can't talk now ... good stuff's happenin'

2008-06-04T04:20:52Z

Yeah ... well sort of. I finished writing my thesis, but I just got back a list of revisions from my advisor today. By the end of the day Thursday I'll have my revisions taken care of, and apparently I can defend next week. *fingers crossed* I kind of have to defend next week if I plan on getting it turned in on time to get my degree. And, you know, be able to start my coursework for my PhD.

Speaking of which ... I am about 98% positive that I have a house in Austin. Hoorah.

Well, this thing is supposed to be about knitting, so ...

non-lopi lace scarf

I finished the lacy scarf. It blocked very well and it looks like it won't curl up as much as I initially thought. Definitely happy times.

Also, I'm participating in a Jelly Baby swap through the Who Knits? group on Ravelry. I've never really done a proper knitting swap before, so this is big exciting for me. I have my package all put together. I put in a mixcd, a nice little notebook, a skein of yarn, some tea, some stickers, and a bunch of candy. My swap is going to a non-Amerikanerin, so I tried to find chocolates and sweets that aren't around in ----. (I can't say where because my swapping is so-far anonymous! I can say more later once I know it arrives in its destination.) The only downside here is that shipping is going to be ridiculous. OH WELL.

better do what he says, he's a whale biologist

2008-05-18T23:54:09Z

The last few days have been filled with music theory to degrees beyond most human comprehension. I liked it. Now I'm back to putting off the writing of my thesis by knitting.

Here is what I cast on today:

non-lopi lace scarf

Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas

Melanie Falick

The pattern is Lopi Lace Scarf from Weekend Knitting. I picked this book up on a whim a few weeks ago, and I absolutely adore it. There are recipes for cookies, tips for brewing tea, and all sorts of wonderful things that make me happy. The patterns are all great as well. This one in particular is really great; it's easy to memorize and knits up quickly. The yarn is Moda Dea Beadnik, which has fun little beads threaded through it. So far a lot of them have ended up on the wrong side of the scarf, but it still looks nice. I also love the color.

Back to chapter 2!

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can't talk now ... good stuff's happenin'

better do what he says, he's a whale biologist