Something Elizabeth posted has gotten me totally excited, although I have 5 whole months of waiting ahead! I think though, that it means I should finish the socks from the yarn I bought on last year's excursion, or at least work on the shawl I started there last year LOL oh me and my stack of WIPs!
I really should work on my mittens, since the cold is not ending any time soon!! I would welcome those wooly goodies.
Speaking of wool, we bought the cat a new toy for $1. It's a wool mouse, and it says when he chews it up a bit and it feels loose, to tie it up in a sock and throw it in with the laundry. DUH. Coulda made that myself LOL
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Showing posts with label knitting. Show all posts
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
FO!
Yay FO! Took a month, which it shouldn't have, but hey. They are done, which means I can make my own pair to replace the ones that disappeared. ugh. My hands are SO cold in this darn coldest winter in way too many years.
Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted on 1 and 3. Threw them in my mom's washer on the 'ultra handwash' cycle which is fantastic. They came out with the wonkiness from between the needles all taken care of. Gave them a gentle stretch and they are perfect!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Happy Birthday to me!
Haha, I know some of you are like "You had your birthday?" I didn't (it's in two weeks) but I spent all my money!!
I took the check from my MIL and went to KnitPicks. I wanted sizes 1 and 2 dpns in the mm I don't have, and broke a size 3 of my CPY ones. Plus I'd always wanted to try the Harmony needles as they are SO nice looking! I went crazy =)
I bought: Size 1 (2.5mm), size 2 (3mm), size 3 (3.25mm), size 7 (4.5mm) in the dpns, and then the tips in size 4 (3.5mm) and 5 (3.75mm).
The tips are the most common size I use for lace knitting, and never seem to have a needle free (maybe I should finish one project before moving on to the next, eh?), I love tiny needles (although I don't knit socks...) and the largest dpn I own is 6, so need to expand.
Then I got 9 hanks of Gloss in Burgundy to make Thermal as I have been eyeing it since it came out. I think I recall people saying it was short if you knit as written, and I had a few extra bucks so added a skein more than my size called for. I love this yarn and can't wait to wear this!!
And THEN!! I got a Wii Fit!!! YAY!!!!!!!! One of my coworkers saw me in the hall yesterday and asked if I was still looking for it. He was in a GameStop on Tuesday and they actually had some in stock. So I dashed back to my desk and called the store. He told me they had a few and of course he can't hold it. So I call my mom since home is closer to the store than my work, and she shuts off the oven and runs over there to get the LAST one. I am so stoked to have this!!
So yes, I spent all of my birthday money two weeks before my birthday LOL
I took the check from my MIL and went to KnitPicks. I wanted sizes 1 and 2 dpns in the mm I don't have, and broke a size 3 of my CPY ones. Plus I'd always wanted to try the Harmony needles as they are SO nice looking! I went crazy =)
I bought: Size 1 (2.5mm), size 2 (3mm), size 3 (3.25mm), size 7 (4.5mm) in the dpns, and then the tips in size 4 (3.5mm) and 5 (3.75mm).
The tips are the most common size I use for lace knitting, and never seem to have a needle free (maybe I should finish one project before moving on to the next, eh?), I love tiny needles (although I don't knit socks...) and the largest dpn I own is 6, so need to expand.
Then I got 9 hanks of Gloss in Burgundy to make Thermal as I have been eyeing it since it came out. I think I recall people saying it was short if you knit as written, and I had a few extra bucks so added a skein more than my size called for. I love this yarn and can't wait to wear this!!
And THEN!! I got a Wii Fit!!! YAY!!!!!!!! One of my coworkers saw me in the hall yesterday and asked if I was still looking for it. He was in a GameStop on Tuesday and they actually had some in stock. So I dashed back to my desk and called the store. He told me they had a few and of course he can't hold it. So I call my mom since home is closer to the store than my work, and she shuts off the oven and runs over there to get the LAST one. I am so stoked to have this!!
So yes, I spent all of my birthday money two weeks before my birthday LOL
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Knitting Update!
Road trip to Iowa last weekend. Knit the rest of sock #1 and the entire foot (ready to turn heel) on sock #2.
I somehow lost my amazing mittens between last winter and this winter. So bummed! My hands have been SO cold. So now that the negative temps are done (at least for now!) I have yarn to make more, because my uncle spoiled me. My bro was with me and picked out yarn for mittens as well:
It is called "Navy Nite" but is definitely purple. Strange. He'll wear them though. Mine will have the same turquoise with a darker turquoise as the main color.
