Distraction

Last week my car went in the shop for new U-joints. This week, my camera went in the shop for routine, albeit at least 12 months tardy, maintenance.

I thought nothing about losing my car for four days. Didn’t bother me at all.


But take my camera for seven days, and I’m a mess! This is pure torture!


We have big photographic plans for February, so the dust spots MUST be removed. This surgery is necessary. It’s a good thing. I can survive a week cameraless. I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.


The Longs Peak Snowflake project I’ve been working on once in a while since last April and non-stop during November train commutes serves only to heighten the anxiety. It’s a beautiful project, but it feels like it’s never going to get done. I need a change. I need something fresh. I need something intense that can be done in a week or less.


So I pulled out the six skeins of Noro Kuryeon my friend Sandy gave me as leftovers after she finished a huge project last October. Six skeins is the exact amount of yarn Lanesplitter requires.


I had never knit diagonally before, but it isn’t difficult at all. I have more trouble trying to keep track of which rows need to be purled. More than a few frogs have invited themselves to this party.

Nevertheless, my needles are purring, I’m visually and tactilely stimulated, and I’m learning a new technique. I love watching the colorway develop into what will be a great new addition to my wardrobe. I can’t wait to wear this!

Um, I can't wait to take pictures of this. With my beloved Nikon.