I was quite pleased to find this! Just greenery, not seasonal and definitely to my liking:
I was also very excited to find this...a new WIP knitting basket!
Yay for new finds!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
New Finds
Today, the kids and I had to go do car stuff...emissions testing and get new tags. All of that happened to be very close to Old Time Pottery and I've been meaning to go there for a while. The main thing I was looking for was some sort of wreath or something decorative to hang on the front door. I have a lovely Christmas wreath and much as I'd like to, I just can't leave that up year-round. I did consider making my own wreath (I made my Christmas one), but wanted to look for something ready-made first.
I was quite pleased to find this! Just greenery, not seasonal and definitely to my liking:
I was also very excited to find this...a new WIP knitting basket!
Yay for new finds!
I was quite pleased to find this! Just greenery, not seasonal and definitely to my liking:
I was also very excited to find this...a new WIP knitting basket!
Yay for new finds!
Another Solitary Sock
I swear I really am going to go back and knit the second socks to all these poor lonely socks...
Here we have the latest single sock, Hagrid. The pattern is Mock Croc Socks from KnitPicks. The yarn is Socks That Rock in the colorway Petrified Wood. Knit on size 2 needles.
Someday I will find a way to take a flattering picture of my foot.
I really, REALLY like the way this sock is constructed. It is a plain stockinette heel flap, but the flap seems much wider than others I've done and seems to fit my heel very well. The toe is a bit more round than others I've done, too. I'm eager to get started on the second sock! It's so wonderfully brown and...well...Hagrid-ish.
Here we have the latest single sock, Hagrid. The pattern is Mock Croc Socks from KnitPicks. The yarn is Socks That Rock in the colorway Petrified Wood. Knit on size 2 needles.
Someday I will find a way to take a flattering picture of my foot.
I really, REALLY like the way this sock is constructed. It is a plain stockinette heel flap, but the flap seems much wider than others I've done and seems to fit my heel very well. The toe is a bit more round than others I've done, too. I'm eager to get started on the second sock! It's so wonderfully brown and...well...Hagrid-ish.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Go Illini!!
Hooray for finished socks!! Perfect timing, too, since my sister's birthday is 9 days away. Guess I'd better get these packed up and ready to mail soon!
In other knitty news, I picked up an old sock out of the knitting basket and am going to finish it before going back to my Ginny and Fawkes socks. I love orange and orangey shades, but I needed to look at something different for a while!
Funky Scarf Swap Questionnaire
Are you allergic to any fibers? No
Do you prefer any fibers over others? I'd rather not have acrylic, but other than that, no
Thinking back to Scout’s post about what funky means to you, post an image of something that you think is funky! Umm...will have to come back to that one...
Would you prefer funky yarn or a funky pattern? either one, really, but I do love yarn!
What are your favorite colors? I love most colors, so pretty much anything goes - no pastels, please!
What is your favorite piece of art? sorry, I'd put the image here, but am having trouble - here's the link: http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/eurptg/highlight_item.php?acc=1964.336
What colors would you never have up close to your pretty face? usually not pale pastels
Would you prefer an actual scarf or a cowl? a scarf
When you wear a scarf do you prefer a wider/shorter scarf or a thin/long scarf? I'd prefer a longer scarf, but it doesn't matter much if it's wide or thin.
What is the climate like where you live? hot summers/fairly mild winters, little to no snow
Would you prefer a functional scarf (to keep you warm) or one just to funk-up your wardrobe? either one!
What else would you like your partner to know about you? I'll probably like whatever you come up with, so don't agonize over your choices, LOL!
Do you prefer any fibers over others? I'd rather not have acrylic, but other than that, no
Thinking back to Scout’s post about what funky means to you, post an image of something that you think is funky! Umm...will have to come back to that one...
Would you prefer funky yarn or a funky pattern? either one, really, but I do love yarn!
What are your favorite colors? I love most colors, so pretty much anything goes - no pastels, please!
What is your favorite piece of art? sorry, I'd put the image here, but am having trouble - here's the link: http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/eurptg/highlight_item.php?acc=1964.336
What colors would you never have up close to your pretty face? usually not pale pastels
Would you prefer an actual scarf or a cowl? a scarf
When you wear a scarf do you prefer a wider/shorter scarf or a thin/long scarf? I'd prefer a longer scarf, but it doesn't matter much if it's wide or thin.
What is the climate like where you live? hot summers/fairly mild winters, little to no snow
Would you prefer a functional scarf (to keep you warm) or one just to funk-up your wardrobe? either one!
