Katie Knits

so I suck at this

2009-08-29T16:08:00.002-04:00

I haven't knit much since the last post. Not because I don't want to, but because of a lack of time. I'm back at school and busier than ever. By the time I get to sit and do stuff I'm usually passing out on the couch.

So consider this my hiatus for now, I'm sure I'll be back eventually blogging about my latest knits and yarn purchases (of which there hasn't been any in at least 6 months).

I swear one of these days I'll catch up on here...

2009-02-28T19:13:00.002-05:00

I can give you a list of things I've knitted, but alas pictures shall wait. We had issues with our computer when the ice storm hit, so now for some reason I am unable to unload pictures onto the computer anymore. However I will be purchasing a new camera and possibly a laptop with part of our tax refund, so maybe soon?

As for what I've been working on-

Ravelry Boston Red Sox Traveling Scarf- Green Monster Scarf, group 2. This has been loads of fun, though I'm totally uninspired at the moment to think of something new for the scarf I'm currently on. Suggestions for worsted weight yarn?

Radiating Star Blanket (free ravelry download)- finished! Took just about 3 weeks and one of those weeks I didn't knit on it at all. Totally love it and its a very belated wedding gift for a friend.

Fruit Loop Socks- I actually have a picture of the first one up on Ravelry. I'm almost done with the second. Using CherryTree Hill Supersock in Martha's Vineyard

Things I wish to start knitting soon:

Two pairs of fingerless gloves that people have asked me to make, they're providing the yarn

Oriental Lily- for Gretchen's Easter dress I think. It will be done in Cascade Sierra colors 45 and 29.

Juju pants- also for Gretchen in KP CotLin color Lantana

I need another sock pattern for either a solid colored yarn or variegated. I just purchased a circular to try out Magic Loop, so those suggestions are appreciated as well.

single mom for now...

2009-01-28T19:42:00.002-05:00

I know I haven't updated in forever. I swear I'll get to it someday. Lately the husband has been away more than here. Part of that is his new school schedule for the semester where two days a week he is gone from 9-9. Then there's the National Guard which always wants him to do something. He spent just shy of a week in Washington D.C. for the Inauguration. He was home a few days, we got an ice storm and they call him to go to Western KY because just about all the power is out there and he's on the Emergency Response Team for central KY. So I drove him to Frankfort this afternoon and we're not sure when he'll be back, though they think possibly Saturday. So for now, I'm single mom with an ice/snow storm still going on and kind of shut in. Talk about stir crazy!

scarves

2008-12-07T19:55:00.003-05:00

I finished these about a month or so ago...

Dayflower Scarf (pdf file) in Cascade Sierra color 03 (off white/cream color). LOVED this pattern, it was my first lace project (and first time knitting with Sierra) and definitely a good one to start on. I'll make it again.

Argosy scarf using Knit Picks CotLin in Kohlrabi. I liked the pattern, but I doubt I'd knit it again because it took FOREVER to knit on the size 4's.

Christmas knitting part 2

2008-12-07T19:48:00.003-05:00

This is my mom's Christmas gift, the Lacy V Scarf in Malabrigo Worsted Natural

these are my dad's Christmas present, Fiber Trends Felted Clogs. I made the Men's medium size. I think they still might be a bit big, but better than too small, right? I used Paton's Merino and I think the color was chesnut.

Felted front view

Felted back view

pre-felted

Gretchen's birthday dress

2008-12-07T19:44:00.002-05:00

I knit this dress based on Anouk (second time using this pattern). I used Knit Picks Merino Style wool in Hollyberry. Again I seamed the sides together and instead of doing the neck shaping in the pattern I did 6 rows of seed stitch and then made braided straps by knitting 3 i-cords on each side.

Flutter-by Socks

2008-11-25T22:46:00.003-05:00

finally done!

happy birthday!

2008-11-19T13:24:00.002-05:00

my sweet little girl turns one today. at 8:40 pm if you want to be precise.

where did the time go? it doesn't feel like its been long enough for a year to go by. I'm including my favorite picture from each month.

and for milestones, Gretchen can now:

walk, mostly still with a little help
climb stairs
go down stairs
drink out of a sippy on her own
says "hi" "uh oh" "ma ma" "mah" (for blowing kisses)
blows kisses
waves
claps her hands
wants nothing to do with baby food which is a tad of a problem since she doesn't to eat a lot of "adult" food

Operation SEND Christmas

2008-11-10T08:08:00.001-05:00

my husband's National Guard unit is trying to gather a bunch of items to make Christmas packages to send to every soldier from Central Kentucky who is deployed for the holidays. if you'd like to help out, I'll be at Rebelle next Sunday afternoon, depending on where you live I can pick stuff up, or items can be dropped off at the Armory near the Airport. The FRG (Family Readiness Group) is getting together on the 17th to put the packages together to mail.

here is a list of suggested items:

First and foremost- they LOVE getting pictures, letters, etc... from anyone.
Second- Pocket-size, travel-size, and sample-size are ideal.
Third- no chocolate, it will melt
Fourth- we cannot send pork, porn, or alcohol

DRINK ITEMS

* Gatorade drink mix
* Individual drink mix to add to bottled water (Crystal Light, Koolaid, Equate from Walmart, etc)
* Coffee
* Tea
* Hot cocoa mix

FOOD ITEMS (MUST be sealed!)

* Gum (blister packs preferred)
* Candy
* Mints
* Lifesavers
* Individually wrapped snacks (small sizes)
* Peanuts
* Sunflower seeds
* Dried fruits
* Trail mix
* Canned fruit (single serving fruit packs IN CANS such as cut peaches, applesauce, etc.)
* Fruit roll-ups
* Power bars, protein bars, nutritional bars, breakfast bars, granola bars
* Poptarts
* Crackers/ flavored snack crackers
* Peanut butter
* Beef Jerky (Certified and labeled USDA Grade A)
* Canned Tuna, sardines (Choose flip-top lids whenever possible)
* Beef Slim Jims

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

* Eyeglass cleaning wipes
* Eye drops
* Blistex
* Chapstick
* Vaseline
* Nasal drops/saline spray
* Foot powder
* Odor-eaters for boots
* Socks (that can be worn with combat boots)
* Boot laces (72" for combat boots)
* Baby Wipes

OTHER

* Pocket-sized Bibles
* Magazines and paperback books (Choose from subject matter that most would be interested in. Donate from what you have already read.)
* Movies (DVD or VHS) (Also, some you have already watched) (Of course, new is also terrific!)
* Duct tape (military green, tan, black, navy)
* Electrical tape
* Super Glue
* Ziploc bags (quart size bags are in greatest demand, sandwich size greatly needed, also 1 gallon size or 2 gallon size can be used)
* Mailing Tape (We need this to get the boxes overseas!)