FO! Dolman top from Knit So Fine. Yarn bought half off at Stitches. Fits fine, just the BO on the front piece is too tight so it is hard to get on and off but I like it!
Yay gratuitous kitty shot! He's so sweet when he is sleeping
It's been snowing for about 20 hours! So pretty, but a pain driving in it, ugh!
I somehow lost my amazing mittens between last winter and this winter. So bummed! My hands have been SO cold. So now that the negative temps are done (at least for now!) I have yarn to make more, because my uncle spoiled me. My bro was with me and picked out yarn for mittens as well:
It is called "Navy Nite" but is definitely purple. Strange. He'll wear them though. Mine will have the same turquoise with a darker turquoise as the main color.
FO! Dolman top from Knit So Fine. Yarn bought half off at Stitches. Fits fine, just the BO on the front piece is too tight so it is hard to get on and off but I like it!
Yay gratuitous kitty shot! He's so sweet when he is sleeping
It's been snowing for about 20 hours! So pretty, but a pain driving in it, ugh!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Knitting
I stayed home sick yesterday...ugh. Just a general weariness/yuckiness etc. I had bound off the Hemlock Ring Blanket Wednesday night. Yesterday I finished knitting the sleeve of my Dolman top, and seamed the bottom front and back on one side. Once I seam that, and the sleeve seams, I can pick up stitches for the ribbed band that connects the sleeve pieces to the bottom pieces, and also around the neckline. I can't wait to wear this! I love the fabric it is creating, even with size 3 (I think...and 1 for the ribbing!) needles.
Next up: I think I'll do the "Back to School" vest in Fitted Knits. I think I just may have enough of the yarn Ana spun for me in exchange for me knitting a shawl...might squeak by. Need to see where I can conserve yarn on it.
Also, the library got in the new MDK book, and I am definitely in love with the Daily Sweater. I may even have enough yarn to do it...I was thinking my Berella "4" that I have stashed could be perfect. We shall see! All of a sudden I'm on fire for knitting. yay!
Next up: I think I'll do the "Back to School" vest in Fitted Knits. I think I just may have enough of the yarn Ana spun for me in exchange for me knitting a shawl...might squeak by. Need to see where I can conserve yarn on it.
Also, the library got in the new MDK book, and I am definitely in love with the Daily Sweater. I may even have enough yarn to do it...I was thinking my Berella "4" that I have stashed could be perfect. We shall see! All of a sudden I'm on fire for knitting. yay!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Hemlock Ring - Almost Done!
All that's left is the edging...I couldn't do it last night as I wrote down the BO row incorrectly and was left with a mess so had to wait til I got to work today to check the pattern. D'oh!
Bezzie accused me of being a super fast knitter. Alas, I was not too busy this week, being able to come home after work each day but one, which meant plenty of knitting time. I sit on the couch with the cat, watching Food Network and knitting. Welcome to my life! At least I go to the gym beforehand so I am then allowed to lounge around.
Hopefully I'll finish tonight! 8 days for a baby blanket. Not too shabby!
What, momma?
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Hemlock Ring Blanket
Yay knitting!
I cast on Sunday night for this:
It's Knit Pick's Swish Superwash worsted in Sunshine..and it definitely isn't so crayon-yellow as this pic shows it. Late night, etc. Crappy, but hey, you get to see some progress for once.
(oh, the heart? Cuz I realized my coupon holder was there in the corner, with my phone number for the world to see...Photobucket has some cool editing features so I plopped a "sticker" right over it ;) )
I cast on Sunday night for this:
It's Knit Pick's Swish Superwash worsted in Sunshine..and it definitely isn't so crayon-yellow as this pic shows it. Late night, etc. Crappy, but hey, you get to see some progress for once.
(oh, the heart? Cuz I realized my coupon holder was there in the corner, with my phone number for the world to see...Photobucket has some cool editing features so I plopped a "sticker" right over it ;) )
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Dolman Top Progress
Well, Here we have the finished back (rectangle piece), front (rectangle topped with a triangle), and the start of the sleeve (cuff to cuff).
I am a teensy bit worried about the front piece. I think I decreased too tightly, and I'm hoping it doesn't pose an issue when seaming. We shall see. I am thoroughly enjoying this knit, and skein #2 is NOT rubbing off on my fingers, which is a relief. I have a wish of wearing this to a special work meeting on October 30th, so cross your fingers! Hubby says I can do it
I am a teensy bit worried about the front piece. I think I decreased too tightly, and I'm hoping it doesn't pose an issue when seaming. We shall see. I am thoroughly enjoying this knit, and skein #2 is NOT rubbing off on my fingers, which is a relief. I have a wish of wearing this to a special work meeting on October 30th, so cross your fingers! Hubby says I can do it
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Knitting...with actual photos!
