Coming up for air. Blog air.
I’ve been sick. Again. I seemed fine for a spell at the end of September and then whammo. And, as always, complicated by fibro symptoms. Last week I realized I was losing the battle and needed a major break. I’ve been off since Friday, doing a little work from home today. Still not entirely well. But on the mend. I’ve lost over 5 pounds due to loss of appetite. I was thinking it’s been a bad cold, but now I’m wondering if it’s a mild flu. I had a fever one day, but not since. But I don’t think of colds causing queasiness and loss of appetite for extended periods. Hmmmm.
All of which is to say, I’ve had a lot of knitting time on my hands. I went a bit hat crazy, three in less than two weeks. Though one is a super secret knit, so no pics.
One for me, one for a gift – a Cabled Beret and a Porom.
Porom by Jared Flood; Grignasco Top Print, 2 skeins; US 6 & 8; no mods. This is for someone with a much larger head and roughly 14 times more hair than I. I am betting on this being a better fit on the intended, as it is too big and snoody on me.
Cabled Beret, from the first Debbie Bliss mag; Noro Silk Garden col. 269, 1.8 skeins; US 5 & 8; eliminated rows 19 through 34 to reduce it’s gargantuan pattern size, such that it will not eat my noggin. That’s never good. Love this natural colored hat, and it has that fit that doesn’t cause hat head. Yay!
With all this time, I’ve also read the The Time Traveler’s Wife, I couldn’t put it down. Audrey Niffenegger has recently released her second novel, called Her Fearful Symmetry. Looks interesting. I’ve gotten and perused this too:
This book is fantastic, incredibly information packed and easy to understand. Feeling like I have a start of a clue on the whole sewing business. I went thrifting (briefly, then I got tired and thirsty and went home, wha) for fabric today and found some goods.
I got that halter dress for the fabric and belatedly realized it could fit me, and it did! It will fit better when I gain some weight back. But it’s super comfy, and just needs a little mending at the end of the zipper. Great for the super-hot days. And when I don’t want to wear it, I’ll use the fabric. It’s lined with muslin too, all kinds of fabric goodness. The two pieces on the bottom I will cut up for sewing, mainly for practice. I wanted some fabric that I liked, but wouldn’t fear using until I get more comfortable. The right-side piece is a sheet, a little 70’s. $2.50 for both, can’t beat it!
I could see thrifting for fabric All The Time. It was fun, looking for that jewel to repurpose.
You’re not pregnant are you? Glad to hear you are feeling better and took some time to rest up.
Your hats are fabulous – they are great gifts!
I just had the flu too, add that to October flared fibro and I know just how you’re feeling.
Great hats! Thrifting fabric is a super idea.
Hope you feel a lot better soon!!
I’ve never really noticed it before, but you really look like the actress that played Donna on the West Wing. Did you ever seen it? Hope you feel better soon!
Sorry to hear you were sick. Glad to hear you were smart enough to get some rest. And you managed to be productive and rest at the same time — clever! Hats are a fun way to go for new knits that finish up quickly. I’ve just about finished one myself.
Love that halter dress, both as is, and for the fabric. And I really like the fabric on the lower left — very cheery.
Oh dear, I hope you feel better this week!
Sounds to me like you’re starting to amass a fabric stash. Yeah!
On another note, I wore my cowl to the crag last week and was really the most fashionable climber out there. Someone asked where I bought it. Hah! It’s priceless, girlie.
Feel better! I LOVE that cabled beret!!!
Sorry you’ve been sick. I hope you continue to feel better. Cool projects, as always. I just picked up the Time Traveler’s Wife at the grocery store yesterday. I haven’t read a novel in forever!
Hope you are feeling better! That stinks, but it’s awesome you got some quality knitting time in
The hats are great, and I can’t wait to see some of your sewing!
love, love love the hats. they are both beautiful, esp. the cabled one!
Ugh sorry you’re not well. I hope you recover soon. The hats are so cute! and the dress fabric is pretty.
Hello! It’s been about a month, since I’ve been on here, and I just finished the catch-up on your blog. As always, there’s a lot of great links and finished projects to see! I’m sorry to hear you’ve been a little out of sync. I hope you feel better!
Take care.