I entered my Pavo Socks and my Hemlock Ring Blanket in the Cabarrus County Fair. Lookie what they won - a second place ribbon and a third place ribbon! There were so many beautiful knitted and crocheted items there. And there are always lots of wonderful photos entered in the photo judging. I've started a… Continue reading Fair Ribbons, Knee Highs and Weight Loss
Category: WiP Posts
New member of the family
Well, we got the boys a hamster the other day. (I'll be doing the pet-parenting, though, since they're 4 and 2!) She's a sweet little hammy - very sociable. She's only nipped me once, and to be fair I think my fingers smelled like food. She handles being picked up and petted very well. I'm… Continue reading New member of the family
New Zune, Socks, and Jello!
So I'm a bit of a gadget nerd. I love neat electronic gadgets. I wish I had more money to spend on little electronic gadgets. I had an mp3 player that was a few years old (I wouldn't be caught dead with an iPod, but that's just me) - and it died on me the… Continue reading New Zune, Socks, and Jello!
Camping, Frog pond, and a Capelet
We took our new camper for a spin at Morrow Mountain this last weekend. Here it is: It's so much more roomy inside than our other one. We love it! (And we were so excited to find out that the park had added electric to some of their campsites, woo hoo! That means we can… Continue reading Camping, Frog pond, and a Capelet
Is there a weight on my chest?
So, we've been having trouble with Joseph staying in bed at night. He and William share a room - and since William needs access to the bathroom at night, we don't lock the door. He constantly gets out and wanders downstairs. We repremand him (aka spanking) and put him back in bed, lather rinse repeat,… Continue reading Is there a weight on my chest?
Mardi Gras Mask
First, here's a free patttern for ya! Mardi Gras Mask (link is a Ravelry download). (Details: Yarn: about 50 yards of worsted weight yarn. Plus 10 yards or so of fun fur type yarn. Needles: US3 or size needed to obtain gauge. Gauge: 5.5 sts/inch.) Enjoy! The boys are still sick, but not as bad… Continue reading Mardi Gras Mask
Getting Better
Thank you for all your well wishes about my toe! It's getting better. The swelling has gone down some and the bruising is fading. It still hurts, but not as badly as it did, and it's started aching and itching. I'm just past the heel turn on sock #2 of dad's socks - we're in… Continue reading Getting Better
On my way to a Master Knitter!
I just sent off for the TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 course. I'm going to use Knit Picks' Wool of the Andes for my swatches, and I just ordered it, too. Whooo hoooo! I can't wait to get started! Dad's socks are coming along nicely, and they seem like they'll fit this time! Yeah! We… Continue reading On my way to a Master Knitter!
Sock Issues and other ramblings
Really, more like gauge issues. I started knitting some socks for my dad's upcoming birthday - he'll be 60! But, I didn't do a gauge swatch beforehand and the sock is turning out too small - although it fits me perfect! The problem is I don't have enough of the yarn I was using to… Continue reading Sock Issues and other ramblings