Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Vacation from knitting? Riiiiiiiiiiight...
(I've got to lighten this scan a bit. There's way more contrast than it looks)
(edit: ok, maybe not as much as I hoped)
I'm working on my first Dale of Norway pattern. I ordered it from Bea Ellis Knitwear.
Though I'll admit that I'm not using the specific yarn for it. I'm using Emu Superwash that I ordered from Elann. It's working rather nicely I think.
Another 72 hour sweater this ain't going to be!
(I've got to lighten this scan a bit. There's way more contrast than it looks)
(edit: ok, maybe not as much as I hoped)
I'm working on my first Dale of Norway pattern. I ordered it from Bea Ellis Knitwear.
Though I'll admit that I'm not using the specific yarn for it. I'm using Emu Superwash that I ordered from Elann. It's working rather nicely I think.
Another 72 hour sweater this ain't going to be!
Saturday, December 28, 2002
Knitting vacation
Vacation from knitting?
All I know is that after my recent marathon knitting spree is that my hands hurt! :( I think it comes from a combination of using larger needles than I'm use to (8's & 9's instead of 1's & 2's) and supporting the weight of the items that I made. I mean, how much does a sock weigh? Nada.
A girlfriend at work suggested that maybe I was getting arthritic. I did suggest that she take her suggestion and, um, well, nevermind...
So I'm taking it easy on my hands and giving them a chance to loosen up. OK, I'm not entirely not knitting, but I'm not using any needle larger than a 3.
And now I just feel in need of a nap!
Vacation from knitting?
All I know is that after my recent marathon knitting spree is that my hands hurt! :( I think it comes from a combination of using larger needles than I'm use to (8's & 9's instead of 1's & 2's) and supporting the weight of the items that I made. I mean, how much does a sock weigh? Nada.
A girlfriend at work suggested that maybe I was getting arthritic. I did suggest that she take her suggestion and, um, well, nevermind...
So I'm taking it easy on my hands and giving them a chance to loosen up. OK, I'm not entirely not knitting, but I'm not using any needle larger than a 3.
And now I just feel in need of a nap!
Thursday, December 26, 2002
Well Santa was a Knittin' Dude!
My sweetie gifted me with some Noro Silk Garden (enough for a big scarf), some needles, and a couple of knitting books. My Mommy Santa gave me an awesome gift of a wooden umbrella swift and a ball winder! Irina 'helped' me test it out last night ("But Sweetie, this is Mommy's toy.") And, finally, I can show the little knitting I did for the holiday this year.
Two Silk Garden scarves (the red for my Mom and the purple/gray for my SIL) and a purple hat for Irina (That turned out too big, but it is made out of Cascade 200 so I just felted it down)
She put it on and didn't take it off. She also thought the elves made it for her! ("Wow! Those elves sure were busy this year!")
And the result of two days of mayhem was that we were all sound asleep by 9:30 last night! (OK, I was asleep by 8:30)
My sweetie gifted me with some Noro Silk Garden (enough for a big scarf), some needles, and a couple of knitting books. My Mommy Santa gave me an awesome gift of a wooden umbrella swift and a ball winder! Irina 'helped' me test it out last night ("But Sweetie, this is Mommy's toy.") And, finally, I can show the little knitting I did for the holiday this year.
Two Silk Garden scarves (the red for my Mom and the purple/gray for my SIL) and a purple hat for Irina (That turned out too big, but it is made out of Cascade 200 so I just felted it down)
She put it on and didn't take it off. She also thought the elves made it for her! ("Wow! Those elves sure were busy this year!")
And the result of two days of mayhem was that we were all sound asleep by 9:30 last night! (OK, I was asleep by 8:30
Tuesday, December 24, 2002
Didn't finish knitting in time?
Or, didn't knit everything you wanted? Feel free to print a few of these up!
Big file, so give it a moment to open. And, yes, I know there's no space between "too" and "busy". So I screwed up! 'Kay?
And with that I wish everyone a Merry Christmas (or just a nice day off!) Two days of nutsy-ness begins at 2:30 this afternoon, so I'll see you all in a few days!
Or, didn't knit everything you wanted? Feel free to print a few of these up!
Big file, so give it a moment to open. And, yes, I know there's no space between "too" and "busy". So I screwed up! 'Kay?
