To Texas and back again in what seems the blink of an eye, has little Miss Cleo is lounging in her favorite spot back home as though we never left.
What a treat it was to have a chance to sit in the warm sunshine for close to a week. With the snowstorm that came in on Monday, I decided to extend my stay a little bit instead of driving 2 hours north from the airport in a heavy snow storm. I’ll take warm sunshine any day over driving in scary snowy weather!
Cleo had a good day in the ring on Saturday placing second in a very nice class, but on Sunday, she was a naughty little puppy, refusing to look at the judge no matter how the judge tried to capture her attention…haha! I guess we found that the little Miss has a stubborn streak when she chooses. You can only laugh when they do things like this…LOL!
I didn’t get as much knitting finished as I had thought I might, but I have been making progress on Oh!Canada. I love the rhythm in this pattern and I really am enjoying the yarn as well.
Another beautifully designed pattern by Anne, this pattern has a lot of texture in contrast to the lace, giving the stole a lot of squeezablity. I know that this is going to be my new favorite.
Even though I should be knitting on a single sock sister, I can justify knitting on this stole as I would like to have a finished sample of the yarn for the NETA SPA weekend that will be happening next month.
I haven’t forgotten about those single sisters however. I did start another sock and I was moving right along until I found a mistake that requires some RIPPing….
It’s amazing how quickly that squashed my enthusiasm, especially with the lovely stole sitting right next to the Bee socks, all ready to be worked on.
My goals for this week…(yes, I know it’s Friday and not Wednesday)…
….Finish the first side of the stole
….Turn the heel on the Bee Sock
Now, let’s see if I can get that done 🙂
The Woolen Rabbit 
Too bad Cleo didn’t want to cooperate, but maybe she’ll do better next time. At least you had a nice warm week, and Cleo is looking mighty pretty. Her fur looks like silk.
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It doesn’t matter how Cleo behaved, her cuteness makes up for any bad manners! I love how the shawl is coming, and the yarn is awesome! I missed you on here! Glad you’re back.
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sounds like you need a nice relaxing weekend!
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Miss Cleo is so beautiful. Sorry she was naughty. I really like the shawl and sock.
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Well, just chalk it off to the Diva in her coming out!! I have one like that, perfect angel at times then the Diva comes for a visit!!! Glad you had a bit of warmth. Going to be cold and snowy here tomorrow, 2nd time in a week! Glad you are back. Missed the updates.
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I’m sure little Cleo will get better and better. I’m glad you’re home but sorry about the cold weather!
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Welcome back! Glad it was a safe trip. All these shows contribute to her experience and maturity, just like figure skaters and competitive skiers.
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Your Cleo is such a cutie! And your stole is beautiful.
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Well, I am glad to hear you are at least thinking about socks. Finishing would be best, but you are taking steps.
All of these wonderfully cute dog photos have me thinking I need one. Then I remember that it is me thinking that and everybody else wants the puppy, I’d be the only mommy.
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Glad you are home safely! Looks like I’ll be missing SPA again this year – we have a family shindig we’ve got to do the previous weekend instead. 😦
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Welcome home! She’s a doll…just a doll and dolls like that can get away with many things;-)
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Didn’t you know she’s royalty? The judge has to look at her… not the other way around. lol. I’m jealous you got to go to Texas. Gorgeous lace, Kim!
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Aren’t puppies fun to show? You just never know what they’re going to do. LOL!
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Welcome back! Glad you had some nice weather and good job Cleo! Happy New Year!
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I just found your blog today, and thoroughly enjoyed the hours I spent “catching up!” Fiber, puppies, spinning, bunnies, more fiber, dogs, knitting, flowers, New Hampshire (DH is from NH originally), bees…what more could I ask for!?
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I totally understand what you mean about ripping back, and how it dampens one’s enthusiasm for a particular project. I recommend an early morning start with a strong cuppa tea…. and go for it (without too much thought)
That stole is going to be fabulous. Love the colors (and of course love Anne’s pattern)
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And she is looking so innocent 🙂
Your stole is going to be georgeous ! And so is the sock, just take a deep breath and start over again ! I had to rip my whole Tangled yoke cardigan( I was almost ready to start the yoke) because it was too big, but I cant bring myself to take a deep breath just yet 😉
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Even Texas is getting a little cold weather this week, though nothing like your area, I’m sure. The stole is gorgeous and so it the bee sock!
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Glad is was a nice time! Good job to Cleo and nice knitting to you!
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