I really came to adore knitting this Lacy Baktus (Ravelry link here). And it's pretty obvious that I also adore the end product as I have worn it nonstop since it came off the needles. I think I'd better cast on something similar to mix it up a little. I recently stashed a skein of sock yarn in a cheery yellow that might be fun. But for now, I'll continue wearing this fella. He makes me happy...
...I am choosing to overlook how I miscalculated the center point of the skein, resulting in a fear of running out of yarn and the need to rush the final decreases (so rather than the graceful taper per the pattern, I got wonky ends). I probably wouldn't gift it this way, but it's fine for me...
Also, in other news, I finally cut my hair. It's the third time I've donated my hair to either the Locks of Love or Pantene's Beautiful Lengths program. This year, I donated 12 inches.
Whenever I make the appointment, I find that the stylist thinks I will need a "moment"--to do what exactly, I am unsure. Say goodbye to my hair? Really, I am unclear. But they always look at me rather shocked when I say something along the lines of, "listen, I've got 30 minutes before I'm needed back home. Cut it off, bag it, and let's go!"
I am, like most women, vain about certain things. But not my hair. I figure, it grows--it's fine long, it's fine shortish. I just don't do short short because I have funny-shaped ears (looking at you, dad). One of the nice parts about growing out my hair is that I just forget about it. I rarely even trim it because I don't blow dry it/style it very often. And yes, if you are wondering, I generally look awful when I'm running around with the kidlets with my hair pulled back in a mess. But at least it means only one fancy haircut every 2.5 years. Think of how much money I save!
I didn't get a good shot of the swoopy bangs (yes, bangs!) my stylist talked me into. And this self-portrait is rather out of focus...but it's the only shawlette-shot I took that has a bit of my head in it. Also, it was a good opportunity to try out some free photo actions I've recently discovered. I'm rather shocked at how much "help" you can give a photo with post-processing effects...I am new to photo shop elements, but I think I likey.
I thought my stylist did a good job of giving me a wash-n-go cut...he knows of my lazy ways. This is with a few minutes of blow drying but allowing it to mostly air dry on the fly. It sure beats the wet mop of a bun I've sported the past two winters.
Sandra