Dawn Brocco's Life & Design Blog

Am working on uploading some designs onto Patternfish. And just began my 3rd pair of Lopi socks for CIC.

It's been awhile since I worked up a batch of CIC socks. I usually get into a groove and can't *stop* making them! That groove hasn't hit me yet. Probably because too many other things weigh upon my mind, but all this rain hasn't helped, either! But, I'm forging ahead best I can.

And today the sun has finally decided to show his face. How emotionally debilitating the rain can be. It saps motivation and happiness.

Am still waiting on the rad onc to begin scheduling my treatments. I'm eager to get this stuff over with already. I know the daily sessions will begin to wear on me by the 2nd week, as it is, without the waiting testing my patience further. I don't want the rest of the summer pissed away with treatments. Still want to get that week away, *before* autumn hits.

Am considering whether to knit the 2nd Fana pullover sample in the same Softspun yarn or do it in Peace Fleece. Different gauge, I know. Do I *really* want to do a pattern with 2 sets of sizes using 2 gauges?

But I like the idea of a Father's Grey and Antarctica White Fana with a Perestroika Pink accent. As a cardigan. With the pink and grey checked border running up the front and around the neck, ala kimono-style. A mix of Norway and Japan. Talk about mixing ethnic styles in one sweater! Sounds like a separate design to me.

BTW, the KAL installments will be listed in my sidebar.

It's a beautiful day out today, so what am I doing? Detailing the kitchen! But then I think I'll print out those 2 new patterns I've been working on and sit outside to proof and edit them. And see if there isn't more lettuce to pluck for lunch.