Christmas knitting

2008-11-06T22:53:00.002-05:00

reading Allison's blog today reminded me I need to make my Christmas knitting list, so here goes nothing.

Mom- some sort of lacy scarf using Malabrigo natural
Dad- felted slippers in a brown, not sure which yarn yet
niece- Sarah's "I love my denise kit" market bag
a few pairs of fingerless mitts for Michael's bus driver, bus monitor, and teachers. (any other suggestions?)

VOTE!

2008-11-04T07:03:00.003-05:00

okay everyone, get out and vote today!

I'm beyond ready for the political season to be over. I dislike the negative tv ads I see every other commercial (mostly in the Senate race). As a conservative voter I dislike it being assumed that I'm a bigot, racist, or other such things because I am not voting for Barack Obama.

Everything seems a bit easier when an election is not looming in the distance.

As for me, I'll be voting for Bob Barr the Libertarian candidate in hopes that the Libertarians gain ballot access. This way people will be able hopefully have three options instead of having to choose the lesser of two evils.

good juju socks

2008-10-25T22:22:00.002-04:00

So I scratched the Rainbow socks, it just wasn't looking right with the yarn. I went searching on Ravelry and found these Flutter-by socks! so darn cute. I've finished the first one and I'm about halfway done with the second. unfortunately they did not bring good juju to the Red Sox, so for now its GO PHILLIES!

I've also been working on my friend's baby gift (even though the baby is already here, the gift won't fit her until next winter). unfortunately cannot post photos here since she checks the blog occasionally, so for all you Ravelers out there, check it out on Ravelry. I just updated the photos tonight.

speaking of hats...

2008-10-08T10:50:00.003-04:00

I just finished knitting Miss Dashwood for Gretchen's winter hat. its absolutely adorable and I'd knit it again in a heartbeat. the picot cast on was a royal pain in the butt though I might add. I used my beloved Malabrigo in Violetas. I'd been holding onto it for a long time, knowing I wanted to make Gretchen something with it and its the perfect yarn for this hat. I want one for me...

these are the best pictures I could get as she wouldn't sit still like a typical 10 month old. I'm also trying to figure out the new camera. once I get better pictures I'll post them.

Good Juju socks

2008-10-08T10:46:00.001-04:00

Its baseball playoff season again and as most people who know me realize I will be glued to the TV watching the Red Sox play. On Ravelry the Red Sox group is doing good juju socks for during the games. I'm in need of a sock fix after knitting many many hats in the past few months. my contribution will be Rainbow Socks in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi: Rainbow. I bought the yarn for myself on my birthday specifically for this pattern.

Argosy

2008-10-01T14:39:00.001-04:00

here's the start of the Argosy scarf

hats

2008-09-30T22:20:00.002-04:00

I just finished these hats the other day. The pink one is Odessa in Knit Picks Andean Treasure: Wild Rose Heather and the Green/Tan one is A Hat Fit For A Boyfriend in Knit Picks Andean Silk: Lettuce and Cinnamon. It was my first time knitting with alpaca and I'm hooked. its so nice and soft.

My newest project is Argosy which I'm knitting in Knit Picks CotLin: Kohlrabi.

kid pictures

2008-09-20T12:32:00.000-04:00

must get new camera

2008-09-20T12:11:00.003-04:00

seriously. my camera sucks. it randomly decides whether or not it will upload pictures to the computer. one day it works, the next it doesn't. argh!

so I've been working on a bunch of hats for a friend, all kid sized. I also knit my first lace piece- a scarf. I bought more yarn of course. must stop that though.

today is Michael's birthday. I still can't believe he's 4!!!

Gretchen can have pigtails in her hair now and its just too darn cute.

Vine Lace baby hat for a friend who just had a girl

dayflower lace scarf

finished baby dress blocked and with buttons

finally!

2008-08-14T22:52:00.002-04:00

my camera has not been all that cooperative lately. so here's the yarn I purchased in the last while. some it I spoiled myself with for my birthday since just about everyone in my life forgot it (brothers, in laws, husband...) Tomorrow I'll hopefully update on projects, but don't hold your breath!

Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock: Rainbow

Trekking XXL

Cherry Tree Hill Supersock- Martha's Vineyard

Cascade Sierra

Cascade 220 Superwash- black

Knit Picks Merino Style Wool- Iris

Knit Picks CotLin- Fiesta Pink

Knit Picks CotLin- Key Lime

1930's wife

2008-08-06T21:27:00.000-04:00

As a 1930s wife, I am
Average

Take the test!

44 things...

2008-07-30T22:29:00.003-04:00

Learn 44 things about your friends, and let them learn 44 things about you! (But only if you want to...no worries if you don't...)

1. Do you like blue cheese? absolutely not.
2. Have you ever smoked? never touched any of it.
3. Do you own a gun? yes
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? grape
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? depends on the type of appointment, but generally not.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? yum! especially nice and burnt on the grill.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? A Garfield Christmas
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? chai or hot chocolate in the winter, milk in the warmer months.
9. Can you do push ups? hah
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? my turquoise cross that was my grandmother's.
11. Favorite hobby? knitting
12. Do you have ADD? nope
13. What is your weight? umm....
14. Middle name?? Elizabeth
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? 1. must finish rearranging. 2. tired. 3. need adult conversation.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? water, milk, soda
21. Where would you like to be right now? somewhere there are adults to converse with
22. Name three people who will complete this? whoever wants to
23. Do you own slippers? no
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? UK Blue!
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheet? wouldn't know...
26. Can you whistle?? yes
27. Favorite color??? purple/oragne
28. Would you be a pirate? nah
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? none
30. Favorite Girl's Name? other than Gretchen- I like Adelaide.
31. Favorite boy's name?? other than the Michael and Tristan- I like Alexander
32. What's in your pocket right now?? a penny
33. Last thing that made you laugh?? Gretchen trying to crawl
34. Best bed sheets as a child?? I had these way awesome glow in the dark star sheets my gram gave me. I had a hard time giving them up when they were too worn to use anymore.
35. Worst injury you've ever had?? 5 stitches in my right index finger from a soup can lid. don't ask.
36. Do you love where you live? so so...I'd prefer to not have the neighbors I have, the house I like. the area I love.
37. How many TVs do you have in your house?? 1
38.Who is your loudest friend?? my brother Ben
39. How many dogs do you own? zero
40. Does someone have a crush on you? ha, yeah right.
41. What is your favorite book?? my general go to book is "Christy"
43. What is your favorite sports team?? Boston Red Sox. wooooooo!
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? not sure.

ugh!

