I'm working on Gathered Pullover for myself and was so excited last night because I was just about done with the charted section. And then I went back to the instruction portion to double check if I split the front and back on the last chart row or the first round after I was through with that.
That's when I noticed that I forgot to do decreases and subsequent increases way back in the middle of the chart. Because I thought doing five decreases next to one another and then five increases in the next round would be hard to do if I just dropped those stitches down, I frogged. About 18 rounds. At 172 stitches per round. That's over 3000 stitches.
I don't mind frogging things like that in the long run, but it's the short term. I could've split the front and back today. Instead I'll be redoing the rest of the chart for the next two days.
What's really annoying is I don't usually make mistakes like this because I so meticulously read and follow patterns. I've been really tired this week, so I can only think that is how I missed it.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
randomness
I keep meaning to make posts, but never get around to it!
Since picking up tons of hours at work, I was thinking my knitting time had gone down quite a bit (I've been working a lot of daytime shifts and I would typically knit at home while William was napping), but I'm not sure that it has that much. Because I've been working a lot of days, that means less nights spent at work and I always knit for around 1-3 hours at night if I'm not working. So, yeah...not sure if it's less time or not (plus I generally work on my traveling project while on breaks at work, which is, and has been for a long time, a Xmas prezzie).
I'm really, really trying to stay dedicated to finishing up Christmas/necessary knitting. It is hard though because I'm itching to cast on some socks and a sweater (both for myself!). Currently, I'm trying to use them as a reward - ie if I finish x, y, and z by the end of this month, I can work on those. I am attempting to stay motivated also by reminding myself that it will be such a relief to have it all done with plenty of time to spare for once.
With the hubbo's job loss, of course that equals no money for yarn buying, which is actually sort of a relief because I feel like I might actually catch up on the backlog of projects I have planned and already have yarn for. I kind of accidentally bought a lot of yarn this summer lol (most of it with specific projects for it).
In an ideal world (including one where I could actually be away from my child for a full week without missing him and thinking about his constantly), I would like to take a week off of everything and just knit. From the time I got up (or at least after I've had a cup of coffee) to the time I went to bed. Just knit, knit, knit. How many projects do you think a person could crank out with all that time? A lot, I bet.
Since picking up tons of hours at work, I was thinking my knitting time had gone down quite a bit (I've been working a lot of daytime shifts and I would typically knit at home while William was napping), but I'm not sure that it has that much. Because I've been working a lot of days, that means less nights spent at work and I always knit for around 1-3 hours at night if I'm not working. So, yeah...not sure if it's less time or not (plus I generally work on my traveling project while on breaks at work, which is, and has been for a long time, a Xmas prezzie).
I'm really, really trying to stay dedicated to finishing up Christmas/necessary knitting. It is hard though because I'm itching to cast on some socks and a sweater (both for myself!). Currently, I'm trying to use them as a reward - ie if I finish x, y, and z by the end of this month, I can work on those. I am attempting to stay motivated also by reminding myself that it will be such a relief to have it all done with plenty of time to spare for once.
With the hubbo's job loss, of course that equals no money for yarn buying, which is actually sort of a relief because I feel like I might actually catch up on the backlog of projects I have planned and already have yarn for. I kind of accidentally bought a lot of yarn this summer lol (most of it with specific projects for it).
In an ideal world (including one where I could actually be away from my child for a full week without missing him and thinking about his constantly), I would like to take a week off of everything and just knit. From the time I got up (or at least after I've had a cup of coffee) to the time I went to bed. Just knit, knit, knit. How many projects do you think a person could crank out with all that time? A lot, I bet.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
No one signed up for my knitting class, which really doesn't surprise me. I'm only slightly bummed. The owner told me hardly anyone signed up for anything, which doesn't bode well for her business, so I hope things pick up for her in the winter. She said we can try the knitting class again in the next session, but I think I'll wait 'til after the new year instead of in the holiday season.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
knitting morning
Actually, it started last night when I finished my Sub Rosa hat that I mentioned I'd be knitting in my last post. I need buttons for it still, which I think I'll get today (provided Joann's has any I like).
This morning, childless, I looked up the start of the Mystery Colorwork KAL that Melissa at KP is hosting. I've always wanted to do a Mystery KAL, but never seem to find out about them until too late! I was very excited to learn about this one a few weeks ago, especially since I can just use stash yarn for it.
