Last night while watching Idol, I worked on M's hat. Here's what it looked like yesterday morning.
Here's what it looks like this morning.
For a recap. Here's how it all started. M saw this hat. I found this pattern that diminishes the braids instead of stopping the braids for the decreases at the top of the hat. Whew. I wasn't sure I was ready for that math. But, that hat is a cloche and M wouldn't look good with an eyelet row. So, how to skip the part where the stitches double. ??? I ended up CO 136 on US 6, 2x rib for 8 rows. Then on the new version, I kit one round with 8's, one round with 9's, and one round with 10's before C4F. When I crossed the cables directly after the ribbing the fabric tightened up too much. I think this is going to work. If not, I'll finish this hat for myself, and knit a darker charcoal version for M.
I'll be working on this a lot, as I need to be praying for M and my WIP tend to focus my prayers for a person. M needs to find a new job. This came up all of a sudden about 2 weeks ago. And he's been at the last job for 8 years in May. It's a scary prospect. Especially since I know of so many out of work and searching right now. I know that he might not find something soon enough for there not to be a lapse in employment. We've also become comfortable with our lifestyle. While we're not wealthy in our own eyes, we are very comfortable, and given the perspective of the world's poverty rate...we're fortunate. Anyways, the owners of the company are selling their shares to 3 partners. One of the partners doesn't like M. Once the owners are gone, M's job is gone. Even at this point it's unstable. The thing is, this partner that doen't like M has questionable ethics. So once he's in charge, it's not likely that M would want to be there. I know that God is in control. I know that He uses our circumstances to strengthen our character. The thing is. I'm tired of my work-out.
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I suppose if character were fun, it wouldn't be quite as meaningful. But then, I don't much like the process either! I hope the situation resolves itself with the least amount of hassle!
The last few lines of your post spoke volumes. I hope M finds a job situation that suits him, I have good friends in WA going through a similar test. On happier note, I didn't know you were an Idol watcher! Let the fun begin. Your knitting, as always, looks great!
Oooh... I love the braided look. And the Clapotis will be wonderful in Dream in Color!
(((Hugs))) on the job situation. We've been there.
The hat looks great, and what a wonderful prayer project, as you weave your prayers into the cables.
great looking hat! i'm sure that the job situation will resolve itself, but i'll say a prayer for you anyways.
I hope M's job situation works out quickly and satisfactorily!
It's hard to rest in the comfort that God has it all taken care of, isn't it? I also find myself wondering, "If this is the training, what's coming up next?"
M, you, and your family are in my prayers. I'm sure that God will lead M to a job that is far more than you could ask for or imagine!
The chacter comment reminds me of the old comic Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin's dad was always saying how things build character, while Calvin scowled and made faces. I suppose if you can laugh about it in a few years it will have been a good experience. Anyway, best to M as he looks for a new job.
I finally started my hat a couple nights ago... after seeing a woman wearing one in the grocery. The cable rounds are so tedious, but it's a nice effect. I'll try to post some pictures soon!
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