Fortunately most communities were given plenty of warning and most people were prepared for a bad storm. However, plenty of people and areas couldn't have predicted the flash floods and destruction, mostly from falling trees, debris, and water. My own experience was extremely tame in comparison. As I lost power about 1:00pm on the Sunday and had it fully restored sometime the following afternoon while I was back at work. Most of the surrounding community weren't affected at all. And then there those areas that are still in the dark.
Needless to say, I felt like Sunday was a day I could give into the elements and lounge as the lazy knitter that I can be sometimes. I had plans to get some projects finished and start new ones. And even though I lost power, it was still light out and my windows let in enough light for me to be able to do just that.
I've been working on a wrap/kimono style baby sweater in garter stitch for a few weeks on and off. I was determined to see if to the finish and the storm allowed me the time to pick up stitches along the neck and finish that edge as well as sew the seams on the shoulders and arms. Then attach buttons. And voila, my Kimono sweater, now affectionately know as my "Come-on-now" Irene sweater.. since it sounds so much like Kimono, is finished.
I was very happy with the bright color of this Tonic yarn, even if there were some defects in the skein. It's a very affordable yarn that comes in some great colors so I would definitely work with it again. Needless to say, I am very happy with the finished product, even if it came in the midst of a tropical storm that we could have done without. The season has just begun though, so I hope that means I have lots more projects I can get finished (and started).
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