Sick knitting

There are certain times when I know I can count on my knitting to get me through. Waiting in line or at a doctors office, travelling by car or plane and when I'm sick and have some actual down time on my hands.  My cold started on Sunday with a fever and chills, I thought I had the flu for sure! Luckily, that went away after the first day and it turned into a regular upper respiratory infection. So to me, that says quality knitting time!

Just before Christmas I started knitting a hat for my hubby. Believe it or not, I think it's the first thing I've knitted for him. I found this great pattern on Ravelry called the Jacques Cousteau Hat.  It's a beautful, ribbed hat with this really cool decrease pattern on top.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jacques-cousteau-hat
I'm not sure if it was my cold or the boring knit 3, purl 2 rib, but I still haven't finished the hat!  I've finally finished the 8" of ribbing and am about halfway through the decreasing. It seems like it will never end!  But, I am determined to finish it today. I already have my next project's yarn sitting on the table staring at me, yarn wound, pattern printed and needles at the ready.
This is what's coming up next...

It's the Nantasket sweater from Berroco's website (free!!!) It's only in kid's sizes but maybe they'll add an adult version some point.  It's knitted with Vintage Chunky and I'm going to use the same green color.
I'll post a picture of my Jacques Cousteau hat as soon as it's finished (tonight!!!!).

A few words not related to knitting.  As you all know, we had a huge blizzard over the weekend. The sidewalks and parking in Marblehead are awful!  A few minutes ago, a man that I had never seen before stopped his car, got out his shovel and cleared the sidewalk all the way down past my store to the corner of Washington and Essex Street.  On his way back up the street he shovelled away the messy slush on the street just off the curb in front of my store (which all ends up inside).  I opened the door and thanked him.  We chatted for a minute and when I was about to go inside I said thank you again. He said "Thank you for coming out to say thank you to me".   The power of those 2 little words really amazes me.

Happy New Year everyone and as always, Happy Knitting!!!