The might Patriots have struck out.
No Patriots in the Super Bowl. That sucks!
Sigh.
Well, in that case: Go Bears!
I mean honestly - the Colts? In the Super Bowl? For the first time since 1970? You have to give credit to Manning for getting 'em this far but I'm going with "Da Bears" on this one.
I sewed these triangles together during the 4th quarter...I'll blame the excitement for any wonkiness you might see:
Both sides of the purse get blocked a bit before sewing up. Don't worry, the weird sides will definitely even out! Now I need to do the same to these babies:
And these? Just a bathmat waiting to happen:
Do you know what else I need to be making? Dishcloths. You see, my oldest is taking Cooking this semester and they've already learned all about germ transmission & how sponges in the kitchen are the enemy. The teacher recommends cotton dishcloths for their durability and nukability to kill germs.
Which, of course, I knew (and I sanitize my sponges, thank you very much) but with a 14 year old quite literally breathing down your neck (because he's taller than I am!) I think I'll knit up a few dishcloths to make him happy. Maybe I can get him to clean the kitchen with them! ha!
Hold good thoughts for me today. I was hoping for a snow day, but only the mountain schools are on a 2 hour delay. I have the classes from hell (yeah, again - only this time from a different teacher!) and I'm not looking forward to it. Ever since the first of the year, this teacher has been asking for me as a sub because she thinks I "can handle her classes."
Whenever a teacher says "handle" it's a code word for "survive in one piece."
I'd better get a prep period - I'll need it to recover! ha!
Oh - by the way: I'm really loving that Soy Stripes yarn. The colors are really gorgeous and the wool isn't bothering my hands too much. I know I could never wear anything I made from it next to my skin (I definitely feel the itch underneath!), but I find myself wanting to knit multi-directional scarves, just to see the colors play out! :::Grin:::
Happy Monday!
The bag is coming out wonderful! The SWS makes my hands itch a bit when I use it, but makes great bags!
We finally got snow-a dusting that froze over (LOL)
Posted by: Deneen | January 22, 2007 at 06:35 AM
LOVE the colors you chose for your bag. Can't wait to see it all finished.
Posted by: Becky | January 22, 2007 at 07:04 AM
I love how the purse is coming out! That yarn works so great in that pattern. :)
I can't wait to see the bathmat... it looks nifty in the magazine. :)
Posted by: Andrea | January 22, 2007 at 08:02 AM
Oh, and the other thing I like about cotton washcloths is you can put them in the laundry. I'll admit I'm the type that likes having a fresh washcloth for every time I do dishes. ;)
Posted by: Andrea | January 22, 2007 at 08:04 AM
Wow that was fast! It's beautiful. Good luck at school!
Posted by: jillian | January 22, 2007 at 08:05 AM
I love knitting with the SWS... I just wish it would come with fewer breaks. Maybe I got some bad skeins, but I had an insane amount, and it just really complicates things.
I have a friend making a Lady Eleanor from Scarf Style in the same colorway you're using of the SWS. I would never have picked that color out in the store, but it's gorgeous, and I'm pretty convinced I'm going to have to make one JUST LIKE IT (I'm such a lemming).
Posted by: Leisel | January 22, 2007 at 08:57 AM
Hmm, I guess I wasn't aware of the sponge issues. I think making some dishcloths for our household may have to have a higher priority now.
Posted by: Wanda | January 22, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Oops, I also meant to say that the SWS yarn is really nice to work with, although it does have some wool, so maybe not so much for you. It's very sheddy, so I don't like that part, but I loved working with it.
Posted by: Wanda | January 22, 2007 at 12:33 PM
I have my SWS earmarked for a multi-directional scarf - I think it'll be the perfect playground for the colors!
Posted by: Jenn | January 22, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Bron,
Bless you for all the ends you will be weaving in! As much as I like that bag, I stayed clear away :)
Posted by: Karen Carter | January 22, 2007 at 07:27 PM
I fell asleep at the half. I thought for sure that the Pats had it. the purse looks cute, I love the colors.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | January 22, 2007 at 07:33 PM
Those colours are really nice Bron. Can't wait to see the bag made up!
Posted by: Terri | January 22, 2007 at 09:59 PM
The bag is looking amazing!
Posted by: Ronikins | January 22, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Can not wait to see the finished purse!
And yup, Go Bears!!!!!
Posted by: Kimberly | January 23, 2007 at 01:14 AM
Thanks for the purse props everyone! I can tell it's going to be kinda heavy even without anything in it, but I'm really liking how the colors are playing out. :)
Posted by: Bron | January 23, 2007 at 06:22 AM