Can a CPA be a Knitter? Can a Knitter be a CPA?

Trying blogger

I'm going to try switching to blogger.  My posts have become infrequent (to say the least) and I don't think continuing to pay for this service will be worthwhile.

It may take a few days to get it up and running- but here's the link: http://cpaknit.blogspot.com/

Getting Ready

I spent yesterday getting things organized for the KR Retreat this weekend.  I went through my yarn stash and collected a shopping bag full of yarn for the swap table.  Can someone tell me why it is so hard to let go of yarn and yet, so easy to acquire it?  There were still a fair number or skeins I kept in my stash because some day I might need them.  And any yarn that could feasibly be used to knit a baby garment was put away for a rainy day.  (Side note to my daughters, "Ahem!")

I also prepared project bags, complete with needles and yarn, for the retreat classes.  It is very unusual for me to be packed several days ahead of time.  I am definitely a last minute packer.

I ended up with 2 shopping bags of trash.  Some of the trash consisted of small balls of yarns (less than 1 inch in diameter).  Why would I save these?  The other items tossed included many bags, plastic and paper, that I had saved.  Why, I don't know.

I've been going through a period of constantly losing items. Maybe I just have too much "stuff" in my life and it's time to pare down.

No Excuses

I am not going to make any excuses for not posting for almost two months.  But Stitches East is tomorrow and Tanya and I are driving to the Market.  So I have knitting and yarn on my mind.  What am I going to buy?  What do I need in the way of wool and needles?  That entails looking through my stash and taking an inventory of my knitting tools.

I also need to prepare for the Knitter's Review Retreat that starts Thursday, November 9.  I believe I need needles for one of the classes and I must go through my yarn and magazines for the stash table.

Mom's Sweater is Complete

I finished sewing Mom's sweater yesterday.  Then I noticed the back center of the collar and the back center of the sweater didn't match up.  I waited until this morning to rip out and resew the collar seam.  Last night I considered leaving it, knowing that no one would ever know but me, but the perfectionist in me won out (as usual).  Now I am happy that I fixed the seam as I know it would bother ME!

Here are pictures- Mom is a different size than me but I think the drape of the sweater is great and very slimming.

See, I Really Am Working On It!

I HAVE been working on my mother's sweater jacket.  Even have pictures to prove it.  And here's one of them......

I have one panel left to knit and then it will be ready to assemble and crochet the edges.  Mom will actually get the sweater before the cold winds blow.

(I just enlarged the picture to check it out and noticed that I took the picture with the back piece upside down.  Hope I remember to check this out before I sew the seams!)

Frog in the Pond

Following up on my theme this week.....

Double click to enlarge and look for the little guy on the lily pad to the left of the flower!

Picture of Lost Green Gable

Here's a picture of my Green Gables sweater, a few hours before it's demise.

Caution Green Gable Knitters!

I made a trip to the frog pond today!  My Green Gable sweater was way too big, even though my gauge was EXACTLY as indicated in the pattern.  I was knitting the size XL, which is written for a size 40 bust, I'm a 42.  If anyone has any interest in knitting this sweater, please be sure to check out The Green Gable Knitalong before starting the project.  Other knitters have had the same problems.

Water Hibiscus

Look what I found blooming in the pond today!

The first flower from a plant Claire gave to Chuck for Father's Day!  It must have realized that today was surgery day for Chuck - getting his knee repaired - and was trying to cheer him up.  (The surgery went well, uneventful, and Chuck is feeling OK.)  There are 2 more buds on the plant so it should be flowering for awhile.

I am hoping to take some pictures this weekend of my knitting.  The colors always seem to come out better in the daylight.

A Pisces Element

Your Element is Water

Your power colors: blue and aqua Your energy: deep Your season: winter Like the ocean, you evoke deep feelings and passion. You have an emotional, sensitive, and spiritual soul. A bit mysterious, you tend to be quiet when you are working out a problem. You need your alone time, so that you can think and dream.

                                                       What Element are You?