C'mon, C'mon

Even feel like that? I just feel tons of energy and excitement about some projects I have going, and I sort of itch to work on them, all the time. Truth be told, I can't work on them all the time--I just want to. So this title sort of sums it up, and it's also in honor of my favorite show Rescue Me, which was on last night. It's the title of the theme song. I know, I know, lots of TV references for me, right? Well, that's when I get a lot of my knitting done, to be honest. (Yes, Heather, that's how I do it! LOL) The kids are in bed, I'm watching TV anyway, and I don't feel guilty because I'm getting something accomplished. Sort of a win/win, don't you think? I used to try nap time, but I gave up. Inevitably, if I sit down with knitting, the baby wakes up, no matter how long he's been asleep. What's with that?!


Anyhow, thanks so much for all the good advice and support, Qutecowgirl, Jen, and Heather. I did manage to pick up the stitches for the mitten, using a helpful link from A Kitten Knits. I worked on the thumb a bit, but was so tired I didn't dare to keep working--no focus. Last night, I finished it up. Wanna see?




I can't believe I DID it!!!

These photos are courtesy of my six-year-old, but they're not bad. As payment, I had to let her model them, too:

I am pleased, but I didn't love the way there are some holes around the thumb. I fixed one side when I weaved in the ends, but the other is still a little "gaping hole-esque". Hmmm. Maybe I'll weave in some pretend ends just to fill it in? What do you think? Here's a shot:

Once I got over the shock that I actually did this pattern, I realized I had to do another one. Now my brain is shouting, "C'mon, C'mon--cast on the next mitten!!!"

Here's where my excitement moves from the mittens to something else.



I've also been working on my first ever sock. Mostly, I take it with me when I pick up my daughter at school. They do this thing where you have to be in the lot before 3:10, and after that, they don't let cars in because of the kids. Now, the kids don't get out until 3:20, so there's some time to kill there. Plus, I'm there by 2:50, anyway. You know how it is, if I leave any later then I end up late, but if I leave then, I'm super-early. Go figure. After she gets out, we go over to the van, load all three kids in, and then sit and wait. Yup, that's right. No one can leave the lot until all the walkers are gone. It's nice because it's very safe for the kids, but I get impatient waiting for EVERY kid and parent to get out of there. So, no one drives an inch (they really freak out if you try--I saw it today) until at least 3:30. I would be annoyed, but there's so much sock work to be done! I will say that the kids get awfully impatient. Maybe I should teach them to knit socks? Everybody does their own? It's something to consider. :)


C'mon, C'mon--hurry up so I can get out of this parking lot!


Here's my progress on the sock:


C'mon, C'mon--keep working on it!! It's growing so fast!


Did I mention I'm waiting for a Knitpicks order? (You guys have created a crazy Knitpicks-ordering-fool, and you KNOW who you are.) It shipped today, and has the extra yarn I need for the Jester Hat (c'mon, c'mon--it's so cute!) and the Irish Hiking Scarf (c'mon, c'mon--I need it by Christmas!) so I'm anxious for its' arrival.


Now I've got to get going, to set the table (and stop a kiddo fight I hear escalating). My hubby is on his way home right now...


C'mon, C'mon--where's the PIZZA?!