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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.
Posted by beth at 12:48 PM | Comments (4)
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!
Posted by beth at 12:39 PM | Comments (7)
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.
Posted by beth at 12:56 PM | Comments (13)