I ended up making the sensible choice, though it feels a bit of a cop out, and chose only two colors (Bark and Petal). The original pattern calls for 15 colors, but Melissa kindly provided alternatives to this using 2, 10, or 11 colors - or anything in-between that your imagination could come up with. I have had these two skeins of yarn in my stash For.Ev.Er, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to turn them into something.
What excites me most about this Mystery KAL is we don't even know what we're knitting. Melissa described it as a useful item that isn't worn, there is a steek involved, and a small amount of fabric sewing at the end.
When seeing the first bit of the pattern this morning, my immediate thought was a mug cozy. But as I started knitting in the round and saw the circumference, I decided it's not that. My next thought was a toilet paper cozy, but that was just a wild (and likely wrong) guess. My new guess is a potholder/trivet. We'll see if I'm right!
So I put Roman Holiday on this morning and got all of the set up rows done. Unfortunately our printer took a shitter a couple days ago (we've bought a replacement, but it hasn't been hooked up yet), so I've got to wait until the new one is set up before I can print out my colorwork chart!
I finished just as my soccer game was starting (great timing!) and have been working on my Emerald Isle Cardigan, which is great soccer-watching knitting. And now half-time is over so it's time to go!
This morning, childless, I looked up the start of the Mystery Colorwork KAL that Melissa at KP is hosting. I've always wanted to do a Mystery KAL, but never seem to find out about them until too late! I was very excited to learn about this one a few weeks ago, especially since I can just use stash yarn for it.
I ended up making the sensible choice, though it feels a bit of a cop out, and chose only two colors (Bark and Petal). The original pattern calls for 15 colors, but Melissa kindly provided alternatives to this using 2, 10, or 11 colors - or anything in-between that your imagination could come up with. I have had these two skeins of yarn in my stash For.Ev.Er, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to turn them into something.
What excites me most about this Mystery KAL is we don't even know what we're knitting. Melissa described it as a useful item that isn't worn, there is a steek involved, and a small amount of fabric sewing at the end.
When seeing the first bit of the pattern this morning, my immediate thought was a mug cozy. But as I started knitting in the round and saw the circumference, I decided it's not that. My next thought was a toilet paper cozy, but that was just a wild (and likely wrong) guess. My new guess is a potholder/trivet. We'll see if I'm right!
So I put Roman Holiday on this morning and got all of the set up rows done. Unfortunately our printer took a shitter a couple days ago (we've bought a replacement, but it hasn't been hooked up yet), so I've got to wait until the new one is set up before I can print out my colorwork chart!
I finished just as my soccer game was starting (great timing!) and have been working on my Emerald Isle Cardigan, which is great soccer-watching knitting. And now half-time is over so it's time to go!
Friday, September 11, 2009
cancelled!
The crochet class I signed up for was canceled yesterday afternoon because not enough folks signed up. I was bummed, but understood.
What I did not understand was the 'tude the lady on the phone gave me when I politely declined her offer to be rescheduled for another class and asked for a refund instead. And even more 'tude when I requested the refund receipt be mailed to me because I didn't know when I'd be able to pick it up. She wasn't rude, there was just some attitude in her voice about it. I explained that I only get my work schedule a week in advance, therefore it's impossible for me to reschedule at this time.
Now because of that encounter, I'm unsure if I'll sign up for the class again, which is sort of a bummer because I really wanted to take it.
What I did not understand was the 'tude the lady on the phone gave me when I politely declined her offer to be rescheduled for another class and asked for a refund instead. And even more 'tude when I requested the refund receipt be mailed to me because I didn't know when I'd be able to pick it up. She wasn't rude, there was just some attitude in her voice about it. I explained that I only get my work schedule a week in advance, therefore it's impossible for me to reschedule at this time.
Now because of that encounter, I'm unsure if I'll sign up for the class again, which is sort of a bummer because I really wanted to take it.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
hats!
I am on an unintentional hat kick. How many hats does a person need? Apparently a whole basketful. I think I needed some quick projects because everything else I've been working on have been seemingly never-ending projects.
The culprits (aka the hats):
1. For William, the Dougie Dog Hat. I bought the yarn a few months ago for the whole set - hat, scarf, and sweater, but didn't feel like doing it until now (haven't started the scarf or sweater yet because HATS!).
2. For me, the Unoriginal Hat, which is, I think, THE quickest hat to ever knit up. As I said in my notes for this project on Ravelry, the yarn only cost me $1.46 too. Woo! I have enough yarn to make another one too for a gift.
