As a kid, what did you look forward to most about summer vacation/break/holiday?
I think I loved going to Girl Scout camp the most. Thats where I learned how to do a square knot, light a fire and make the most delicious smores!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Tutti Frutti, please!
On My Needles:
Right now I'm knitting what I'm calling the Tutti Frutti Socks. The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock yarn on US size 2 needles.
I just turned the heel on these socks and now I'm sliding up the leg seeings how these are toe-up socks. The pattern is a Wendy Knits pattern (toe-up socks with gusset heel).
Also on my needles is Monica. This tank top is for my daughter Aija (she's 7) and was in the Spring 07 Knitty. I'm knitting it in Cotton-Ease by Lion Brand on size 6 needles. I'm actually using the Knit Picks Harmony needles which are so sharp I actually got a knitting injury from. I've got a little callous/blister on my right index finger from pushing the left hand needle down. Here's a pic of the work so far.
Not much to show but then again, it's just a tube with a ruffle on the top with straps basically. Alot of people have knit this over on Ravelry so check it out.
In other news, I most likely will not be posting for awhile b/c I'm going to vacation to Oklahoma with my family. Wish me luck on the 17 hour drive down!!!
Right now I'm knitting what I'm calling the Tutti Frutti Socks. The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock yarn on US size 2 needles.
I just turned the heel on these socks and now I'm sliding up the leg seeings how these are toe-up socks. The pattern is a Wendy Knits pattern (toe-up socks with gusset heel).
Also on my needles is Monica. This tank top is for my daughter Aija (she's 7) and was in the Spring 07 Knitty. I'm knitting it in Cotton-Ease by Lion Brand on size 6 needles. I'm actually using the Knit Picks Harmony needles which are so sharp I actually got a knitting injury from. I've got a little callous/blister on my right index finger from pushing the left hand needle down. Here's a pic of the work so far.
Not much to show but then again, it's just a tube with a ruffle on the top with straps basically. Alot of people have knit this over on Ravelry so check it out.
In other news, I most likely will not be posting for awhile b/c I'm going to vacation to Oklahoma with my family. Wish me luck on the 17 hour drive down!!!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Secret Pal 12 Question of the Week
What is your favorite summertime drink??
I love Dr. Pepper all year long and I also like the blended creme drinks @ Starbucks during the summer. I even used to chew Dr. Pepper gum when I was in middle school. Anybody remember that gum?? It was yummy!
I love Dr. Pepper all year long and I also like the blended creme drinks @ Starbucks during the summer. I even used to chew Dr. Pepper gum when I was in middle school. Anybody remember that gum?? It was yummy!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Knittin' and Sittin'
I spent some time @ Border's recently and I picked up these...The latest copy of Simply Knitting (a UK mag I like because it always includes a free gift with each copy) and the Harlot's new book!
The free gift was a set of cable needles which I used right away to finish up the hood on CPH (pics coming soon!)
I also started work on Amanda's Squatty Sidekick; a felted bag I saw on Ravelry. It's a free download on the Knitting Daily website. Here is a VERY bad pic of the bottom of the bag.
It's a pretty quick knit (it's knit with worsted weight wool on size 10.5 US needles). The only reason it isnt actually done yet is b/c I stopped working on it to finish the hood on CPH. All I have left to do on that is the button band. I'm so close to finishing I can't believe it and it fits great! This is gonna be my fall/winter jacket for sure! I love it!
The free gift was a set of cable needles which I used right away to finish up the hood on CPH (pics coming soon!)
I also started work on Amanda's Squatty Sidekick; a felted bag I saw on Ravelry. It's a free download on the Knitting Daily website. Here is a VERY bad pic of the bottom of the bag.
It's a pretty quick knit (it's knit with worsted weight wool on size 10.5 US needles). The only reason it isnt actually done yet is b/c I stopped working on it to finish the hood on CPH. All I have left to do on that is the button band. I'm so close to finishing I can't believe it and it fits great! This is gonna be my fall/winter jacket for sure! I love it!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Secret Pal 12 Questionaire
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I love sock yarns; wool/nylon blends, cotton blends, etc. I'm trying to stay away from the really icky acrylics.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I store my st8 needles in glass vases on my dining room table, all circs and interchangeable are in their own cases.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I would say I'm a fearless beginner/intermediate. I've gone past scarves and hats but have not tackled fair isle or intarisa yet. I've been knitting about 2 years.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yep its right here.
