FO: Amber Hat

I finished a Christmas gift in August. How gratifying.

Details:
Mary Jane's Pithy Hat, cabled version, by Theresa Belville
Yarn: Wool of the Andes, Amber Heather, 1 skein
Needle: Knit Picks Size 7 circular
Time: 7 days
Thoughts/Mods: I only knit the hat to be about 7 inches, while the pattern called for 10-11". It's still looser than some of the hats I've made, which I like, but I didn't want to be as floppy as the pattern suggested. I also used a more subtle cable than suggested. I did C3B (sl1 back, k2). I like the way it turned out, and it fits nicely. I'm tempted to keep it for myself, but really, how many hats do I need in Houston? (Answer: as many as I want!!) I already have a couple of recipients in mind, so we'll see.
Artsy photo time:

Oooh, the effects of sunshine.

Big news about Jill

She's back. Jill is back in the states. She arrived safely in Kazakhstan last week, but decided that the peace corps wasn't for her. It was a difficult decision, but after way too much traveling in such a short period, she arrive back in Houston last night. I just talked to her, and I'm really glad she's back. I'm proud of her for being brave, and being able to admit that being so far away from family for such a long period was too much for her; she's very brave.

<3

To do list for the week

-finish amber cabled hat done 8/27
-get to heel on sock
-undo bind off on Something Red (and yellow) and re-bind off more loosely
-clean freezer/fridge
-drop off books to Half Price
-finish cleaning closet
-take bags of clothes/misc items to Goodwill
-organize fabric stash
-grocery shopping (regular items and for the grill this weekend!)
-pet store shopping