Running

No way could I run with the youngest manlet yesterday, I was struck down by a horrible migraine all day.  *sigh*  However – we are definitely going to run today!!  I think we’re going to go for 4 today – I want to push it a little & push him a little, too.  :)  Might shoot for 2 with no walk breaks instead, though.  I think I’d rather do 4 with walk breaks, to be honest.  he he he

Knitting

I am SO excited!!  I have serious hopes of finishing up Draco this weekend.  A week is pretty much normal for me on a pair of socks – less if I spend time working on them every day, but I haven’t been able to do that with these.  I didn’t knit on them at all yesterday, the headache was just too bad to do much of anything.  Once I get them finished up, I’ll be getting the pictures done up just right and then will be sitting down & writing up the pattern.  I am SO excited because I absolutely LOVE how they are turning out.  As a bit of a hint – everyone has really liked them so far, but neither of the manlets would actually wear them, so they won’t be a good pick for socks for men.  Which I kind of already knew, of course, but I wanted these socks for ME anyway.  he he he

Miscellaneous

So the oldest manlet took on a wall Thursday night with his hand…  and the wall won.  Normally, I get on him about learning to better channel his temper.  However, circumstances being what they were?  I honestly cannot blame him…  by the time the night was over with, I wanted to punch a relatively immovable object myself (though mine was in the form of a woman that is probably 6 inches taller than me and easily 50+ pounds more than me, too).  So he & I had a visit to a lovely new ER – where we quickly discovered that the waiting time isn’t any better than the busiest ERs in the area.  We didn’t get to bed until 2am – which is what caused the migraine, of course.

Have a picnic at the park scheduled for tomorrow to hang with knitting friends – eat, gab & knit!  I am looking forward to that SO much!

Today’s Ravelry Search

Today I have challenged myself.  I wanted to highlight some really fantastic patterns that are all available to purchase via Ravelry.  Why would I do that?  Simple – I think we should support Ravelry however we can…  and buying patterns through their site accomplishes that objective rather well!  As does clicking ads, making a purchase & letting the seller know that you made your way via their Ravelry ad!  So I declare today the “Support Rav” day!  :D  Check these out…

OMG - brand new pattern - how can you resist?!?!

What an adorable sweater!! Only 2 GBP, too!

Kilt hose - nom, nom, nom! I just LOVE men in kilts.

How cute is that?! A fishie USB cozy!! :D

Wow - just wow!

I love this afghan - LOVE it! The color layout is wonderful.

OMG! Look! Peeps socks!! I can't stand 'em myself, but man, these would make an awesome addition to some Peeps lovers' baskets!

Oooh, stunning. Just stunning!

*blink* SOLD! You get 7 Fair Isle patterns with this - it is a collection of patterns for one VERY reasonable price! You must check it out!

This a wonderful, wonderful crocheted shawl. Beautiful!!

Whoa - another gorgeous collection! Maybe I should stop looking now... LOL!

Holy ova, batman! TOO adorable! Pattern includes instructions for all of these!

What an amazing sweater - truly, I love this one! Almost makes me wish I had a guy around to make one for. he he he

I love this - it is utterly demure from the front, too!

The first pattern that I ever bought on Ravelry was another one by Lily Go - her designs are stunning - and she designs both knit as well as crochet! DO go check out her stuff, you will not be sorry!!

Just because I cannot say enough how much I love her stuff, here’s a link to her patterns!  :D

Jaw dropping amazing. Seriously. Considering the work that went in to this design, the price is VERY reasonable, I think!

One last lovely shawl for you all. :)

I had a blast putting this post together!  Spent a little money, but that is exactly my intent here!  I hope that I’ve enabled some of you to go & spend a wee bit, too – show your support!!  :D

Happy Saturday, everyone!