At Loose Ends

It is just unbelievable how much the timeline of birthing a book resembles birthing a baby.  Everything is now ready for its arrival. The mailing materials are ready, the labels are written, space is cleared for the boxes of books.  And I feel the same way I did when I was past my due date with Deborah.  I have no more control over the situation now, than I did then.  It’s a waiting game.

So, I’m at loose ends.  Since I can’t do anything about the book, I’m being productive elsewhere.  I’ve cleaned the kitchen, done laundry, re-checked the mailing supplies, went running, packed for next week, worked on the new classes I’ll be teaching at Stitches Midwest…yep, I’ve been busy.

With all that accomplished, I decided to start a new knitting project.  I’m still working on Bolder Move, but am on the downhill slide with that one, and needed something more challenging, for my restless mood.  So, I went into my stash and pulled out yarn that I bought at a Stitches event – though I can’t remember which one.  I haven’t knit stripes for awhile, and this looks like a great garment to wear at work, or any time.

Besides knitting, and getting the pre-ordered books autographed and mailed, I’m planning to read, run, and rest.  That will be a lot easier to do once the books are actually here and I get them mailed off to their new homes!

Pattern is "Diagonal Ribbons", designed by Karen Bradley. Knitter's Magazine K112, page 34.  Yarn is LB Collection Stainless Steel, Color 123 Khaki, and LB Sock Ease, Color 201.

Pattern is “Diagonal Ribbons”, designed by Karen Bradley. Knitter’s Magazine K112, page 34. Yarn is LB Collection Stainless Steel, Color 123 Khaki, and LB Sock Ease, Color 201.

Sock Ease stripes are linen stitch, and the Stainless steel stripes are stockinette.

Sock Ease stripes are linen stitch, and the Stainless steel stripes are stockinette.

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