Playing catch up

I work in administration, so I sit in front of a computer pretty much all day, and when I get home I usually can't be bothered - which is why I haven't updated recently! But I promise photos will be coming soon (I forgot my camera today...).

I didn't do any knitting at all last week, I just wasn't in the mood, but yesterday afternoon it all came back to me! I finished the second pair of those booties, they just need seaming - I knit one in just a few hours! Took a couple of goes to figure out the alterations i'd made to the first one to get them to match, since I made it so long ago, but I think they are about right. I've started a little beanie to match from the leftovers; I think i'll have enough.

In lieu of any further exciting news, I thought i'd point out some updates that i've caught up with this morning, in case you're interested:

• The fall Knits magazine is out - complete with these patterns from Connie Chang and Melissa. I think my subscription has run out now so I won't get this one, but that's ok - my queue is long enough as it is, no point in teasing myself! I can always order a back issue if I need to.

• There's some pretty sad stuff going on over at Yarn Harlot's blog - if you haven't caught up with it, its a very interesting read. As a Christian i'm embarrased about some of the comments that were made in particular, and I can't imagine what Stephanie is going through, it must be a huge personal blow. There is heaps of support for her on Twitter though, so if you tweet make sure to give her a shout out.

• Some amazing new FOs - Liz has made a new crochet market bag, Li has finished a little lace vest, Kris has come out with some new beach-themed dishcloths, and Susan has completed her lace and cable vest! All stunning projects, all inspiring me to get my A into G and get my hands busy!

Also, I've ordered a new book! Sadly I can't remember what its called, so I can't find it on Amazon, but its all about knitted embellishments. I thought it looked interesting - maybe I can brighten up the peach baby vest, or even Buttony when I get that finished...

Sorry for all the links, but I hope this keeps you busy and puts me back in the good books until I can get those photos up!

~Happy knitting!~