Yes, it is true. I would have updated yesterday except, silly me, first time using a USB cable with a camera...thought I could bypass the whole transferring pics from SD to flash at home so I can upload here at work. But I plugged it in, and realized that duh...the photos are on the SD card so trying to read the internal memory doesn't do a lick of good. So here we are...
Yeah, about 2 more inches were done last night before choir practice. Lots o free time on Wednesdays! This is the back of the Dolman Top from Knit So Fine.
Close up of the pretty colors. Except the concentration of black dye in the yarn means the stripes on my fingers from where I wrap the yarn is par for the course. Alas.
And this is what makes knitting completely worth it. Joy on children's faces. Happy 2nd Birthday!
Yeah, about 2 more inches were done last night before choir practice. Lots o free time on Wednesdays! This is the back of the Dolman Top from Knit So Fine.
Close up of the pretty colors. Except the concentration of black dye in the yarn means the stripes on my fingers from where I wrap the yarn is par for the course. Alas.
And this is what makes knitting completely worth it. Joy on children's faces. Happy 2nd Birthday!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
A Knitting Update
Today I am home sick, so I will take a bit of time to knit on my Lace Leaf Pullover (all Ravelry links). I'm posting from the library at the moment (yes, home sick means I can run to the grocery store and the library. We need veggies) and I checked my account and Knit So Fine is ready to be picked up, which means I can get ready to knit my next project, but not until I finish Lace Leaf. I'm going to knit the Dolman Top which is the only project that jumped out of the book and said I needed to make it. I bought yarn at Stitches and am all set, Blue Moon Fiber Arts' Seduction in Obsidian. Very exciting to knit a "higher end" top...since the yarn was so costly and Matt was like, "how much???" "but it was half off! and I have been so good using yarn from my stash!" "okay..."
I need to plan a baby project for a baby coming in December to a couple who have had such difficulty getting to this stage. I don't think they're finding out ahead, so I'm thinking blanket as I don't think I have any yarn to make a unisex sweater.
Pics soon, promise! The pics of Lace Leaf WIP is not flattering due to the construction. heh.
I need to plan a baby project for a baby coming in December to a couple who have had such difficulty getting to this stage. I don't think they're finding out ahead, so I'm thinking blanket as I don't think I have any yarn to make a unisex sweater.
Pics soon, promise! The pics of Lace Leaf WIP is not flattering due to the construction. heh.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Stitches!
I had the opportunity to go to Stitches Midwest with jpknits. We had a GRAND time! Except she is just the WORST enabler. ugh.
We got samples:
And cherry tree hill:
I bought 4 skeins:
To make the Dolman Top from Knit So Fine
and 10 skeins:
to hopefully make the Lace Leaf Pullover from Loop-d-Loop. Not sure it will be quite enough yarn for the medium. But it's a quick knit and if I run out, maybe someone at Rav has some...I don't think it's an old color. We shall see
Two skeins of mystery silk, maybe 160 yds each, but only $3
Also finally finished these projects:
And that's about it. Yay for finally having Photos!
We got samples:
And cherry tree hill:
I bought 4 skeins:
To make the Dolman Top from Knit So Fine
and 10 skeins:
to hopefully make the Lace Leaf Pullover from Loop-d-Loop. Not sure it will be quite enough yarn for the medium. But it's a quick knit and if I run out, maybe someone at Rav has some...I don't think it's an old color. We shall see
Two skeins of mystery silk, maybe 160 yds each, but only $3
Also finally finished these projects:
And that's about it. Yay for finally having Photos!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
oh the joys of Fed Ex
Go figure this one out...
A customer from the UK needed some books urgently, and it was getting late last week Wednesday afternoon. I said we'd do our best and according to the FedEx website, even if we shipped it that late in the day it was still considered "today" and would arrive there Friday...because if we shipped Thursday it wouldn't arrive til Monday which was too late for them to use the book.
So I work with our recptionist to fill out all the airbills and make copies of invoices, etc. Then I sit back and watch the tracking online.
They arrived at Fed Ex at 7pm Wednesday.
They got to my customer at noon (6am here) Friday.
Yes, you did the math right. 35 hours, door-to-door.
Then last Friday I mail out Ceci's package containing Gianna's "welcome to the world" gift. The Fed Ex site says it will arrive Monday.
