Hat+Blanket+Sinus Explosion

Well, between the beginning of term and being knocked over by a cold and then flattened by a sinus infection, I haven’t had a lot of time to knit lately! I had a lovely, relaxing weekend off, so I have had a chance to do some in the last few days, and I’m hoping that I’ll be able to fit a bit more in this week and especially this weekend. I might try and start something special on Sunday, and of course Stash Dash starts on Friday, so I’ll have some things to bind off!

Thanks in part to the long staff meeting on Tuesday, I was able to finish off the first of the rainbow baby brioche hats. I could have done it all with the Felici, but I for some reason thought I had a lot less so I started it with the white. That just means I’ll have two mostly rainbow hats; I cast on the second one yesterday.

I got two more stripes done on my second chevron blanket! While I still love the pattern, boy am I ready to do it in something other than cotton… Interesting fact, that lilac yarn for the end is actually scented. I bought some several years ago and just haven’t got around to using it. I’m using the same colors as I did on the first one (since I found all the other yarn I treated a week ago!), but am using the purple to help stretch the blue. I think it won’t look too weird?

I’ve been working to get over a sinus infection this weekend; irrigating my nasal cavity with a small teapot has not been the highlight of my adult life, but seems to be effective treatment in addition to all the supplements and rest. Hopefully I’ll be over this in time to enjoy my birthday weekend despite being on duty. Plus, having a sinus infection sucks the energy out of you like you wouldn’t believe! I should have a lot more to show for myself next week after I finish the things I’ve been hoarding.

Parting shot: Part of my therapy this weekend was to spend some time out under the pine trees on the edge of the soccer field. This Piney Woods gal sometimes craves the music of wind through the pine boughs!