So, I went to New York City today. This makes my first trip in about six years. It's a pity that the weather was so dreary. Gray. Wet. Although luckily not snowing or frigid or pouring-down rain. Just . . . blah.
The three of us caught the 8:12 train this morning, and caught a taxi at Penn Station over to the Time Inc building. What nice people we met with! Friendly, chatty, senses of humor.
The meeting portion of the day actually finished a little early, and then the nine of us headed over to the 21 Club for lunch. Luckily, Restaurant Week made it more affordable, so we were able to go to this very nice, and very famous place. The cost was $24.07 for a three-course lunch--"The $24.07 price is to remind you that New York City is the city that never sleeps, and it’s always delicious: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." I'm still stuffed.
The other plus? Commuter knitting. I left the house this morning with a sock that was little more than a toe, and by the time I got home tonight, I had this. A sock with a heel. Well, an anklet, anyway. I started this at the toe with the Turkish cast-on, and I think I just found my new favorite sock toe. So much faster than a short-row toe with a provisional cast-on. And just beautiful to look at--smooth, even--and, did I mention, fast?
It's been a while since I knitted with Koigu, and oh, I'd forgotten how much I liked it. I know. I've heard. STR is supposed to be amazing, and I really do plan on trying it one of these days. But this yarn is so great, and oh! I love these colors so much. K407-110, called "Healing Bruises" over at the Personal Threads site. Purples and golds, with hints of blues and greens. It's just gorgeous.
And the best part? That didn't occur to me until I'd started making these socks? They are going to look just fabulous with my Olympics sweater. You know, once I can start working on it. Which reminds, me, I really need to get the color patterning nailed down. I've been playing with patterns on an Excel "graph paper," but have been dawdling.
One last picture for you . . . some fuzzy cheesecake, if you will.
The other night, Chappy left his oddly-long-legged pink mouse toy in a position that looks rather like the fuzzy little toy was posing for the squeak-toy version of Playboy. I swear, I didn't pose this toy. I couldn't resist taking its picture, though. Besides, Chappy told me he thought your dogs would enjoy looking at it, because he certainly did. (I know, I try to keep this a G-rated blog, but, well, we're talking dogs here....)
And now, I'm really tired--actually one of things about New York I dislike the most--it completely wipes me out--so . . . g'night!
Added: How nifty is this? Thanks Sandy!
Once again, I'm playing catch up with you! Has that many days gone by that I missed out on so much! I think you Jaywalkers look great. I too am a Koigu freak and hoarder. I love the healing bruises color...I think I have some of that in my stash. I am so in love with your copper sweater! That one is a beaut and looks great on you!
Maybe Chappy posed the toy that way on purpose! It is funny though!
Posted by: Shelley | January 31, 2006 at 10:08 PM
Chappy's a kinky guy! Elvis was looking over my shoulder to see what that sexy thing was. ;)
Posted by: Beth | January 31, 2006 at 10:58 PM
The sock looks great. Is there a spot online or a book you can recommend where I learn how to do that Turkish cast on? I've never tried toe up socks before.
Posted by: Carole | February 01, 2006 at 08:41 AM
Love the Koigu, too! Healing bruises, what a great name.
I'll show the stuffed toy to Ben and Bella this evening, but I fear that they will just want to grab it off the screen and kill it......my dear dachshunds.......LOL!
Posted by: christine | February 01, 2006 at 09:25 AM
Well, at least you (and your sock) had a good lunch! Sorry the weather sucked :o\
Posted by: JessaLu | February 01, 2006 at 09:32 AM
Why, Chappy, you rake! Who knew? Heh.
I still haven't tried the Turkish cast-on, but I keep hearing good things. Perhaps that will be my next sock.
Posted by: Snow | February 01, 2006 at 02:19 PM
The sock looks wonderful! Commuter knitting must be fab! I'm excited to see how your Olympic sweater progreses, it is going to be fab!
Posted by: Gracie | February 01, 2006 at 02:47 PM
Heh, Max isn't allowed to have plush toys. They don't live long in his presence. He kills them. :) Terriers....
Glad you were able to have a great meal in the Big Apple. The sock looks wonderfully comfy! I need to knit up some of my Koigu into socks!
Posted by: Liz | February 01, 2006 at 03:00 PM
That's a fabulous picture! Hmm, maybe Chappy's messing with you. :)
Posted by: Chris | February 02, 2006 at 01:09 PM