First day of Spring…or?

I feel silly after my last post commenting about the change in weather. It’s pouring down rain and I have the heater on. And it is supposed to be the vernal equinox. hah. I guess this is the “April” showers we need for flowers? Too bad it’s not April yet!

I’m enjoying the rainy Sunday knitting of course! I’ve finished the thumb on my first glove…moving on to the fingers! I’m also grateful for an ABC family Harry Potter marathon—did I mention I’m a nerd?? It makes for a very relaxing evening.

This past week has been intense—I’ve actually been teaching in my classroom! I LOVE it!!! But trust me, it is so much harder than it looks, even doing something as simple as reading a chapter to the class. You would be amazed as to how many other things you are doing and thinking at the same time. It’s a bit overwhelming, but my master teacher is really great and supportive. I am learning so much from her.

I realized that I didn’t mention this in my last post, but I wanted to comment on the tragedy in Japan. It is heartbreaking to think about. I have many friends that live there but thankfully they are all okay and so are their families.

Sigh No More

I have recently become obsessed with the band Mumford and Sons. There is just something about the haunting lyrics and “rock folk” (whatever that means) sound. I also don’t mind that they are inspired by literature like Shakespeare and Steinbeck (did I mention I was an English major?) Anyway, I’ve been listening to them non-stop for the past few days. <3

I also celebrated my birthday last weekend. It was a great day with family and friends (even my best friend was able to fly in from out of state!) She was actually here for family reasons, and not the good kind :( but if there can be a silver lining to the cloud then it is that we got to spend time together. I received some cash which hopefully means more yarn for me :) Not that I need anymore! A highlight gift for me was Seasons 1 & 2 (the first half) of Glee. Let the nerd points increase.

Anyway, I finished my gloves!! That was a proud moment for me. But even as I was celebrating my accomplishment, I was wanting to rip them apart and start over. They aren’t bad, but I just wanted to make them better, you know? My sister was happy to receive them (although she may have just been being nice).

with the mitten flap on:

mitten flap down:

Even though I’m not 100% satisfied with them (especially with the fingers), I think they look really good for my first attempt.

What’s on my hooks and needles?
Well, I broke my new years resolution and started a new project. Sigh. So hard not too! I’m making another pair of gloves, from the same book as the last ones, but they don’t have a mitten flap, just regular fingers. Here’s what I have so far, taken with my camera phone, so the quality’s not too great, but you get the idea.

The weather is finally warming up (I love summer) which means my current project probably won’t get used till next season, haha. But It also means I can spend time outside knitting which is my favorite :) especially with a glass of iced peach tea.

What’s your favorite environment to knit or crochet in?