Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Working for Free

I started a new job last month. It's consulting, something I said I would never do again after leaving it for a full time job two years ago. I did it to have a more flexible schedule, so I would have time to devote to my projects, especially the one due in March. I make my own schedule, which is a blessing and a curse, because left to my own devices, I don't leave the house until very late. Distracted by my dog projects, and my current knitting crack, a shawl in Dzined sport weight. My job doesn't want to know my schedule, which I think is odd. I also don't have a pager after almost two months, also odd, but I don't mind that, really. It would be lovely if they forgot the pager thing entirely. But--my paycheck is late! I have not received my car allowance! Perhaps I have been let go, and they neglected to tell me.
And now, for knitting content--the Ruffles scarf from Scarf Style. The yarn is Cherry Tree Hill Silk and Merino dk, purchased at Montoya Fiber Studio. Cherry Tree Hill has been a favorite since I took a sock knitting class at Arcadia Knitting.
This color is Green Mountain Madness, another favorite. My first socks are in it, and a dog sweater for Penny, which Piccolo wears now. After Penny died, I didn't think I would have another pet wear her sweaters. But Piccolo is just the same size, and it's actually a nice remembrance of my Penny varmint.

1 comment:

dejamo said...

I love the yarn you're using for this scarf. It really lends itself well to the ruffle. I made it using sportweight alpaca. It's surprisingly warm for such a decorative scarf.