Monday monday

Na na, na na na na...

Sorry, had a Mamas & Papas moment there. After a busy weekend it was a busy Monday, but I did get some knitting done on the weekend and even a little bit today. Update:

1) the baby blanket. This is growing steadily, about 1 1/2 balls of the main colour done now with four more to go... yikes. This thing is going to be long and narrow, I think! We'll have to see how it goes. That's TV knitting now, so will be working on it this week a couple hours, at least.

2) Yumi's "fire" shawl. At that middle stage where each row gets longer and longer but the shawl doesn't actually seem to grow. However, the ball of yarn is shrinking bit by bit so I expect to have a "ta-da" moment sometime in the next couple of weeks. Computer knitting, a couple of rows a night (more on weekend!)

3) Peter's sweater. Well, the back came back from the New Year's party - yesterday. Will have to put it in rotation with the baby blanket, I think. I'd like to finish it for his birthday in March.

4) Socks for me! Yes, I realized I had nothing on the go for me, so cast on Saturday night for some funky socks. The colourway is "Tequila Sunrise" (dang, can't remember the dye-er right now - I'll post it later). Bright yellow, purple, pink. Perfect antidote for this grey blah weather. About 1 1/2" past the ribbing, going on 2 circs for portability and (minor) increase in speed. This is "waiting around" knitting, in my tote bag for before class, doctor's appointments, etc.

I think four WIPS is enough for the moment, I don't want to get overwhelmed again. Started back to class tonight and we have to read four Greek tragedies for next week. Guess I'll be using the recumbent bike at the gym this week! Had a great workout today, mixed it up with the rowing machine and some of the leg machines, and a good stretch session. Every little bit helps!