Cuteness and An FO

First up is the Cuteness. Emma and C.C. all sacked out for the night. We got this soft side snugle house for them a couple of years ago at wally world. They liked it so well that we went back to get a second one so they could each have their own. There were none left so they have to share the one. I really don't think they mind sharing though. These two get along great. When it gets really cold I put one of the kitty pies inside for extra warmth. But, thanks to global warming I haven't had to do that this winter.


In the Finished Object catagory the Swallow Tail is blocked and ready to show off. Even though this is a pretty simple lace pattern I had a heck of a time finishing it. The main problem was trying to watch too much tv while also trying to keep track of charts. I would knit a few rows and rip back a few rows. Knit a few more, rip back a few. I probably could have left a couple of the mistakes in and no one would have ever noticed. But, I would know they were there and it would drive me insane. Then there was the whole running out of yarn problem. I ended up having to order another skein and finally finished it. I learned a lot about lace construction while working on this project. I also discovered I enjoy knitting lace. A year ago I couldn't imagine that I would ever have any desire to knit lace. Now I find myself surfing the web for other lace projects to tackle. The next one will probably be a rectangular stole. Something very wispy and elegant.

Project Specs can be found here.

While I was walking around the pastures today looking for a good subject for the days picture C.C. jumped up onto one of the fence post. He and Emma love to perch up on the posts and survey their domain. Doesn't he look all soft and smooshy sitting there? Actually he is every bit as soft as he looks. In the evening when it's time for them to go into the garage for the night (we don't let them run outside at night because we have coyotes and dog packs the roam around our property) we let him and Emma come in through the house. They love this short time that they get to come in to the humans living quarters. C.C. will plop down on the nearest rug and roll over on his back for a tummy rub. He will lay there for as long as one of us will rub the old tum tum. He is one of the sweetest cats I have ever met but all petting has to be on his terms. He will let you know if he wants to be petted. If he doesn't give the okay, don't touch the fur.