What else would you like your partner to know about you? I'll probably like whatever you come up with, so don't agonize over your choices, LOL!
Monday, August 14, 2006
More Sockish Than Before
I spent some time this weekend working on my second Illini Jaywalker. I'm not sure why it was so hard to get back into knitting a sock this time. I think it has something to do with the needles I'm using - Bryspun dpns, size 2. Very, very blunt tips and a tad bit flexible. I've gotten used to the flexible part - I think my issue is with the lack of pointy tips. Anyway, I got quite a bit done on Illini2 and am almost finished with the gusset decreases! Thankfully, all the stripes are matching up perfectly with Illini1.
Here's a picture of me showing Rosemary my sock progress (click images for a closer look):
And here's a gratuitous shot of me, since I've been a Self-Portrait Sunday slacker for so long:
Here's a picture of me showing Rosemary my sock progress (click images for a closer look):
And here's a gratuitous shot of me, since I've been a Self-Portrait Sunday slacker for so long:
Friday, August 11, 2006
Slow and Steady
In order to combat Second Sock Syndrome, I am forcing myself to work on the second Illini Jaywalker. I did work on lace yesterday, but it's raining this morning so I couldn't take pics of it outside, as usual. So here you can see the slight progress I made with Illini2 last night. (pardon the bad flash) It's not much, but at least we're into the actual pattern now.
Thankfully, I did remember where in the self-striping pattern I started the first sock, so the two should match up very closely.
I'm kinda itching for a pair of knee socks sometime soon. I'm sure I'll rethink that once I'm actually knitting them, but it sounds good!
Thankfully, I did remember where in the self-striping pattern I started the first sock, so the two should match up very closely.
I'm kinda itching for a pair of knee socks sometime soon. I'm sure I'll rethink that once I'm actually knitting them, but it sounds good!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Slow Progress
What a week. We had to have our dog, Maggie, put to sleep on Friday - quite unexpectedly. We knew she had some problems, but she got very sick very quickly last week and the vet agreed that if we didn't do it, we could only try to keep her comfortable. Of course, we didn't want her to suffer or be in pain and when it was obvious that she could no longer keep food or water down, we knew it was time. Obviously, it was all very emotional and as a result, I really had no energy for knitting for a few days. Thankfully, my emotions are leveling out and I've been getting things done again.
So for the past few weeks I've been waiting for my Zephyr laceweight to arrive. In the meantime, I learned that a friend was going through a very difficult time and I was overcome with the urge to knit her something she could wrap up in. So I took out my baby alpaca and cast on for the Icarus shawl. I don't know if this will end up going to that particular friend...I hope so, but right now I'm not feeling any urgency to finish it quickly. (Click the pics for larger versions)
I also started the second Illini Jaywalker. As you can see, I haven't gotten very far. I have a bad case of Second Sock Syndrome.
Because...my Zephyr DID finally arrive!! And I can't stop looking at it! Or knitting it! My Tiger Eye shawl is now just 35 rows from being ready to start the borders!!
So for the past few weeks I've been waiting for my Zephyr laceweight to arrive. In the meantime, I learned that a friend was going through a very difficult time and I was overcome with the urge to knit her something she could wrap up in. So I took out my baby alpaca and cast on for the Icarus shawl. I don't know if this will end up going to that particular friend...I hope so, but right now I'm not feeling any urgency to finish it quickly. (Click the pics for larger versions)
I also started the second Illini Jaywalker. As you can see, I haven't gotten very far. I have a bad case of Second Sock Syndrome.
Because...my Zephyr DID finally arrive!! And I can't stop looking at it! Or knitting it! My Tiger Eye shawl is now just 35 rows from being ready to start the borders!!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Fana-Lama-DingDong
It's finished!! Fana would have been completed much, much sooner, but I ran out of the cream yarn and had to order more (not available locally). I did take pictures of the last hurrah, though, so let's walk through steeking together, shall we?
Measuring and marking where the steek seams should be...note the purl rows on the top of the sleeve: this is the facing you use to cover up those unsightly armhole seams on the inside of the sweater.
Sewing the steek seam
Making the first cut
More cutting
Both steeks cut
Sewing down the facing
Close-up of the actual shoulder
The final product!!! (I'll get a picture of Ethan wearing it one of these days...right now it's just too hot for him to cooperate)
The only modification I made to the pattern was the collar. It calls for a fairly wide, double-thickness collar and we just don't need that here in TN, so I just made a regular crew neck. Perhaps not true to the Norwegian spirit, but a little more practical for the actual wearing of the sweater, I think.