2008-07-26T22:32:00.002-04:00

ok. so I started knitting a baby bunting to keep for a baby gift. no biggie, right? not so. first I found a counting problem in the pattern (its not online), but figured it out and fixed it. I ran out of yarn and had to order some more from KP. got that in the mail today and started on it again tonight. get to the part where I'm binding off for the neck. apparently there were more counting problems because I didn't have enough to bind off. I'm so over this. I think I'll just end up frogging it after all this. bah!

I'm still here, I swear!

2008-07-25T09:38:00.001-04:00

so its been a fairly busy week. husband is gone with the National Guard for just shy of two weeks. he left Monday so we're on day 5 of no daddy around. I'm going to try and get to posting some knitting stuff tonight if I can.

and how sad is it that I had to purchase more cords for my Denise needles because I had too many projects going on?

baby dress

2008-07-08T00:01:00.002-04:00

I absolutely love how this came out. I started out making Lorraine Major's Quick Baby Sweater, then I decided that I loved how it looked in this yarn that I'd knit it longer and do some increases and make it into a dress. I'm completely in love with it and think I need to size it up so I can make one for Gretchen. (used KP Comfy yarn, color is Ivory)

day to day crap

2008-07-03T11:05:00.001-04:00

M starts preschool in a little over a month, so I've been taking him for his pre-school evaluation things. like the pediatrician and the optometrist. yesterday was the optometrist. took FOREVER. M being only 3 would not cooperate which is understandable. then the doctor decided to put the drops in to dilate his pupils and it only worked in one eye so he looked pretty freaky with one pupil really dilated and the other normal. ends up that M needs glasses. a normal range for a 3 year old is +3 in both eyes. M's left eye was +1.75 and his right was +4.75, so he was avoiding using his right. so to even them out we get glasses. went over to the glasses place this morning to pick out frames for him and they do look cute on him. just waiting for them to be ready to pick up. I'll be sure to share some pictures or you can see him at the picnic wearing them. so that's been fun.

husband bought a motorcycle with his bonus money from the National Guard. its actually a good purchase since if he uses it every day for work then it will save us half our gas money each month! we're still looking for a car/van/station wagon to drive the kiddos in and think we might have found one. just waiting to hear back from the lady.

that's it here.

books

2008-07-01T13:07:00.003-04:00

These are the 106 books most often marked as "unread" by LibraryThing's users.

Bold the ones you've read, underline the ones you read for school, italicize the ones you started but didn't finish. Add (*) beside the ones you liked and would (or did) read again or recommend. Even if you read them for school in the first place, put !! next to the ones you mean to read...someday.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Anna Karenina
Crime and Punishment
Catch-22
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Wuthering Heights
The Silmarillion !!
Life of Pi : a novel
The Name of the Rose
Don Quixote
Moby Dick
Ulysses
Madame Bovary
The Odyssey
Pride and Prejudice!!
Jane Eyre
A Tale of Two Cities
The Brothers Karamazov
Guns, Germs, and Steel: the fates of human societies
War and Peace
Vanity Fair
The Time Traveler's Wife
The Iliad
Emma!!
The Blind Assassin
The Kite Runner!!
Mrs. Dalloway
Great Expectations
American Gods
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
Atlas Shrugged
Reading Lolita in Tehran : a memoir in books
Memoirs of a Geisha
Middlesex
Quicksilver
Wicked : the life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West *
The Canterbury Tales (intend to finish)
The Historian : a novel
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Love in the Time of Cholera
Brave New World
The Fountainhead
Foucault's Pendulum
Middlemarch
Frankenstein
The Count of Monte Cristo*
Dracula
A Clockwork Orange
Anansi Boys
The Once and Future King
The Grapes of Wrath
The Poisonwood Bible : a novel
1984
Angels & Demons
The Inferno
The Satanic Verses
Sense and Sensibility !!
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Mansfield Park
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
To the Lighthouse
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Oliver Twist
Gulliver's Travels
Les Miserables
The Corrections
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Dune
The Prince
The Sound and the Fury
Angela's Ashes : a memoir
The God of Small Things
A People's History of the United States : 1492-present
Cryptonomicon
Neverwhere
A Confederacy of Dunces
A Short history of Nearly Everything
Dubliners
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Beloved
Slaughterhouse-five
The Scarlet Letter
Eats, Shoots & Leaves
The Mists of Avalon
Oryx and Crake : a novel
Collapse : how societies choose to fail or succeed
Cloud Atlas
The Confusion
Lolita
Persuasion
Northanger Abbey
The Catcher in the Rye
On the Road
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Freakonomics : a rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance : an inquiry into values
The Aeneid
Watership Down
Gravity's Rainbow
The Hobbit*
In Cold Blood : a true account of a multiple murder and its consequences
White Teeth
Treasure Island
David Copperfield
The Three Musketeers

pictures galore...

2008-06-21T22:50:00.002-04:00

been awhile since I've posted pictures, but have lots to share, so enjoy!

Stocking hat from Knit Hats, made from scrap yarn.

hat of my own, just winged it as I went along, same with mitten. made from Malabrigo in Cosecha. still need to knit the second mitten.

Jake's Cable Beanie made from Woolbearers Alfresco

Odessa Hat made from Plymouth Dreambaby

another hat of my own making, used Bernat Softee Chunky in dusty rose. used a brown ribbon.

Fetching in Knit Picks Merino Style- Nutmeg
going to redo the top of the mitt as I don't like the CO and its really short on my very small hands.

bibs!

copycat

2008-06-20T00:02:00.002-04:00

just copying some others...

