Ah, just when I'm feeling on top of the world, my body has different ideas. Having suffered occasionally, but yearly, chronic lumbar back strains and sprains and muscle spasms for the last 10 years, once again this week I was down for the count. And it all happened by simply getting up out of a chair. "Boing!" "Uh-oh." Good news is that my M.D. has me scheduled for an MRI and an appointment with a specialist to take a look-see. Hopefully they can help me to not have this problem anymore. Nuff of that.
On the knitting front, Charlotte's Web is fini, and I think it's beautiful. I went down to the courthouse and took all these lovely photos before it heats up too much today. Yesterday was a sweltering 95F. It's hard to get motivated to have a big pile of even cotton on your lap when it's like that.
Anyway, I really enjoyed knitting it. The knitting took on a rhythm of its own, with me mumbling the pattern like a mantra for each line over and over.
I did learn that if and when I knit another CW, I will bind off ever so loosely. I thought I was, but it needed a bit more slack in the blocking stage to stretch to the guideline measurements, but it's acceptable.
I also started my scarf for the Red Scarf Project. Now, I know what you're thinking, it's not red, but it doesn't have to be according to the Red Scarf Project website. I'm using Manos del Uruguay in the Stellar colorway, and I'm using the Vintage Velvet pattern out of Scarf Style. I love how the cables show on each side.
I started on the sleeves of the top-down cotton pullover, and if I put my mind to it, I could have it done this weekend. Not much to do, really, so I'll try and finish it up between ice water breaks and cold showers. Stay cool until next time...
Beautiful shawl and scarf. Sorry to hear about your back. Thinking of you. x
Posted by: Nora | September 03, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Wow, that turned out beautifully!
I hope your back gets better too!
Posted by: Emily | September 03, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Wouldn't protest if someone would wrapped me into your Charlotte's Web!!!! In matter of fact - would stay there forever!
Posted by: sandra | September 03, 2007 at 03:57 PM
I hope you find out what is going on with your back. Back problems are no fun!!
Charlotte looks beautiful and I love the scarf too!
Posted by: Cathy | September 04, 2007 at 10:51 AM
I was wondering why you hadn't been in to vote for your scarf :-)), I wish you luck with the M.D.'s
Posted by: knit and pearl | September 04, 2007 at 11:47 AM
So sorry to hear of your problems with your back - hope you get some answers!
I absolutely love your shawl - the colours are beautiful and the knitting is too - congratulations!
Posted by: Janet | September 04, 2007 at 01:32 PM
The CW did turn out beautifully! I hope to see progress pics of your cotton sweater soon, I am intrigued with all the hints you keep dropping!
Thanks for helping Julie with commenting on my blog too ;o)
Posted by: Chauntel | September 04, 2007 at 05:22 PM
Congrats on getting the CW done! I'm so glad that you decided to make it! It looks beautiful!
Posted by: AJ | September 07, 2007 at 04:48 PM