May 16, 2008
I love yarn
I have finally finished up spinning this stuff. It's been at least a year and a half when I got the roving (at Rhinebeck) I don't know what the total yardage is. It should be approx. 600 yards. It was 8 oz of fiber.
I am still working on my elf socks. I am still on the leg of the second one. I dunno if it will be done by the weekend.
I have been doing a little organizing over on my flickr account. I have taken photo's from the blog and set up a finished project gallery. It's kinda neat to see what I did for one year - through the years. There are definate phases that I go through. Like making a bunch of socks or calorimetries or mittens and hats. I am slowly adding stuff to ravelry to get myself organized over there too.
I see that I have 4 unfinished shawls going. We need to do something about that. I also need to start a bigger project than all these small things... I want something I can sink my teeth into. Like a sweater! I always seem to make them during the summer. Cookoo that I am.
Next week I am going to do a couple of book reviews for you. I picked up 2 new books for my birthday and I think I should do reviews on both. Just so you know, I PAID for both of these books. FULL PRICE too. I couldn't wait for Amazon to deliver. That's how good they are.
Have a great weekend!
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May 13, 2008
Hobby Hands 2
This time it was my turn to host
We had a much larger turn out! And different Hobbies! Let's see Helen was there doing needle felting with her husband Mike (on the right)He also did some needle felting. He made big meatball like balls for his drums. Stephanie on the left was doing linoleum block printing (she was using the digging out tool) Margaret brought her crocheting, Mr. Louis (next to Stephanie) brought a model to make. I did some spinning, My mother in law brought a foot stool to re "web". My husband worked on his model and my son played his nintendo ds (not very hobby like).
Everyone brought a dish to pass. Mr. Big Geek made spaghetti sauce, I made the meatballs and cooked up sausage, Helen and Mike brought a big salad(the size of Idaho)Stephanie brought yummy bread sticks, Margaret and Mr. Louis brought these:
mmmmmm..... peanut butter cups.....mmmmm.....
Over all a successful Hobby Hands! Lot's of laughs and good food.
OH! I also finished my Pippi Elf Knee Sock! Just one though.... I did start the other so I hope to have finished pictures next week.
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May 09, 2008
May's sock
I wasn't going to share this with you. I wanted to wait until they were all done. But what the heck. Here is the start of May's sock:
Yes, I realize that they are a bit "elfish". They will be great at Christmas time! It's the Pippi Kneestocking Pattern from the 1st Stitch and Bitch book. I don't know what it is about knee socks and me. They knit up so fast! It could be the size 3 needles. It could be the easy stockinette stitch. It could even be the thicker yarn.
I had this yarn in my stash for a while. It is Wool Ease. I don't know for the life of me why I picked these colors so long ago.... I could have got this when I was pregnant. Pregnant women don't always think straight. I found the yarn while I was rearranging my little craft space. It's a shame to let it go to waste. Well maybe not...
So there you have it.
I also wanted to plug my friend Margaret's new etsy shop. She makes the most beautiful bracelets in the whole world (at least I think so)! I got one for Christmas:
Here it is on my wrist:
Isn't it the coolest? She's so talented. You can find her here. They may seem pricey, but oh my are they worth it! All you Mothers out there, get your hubby's to buy you one! It's our weekend after all!
Enjoy!
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May 06, 2008
Finished Socks
YAY!!! I got them done on Sunday. 4 days over my deadline. Am I worried?
Specs:
Pattern: Log Cabin Socks from Hand Knit Holidays
Yarn: Jager Como
Needles: US 5 - 2 circulars
Notes: Loved the pattern, they knit up quick. I used this yarn because:
A) it was in the sale bin at my lys (3 bucks a ball)
B) it was similar to the yarn spec'd in the book
C) it is PURPLE!
I am not sure I would knit socks with this yarn again (it may even be discontinued). It felt like I was using pencil roving plyed with very thin elastic thead. I don't have much left over. Enough for my "scrap" bin.
I love the little "dandylion" in the middle of the picture
What a glorious day! The sun finally came out so I could take a picture
Sorry about the garden hose. Did I mention it was a glorious day?
It was also my birthday! YIPPIEEE!!!!!!!! I had a really nice day not doing much of anything. OH, but my husband got me this:
While I may not like everything in here, it is inspiring.
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April 29, 2008
I don't think I am gonna make it...
I really thought I would have them done before May.I have one sock done. Oh well, like I said, this is my personal goal.
Sorry for the crappy photo, I took it this morning and it was quite grey outside. I have started the second sock and I should have it done quickly. I probably would have had it done this weekend. But I was busy all weekend. I have decided to make part of the laundry room in my basement a little craft/hobbie hands/knitting/spinning whatever room. It is turning out pretty good! It took me most of the day Sunday to sweep the floor, move some stuff around, rearrange. All that good stuff. My hobbie hands was taking over the upstairs! Not a pretty site. I will take a picture soon. If you want to see it. Nothing fancy, but it makes me feel more organized.
Oh and the weather was beautiful this weekend too!
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