Things that make you say hmmm.....

Last week (which seems like a decade ago but I digress), I needed, err, wanted to divide a skein into two equal cakes to prepare yarn for the Simple Yet Effective Shawl (ravelry link).  Being a geeky kind of knitter, I pulled out the scale (required for equal cakes), put the skein on it and you can see what I saw.  Gee whiz.  I know there is some variation in weights for both my scale and the yarn but this is a bit much.  (ETA:  Carrie has a good suggestion.  The humidity when I weighed was probably 30 percent or less.)   However, life is too short to worry much about it outside of having blog fodder.   Only one knot in the entire skein and it is pretty yarn with lovely color changes.  It will be just the thing (simple and colorful) to perk me up until Spring comes.  (and maybe after but let's not dwell on that.....)

Another hmmm moment:  I had my teeth cleaned today.  Always a good experience at this dental office.  However, an old crown came loose while I was in the chair.  Overall, a sort of fortunate thing.  I guess.  A time saver at the least.  I did notice something odd in my bite last night but I brushed my teeth and forgot about it.  I had other stuff to fill up my brain matter at the time.  Unfortunately, it is/was a very old crown so I'm happy I opted for the supplemental dental insurance at work this year.  /sigh

I've been remiss reporting family birthdays the past two weeks.  DH's birthday was at the end of January and we had a nice but low-key celebration.  Happy Birthday to the man who keeps me steady and I love with all my heart. 

Sunday was Mom's birthday. We had a nice family luncheon of pickled mussels, panko-crusted cod, smashed pototes, baby peas, a loaf of artisan bread, and chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream at her house.  Mom enjoyed a bit of everything.  (At least, she said she did.)  She's feeling a bit better but is still building her strength back up.  Happy 76th Birthday, Mom!  I love you!

Okay, the full moon stuff can stop anytime.  It's been a hard couple of days, gremlins and trouble-makers.  Time to take a break, okay?

Gosh, I need to change the blog template, especially the font size, but I think I'll wait a few days......

Comments

[Carrie]

I have heard that changes in humidity can affect yarn weights too - mebbe it's really really dry?
Bummer about the crown. I have one that splintered, but I haven't gotten it fixed yet since I no longer have dental insurance. Gonna have to suck it up and fix it soon.

[Nora]

That is seriously bizarre. Good that you only encountered one knot, though. I found a few more in the skein I had!

Ah. A full moon. THat explains a lot.

Happy birthday to DH and Mom!

[Joy]

Very strange - that's a lot of variation! NOT that there's ever a *good* time to lose a crown, but that was sure better than most! Hope things get better.

[Stacey]

Is it 100 gr with the label? Ok, spill the colorway girl. That is pretty. I may have to get it in regular kureyon and have some fun.

Happy Tuesday Angie! xoxo

[kmkat]

Pretty yarn, bummer about the shortage. Sheesh. Good timing on the crown AND the dental insurance :-)

[Cookie!]

You were robbed! I refuse to believe your house is that dry.

Happy Birthday to Wilson and your mom!

I am so with you on the full moon business.

xo

[opal]

i'm so over the full moon. it's got me all cranky. /sigh

otoh, your yarn has just brightened my day. such pretty colors!

[Kim]

Happy Birthday DH & Mom! That's quite a difference in weight there. It woudl mke me say WTF rather than Hmmmm, but then I am a rude NY/NJ-er. I do love how different the yarn looks in the skein and wound into cakes.

[Joy]

BTW you've received a blog award - check out Joyknits! for details. I always enjoy your blog and your comments!

[Judy G.]

Had the same issue with Kureyon sock yarn. Also lots of thick and thin spots. That being said, the colours are delicious.