3. Also for me, the Andean Chullo hat from KP. I wanted this when it was a kit, but didn't love the colors it came with. It's available as just a pattern purchase now, so I got it and did the hat in all browns because all of the new Palette colors KP came out with this fall were far too tempting. I'm done with the hat, just have to do the icord trim and tassels. It's ADORABLE.
4. For William, a Pumpkin Hat for the fall. I followed that pattern but used some of DiscKnit's modifications to make it look more pumpkiny. This hat was made from leftovers from William's blanket. I am also going to make newborn versions (1 or 2 depending on how much yarn I have!) for any babies born on Halloween in the birthing center at the hospital mom works at. I'm pretty sure this is the cutest hat ever created.
5. For me, I am nearly finished with the Tempest Beret, which I bought the yarn for almost immediately after getting this issue of Knitscene. I thought I'd give a different style hat a try.
6. After I'm through with the beret, I am going to CO one of several Banana Republic-style knock off hats that are on Ravelry. I prefer one pattern knit in a bulky, but I have worsted for this particular hat, but there is a different pattern for worsted too, so I'll just have to experiment a bit with this one, je pense. Oh, hat also for me (see??).
7. For me, with some Paton's SWS I have, I'll be doing the Herringbone Hat because that giant pompom is almost too adorable to resist.
8. And finally, when my yarn arrives, I will knit the Sub Rosa hat. I have the worsted yarn, which was going to be a different hat, but I realized when I printed the pattern that I didn't buy enough yarn, d'oh! So, since I wanted to knit this hat more, I decided to buy a skein of bulky weight to coordinate with my worsted and do this hat instead. I felt I had to take advantage of KP's lace sale anyway - I only bought three skeins, two of which are gift scarves! - so threw in the bulky weight skein also. And yes, this hat will be for me.
Cripes, it better be cold this winter (haha kidding. It better not be as freaking cold as it was last winter or I may die a little). I think I'm eager to have so many new hats this year though because I can wear them to work (like, while I'm working), so I'll have lots of super cute variety. Plus, I don't leave the house without a hat in the winter anyway. This took care of some much-needed stash-busting anyway.
The culprits (aka the hats):
1. For William, the Dougie Dog Hat. I bought the yarn a few months ago for the whole set - hat, scarf, and sweater, but didn't feel like doing it until now (haven't started the scarf or sweater yet because HATS!).
2. For me, the Unoriginal Hat, which is, I think, THE quickest hat to ever knit up. As I said in my notes for this project on Ravelry, the yarn only cost me $1.46 too. Woo! I have enough yarn to make another one too for a gift.
3. Also for me, the Andean Chullo hat from KP. I wanted this when it was a kit, but didn't love the colors it came with. It's available as just a pattern purchase now, so I got it and did the hat in all browns because all of the new Palette colors KP came out with this fall were far too tempting. I'm done with the hat, just have to do the icord trim and tassels. It's ADORABLE.
4. For William, a Pumpkin Hat for the fall. I followed that pattern but used some of DiscKnit's modifications to make it look more pumpkiny. This hat was made from leftovers from William's blanket. I am also going to make newborn versions (1 or 2 depending on how much yarn I have!) for any babies born on Halloween in the birthing center at the hospital mom works at. I'm pretty sure this is the cutest hat ever created.
5. For me, I am nearly finished with the Tempest Beret, which I bought the yarn for almost immediately after getting this issue of Knitscene. I thought I'd give a different style hat a try.
6. After I'm through with the beret, I am going to CO one of several Banana Republic-style knock off hats that are on Ravelry. I prefer one pattern knit in a bulky, but I have worsted for this particular hat, but there is a different pattern for worsted too, so I'll just have to experiment a bit with this one, je pense. Oh, hat also for me (see??).
7. For me, with some Paton's SWS I have, I'll be doing the Herringbone Hat because that giant pompom is almost too adorable to resist.
8. And finally, when my yarn arrives, I will knit the Sub Rosa hat. I have the worsted yarn, which was going to be a different hat, but I realized when I printed the pattern that I didn't buy enough yarn, d'oh! So, since I wanted to knit this hat more, I decided to buy a skein of bulky weight to coordinate with my worsted and do this hat instead. I felt I had to take advantage of KP's lace sale anyway - I only bought three skeins, two of which are gift scarves! - so threw in the bulky weight skein also. And yes, this hat will be for me.
