Many, many things.
Yikes, it's been a while since I've posted. It's been crazy busy at my office and at my house, and the pollen is OUT.OF.CONTROL around here. I'm loving the 80-degree weather but HATING the pollen. I come home every night with a headache. (I've tried Zyrtec and Claritin-D, so I'm thinking Allegra will be my next stop. I just don't want to be groggy or AWAKEAWAKEAWAKE. Gah.)
Anyways, I'll show you what else has been keeping me away from the blog:
1.Studying...
I'm taking a Java class.
It's a prerequisite for one of my grad programs. The applications to the graduate school are IN, I just have to complete my supplemental apps and get my recommendation letters. My statement of purpose is nearly complete. And now I'm getting nervous.
(And by the way, Java is so weird. It takes like a bazillion lines of code to write "Hello, world!" But I'm learning. Slowly.)
2. Recycling...
One of my very first "real" knits:
Chevron Rib Tank. Cute, but I just don't wear it.
And it points to my crotch.
That tank became:
Yarn for Green Gable.
I don't wear the tank, so why waste the Cotton Fleece? I want a Green Gable RIGHT NOW. Which leads me to:
3. KNITALONG!
Do you want to knit Green Gable with us? Well, YOU CAN! Join the Green Gable Knitalong by leaving me a comment to this post (make sure you leave me your email address.) You can also comment on the blog of my lovely co-hostess, Kelly of the Pajama Monologues! Knitalong blog found here. We're thinking that we'll start May 1, although we might move that up if we get too excited. hee.
So, git yer pattern and join the knitalong! Yee-haw!
That's all I've got right now. Sorry for the crappy pictures, but sometimes you have to resort to the cameraphone when the USB cable is at work. Ahem.
Comments (56)
I would really like to join this knitalong. My yarn is on it's way to me right now, so I would love to sign up and join the party!!
Posted by Areli | April 25, 2006 5:33 PM
count me in for the KAL! i just received my yarn and will be ready for casting on on may 1st!
Posted by gleek | April 17, 2006 3:43 PM
Sorry, Carrie....forgot to leave my url.
Posted by Tammy | April 17, 2006 12:22 PM
I've never done this before and I'm almost done with my Green Gable but wanted to be official. Figured if I joined a knit along before it was along I'd definitely finish it with everyone. Incidentally, I'm using Knit Picks shine and have tried it on - it's a fabulous pattern. Just need to finish my sleeves. Will post a photo to the KAL once I'm on board. Thanks.
Posted by Tammy | April 17, 2006 10:58 AM
Sign me up! I've been looking for an excuse to knit one.
Posted by Chrissy | April 16, 2006 10:45 PM
I'm in for the KAL. I have the pattern but am not convinced that the finished product will look good on me. That hasn't stopped me from knitting something before, though. I loved the chevron sweater--too bad it didn't work for you. Good of you to recycle, though.
Posted by Angela | April 16, 2006 3:44 PM
Please sign me up for the Green Gable KAL. It looks like a great pattern. I'm stalled now. Maybe this is what I need to kick start my knitting again!
Posted by Lisa | April 16, 2006 1:35 PM
I'd like to join the knitalong too! Sign me up please!
Thanks!
Posted by Lele | April 15, 2006 2:15 PM
Just wanted to swing in and say hello. I hate when I am gone for so long...I feel so out of the loop!
The "It points to my crotch" comment made me laugh out loud. Thanks...I needed that this morning!
Posted by Stacey | April 15, 2006 1:04 PM
I'd love to join the "Green Gables" KAL. Are you still taking members? I've been eyeing this pattern for a while - this'll give me incentive to acutally finish something!
Posted by Karin | April 15, 2006 12:18 PM
Programming is kinda fun!!! I haven't done anything in a while, but I wrote a couple snazzy apps in asp back in the day, and I don't remember ever being prouder of something I did for work. it was SO NEAT! You click on things and they DO stuff! All those skillz are all rusty now though. I should really make more of an effort to keep up on it. You never know when this radio gig is gonna give out.
Posted by Lara | April 14, 2006 1:02 PM
Oops, forgot to mention, I swear by a combination of homeopathic tinctures and nasal spray, which means absolutely no drowsiness or speedy gonzales. It's not effective for everyone. Depending on where you live in the country you may need different types - I use a hayfever nasal spray and Texas tree and weed mixes.