Monday comes, and the tracking online says "couldn't find recipient." uh, say what? I've sent things to her home before. So Ceci calls Fed Ex on Tuesday, and they will deliver it they say....
Tuesday, the Fed Ex site says that "no delivery attempted due to weather." Okay, this is Texas. What sort of weather would this be??
FINALLY, today, Wednesday, it was left on her doorstep at 3:30pm.
120 hours. to TEXAS. $5
36 hours. to the UK. $279
I guess this is one of those cases where you get what you pay for.
HAHA
A customer from the UK needed some books urgently, and it was getting late last week Wednesday afternoon. I said we'd do our best and according to the FedEx website, even if we shipped it that late in the day it was still considered "today" and would arrive there Friday...because if we shipped Thursday it wouldn't arrive til Monday which was too late for them to use the book.
So I work with our recptionist to fill out all the airbills and make copies of invoices, etc. Then I sit back and watch the tracking online.
They arrived at Fed Ex at 7pm Wednesday.
They got to my customer at noon (6am here) Friday.
Yes, you did the math right. 35 hours, door-to-door.
Then last Friday I mail out Ceci's package containing Gianna's "welcome to the world" gift. The Fed Ex site says it will arrive Monday.
Monday comes, and the tracking online says "couldn't find recipient." uh, say what? I've sent things to her home before. So Ceci calls Fed Ex on Tuesday, and they will deliver it they say....
Tuesday, the Fed Ex site says that "no delivery attempted due to weather." Okay, this is Texas. What sort of weather would this be??
FINALLY, today, Wednesday, it was left on her doorstep at 3:30pm.
120 hours. to TEXAS. $5
36 hours. to the UK. $279
I guess this is one of those cases where you get what you pay for.
HAHA
Friday, August 15, 2008
One more update...
Soooo yesterday I finished the turtle except to embroider the eyes. Hopefully tonight I can finish sewing on Norberta's arms so I can embroider that, too. All my embroidery floss is at my mom's, so I'll be picking some of that up tomorrow. This means I should be able to upload pics as well, either Saturday or Monday. whew. Cast off Matt's sock #1 and cast on sock #2, so yay there!
Getting ready for Stitches Midwest next week! Along with JPKnits and CelticCoyote. woot woot!
Getting ready for Stitches Midwest next week! Along with JPKnits and CelticCoyote. woot woot!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ravelympic Update
Yes, sorry...slow on the updates. Because I'm so busy knitting? Plus it's dull since photos are difficult to upload...I am trying to remember if my camera has a cable or not, which would make things easier.....
Anywho, here's what's up.
Turtle - Body is completed (sewn and stuffed). Casting on shell now on lunch break.
Dragon - Body assembled and stuffed. Legs stuffed. Need to sew on legs and wings, then do embroidery.
Matt's Socks - On cuff of sock #1. whew. He also works late two nights this week, so I can work on them undetected ;)
Vest - haven't touched. just need ends, buttons, blocking.
My socks - pretty much back-burnered. Not really a contender.
That's about it! Must finish errands and chores before Olympics are on tonight because it's women's gymnastics!!
(on my wish-list: a DPN holder. one of those fabric rolls...I should be able to make my own, however....)
Anywho, here's what's up.
Turtle - Body is completed (sewn and stuffed). Casting on shell now on lunch break.
Dragon - Body assembled and stuffed. Legs stuffed. Need to sew on legs and wings, then do embroidery.
Matt's Socks - On cuff of sock #1. whew. He also works late two nights this week, so I can work on them undetected ;)
Vest - haven't touched. just need ends, buttons, blocking.
My socks - pretty much back-burnered. Not really a contender.
That's about it! Must finish errands and chores before Olympics are on tonight because it's women's gymnastics!!
(on my wish-list: a DPN holder. one of those fabric rolls...I should be able to make my own, however....)
Monday, August 04, 2008
The Olypmics
I just LOVE the Olympics! And of course I will be at VBS during opening ceremonies...phooey. Except I get to play with my favorite babies all week, so that's great.
Anywho, I put all my Ravelry WIPS into the "Ravelympics" just so I get some stuff done...my socks in the sock event, two stuffed animals in the gift event, and two UFOs...a vest that needs ends, buttons and blocking, and Matt's socks, the first of which is near the cuff already.
Hopefully I get stuff done..and pics later this week when my KnitPicks order arrives
Anywho, I put all my Ravelry WIPS into the "Ravelympics" just so I get some stuff done...my socks in the sock event, two stuffed animals in the gift event, and two UFOs...a vest that needs ends, buttons and blocking, and Matt's socks, the first of which is near the cuff already.
