I took a much needed rest from pretty much everything except my day job. It’s not that I didn’t do anything at all, just that my migraines have been getting the better of me, and I needed to focus on doing the things I need to do to stay healthy. The past couple of days I’ve been feeling much better, and I’ve been very productive.
I also changed the design of the blog. This lovely new design is called “Notepad Chaos.” The theme was designed by Evan Eckard especially for Smashing Magazine and its readers. I’m not a graphic designer by a long shot, but I once had aspirations to be one and the eye candy at Smashing Magazine is really inspirational.
I’ve also done some knitting.
I ruined the socks I’ve been waiting all summer for and have put myself in “sock time-out.” I finished a felted knit clutch and matching hat for my friend Amy K., and knit a new winter stocking cap that needs a home. I also started a new winter “computer room hat” to go with the fingerless mitts and neckie I made last year. I’ll share more about those things during the week.
Since I’m in “sock time-out,” I’ve been taking the time to do a little swatching. I’m still trying to find the perfect cardigan (or two) to make for work, so I’ve swatched for a couple of patterns. It’s mostly stockinette stuff and no exciting lace or anything like that, but it has to be done just the same.