The weather has been absolutely perfect the last few days. Partially cloudy, mid 70's, basically perfect. The rain was much needed, but the sunshine is appreciated too. I particularly love watching the sunset after a plane or two has touched down at the airport. There are some really nice upsides to living under the landing path of a relatively small airport.
I've been knitting a lot this week. I couldn't find batteries for my camera, so I just haven't been blogging about it. Mostly I'm working on the border of Pegasus (for those of you awaiting Pegasus I got far enough to give my corrections to Sharon, so the pattern should be arriving soon!).
When Pegasus frustrates me or I don't have enough attention to knit on her (happens a lot actually, she needs my full attention) I am knitting swatches up of all the new Fall yarns.
I'm aiming for 8"x8", but I'm not being too picky about size since they're just swatches! These are turning out to be very fun to knit. Plus it means I get to knit with every new yarn. Very cool!
I have finished another since I took that picture this afternoon, & have another almost done and two more started!
In fact in addition to all that I've got my scarf for the red scarf project half finished.
And I decoupaged!
That's my new correctly sized topper for my ball winder station.
Robin also celebrated a birthday of sorts... He turned 9 months old! Isn't he a handsome lad?
Now I've been asked a few times how I get my puppy to sit still enough for a photo (plus get him to look in the direction I ask him to). The key is in the reward....
Does Robin want a carrot?
That looks like a mighty fine carrot...
Tisk, Tisk, Tisk... Robin Leave It!
Okay, take the carrot~
And faster than a speeding camera the carrot is gone. Robin loves his veggies!
See you in September
Comments (6)
My, oh my, you are a productive knitter! I wish I were half so! Your new winding station topper looks good too, great idea! And of course, your Robin looks like a real sweetie. :)
Posted by Rav Scarf Exchange Pal | September 1, 2007 12:09 AM
Posted on September 1, 2007 00:09
Robin is a very handsome pup, and it sure seems like he is doing great with his training. I love your swatch photo. What is the yarn in the upper right corner? The color is gorgeous.
Posted by hopalong682003 | September 2, 2007 3:20 PM
Posted on September 2, 2007 15:20
ah.... the reward photo trick, works like a charm! :)
So... where are the gnomes??
Posted by nichole | September 3, 2007 11:42 AM
Posted on September 3, 2007 11:42
Love that photo. Wouldn't that make some awesome yarn. Those colors are so rich. Great idea for those ball bands. I have quite a collection myself. Now...to find a surface...
Posted by Patricia | September 3, 2007 5:13 PM
Posted on September 3, 2007 17:13
Robin is adorable, particularly the imploring eyes in the second to last pic. Shelties must have some sort of genetic taste for fruits and veggies, since Smitty's favourite treat is a bit of banana. He'll also happily eat lettuce, and the odd grape.
That red tweed is a beaut too.
Posted by Protagitron | September 6, 2007 10:59 PM
Posted on September 6, 2007 22:59
Wow, what pretty yarn you're getting in! I love the top two on the right. It was fun to get to meet you! :) Can't wait til next weekend!!
Posted by Carolynn | September 7, 2007 9:09 PM
Posted on September 7, 2007 21:09