Multi-tasking
Wow! I made a lot of progress on the cardigan today. I started with only about 6 inches done on the left side panel and now it is finished! It's all about multi-tasking. Yes, I knit all day today while I was at work. You are probably wondering how I managed to get away with this without being fired. Well, I currently work in a museum. Through a series of events involving staffing changes and grants ending and new ones beginning I found myself working as the head digitizer for a scanning project of a collection of priceless negatives. The negative collection is fascinating, but scanning, sadly, is not. In fact, after doing it every day for 7 months, I have to conclude that it is horrendously boring. I have often thought as I set the scanner to do a batch scan and then waited 10+ minutes for it to finish, how much knitting I could accomplish in the down time. I have been hestitant to do this, however, because I was worried about what others might think. While I would know that I was still being productive, others might not. So what brought about this change of heart -- this cavalier attitude towards the opinions of my co-workers? Well, I am leaving the museum at the end of the month and I seriously doubt I can be fired at this point (not to mention that I am an excellent, if reluctant, scanner). Also, my boss is away on vacation. Anyway, out came my knitting needles and time just flew by for me today as I scanned. I would like to point out (in the unlikely event that my boss is reading this) that I still managed to scan 48 images today (my all time record is 50).
Since my cardigan is nearing completion, I have begun to consider buttons. Grumperina recommended that I go to Windsor Button in Boston, which I am planning to do in the near future. What color buttons would work with this cardigan though? My first thought was that wooden buttons would look nice. But I also could do a reddish color to match or complement the yarn color. Or maybe silver or gold colored buttons would be nice as well. Any comments or suggestions??
posted by Jennifer @ 10:20 PM
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4 Comments:
Windsor Buttons is a cute shop - with an expanding yarn selection, iirc. Wood buttons would look great, but be sure you know the care requirements - some must be detached before laundering, others are finished/sealed.
Wow, you got a lot done! Sometimes I wish I had a job that would allow me to knit while waiting for something. Wait, I do! Hehehe... That cardi will be done in no time, although there'll be some seaming and finishing, which can drag. Good luck!
it's all about multi-tasking -- i think people are understanding better and better that it often helps work, rather than hinder it. like at school, i knit during lectures, which helps me to stay awake and even be able to follow the most convoluted discussions, it's great!
Wow, it is looking great! Can't wait to see it in person!
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