All in all, this was very fun to knit and the steeking was really not that big of a deal once I was actually doing it. So if you're looking for a first Fair Isle sweater project, check out Dale of Norway's Fana!
Measuring and marking where the steek seams should be...note the purl rows on the top of the sleeve: this is the facing you use to cover up those unsightly armhole seams on the inside of the sweater.
Sewing the steek seam
Making the first cut
More cutting
Both steeks cut
Sewing down the facing
Close-up of the actual shoulder
The final product!!! (I'll get a picture of Ethan wearing it one of these days...right now it's just too hot for him to cooperate)
The only modification I made to the pattern was the collar. It calls for a fairly wide, double-thickness collar and we just don't need that here in TN, so I just made a regular crew neck. Perhaps not true to the Norwegian spirit, but a little more practical for the actual wearing of the sweater, I think.
All in all, this was very fun to knit and the steeking was really not that big of a deal once I was actually doing it. So if you're looking for a first Fair Isle sweater project, check out Dale of Norway's Fana!
You Know I Can't...
...just work on one thing...
First, some scribble lace! This is Rowan Kidsilk Haze and Berroco Hip Hop, worked on sz 17 needles.
Next, the start of my own Gryffindor scarf! I'm doing the 1x1 rib version with SWTC Pure Soysilk on sz 6 needles. The actual colors are a shade darker. In real life, the gold isn't bright at all.
Finally, I scrapped!!
First, some scribble lace! This is Rowan Kidsilk Haze and Berroco Hip Hop, worked on sz 17 needles.
Next, the start of my own Gryffindor scarf! I'm doing the 1x1 rib version with SWTC Pure Soysilk on sz 6 needles. The actual colors are a shade darker. In real life, the gold isn't bright at all.
Finally, I scrapped!!
Monday, July 17, 2006
Oh dear. What have I done?
Pardon me while I brag a bit. I don't do it often - or at least I try not to...but I'm quite pleased with myself right now. Rosemary recently decided to take on a stranded/Fair Isle (which is it??) Dale of Norway sweater and well...blame the Borg...resistance was futile and I endeavored to do the same. Thanks to Caryn's suggestions about good beginner stranding/Fair Isle projects (she suggested that it may be helpful to start with something that only uses 2 colors), I decided to tackle "Fana" from Dale of Norway. I am doing the pullover version, in the pattern's smallest child size.
I really had no idea what to expect or how many tries it might take to get the hang of using two colors simultaneously, but honestly, the biggest hurdle was simply figuring out how best to hold the yarn. I tried all the options, but being a continental knitter, I just couldn't have a yarn in my right hand. It wasn't right! So I put both in my left hand and off I went! I started early Saturday afternoon and as of 8:30 this morning, I am almost through the chest motif.
I think the inside looks quite nice, too, don't you?
I really had no idea what to expect or how many tries it might take to get the hang of using two colors simultaneously, but honestly, the biggest hurdle was simply figuring out how best to hold the yarn. I tried all the options, but being a continental knitter, I just couldn't have a yarn in my right hand. It wasn't right! So I put both in my left hand and off I went! I started early Saturday afternoon and as of 8:30 this morning, I am almost through the chest motif.
I think the inside looks quite nice, too, don't you?
Friday, July 14, 2006
Where has all the knitting gone?
I *have* been knitting...really, I have! Here's proof...my first-ever completed sweater! As you can see, Natalie was totally thrilled to be modeling her new cardigan - and pay no attention to Ethan in his jammies...
The pattern is an Ann Norling pattern for a simple, bottom-up kid's raglan sweater, with several options for gauge and style. The yarn is Araucania Nature Cotton that I rescued from Cookie A's stash! The buttons are La Mode, from JoAnn's, and I love them. The sweater did turn out a bit bigger than I anticipated, but I'm glad. I had hoped that Natalie would be able to wear it next year, too, and clearly, that will be possible.
I haven't done any sock knitting lately, but I did decide to try out Cara's idea of the log cabin using a random number generator instead of an actual pattern. Natalie has been asking for a blanket and while these colors would not be MY first choice, they are right up her alley. Since this will be an everyday, drag around the house sort of blanket, I went with Caron Simply Soft. Acrylic, yes, but should last forever.
