back in business . . . for now

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we seem to have stumbled upon a stable internet connection for the time being so i’m going to post real quick.
i’m not sure why it works today when yesterday we could not get online to save our lives; they haven’t been out to fix it yet that we know of.

one thing that came out of that experience is the realization that i am all at odds when i can’t get online for 48 hours straight. i mean, sure i can work (and i actually got lots done), but my work now relies heavily on staying in contact with people in far-flung places and i feel pretty isolated when i can’t touch base or discuss details with them.

while working on the pattern for the snow shawl and getting it out to the test knitters has been my priority over the last few days, i did manage to finish up gale

and get it blocked. it’s SO pretty; sooo sheer and light—it weighs in at a mere 4 ounces.
i was a little concerned about the size, as my unblocked finished width was only around 13 or 14 inches. but after a good soak, it grew admirably

i just love the slightly heavy line that forms where the decreases are; it really pops on the field of sheer stitches.
and i was able to block it out to around 19 inches wide with no trouble at all. in fact, it came in a little longer even than i thought it would. i unpinned it this morning and took some stationary shots

as soon as david is available we will do a photo shoot so you can see it in action. meanwhile i adjusted the pattern to set the lengths the way i want them, and as soon as i have the photo i want, i can upload it to the store (providing my roadrunner connection continues to cooperate). hopefully later this evening after classes.

i’ve also been working away late at night on the pavé socks, which i’m afraid i have become addicted to

this is a great shot of the true colors—it’s almost-black with all sorts of plums, greens, grays, and reds (i really must twist chris’s arm to dye up more of this kind of colorway; i don’t think i can live knowing there will be just one pair of socks like it). mmm; i can’t help stopping my work a little too often just to look at it. here’s a closeup of the heel

you could of course put in any heel you like (and i know you do!), but for the sake of the design i like this unobtrusive stockinette short-row heel.

i was supposed to leave tomorrow for the east coast where i was going to attend SPA, but i’ve had to cancel my plans to go to maine (boo-hoo). due to an unexpected change in an important deadline, i need to stick around here for a few more days to get part of a project out the door.

but i’m still going away on sunday to visit with my mom for a few days—it’s her BD next week and i’m looking forward to taking time off to go to my hometown and hang for a bit.
(and i always get SO much good knitting time when i’m there.)

39 thoughts on “back in business . . . for now

  1. anne: Gale is just beautiful. And please ask for more yarn in the colorway that you are using on the delightful socks! I am sad for you that you cannot get away to SPA but it is cool that you can still visit your mother. I cannot wait to order the pattern for Gale and get started.

  2. Oh – so sorry you can’t get to SPA, you must be very disappointed. At least you won’t miss out on the visit with your mother. Your Gale shots convinced me that it is the perfect pattern for the blue Posh yarn – hurry with that pattern!

  3. Wow Anne, Gale is totally awesome looking!!! I really love it. You are such a prolific knitter…. it just amazes me. And the pave socks are really coolio too!!!

  4. Gale is so lovely in that wonderful shade. It amazes me what you are able to pump out in such a short time … I swear you must be knitting 24/7!

  5. Beautiful Gale.

    Isn’t it amazing how we can’t survive without our computers. I wonder if it is the equivalent of the relationship of teenagers with their phones.

  6. It’s a shame that you have to miss SPA–your photos from last year made it look like a heck of a lot of fun. Regarding that connection: you might have a flakey modem or router or whatever. For two years, I struggled to reconnect my Earthlink Broadband service whenever the connection was lost even momentarily. After the fourth or fifth half-day technical support experience, I finally asked whether the modem might be at fault. They replaced it, and voila! problem solved.

  7. Oh.My.Goodness, Gale is stunning!

    I’m sorry you won’t be at SPA this weekend, but it is a good thing that you’ll still be able to be with your mother for her birthday.

  8. I liked the comment about our computers being like teenager’s phones. I also agree that you must be knitting 24/7…. or else you’re so fast that the needles are a blur. Lovely looking socks. I’ve finished my first sock and have cast on for its mate. I had no idea how cushiony and supportively hand knitted socks curve around a foot. I’m looking forward to wearing them.

  9. Sorry to hear you will be missing SPA. But it’s great that you will be able to see your mom and be with her on her special day. I too get so much knitting done when I go to my Dad’s. I guess it’s because I don’t have all the regular house stuff hanging over my head where there is always something that needs to be done.