5. What's your favorite scent? I like clean scents, flowers, sweet smells. Nothing too earthy.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I like caramel ANYTHING.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I don't spin but I do a little crochet and I like to sew.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I listen to all different kinds of music and yes I can listen to MP3's.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I don't like earthy tones (greens, browns, tan, etc) but I love pink, purple and red.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a spouse, 3 kids and a dog.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yep. I've been meaning to knit myself a poncho; just havent got around to it.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I love to knit socks, handbags, etc.
13. What are you knitting right now? Socks, a baby blanket, and CPH.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I would love to receive something handmade, are you kidding? Thats what this is all about!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I've been doing just about everything on circs or dpns.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes I do.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? 6 months
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas!
19. Is there anything that you collect? Hello kitty anything. I've been stalking Hello Kitty yarn and needles on ebay so don't you try to buy it out from under me!! LOL
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I read Simply Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knit 1. , and Vogue Knitting. I'd love to get my hands on the Vogue Stitcnionaries.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Intaria and fair isle. I really should think about taking a class. I have no one around who can teach me.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I wear a size 10 ladies shoe and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to knit socks for myself and my family.
23. When is your birthday? December 4th
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Sinnomen1977...add me as a friend!
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I store my st8 needles in glass vases on my dining room table, all circs and interchangeable are in their own cases.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I would say I'm a fearless beginner/intermediate. I've gone past scarves and hats but have not tackled fair isle or intarisa yet. I've been knitting about 2 years.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yep its right here.
5. What's your favorite scent? I like clean scents, flowers, sweet smells. Nothing too earthy.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I like caramel ANYTHING.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I don't spin but I do a little crochet and I like to sew.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I listen to all different kinds of music and yes I can listen to MP3's.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I don't like earthy tones (greens, browns, tan, etc) but I love pink, purple and red.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a spouse, 3 kids and a dog.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yep. I've been meaning to knit myself a poncho; just havent got around to it.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I love to knit socks, handbags, etc.
13. What are you knitting right now? Socks, a baby blanket, and CPH.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I would love to receive something handmade, are you kidding? Thats what this is all about!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I've been doing just about everything on circs or dpns.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes I do.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? 6 months
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas!
19. Is there anything that you collect? Hello kitty anything. I've been stalking Hello Kitty yarn and needles on ebay so don't you try to buy it out from under me!! LOL
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I read Simply Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knit 1. , and Vogue Knitting. I'd love to get my hands on the Vogue Stitcnionaries.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Intaria and fair isle. I really should think about taking a class. I have no one around who can teach me.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I wear a size 10 ladies shoe and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to knit socks for myself and my family.
23. When is your birthday? December 4th
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Sinnomen1977...add me as a friend!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Big Bad Baby Blanket v2.0
Okay. So I'm working on another B4 for my nephew this time. I kinda owed him a blankie and now that he's around 6 months old I think it's a little overdue.
I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Yellow on size 10.5 US needles. I've used up almost the entire skien of yarn plus a tiny bit more for the seed stitch border.
I'm also still working on the Magic Stripes socks in denim. Almost done there and then onto the no purl monkeys!
I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Yellow on size 10.5 US needles. I've used up almost the entire skien of yarn plus a tiny bit more for the seed stitch border.
I'm also still working on the Magic Stripes socks in denim. Almost done there and then onto the no purl monkeys!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Nob Hill
The Nob Hill is truly finished. Here is a pic from the front of the shrug.
Here's a pic of the back.
It's been finished for awhile I just haven't had the time to take pics of it. I finished it @ The Cultured Purl during knit night. Now I'd better wear it b4 it becomes too warm to wear.
CPH Update!!!
I sat the CPH down for awhile; I don't know if I'm going to finish it right now or put it away until fall. It's a little warm for a lap full of wool right now.
Here's a pic of the back.
It's been finished for awhile I just haven't had the time to take pics of it. I finished it @ The Cultured Purl during knit night. Now I'd better wear it b4 it becomes too warm to wear.
CPH Update!!!
I sat the CPH down for awhile; I don't know if I'm going to finish it right now or put it away until fall. It's a little warm for a lap full of wool right now.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)