The pattern is an Ann Norling pattern for a simple, bottom-up kid's raglan sweater, with several options for gauge and style. The yarn is Araucania Nature Cotton that I rescued from Cookie A's stash! The buttons are La Mode, from JoAnn's, and I love them. The sweater did turn out a bit bigger than I anticipated, but I'm glad. I had hoped that Natalie would be able to wear it next year, too, and clearly, that will be possible.
I haven't done any sock knitting lately, but I did decide to try out Cara's idea of the log cabin using a random number generator instead of an actual pattern. Natalie has been asking for a blanket and while these colors would not be MY first choice, they are right up her alley. Since this will be an everyday, drag around the house sort of blanket, I went with Caron Simply Soft. Acrylic, yes, but should last forever.
Monday, July 10, 2006
The faces I love
Greg got a new computer (MacBook Pro) this weekend, so he and the kids decided to try out the iSight camera. Aren't they cute??
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Bags!
I finally decided what to do for my KSKS pal's bag...the Tiny Happy Shoulder Bag. I love it! The pattern is easy to follow and easy to make and in fact, I've already made another bag!
Now I have almost everything for my pal...I have the bag (along with a little project bag, too), yarn, a pattern, more yarn (not sock yarn, but it's from my stash) and a little spiral-bound index card book in a plastic case (great for writing patterns in and putting in your knitting bag or purse). I have some knitting needles coming and still need to get some snack goodies.
Now I have almost everything for my pal...I have the bag (along with a little project bag, too), yarn, a pattern, more yarn (not sock yarn, but it's from my stash) and a little spiral-bound index card book in a plastic case (great for writing patterns in and putting in your knitting bag or purse). I have some knitting needles coming and still need to get some snack goodies.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Meet Ginny
I'd like you to meet Ginny, my new sock. I liked Rosemary's broken rib pattern so much that I decided to take the idea and run with it. Mine was modified to a long/short broken rib and I added a rolled cuff. Worked toe-up on sz 1 Addi Turbos (which are really a US 1.5). The broken rib is 12 rows of k2p2, then 4 rows of p2k2, repeated. The yarn is from the Monsoon Winds Etsy Shop. I have to say this is the best-fitting sock that I've made yet.
In other finished-object news...I give you a finished Illini Jaywalker!
I also decided to delve into my fabric stash yesterday and try out a little project bag. I received one from a fellow knitter recently and love it...simple enough to figure out the pattern, so here is mine. It's about 8.5" square - this one has a ball of kitchen cotton, the start of a dishcloth and two needles inside...just for reference.
In other finished-object news...I give you a finished Illini Jaywalker!
I also decided to delve into my fabric stash yesterday and try out a little project bag. I received one from a fellow knitter recently and love it...simple enough to figure out the pattern, so here is mine. It's about 8.5" square - this one has a ball of kitchen cotton, the start of a dishcloth and two needles inside...just for reference.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Plugging Along
No FO's since my last entry, but I'm plugging along on several things. I started a new sock, actually, and I'm sort of making up my own pattern. I used Rosemary's Gilderoy sock as a basic concept and went from there. Mine is broken rib, too, but a bit different. Pics soon! It's a toe-up sock and I've just started into the cuff.
I realized as I listened to the new episode of CraftBorg that there are a few things that have not received any attention this week...Ribby Cardi, my new Tiger Eye shawl and Wobbly Circles. The only excuse for not touching Ribby is the aformentioned new sock that I've been distracted with. The Tiger Eye shawl is lace and therefore, tricky. I can't work on it when the kids are around - it takes too much concentration. Wobbly Circles...well...no excuse there, either. Must pick it up again this week.
I've also been putting more rounds on the first Illini Jaywalker and it's close to being ready to start the toe.
I'm trying to figure out what to do for my KSKS pal. I know what yarn I'll be giving her - it's one I have in my stash. I love it, but when am I really going to wear pastel socks? This is what I'll be sending my pal. Now the question is, what else?? I don't feel like I have any sort of grasp on what she would like in a sock bag or what her style is. Maybe I need to look at her questionnaire again...
I realized as I listened to the new episode of CraftBorg that there are a few things that have not received any attention this week...Ribby Cardi, my new Tiger Eye shawl and Wobbly Circles. The only excuse for not touching Ribby is the aformentioned new sock that I've been distracted with. The Tiger Eye shawl is lace and therefore, tricky. I can't work on it when the kids are around - it takes too much concentration. Wobbly Circles...well...no excuse there, either. Must pick it up again this week.
I've also been putting more rounds on the first Illini Jaywalker and it's close to being ready to start the toe.