1. Where is your cell phone? ………….. on the end table
2. Your significant other?…………………kitchen
3. Your hair? ……………………………….... elastic band

4. Your mother? ……………………………Pennsylvania

5. Your father?…………………………………Pennsylvania

6. Your favorite thing?……………………… laughter

7. Your dream last night?………………….. don't remember

8. Your favorite drink? ………………………. Pepsi

9. Your dream/goal?………………………… to be remembered

10. The room you’re in?…………………….. living room

11. Your ex?…………………………………….. don't have one

12. Your fear?…………………………………… spiders

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? ................ with a nursing degree and kids in school

14. Where were you last night?………….. Coffea with fellow knitters, then home

15. What you’re not?…………………………. content

16. Muffins?……………………………………… Dunkin Donuts chocolate chip

17. One of your wish list items?………….. lots of yarn

18. Where you grew up?…………………….. IL 2 years, MA 7 years, PA 10 years

19. The last thing you did?………………….. knit

20. What are you wearing?………………….. t-shirt

21. Your TV?………………………………………watching "Mr. Woodcock"

22. Your pets?…………………………………….. don't own any

23. Your computer? ……………………………. Dell

24. Your life?……………………………………… so so

25. Your mood?…………………………………. unhappy

26. Missing someone?……………………….. yes and no

27. Your car?………………………………………. my parents car actually

28. Something you’re not wearing?…….. rings

29. Favorite Store?……………………………ReBelle (duh)

30. Your summer?……………………………… home with kids like always

31. Like(love) someone?……………………… yeah

32. Your favorite color?………………………. purple/orange

33. Last time you laughed?……………….. yesterday

34. Last time you cried?………………………probably Sunday
35. Who will re-post this?……………………..reposters

alone

2008-06-13T00:15:00.000-04:00

the husband figure is off to Indiana tomorrow morning with his National Guard unit to help with the flooding there. so its me and the kiddos for the next 5 days. visitors and booze welcome.

cables

2008-06-03T14:22:00.002-04:00

I did it. I finally knit cables, aren't y'all proud? It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. These are also not the best pictures of M, but it was nap time so what do you expect?

vote!

2008-05-20T13:56:00.000-04:00

okay all my fellow Kentuckians...its time to vote! polls are open until 8 as far as I know.

bibs!

2008-05-07T08:47:00.002-04:00

its all Ann's fault, she got me on a bib kick. they're fun though and a quick easy project.

first up is a bib for a friend of mine who is a Penn State fan, lets go Nittany Lions wooo!!!!!!!!

second is a bib for a friend from church who just gave birth to a 10 lb 2 oz baby boy this past Saturday. all I want to say is ouch and I don't even want to think of a baby that size coming out of me thank you very much.

Anouk

2008-05-05T10:50:00.003-04:00

and the finished project! I decided to stick with one pocket and seamed the sides shut. its tad bit too big yet, but I'm totally in love with the pattern. I'll definitely be making more of these especially if any friends of mine have little girls.

give blood!

2008-05-01T08:06:00.003-04:00

I'm a huge believer in giving blood. It had been awhile since my last donation, right before I found out I was pregnant with Gretchen. so with it being time to start up again I went looking for a place to donate and ended up at Asbury Seminary yesterday afternoon.

so give blood. you never know if you or a family member or someone you know will need a transfusion!

my first intarsia!

2008-04-30T00:35:00.003-04:00

so excited I just had to post. this is one of the pockets for Anouk and also my first attempt at intarsia. so happy it turned out well!!

Anouk

2008-04-29T20:44:00.002-04:00

I've been working on getting Anouk finished for Gretchen before she starts crawling and dresses will be more of a pain to put on her. since she's ALMOST mobile I've been busting my butt. she went from stationary last weekend to rolling/scooting all over the living room. once she figures out how to get on her hands and knees its all over and life is over as I know it. ha!

enjoy my model- my teddy bear Rosie which was my grandmother's and given to me when she passed away.

in the pattern Anouk just has tabs on the side to hold it closed, but I'm thinking of seaming the sides starting where the blue/green meet and up to the arm hole. might work better for a wee one wearing it.

potty training and books...oh my!

2008-04-19T22:40:00.002-04:00

I've been way too tired to knit lately so I've been reading books. I recently finished The Other Boleyn Girl. fantastic read, highly recommend it if you're into historical novels. since then I've started reading the sequel to that book The Boleyn Inheritance. I'm about 1/3 of the way through and its very fascinating. definitely enjoying this author and want to learn more about that time period in England. because from the family rumors somewhere way back in time I might be related to Mary: Queen of Scots. who knows? I mean...I know my family is originally from England. its fun to think about at least and to wonder if any of the people mentioned in the books are really my relatives.

Potty training. finally. bout freaking time. M is 3.5 years old and until this week has had absolutely no interest in going the bathroom. I'd offer it to him and he'd scream his head off. finally someone suggested bribing him with M&M's. its worked like a charm. he's had barely an accident since Wednesday. he's still in diapers for naps and bedtime, but will slowly be phasing those out.

update on the car situation: finally have all the paperwork filed for our GAP insurance claim. just have to wait to hear from them I guess. I'll probably call on Wednesday to make sure they got everything in the mail. hopefully we'll still get something back on the car. looks like it would be a max of $1200. but we still lost all the money we put into the car in car payments. which freaking sucks. I have contacted a lawyer to see what our options are suing wise. sent him the information he wanted just waiting to hear back from him. so who knows. we just want to be able to get a reliable vehicle. its been nice to have my parents car, but it doesn't fit three car seats in it all that well. so we need something bigger. so for now we're still looking.

update

2008-04-11T23:05:00.002-04:00

My parentals are visiting for the weekend so no knitting for me and none done during the week as I was busting my butt to clean. fun fun fun. I know we all loooooove cleaning so much, right? right?

anyway, my happy news of the week is a lovely washer and dryer. the lovely Renee from SnB and her husband helped move it into our house. we were able to purchase them from another SnB'er for a very good price. I'm beyond excited that I can actually do laundry in my own house instead of going to the laundromat. first time in the 5+ years of being married that I can stop going to the laundromat. yay!

other happy news is that we have new wheels. well its actually my parent's car. they're leaving their car here and taking a rental home. they have another car there. we have the option of buying the car from them when we get our tax rebate or continue looking for a car that we want. but it gives us time to check things out thoroughly instead of being under a time crunch which is very beneficial. so we'll see. their car is actually the same as the car that got totaled. just 15 years old. and with about the same amount of mileage on it as we had on ours. ha! go figure, the older car has less mileage.

but I must get sleep. must sleep. going to see "Menopause: The Musical" tomorrow at Centre College's Norton Center. should be fun, I've heard its hilarious and I love seeing plays.

and some finised projects (and not so finished projects)

2008-03-30T22:43:00.003-04:00

thumbless baby mittens and ear flap hat
Malabrigo- Cosecha

Miter Square Bib
Sugar 'n Cream

Lorraine Major's Quick Baby Sweater
Patons SWS- Natural Plum

Anouk (front of dress)
Knit Picks Crayon- blue and green

Big Bad Baby Blanket from Stitch 'n Bitch
Patons Canadiana- light yellow

Jacobean
Knit Picks Essentials- Pumpkin
Sock Knitters Pentathlon sock #1

bib
Sugar 'n Cream- hot purple and yellow

no knitting here

2008-03-27T09:03:00.003-04:00

no knitting has been done here. Gretchen and I were in a car accident Tuesday afternoon. someone ran a red light and hit the my driver's side of the car. thankfully it was just the front of the car and not any further back. Gretchen is ok, but I'm not doing so hot. headed to the doctor tomorrow to get checked out. I have bruises everywhere, but my main concern is that I'm feeling rather dizzy and lightheaded along with not being able to focus on anything for an extended period of time which is very unlike me. below is what my car looks like afterwards (this was taken at the auto body shop)

yes I am crazy, so what?

