Mid-week

Somehow, I have lost the original format for the blog, but will sort it out later.

I like the look of the latest attempt at the Camel Spin Scarf.

The 3.75 mm straight needles and the tighter gauge make a big difference that is plainly visible here.

The yarn overs were catching on the joins on the circular needles, and the straight needles have less friction and solve the catching.

Todays walk was 5 km. The temperature was back to – 6 degrees, but it was sunny, and most important, the sidewalks were completely clear of ice and snow. I will add another few km to that after dinner when I go downtown for the monthly meeting of the Downtown Knit Collective. These meetings are always inspirational, and the talent of many of the knitters is awe inspiring. More on the meeting later.

The Celebration Begins

This morning I received my first birthday card from a friend in Florida. It was funny and appropriate for my upcoming 70th birthday and it put me in a good mood for the rest of the day. This year, with parties and dinners, I will be celebrating until the end of the month.  As Martha Stuart says, A good thing.” I am going to enjoy every minute.

This afternoon’s training distance was 5 km. It was very foggy, damp, and relatively warm, 25 degrees warmer than it was on Sunday. For the rest of the afternoon I worked on the Camel Spin scarf (pictures tomorrow).

Current reading: The Longest Climb: The Last Great Overland Quest by Dominic Faulkner.