Wednesday, August 20, 2008

I'm not good with percentages

But this sweater has to be over 50% done. I even started sleeve number two without stopping for another snail mitten. The first one went quickly, so I'm sort of inspired.

But whatever will I do when the pumpkins are all harvested? See the powdery mildew? It's only a matter of time.


I know! Variegated sage?


No, rosemary.


Oh, here's the best idea. I'll use someone too small as a model.


I'm also all about the tubes lately, as I have a fun little project out of handspun on the needles, but I don't want to show that one until I'm all done, really. It should make a nice picture show.

And we bought three turkeys yesterday, destined for the holiday table, and I killed my first chicken today. It wasn't a lot of fun, but it was doable and I don't really want to talk too much about it.

I need a nap, though.
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7 comments:

  1. suzeeAugust 20, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    Jesus. Will you be taking on cattle, too?

    You are so heroic. Sometimes I can't believe you let wimps like me be your friend...but I'm glad you do.

    The sweater is lovely, as are all the models!

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  2. StefaneenerAugust 20, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    Oh, how droll you are.

    Not only am I not moving on to large mammals, I'm rethinking this whole "omnivore" approach. Eeesh.

    But I have to tell you, the broth I made today smells pretty nice.

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  3. knittypantsAugust 21, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Yeah, I think I'd need a nap, too. Your sweater is looking great.

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  4. allisonmariecatAugust 21, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    Oh, good, another entry for my "100 reasons I wouldn't cut it as a farm wife" list :)

    Love the orange, both in sweater and pumpkin form. And lovely model!

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  5. CharityAugust 22, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    Oh, I love the sweater progress! Maybe it's the time of year, but I'm so loving the orange!

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  6. amanda jAugust 23, 2008 at 1:13 AM

    You are a brave soul.

    I love the colour of your knitting. I must make something with orange; it's one of my favourites!

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  7. JanisAugust 26, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    We went to see Nubian goats today. No matter how much I begged Mr. Yarn would not give in. My neighbor and I are plotting for the chickens though. With the snow here the coop would have to be heated.

    I can NOT believe how big the kids are getting!!!!!

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