Downgrading
Today Wordpress 2.0 is doing this really cool thing…unless I manually edit my time of posting, the date refers to Dec 31, 1969. Fantastic, no? I understand enough to know that this problem is caused by the fact that PHP on my server isn’t recieving the information necessary from WP to post today’s date and instead is using its default, but I don’t know nearly enough to fix it. I’ve got the afternoon alone and it’s quiet, so I’m going to tempt fate and try to get my old version of Wordpress back. I’m making a backup so should anything go wrong I’ll be covered but I have a nasty feeling about this and don’t be surprised if my site explodes or something. Put on your pith helmets.
I’ve got a couple of pictures of my Durrow sleeve ready to post but the only ones that turned out are close-ups of the cabling. The yarn is dark navy and with the weather like it is, I can’t get a decent photo indoors. I’ve also got some more thoughts on why I had to add an extra pattern repeat on the sleeve, but I’m tossing my ideas at Jodi first, so that will have to wait.
Okay…wish me luck. I’m about to destroy my website.
Durrow Update
I’ve completed the back and the first sleeve of Durrow. I don’t have any pictures today because I don’t have time, but I think I should be able to get some up tomorrow.
So I’m making the smallest size for Alex, changing only the length of the sweater to 16″ from underarm to hem instead of 17″. The sleeves remain at 18″ in length which is about an inch or so too long, but the kid is growing insanely and I’m hoping he’ll be able to wear the sweater again next year.
At first I followed the pattern as written, but for my preference I found that 3 repeats of Chart B were not enough. Once Chart C was completed, the cable pattern ended a few inches below the shoulder which I thought was too low. I looked at the chart then counted how many stitches I’d have left once I completed the decreases at the top of the sleeve and found that it was possible to continue the cable pattern up past the shoulder. I ripped back a bit and added a repeat. Once the decreases are complete the saddle shoulder is created by knitting for a further 3 inches without decreasing, and the cable pattern now extends through 2 of those inches, ending 1 inch shy of the neck. I’m happy with that.
What I am not happy with is Wordpress 2.0. I’m having nothing but trouble and I’m going to downgrade back to my previous version later tonight or tomorrow. Feh.
Tonight is our SnB and I’m going to bring my handdyed stuff to show off.
In happy news, I mentioned previously that I had emailed an old friend, someone I haven’t seen or spoken to in around 8 years. She replied (hi, Astra!) and we’re catching up. We have plans to get together at some point soon. I’m also looking forward to reconnecting with other friends with whom she is still in touch. Yay! I love the internets.
Weekend Plans
I just upgraded to Wordpress 2.0 and I don’t know what I think of it. In the last version you had the option of choosing the directory to which you upload your files, and it seems they’ve done away with that. Instead, photos and files get uploaded to a hierarchy of folders organized by date in the wp-content folder. I suppose I can live with this but it frustrates me that all my photos uploaded before the upgrade are organized one way, and the photos I upload from now on will be organized another. Bitch, moan.
Alex and Jeremy had dentist appointments today and they discussed orthodontia for Alex because the kid has some serious buck teeth and quite the overbite. We were referred to someone in our area and now we will see what we will see. I have no idea of the costs involved, nor if Jeremy’s insurance will cover any of it. It would be nice to get it sorted, but the reality is that we may not be able to afford it right now. At least his teeth are in great shape and he hasn’t had a single cavity since he was 4 and I was too stupid to take him to a dentist regularly.
Tonight my sister Natalie is coming over to spend the night and get drunk. We’ll be playing one of Alex’s christmas gifts: an LOTR version of Trivial Pursuit. Natalie, Alex and Jeremy are going to clean the floor with my ass because they’re a bunch of NERDS and I am not. That’s okay. My buddy Reisling and I will make our own fun.
As far as knitting goes, I’ve completed the back and part of a sleeve of Durrow, finished one sock from my handpainted Kool-Aid yarn and one sock made from some Knitpicks Simple Stripes in Vineyard that I bought ages ago. I’ve got half of one Embossed Leaves sock (pattern from the Winter IK) completed. I’ve also knit one petal of the Flower Facecloth (pattern from Weekend Knitting) and discovered that I absolutely abhor cotton chenille.
Durrow and Socks and Very Old Friends
Warm and very soft
My first finished item of the year: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Boots Stretch socks. Plain stocking stitch with a 2″ 2×2 ribbed cuff. Short row heel and wedge toe. They’re really soft and I can’t wait to wear them out.
Didn’t want you to think I only knit one sock.
Jodi’s Durrow
I ripped out the boring raglan and started Durrow for Alex instead. I’m making him the smallest size, which is 40 inches. I figure it’ll be a bit big, but hopefully he can wear it for a couple of years. Now Jeremy’s jealous. He wants a Durrow, too. Can I really knit two of the same sweater without wanting to kill myself? I guess we’ll find out.
Earlier today I went outside for a smoke and started thinking about some old friends. I think it’s been about seven or eight years since I saw them last. I don’t remember how we stopped seeing each other. I don’t recall any bad feelings but it was a long time ago and I have the nagging feeling that it’s my fault we fell out. Anyway, I googled and was able to find some contact info for one of them, so I emailed her and sent her a link to my site. Now I feel kind of sick…nervous. I hope they get in touch.
