work in progress

I sit here working on some sketches for pattern ideas and such and I realize. I wrote last night and after I posted, I MADE A FRIGGIN HAT! I made a tri-color stripped hat with chunky wool yarn. AND I DID. I kinda made it up but kinda didn't. It looks kinda cute, but it's kinda big. I like it though. I'm watching Win A Date with Tad Hamilton with my mom waiting for a pizza to be delivered (I'm starving and in for the night).

Just thought I would make that announcement!

BACK!

NO I have not quit knitting..... I'm still knitting..... just been neglecting my blog for quite some time.

UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES!!!

Projects in the works. A very girly pink necktie for someone. Not sure who I'll give it to yet. Most likely my brother. It's my own design worked in the round, increasing out. It's made with my darling Sinfonia cotton yarn (100% mercerized cotton). Still working on it.


Here is a finished project. SOCKS! a pair of wool Magic Stripes socks (custom fitted ankle socks, I tinkered around with the pattern a little) very warm. I need to make more socks. I looked at sock books today after work. This pair is hanging out on the Christmas tree we put up recently.

An afghan I'm crocheting (that's right... it's crochet... I'm not ashamed) It's one skein in and I've bought another to continue working on it. I have a feeling I'll be working on this one for a few years. Be nice to have an afghan to pass down to my kids and grandkids.

LOOK! The kitten has gotten to where she likes sitting in my knitting basket....
I've recently purchased some new books. The Yarn Harlot's new book for example. I LOVE this book, Knitters go buy it! GO! NOW!
The DomiKnitrix's book rocks. Cute new patterns. I really like it. I've enjoyed reading it and the tips it offers.
NEW ISSUE OF KNIT.1. I have only one issue with this new issue. It no longer uses Lion Brand Yarns for every pattern. The patterns in this issue are not the best ever but they don't suck completely. I like how the editor made a point of telling readers that she hates Valentines Day. I hate it too. Anyway. New magazines are always cool

I've finished Katie's sweater... well almost completely finished it. I just need to sew the buttons on it and then I can give it to her. I haven't found the buttons I want. I want silver buttons (a muted silver, not shiny). The hoodie gave me a little bit of an issue but I got through it.



I don't have a picture of it but I'm working on a chenille scarf that's nice and fuzzy. I like it lots. Well I don't have anything witty to say so I guess I'll go now and take a bubble bath. BYE!

i can relax

At least till I can relax till I have something else due. For now I can enjoy the quiet and do a little bit of knitting. To commemorate this new found joy I am POSTING! YAY!

Enough celebration and now for the knitty gritty (get it!?) I started working on a sock which can be seen here with Angus. He's cool that way. The sock is an ankle sock made with Magic Stripes from Lion Brand. I have to make due with the yarn I have till I can get some $$ to order more from Knit Picks For now I have Magic Stripes.


And a quick double stranded garter stitch scarf. In REALLY soft yarn too. Here is Chester with the scarf on his blue blanket


Angus and Baye with the back of the sweater vest. I should be casting on the front very soon.


Oh and the sweater for Katie. Everything but the hood has been made. I need to pick up some yarn so I can finish it. I'm about to run out of yarn.


Well that is all for now. I am going to watch Newsradio and do some more knitting. YAY!

midterms

midterms are upon us and I am halfway through.... thank goodness.... I am celebrating the end of the midterms and my steps closer to graduation by going to a concert with my beloved Whitney. I have no news of any progress made on ANY projects simply because I have not the time. What time I do have I use reading for 40 days of purpose (I got behind) and reading for school (got behind on that too). That picture is simply beautiful and I thought that I would share it.

I am getting ready to get things like papers and such done so you know what that means right? Correct. No time for knitting...

however I did finish the dress (sewing the straps on) and hope to wear it to church soon (keep a sharp eye SCBC) and THEN I shall post pictures of the finished result. Well I need to go do more reading before I FINALLY go to bed!

much love to all the knitters out there


oh and to you non-knitters too.....

I have truly accomplished nothing

except a little bit of school work that is about to turn into a lot of school work with up and coming exams and papers that much be done next week. Part of the reason for this distraction is due to a new addition to our home

the kitten aka missy


cute as she may seems she is a distraction. she's very playful and like to chew on things (books, yarn, needles and such) and is not content to just play with the others but insists on playing with whoever is the busiest and cannot deal with her.... usually me....

however I did get something done... something small....

mittens.... not much but nice

that is all for now... back to the books