Little Bunny Foo Foo

I finished the Little Bunny Foo Foo socks. Yay!

And the up close:

Little Bunny Foo Foo Socks

Yarn: Little Bunny Foo Foo, light weight, by Socks That Rock

Pattern: Baby Fern from "More Sensational Knitted Socks" by Charlene Schurch

Gauge: 7 sts=1" on US 2's

Mods: I used US 1 DPN's for the K1, P1 ribbing for a tighter fit.

I've already started another pair. For Shawn. In Koigu. Yum! I really need to get on the ball. Fall is only 6 months away, but I have a feeling if I continue to procrastinate then I won't have the Cabled Tunic done for another 18 months.

In other news: I took Scarlett to the shelter. I didn't want to, but it had to be done. I miss her. And that's all I have to say about that.

I can't say there's too much going on. Shawn has decided to go on the racing circuit with this r/c cars. In return for this Saturday night races, I will get one night of knitting a week. I'm looking forward to a few baby/child free hours of knitting. Some days I can't even get a stitch in edgewise at home.

Our room is painted. No pix right now though. I'm waiting on picking out the new bedset and some other decor. You'll just have to wait.

It May Not Be A Lot

I've been trying, very hard, to get things done. But it's really not happening. I'm making progress, but not much.

Starting with the Little Bunny Foo Foo Socks:

No, I didn't finish them. But I did finish one. And I couldn't wait to show you. I'm about 50% done with the second one. But again, one sock won't do anyone good unless you are a one legged person, which I am not.

I've also been working on the Cabled Tunic, but two or three rows really isn't working out too well. I'd have to do one 24 row repeat to see a noticable difference, you know? Cables are endless!

I made a gauge swatch out of the Lana Grossa Elastico yarn:

It's going to make a Diamond Sweater by Debbie Bliss for Scout. I've actually knit this sweater twice, (one in cream Debbie Bliss Wool/Cotton and another in some Sirdar Snuggly in a pale pink shade).

So that's it really. Not much to even blog about.

Other things to note in life:

I spoke with my therapist on Tuesday morning and we went over the DSM, (which is a book that psychiatrists/pyschologists/therapists use to follow the criteria, and diagnose, mental/behavioral disorders). Jem has 9 out of 9 under the ADD symptoms guidelines. He has 8 out of 9 under the ADHD symptoms. I've spoken with his therapist as well. We have a psychiatric evaluation on May 9th and then we can go from there. I know there is much controversy about diagnosing and medicating, but it seems it's our last option as this point. And I'm really hoping that it will help him.

We still have Scarlett, though I don't know for how long. We haven't found anyone who can take her, which makes things hard because I really don't want to take her to a shelter not knowing what will happen to her, you know?

I went the LYS, again, for the sale and bought two more skeins of cashmere. I'm thinking I, (might), try Eunny Jang's Anemoi Mittens. I'm not sure, mind you. But I might. They'd be awfully pretty in baby blue and white cashmere, don't you think?

Not much else to report really. I did finish Scout's letters for the bedroom, but I couldn't take a nice enough picture. Believe me when I say they look great! Jem says he wants his done too, so I will do his next week.

This weekend, you ask? Tomorrow, I'm going to have my nails done. (It's time for a fill.) I'm also going to catch up on my blog reading, since it's been about a week. I plan on making lasagna, (from scratch), and maybe something from The Cake Book. (If you are a baker or you just plain ♥ cake, get this book!) Sunday, I'm going to sand and paint Jem's dresser, (it's pink and white...he wants blue and white). Then Shawn and I are going to paint our bedroom.

Pictures to follow...

Little Lamb

About a week ago I ordered some more stitch markers from Jillian's Etsy. I got them in the mail the other day, aren't they cute?

I already had some light colored Siamese cats, but I wanted a set that looked like Dalton, (can you tell that I'm obsessed with my cat?). Anyway, now I have four Siamese kitties and they won't be lonely!

I've been working, relentlessly, on the Cabled Tunic. Last night I finished Row 19 of the twisted rib. Twisted rib feels like it takes four times longer than just a plain old K1, P1 ribbing. But it does give the edging a bit more of give, elasticity wise. And it's pretty. I can't complain.

I started my Little Bunny Foo Foo Socks, (I don't have a name for these, so I'm going with the colorway name):

It's, as you can see, a toe up sock. I'm using a pattern from the new Charlene Schurch book, "More Sensational Knitted Socks". But you'll have to wait and see which one! No sneak peeks this time!

Life around here has been kinda quiet. Yesterday, Scout had her four month check up. 14 lbs. 13 oz. and 25 1/4" long!!! I can't believe it. Her Dr. said she's a wonderful baby and I'm lucky to have such a mellow little girl! I agree.

It started raining around 6 a.m. this morning and though I don't tend to keep the windows/blinds open on a sunny day, they are today! I ♥ the rain! But since it's a little chilly I dressed Scout in her Little Lamb outfit, (it's the one I blogged about in August/September). She's still a bit too little to fill it out, but she's still cute.

Isn't she?