i'm getting dangerously close to finishing up Eris. i've gotten the front bottom cable details completed
. the picture is a bit dark, but you get the idea, i hope. i like the edging on the bottom of this: Rogue called for a hem, which can be a really nice touch, but in worsted weight yarn, the double thickness was just too much. the bottom of my sweater always flairs out a bit, no matter how crazily i block the damn thing. the edge treatment for Eris is a knit-on border that takes advantage of slipped stitch to cause the very edge of St st to curl under, making a nice clean line. it's very neat and clean looking, but i've not got it finished and it would be a damned boring picture!
i'm a crazy lover of the old time radio programs, and i used to be able to catch them on the NPR station that was out of Xavier university. i think that they must have not been a big draw at pledge time 'cause they stopped. and i was very disappointed. but today, the clouds parted and the sun streamed down onto me!!! the fella sent me the link for OTR.Network Library, and i have a steady stream of radio programs available at a mouse click--for free. i am beside myself with glee. Inner Sactum, Suspense, and X minus 1 have been speeding me through work on Eris.
i've learned of a new knitting group that's just a block from my apartment. i think that i'm going to check it out on wednesday--i'll let ya know how it goes if i do.
and now, cause i know you've all been anxiously waiting for it, the cooked purple and green cauliflower.
see??? it stayed pretty colored!!! whoot. i roasted it, and it was deeeelish. if you'd like to try it, toss cauliflower florets with enough olive oil to lightly coat, some crushed garlic, a bit o' lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. bake on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven for 15-25 minutes or desired level of doneness. my favorite type of recipe--simple, tasty, and beautiful!