2008-02-29T23:13:00.002-05:00

I must be crazy. I joined the Sock Knitters Pentathlon 2008 on Ravelry. just what I needed, right? but looking back at the projects I finished in 2007, I made 6 pairs of socks and 1 pair of baby socks. so I can do this. just waiting for my order from Knit Picks to arrive.

besides I'm not the only one crazy. Ann is too :-P

I heart Ravelry

2008-02-26T10:52:00.002-05:00

I really do! I had a bunch of yarn that was gifted to me. it was nice yarn, I loved it, but had nothing to do make with it. so I joined the Karma Swap group and its like Christmas! I offered my yarn and was able to claim someone else's unwanted yarn, aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh. yay for new pretty yarn!

for all you yarn whores. here's my latest yarn purchases/swaps.
bought this Malabrigo in Cosecha at ReBelle on Sunday to make thumbless mittens and a baby hat for a friend. I've finished the first mitten.

I receieved this yarn in a swap. Cherry Hill Yarns Sockittome in Serengeti

to buy or not to buy....

2008-02-21T20:42:00.001-05:00

I'm looking at getting some interchangeable needles. do I buy Denise or Knit Picks Options?

valentine's day

2008-02-14T10:31:00.001-05:00

happy valentine's day!

its been a long time...

2008-02-06T15:23:00.000-05:00

The last month has been absolutely crazy. Gretchen wouldn't sleep during the day unless I was holding her, so no computer time and no knitting time. I started knitting Anouk for Gretchen using Knit Picks Crayon yarn in blues and green. I haven't gotten very far though. I finished my gloves and a calorimetry for myself. Oh and I finished my Anastasia socks finally.

on top of little to no knitting time, I got sick and thankfully the kids missed that. The husband lost his job, so he's been at home job searching. fun times here I tell ya. but hopefully things will start to look up soon!

I leave you with pictures of my calorimetry during our "big" snow and the itty bitty socks I made for Gretchen. I need to get pictures of my gloves and the socks. (and a cute Gretchen picture just cause she's cute)

sigh...why must this be?

2008-01-04T09:30:00.000-05:00

why does KnitPicks not sell 16" cables for their Options needles? why??? I'd like some but alas I cannot purchase them. damn.

last post I promise!

2007-12-26T10:44:00.001-05:00

for Michelle (AKKnitter on Ravelry), she knit this lovely BSJ for Gretchen. here is Gretchen modleing it at 2 wks old.

Gloves

2007-12-26T10:40:00.000-05:00

ok, finally something for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! this is the first of my gloves. based loosely on the Cigar pattern from Knitty. when I have two hands to type, I'll type up my revisions to fit my short wide hands. my second glove is almost finished as well.

Stripy Ball

2007-12-26T10:37:00.001-05:00

I made this Stripy Ball from "Knitted Toys" by Zoe Mellor for a friend's son. I used KnitPicks Shine Sport and the ball is nice and soft. I'm going to make another one for my boys.

Wild Stripes

2007-12-26T10:35:00.000-05:00

the finished knitting of Gretchen's Wild Stripes blanket. I still need to do the backing and embroidery one of these days when I have a large block of time to myself...

Toasty Topper

2007-12-26T10:33:00.001-05:00

I made this Toasty Topper for my friend's daughter (my son modeling). If I made it again, I probably only would have used a single strand of yarn instead of the double strand recommended. or maybe a thicker yarn.

Fingerless Mitts and Calorimetry

2007-12-26T10:29:00.000-05:00

I made this calorimetry and fingerless mitts for a craft exchange I was involved in.

Anastasia Sock

2007-12-26T10:26:00.000-05:00

one down, one to go! this was my first toe up sock and I'm quite pleased with how it came out.

pictures

2007-12-19T18:03:00.000-05:00

to appease Michelle (and anyone else...) here are a few pictures of the boys and Gretchen.

Michael (August 2007)

Tristan (August 2007)

Michael and Tristan

Tristan (November 2007)

Gretchen (November 2007)

me and Tristan (November 2007)

Michael and Gretchen (November 2007)

Me and Gretchen (November 2007)

what I've done...

2007-12-18T13:34:00.000-05:00

Black = done it
Green = want to do it
Yellow = maybe
Red = think I'll pass

Afghan
I-cord
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up (on the needles)
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan (this winter's planned sweater: central park hoodie)
Toy/doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles
Baby items
Knitting with your own handspun (spun it, but not knit with it yet)
Slippers
Graffiti knitting
Continental knitting (it's the only way to go!)
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit
American/English knitting (yes, but why bother)
Knitting to make money (not like a living wage or anything)
Buttonholes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting....i'm not sure if i have or not because i don't know what the distinguishing feature is.
Dying with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars (perfectly pointless)
Olympic knitting
Knitting with someone else’s handspun yarn
Knitting with dpns
Holiday-related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a living
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks
Knitting art - what does this even mean?
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener BO
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching (even though I hate it)
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self patterning/self striping/variegating yarn
Stuffed toys
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Freeform knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mitts/armwarmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair
Hair accessories (if headbands count)
Knitting in public

help!

2007-12-17T10:18:00.001-05:00

I'm looking for a good glove pattern. I've searched Ravelry and haven't found anything I liked. I've never done cables and don't really have the time to try to learn them at the moment due to not having much alone time to knit and focus on that. I'll be using Cascade 220 for my gloves...thanks!

project update

2007-12-10T17:06:00.000-05:00

I have finished 3 more projects:
- toasty topper
- calorimetry (yes another one)
- pair of fingerless mitts

I've also finished one of my Anastasia socks and cast on for the second one.

Christmas gift pictures!

