A Whole Bunch of Nothing

There’s not too much to report on the crafting front. I did finish the sock I was knitting. (Gentleman’s Shooting Stockings with Fluted Pattern) As it turns out, my mother reported my grandfather’s shoe size to me incorrectly, so I ended up shortening the foot a bit so that the sock would fit me. I have yet to start the second sock, but that’s probably because I’ve been working feverishly on the Double Pineapple Doily. I’m past the first set of pineapples and about 3 rounds from starting the second set. I thought for sure this doily would be huge. I am, after all, using a bigger hook and bigger thread than called for in the pattern. Presently, it’s not big at all. I bet it’s fooling with my mind and will grow considerably towards the end.

Last Sunday I placed an order with Knit Picks. (I know, again?!) I wanted more sock yarn, bigger double pointed needles, and yarn for two fingering weight sweaters I’d like to attempt. While I’d like to start knitting one of the sweaters right away, I know I should finish my sock and start my grandfather’s pair. (His birthday is July 12th…I think.) And I’ve begun to think about Christmas knitting, though I’m not sure I want to go there. Last Christmas was pretty stressful with all of the deadlines. I think I might make some ornaments, perhaps some doilies, and possibly something bigger for my mother. (Can you say Trilobite Hat?) I’d like to start concentrating on “home items” a little more. I want to be able to decorate the instant I move, not months or years later. I’m slowly but surely filling my craft drawers with decorative objects.

Oh wait! I did have something to report! Tuesday morning I awoke to a strange sensation. Something was crawling on my legs. I got out of bed and inspected the sheets. Lo and behold, a freaking SILVERFISH was in the bed. Gross! I did a little research and discovered that they like to eat pretty much anything including all kinds of yarn. Thank goodness I moved all of my yarn into tubs a while ago. I bagged everything I own in a panic, and I can only hope that no damage has been done. I alerted the apartment complex, and supposedly they are sending out an exterminator tomorrow. Here’s to a successful extermination!