The way things are going in the country right now, we don't even need a weather report like this, but it's not far off the truth. You know, the kind of weather where you get out of the shower and towel off, only to find that you need to start over. Ugh.
The other day, The Tim said, "Fall will be coming, right?" - and that's when you know it's bad. He's not a fan of summer, but mostly suffers in silence.
I've been trying to decide what I can work on that won't make me want to pass out or throw up. For once, I'm in the mood to do some of the projects I have around the house that have been on my list for a while, but since we don't have great air-conditioning, it's not really worth even starting. And forget doing stuff outside - I've been forcing myself to go out for my morning walks, but other than that, I stay put inside because it's the kind of weather that actually makes me physically ill.
So there has been more reading than usual, as well as knitting. But I've also been really conscientious about balancing the checkbook (which if you know me, says how desperate I am), and organizing the linen closet. I think I'm wearing out the towels and sheets I've been fooling with them so much!
Anyway, I'm a bit uninspired with my knitting. I have the puppy project, which I showed you recently, that I'm enjoying. But I don't feel like working on that every day. I am on the body part of a Relax Tee, by Aimee Sher, and if I could make myself work on it regularly, it could be finished. But contrary to the name, I do not find the pattern relaxing.
I have been wanting to make this pattern, and even have yarn chosen. But regardless of the size needle I use, I keep ending up with too many stitches to the inch in the gauge, which I find suspicious, especially since no matter what size needle I try, I get the same numbers! - but there you go. There's a part of me that is tempted to start it anyway, and see how it goes. But I don't want to do that because even if I've done only 10 rows, it will be too disheartening to rip it out.
I guess I'll pull out some sock yarn and wind it because then at least I'll have a project that I can pick up and put down without causing problems.
Sometimes, it just seems like everything is too much work. For me, that almost always happens in the summer. And really, it's never too much work in reality. So I'm gonna look for a skein of "extra special" sock yarn to use, because that will inspire me.
What about you? Any exciting projects going? Let me know, I'm happy to live (knit?) vicariously!
8 comments:
Having worked outside for 37 years, The Mister can’t understand why I can’t deal with the heat. It’s a constant fight over the thermostat and the timing of our outings.
Dave's been whining about wanting winter since May... but as of right now, i'm kinda understanding where he's coming from! They say we'll have a little relief by Friday. i dont believe them
I am not a fan of this heat either but Steve wants the AC at 45 below zero so I have been going out to warm up a bit! I am knitting a cowl that is just enough of a challenge to keep my brain engaged!
That new pattern is so cute but I can see that you need to be pretty spot on with the gauge!
I think of you every day when my AC never stops... Is there a way we can start a Hate Summer LLC?
Y'know . . . I am (generally) a fan of summer, but even I have reached the point of "everything is too much work." I'm going to try to get outside as much as I can today because it's suddenly cool. But I think only for this one day . . . Good luck to you with your knitting doldrums. I often have a hard time getting gauge . . . no matter what needle I use . . .
I'm glad it is a little cooler here today as I have a protest to march in this evening. It's called Good Trouble Lives On. There will be events all over the country today for this. You can check online for those near you if you are interested.
I've been doing a lot of cross stitching to feel productive while I stay cool inside my home!
I’m sorry you’re struggling with the heat. I really love summer but I don’t like it over 95 unless I’m in a river or lake. I’m knitting my 2nd rockit tee by Tanis Lavalee and it’s going well. I don’t use the mohair though- I’m striping Tosh Merino Light instead. It’s really easy and the yarn makes it fun to knit. I hope it cools down for you soon!
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