2007-12-03T17:27:00.000-05:00

Dad's hat (have since added ear flaps to it)

the 4 hats for my nephews

the little Saartje's booties for Gretchen (just need to sew the buttons on)

my niece's purse, first picture is with the flap open

Entwined for my sister in law

Cigar gloves for my brother

cell phone case for mom

Megan's Braids hat for niece

calorimetry (x2)

busy busy busy

2007-11-29T09:06:00.000-05:00

unfortunately I don't have much knitting time as little Greta is keeping me busy. but its a good kind of busy. I have however finished the second fingerless mitt for the craft exchange I'm participating in. going to try and make another calorimetry to go with it if I have time. I've slowly been working on my Anastasia socks, about 1-2 rows at a sitting, but its better than no knitting at all right?

Greta's hospital picture

2007-11-23T20:18:00.001-05:00

little girl has arrived!

2007-11-21T18:00:00.000-05:00

Gretchen Diane K arrived at 8:40 pm on November 19 weighing in at 7 lbs 4 oz and is 20" long. so far all is well, the boys seem to love her so far.

about me

2007-11-19T11:52:00.000-05:00

I was tagged by Ann

8 random things meme.
Rules are as follows:
· When tagged, you must link to the person who tagged you.
· Then post the rules before your list, and list eight random things about yourself.
· At the end of the post you must tag and link to eight other people.

1. I have a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training that I probably will never use except on my own children.

2. I graduated from high school at 16 and college at 20. I secretly wish I had not let my mom push me to graduate early from high school. I felt somewhat unprepared for college and think that extra year would have benefited me.

3. I love sports of all varieties. I'm a bit of a baseball addict, especially when it comes to playoff time. My sport of choice to play is soccer or volleyball.

4. due to a knee injury from waitressing in college, I can't really play sports anymore and it depresses me. damn worker's comp that said there was nothing wrong with my knee. they aren't the ones who have their knee pop out 2-3 times a year and aren't able to walk normally for 2-3 days afterwards.

5. I'm planning to go back to college eventually to get my B.S. in Nursing. I just need one class to get into nursing school and I should be good to go.

6. I get tired of reading "Dumbo" to my son what seems like 10 times a day. he loves elephants.

7. I miss my first car. a 93 Dodge Shadow, I named "Puddles" because there was a leak in the windshield. so whenever it rained my car seats would get soaked. I sold my poor baby after having owned it for 5.5 years.

8. I love Thanksgiving. its my most favorite holiday. I love the food and being surrounded by people.

I'll tag Michelle and whoever else wants to answer this, because I really don't know anyone who hasn't done it yet.

completion

2007-11-19T11:46:00.001-05:00

The knitting of little girl's blanket is done. Its just about done blocking, a few more hours and I'll check it again.

I've started my craft exchange gift, a pair of fingerless mitts. I have one done and love it. might have to make a pair for myself.

worked some more on the Anastasia socks. pattern rocks. can't wait to be finished so I can wear them. wish I was using a prettier yarn, but you use what you have. I can't complain though, it was a gift.

in non knitting news, just finishing up stuff that needs to be done before the baby comes. making spaghetti sauce to freeze. cooking up some pancakes so that breakfast is easy for all the boys. found a new pediatrician for the baby and the boys. I think that's about it. just more house cleaning that needs to be done. the fun stuff in life, right?

almost there

2007-11-17T18:28:00.001-05:00

9 more rows. 9 more rows. 9 more rows. I have all the ends weaved in up until this point. then 9 more rows. each row is 158 stitches. it feels like each row takes f.o.r.e.v.e.r. but will start blocking it tonight. next on the agenda is to find a fabric for the back that I like. hopefully that won't take too long.

the countdown is on

2007-11-16T10:01:00.000-05:00

well it looks like little girl will be here in the next week. I'm scheduled for an induction (not sharing the day quite yet). so I'm on "operation finish little girl's baby blanket" now. I think I can get it done as long as I don't do any other knitting. but the Anastasia socks that I started the other night are calling my name...

2007-11-14T10:17:00.000-05:00

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Christmas knitting is D-O-N-E!!!!

2007-11-13T08:23:00.000-05:00

yay. so excited to finally be done with my Christmas knitting. I have made:

- 4 of these hats (for my nephews, initials on the inside of each so they know whose is whose)
- 1 of this hat (for my dad, though I'm going to add some ear flaps since its not long enough to cover the husband's ears at this point)
- 2 calorimetry's (one for a friend's birthday, one for my niece's mom)
- 1 purse that I semi-designed but its based loosely off the Marsupial Tote in Stitch N Bitch (for my 12 yr old niece)
- 2 Megan's braid's hats (for my 7 and 2 yr old nieces)
- 1 cell phone holder with strap (for mom)
- 1 pair of Cigar gloves (oldest brother)
- 1 Entwined (for sister in law)

I think that's it. I have pictures of most on the camera, but for some reason its not working again. sigh. now I just need to write down washing instructions, wrap the gifts, put them in a box and mail them to my parent's house. mission accomplished to have this done before little girl was born.

2007-11-06T19:29:00.000-05:00

Calorimetry (I've made two in the same color, picture is not myself, but my friend who received it for her birthday today)
yarn- Patons Classic Wool Merino

hats for Alex
used the pattern Umbilical Cord Hat from Stitch N Bitch
yarns- Red Heart Soft Touch: Wine; Caron Simply Soft: Mango; Bernat Softee Chunky: green

Jaywalkers
yarn- hand dyed "Love You Till Tuesday" from Ms. Pixie Riot

Odessa
yarn- Rowan RYC Cashsoft 4 ply

pictures soon!

2007-11-05T16:49:00.001-05:00

looks like I may be able to start uploading the gobs of pictures on my camera as of tomorrow. figured out how to do it on the husband's Linux based computer. yay!!!!

some stress has been relieved a bit. hoping that it stays this way.

stress

2007-11-02T17:48:00.000-04:00

Life is way too stressful right now. Little girl is due in 3 weeks. Everyone is asking for money that we don't have. I just need life to give me a break. Its hard enough to be away from everyone I know at a time like this, I don't need stress added to the equation. I just wish I could indulge in lots of wine and chocolate, but unfortunately the damn gestational diabetes keeps me from doing so. sigh.

Thank God for knitting, it definitely does keep me somewhat sane and keeps me from freaking out more often than I already do.

in knitting news I've finished two more projects
-one winter hat for my nephew
-cell phone case for my mom

I've cast on for Entwined for my sister-in-law. needed a break from the hats for awhile. But I foresee that being finished tonight or tomorrow.

yet another project update

2007-10-30T15:32:00.000-04:00

finished
-calorimetry, love it and making another for someone else
-Megan's braids, made it a bit smaller than the previous one since this niece is only 2.
-finished up my hats for Alex, have them in a package, wondering if the husband made it to the post office with it today...
-hat for nephew age 3

to be finished
-Wild Stripes Blanket, still only 2/3 done, losing motivation
-little girl's hat
-another calorimetry
-a pair of socks, not sure what kind, I have this sock yarn to use up
-3 more hats for nephews (ages 5, 8.5 and 11.5)

sock pattern options
rpm
anastasia
rainbow socks

sigh...

