I got back to development work on the Row Counter software. I think it’s going to need a new name - it does a bit more than count rows now. It will do more in the future.

We’ve found the missing gift sock. Thank goodness. I had actually ordered yarn to knit another pair of socks. The theory was, if the missing sock showed up, it could be given as intended. If not, I’d knit another two socks, so Mike would have a pair when we found the stray. But now Mike will have a pair when I get around to it. *grin*

Not a lot of knitting has been going on. I’ve just picked up the gusset stitches on the sock I showed last time. Whatever this bug is, it’s left me entirely drained. I got half a round done tonight. 32 stitches. That’s it. And that’s the most knitting I’ve gotten done since New Year’s.

But I think I’m feeling more like myself. Finally.
Oh, and no, this won’t stay my blog design for long. I just got frustrated with it and picked a default for now. Nothing else was working.

I saw this idea somewhere, but I forget where at this point. But since most knitters have spent the past weeks or months knitting for others, it’s good to take some time and knit something for ourselves. Here’s mine:

The yarn is Regia. Mike, predictably, thinks it’s hideous. While I know deep down it is, it also makes me happy to work on, which I need right now. Especially after working with lots of dark colors. And it’s something I can do while we play Dragon Quest VIII together. Normally he has the controller, while I have the knitting. It works better than the other way around. It’s a good game, and I’m a bit sad that we’re almost done with it.

This is what has kept me from posting lately:

Plus we both now have the flu we got from the one standing up. *sigh*

Here’s some of the Christmas knitting, in various stages. Click for bigger pictures.

Mike’s Mom’s Coronet, knit with Mission Falls 1824 Wool:

Becky’s Branching Out, with two views I’ll share. This was knit with KnitPick’s Andean Silk. Very yummy! Unblocked:

And blocked:

Note: I went back a bit after taking this picture and blocked it more severely. The lace stands out even more now. Blocking is magic with lace!

And Tammy’s Airy Scarf (from Last Minute Knitted Gifts), knit with Rowan KidSilk Haze.:

As for the rest of the gifts, you’ll have to use your imagination. Mike’s Grandmother got a pale pink version of the Airy Scarf. Mike’s sister Wendy got the blue Madison Scarf I showed in an earlier post. And her husband Marshall and Mike’s father got the green and grey socks, respectively. Okay, Marshall got socks. I’m still trying to find the mate for the grey one…

I must say I’m glad my father is a patient, understanding man. After all - he raised three daughters. *grin*

It’s 5am, and for once, I’m okay with still being awake. I think it’s because I’m listening to Mike try to persuade Mini-Kitty over to be petted. She seems to be warming up to us more when we’re not in bed, and it makes me want to cry. I don’t know if it’s just her loosing her fear, or if it’s more that it’s incredibly sweet to hear your husband refer to the kitty as “sweetie” and “baby” and mean it. I have to love the man.

I probably make no sense, hmm? Insomniac week. Finals next week. Doesn’t make for a great state of mind. Even if I found out today that I currently have a 94 in calculus.

So I’ve been working on the Row Counter project. It’s gotten to a point where I’m reasonably happy with it. There are some problems, but I’m learning a lot about Java. Some of it may even be on my final exam. *grin* It’s a good review, if nothing else.

Also, Mike and I saw The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tonight. Amazing. They did this one right. Thanks, guys. For handling my treasured childhood memories properly and reminding me of what I’d forgotten.

It was worth driving home at 3am in the snow/sleet/freezing rain. It really was. And I even knit half the leg of a sock while I was there. I would have knit more, but I kept getting caught up in the movie. No bad thing!

It’s that very American holiday. I hope it was great for everyone out there.

What did I do today? This:

For my nephew Liam, since I couldn’t take any of the Christmas knitting with me, and I have to have something in my hands or I go nuts. Now just to do the second

I may be sick, but don’t let that stop the knitting. Just slow it down a bit.

Here it is, all fringed and everything. In time to see the movie in just over 24 hours. Yes, I have tickets to the midnight show. What else did you guys expect?

Also finished tonight:

And yes, this was the product of more insomnia. I took a picture before I started today. Forgive the quality - this was taken right before my comp sci class, with my Palm camera.

All of that was knitting last night while I was either in class or couldn’t sleep. Fun, hm?

Here’s what insomnia leads to:

Just the first one. Lorna’s Laces Sheperd Sock, Purple Iris, on size 1 needles.

Artistic shot with the unwound hank that will form the second sock.

I’m going to try to sleep now. Heh.

Here’s some pictures as proof:

Yes, I am a sheep. Baaah.

Ravenclaw scarf, PoA style, movie colors. Yeah, I know. Pattern here.

Details: Knitpicks Merino Style, on size 5 needles.

I finished these last week. Opal Brasil 5001 on size 1 needles. I adore these!