Multi-tasking.
So. You know my pretty lightbox picture of my sweater? I'm really glad I posted it, because I realized after reading my comments that I was knitting the Minimalist Cardigan WRONG. oops. I guess I should read the pattern, eh? I read about it on blogs/Ravelry and I kept reading seed stitch, seed stitch ... so I just forged ahead with regular old seed stitch.
That is not right. It's a seed stitch pattern. D'oh. I emailed Veronique to thank her for her comment and I think she felt bad - but seriously, I'm glad! I love the way the cardi looks with the actual pattern as written, so I'm glad I realized it now instead of later.
So I r-r-r-ripped that sucker. And I read the pattern. and started again.
ahh. that's better.
This is my take-everywhere knitting, so it's slow going, but I love it.
I've also been knitting away on Emily's Mingus raffle socks. I've got two socks done to the heels, and I've turned the heel on Sock One. I love this pattern! I think they are going to be awesome, and I think I might have to knit a pair for myself. Like that'll ever happen. But a girl can dream.
Let's see. What else is new? I went to Mississippi last weekend to see Jacob's grandparents and his mom and celebrate Easter good times. Here's what I learned in Mississippi this weekend: if you go to the grandparents' church on Easter Sunday, you might have to sing a special. Don't try to avoid it. Just sing it.
Practicing for the special. I played the piano and sang low harmony, and my sister-in-law Alison sang lead. We're like a family band.
We also ate dinner at Catfish Country, which features an all you can eat buffet (with catfish), and lots of friendly people. One waitress was so friendly, in fact, that she and her family sang a spur-of-the-moment song for everyone in the restaurant. The video isn't that great, but listen to the audio...
I'll Fly Away from carrieoke on Vimeo.
Dude. They were rockin' awesome.
My stomach has almost recovered from all the Mississippi fried goodness. Now it's back to work, and school, and lots and lots of Flash programming. Soooo much Flashy flash, for both work and school. At least I'm getting better at it. There's also been lots of Ravelry, and lots of TV (who's watching American Idol? Carly is my favorite. and oh we started watching BSG. LOVE.) and quilting too.
I have actually quilted my first little quilt, and I'm trying to find the time to do the binding. I did it on my machine, used a walking foot and everything, like a fancy pants machine quilter. SO FUN. I can't wait to do the binding and have it finished and then start the whole process over again.
I've been taking lots of pictures, too, since I'm doing the 365 Days project on Flickr. Here's a recent one that is very representative of my week:
I need coffee. EVERY. MORNING.
It's been a long week, but tomorrow is Friday and I'm going to see Girl Talk and sew and knit this weekend! yayayayayayay. Now I'm off to lurk on the Rav forums...
Comments (23)
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Posted by ZelmaSWEENEY34 | May 28, 2010 7:51 PM
Hi Carrieoke, when are you going to post again? I truly dig your blog and I miss regular postings from you. Sorry, about your cardi, though. I too have had to frog almost an entire garment and start over (with much gnashing of teeth, mind you) Hurry back, you are missed!
Posted by Teresa | April 13, 2008 6:20 PM
Ohh, love GirlTalk! Awesome.
Posted by emily | April 3, 2008 2:24 PM
You're gonna love that sweater all the more for all the work you put in it to make it *just right* YAY! and YAY to coffee, elixir of life.
Posted by Lara | April 1, 2008 1:07 PM
That's some singing talent!
Love the texture and raspberry colour of the cardie!
Posted by Val | March 30, 2008 7:01 PM
I can't decide if I want to curse you or kiss you. I've made the EXACT SAME MISTAKE with the Minimalist Cardi. ARGH!! I guess better with just 12" of the back done than the back, both sleeves, and the right front. Off the frog pond. . . .
Posted by Nancy | March 30, 2008 2:13 AM
You are so cute! I love your glasses. And the impromptu song at the restaurant! How awesome was that?!
Posted by Jen (Friender) | March 29, 2008 8:45 PM
Coffee is definitely a necessity.
Posted by Nichole | March 29, 2008 2:44 PM
BSG. YES. SO GOOD.
Sorry, I got distracted by your mention of the Space Hotness.
ANYWAY...I love the color of that cardi. And quilting? You rule.
Posted by Sarah | March 28, 2008 7:41 PM
I am so jealous of your quilt. I am just a little ways into quilting my first one (that I started um, over a year ago) and then I broke my walking foot. I thought about ordering a new foot but really, I just need a new machine. So, I'm saving the pennies for it. Can't wait to see yours!
Glad you posted...I've missed ya lately! Any plans for festivals this year?
Posted by sarah b. | March 28, 2008 7:38 PM
You are not alone in suddenly having to sing at a church service. In my case it was the Christmas Eve service, and I sang with my sister.
Dang, I want some coffee now.
Posted by Chelsea | March 28, 2008 2:36 PM
Ooh, I want to see the quilt! I've been toying with the idea of quilting for quite a while now...
Posted by Stacey | March 28, 2008 1:35 PM
You bet your sweet bippy we're watching AI! I'm rooting for David Cook (my husband calls him baldy due to the combover) but mostly just praying that Kristy Lee goes home and SOON. The fact that she's outlasted Chikezie just...well.
ANYWAY! The Minimalist Card v.2 looks grand, and it sounds like a great mini-vacation to Mississippi. :) I'm totally intrigued by the idea of a catfish buffet.
Posted by elisa | March 28, 2008 1:15 PM
Sounds like a fun Easter! And I love, love, love BSG as well. Can't wait for season 4 to start in 1(!) week.
Posted by Sarah L. | March 28, 2008 12:51 PM
Sorry about the rip, rip, ripping of your cardi. That always sucks.
I'll Fly Away is one of my all-time favorite songs. Loved that audio!
Posted by Mindy | March 28, 2008 12:49 PM
quilting is in the air for us knitters. i just finished my first quilt, sure it is 12 by 14" but it is a quilt. i loved the binding part, it reminds me of knitting with its tiny invisible stitches to finish. can't wait to see yours.
Posted by mamie | March 28, 2008 12:21 PM
Your new seed stitch pattern looks great! That's at the top of my Ravelry queue (which I also spend a lot of time on).
We also did the Easter Sunday church in the South thing, but thankfully we didn't have to perform. Props on your special though!
Posted by michaela | March 28, 2008 12:08 PM
Damn, those Catfish people can sing!
Coffee is good.
Posted by Anne Marie | March 28, 2008 11:30 AM
My first comment on your blog! I live in South Mississippi at the moment, and OH THE FRIED GOODNESS! I live with tight jeans.
I love the look of the minimalist cardi, it will be worth the wait!! Congrats on your quilting project, I have yet to do any quilting but plan to learn one day. For now, I'm a newb knitter and that's plenty challenging enough!
Posted by Kel | March 28, 2008 10:55 AM
ah, yes, double seed stitch. that was all over my kyoto. it's a little thicker than regular seed stitch. kinda nice, no? anyway, can't wait to see your quilt!
Posted by gleek | March 28, 2008 10:24 AM
Congrats on conquering double seed stitch! (Or whatever it is called). And yes, I did feel bad about saying something negative on your blog :(
Ooh, quilting... I'm having a little quilting party this weekend, must be in the air :)
Posted by Veronique | March 28, 2008 9:29 AM
Makes me wish i wasn't of the tone deaf variety. I don't even sing Happy Birthday at parties...I just mouth the words.
Posted by scrapper | March 28, 2008 1:13 AM
Oooooh. Cardi is preeeeeetty!
You're quilting now? Look at you go, Miss Multicraftual!
Posted by Jen H | March 28, 2008 1:12 AM