Dilemma's of the Best Kind
I am in a quandary......but it is a good quandary because it involves smooth knitpick needles and delicious yarns. The yarns above are yarns that were supposed to be something for Rhinebeck and if I am a very diligent and good girl, it could get finished.....
...and then there are these mitts that are oh so close to being on my hands and given the very sharp change in weather up here, I think that they would be nice to have on my trip to the NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck this weekend.
So............do I work like a demon on the first project which is a very fun one, or do I finish the mitts with very little stress..big needle project/little needle project....or could this girl become insane and try to crank out both? Stay tuned and you will find out on Monday...
Sad Flowers.........
I have had an exceptionally busy 2 weeks of work since the fair ended and as many of you probably can relate, I have barely been able to come up for air. Yikes...in those 2 weeks, summer has come to an end and Autumn has claimed her fame.
Somehow in the blink of an eye this happened. My beautiful dahlia's and sunflowers came to their sudden demise with the early morning frost today.
Sigh.............we were spoiled by all of the warm weather so much so that it was easy to forget that winter is just around the corner....not that I mind winter, but I was getting pretty comfortable with the extended late summer weather and the warm, windy yarn drying days.
So we move onto the next season.....and it truly is my favorite, even if I was enjoying those warm Indian Summer days.
This will probably be my last post until I come home from Rhinebeck, so I will leave you with another bee blog to enjoy while I am away.......this one is my favorite. Jordan has a unique writing style that reminds me of an old, lost friend I once had.... a true kindred spirit and a soul mate. I laughed my way thru his trials and how he deems himself a bad beekeeper. Go take a read from the bottom up......you won't be disappointed.
And finally.... The Autumn that happened in a blink of an eye here in the mountains.
lovely autumn. glad it has finally arrived for you too.
love the mitts - but then again, it's one of Anne's patterns (what's not to love!)
have fun with the Noro... it looks like a fabulous color
Posted by: Teyani | Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 12:40 AM
I love those Mitts!!!
Posted by: Cindy D | Friday, October 19, 2007 at 10:17 AM
You live in such a beautiful part of the country! Have fun on your trip!
Posted by: Beth | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 08:45 PM
I vote for being crazy and trying to do both. haha. But at least finish the mitts first since you're so close. One finished item is better than two mostly finished projects.
Posted by: Laura | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 02:03 PM
I didn't get my Tilted Duster done....good luck which ever you do... I also found that bee blog but hadn't read it yet..still reading the other one with "MR NEIL" I couldn't believe it was him! You just never know who is beekeeping... :-)
Posted by: Donna in Ma aka donnalee | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 12:14 PM
I'm positively drooling over the color of your mitts! How lovely they're going to be!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 10:25 AM
We had a good frost here at work two nights ago, pretty much killed everything. Still none at home though, the seacoast usually stays a few degrees warmer.
See you tomorrow! Can't wait!
Posted by: Cheryl | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 09:48 AM
One question that might help you decide: Will you ever knit the hat if you don't do it now for Rhinebeck?
Posted by: Wool Winder | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 09:34 AM
OK, just do what seems like the most fun and rewarding...can't wait to hear about your travels. Would love to go to Rhinebeck one of these days. Looking forward to traveling via your eyes. The nights have gotten cooler here but the days are still warm. Hopefully we may get some much needed rain today and tomorrow. Have a great trip!
Posted by: gina | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 09:26 AM
Have a great time! Don't stress...only get done what you can. :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 09:19 AM
I like the mitts and since you are getting chilly these days they would make you happy!
The pictures of the foilage are beautiful!
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Do what's fun, not what makes you nuts. Of course, making yourself nuts could be fun. At least for those of us watching. Hee!
Posted by: Chris | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 08:45 AM
I'd do both and not shoot for a FO, just some progress on the mitts.
Poor dahlias. We hardly knew ye. It will be great to see you at Rhinebeck!
Posted by: Laurie | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Waaaaa. Have fun grrls!
Posted by: margene | Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 07:54 AM
You can always finish the mitts on Friday night while sitting around. I made them, they go really quickly. Knit like the wind! And Carole!? Should I assume what I am assuming!?
Posted by: Teresa C | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 10:32 PM
Because I'm nuts, I'd try to do both! Can't wait to see what you do. Have fun at Rhinebeck!
Posted by: tiennie | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 09:58 PM
Don't stress -- see you soon!!
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 09:57 PM
Cara's right, it'll be too warm for the hat or the mitts so you are OFF the HOOK. :-)
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 09:57 PM
Both projects!!!! (easy for me to say... LOL)
Posted by: Beth | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 08:46 PM
It doesn't seem like it's going to be that cold this weekend - if that helps the decision any.
Can't wait to see you!!!
Posted by: Cara | Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 07:58 PM