Posted by Sarah | April 14, 2006 12:48 PM
Okay, I shouldn't be, but I'm in for the knitalong. No real blog yet except for myspace, which I want to get away from. Moving to blogger soon. Kudos on grad school. Myself and another friend both head into it this fall - different parts of the country though - Texas and Virginia.
Tschuss, Sarah
Posted by Sarah | April 14, 2006 12:44 PM
I'm in for the green gable!
Posted by Greeley | April 14, 2006 12:33 PM
My DBF has horrible allergies and over-the-counter do the same thing to him. I persuaded him to try 'local honey', the pure kind. One tablespoon in the morning, and little to zero allergy issues without the medicine side effects!!
Posted by Heather | April 14, 2006 12:01 PM
I'm a stranger and a frequent lurker, but I had to tell you that Zyrtek is the only one that works for my spring allergies. It took me about a week to get over the groggies, just in case you have to try it again. And I take it right before bed, which helps.
Thanks for your fun blog!
Posted by Chris in MN | April 14, 2006 10:02 AM
I'd like to join the KAL. Just waiting for my yarn to arrive and can't wait to start.
Posted by Lizzy | April 14, 2006 2:31 AM
Sign me up! I've been dying to make this little number. I am working on another project with Cotton Fleece and I really like working with it. It has a nice drape.
Posted by Sharon | April 13, 2006 9:28 PM
I have been waiting for a KAL to do every since I became addicted to blog reading!!!! Sign me up, can't wait to start. Love the Green Gable :)
Posted by Whitney | April 13, 2006 8:33 PM
sign me up, baby!
Posted by brenda in toronto | April 13, 2006 7:29 PM
I want to knitalong! Thanks!
Posted by Gloriane | April 13, 2006 7:05 PM
I've never done a KAL before, but I would love to do this one. I bought that green gable pattern as soon as I saw it on the Knit n Tonic Blog. Can I do this even though I don't have a Knitting Blog?
Posted by Liz Flor | April 13, 2006 5:09 PM
Hello: I am in for the Green Gable KAL! As soon as I saw that pattern, I ordered it. Now, I just have to pick the yarn. If only I can put down the sock knitting.
Posted by Kim P | April 13, 2006 4:53 PM
I think your chevron looks nice, but the yarn will make a good green gable too.
Posted by biglug | April 13, 2006 4:39 PM
I'd love to KAL with y'all! I actually have plans to go pick out yarn for it on Tuesday with a (blogless) neighbor, who is going to be knitting it with me.
Posted by katie | April 13, 2006 2:51 PM
I would love to be in the Knitalong!
Posted by villain extraordinaire | April 13, 2006 2:47 PM
Count me in for the KAL as well.
Posted by Jen C. | April 13, 2006 2:45 PM
Good luck on the grad school apps! I just got word I was accepted into the one and only school I applied to. Yay! If I can do it, you've got nothing to worry about.
Cute tank! But I'm sure it'll be a better Green Gables (Pink/Purple Gables?).
Posted by HibiscuitsGirl | April 13, 2006 1:23 PM
I am in! May 1 is perfect as I need to finsih my sockpal sock still.
Posted by Skylar | April 13, 2006 12:02 PM
Hi Carrie! I made you some buttons for the Green Gables-along, since I saw that you were lacking. :-) Check yer email!
Posted by Eklectika | April 13, 2006 11:55 AM
I may not be able to start right away (I have another sweaterI MUST finishe first) but I want to join in! Fun times!
Posted by Carrie | April 13, 2006 11:14 AM
sinusy headache??? I SWEAR by Extra-strength exedrin (if you're really just going after the headache part) - it's the CAFFEINE that helps oh SOOoooo much! I "think" I'm already signed up for the green gable KAL from the other blog (I'm bad - I can't remember her name at the moment - it's a 50+ something-thang!)
Posted by robin | April 13, 2006 10:56 AM
I have the yarn, I have the pattern, it's on my May knit list - Perfect - sign me up:)
Posted by Alyssa | April 13, 2006 10:56 AM
What timing! I cast on for the Green Gable last night, and LOVE it. Sign me up!
