Deep olive green, soft dark red…yarn that is. Yet another order of yarns for two projects in the Vintage Knits book has arrived from elann.com. Gotta go work on my Veste Everest before anything else.
Archive for May, 2006
Mother Load of Yarn
Posted in Uncategorized on May 31, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
It has arrived…
Posted in Uncategorized on May 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Rooftop Room Cat, that is. Ah…dare I start to watch it now or…watch episode 14 on AZN tonight? Maybe just one little episode at a time.
Veste Everest is moving along. I started the front while working on the back…now where did I put that other circ. needle so I can [...]
Memorial Day
Posted in Uncategorized on May 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to those that have fought for our freedom, have taken the last stand and will do so again. This Memorial Day is for you.
Sunday was a lazy day…sat at the dining room table, read Eunny’s blog from the first entry to date and knit on my vest. Not a whole lot [...]
In the works
Posted in Uncategorized on May 28, 2006 | 2 Comments »
“When I grow up…I will be a great knitter.” So you say, how old is this girl anyways? I’m old enough to be a parent of a soon-to-be high school grad (see below for more grad info and announcement pic).
For the one or two people that visit my blog, you may [...]
Friday…and of course, it’s raining…
Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Don’t you just hate to frog…rip it, rip it, rip it. Tonight, while watching the AZN channel with DD#1, I spliced my Highland Wool for the back of my vest. Several rows later I look at it and it doesn’t look good. Damn, damn, damn. I will join the new yarn [...]
Visions of Sugar Plums with Grey Vest
Posted in Uncategorized on May 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Sunday I started another vest, from Peruvian Collection Highland Wool I purchased from elann.com. While getting the rib done and starting the back of the vest, I started and finished reading Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich. What a lovely, restful evening. Reading a light hearted and funny book while [...]
Side-Way Ribs
Posted in Uncategorized on May 21, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Side-Way Ribs Sweater:Pattern: Norah Gaughan, Knitscene Magazine Fall/Winter 05Yarn: Schoeller Stahl Wonderwool Tweed, purchased from elann.comYarn Contents: 51% virgin wool, 43% acrylic, 6% nylonNeedles: US 13Started: March 26, 2006Completed: May 20, 2006
Knit in two pieces, left and right, reversing front bind offs. Sweater is not suppose to meet in middle [...]
It’s Official…
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20, 2006 | 1 Comment »
I am now completely done with my Side-Way Ribs Cardi (pattern by Norah Gaughan)in the Knitscene magazine (Fall/Winter 05). Its blocked and drying. I will post stats and pic tomorrow.
Whew. Now should I get back to my Blue Sky Shrug or start another Cozy? Scarf? Sweater? So many [...]
Almost, almost done
Posted in Uncategorized on May 17, 2006 | 2 Comments »
I’ve only five inches to go of rib then I can bind off and a few more inches…I’ll be three needle bind offin’ the back. Yahoo.
Whew…it’s warm today. Not as warm as yesterday, but still up there. Picked up some Paul Newman’s Lemonade and some fresh strawberries for, you got it, strawberry [...]
New Book…any reviews?
Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Knitters of the world, any reviews on this book? I will most likely request it from the library. My reviews on the recent knitting books have been only 1 of about 5 have inspired me. I will say, I did purchase One Skein sight unseen, not my usual standard. Luckily, the [...]
