I finished my first knitting project of 2010. And I had every intention of sharing it here today but an unexpected eye doctor's appointment and a damp sweater had other plans.
I do not enjoy sewing up seams or weaving in ends. The above photo is of the double strength tea - and second half of that cookie that I was only going to eat one half of - that was necessary to get me through it. But I am the first to admit that desperate times call for desperate measures. The good news is that the sweater is all blocked and ready to be photographed.
Then, on a whim, I decided to do the 365 photo a day on Flickr. I didn't want to be five days behind so I cheated and put the only four photos I had in my camera (taken in the past two days) up on Flickr. I choose to start this year off right and forgive myself that they were not actually taken on their numbered days - but I will not let this happen again.
This is not the most interesting or informative of posts so to make it up to you I will leave you with three very good films watched while knitting my Francis sweater:
Southbounders - watch this little hiking gem. you will not be disappointed.
Last Chance HarveyEnjoy!
Oh my, that tea looks amazing. Is that two different types of chai with milk? I want to go upstairs and make that right now :)
Posted by: Heather | January 06, 2010 at 12:51 AM
I think you're off to a good start to 2010 -- one sweater completed and your flicker photos (what's four days out of 365?). I can see why you had to eat the whole cookie....It looks yummy. I am so DONE with Christmas cookies. Just give me a good, old-fashioned chocolate chip. Have a great day.
Posted by: Jodi | January 06, 2010 at 07:31 AM
I know your Francis is going to be spectacular! And I'm glad you're doing 365, too. It will be fun to watch the year go by--day by day.
I hear you about the weaving in ends. It's a chore sometimes, but you look like you were properly and deliciously fueled to complete the task!
Posted by: Meg Evans | January 06, 2010 at 08:41 AM
Don't feel bad about not liking to sew together your knitting. I have a nice little business sewing peoples knitting together and doing the finishing touches. I think I'm better at finishing than knitting. I'm glad to hear you're doing the 365 days. I had great fun last year.
Posted by: Beth | January 06, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Okay, yet another knit to add to my queue! I can't wait to see it.
Last year was my first 365. I missed some days. When I did, I just skipped that number and went on to the next one. It happens!
Posted by: beki | January 06, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Yeah for you! Only five days in and you've got a completed project and a new 365 wip! Can't wait to follow along with your life in photos and be inspired each and every day!
Posted by: kristyn | January 06, 2010 at 09:35 AM
What a great start to the new year with already completed projects.
Will be checking up on your 365! Have a happy one.
Posted by: lucy | January 06, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I love, love, love you tall tea cup!
Posted by: Christina | January 06, 2010 at 01:06 PM
*your* I mean. : )
Posted by: Christina | January 06, 2010 at 01:07 PM
i can not wait to see francis!! isn't it the best pattern?
Posted by: katie | January 06, 2010 at 01:08 PM
I'm excited to see your sweater! Thanks for some movie ideas, I'm always looking for more to add to my netflix list. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | January 06, 2010 at 06:24 PM
yay! I'm so glad you're going to be doing the 365 thing out on flickr! no sweat about the days....it's all what you want it to be. far as I know, there's no 365 police...or i'd have been busted for sure. I totally understand about changes in plans. I need about a dozen chocolate chip cookies....
Posted by: Lisa Q | January 07, 2010 at 04:03 PM