Oh no! 

First, it wasn’t going to snow.

Then, it wasn’t going to stick.

Now, we have had whiteout conditions and 4 inches.  I cannot tell if it is still snowing because the wind is blowing so fiercly!

I do love snow – except when I have spring fever.

The silver lining?   We’re having pancakes for dinner!  Nothing says ‘your Dad’s going to be late and I love breakfast for dinner’ more than pancakes after 6 pm. 

What’s your favorite non-dinner dinner?

The other great thing about a snow storm is guilt free sitting all day and knitting!  My original plan for the day was to paint two doors.  It was in the 60’s yesterday and this seemed like a reasonable idea.  With today’s freezing temperatures, the paint never would have dried properly so that plan went out the window.  There has been progress made on my Pumpkin Patch Clapotis and I’ve been working on him! 

ps.  is there snowblower etiquette?  how late is too late to fire up that beast?

Theresa is hosting the cutest KAL  — it’s a Bunny -a- Long!  Go and see all the great pattern links — so cute they’re making my teeth ache!  I am going to start with this one!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Not really, things are pretty good around here. Better than pretty good – it really is the best of times.   

I just used that title since I am working on another Clapotis.  But this is as far as my cleverness extends.  The first line.  Sad but true – my intelligence extends as far the the first line – it’s a mile wide and an inch deep.  I cannot tell a lie and say these are the worst times – not only is it untrue, but I would jinx myself!  I cannot lie and say that I’ve even read the book – maybe I did, but maybe I didn’t – I can’t remember.  If I did, I am certain that I skimmed it.

Before I completely depress myself with further discussion of the great works of literature that have slipped through my brain like a seive, allow me to change course and speak of Clapotis.

I started this project while waiting for the plane at Kennedy airport.  I had heard that my Denise Needles would be acceptable to the security standards.  My sock projects were packed away in the luggage.  The airline’s website said that plastic or wooden needles were okay, but that the wood should be bamboo.  My dpns are birch and I didn’t want to chance having an arborist for a security agent. 

I am using the alpaca silk twist from Knitpicks.  This yarn is wonderful – so soft and easy to work with!  And of course, Knitpicks is the place to order – not only are their yarns cheaply priced, their cutomer service is superb!  As you may or may not remember, my first Clapotis used Berroco Suede.  I love the way it came out, but the suede was not easy to work with!  It is also only suited to shawl use – is much too bulky to be worn as a scarf.  Thus the next Clapotis.  My hope is that this one will be more versatile.

Did I mention how much I love my suede Clapotis?  That took it on vacation and used it as an evening wrap?  That it garnered many compliments?

have a peek at Maggie’s Sheepcakes – so cute!  And did anyone notice Harlot’s Woolpigs? scroll down to the bottom of March 3’s post.  Of course, I’m going to be needing a set of those.