This is a lovely free Ravelry pattern – 198 Yards of Heaven. I used some love Karaoke that was a gift from my two knitting buds — Beverly and Dawn.  I have two more balls that might become another one of these…because it’s perfect size to be scarf and just enough coverage to keep your shoulders warm — so versatile.

Coco really wants the ball… can I have the ball please?  Now it looks like a pet toy factory blew up here most days, but if Max has one ball… she must have it.  They are both little hoarders.  Happy Dogs on Thursday.

So last night I turned my head for one minute and the bunny must’ve popped out.  Coco spotted it and picked it up, which in turn caused it to do little bunny screaming.  Yes, bunnies can scream and I’ve heard it before when someone I know gently moved one out of her garden once.  Don’t worry – no bunny was harmed.

I went running out there cussing like a fool – the neighbors were out… and I’m sure well entertained.  Coco obviously was stunned and was just standing where she dropped her and was wagging her tail.  Both the little poodles wanted her to play.  Well I shooed them out and the bunny hopped away.  I checked on here – she’s very distinctive with the one white streak of fur down her forehead – and she is just fine.  No problems.  I saw her again today and she is still fine – no worries.

Anyway this picture was taken right after this bunny had an Oh Sh*t! moment.   Poor thing.

My friend Julie asked in the last post and they are about teacup size – as they could fit in a teacup.

I’d probably be done a little faster, but I’ve been browsing the web looking at an old-timey past-time.  Letter writing.  I miss getting actual mail.  Anyway I found this cool site – The Letter’s Writer’s Alliance.  I joined.  So now add letter writing to some of my favorite hobbies as well.

Oh and if your interested I also got my hair re-styled.  I kinda like this back for the summer.

Not the best picture, but you get the idea.  This is a highly addictive pattern.

Well my friend Cindy and I braved the snow to make our way to Mosaic Yarns for the Queen Anne’s Scarf crochet class.

This was my first time on the train to Chicago and we had a blast.  We we arrived we planned on eating at a nice Italian eatery, well unfortunately it was closed we ended up at another restaurant that was quite ok.  Nothing to write about for sure.

After lunch we headed back to the class to pick out our yarns.  Mosaic is not a large shop, but it has a very nice selection.  I really wanted a Debbie Bliss Cashmerino.  Not because I love Cashmerino, but I found the perfect color.  Unfortunately they didn’t have enough for both the scarf and hat I wanted to make to match.  So I ended up finding a close second with Ultra Alpaca.

The class was very nice and I got pretty far in my repeats.  By the time Sunday came, I was well on my way to being done and now it’s finished.

Our only snafu of the whole day was on the way home.  My DH drove us since it was terrible snow and on the way back he got lost finding the train station.   It was the first time we had both been there and if you been to the country you know how dark it is out here.  We found a diner to take refuge in and survived that experience.  DH felt terrible about that but what can you do.  I would definitely go again, but maybe request a day without the snow.

This will be my easy mindless project for awhile.

Finally finished the cable scarf.  Really this went quick.  I loved this pattern and how the scarf turned out.  I think the best thing is to slip the first stitch though as it gives a really nice finished edge.

]]> http://madamepurl.com/2008/12/29/monday-sky-and-the-cable-scarf/feed/ 0 http://madamepurl.com/2008/12/20/the-scarf/ http://madamepurl.com/2008/12/20/the-scarf/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:18:15 +0000 Madame Purl http://madamepurl.com/?p=1603 So I didn’t get all my presents done and off as expected… but that’s ok.  I sent the two hats and other goodies along and I’ll tell mom when she get’s it that the scarf is next.

So today I’m still not feeling too well, but things still need to get done.  DH agreed to drive me around today and the first stop was to get my hair done.  Poor guy had to wait at the salon for an hour.  It looks the same, but the back is a bit shorter so I can make it 4-weeks between cuts.  My hair grows like a weed in July.

We also headed back to Sam’s Club.  Remember the TV.  Well, they put it on sale.  DH asked for a price adjustment and would you believe it… they gave us our money back.  Whohoo…

So last night went well.  Needless to say the Spanx worked and nothing popped out and all was fine.