Thursday, March 05, 2009

when your elbows are throbbing, it's time to put down the knitting needles

For someone without a job, you'd think I'd have a ton of time to post. Especially when I have spent entire stretches from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. sitting at the computer without even realizing I'd forgotten to eat lunch. But for some reason, I can't seem to find much to say that can't be summed up by what I've already said in this post. Which would get old pretty quickly.

Aside from looking for a new gig, I have been logging in some serious hours in front of the television--escaping into the drama of fictional people really takes the edge off of my real-life issues. And you know I can't watch tv unless I'm doing something else at the same time. Like knitting. Here are a few of my latest projects, which took SO much longer to complete than I had anticipated:


"Spiderweb" crochet afghan

"February Lady Sweater" for my mom's birthday (shh, don't tell her)


Baby booties on the fly for an impromptu shower that unfortunately didn't happen.


I'm also doing a few other projects that are either a) not completely finished yet b) going to be received by someone who reads this blog c) already given away without my having taken a picture.

I think I need to take a break because my arms really have been hurting lately. So perhaps there will be more posts up here soon. Stay tuned!

13 comments:

  1. You are amazing! Those are so beautiful! I'm seriously impressed. How long have you been at this knitting thing?

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  2. I LOVE that sweater! Absolutely beautiful. I prefer black, though (hint hint).

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  3. So you want to trade in your knitters elbow for some good old fashioned carpul tunnel syndrome? Best of luck to you.

    How many words did I misspell in this comment?

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  4. Awesome! I want to learn to knit. It's on my To Do List for when I finish this stinkin' PhD thing.

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  5. Holy cow, those look great! You're so crafty! Let's do an exchange!

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  6. I love that baby blanket! I need to get back into knitting. It's so fun.

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  7. glad to see you are busy but good ;)
    did i ever tell i have always wanted to learn to knit? maybe you can offer me some classes! :)

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  8. Wow. Um. Wow. I crochet -- remind me to never ever show you anything I've made when you guys visit ;) (Sara)

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  9. Wow! So talented! I can't even sew on a button. Those booties are adorable, I'll take a pair in size 8.5 please.

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  10. I would like to place an order for a pair of the booties and matching sweater and hat. Where can I order more cadiz originals?

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  11. Teej: thanks! i learned from my grandmother when i was a kid, but have picked it back up in the last couple of years. like riding a bike!

    Anonymous: if i only knew who you were...

    Jon: as long as i can keep rotating the ailments, i may live to age 50. and i think just the one word.

    Sarah: you totally should! it's easy once you get the hang of it.

    naechstehaltestelle: definitely! i left you a comment, but email me at cadiztwelve@gmail.com.

    marty: i find it to be therapeutic and can't watch tv without it now.

    cool cat: i can absolutely teach you how to do it; let me know when you're free!

    datura: don't be silly. i'd love to see the stuff you've made!

    supacoo: you know, i'll bet they could be made to adult size...

    jennifer: email me anytime!

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  12. dude, you really should set up an etsy site and sell this stuff...

    I might buy the booties if you're not using them for nim's baby (shhh don't tell her) ;)

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  13. So, so, so very cute. Those things would sell, y'know. In baby stores. Well, okay, after the recession's done [by the end of this year, bet you!]

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