Some Semblance of Organization

My birthday present from Doug gives me a way to organize my stash.  Which has been sadly lacking–the organization that is.  But now that’s it’s all put away, I realize I have a sad, pathetic stash.  I need more yarn. 

 

Sorry for the blurry picture.  But you get the idea.

You see that.  Mostly empty shelves.  And four completely bare cubbies.  Pathetic.  I am sad.

See the orange and green thing that shall not be named?  It’s on the frog and finish shelf.  Until I get more yarn and the yarn will go there instead.  And the stuff to be frogged will be thrown in a heap on the floor just like it was before the shelf arrived.

The finished French Market Bag is waiting for Christmas. 

My straight and DPNs are organized in this very pretty needle case.  The circulars, well, they’re still all over the place.  My organization is a work in progress.  But definitely better than before.

The shelves are from California Closets.  Easy to assemble AND, most importantly, they can be expanded.  You know, as the stash expands.

I still need a small table and chair in my corner where I can use the swift and umbrella.  And sit and sew seams and watch TV.

MMM (Midnight Malabrigo Mittens)

I started the mittens from Weekend Knitting (Super Mittens is the name, I think, in the book).  Like I mentioned in my last post, I started them about 1am while at work.  I haven’t been able to knit every night, but I did sneak in 4 rounds last night. 

It’s really hard to take a good picture of yourself modeling mittens.  I’m knitting these holding 2 strands of Malabrigo together and the mittens are knitting up really fast.

I love Malabrigo.  It’s so soft and the colors are gorgeous.  This colorway is Cinnabar.  I bought enough yarn for the mittens and a matching hat.  I think I want to keep them for myself instead of gift them.  Nope, can’t.  I making the mittens too big for my hands, but just right for the intended recipient.  I’m not starting them over just for me.  I may be selfish sometimes, but I’m never stupid.  Never.

Slaphappy Day

I found out just a bit ago that the special project at work is finished.  I think.  Since I’m tired and now my nights are my days, I’m slaphappy silly. 

I have the rest of today and tonight to get myself back to normal.  Ummm, okay.