Even Rocket Scientists Have To Frog

...Er, at least aircraft propulsion engineers have to frog.... every once in a while.

This is my Spring Forward first sock.  I finished it, only to have the foot look more like a flipper than anything sock-ish.  I even wove the toe together & sewed in the ends.... and I let it sit for several months. 

Last week, in a fit of spring-cleaning-perhaps-I-don't-know, I reopened the toe and ripped back to where the gusset was finished at the base of the foot.  I printed out a fresh copy of the pattern, as mine was thoroughly worn, and now it is sitting on my coffee table, next to the Radiating Star blanket.

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In other news... work has been somewhat stressful lately, and I really need a vacation, but feel somewhat pressured that I can't take one till we deliver a full-blown product that the FAA will let companies buy. And it's pretty much looking like I won't get to see Daniel till he returrns for good in the fall... Sigh. 

On the upside? Last week, I rowed 2000 m in 9:36, and yesterday I got a backsquat PR of 60 kg x 5 reps! Woo!

Crotchfruit Knitting

Happy Spring!

Wow, why is everyone I know suddenly pregnant? Holy crap.  I'm not a huge fan of children, myself (I babysat once in my entire youth, and it was a horrible experience which I hope never to repeat), but hey, if people want the little critters, then more power to 'em!

While I don't exactly want to hold a child, I will knit for it willingly!

Behold, various knitting projects for Friends Bearing Crotchfruit!

Exhibit A: Radiating Star blanket.  I'm over halfway done, but because it's a round thing, every other round grows by many stitches.  Luckily, the pattern is pretty easy to memorize & knit in front of the TV.  I have 3 "Fullmetal Alchemist" DVD's to work my way through, thanks to Netflix.

Exhibit B: Strawberry hat.  This is for my friend who will be popping that kiddo out in the next week or so, with any luck.  A note about the pattern - I followed the "bobble" instructions given, and really if I knit this again, I would do at least two of the "k,p into the same stitch" moves to make the bobble more noticeable.

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The Moral?  Want something knit for your impending child, and aren't in a hurry? I can probably accomodate you. :)