Vortex

We had a nice weekend, how about you? Got to watch a couple of  Kings hockey games on TV (won 1, lost 1), H worked a Saturday and the kids attended a birthday party.

I also started a hat. It's called Vortex and it is completely different from any hats I've knit before. I jumped in feet first and followed the pattern even though I had no idea where it was taking me. I didn't know what was up  or down. By the next day, I began to see the potential and got to grafting the ends together.


I thought at first that the hat would be too big and it sorta is (for normal heads). So that means it fits Tyler and my head just fine. I just need to remember to go a needle size down to get a hat to fit the masses. Other than that, it is a very cool and unique looking hat. There is a pointy version and non-pointy version (which I did but it still looks like a nipple). ;) 

Tyler didn't feel well last night so he got to stay home with me. He says he feels fine but he must be tired of being the resident hat model.

I think I'm making more....

Super Mario

For Tyler's birthday I had ordered some Super Mario decals for his room and had planned on repainting. Tyler asked when I was going to put up the decals and I said first wanted to paint.

This morning, I realized that painting wouldn't be done for a while and since the decals are reusuable, I put them up.

I tried to make a nice setup like the game and with the available wall space, I think I did a good job. I'm sure Tyler will figure out new configurations and that's the fun of these.

Slow Hands

Rainy day today and while making split pea soup, Interpol's Slow Hands came on. So I did a search on youtube,  found a live video and here it is.

Turn a Square Hat

Usually I can knit this hat in a day but other projects sidetracked me for a while so I cranked it out today. I used some blue wool I bought at 50% off (score) along with some Noro (also on sale). :)


Add a simple hat recipe with some stripes and the result is a colorful hat. I will give this to Kat's dad Buddy to take on a monthlong cruise. :) He might need it in New Zealand and those brisk ocean breezes.

Happy cruising Buddy and Carol!!

Unloveable

I couldn't help myself...another song from The Smiths.

The Smiths

The Smiths turn 28. The Smiths and Morrissey got me thru college and well beyond. :) Sure he is the King of Mope but always tongue-in-cheek and somewhat optimistic. There is something about the voice.....


This song reminds me of Hector and I driving on the LA freeways in the wee hours in our wild and carefree days. :)
To die by your side, well the pleasure and privilige is mine.

Dramatic Changes

in our weather. One week ago, we experienced our hottest day ever recorded and today we are a cool 64 degrees with gray overcast skies.

I came down with a cold that started with a sore throat and traveled to my chest resulting in a nice cough. It's kind of weird that my symptoms are progressing faster than a normal cold so for that, I'm relieved.


I finished my Lace and Cable Socks. Started 8-17 and completed 10-3-10 in Alchemy Yarns of Transformation in fall colors. Perfect timing.


It's even predicted to rain the next couple of days so I'll be comfy cozy in my socks sitting next to the fire. :)