The day after...

A gray, cold, rainy morning here on the day after Christmas. Had a nice day with family, good food, well received gifts. I have hit a couple of after Christmas sales this AM but plan to visit my LYS later today. I think some Noro Kureyon, sock yarn and maybe some lace weight yarn will be on the list. I have dabbled in lace before - dish towels for stitch swatches, 1 scarf - but I would really love to knit a beautiful lace.....something. I think I am up for the challenge. My problem (well one of them!) in the past has been that lace is hard for me to pick up and put down. I lose my place, it's still hard for me to count the yarn overs, increases, decreases, etc...and heaven forbid that I should ever drop a stitch! My only solution at that point is rip it out and start over. Maybe I can find a pattern for something manageable that is beautiful and poses a challenge without being too difficult. Off to do a check of my needles and stash so I don't wind up with more than I need....but, isn't that the purpose of a stash after all?! :)

Back to work blues...

I have spent this week soaking up the last few days of my summer. As an administrator, school starts back for me- did it really end this year?-next week. Don't get me wrong - I love, LOVE my job. I can't imagine doing anything else but I certainly have enjoyed the more leisurely pace of the last 10 days. No "June, July, and August" vacation for educators any more!

Mindless reading, time at the pool, a little back to school shopping and knitting. My latest discovery is the beauty of Noro Kureyon yarn - I am working on the Lizard Ridge afghan. The colorways are just yummy - no one but a knitter would understand! I've dabbled with some small lace projects but am about to dive into my first big one. As I looked through my new copy of A Gathering of Lace, I couldn't help but be inspired. I am going to tackle the Beginner's Triangle shawl. I am going to work with Classic Elite "Miracle" in a rich, rust/coppery color. Maybe I can stick with it and have it completed by the time cool weather arrives. Glad I live in Georgia where it's warm 'til Halloween! :)

And away we go....

Welcome to my blog. I have lived on the edge of the blogging community for a while and decided to jump in. I look forward to having a place to collect my thoughts, reflect occasionally - maybe there will be a witty remark or two along the way!