September 30, 2008
Hold on, the blanket's not done!
I was on the bus this morning knitting the snuggly Swaddling Blanket when I got a text. My sister-in-law was in labor and the blanket recipient was on his way! I started knitting faster.
I've been getting text updates throughout the day from hundred of miles away and I wonder if it's as chilly there as it is in Chicago today. I wore a sweater jacket this morning and may even close the last of the open windows tonight.
I'll keep you posted!
I've been getting text updates throughout the day from hundred of miles away and I wonder if it's as chilly there as it is in Chicago today. I wore a sweater jacket this morning and may even close the last of the open windows tonight.
I'll keep you posted!
Labels: wips
September 25, 2008
Soak it in
I'm at that stage in my knitting projects where I have, like, a hundred things that are all "just about" done. Doesn't make for exciting blogging, but it does make for exciting knitting--if you're into seaming and weaving in ends. Ohmigod, me too!
I have been a button making maniac this week. Some of them are so gorgeous it may come to fisticuffs when I sell them. Like these beauties. Soak it in.
And something new I'm trying are lace buttons. So fun! And most of the embroidered linens I use have hand tatted or crocheted edgings which are perfect. I see a lot of these charmers in my future.
In case you can't live another minute without some vintage embroidered buttons, go here! I'll have some finished birthday knitting to show you next week. And maybe even something for myself.
And Socktoberfest 2008 starts next week. Are you celebrating?
I have been a button making maniac this week. Some of them are so gorgeous it may come to fisticuffs when I sell them. Like these beauties. Soak it in.
And something new I'm trying are lace buttons. So fun! And most of the embroidered linens I use have hand tatted or crocheted edgings which are perfect. I see a lot of these charmers in my future.
In case you can't live another minute without some vintage embroidered buttons, go here! I'll have some finished birthday knitting to show you next week. And maybe even something for myself.
And Socktoberfest 2008 starts next week. Are you celebrating?
Labels: etsy
September 14, 2008
Two of each yarn
Last night I was contemplating what yarn I would pack in an ark, if necessary. Well, I didn't suffer any losses, so I guess I shouldn't complain about the rain and flooding. But I felt really bad for the vendors at Renegade this weekend. I went this afternoon and spent what I could (not much) to support the indie business people. And I grabbed several business cards, so when I do have a little more in the budget, I'll be hopping on Etsy to share the love.
Last weekend was gorgeous, though, and I went to Knitting Workshop for a fun Doggie Knits event. Corinne was signing books and also giving tips for measuring your dog, so dogs were welcome. In a yarn shop, can ya believe it?
I jumped at the chance to take Dobby out for some fun. We arrived late and Dobs was the only dog there at the time, so she got to be fawned over by everyone. And she tried on a couple of the items from the book! There are some adorable pics over at the Knitting Workshop blog.
Did you notice that first pic where she is wearing the beginnings of a new sweater? Yeah, it's almost done now! It's a lightweight sweater of awesome, awesome Sock Hop that Karen shared with me. Here is an updated pic from Friday.
I just need to do the little cuffs on the leg holes. And wait for cold weather!
What crafty events have you enjoyed lately?
Last weekend was gorgeous, though, and I went to Knitting Workshop for a fun Doggie Knits event. Corinne was signing books and also giving tips for measuring your dog, so dogs were welcome. In a yarn shop, can ya believe it?
I jumped at the chance to take Dobby out for some fun. We arrived late and Dobs was the only dog there at the time, so she got to be fawned over by everyone. And she tried on a couple of the items from the book! There are some adorable pics over at the Knitting Workshop blog.
Did you notice that first pic where she is wearing the beginnings of a new sweater? Yeah, it's almost done now! It's a lightweight sweater of awesome, awesome Sock Hop that Karen shared with me. Here is an updated pic from Friday.
I just need to do the little cuffs on the leg holes. And wait for cold weather!
What crafty events have you enjoyed lately?
September 06, 2008
Fruity support
Last weekend I biked up to the Chicago Botanic Garden to walk around and take pics. It was good for not just exercise but color and crafty inspiration.
Check out these melon hammocks! (GIGGLE! I can't say "melon hammocks" without cracking up. And wondering if my blog traffic will mysteriously spike this week.) The week before when I had been to the gardens (without my camera) there was a gardener patiently knotting these little jute fruit savers.
I've been knitting quite a bit this week. The silk cowl is moving slowly. I'm very motivated to wear it, but I seem more motivated to knit on other things. Like a sweater for Dobby. Because it's so cold out right now (?). I'll show you some progress pics soon of both pieces being modeled.
Have you knit/crocheted/knotted any household or garden helpers?
Check out these melon hammocks! (GIGGLE! I can't say "melon hammocks" without cracking up. And wondering if my blog traffic will mysteriously spike this week.) The week before when I had been to the gardens (without my camera) there was a gardener patiently knotting these little jute fruit savers.
I've been knitting quite a bit this week. The silk cowl is moving slowly. I'm very motivated to wear it, but I seem more motivated to knit on other things. Like a sweater for Dobby. Because it's so cold out right now (?). I'll show you some progress pics soon of both pieces being modeled.
Have you knit/crocheted/knotted any household or garden helpers?