Hopefully I get stuff done..and pics later this week when my KnitPicks order arrives
Friday, August 01, 2008
photo-less
I have about an inch to go until I do the heel on my sock!
Of course when I showed Matt my lovely sock he asked "what about my sock?" so I countered that he wouldn't wear it until winter with jeans and he said indeed he would wear them now with his navy dress pants!
Those will be next up...while I wait for my KnitPicks order to arrive...two of my coworkers paid for the yarn to make Norberta and Sheldon from Knitty for our co-workers' son who is turning two next month. Gotta knit fast!!
Of course when I showed Matt my lovely sock he asked "what about my sock?" so I countered that he wouldn't wear it until winter with jeans and he said indeed he would wear them now with his navy dress pants!
Those will be next up...while I wait for my KnitPicks order to arrive...two of my coworkers paid for the yarn to make Norberta and Sheldon from Knitty for our co-workers' son who is turning two next month. Gotta knit fast!!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Yay kitty! and Knitty!
Knitting camp was LOADS of fun. Now planning to attend stitches with Heather (CelticCoyote) and hopefully JPKnits.
I brought home more yarn than I brought to swap, plus we made that field trip to the yarn store....hehe
Gratuitous cat shot:
Love my kitty! We threw his little catnip mousy in the bag and he was off!
He just so BIG!
That's about it...our camping got my knitting mojo back. Some progress:
The best photo I could get of the stitch markers seiding made:
That's about it! Now to go knit whilst laundry goes...
I brought home more yarn than I brought to swap, plus we made that field trip to the yarn store....hehe
Gratuitous cat shot:
Love my kitty! We threw his little catnip mousy in the bag and he was off!
He just so BIG!
That's about it...our camping got my knitting mojo back. Some progress:
The best photo I could get of the stitch markers seiding made:
That's about it! Now to go knit whilst laundry goes...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A (rare) update
Hey y'all.
Sometimes I wonder what to blog here (and obviously not do anything about it) seeing as I have so many different groups of friends here on the internet. I could do the health/weight-loss thing, the knitting/crocheting/spinning thing, the church friends, the...everyone else.
So anyway, the CVS trips are continuing to go well, and Walgreens is looking pretty good for next month. We have a HUGE bag to take to Hesed House, and there are some things I don't think they have need for that I will drop off at Harvest. I like stocking up on things for myself (shampoo...I was definitely running low!) for FREE and getting more free stuff for others to use. Seriously, I spent cash to start-up at Walgreens, but at CVS I have spent $0 cash (using gift cards I got from transferring prescriptions) and received well over $500 in merchandise. It's crazy what they let you "get away with."
As for crafts, I crocheted this beautiful gift for a wee little baby girl who will be born next month. I can't share right now, so that the mommy doesn't see it! So excited. Just need to finish weaving ends and locate some buttons. Better hurry!
And next week I'm going up to Wisconsin for a fun few days of knitting and such..thanks to Elizabeth for planning it all...definitely looking forward to it since Matt will be out of town all week...*sniff* haha. party? Just me and the kitty, sitting at home. meow!
I also now joined Plurk. C'mon, see what it is HERE. I suppose it will be fun for a while and then I'll forget to check it. But then you lose Karma points. tricky!
Guess that's as much of an update as we need for now. Maybe I should do some actual work....
Sometimes I wonder what to blog here (and obviously not do anything about it) seeing as I have so many different groups of friends here on the internet. I could do the health/weight-loss thing, the knitting/crocheting/spinning thing, the church friends, the...everyone else.
So anyway, the CVS trips are continuing to go well, and Walgreens is looking pretty good for next month. We have a HUGE bag to take to Hesed House, and there are some things I don't think they have need for that I will drop off at Harvest. I like stocking up on things for myself (shampoo...I was definitely running low!) for FREE and getting more free stuff for others to use. Seriously, I spent cash to start-up at Walgreens, but at CVS I have spent $0 cash (using gift cards I got from transferring prescriptions) and received well over $500 in merchandise. It's crazy what they let you "get away with."
As for crafts, I crocheted this beautiful gift for a wee little baby girl who will be born next month. I can't share right now, so that the mommy doesn't see it! So excited. Just need to finish weaving ends and locate some buttons. Better hurry!