And with that I wish everyone a Merry Christmas (or just a nice day off!) Two days of nutsy-ness begins at 2:30 this afternoon, so I'll see you all in a few days!
Monday, December 23, 2002
And here's my favorite model...
showing off what I am calling the "Amazing 72 Hour Sweater" (aka: the result of crazed weasel knitting)
It's kind of funny. That was the fastest I have ever made a sweater, of any size. I mean, I really pushed myself to get it done as quickly as possible. With something like that I'd expect mistakes (especially from me); but this has turned out to be the most technically 'perfect' sweaters that I have ever done. I am really rather pleased with it.
And yes, my silly kid has big blue eyes...
showing off what I am calling the "Amazing 72 Hour Sweater" (aka: the result of crazed weasel knitting)
It's kind of funny. That was the fastest I have ever made a sweater, of any size. I mean, I really pushed myself to get it done as quickly as possible. With something like that I'd expect mistakes (especially from me); but this has turned out to be the most technically 'perfect' sweaters that I have ever done. I am really rather pleased with it.
And yes, my silly kid has big blue eyes...
Sunday, December 22, 2002
It is quiet here.
Tony has taken Irina out to his parents today, giving me the chance for some nice, quiet, unstressful time to myself. My single goal for today is to finish Irina's sweater, which shouldn't be too much of a problem. I have one button band to knit and then just have to finish seaming it up.
I'm trying to decide what to do about the buttons. I'm considering breaking out the Fimo and making them, but I think that those might to be taken off every time the sweater is washed. And I am way to lazy to consider that! I think a quick swing down to Jo-Anne Fabrics after work tomorrow will be in order.
Tony has taken Irina out to his parents today, giving me the chance for some nice, quiet, unstressful time to myself. My single goal for today is to finish Irina's sweater, which shouldn't be too much of a problem. I have one button band to knit and then just have to finish seaming it up.
I'm trying to decide what to do about the buttons. I'm considering breaking out the Fimo and making them, but I think that those might to be taken off every time the sweater is washed. And I am way to lazy to consider that! I think a quick swing down to Jo-Anne Fabrics after work tomorrow will be in order.
Friday, December 20, 2002
8,734 stitches later and the back was finished at 11 last night. *Phew*
And, oh yes, To the woman who was tailgating me down Route 9 yesterday, and then blew past me, in the breakdown lane, and through the red light:
Nyah, nyah, nyah!!! Didn't expect the police car to be sitting on the other side of the bridge, did you?!? :P~~~~~~~~~~
And, oh yes, To the woman who was tailgating me down Route 9 yesterday, and then blew past me, in the breakdown lane, and through the red light:
Nyah, nyah, nyah!!! Didn't expect the police car to be sitting on the other side of the bridge, did you?!? :P~~~~~~~~~~
Thursday, December 19, 2002
Crazed Weasel Knitting
That's what I'm going to be doing over the next few days.
I made, and finished, the Homespun sweater for Irina...and it really, really, really sucked! (Pardon Moi French) I mean, it turned out really, really, really bad! (Really? No, really!) I won't even post a picture of it because 1) Irina refuses to put it back on, and 2) I don't want to be responsible for anyone hurting themself from falling off their chair laughing.
So the short one and I took a trip to Creative Warehouse late morning and I picked up some Plymouth Encore Colorspun in a really pretty rose to gray blend. My goal (hahahha) is to have a sweater finished for Irina to wear on Christmas eve. I started at three this afternoon and have 3 inches left to do on the back.
Funny thing about going to the LYS now, knowing that there are other knitbloggers in my area. I look at everyone in the store, wondering if I know them. Wondering if I've emailed them or left a message in their comments. Read their blogs and been alllowed into a part of their lives. Hey, Philip's Mommy, are you reading this?
I know, I'm strange. So I'm going to go knit now...
(btw: crazed weasel knitting is a phrase that my friend Liz came up with. A highly technical term that any knitter can relate to)
That's what I'm going to be doing over the next few days.
I made, and finished, the Homespun sweater for Irina...and it really, really, really sucked! (Pardon Moi French) I mean, it turned out really, really, really bad! (Really? No, really!) I won't even post a picture of it because 1) Irina refuses to put it back on, and 2) I don't want to be responsible for anyone hurting themself from falling off their chair laughing.
