Frog Is A Four Letter Word

One of my tools of procrastination for not doing my taxes was cleaning up the office, or "yarn room" which is more appropriate. I promised myself I would start on my taxes just as soon as there was order in the court. Now the deal I've made is I can start Katrina (ravelry) as soon as the taxes are done.

I had purchased a neat little cubby cabinet back in the fall while visiting my family in Missouri. I had taken the train that trip and since then, so two weeks ago was the first chance I had to bring the cubby home. It works great and as you can see I have the Roy G. Biv in full effect. (Okay, I can't say Roy G. Biv without thinking of Bell Biv Devoe...Now You Know. That yarn is pooiiissson!)



The only thing out of place are my rocker cushions. They need to be primary colors, no? Yesterday was our first sunny day in a while, or at least on my day off, so I took tons of pics. I am planning to update my etsy shop with some springy and summery things soon. I'll keep you posted!

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Not that I would ever do this, but if someone you knew were knitting socks at work and dropped a stitch, here's a tip. A paper clip bent into the world's tiniest crochet hook works just fine!



I'm putting a call out to my knitting, magazine-hoarding peeps. I would love to borrow your copy of Interweave Knits Spring 2004 and/or Summer 2006. You're the best! And hey Ravelry buddies, did you know you can add your magazines to your library just like your books? It's big fun and it would help your lame magazine-borrowing friends know who to pester!

My treat--should I complete my taxes this weekend--is to start a fun springy knitting project! What are the odds that I start the project regardless of tax progress? Hee.

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This month has flown by! I keep forgetting this Sunday is Easter. Our big excitement will be hiding dog treats throughout the apartment and watching Dobby lose her mind (more).

I got a couple groovy books for my birthday! Perhaps when I fully explore them, I'll do a little review. My mom sent me Bag Style and I really want to pick out a fun summer bag. Asheley (and I'm not sure, maybe the other girls from knitting, too?) gave me Son of Stitch 'n Bitch since they know I like to knit for the dude. I have a feeling the stripper scarf will be his favorite. :)

Oooh and Ash also made me the coziest, softest neck warmer. I haven't taken a picture of myself wearing it, but here is the link to her Ravelry project page. I have been knitting on socks and a lace wrap. The socks are for someone who may read this, so you'll have to check out Ravelry.

Since I hate posting without pictures, here are some bunny egg cozies I made for the niblings. Have a good weekend!

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Holy shit, you get some weird stuff when you search for knit doll clothes patterns. Niece #2 is turning 7 in a couple weeks and she's had this 14" doll for years. She's so attached to it that instead of replacing it, we all just give her new clothes for the it. Of course being the crafty auntie I wanted to knit the thing a sweater and some other accessories. The pattern choices are scary and sparse, so I'll have to make some up myself!

But the cool thing--well, things actually--are that a friend tipped us off that movies at Logan Theatre are only $3 and this is what you see when you come out of the Logan Square el in front of the theatre.



It's been there all winter and it certainly looked better when it was fresh, but the cool thing is that it's still there!



Here is the blog for Micro-Fiber Militia, the group claiming responsibility.



This is the most beautiful thing I've seen all winter!

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