2007-10-24T16:49:00.000-04:00

I'm really missing my computer. Hopefully the husband will get it up and running soon so I can post pictures of what I've made.

progress update
- 2/3 done with Wild Stripes blanket
- finished a pair of Saartje's booties
- knit a purse for my niece, just need to felt it, find a handle for it and a clasp for the flap
- knit a toy mouse for my nephew for Christmas to scare his sisters with. I'm an evil aunt.

on tap to work on
- Wild Stripes blanket obviously
- another Megan's Braids hat for my other niece
- baby hat to finish my three for hats for Alex
- baby hat for little girl

I'm alive...

2007-10-19T17:23:00.000-04:00

we're safely in KY now. have LOADS of pictures to share of my knitting stuff, but my computer got fried yesterday so it may be awhile unfortunately. but so far I have finished:

-Odessa hat
-3 umbilical cord hats
-baby blanket
-Jaywalker socks
-halfway done with the Wild Stripes blanket

Blogging on hold...

2007-09-20T17:12:00.000-04:00

As I am busy packing up everything for our upcoming move, I will not be doing any blogging for the next who knows how many weeks. I will try to remember to take pictures as I work on items though.

WIP Wednesday

2007-09-05T21:54:00.000-04:00

ok, WIP Wednesday is more of a finished object Wednesday. which is a good thing!

FO: Soapy the Turtle, though I just stuffed it with poly-fil.

FO: Breast Cancer Dishcloth

FO: Megan's Braids from One Skein Wonders

FO: Frizzato Scarf

FO: Grandma's Dishcloth (I now have two of these, need to make a towel to go with them and my parent's Christmas present is complete!)

WIP: Jaywalker socks, doesn't look like I finished much, but I've started on the heel flap

WIP Wednesday

2007-08-29T22:05:00.000-04:00

Breast Cancer dishcloth

Jaywalker Sock #2

WIP Wednesday

2007-08-22T22:25:00.001-04:00

will be updated tomorrow, even though I know its Thursday.

ETA- I lied. will try to do it this week.

FO: Cargo Pants

2007-08-21T09:47:00.000-04:00

I finally finished T's cargo pants. I had been looking all over for elastic for the waistband, but never found any. So I knit up an I-cord for a drawstring and used that instead. I love the way they came out and will more than likely make another pair sometime in the future. My lovely T is modeling, they're just a tad too big right now so perfect timing for finishing them.

I used Rowan All Seasons Cotton in Mocha Chocolate.

Yarn Porn Friday!

2007-08-17T23:18:00.000-04:00

now don't get used to this, I rarely get new yarn, but I used up my birthday money at KnitPicks and spent enough to get their free shipping. woohoo!

KnitPicks Shine Sport in Green Apple and Sky, this is to make an unmentioned baby shower gift for a friend.

KnitPicks Wool of the Andes in Chestnut. I'll be making several gingerbread men from the Knit Toys book for Christmas presents for my numerous nephews.

KnitPicks Merino Style in (not in order) Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Petal, Iris, Cornflower, Tide Pool, Dusk, Mint, Vanilla, and Frost. I'll be making a pattern from Knitty, Wildstripes for babygirl.

Finally, my first finished Jaywalker sock! woohoo!! I just finished it about 30 minutes ago. Love how it fits, can't wait to get the second one done so I can wear the pair =)

WIP Wednesday

2007-08-15T21:05:00.001-04:00

I'm going to attempt to keep this up, so maybe some progress is made on my projects. Today is WIP (work in progress for my non knitting friends) Wednesday.

but first, my two new knitting books courtesy of a birthday gift and birthday gift card =)

First up is a Frizzato scarf made with Plymouth Yarn Frizzato in Red (got this at the local Stitch 'n Pitch).

Second is a set of 4 butterflies from the above Knitted Toys book. These are for my nieces for Christmas, one for each. I'm using KnitPicks Shine Sport yarn in various colors.

Third is my crocheted afghan project. I'm really disliking how the one skein is a bit darker than the others. I have about 4.5 skeins done so far, only 6.5 to go. sigh.

Fourth is my first Jaywalker Sock using yarn dyed in kool aid by the lovely ms. pixie riot. color is "love you till Tuesday." I've actually done a bit more on this since I took the picture this afternoon. really loving this pattern, so fun and easy!

hello...hello....hello (echo)

2007-07-31T20:55:00.000-04:00

gosh its been awhile. I really have been knitting/crocheting, just hit a rut for awhile and all I did was washcloths and they basically all look alike except different colors.

I've also been working on some other Christmas presents for my nieces. another thing I've been working on is the afghan that I posted awhile back. I've been focusing on that for the last few weeks trying to get it done as soon as I can. The wedding is still 3 months away, but I'd rather have it done than rush about like a crazy person to get it finished.

but anyway, all that to say there will be pictures later this evening or tomorrow sometime of my latest accomplishments.

the results are in...

2007-07-03T23:04:00.000-04:00

I just found out that baby #3 is a girl!

I need suggestions on what to knit, please help!

yarn!

2007-06-29T22:12:00.001-04:00

the lovely yarn I purchased from Ms. Pixie Riot
color is "love you till tuesday" formerly "1-2 crush on you"

I had started a pair of Jaywalker socks out of this lovely yarn until tragedy occurred. my 2 year old ever so nicely took the needles out of the sock and bent one of them. so I rolled it back up and now have to wait until I can get another needle. sigh.

more dishcloths

2007-06-29T22:07:00.000-04:00

the aforementioned dishcloth in buttercream and natural, really thick, almost like a potholder.

another Grandma's favorite dishcloth in yellow

and the other aforementioned DW knitted dishcloth in creamsicle

Monkey Sock Swap Package!

2007-06-18T16:10:00.000-04:00

I received my monkey sock swap package in the mail today!!!

first, a monkey note pad! I'm going to keep this in my knitting bag.

a stuffed monkey that M has already layed claim too

hear, see, speak no evil monkey stitch markers

monkey stickers galore! (minus at least once since M wanted one as soon as I opened the package)

moneky cut outs

and the monkey socks!

my latest obsession is...

