interruption or distraction?

So I ran out of white yarn for Candy Kiss. I could go and get more - and I will, I promise - but I decided it could wait until this weekend. In the meantime, what better excuse to pick through my stash and try my hand at this:

Okay, now picture it in blue.... There you go.

I feel like I'm venturing into uncharted waters. It's called the "Starter Scarf," which at first I took as a veiled insult meaning "only for newbies and inexperienced crocheters" but I am realizing that perhaps it's a more optimistic name. As in, the start of a fresh direction and the beginning of a love affair with patterned stitches. Because, I have to tell you, I am loving the look of cable so far.

I am notorious for the half-finished project, and I'm trying not to let Candy Kiss slip from my mind in light of this newly-discovered interest in cable. There are too many sweaters, blankets, and random knick-knacks that have fallen by the wayside due to my mercurial passions.

I also managed to finish Harry Potter #7 this week. I feel so let down...

hip to be square

Meet project number two. And if you love it, sorry, but this one is all lil' b's. It's a perfect toddler size - which means it's nearly double the size of the first project. That one was clearly a baby blanket.

And the requisite detail shot:

For some reason this project seemed to last an eternity. Maybe because I worked on it during the little guy's first month of life, so it was my constant companion for every late night nursing session, and it was often in my hands over his head while he napped on my chest.

Anyway, I went to a Grand Hallow's Ball at Borders for the release of Harry Potter (yes, I was up until 1:30 in the morning, and no, I didn't even buy the book - I am a true dork) and while I was killing time there, Javacula in hand (how else does the mother of a toddler stay up past eight?), I stumbled upon Charmed Knits. Yes, I know it seems to be the epitome of nerdiness, but I was enchanted. I will grant you that I will never in my life knit a "wand cover," but I just loved some of the Hogwarts sweaters. I could totally picture my guy wearing House colors or sporting a Weasley sweater. But I must admit the items that alllllmost persuaded me to stand in that ridiculous line were the Wizard Robe and Dobby Socks. This will go on my Wish List for sure.