Took a few days but things are just about back to normal around here. Re-entry is always harsh after vacation but it took me a few extra days. It was really nice being in New Mexico where the population density is zero. Coming back to the crowds of San Francisco has made me cranky. It’s like I forgot how to suppress the urge to slap people while saying ‘get it together, idiot’. So, it was a rough weekend but, I’ve got it under control now. Getting back to the knitting routine was imperative!
I knit in public, on several buses and even managed a few FOs. The purple hat is just a basic beanie with a little garter ridge relief kind of design. Something for the gift box because invariably when a random birthday arrives, everyone’s favorite color is purple, yes?
I put the sleeves on my nephew’s first sweater. He’s due in July, so he doesn’t even need them. They were really just a few rows of formality. I washed it and got ready to block it. Definitely didn’t need all the blocking mats for this wee sweater. It’s so tiny! They call this size 0-3 months. If it fits him on day 1, I’ll be amazed!
My current WIP is the other dotted rays. Of the two, this one is definitely my favorite. I knew it wouldn’t languish, alone, in a corner, after vacation and it hasn’t. It’s been growing at a rapid pace since I got back.
So, with all that progress, it’s definitely time to cast on something new. Here’s my pile of vacation yarn…
The first thing I grabbed to wind was the Dream in Color. I got Jilly & Smooshy both with Cashmere. Obviously. With Cashmere is always the answer.
I wanted to cast on the Local Yarn Shawl from Local Yarn Store Day but I don’t think I’ve got the right colors. At least not right here. I’ve totally got the right colors somewhere…I just need to get the yarn out and spread it all around. Any excuse, right?
Any excuse!!
FogKnits 
Bringing out all the yarn sounds very imperative! Have fun with it
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Ahhh. That vacation yarn. Your tiny baby sweater is cute. Love the purple hat
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The ban sweater is adorable I love the short sleeves for summertime. I hear you about coming home but it’s my husband who needs straightening out. He forgets how to have manners when I’m gone. And that was too long to be gone that was my4th and last time I go to Paris for a month. In fact I’ve been7 or8 times and I’m totally over Paris. There are so many places to visit it’s a shame Togo back to the same one when you’re totally bored red with it. Got a lot of knitting done but I can do that at home and keep my husband from messing the place up. lol
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