2007-06-13T17:04:00.001-04:00

Sugar 'n Cream yarn!

first up is Soapy the Turtle using Shades of Green for the shell and Key Lime for the legs/head/tail

next is Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth using Hot Purple

after I take a picture there is another Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth using Buttercream and Natural (double thick for my mother-in-law)

I also have made a DW Darrell Waltrip knitted dishcloth using Creamsicle (this is already in use, so after its washed I'll get a picture)

Monkey socks: completed

2007-06-13T17:01:00.000-04:00

I never thought I'd actually finish these. ha! yeah right, I knew I would, they just seemed to be taking f.o.r.e.v.e.r. and a day. amazing how different each sock looks because of how the striping appears.

Breast Cancer Awareness Dishcloth

2007-06-03T22:10:00.000-04:00

I used this pattern with Sugar 'n Cream yarn in Marble Print

Monkey Sock Swap: take 2

2007-05-28T22:36:00.001-04:00

First one down, one to go!

tag, I'm it!

2007-05-17T07:25:00.000-04:00

I've been tagged so I shall do this :)

Here are the rules... Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs the 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog.

1. I have four older annoying brothers that I love dearly (most of the time).

2. blood fascinates me, perhaps that's why I wanted to be a doctor when I was little?

3. I like to watch war movies.

4. I abhor pink. When I was younger my mom used to keep buying me pink items of clothing (as the only girl) and if I didn't wear them she'd make me pay her back for them. So I'd wear them to sleep in because I hated being forced to wear that particular color.

5. I graduated from high school at 16, started college at 17 and graduated from college at 20. again, blame my mother for pushing me (I was homeschooled in high school).

6. I'm a Navy brat...my dad was in the Navy for 30 years. 8 as a Reservist and 22 in the Active Duty Reserves. We lived in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

7. I don't like peanuts. I can eat peanut butter, but just can't eat an actual peanut.

I think I'll tag April, Leigh Ann, Amber, and Pixie

Monkey Sock Swap: take 1

2007-05-09T15:30:00.000-04:00

here's my monkey sock for the monkey sock swap...this is three repeats of the pattern into it.

Blocks: take 3

2007-05-06T07:01:00.000-04:00

They're finished! I really like how they came out. They were fairly easy to knit, the worst part was cutting the styrofoam for the actual block insert.

Pattern- Mitered Square Blocks from New Knits on the Block
Yarn- Knitpicks Shine Sport in Crocus, Blush, Cherry, Grass, Green Apple, River, Sky, Turquoise, and Violet

Blocks: take 2

2007-04-29T21:45:00.000-04:00

here's the first block finished. I have another in the same colors just about finished. then four more to go, hopefully they'll be done by Saturday!

Blocks: take 1

2007-04-25T13:57:00.000-04:00

I have waaaaay too many WIP right now. But these are top priority for a baby shower gift in a little over a week. I ordered the yarn and it just came in yesterday. I promise a picture later tonight of the first one minus the foam block that will go inside the knitting since I still have to locate those at a craft store.

ETA (edited to add): I lied, I still have one square left yet to do on the first block. but I really love the way it looks!

Questionnaire for the Monkey Sock Swap!

2007-04-20T08:56:00.000-04:00

The basics:
How long have you been knitting? about 2.5 years

Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep? beginning- I only started socks in January.

The measurements:

Shoe Size: 6

Foot circumference: about 7 inches

Foot length: 8.5 inches from heel to big toe

Yarn Preferences:
What colors do you love? purple, blue, orange

Do you prefer solids or variegated? doesn't really matter

Do you prefer wool, cotton or acrylic yarn? cotton

What colors would you never wear? pink

Knitting Gadgets
Favorite needles. Plastic, metal, bamboo or wood? metal or bamboo

Are there any knitting accessories you don't have in your collection but would like? stitch markers

Would you be willing to have an international Monkey Pal or do you prefer one in the US? doesn't matter

Do you have any allergies? nope

Cargo Pants: take 2

2007-04-17T21:00:00.000-04:00

an update on the pants for Tristan's birthday: I finally have both legs done and together on the circular needle. that alone took awhile as my knitting group and I had a hard time figuring out what a backward loop cast on was. but eventually we got it and all looks good so far!

To frog or not to frog

2007-04-08T09:29:00.000-04:00

Here's my dilemma- I love this yarn (Lorna's Laces Shepherd's Socks: Sweetie) but I don't like how the yellow is pooling all in one area. I was going to do another pair of Monkey Socks out of this, but I just might have to find another pattern. Frog (rip it) or keep going....suggestions?

Cargo Pants: take 1

2007-04-08T09:26:00.000-04:00

Here is the first leg of the pants for Tristan's birthday, I finished it in a day, wasn't too hard. the hem is a bit uneven, but it was my first one ever. I have started the second leg and the hem is actually even on that one, go me! I looooooooove this yarn (Rowan's All Season Cotton: Mocha Chocolate), it is so soft and if I could afford enough for pants for myself you better bet I'd be making some!

ps- I need to find a shirt and shoes to go with these, suggestions welcome!

finished: washcloth

2007-04-08T09:16:00.000-04:00

My first washcloth made in Sugar n Cream Swimming Pool (got this on a sale for 40 cents a skein, woohoo!). I actually finished two of them (one for each boy), but the other is up drying from using during bath time last night. I decided to take a break from my other knitting projects to do these, I needed to feel accomplished.

flash your stash 2007!

2007-04-01T08:32:00.000-04:00

I heard of this via the KnittyBoard so figured I'd show my meager stash (there's more in the mail right now!). I thought I'd try to cover the wee one in yarn, but he refused to cooperate as most 10 month olds do.

the whole stash (minus two skeins I can't seem to find)

we have-

Caron Simply Soft: Bone with a WIP (crocheted afghan)
big ball of red boucle
3 random skeins of striped yarn
Red Heart Super Saver: Berries
Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease
Caron Simply Soft: Mango (I think)

we have

Cascade 220 in Heather, Sapphire, and Charcoal Grey
Rowan All Seasons Cotton: Mocha Chocolate
KnitPicks Dancing: Two Step
KnitPicks Dancing: Hula
LL Shepherd's Socks: Sweetie
back right corner- random leftovers of yarn
Lion Brand Yarn MicroStripes: Denim Stripes
Paton's Classic Merino Wool: Harvest

we have:

in the far right corner, Red Heart in Navy and White
above that, some cream colored boucle
another random skein of boucle
Paton's Classic Merino Wool: Rosewood with a WIP