Nothing Up My Sleeves

So, my hiatus got a little lengthy. Actually, I started knitting on a larger gauge item, for some instant gratification, and it was the therapy my hand needed. So over the last couple of weeks I’ve been working on the sleeves – the last remaining portable portion of my jacket.

Later I’ll pick up stitches around the cuff and create the double-knit border. Right now, I’ve got to go knit 16 rows on the body. A friend and I have self-imposed and otherwise deadlines to meet for our current projects. I want all but the borders knitted by the time I leave on my vacation. She wants to get knee-highs done. we’re both doing about an inch a day. She has the socks, I have the jacket. I should’ve knit 8 rows yesterday, but I finished a scarf for a friend and deconstructed a mystery stitch on a store-bought hat.

I’ve also written a pattern for a lace kerchief; once I’ve got pictures, I’ll post the pattern here and on Ravelry. That should be no later than this weekend.