Not Dead Yet

1 lb. Rose Quartz Merino Top purchased at the Newport Spin In on Feb. 4, 2012

3rd attempt at getting the correct weight

Singles done - now to rest them overnight.

Plied.

Trial results: 10 grams; 29 yards; double ply = 2.9 yards/gram.

Need: 3.75 yards/gram. Close.

Can't talk. Very busy.

It's not a shawl; It's not a scarf; It's a Shawlette!

And, it's lovely.

Made from Merino and Jade (don't ask me how, cause I don't know).

But, it smells a little weird.

Note to self: Don't get wet while wearing it!

2nd Knitting Anniversary!

Two years ago, this week, I decided to try one more time to learn to knit.

This time, it took.

I think it may have saved my life.

This shawlette I started yesterday is knit from the most appropriately named yarn in the world - Therapi. And at $3.00 per skein (on sale from $10.00 per skein) it is the cheapest and most effective therapy in existence.

Some Finished Objects

Two sets of Crochet edged pillowcases for Kyle and Courtney's Wedding on Saturday!

Yoked Baby Cardigan for a friend of Migi's.

Two projects done, thousands to go!

My Hippie Happy New Life!

I'm such a Hippie! I bought this lovely 1.1 oz drop spindle at the Black Sheep Gathering on Friday, the 24th and got my very first ever 5 minute lesson on spinning. I bought 1 lb. of roving (wool; alpaca and llama) and started spinning as soon as I got home. Today, I finished spinning my first 1 oz. It measures 106 yards! I need to set the twist and spin another ounce so I can make a skein of 2-ply. All I need to do now is buy a guitar and go live off-the-land in my trailer - I'm not a child of the sixties for nothing!

Knot My Hat!

My nephew and his wife are expecting a baby boy yesterday.

Therefore: I must knit for a baby!

Whipped out this sweet little hat from a small, rather dear skein of Cascade Yarns Luna (some pretty soft cotton!)

I really like knitting baby things. My face flushed and my heart went pitter-patter with joy. So, I'm thinking, a couple of hormone treatments and reversed vasectomy and I could be doing some serious baby knitting! Who cares that I haven't been pregnant in 16 years!

I sewed a little crabby ribbon tag into the knot (Migie took this picture as my camera refused to focus on the little crabs).

Oh, and Kelly - you may be younger than me, but DUDE! You're about to be (or perhaps are) a Grandpa!

Not Dead Yet . . .

Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. I only smell dead.

Here, in no particular order, are some of the items that have been occupying my time.

Above: A spring skirt made from Sew Serendipity by Kay Whitt. I did an invisible zipper for the first time and am so pleased with the result that I may never do any other type from now on.

Above and below, a jacket from a pattern Migi gave me for Christmas.

Below - same jacket, different fabric.

While I was knitting the drop-mesh tee (see below) I couldn't keep the small, annoying dog away from it. She wanted to be on my lap, completely wrapped up in as much of the knitting as was possible. She has never reacted quite like this to any of my other yarn, and I had a spare skein, so I knitted her a little drop-mesh blankie of her own.

The drop-mesh tee, below. Finally, after two other incarnations, I found a pattern that worked with this tired, overknit yarn. I'm very pleased with the final result.

Spring Socks

It's Tea Time sock pattern from Around the World In Knitted Socks. Knit in Periwinkle. Not only good looking, but comfy also.

A Little Cardi Love

. . . and no I'm not talking about some new form of aerobic exercise! This is my new Zipper cardi that I finished in time to wear for Valentine's Day. Though, now it is finished and I love it sooooo much, I'm thinking of wearing it EVERY DAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE! Love. This. Cardigan.

Happy New Year!

Dear 2010. I am glad to see the last of you. Here are the good things that happened in 2010 - and it is, sadly, a short list.

Thing 1. We added the small, annoying dog to our family. She fits in with the good dog and really helps keep things light and funny around here.

Thing 2: KNITTING!

Thing 3. The Escape Pod.

Please be a better year 2011!

Some Knitting and Crochet

New socks cast on last night - first socks in a couple of months!

Scarf - probably a Christmas present (if I can get over the fact that it didn't felt like it was supposed to)

Crocheted scarf - don't have enough of the blue so it will be finished with white and thereby "two-toned" (I will call it a feature - not an error)

One of the mittens I designed as a gift.

lacy, cob-webby scarf tah dah!

Finally! At long last - I persevered to the end and finished my first lace project. I am sooooo pleased with the result and have been wearing it constantly.

More Selbuvotter

I do love me a selbuvotter.

Sweater

Hot off the needles and unblocked as of yet.

slouchy beret

10.22.10

For some reason, the photos lately are taken from the car

9.26.10

9.25.10

kNorwegian knitting kNinja

9.24.10

9.23.10

September Socks

9.22.10

Playing Catch Up

9.13.10

9.12.10

9.11.10

9.10.10

9.9.10

Summer Progress

Absolutely could not resist! So, I made a pair for me.

Undecided as to whether I will add the flower. I think I will wear them around a bit and make a decision later.

I finished the July-and-a-half socks on July 31. They are very nice socks and will really add some color to my winter.