Thermidor Blaster

August 17 was the last day of Thermidor, the eleventh month in the French Republican Calendar. But Thermidor is also what my University calls the non-month at the end of the fiscal year (July 31) to balance all of the remaining budget items. So in honor of Thermidor, this is my Thermidor sweater. It is called Blaster by Andi Satterlund and knit in Flax Down. 

Addendum

Here is some food for thought about Thermidor: Because of the overthrow of revolutionary radical Robespierre and his followers in that month in 1794, the word "Thermidor" has come to mean a retreat from more radical goals and strategies during a revolution, especially when caused by a replacement of leading personalities.

Hmmmm…..

July Astragal

I finished my July sweater by the skin of my teeth late, late Sunday night. And I really like it…if it were January. It turned out bigger, slouchier, and warmer than I was thinking. Perfect to curl up in on a cold winter’s night but sweltering in July. It will be stored for a couple months and then get in heavy rotation. This sweater is Astragal by Ainur Berkimbayeva, knit in Understory from Purl Soho.