Monday, April 30, 2018

Zilch

I had such plans for today's blog post. I was going to knit or crochet a cactus, and I had the perfect Z name for it. I already purchased a pot, and I have plenty of yarn in appropriate colors...

And I knit nothing all week. Well, not nothing. On Saturday I knit about five rounds of this scarf.


Some weeks I just can't get anything done. I sat in front of the TV and watched Legion without even a projet in my lap.

So, for those of you who are new around these parts, you may have noticed my knitted letters. There's a story around those. They first made their appearance in 2015.


They are actually useful, sort of. They're monogrammed gift card holders...


They are no longer listed in my shop Zizi Rho Designs, but if anyone would like to purchase one, these letters are still available...


There's just something about Z-day for the A to Z... Every year it seems like I'm so done at this point. How about you? Are you happy April is over? Did you do the challenge? Are you planning on blogging in May?

Today's A to Z Challenge post brought to you by the letter...

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38 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 30, 2018 at 8:27 AM

    Knit a cactus?
    Once you start watching Legion, you're glued and can't do anything else. Awesome show.

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  2. Pradeep NairApril 30, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    I did the challenge. Do have a look at my posts.
    I plan to write at least twice a week.

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    1. Liz A.April 30, 2018 at 9:28 AM

      Pretty good. Not exhausted by the challenge?

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  3. cleemckenzieApril 30, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    Here's to reaching Z and surviving well. Congrats.

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  4. Sherry EllisApril 30, 2018 at 9:44 AM

    Zilch is a good Z word. I did the A-Z challenge on my garden blog. I've completed it. But, boy, was it a challenge to find time to do it! Now I have to do some catching up on all my other stuff.

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    1. Liz A.April 30, 2018 at 10:09 AM

      Yeah, there's a lot. I write most of the week anyway, so it's not more for me. But those who blog once a week... That's a lot more.

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  5. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 30, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    hi Liz - zilch is a good word and I love your letter holders - hate knitting and wool ... but there it is ... I'm fine and rarin' to go ... well when I feel like posting - cheers Hilary

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  6. AnonymousApril 30, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    I'm with you. By Z I am glad it's over as I'm worn out from it. It's still fun, just tiring.

    Congrats on hitting Z.

    ~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
    My A to Z’s of Dining with IC
    Patricia Lynne, Indie Author

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  7. J E OneilApril 30, 2018 at 12:32 PM

    We all have weeks like that. Sometimes I'm surprised that I can ever be productive :)

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  8. Iain KellyApril 30, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    I am glad it is over and I'm looking forward to a rest. I've enjoyed your posts all month - all the best for your future endeavours :-)

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  9. LilyElementApril 30, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    I hope you post your cactus whenever you do get to it. I'd love to see it :)

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  10. bookwormApril 30, 2018 at 5:22 PM

    I'm not happy April is over - well, maybe if May brings spring to upstate New York I will be. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  11. peppylady (Dora)April 30, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    Looks soft

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  12. bettyApril 30, 2018 at 9:03 PM

    I hope you eventually knit the cactus, I would like to see how it turns out! Way to go to finishing A/Z! It is an accomplishment for sure. I don't have it in my blood anymore to want to participate, but it was always a good thing when the years I did participate April was over.

    betty

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  13. AnonymousApril 30, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    Sometimes you just need time off from projects - you'll come back refreshed and the good news is, it'll be there waiting for you.

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  14. RedMay 1, 2018 at 1:15 AM

    The last week has been the hardest for me. Congratulations to us all!

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  15. Nilanjana BoseMay 1, 2018 at 1:37 AM

    Congrats on making it through the month! Zilch is a fine thing to do sometimes. It destresses and recharges.

    Zilch is also what I'm doing for the next few days as far as blogging is concerned...

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  16. PamMay 1, 2018 at 4:22 AM

    Looks like you made it to Z! Great job! I like the colors of the scarf!

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    1. Liz A.May 1, 2018 at 3:18 PM

      Thanks. The yarn was bought for me, so alas, I can't take credit for choosing it.

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  17. Darla M SandsMay 1, 2018 at 5:28 AM

    Sorry you didn't feel like knitting. But you made it! I also met my challenge, writing just over fifty thousand new words of prose in April. It will be fun seeing what gems can be worked into new or unfinished existing short stories. Congratulations and be well!

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    1. Liz A.May 1, 2018 at 3:18 PM

      Congrats. And the knitting will return. It always has...

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  18. BeaMay 1, 2018 at 11:17 AM

    You did it! Well done. I enjoyed it.

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  19. BirgitMay 2, 2018 at 7:36 PM

    Congrats on finishing the A to Z and doing a few more rows and enjoying watching Legion. I’m glad it is done but I do plan to post in May including some cards...finally.

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  20. MandyMay 3, 2018 at 4:25 AM

    Yep. Just like you, during most April A-Z challenges, I am usually so done by the time Z gets here. Grateful for a break. This year was both more relaxing and not than most other years. Oh well. I guess there is always next year…

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    1. Liz A.May 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM

      Yup, there is. Hopefully next year your computer won't crap out on you mid-challenge.

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  21. Danielle L ZecherMay 3, 2018 at 11:34 AM

    Congratulations on making it through the challenge. Sometimes you just a need a TV watching day.

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  22. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)May 5, 2018 at 9:01 AM

    But you made it to the end and that's awesome even if things went a little different in the end :)

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  23. Su-sieee! MacMay 6, 2018 at 5:24 PM

    I go weeks not accomplishing what I think I want to. Better chances of me getting something done is when I put it on my to-do list and I keep the list in sight. Your monogrammed gift card holders are cute. They look complicated to do.

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  24. Printed PortalJune 2, 2018 at 12:49 PM

    Love the monogrammed gift card holders :)
    Stopping by from the #AtoZChallenge Road Trip!

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