Cripes, it better be cold this winter (haha kidding. It better not be as freaking cold as it was last winter or I may die a little). I think I'm eager to have so many new hats this year though because I can wear them to work (like, while I'm working), so I'll have lots of super cute variety. Plus, I don't leave the house without a hat in the winter anyway. This took care of some much-needed stash-busting anyway.
Monday, August 31, 2009
teaching
I'm going to be teaching a knitting class (if anyone signs up, that is). It's going to be a beginner class for those that want to learn to knit. Back in the winter, Scoot's teacher in his tumble class learned that I knit and wanted to know if I would be interested in teaching a class. She is the owner of the business and offers a variety of classes mostly for kids, but does a few adult classes too. I told her I didn't think I was interested, but would think about it. Mainly, I doubt my ability to teach! She told me she used to have someone teach a knitting class several years ago, but the lady who taught it no longer wanted to do it.
It stayed in my mind though and at some point during the summer I decided What the hell? and told her I'd do it. We arranged the day and time for the fall session and that I would prefer to do only adults (or teenagers) at this point and perhaps offer it to kids later.
And then I haven't heard anything more about it and I've seen her and talked to her a few times since. I had sort of assumed she hadn't taken me seriously and/or she forgot (she can be a little bit spacey). Lo and behold, the flyer for the fall session appears in my mailbox Thursday and there it is: Knitting! Guess I'm teaching lol!
I'm glad that even though I wasn't 100% sure it was going to happen, I started thinking of what sort of projects we could do and keep the supply requirements to a minimum and inexpensive. I've finalized my plan this morning.
I decided we'd start with a pair of sideways garter stitch fingerless mitts (essential a garter rectangle which is then seamed together) to teach CO, knit stitch and BO (and seaming!). Next we'll do a striped, ribbed scarf to teach purling and joining in a yarn. Third we'll do a hat knit flat to teach decreasing and to hone all those previously learned skills.
The class is 8 weeks long, so I'm wondering if I shouldn't come up with a 4th project too (I'm leaning toward yes, but at a bit of a loss). I'm thinking two weeks per project should be good. I figure the first class I'll be going over some basics about knitting, then teaching CO and knit. The next class we'll go over the BO and then let them start their second mitt. (I realize not everyone is like me and wants to knit 24/7!), so I reckon I'll go over some things (like dropped stitches, etc.) during the second week of that. Then the third week we'll start the scarf and again have two weeks devoted to that, mainly because I think it will take them that long to complete it. Then we'll do the hat, which again, can last two weeks.
So that leaves two weeks. The problem is twofold: I want to leave a little leeway in case they're not getting projects done as quickly as my timeline dictates AND I don't want to make them spend much more money (I'm going with one needle size and one type of yarn for all projects, but I think they'll need 5 skeins - I've chose Lion Brand Wool Ease, which is a favorite of mine for certain types of projects because of it's softness and affordability).
I'm thinking right now that if I have a fourth project in reserves, that would be fine. That way it would be available if needed and if not, I could give it to them to do on their own after the class is over. I'm just not sure what else to do (I was trying to come up with something that would teach increases, but I'm lamely drawing a blank). Any ideas or suggestions for anything for the class would be greatly appreciated!
I'm super excited about this and I really hope some people sign up for it.
It stayed in my mind though and at some point during the summer I decided What the hell? and told her I'd do it. We arranged the day and time for the fall session and that I would prefer to do only adults (or teenagers) at this point and perhaps offer it to kids later.
And then I haven't heard anything more about it and I've seen her and talked to her a few times since. I had sort of assumed she hadn't taken me seriously and/or she forgot (she can be a little bit spacey). Lo and behold, the flyer for the fall session appears in my mailbox Thursday and there it is: Knitting! Guess I'm teaching lol!
I'm glad that even though I wasn't 100% sure it was going to happen, I started thinking of what sort of projects we could do and keep the supply requirements to a minimum and inexpensive. I've finalized my plan this morning.
I decided we'd start with a pair of sideways garter stitch fingerless mitts (essential a garter rectangle which is then seamed together) to teach CO, knit stitch and BO (and seaming!). Next we'll do a striped, ribbed scarf to teach purling and joining in a yarn. Third we'll do a hat knit flat to teach decreasing and to hone all those previously learned skills.
