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December 29, 2005

Arrrggg......me hat is almost done......

Shiver me timbers, can you believe it? I didn't think I would make it as part of my "finished objects" list! That is what FO's mean right? Well It is not totally done yet. All I have to do is sew the lining in then it is done. See that yellow stuff that is curling up? that is the lining. Thank you Heada for modeling it for me.

Anyhoooo....... I hope everyone had a most excellent holiday. I did. I received some truly lovely lovely gifts. I got some roving from my Aunt-in-law (she is the one who was in cahoots with my MIL and got me the spinning wheel last year) Love her to death! I think she sent me enough roving for 2 sweaters! My sweetie gave me a pair of earrings, the new Kate Bush CD (YAY!) the new Ryan Adams CD (YAY) and........ he gave me an Estes Rocket to build! Woo hoo!!!!! I am so excited! I have been wanting to buy and build my own rocket since this summer! You know what they are, those small cardboard things that you put little engines in. If you don't know what they are ask your husbands or boyfriends or some guy you know. They are FUN!!!! I also got a couple of gift cards too so I bought a couple of knitting books that I have been wanting for a while but held back because I thought well Christmas is coming! I got Alterknits, Knitting Vintage Socks, Knitoramma, and That Sweater book by Anne Budd at Interweave Knits. It's the book that you have all the different sizes and gauges and all.

Okay, that's out of the way. Onward! I am going to be away from my blog for a couple of days because my brother and his family are coming to visit! YAY!!!! I can't wait! He lives in California so I don't really get to see him very often. I saw him this summer though when I was in LA. So this is a bonus! Well actually this summer was a bonus. I digress.....

I have also been sick as a dog. I seem to have caught the sinus infection that has been going around. I really haven't been thinking straight. So if this post is weird that is the reason.

Okay, so this is probably gonna be my last post for this year. I have been thinking about my "last" post of the year a lot lately. I have a notebook that I keep all of my projects that I have completed, frogged, or are in the works. Looking at this list I see that I should be very proud of my self! I did a lot! I only made 1 sweater, but shit, I knit 7 pairs of socks! Here have a look:

Socks:
Purple Opal Socks
Waving Lace Socks
Fruit Stripe Socks (that's what I call them)
Alpine Lace Socks (I gave these to my Mom for Christmas)
Ribbed Socks - Autumn Colors
Ribbed Socks - Vesper Sock yarn
Ribbed Socks - Those ones that took FOREVER

Scarves/Wraps
Branching Out Scarf
2 yes 2 Clapotis!
Ribbon Scarf (gave that away for a Christmas present)
Airy Scarf (gave that away too)
Edgar Scarf - From Knitty (gave that away and didn't get a picture!)
Lace Leaf Cravat (gave that away)

Other:
Baby Blanket for Baby Regin
Corrugated Rib Hat - From Loop d'Loop
Tammy Sweater - Finally done! (gave that away)
Turtleneck Shrug - Scarf Style
3 Button Hole Felted Bags!
Crochet Bag from one of those new Rowan Magazine thingy's
5 pairs, yes 5 PAIRS of fingerless mitts!
Pirate Hat - I am including this because I will finish it.

Okay so there! I am giving myself a round of applause!

This is the stuff I didn't finish this year:
Ruffles Scarf - Scarf Style (I will, I will.... finish it that is)
Apricot Jacket in Blue - Who knows when that will get done.
Scrap Yarn Shawl - That is going to be an on going project
Finally on this list is a sweater I started YEARS ago. It is my good friend Linda's sweater. I started it when I was in Philly, and I haven't finished it yet. I don't know if I ever will. I did send her a pair of socks though....... Who knows, maybe this year it will get done.

You should see what my list is for next year! But that can be for another day.

I have been having trouble lately with getting a lot of spam in my comments so if you would like to e-mail me comments or try to leave them here that would be great. My e-mail address is:

sandawich at hotmail dot com

I hope everyone has a Great New Year. I wish I could kiss you all at midnight!

Over and out.

Posted by beth at December 29, 2005 01:01 PM

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