Posted by SpaceCase | April 13, 2006 10:46 AM
Just say no to crotch pointing!
Since you mentioned Allegra, I will warn you that Allegra-D made me be awakeawakeawake. I think you're supposed to take it twice a day, and I can only take it in the morning or I will be awake for the rest of my life. Don't know about the regular Allegra though.
Woo for grad school!
Posted by Jenn | April 13, 2006 10:35 AM
I think I'm ready to stop lurking and join in one of these things.
Posted by Laura | April 13, 2006 10:08 AM
I just sent off my apps for grad school, too! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Posted by Kim | April 13, 2006 10:06 AM
Sign me up! I actually just posted on my blog about knitting the Chevron Tank because yours was so cute. Now that you make mention of the crotch thing, I'm not so sure anymore. I have the yarn for Green Gable. I've just been slow about ordering the darn pattern. Other than that, I'm ready to go!
Maybe I'll think of something else to knit with the yarn I just purchased for the Chevron Tank. Suggestions?
Posted by Kim | April 13, 2006 10:06 AM
Ooh, ooh, me! I just bought the pattern last week and was planning to start it as soon as I finish the corset pullover I'm almost done with. But I can wait until May 1! That'll give me time to pick out yarn for it...
Posted by J Strizzy | April 13, 2006 9:49 AM
Add me in for the Green Gable knitalong. I started a week ago, but I've not made much progress due to other factors. I need motivation.
Posted by Gina | April 13, 2006 9:48 AM
1. Yay for grad school!
2. I liked the Chevron tank...but I see what you mean about the crotch pointing thing.
3. I'll do the knit-along.
Posted by Anne Marie | April 13, 2006 9:39 AM
Sign me up! I've got yarn and the pattern so I'll be ready on May 1st :o)
Posted by Kim | April 13, 2006 9:13 AM
I am so IN! I just bought the pattern yesterday and one my way to Romni (big ass Toronto yarn store)to buy me some Cotton Fleece.
Woo Hoo. Get your needles ready ladies.
Posted by lisa | April 13, 2006 9:07 AM
Sign me up. I too have some recycled Cotton Fleece (VERY bright green) to use, and I just bought the pattern. When do you propose starting. By the way, I think the chevron top looked really cute (although I can see how the point might be a problem...).
Posted by Silvia M | April 13, 2006 8:57 AM
I want to join, too.
Posted by Bear Knits | April 13, 2006 6:17 AM
Damn you!!!! Dammmmmmmn yooooooooooooooouuuu! Knit-along. Harrumph. Maybe if I'm really good and get three things done I can join. Knitknitknitknitknit.
Posted by Jenny | April 13, 2006 4:24 AM
I've already started Green Gable, but I still want in on all of that KAL action. So sign me up!
Posted by Kara | April 13, 2006 2:28 AM
i made the chevron tank -- perhaps after seeing yours -- and frogged it too. it's an intriguing shape but certainly does point to the crotch. i used my frogged yarn to make a baby blanket.
Posted by carrie m | April 13, 2006 1:43 AM
I'd love to join the KAl too.I have nothing in the stash to knit it with though..yay! Yarn shopping.
Posted by Melanie | April 13, 2006 1:21 AM
Like Anita, I've started the sweater already (it's going to be my MSW sweater), but I want to KAL w/y'all! :)
Posted by Holly | April 13, 2006 12:29 AM
That whole knitting-in-the-direction-of-the-crotch business HAD to be started by a man.
Posted by Anita | April 12, 2006 10:59 PM
I already started this sweater, but would love to be included in the knitalong.
Posted by Anita | April 12, 2006 10:50 PM
I want to KAL too! I have already bought my yarn and will be ready when you are!
Posted by Liz K. | April 12, 2006 10:42 PM
Hello! I would love to sign up for the knitalong - just what I need to get me going on this pattern! thank you!
Posted by mari | April 12, 2006 10:31 PM
Hey, I remember when you knit that tank! Green Gable will be lovely in that colour. I love the pattern.
Posted by Maggie | April 12, 2006 9:37 PM
Sign me up for the Knitalong! I've been eyeing that pattern. It'll be my first non-scarf item so I'm excited :)
Posted by Kate | April 12, 2006 8:57 PM