House sale

The inspection on our Texas home went great. The buyers didn't ask for any repairs (like we were going to do anything!). The house was in excellent condition, so we didn't expect any suprises, but you know Tom, he loves to worry.

The 10 day waiting period passed yesterday, so it looks like the house is sold! Tom is already talking about spending some of the money, not that there's much we can spend.

Now it's just waiting for all the paperwork. With us in Germany and the buyers in Texas, this will be a time consuming process. They want to close the end of May so that should not be a problem.

No knitting today

Tom's office had an off site dinner, so I didn't get to knit, but I did get to take a few photos.

Just a little knitting

Yes, I have been knitting. In the basket you can see a partially finished baby sweater. It’s blue and white. I’ve finished the back and 1 front side and the second front side is about half way finished. Still have the raglan sleeves, button bands and collar to complete. Also intend to make a hat to match.

I just started a scarf for one of my new co-workers. She just accepted a job at AFPC, Randolph and expects to be leaving here the 1st of June. The scarf is in fine (thin) very light blue yarn. This should be a great scarf for the weather in Texas. The pattern is one I read about somewhere. Oh so easy!
I used thin yarn and size 5.5mm needles, but this would look great in any weight yarn. Just use needles that will make it look lacy. Also adjust the number of stitches you cast on for the weight of the yarn and size of the needles. Just use multibles of 3. That will ensure the pattern ends correctly on the row.

Using the thin yarn this is the pattern I used.
Cast on 30
Starter row: Knit across
1st pattern row: slip first stitch, then (YO, Knit 2 together, Knit 1). Repeat (…) across to last 2 stitches. YO and knit the last 2 stitches together.
That’s it. Turn and repeat the pattern until the scarf is as long as you want it to be.
Bind off loosely, then wash and block (depending on the yarn you use).

Monday's the inspection

The buyers are having a private inspection of our house in Texas. Since the house if only 7 years old, this should be no problem. Of course Tom is worring and stressing. Not sure what's involved in a house inspection (other than what I saw on HGTV), but I don't think we have anything to worry about.

So just keep your fingers, toes and eyes crossed for us.

Has anyone noticed that I haven't been knitting?

We have an offer!

Yesterday we received an offer on our house in Texas. It's less than we had the house listed for, but more than I thought we'd get with the way the economy is. We accepted the offier. The inspection is set for Monday.
If all goes well the contract will be signed
SO CROSS YOUR FINGERS AND YOUR TOES!