnB. It hurt something fierce that night but was better by morning. The last week has seen it become constant with the added bonus of tingling in the foot. Nothing like nerve involvement to freak someone out. I decided it was time to see the doctor. I have an appointment next Friday morning with a foot & ankle ortho specialist. In the meantime, I'll be pulling out my old ankle brace and making sure the advil is stocked up. Good thing I'm adding a single treadle wheel! ;) (Might be time to use the electrics until the Schacht arrives)
Anyway, ankle bitching aside, I have been knitting. First, the important bit. Setesdal is done.
Doing some checking for the album, I discovered it took me just about a month to do this sweater. Not bad, considering it was almost entirely done at home on nights and weekends. I do hope my sister likes it. I'm happy with it though and almost ready to make another one. Though if I do, it will not be superwash wool! I'd like the yarn to work with me if I have to steek it. I did discover my error with the sewing as to why the ends popped out. My sewing machine has an automatic stitch size and it defaults to that when you turn it on. I forgot that. I saw the levers down at the smallest end of the scale and went with it. Oh well. I ran it through again using a much smaller stitch size before picking up for the second front band and everything stayed in place. Whew. Still, I'd much rather a grippy wool. I guess I have to make a Dale for Kat now.
Socks are the standard knitting project for me. Here's the finished shot of the Vesper babies.
Full details here. I wore them yesterday with a pair of cords that matched the brown exactly. They were comfy, if a pain to knit. Love the colors!
The Trekkings are progressing very nicely. I mentioned the first was done and I'm halfway through the foot of the second now. I'll finish that tonight.
And finally, here's a shot of the pretty pink Spring Things. I worked on her last night at the SnB so she's further along than this picture by another 3 repeats or so.
Tomorrow is the baby shower and thank goodness the weather has finally turned to spring. It should be far nicer to allow some 25 people outside rather than cooped up in the house. Oooh, we'll probably finally get to use the porch! I'll tuck a sock in my pocket for random knitting during the day.
Have a great weekend all.
Craft on!
What pretty finished projects and your new spring things is to die for! Gorgeous! I hope your ankle is feeling better soon. I had a horrific ankle injury in my youth and I can still forecast the weather with it. The past week and a half were very achy.
Posted by: Lizzy B | April 20, 2007 at 04:47 PM
Love the sweater! And you're doing so well on the socks and now the Pretty Pink! I'm impresed!
Posted by: Nancy J | April 20, 2007 at 05:07 PM
OW! Better get that fixed....MDSW is coming! Great sweater, by the way!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | April 20, 2007 at 05:34 PM
Great job on all the FOs. I love the shawl. It is looking really lovely in the pink. Can't wait to see the next part of the chart. Happy Knitting!
Posted by: Rosa | April 20, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Sorry to hear about the ankle--here's hoping the doctor can find something to FIX. And your sock and sweater look great--of course!
Posted by: --Deb | April 20, 2007 at 06:45 PM
I'm sorry you're having such problems with your ankle. When my ankle gets 'upset' like that I use AsperCream on it 3 or 4 times a day for one or 2 days and that always helps (reminds me, I need to get someone to buy me a new tube :)). Wearing my ankle high hiking boots for a couple of days also helps. Good thing we can wear anything we want to work :)
Cheers Eva
Posted by: Eva | April 21, 2007 at 03:54 AM
I hope you're able to fix up your ankle before MD - you have a lot of walking ahead of you! ;o)
The sweater looks great! I love the colors you have chosen for your socks :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | April 21, 2007 at 08:57 AM
Sorry to hear about your ankle. Hope it isn't anything serious. Setesdal looks great! I'm sure your sister will love it. I really need to get a pair of those sock blockers. They definitely show of your lovely socks. :) Good luck with the shower this weekend. Spring might actually be here! :)
Posted by: Jessica | April 21, 2007 at 10:12 AM