Hi-yo Silver! It’s just me the Lone Ranger, riding in from a long month of rounding up equations and graphs out here in the wild west. It’s tiresome work to corral all this math, but someone has to do it!
Unfortunately, when my head is buried in the books, I don’t have much blogging time. I’m working to remedy that, starting with a fresh new theme. My rationale is that I may be more inclined to post with a fresh new theme, but we’ll see how that goes. Not to mention the old theme was looking a bit like a red light district if you ask me ;)
It seems that while I was busy studying, Fall managed to sneak up behind me. Not to worry though, I simply called in some wooly reinforcements. Nothing like a clean batch of wooly socks and a sweater to make you long for changing leaves and chilly mornings.
Another sure sign of Fall here in Albuquerque is the arrival of the Balloon Fiesta (not to mention the slow driving tourists!). There’s really nothing like a balloon glow at night, especially when there’s an awesome sunset in the background.
It also seems that I’ve picked up a new yarn related habit, which is about the last thing I need these days! For some reason, I got a very strong urge to learn crochet so I could make a retro table runner for my coffee table. The biggest shock, and don’t faint on this one, is that I’m using acrylic…gasp! You all know that I’m a bit wool addiction, but I just couldn’t resist the petroleum based yarn for a retro 50’s knit. Or maybe I’m just an 80 year old grandma on the inside ;)
It did take quite a few tries to figure out the ripple stitch pattern, but I think I have the hang of the basics now. It also may be that for the first 5 tries, I was completely ignoring the directions. Once past my basic inability to read English, I was sailing along. I will admit, there’s something satisfying about a crochet hook that I really like. I’m already planning a gigantic retro blanket to go with my runner.
Maybe I should just give up sleep altogether?
Anyway, it’s back to the books for me, so forgive me if it ends up being another month until the next post. I will be defending my thesis in November though, so it won’t be too much longer before I can banish the books to the shelves permanently. I can’t wait.
Oh no…you’ve started to crochet? No more sleep for you!
I admit to being a yarn snob as well, but crochet uses so MUCH yarn that I mostly crochet with acrylics……Your table runner will turn out lovely, I think. Good for you. :o)
It’s not even about the price so much, Helen. It’s about the stitch definition too. There’s something about crochet + acrylic that = a crisp project. Dunno.
Good to hear from you, Adam! Keep hitting the books! It’ll all be worth it in the end. Our Alpaca Ranch is waiting!
If you’re defending in November, you can totally see the finish line from here. You’re almost done! Go, You! :)
Congratulations and good luck on your approaching defense!
I think all the crochet I’ve done has either been acrylic granny squares (I like the red heart yarn for that) or small cotton lacey things. So I totally understand the appeal of acrylics for crochet.
I miss fall in Albuquerque. We’ve got pretty colors here in the DC area, but no cool, crisp mornings (they’re all damp), no State Fair, no Balloon Fiesta, and saddest of all, no green chile. Enjoy your fall!
All the best for your studies! I’m still scared stiff waiting for the results of my exams.
Don’t stay away too long! Miss your testosterone infusion round these knitting parts!
wow. i’ll be out there in a week! hope i get to see you . . i’ve been feeling anxious about it the last few days but then i saw your photo of the sunset and all kinds of NM memories came flooding back to me, bringing good, good feelings again, yay! thank you adam . . .
oh yes, and the clean knits are really good too!
Tonto says “You crochet like wind!”
ha! excellent.
Glad to hear all is well! Good luck with the work!
crocheting with acrylic, eh? you could do worse. ;) honestly, i’m impressed - it looks great. can’t wait to see the outcome. your wardrobe look ready for the chilly days ahead.
Didn’t you know that sleep is over rated. I love Fall, though it was more like winter over the weekend here in Montana. It snowed Sunday and now we’re back to more Fall like temps….crazy weather! Your table runner is looking nice. Good luck on defending your thesis!
Good luck in all you do, whether in a sleepless or sleepy mode!
Hey,
Like the new look of your site…and the font size for the replies is much more to my liking! I can actually see what I am typing. ;) I’m glad you got all your warm wools washed…with all the rain we are having this morning it is the perfect day for a wool sweater. Hope you are getting lots done on your thesis…you are in the homestretch!
Praying for ya~Mom
I love fall but yes it did come a little to fast. I’ve always wanted to go for a balloon ride, it looks fun. Your table runner is looking good and it ok to be a 80 year old grandmother.
Hello, Granny. Bloglines just picked up your post today…I hope that sleep comes your way and soon. And the sight of all those woolens laid out, it’s a beautiful thing!
Crochet? No way! How cool is that?!?!?
The table runner is looking good. Can’t wait to see the FO.
Yes, Fall is certainly here. It’s 39 degrees here in Northern Indiana. And rainy too. Perfect Fall weather. Yuck!
Take care,
Mike
Wow, that’s a lot of socks! Impressive. Aaah, the ripple stitch. I did that for a baby blanket and was about to kill myself by the end.