So the short one and I took a trip to Creative Warehouse late morning and I picked up some Plymouth Encore Colorspun in a really pretty rose to gray blend. My goal (hahahha) is to have a sweater finished for Irina to wear on Christmas eve. I started at three this afternoon and have 3 inches left to do on the back.
Funny thing about going to the LYS now, knowing that there are other knitbloggers in my area. I look at everyone in the store, wondering if I know them. Wondering if I've emailed them or left a message in their comments. Read their blogs and been alllowed into a part of their lives. Hey, Philip's Mommy, are you reading this?
I know, I'm strange. So I'm going to go knit now...
(btw: crazed weasel knitting is a phrase that my friend Liz came up with. A highly technical term that any knitter can relate to)
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
Monday, December 16, 2002
And so why am I awake? Wassup wid dat?
We ended up having a crazy busy sort of afternoon. It turned out to be a day of sorting and organizing. All to try to fit in the tree! How cleaning out Irina's closet fit into that scheme, I don't know...but it somehow ended up being done.
And in her closet I found a sheizer load of yarn that I forgot I had! I think my stash increased by a third. I feel like such a dork! Anyhow, after looking at what I pulled out of the closet (most of which was Red Heart), I decided to have Tony take it to his church. There are ladies there who do a lot of charity knitting and if they can use it they are more than welcome to it! I'd like to say that I'd keep it and do the charity knitting here, but it is a *TON* of yarn, and I'd feel guilty because I'd never get to it. Send it where it can get some good use, I say.
I did run across some Woolease Homespun that I've decided to use for a cardigan for Irina. Actually, at 2 stitches per inch on size 10.5 needles, I've already finished the back!
Well, my spelling is going downhill rapidly, and the letters on the keyboard keep rearranging themselves, so I guess it's time to go to bed!
We ended up having a crazy busy sort of afternoon. It turned out to be a day of sorting and organizing. All to try to fit in the tree! How cleaning out Irina's closet fit into that scheme, I don't know...but it somehow ended up being done.
And in her closet I found a sheizer load of yarn that I forgot I had! I think my stash increased by a third. I feel like such a dork! Anyhow, after looking at what I pulled out of the closet (most of which was Red Heart), I decided to have Tony take it to his church. There are ladies there who do a lot of charity knitting and if they can use it they are more than welcome to it! I'd like to say that I'd keep it and do the charity knitting here, but it is a *TON* of yarn, and I'd feel guilty because I'd never get to it. Send it where it can get some good use, I say.
I did run across some Woolease Homespun that I've decided to use for a cardigan for Irina. Actually, at 2 stitches per inch on size 10.5 needles, I've already finished the back!
Well, my spelling is going downhill rapidly, and the letters on the keyboard keep rearranging themselves, so I guess it's time to go to bed!
Sunday, December 15, 2002
Well, Yay Hooray! I can see me again. I know, I'm more thrilled than anyone else.
Today is going to be a finishing day I think. I've got a bunch of things that are 'almost' done. That's the intention, anyway. I've decided to call it quits with Project X. Truthfully, I haven't worked on it for two weeks. I mean, the thought was great, but it really has been less that inspiring to work on. I'll keep working, but calling a Christmas gift is just plain silly. (I got an awesome alternative, anyway.)
Am I the only person tired of that damn Staples ad? Yawn.
We've got to get a Christmas tree today!
I watched Frosty the Snowman with Irina last night! It was the first time that she had seen it. When it started she wasn't terribly interested. After all, compared to today's animation, it is visually slow; but when the magic top hat landed on Frosty's head and he came to life!!! The look on her face was beautiful...It was great because I was able to watch it for the first time all over again just by watching her face.
Today is going to be a finishing day I think. I've got a bunch of things that are 'almost' done. That's the intention, anyway. I've decided to call it quits with Project X. Truthfully, I haven't worked on it for two weeks. I mean, the thought was great, but it really has been less that inspiring to work on. I'll keep working, but calling a Christmas gift is just plain silly. (I got an awesome alternative, anyway.)
Am I the only person tired of that damn Staples ad? Yawn.
We've got to get a Christmas tree today!
I watched Frosty the Snowman with Irina last night! It was the first time that she had seen it. When it started she wasn't terribly interested. After all, compared to today's animation, it is visually slow; but when the magic top hat landed on Frosty's head and he came to life!!! The look on her face was beautiful...It was great because I was able to watch it for the first time all over again just by watching her face.
