Originally started as That Little Scarf, I switched over to Gust when I realized that I need to save my focus for other things. Right now, my knitting needs to be a simple part of my life. I’m using 2-ply cashmere in Basil from Sarah’s Yarns. It’s pretty dreamy, and the pattern is a good one to work on when I want to knit with others. I’m almost done with the third repeat of the Shetland Triangle. The pattern calls for eight repeats, but I’ve got enough yarn to do more, so I’ve planned to knit at least ten. It’s weird, though. On one side, I keep ending up with an extra stitch. I count and review and am careful, and still the extra stitch. I’m not letting it hold me back, but I wish I could figure it out!
The college where I teach is on spring break this week, which is so wonderful. I’ve got a whole week to work on my dissertation revision. Yesterday I finished one of the stories, and by finished, I mean once I hear back from Dana on a few questions, I’m going to look for a home for it. I’ve got a total of 164 pages to revise, and I’d love to get through all of it, although I’m not going to beat myself up if I have to do more next week.
In between revising sessions I’ll be hanging out with my boyfriend Geoff (look closely at the picture; he and Gust were getting cozy) and grading papers.
The dogs are no longer respecting the electric fence at all. We suspect the entire thing may need to be replaced, which will have to wait until the snow melts. Yesterday Neal sighted an Irish setter behind our shed, and now we think maybe that’s been the lure for Ms. Maddie Mulligan to break containment. This means that in order to give my dogs the play time they’re used to, I have to literally stand and watch them and call them back to me if they even look in the direction of the shed. I may have to start an even more simple knitting project so I can keep myself busy as I play dog-guard.
I’m looking forward to seeing how much I can get done in one week. I’ll keep you posted, and of course, you can always check up on me via my Treadmill Journal.