I'm trying to figure out what to do for my KSKS pal. I know what yarn I'll be giving her - it's one I have in my stash. I love it, but when am I really going to wear pastel socks? This is what I'll be sending my pal. Now the question is, what else?? I don't feel like I have any sort of grasp on what she would like in a sock bag or what her style is. Maybe I need to look at her questionnaire again...
Friday, June 23, 2006
Another FO
It took a while, but here is my first sock named Fawkes. The pattern is River Rapids, by SockBug. The first picture shows the color more accurately. I'm not sure when sock number 2 will come along...by fall, I think. Right now, I've been working on getting some things out of the WIP basket!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Amazing Lace Challenge: Poetry
For my Amazing Lace Challenge entry, I have chosen to do haiku. A trio, if you will.
baby alpaca
you want to become my lace
I must knit you now
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tricksey lace knitting
charts and notes so confusing
I need chocolate
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needles not pointy
pushing knitter over edge
why do we knit lace?
baby alpaca
you want to become my lace
I must knit you now
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tricksey lace knitting
charts and notes so confusing
I need chocolate
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needles not pointy
pushing knitter over edge
why do we knit lace?
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Picture Time!
Time to share some pics of what I did while I was out of town last week. In no particular order, you will see the start of the Wobbly Circles Tote (to be felted), the start of ChicKnits' Ribby Cardi (my first sweater), the Illini Jaywalker-in-progress, the start of a Mock Croc Sock, a completed Chameleon sock and the finished Moderne Baby Blanket.
I'll provide more details on all of these, but for now I wanted to get the pictures up.
I'll provide more details on all of these, but for now I wanted to get the pictures up.
Monday, June 19, 2006
KSKS Questionnaire
What are your favorite colors? I like most colors, actually! I'm not a big pastel person, though. I gravitate toward autumnal shades, but I'm open to just about anything.
Are you a new sock knitter? How long have you been knitting socks? I'm not really a new sock knitter - I tackled socks fairly soon after I learned to knit. That being said, I've only been knitting for less than a year.
Do you prefer solid or multicolored yarn? I like both. I only have one solid (orange), everything else I've bought is multi/variegated - so I'm open to whatever you'd like to send!
What fibers do you prefer in sock yarn? wool - superwash is great, but not a requirement
Where do you usually knit socks? everywhere
How do you usually carry/store small projects? Ziploc bags
What are your favorite sock knitting patterns? Jaywalker, Pomatomus, the Sock Bug patterns...so hard to pick!
What are your favorite sock knitting techniques? not sure...I like top-down, toe-up, using dpn's, using magic loop...
What new techniques would you like to try? don't know
Do you prefer circulars or dpns for sock knitting? I like them both!
What are some of your favorite yarns? I'm not that picky, LOL! I DO NOT like Sockotta and I'm not all that excited about Cascade Fixation either.
What yarn do you totally covet? Socks That Rock and Lorna's Laces
Any pattern you would love to make if money and time were no object? doesn't really apply...if I want to do it badly enough, I'd do it!
Favorite kind of needles (brand, materials, straights or circs, etc)? I do love Addi Turbos (already have sz 1 and 2). Most of my dpns are Clover brand, which is fine, but I do have some Inox dpns and the short Bryspuns. I'd love to have some Lantern Moon needles!
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be? I'd most likely be Socks That Rock.
Do you have a favorite candy or mail-able snack? I love chocolate, but it's not great for mailing in the summer! I do love Starbursts. Surprise me! Just no coconut, please!
What’s your favorite animal? I love most animals - no particular favorites!
Do you have pets? What are their species/names/ages? I have a dog, Maggie. She's a Schipperke mix, age: almost 8.
If you were a color what color would you be? orange! if not orange, then green.
Describe your favorite shirt (yours or someone else’s).. ???
What is your most inspiring image, flower, or object in nature? the Calla lily
Tell me the best quote you’ve ever heard or read. "There is some crap, up with which, I will not put."
Do you have a wishlist? only a mental one, not one that's recorded anywhere
Anything else you’d like to share with the group today? nope! but feel free to ask questions if you have any!
Are you a new sock knitter? How long have you been knitting socks? I'm not really a new sock knitter - I tackled socks fairly soon after I learned to knit. That being said, I've only been knitting for less than a year.
Do you prefer solid or multicolored yarn? I like both. I only have one solid (orange), everything else I've bought is multi/variegated - so I'm open to whatever you'd like to send!
What fibers do you prefer in sock yarn? wool - superwash is great, but not a requirement
Where do you usually knit socks? everywhere
How do you usually carry/store small projects? Ziploc bags
What are your favorite sock knitting patterns? Jaywalker, Pomatomus, the Sock Bug patterns...so hard to pick!