And next week I'm going up to Wisconsin for a fun few days of knitting and such..thanks to Elizabeth for planning it all...definitely looking forward to it since Matt will be out of town all week...*sniff* haha. party? Just me and the kitty, sitting at home. meow!
I also now joined Plurk. C'mon, see what it is HERE. I suppose it will be fun for a while and then I'll forget to check it. But then you lose Karma points. tricky!
Guess that's as much of an update as we need for now. Maybe I should do some actual work....
Monday, February 04, 2008
Sorry it took so long...
No excuses, really.
But we are thinking of getting a cat. I've been severely allergic to some cats in the past, but yesterday when I walked in the tiny room holding ten cats and played with one of them, I didn't suffer any adverse affects. Maybe one sneeze, but hey, that happens. We were looking here at Diva, a really calm and sweet calico. She seemed to like me, and would be good for our small apartment and the quietness of just the two of us. She used to live in a house with three kids, so she can tolerate a bit, I would imagine. Now we are waiting to be approved and call back to say when we can pick her up (they go to Petsmart on Sundays and Wednesdays). So tonight and tomorrow will be spent moving some furniture (we have so much....stuff. and we don't exactly like it. but we don't see too much we can easily get rid of. oh well) and making room for her things. But yay! my first pet. It's becoming exciting.
As for knitting...well, I think I will lose the space I was going to use to block my sweater. That's a pain...but hey. Kitty! And I can't leave my knitting out and about, at least at first. We'll have to see what all she gets herself into while we are out of the house. Need to see about how long we can leave her in a cage if needed, because it's difficult to train while not home, haha. And we don't want a cat in the bedroom at all, or else she could have easily stayed in there while we were at work...so it will take some thinking before we say for sure we want this kitty.
I have a vest that just needs blocking and buttons sewn. Also a sweater I really want to wear on Thursday for my birthday, but it needs 1.5 sleeves and blocking. But preliminary trials show it fits like a dream (yay!) So maybe I can knit a ton at lunch today and get it blocking before the cat shows up (happy birthday to me ;) )
That's about it...hopefully FO pics soon. and KITTY pics :)
But we are thinking of getting a cat. I've been severely allergic to some cats in the past, but yesterday when I walked in the tiny room holding ten cats and played with one of them, I didn't suffer any adverse affects. Maybe one sneeze, but hey, that happens. We were looking here at Diva, a really calm and sweet calico. She seemed to like me, and would be good for our small apartment and the quietness of just the two of us. She used to live in a house with three kids, so she can tolerate a bit, I would imagine. Now we are waiting to be approved and call back to say when we can pick her up (they go to Petsmart on Sundays and Wednesdays). So tonight and tomorrow will be spent moving some furniture (we have so much....stuff. and we don't exactly like it. but we don't see too much we can easily get rid of. oh well) and making room for her things. But yay! my first pet. It's becoming exciting.
As for knitting...well, I think I will lose the space I was going to use to block my sweater. That's a pain...but hey. Kitty! And I can't leave my knitting out and about, at least at first. We'll have to see what all she gets herself into while we are out of the house. Need to see about how long we can leave her in a cage if needed, because it's difficult to train while not home, haha. And we don't want a cat in the bedroom at all, or else she could have easily stayed in there while we were at work...so it will take some thinking before we say for sure we want this kitty.
I have a vest that just needs blocking and buttons sewn. Also a sweater I really want to wear on Thursday for my birthday, but it needs 1.5 sleeves and blocking. But preliminary trials show it fits like a dream (yay!) So maybe I can knit a ton at lunch today and get it blocking before the cat shows up (happy birthday to me ;) )
That's about it...hopefully FO pics soon. and KITTY pics :)
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
oops. over a month
sorry..no pics today. quick post while at work.
-got a promotion! yay! i get a desk and a computer and everything! go me go.
-crocheted a scarf for my church secretary, since she gave me yarn she bought and never was able to really learn to knit so i surprised her by returning the yarn in the form of a scarf.
-halfway done with my Lorna's Laces Helen's Lace shawl. want to wear it in two weeks, hmm...
-crocheted a baby sweater (so cute!) for a girl from church. shower in a few weeks i think...
happy turkey!
-got a promotion! yay! i get a desk and a computer and everything! go me go.
-crocheted a scarf for my church secretary, since she gave me yarn she bought and never was able to really learn to knit so i surprised her by returning the yarn in the form of a scarf.
-halfway done with my Lorna's Laces Helen's Lace shawl. want to wear it in two weeks, hmm...
-crocheted a baby sweater (so cute!) for a girl from church. shower in a few weeks i think...
happy turkey!
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