  10. It’s so beautiful in a nearly-solid. I think I like this stitch pattern better this way than in the multicolored yarn. The texture really shines here!

    And I’m sorry we will both be missing SPA this year. I had hoped to enjoy it vicariously through you! 😉

  11. So lovely. It is wonderful to watch your designs in process. We have just been in the mountains for a few days. The spider webs in the early morning dew were exquisite in their shapes of barely there lace.

  12. Gale is just beautiful, but Pave is truly delicious. I adore the yarn! It’s so rich.

    I feel your pain when it comes to losing your ‘net connection for 48 hours. I go crazy without my lifeline to the world. Here’s hoping yours remains stable.

  13. Gale really moves, doesn’t it?! When you look at it, you feel as though it’s flowing, moving; it’s fantastic!

  14. Gale and the Pave socks are both gorgeous. Of course, I think it helps that I am rather fond of purple….. patterns soon? And I agree on getting Chris to make some more of that colorway…

  15. Gale is wonderful – what movement.

    Too bad your plans for SPA didn’t work out.

    Indeed, pester Chris to make more of that gorgeous colorway, lots more. The Pave socks are looking good – good combo of pattern and yarn.

  16. Gale turned out beautifully! But I’m so sorry to hear that you won’t be able to go to SPA; the timing of deadlines can be very difficult sometimes. But enjoy your visit with your mom (happy birthday, mom) 🙂

  17. I’m going to hurry and call Chris for some of that color too! It looks fabulous! Oh, Gale is pretty fantastic as well.

  18. Gale is gorgeous & I love it – both the color & the pattern. The sock looks great too – will it be difficult to knit it toe-up?

  19. You will be missed very much at Spa, but a girl has to do what a girl has to do, no?

    I LOVE Gale and those pave socks…..interesting for sure. I really like the pattern!

  20. Oh, that’s too bad you can’t go to SPA! At least, the deadline change won’t keep you from visiting your mom.
    Gale is lovely, I really like the waviness I see in the overall shot. As usual, I’m looking forward to the glamorous modeled shots!

  21. Oh! Gorgeousness! Can’t wait for the pattern to be up – hope your internet woes are over. And so sorry about your trip!

  22. Gotta get me a Gale. That is my kind of pattern. And I am a little scared of laceweight. I think Gale could help me get over that.

  23. oh my…twist Chris’ arm extra hard on that pave’ sock colorway! It’s just dee-lish!! I’ll take one or two also! I’ll email her too!

  24. I an so sorry about SPA – I know you were really looking forward to going. Have fun with your Mom.

    Ill pray to the snow gods to stay away, we may go see Kee next weekend.

  25. I understand the feeling about not having internet. When the connection is down, I remember 15,000 things that I want to do, or think of things that I want to look up, or try to find instructions for something I saw the other day, and then realize as I try to look it up, I can’t do what I want!

  26. Gale is gorgeous! I love that line of decreases. And I hope you manage to twist Chris’ arm enough for lots of us to get some of that yummy looking yarn! The sock is gorgeous. What are you doing wrap-wise on that short row heel? Do you double wrap and leave them or do you pick them up? If I were good enough I expect I could figure it out from the photo but I know I’m nowhere near that good. In fact I’m not even good enough to know why I want to know, I just do. I think because when I try to pick them up it looks yucky. So I’m trying to figure out the trick.

    Are there going to be Gale kits? (she asks all wide eyed innocent-like)

  27. I wuv it. I wuv every 4 ounce inch of it. Even if I am biased.

    I might even have to hide away 3 skeins for myself so I can knit it a la the original.

  28. I just downloaded the pattern for gale. It was very easy to download and I am eager to start on the knitting. The pictures were worth the wait! They are as beautiful as the original shawl.

  29. Love Gale! But I have to start the Bee Fields that I ordered this morning just for me. I’m selling the car and going by bike and motorcycle and the shawl will be under my leather jacket as an extra layer and of course the girly surprise when I take the jacket off! 🙂
    Love all the patterns but Gale will be next after the bee.

    Also beautiful pictures of you! Purple is a great color for you!

    Anne

  30. I am at the halfway mark on Gale, having caston Friday night. I love love love the yarn and the project! Thank you, Anne!

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