Some updates...

So, I had a pretty uneventful weekend, other than geeking out over the Oscars last night. I have to say, it was much more entertaining than in years past, however I still found myself losing focus and wondering how much longer it could go on. I was pleasantly surprised that the Best Actor Oscar went to Sean Penn, because I thought Mickey Rourke had it in the bag. Not that Mickey didn't deserve it, but I was glad for Sean Penn, although I was expecting a far more raunchy acceptance speech and was a little disappointed that they didn't once have to use the *bleep* button.

Anyway, on to more imporant things...here's the lastest on what I've been working on...

Remember my February Lady Sweater that was pretty much finished? Well, I had a moment this weekend when I finally realized that it was not anywhere near how I wanted it to be so I did what any (in)sane knitter would do and I completely unraveled it. Of course, I documented it all in photos...

Here it is coming undone onto the ball winder. I took a sick pleasure in watching all those stitches (and all those hours) unravel so quickly. It was oddly therapeutic.And here it is all stacked up in center pull cakes of heathery goodness.

And, finally, here it is double stranded for a bulky version of the Hemlock Ring Blanket, just like the one I've been making for my dad.
Speaking of which, here is an updated view on the progress of dad's HRB. It's going super quickly, although I'm getting a little bit bored with it. I'm already to the suggested end of the chart, however I'm definitely going to be working the extended version and maybe even beyond that, if I can do the math to get all the repeats correct. I know it's supposed to be a lap blanket, but my dad's not a small man and if I knit it the size it's supposed to be, it would look like he was trying to cover up with a washcloth!