What are your favorite sock knitting techniques? not sure...I like top-down, toe-up, using dpn's, using magic loop...
What new techniques would you like to try? don't know
Do you prefer circulars or dpns for sock knitting? I like them both!
What are some of your favorite yarns? I'm not that picky, LOL! I DO NOT like Sockotta and I'm not all that excited about Cascade Fixation either.
What yarn do you totally covet? Socks That Rock and Lorna's Laces
Any pattern you would love to make if money and time were no object? doesn't really apply...if I want to do it badly enough, I'd do it!
Favorite kind of needles (brand, materials, straights or circs, etc)? I do love Addi Turbos (already have sz 1 and 2). Most of my dpns are Clover brand, which is fine, but I do have some Inox dpns and the short Bryspuns. I'd love to have some Lantern Moon needles!
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be? I'd most likely be Socks That Rock.
Do you have a favorite candy or mail-able snack? I love chocolate, but it's not great for mailing in the summer! I do love Starbursts. Surprise me! Just no coconut, please!
What’s your favorite animal? I love most animals - no particular favorites!
Do you have pets? What are their species/names/ages? I have a dog, Maggie. She's a Schipperke mix, age: almost 8.
If you were a color what color would you be? orange! if not orange, then green.
Describe your favorite shirt (yours or someone else’s).. ???
What is your most inspiring image, flower, or object in nature? the Calla lily
Tell me the best quote you’ve ever heard or read. "There is some crap, up with which, I will not put."
Do you have a wishlist? only a mental one, not one that's recorded anywhere
Anything else you’d like to share with the group today? nope! but feel free to ask questions if you have any!
Friday, June 09, 2006
I'm Still Here
I really am still here...just haven't posted this week. Still knitting. Almost finished with the Moderne Baby Blanket from Mason-Dixon Knitting. Good pattern, great gift, just wish I hadn't messed up (interpreted "garter ridges" as rows, so blanket isn't as big as it should be)...it's fine, though. I'm picking up stitches for the final "block" and then I just have a small border to do. I was hoping to be finished with it before I leave town, but I'm not sure that will happen since I do need to clean and pack and stuff.
Yes, leaving town...the kids and I are going to visit my parents for just over a week! Should be fun. Not terribly relaxing for me since my parents can't be total grandparents (they are raising twin girls, age 6, my cousin's children...very long story), but it will be good. I really need a change of scenery right now and this will be just the thing!
Of course the biggest dilemma now is what knitting to take. This is a new problem for me since I was still a very new knitter the last time I traveled (at Christmas). I know the Pinwheel Shawl will be coming, as well as some socks...but what else?? I'm thinking it's time for the Wobbly Circles Tote. It's a good chunk of yarn to bring along, though. But wouldn't it be great if I could do it start-to-finish next week?? Hmm...so many choices. The good news is that since my parents are coming to get us (and bring us back - we only have one working vehicle right now), I should have plenty of knitting time in the car since it's a 6-hour drive from door to door.
So yeah...I'm open to suggestion on what to take knitting-wise. Like I said, Pinwheel and socks definitely. Other options would be stuff for more mitered squares...cotton for dishcloths...more sock yarn to play with designing my own pattern...oh yeah, and the Wobbly Tote.
Thoughts?
Yes, leaving town...the kids and I are going to visit my parents for just over a week! Should be fun. Not terribly relaxing for me since my parents can't be total grandparents (they are raising twin girls, age 6, my cousin's children...very long story), but it will be good. I really need a change of scenery right now and this will be just the thing!
Of course the biggest dilemma now is what knitting to take. This is a new problem for me since I was still a very new knitter the last time I traveled (at Christmas). I know the Pinwheel Shawl will be coming, as well as some socks...but what else?? I'm thinking it's time for the Wobbly Circles Tote. It's a good chunk of yarn to bring along, though. But wouldn't it be great if I could do it start-to-finish next week?? Hmm...so many choices. The good news is that since my parents are coming to get us (and bring us back - we only have one working vehicle right now), I should have plenty of knitting time in the car since it's a 6-hour drive from door to door.
So yeah...I'm open to suggestion on what to take knitting-wise. Like I said, Pinwheel and socks definitely. Other options would be stuff for more mitered squares...cotton for dishcloths...more sock yarn to play with designing my own pattern...oh yeah, and the Wobbly Tote.
Thoughts?
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