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koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-04 06:33 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-04 06:33 pmEntry tags:
Success!
Covid and flu vaccines done!
She did ask my underlying condition. Probably because it was a clinic instead of a pharmacy. Physical inactivity, clearly! I can't believe they put that as a condition. Isn't that 95% of the US?
She did ask my underlying condition. Probably because it was a clinic instead of a pharmacy. Physical inactivity, clearly! I can't believe they put that as a condition. Isn't that 95% of the US?
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-03 06:20 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-03 06:20 pmEntry tags:
*fingers crossed*
I have a loophole appointment for a covid shot tomorrow. Pharmacies can't give them, even with a prescription, but private clinics can, so I have a CVS Minute Clinic appointment. I half expect it to fall through.
I amazingly haven't had covid yet. I know I'll eventually get it, so boosters, please!
I amazingly haven't had covid yet. I know I'll eventually get it, so boosters, please!
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-02 09:25 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-02 09:25 pmEntry tags:
Tom update
Tom is currently without a cast and has a lot of freedom. His last cast was a little tight, so he bit it and needed it removed and had to spend a week in a kennel with a cone. But it's healing well, and now is just sleeping in it because Poppy and Sid are nuts at night. He's already a little more active than he should be, but he's a cat, so that's not surprising!
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-01 09:01 am
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-09-01 09:01 amEntry tags:
One inch
The sweater is one inch long, and still about 18 inches. This is good! The pattern has a 44 inch bust and claims it's for a 34-38 bust, but I don't think twelve inches (or twn or six, actually) of ease will look good, even though 20s styles are loose. Four inches seems like plenty of ease.
Of course, my hips are about 38 inches, so I'll go with the original 44 inches for the lace border. Or as close to it as the 12+2 repeat lets me. That's 24-36 stitches bigger than the bodice. I'm going to try decreasing evenly in a row above the lace. Just like the bodice, I want a seam allowance. I think that will be fine. If not, I'll just gather it. It's very lightweight, so that will work.
I've done a similar adjustment for bathing suits. Larger below the waist, smaller above. It'll give a slightly different look than the pattern, but I think it's what anyone knitting this in the 20s would've done.
Of course, my hips are about 38 inches, so I'll go with the original 44 inches for the lace border. Or as close to it as the 12+2 repeat lets me. That's 24-36 stitches bigger than the bodice. I'm going to try decreasing evenly in a row above the lace. Just like the bodice, I want a seam allowance. I think that will be fine. If not, I'll just gather it. It's very lightweight, so that will work.
I've done a similar adjustment for bathing suits. Larger below the waist, smaller above. It'll give a slightly different look than the pattern, but I think it's what anyone knitting this in the 20s would've done.
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-31 06:00 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-31 06:00 pmEntry tags:
Started...
I started the new 20s sweater. The pattern had you purl row one and start the lace pattern on row two. I knit three rows first to give a seam allowance.
I hope my gauge was right and 144 is the right number of stitches. If not, I'm used to starting over!
I hope my gauge was right and 144 is the right number of stitches. If not, I'm used to starting over!
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-30 06:24 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-30 06:24 pmEntry tags:
Footstool!
I decided I wanted a footstool today, so another trip to IKEA. My room is getting very comfortable!
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-29 07:55 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-29 07:55 pmEntry tags:
Eight?
I really like the weight of the lace weight on size 2 needles. I think it's 8 stitches an inch, so a little math is in order. Thankfully not much since it's just a t with no shaping. The pattern also uses inches, not rows, for the vertical measurements and has a diagram. It has a 42 inch bust and I want a 36 inch bust. It calls for 6 stitches an inch. Seven would've done it without math, except for a few more stitches on the sleeves.
So, just how many to cast on, how many to add for the sleeves, how many to bind off for the neck, and make sure to line up the lace pattern after casting on the sleeves.
I might make the repeat on the lace at the hems a little wider, which would be easy, just add two more stitches and one more row of yo/decrease. I don't want the Vs to be too narrow.
So, just how many to cast on, how many to add for the sleeves, how many to bind off for the neck, and make sure to line up the lace pattern after casting on the sleeves.
I might make the repeat on the lace at the hems a little wider, which would be easy, just add two more stitches and one more row of yo/decrease. I don't want the Vs to be too narrow.
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-28 08:29 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-28 08:29 pmEntry tags:
Hmm...
I rolled one hank of yarn into a ball. It took forever. I need to do a real swatch, but I think I'm looking at 8-9 stitches per inch. It's going to be a huge project. Ha! But I think it will be super light and pretty, so worth it!
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-27 08:40 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-27 08:40 pmEntry tags:
*yawn*
Open house=loooooooong day...
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-26 07:02 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-26 07:02 pmEntry tags:
So
Every time I get remotely interested in the Vista sweater, something comes up. Like work or another project. I was knitting at a decent rate...
Maybe I'll work on it tonight?
Maybe I'll work on it tonight?
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-24 08:23 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-24 08:23 pmEntry tags:
Boo
It's Sunday, that means work tomorrow. I want to keep getting stuff done at home. However, work is necessary to pay for doing stuff at home, so...
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-23 08:28 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-23 08:28 pmEntry tags:
More...
I went to IKEA today and built the chair and side table that I bought. I didn't plan to do both today.
It's to replace a small couch in my bedroom. The springs had become uncomfortable. I used it a lot, but I also used it for online teaching, so got in the habit of only using it for work. But now, a nice new setup!
It's to replace a small couch in my bedroom. The springs had become uncomfortable. I used it a lot, but I also used it for online teaching, so got in the habit of only using it for work. But now, a nice new setup!
Katherine's Journal (koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-22 08:49 pm
koshka_the_cat) wrote2025-08-22 08:49 pmEntry tags:
Ha!
I ordered a new floor lamp a few weeks ago. It cane in a very small box a week or so ago. Huh. You have to build it.
Anyway, I randomly wanted to build it after work today (maybe because my new bedspread came?) and it wasn't that hard and it's adorable.
Thankfully a regular LED lightbulb worked in it. It came with a remote control and programmable bulb that was super bright and white when I turned it on and getting the remote to talk to the bulb was more than I wanted to deal with.
https://midcenturymoderngal.com/products/tripod-floor-lamp-made-in-usa-26
ETA, here's mine.
Lamp pictures are hard! All that light coming from the inside...
Anyway, I randomly wanted to build it after work today (maybe because my new bedspread came?) and it wasn't that hard and it's adorable.
Thankfully a regular LED lightbulb worked in it. It came with a remote control and programmable bulb that was super bright and white when I turned it on and getting the remote to talk to the bulb was more than I wanted to deal with.
https://midcenturymoderngal.com/products/tripod-floor-lamp-made-in-usa-26
ETA, here's mine.
Lamp pictures are hard! All that light coming from the inside...