I've been wondering if knit blogging is decreasing in popularity. It sure seems like it. This morning I read an article from a couple of years ago. One thing from the article that stuck with me is that people often post about a finished project but not the process. Now, I don't know that anyone wants to read about my knitting process :) but I thought it might be fun to see what today was like for me. There is knitting involved so it can't be that boring, right?
Last night I realized I hadn't cast on the right number of stitches for today's LYS KAL so as soon I got up I finagled the increases to get the right number of stitches. Knowing the stitches aren't quite right bothers me a bit but not enough to rip it out and start over.
Then I did a little cleaning so one of Emma's friends could come over. Her friend's mom and I went to lunch at another friend's house to discuss the drama program. The lunch was fabulous! (In fact, I think I used that word several times while we were eating.) We had barbecued beef sandwiches, potato salad made with red potatoes and bacon, make-your-own salads with wonderful toppings, and a terrific, still hot from the oven peach cobbler with homemade whipped cream. Wow! I'd like to eat lunch there every day!!!
After that I went to my LYS for the beginning of their latest KAL. Since I had already cast on and worked a few repeats I already have something to show. Wanna see?
The yarn is Malabrigo Sock in the Primavera colorway. The pattern is Wendy Johnson's Double Eyelet Rib sock. I really like how the yarn looks in stockinette better than in the eyelet rib pattern but I'm still happy with it. The color changes are just a little too contrasting for me. Mary is using a Pagewood Farm yarn - I think it may be Fruit Freeze. Anyway...the subtle color differences in her yarn will really look nice in the socks.
Then I played with the dog and now it's back to cleaning. We're having a 16th birthday party for Emma this weekend. It's a pool party but rain is forecasted so that means the house needs to be ready as a backup plan. Here's the first thing I'll tackle...
Most of my yarn is ready to go back into my room after going through the freeze-wait-freeze process. Guess I'd better get to it. I hope you've all had a fabulous Friday and are looking forward to a great weekend!
looks like a good day - and I definitely enjoyed the knitting with you! (btw - it's fabulous fall http://www.eatsleepknit.com/cshop/product/Pagewood-Farm-Yukon/1340/#)
Posted by: Mary | August 07, 2010 at 05:57 AM
I see people occasionally write about knit blogging becoming less popular but I don't really see it. Looks like you had a great day on Friday. That lunch sounds awesome and I hope the birthday party is a huge success!
Posted by: Carole | August 07, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Love the glimpse of the sock in process! Pretty!
One of my difficulties in blogging is that everything I think to write about seems insignificant considering what is going on in the world about us. Almost a Pollyanna fantasyland, as it were.
P.S. I found clear top, moth-defying, zipper garment bags at Super WalMart for storing finished items under the sofa. Just pull it out and choose.
(See what I mean?)
Posted by: Robin | August 07, 2010 at 08:53 AM
I think the blogging slows in summer. People are on vacation, and it's just too hot to knit on that big project...or lazy. I am very very lazy. I have been knitting and am almost done with a pair of mom socks...but who would know? And then there's my baby brother's knit hat...also in progress, but again, not posted...but I blame work. Once fall starts though, I hope all my regular posters will start up again.
And happy birthday to Emma! I too am doing the cleaning thing as a backup plan to a picnic party...it's tomorrow, but there is rain in the forecast!
Posted by: Mary | August 07, 2010 at 10:42 AM
i love progress photos, you've really made headway. i'm thinking all the knitting podcasts have taken away some of the knitting blogging. agree with one of the other comments about summer. i feel like i'm finally able to breath with school back in session and our summer plans concluded. enjoy the party.
Posted by: lydia | August 07, 2010 at 11:22 AM
I think each person's life has ebb and flow. I don't so much feel that a blog has to *just* be about knitting. I like hearing about the life things too of my bloggy friends.
Posted by: km | August 07, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Aw, love that cute little face! Libby would be in love if she saw him, they look a lot alike. :o)
I'm not blogging as much anymore, I think because I just don't make the time to do it. I seem to spend WAY too much time surfing around Ravelry. But, I'll get back to it soon.
Happy 16th Birthday to Emma!
Sheri
Posted by: Sheri | August 09, 2010 at 08:47 PM