The class is 8 weeks long, so I'm wondering if I shouldn't come up with a 4th project too (I'm leaning toward yes, but at a bit of a loss). I'm thinking two weeks per project should be good. I figure the first class I'll be going over some basics about knitting, then teaching CO and knit. The next class we'll go over the BO and then let them start their second mitt. (I realize not everyone is like me and wants to knit 24/7!), so I reckon I'll go over some things (like dropped stitches, etc.) during the second week of that. Then the third week we'll start the scarf and again have two weeks devoted to that, mainly because I think it will take them that long to complete it. Then we'll do the hat, which again, can last two weeks.
So that leaves two weeks. The problem is twofold: I want to leave a little leeway in case they're not getting projects done as quickly as my timeline dictates AND I don't want to make them spend much more money (I'm going with one needle size and one type of yarn for all projects, but I think they'll need 5 skeins - I've chose Lion Brand Wool Ease, which is a favorite of mine for certain types of projects because of it's softness and affordability).
I'm thinking right now that if I have a fourth project in reserves, that would be fine. That way it would be available if needed and if not, I could give it to them to do on their own after the class is over. I'm just not sure what else to do (I was trying to come up with something that would teach increases, but I'm lamely drawing a blank). Any ideas or suggestions for anything for the class would be greatly appreciated!
I'm super excited about this and I really hope some people sign up for it.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
I've just cast on some basic, self-striping socks for my upcoming longest-car-ride-ever. My grandma passed away Saturday morning and we have to drive 750 miles to get there for the funeral.
I can't decide if it speaks poorly of me or well of the healing nature of knitting (one reason I love knitting so much is because it calms me. most of the time.) that one of my immediate thoughts upon learning we had to drive (stupid airline prices!) was "Crap! I'm not working on anything currently that is good travel knitting!" Hence, the socks. Then I remembered I have a drop-stitch shawl that I can bring too. Still, socks I can just shove in my purse too.
And this whole situation made me laugh because really? I'm not going to have a lot of knitting time. I'd like to think I could knit the entire journey in the car, but I know I'll have to pull out all the stops for The Toddler who is not going to be happy that he's strapped into a car seat for 12+ hours. But, god, I never want to run out of knitting when I go somewhere. I'm a light packer otherwise. :D
I can't decide if it speaks poorly of me or well of the healing nature of knitting (one reason I love knitting so much is because it calms me. most of the time.) that one of my immediate thoughts upon learning we had to drive (stupid airline prices!) was "Crap! I'm not working on anything currently that is good travel knitting!" Hence, the socks. Then I remembered I have a drop-stitch shawl that I can bring too. Still, socks I can just shove in my purse too.
And this whole situation made me laugh because really? I'm not going to have a lot of knitting time. I'd like to think I could knit the entire journey in the car, but I know I'll have to pull out all the stops for The Toddler who is not going to be happy that he's strapped into a car seat for 12+ hours. But, god, I never want to run out of knitting when I go somewhere. I'm a light packer otherwise. :D
Sunday, May 10, 2009
knittng i've been up to
I got two pairs of infant socks and one hat done for afghans for Afghans. The stuff had to be received by the 15th, so I wanted to ensure I got it mailed out in plenty of time (sent it Friday). I probably could've got one more pair of socks in there if I'd really cranked them out, but I'm happy I got to do what I did. I'll definitely be knitting for their organization again.
Meanwhile, all other projects are on hold while I do some knitting for some friends who could use some pick-me-ups! I completed one sock this morning and will cast on the second tonight for one friend. I'm trying to crank these projects out relatively quickly so they are timely! So I'm being pretty project-monogamous at the moment so I can get one done after another and get them to their recipients.
There will be another baby blanket to knit soon also! A close friend of mine just found out she's expecting again. And she's already almost halfway along! It was a very unexpected and unplanned pregnancy, so she was in a bit of denial. I'll find out soon what sex it will be then I'll have to buy some yarn for that (I do have some leftovers for both sexes from the last two blankets I did, which is handy). Her daughter won't be quite two when this baby comes (!!), so I am thinking of knitting her a stuffed toy, as well. I've wanted to do a stuffed toy for quite some time, but have never been able to justify the effort for my own kid lol. Plus, I've always thought it was thoughtful when folks give gifts to the elder siblings too, especially when they're so young. It's not fair that the new baby gets everything!
