Red Roundabout Sweater

The red sweater is finished and it looks good.  This is the small size so it does not fit me but is meant to show the pattern.  Someone will enjoy wearing it.  For now, I am just happy that it is finished so I can start a new project.  Shaunti loves playing with anything that moves and this includes yarn so it is a challenge to crochet and keep her entertained elsewhere.  All too soon these novelties will wear off so I am enjoying her puppy-hood while it lasts.  Her little paws make the house a home again and even the inconveniences are enjoyable.  Well, maybe not all of them....but she is getting better about letting us know when she needs to go outside.  Today I start on a diamond lace shawl using Deborah Norville's serenity yarn.  Can't wait to see the finished product.  The yarn is a #2 weight and calls for an F hook so it may take longer to complete.  Stay tuned.

CANDY APPLE RED IS DELICIOUS

The birthday sweater for R turned out even better than I expected. I made it especially for her after she said she wanted the gray one she saw on my web site. She wanted it to wear in the office because it is always so cold. I knew red was the color for her. V, a friend who also works in the same office arranged for lunch but didn't mention that I would be joining them. It was a secret so I could meet them and surprise R with the sweater. Of course, they told her not to bring a sweater because the restaurant would be warm enough.....they also knew that she would have a sweater to wear if she needed one. Of course, as soon as she opened the bag and took out the candy apple red sweater she put it on. It looked lovely on her. Red is definitely her color!!! And, I got to ride Metro again to D.C. We had a great lunch at Rose's Mexican Restaurant on 7th street across from Verizon Center. They have the best guacamole! It was a beautiful day and I even saw one of D.C.'s finest putting his horse into its trailer. One never knows what the day will bring....I just enjoyed being downtown and talking about the office again. Even though I've been retired almost a year, it is still interesting to hear what is going on. I'm just glad that I don't have to get up at 6 a.m. daily and trek downtown. Not sure how I managed to crochet and work at the same time but somehow I managed to do it. Now I get up about 10 a.m. and read the paper, and just do what I want to do. That's what retirement is all about I guess--just doing what you want to do. Life is good!!!