I've been busy with life and knitting. I'm now working part-time for Simply Shetland, the wholesale distributor of Jamieson's Shetland Yarns in North America as a stocking/shipping clerk. I enjoy the work. I'm surrounded by beautiful colors in luscious wool. The job involves a lot of stretching and bending which is good for my back.

Speaking of which, my old hip injury is acting up with age so I've signed up for a "Intro to Yoga" class at Yoga On Beacon http://www.yogaonbeacon.com/index.html. George got some great recommendations for them from the Beacon Hill mailing list when I had him inquire for a yoga studio that had classes for people with back problems.

In knitting news, I'm presently busy knitting baby soakers (2 done so far) for Claire Jenning's baby, who is due in May and will be named Samantha. I've also casted on a pair of gray & pink booties. Today I'm working on my first true Fair Isle knit. It's a pattern called "Autumn Tam" by Sandi Blue. The pattern is sold by Simply Shetland.

I recently obtained every pattern presently available from Simply Shetland. I figured if I'm working for the company I should help advertise it by knitting the patterns it sells with the yarn it sells. I've had the yarn for ages just sitting in my stash.

I guess that's enough random thoughts for now. Until the next time. - Emma