For Mother's Day, I received a Knit Picks gift certificate (whoo hoo! I can never get enough of those!). I think I've chosen what I want, so will place my order sometime this week, probably. I really want to try out their new City Tweed, so I've found a project that I think it will suit nicely. I considered holding on to it for a bit, but eh, why wait? ;) I also sold some more yarn on Etsy today, so am going to put that money toward some lace blocking wires. I have some serious lace knitting planned for the near future, so I'd like to have those on hand.
As soon as the little guy wakes up from his nap, we're off to my parents for mom's day dinner - takeout of our choice! A Happy Mom's Day to all the moms out there!
Meanwhile, all other projects are on hold while I do some knitting for some friends who could use some pick-me-ups! I completed one sock this morning and will cast on the second tonight for one friend. I'm trying to crank these projects out relatively quickly so they are timely! So I'm being pretty project-monogamous at the moment so I can get one done after another and get them to their recipients.
There will be another baby blanket to knit soon also! A close friend of mine just found out she's expecting again. And she's already almost halfway along! It was a very unexpected and unplanned pregnancy, so she was in a bit of denial. I'll find out soon what sex it will be then I'll have to buy some yarn for that (I do have some leftovers for both sexes from the last two blankets I did, which is handy). Her daughter won't be quite two when this baby comes (!!), so I am thinking of knitting her a stuffed toy, as well. I've wanted to do a stuffed toy for quite some time, but have never been able to justify the effort for my own kid lol. Plus, I've always thought it was thoughtful when folks give gifts to the elder siblings too, especially when they're so young. It's not fair that the new baby gets everything!
For Mother's Day, I received a Knit Picks gift certificate (whoo hoo! I can never get enough of those!). I think I've chosen what I want, so will place my order sometime this week, probably. I really want to try out their new City Tweed, so I've found a project that I think it will suit nicely. I considered holding on to it for a bit, but eh, why wait? ;) I also sold some more yarn on Etsy today, so am going to put that money toward some lace blocking wires. I have some serious lace knitting planned for the near future, so I'd like to have those on hand.
As soon as the little guy wakes up from his nap, we're off to my parents for mom's day dinner - takeout of our choice! A Happy Mom's Day to all the moms out there!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
the wonders of knitting
Knitting made me clean this weekend. Yes, you heard that right. I wanted to CO for my friend's afghan this weekend. The recommended needle size was way too small for the yarn I'm using (this was shocking because I usually have to go down several needle sizes to get gauge in a pattern).
So I went looking for my size 15 circular - nice and big and should've done the trick. It wasn't that long ago that I used it for a project, but the place where I keep it (do not ask me why I kept this one singular needle in a separate place from all my other needles) came up empty. I double checked to make sure I didn't have a rogue UFO using it and came up with a decided "no".
I peeked under the couch. And was horrified. Who KNEW so much stuff could accumulate under a couch?! Not to mention the mounds of dog fur and various food odds and ends, I uncovered old magazines, a couple of missing DPNs, a few darning needles, a CD case, a couple of Scoot's books and a few toys too! Alas, no size 15 circ.
It was so repulsive under the couch that I had to bust out the vacuum and suck up the funk. I checked under and in a few more pieces of furniture (including the couch cushion, almost as repulsive) until the cleaning end of this search got to me. Hey! Wasn't this supposed to be a knitting-related activity?
Never did find those needles though. William has a habit of stashing things, which usually turn up months later, so they'll turn up eventually. Yesterday, I went and bought a size 17 circular to do the job in the meantime.
So I went looking for my size 15 circular - nice and big and should've done the trick. It wasn't that long ago that I used it for a project, but the place where I keep it (do not ask me why I kept this one singular needle in a separate place from all my other needles) came up empty. I double checked to make sure I didn't have a rogue UFO using it and came up with a decided "no".
I peeked under the couch. And was horrified. Who KNEW so much stuff could accumulate under a couch?! Not to mention the mounds of dog fur and various food odds and ends, I uncovered old magazines, a couple of missing DPNs, a few darning needles, a CD case, a couple of Scoot's books and a few toys too! Alas, no size 15 circ.
It was so repulsive under the couch that I had to bust out the vacuum and suck up the funk. I checked under and in a few more pieces of furniture (including the couch cushion, almost as repulsive) until the cleaning end of this search got to me. Hey! Wasn't this supposed to be a knitting-related activity?
Never did find those needles though. William has a habit of stashing things, which usually turn up months later, so they'll turn up eventually. Yesterday, I went and bought a size 17 circular to do the job in the meantime.
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