Project Time

After a week or so of feeling bad about the termination of my contract, I decided it was a good time to get moving on some of my projects.

The City Limits sweater is in the final phases of the sleeves.  I am working them together to make sure I have similar sleeves.  Last thing I want at this point is to knit a sleeve and then run out of yarn on the second sleeve.  I should have this finished next week.

Years ago a friend and I bought loads of Knit Picks Palette with the intention of making a very color shawl.  The shawl was never cast on and the balls have been sitting in a bin for years.  After some thought, I decided to use the wool for an Astri afghan.  Arne and Carlos's pattern calls for DK weight.  Palette is fingering so I just adjusted my hook size accordingly.  The final product might be smaller than called for in the pattern, but it will still be colorful and lovely.

Another project I have in the works is making vanilla extract.  This could not be easier.  I bought bottles from IKEA, cheap vodka from the liquor store and Grade A vanilla beans from Amazon.  Following the instructions on a YouTube video, I split open the beans longitudinally and then cut them in half crosswise.  After putting a couple beans in each bottle, I filled with vodka.  Since I had extra beans and vodka, and we don't drink vodka, I tossed the remaining beans in the vodka bottle.  I'll be set for years with vanilla extract, even after gifting the pretty little bottles to my siblings and children.

Since I am not working, Ed has been giving me tasks to do.  (Funny how he seemed to avoid doing all of the tasks I asked him to do when I was working and he wasn't.)  He mentioned the other day that he hasn't had crepes to eat in a long time.  So the other morning I made a batch for our breakfast.  Honestly it was a nice treat.

Speaking of nice treat, Squeaks is happy that my daughter's cat has finally moved out.   Kristin and Nala moved out last weekend.  Actually Kristin moved out last weekend and she came back Tuesday evening to get Nala.  Squeaks is still suspicious that Nala is hiding somewhere.  I don't know how long a cat's memory lasts, at least when it isn't food related.  I'm guessing Nala's scent is still lingering in the house.