Friday, December 13, 2002
Ohhh, The Temptation!
Clara is going to do her best not to gloat at her score, but have you seen the prices at the store in Denmark that she ordered her new knitting kit? If you haven't, GO! Shoo, shoo! (And here's a handy currency converter what it'll really cost ya).
Clara is going to do her best not to gloat at her score, but have you seen the prices at the store in Denmark that she ordered her new knitting kit? If you haven't, GO! Shoo, shoo! (And here's a handy currency converter what it'll really cost ya).
Hmmm...Virtual chocolate and angora socks for cold tootsies...Both very happy things indeed! And, yes, Kat, you are close enough!
Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
Anyone got some time to share with me?
I went and picked up some Noro Silk Garden to make a scarf for my SIL for Christmas (Lisa, you don't read this, do you?) I just lurve it so! I figure this way I get the benefit of working with it without the guilt of spending $$$ on myself! Irina is also insisting on a black scarf, and picked out a skein of yarn for me to use.
Now I just need 4 or 5 more hours in the day.
I really hadn't planned on knitting for christmas. Next year I will change my mind earlier...like in January!
I went and picked up some Noro Silk Garden to make a scarf for my SIL for Christmas (Lisa, you don't read this, do you?) I just lurve it so! I figure this way I get the benefit of working with it without the guilt of spending $$$ on myself! Irina is also insisting on a black scarf, and picked out a skein of yarn for me to use.
Now I just need 4 or 5 more hours in the day.
I really hadn't planned on knitting for christmas. Next year I will change my mind earlier...like in January!
Sunday, December 08, 2002
That fuzzy fellow off on the left...
(getting the neck scratch of a lifetime) would be our resident fur baby, Topper. 18lbs of purrin' lurve! And he is quite happy that we have finally acknowledged that he is of royal lineage...
We are lucky that he has consented to live with us for the last 6 years.
(No, he's not fat at 18lbs! He's just bigger than most small dogs!)
(getting the neck scratch of a lifetime) would be our resident fur baby, Topper. 18lbs of purrin' lurve! And he is quite happy that we have finally acknowledged that he is of royal lineage...
We are lucky that he has consented to live with us for the last 6 years.
(No, he's not fat at 18lbs! He's just bigger than most small dogs!)
Friday, December 06, 2002
Home again today
When a major depression bout is in full swing it's nice to have happy things to look at. And my two happy things for today are the new edition of Kitty (I see socks that I may just have to make!), and that Darilyn's knitting message board is live!
Both are very cool and you must go visit. Now. What are you still doing here?
When a major depression bout is in full swing it's nice to have happy things to look at. And my two happy things for today are the new edition of Kitty (I see socks that I may just have to make!), and that Darilyn's knitting message board is live!
Both are very cool and you must go visit. Now. What are you still doing here?
Thursday, December 05, 2002
So I'm looking around for a picture of Eleanor Roosevelt knitting, and number 4 in the Google search is our very own Fab Miz Carolyn! I should have known she'd have one!
Another cold day here in the NorthEast, and we're waiting for it to snow. A good day to stay in, hang out with the girlie, surf blog rings, and knit. Now if I can just convince Irina to go along with my lazy plans!
Am I the only person who lulls herself to sleep at night looking through knitting catalogues fantasizing about which yarns I'd like to use next?
Am I the only person who lulls herself to sleep at night looking through knitting catalogues fantasizing about which yarns I'd like to use next?
Wednesday, December 04, 2002
Oh my...
I have discovered, really fallen hard for, Noro Silk Garden yarn. I spent a good long time in front of a store sample yesterday just fondling it. And the colors! The COLORS! I've always wanted to do a sweater with the colors of the sunsets that we sometimes see out our windows. Though at $11.95 for 110 yards it's not going to happen any time soon!...maybe a scarf...
I have discovered, really fallen hard for, Noro Silk Garden yarn. I spent a good long time in front of a store sample yesterday just fondling it. And the colors! The COLORS! I've always wanted to do a sweater with the colors of the sunsets that we sometimes see out our windows. Though at $11.95 for 110 yards it's not going to happen any time soon!...maybe a scarf...
Tuesday, December 03, 2002
Monday, December 02, 2002
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