March 20, 2008
Treats
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!
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!
October 22, 2007
Fake Rhinebeck in Purples
I know it's fall and everyone is hankering for browns, rusts and golden hues. But as I was digging through my stash for Carrie's Fake Rhinebeck party, I realized I have so many gorgeous pinks and purples. I don't want to overload you with yarn that hasn't become something grander yet, so here are just two of my "purchases" from Fake Rhinebeck.
Two skeins of Koigu PPPM in purple (maybe color #165?). I intend for this become the first pair of socks that I keep for myself. I am putting no timeframe on this project, but my feet think this winter would be nice.
Cotton is always in season! This is Flake Cotton by Ironstone Warehouse, hailing from Las Vegas, New Mexico--NOT to be confused with Las Vegas, Nevada, those posers! Karen had to twist my arm (uh huh) to buy this fun cotton for an OSW and so it still may become.
That's all I "spent" this weekend at Fake Rhinebeck and I can honestly say I have a clear conscience about my yarn budget. :)
For those dying to know--today was the dude's birthday and no I didn't finish the socks. They are incredibly close, though, and I could probably bind off, wash and block them tomorrow or Wednesday. Once they dry I'll get modeled photos.
See ya soon!
Two skeins of Koigu PPPM in purple (maybe color #165?). I intend for this become the first pair of socks that I keep for myself. I am putting no timeframe on this project, but my feet think this winter would be nice.
Cotton is always in season! This is Flake Cotton by Ironstone Warehouse, hailing from Las Vegas, New Mexico--NOT to be confused with Las Vegas, Nevada, those posers! Karen had to twist my arm (uh huh) to buy this fun cotton for an OSW and so it still may become.
That's all I "spent" this weekend at Fake Rhinebeck and I can honestly say I have a clear conscience about my yarn budget. :)
For those dying to know--today was the dude's birthday and no I didn't finish the socks. They are incredibly close, though, and I could probably bind off, wash and block them tomorrow or Wednesday. Once they dry I'll get modeled photos.
See ya soon!
Labels: goodies
October 05, 2007
Am I Blue?
Not much. But the yarn Karen gave me this week sure is. Isn't she sweet? It's Malabrigo Laceweight and it will be a Sarcelle for someone--maybe myself.
It's hard to stay sad with friends like I have. It doesn't hurt that I got invited to Ravelry today. Fucking A!
I may blog even less now that I want to explore that site. Dear Ravelry, will you give me a job when I lose mine for raveling at work? Thanks, see you soon. Love, Laura.
It's hard to stay sad with friends like I have. It doesn't hurt that I got invited to Ravelry today. Fucking A!
I may blog even less now that I want to explore that site. Dear Ravelry, will you give me a job when I lose mine for raveling at work? Thanks, see you soon. Love, Laura.
August 06, 2007
Mosaic
I'm rather pathetic. I haven't visited many yarn shops since I moved to Chicago--maybe two. Isn't that the first thing a good knitter does when they are in a new area? I checked out more yarn shops before I moved here than I have since.
Well, yesterday I was out in the suburbs and I stopped by Mosaic Yarn Studio. While it's by no means near me and I couldn't consider it my "local" yarn shop, it is very easily accessible by Metra. It's a pleasant, sunny store with a lot of room and a huge class area.
The ladies there have written their own line of patterns and I picked up the Norwegiean Riviera sweater pattern. I didn't find the yarn I was looking for, but that doesn't mean I didn't get any. :) I finally treated myself to some Koigu in a bright purple.
That was pretty much the highlight of my weekend, followed closely by getting a new vacuum. It sucks, haha, which is more than I can say about the old one. Have you visited all the yarn shops in your hometown?
Well, yesterday I was out in the suburbs and I stopped by Mosaic Yarn Studio. While it's by no means near me and I couldn't consider it my "local" yarn shop, it is very easily accessible by Metra. It's a pleasant, sunny store with a lot of room and a huge class area.
The ladies there have written their own line of patterns and I picked up the Norwegiean Riviera sweater pattern. I didn't find the yarn I was looking for, but that doesn't mean I didn't get any. :) I finally treated myself to some Koigu in a bright purple.
That was pretty much the highlight of my weekend, followed closely by getting a new vacuum. It sucks, haha, which is more than I can say about the old one. Have you visited all the yarn shops in your hometown?
April 13, 2007
Friday the 13th
Today is my grandmom's birthday--I'm not sure how old she is today, but she's OLD. Hey now, she wouldn't mind me saying that, as long as I didn't refer to her as elderly. Apparently that is a horrible insult to someone under one hundred.
Anyway, I started a pair of socks for her last week but I haven't had much time to work on them. I'm almost to the heel (from the toe, natch) but they won't get sent off until the end of next week. Until I have those to show off, I thought I'd share the buttons I made for my etsy shop this week. Enjoy!
Anyway, I started a pair of socks for her last week but I haven't had much time to work on them. I'm almost to the heel (from the toe, natch) but they won't get sent off until the end of next week. Until I have those to show off, I thought I'd share the buttons I made for my etsy shop this week. Enjoy!
Labels: goodies
February 15, 2007
Now I'm three!
Just a quick hi! Today is my third blogiversary so I felt like I needed a post to commemorate it. Too bad it's nothing spectacular like a finished sweater or socks.
I have to say I love all the comments on my last minute packing. Keep them coming because I plan to do a little giveaway in conjunction with the anniversary. I finished packing at five of midnight, so I already know how many junk box(es) I had. Can you guess?
Maybe there can be a runner up for whoever guesses correctly how many trash bags I have on the curb. (Sorry T, no fair if you drive by and count!) I'll give you a hint--it's more than when I raked all the leaves in my yard. That doesn't help much, does it?
I have to say I love all the comments on my last minute packing. Keep them coming because I plan to do a little giveaway in conjunction with the anniversary. I finished packing at five of midnight, so I already know how many junk box(es) I had. Can you guess?
Maybe there can be a runner up for whoever guesses correctly how many trash bags I have on the curb. (Sorry T, no fair if you drive by and count!) I'll give you a hint--it's more than when I raked all the leaves in my yard. That doesn't help much, does it?
Labels: goodies
February 14, 2007
Extra special
This week two hundred guys pledged their undying love to me. Some of them had never even met me. Most of them had other women in their lives. And I was just in it for the money.
Remember a few months ago I worked at a Christmas shop? Well the same company is a florist and they called me back to help for V-Day. Uhm, yeah. Next time I decide to do something loco like that, just smack me.
But one nice perk was having guys tell me all day, "I miss you and I can't wait to see you this weekend" or "You are the light of my life" and "With all my heart. Love, SoandSo". Even if I was just filling out the signature cards, the extra attention was sweet.
There has been no knitting love in the air here this week. I haven't knit a stitch since, uh, I'm not sure. Maybe Sunday. So while I'm packing and cleaning, why don't you check out this Dream In Color superwash merino I bought a couple weeks ago in Chicago.
A pool has been started for how many boxes marked "Crap", "Stuff" or "Other" I will have on the last day of packing. Why don't you hazard a guess. Bonus points if you name some objects that actually wind up in those boxes.
Remember a few months ago I worked at a Christmas shop? Well the same company is a florist and they called me back to help for V-Day. Uhm, yeah. Next time I decide to do something loco like that, just smack me.
But one nice perk was having guys tell me all day, "I miss you and I can't wait to see you this weekend" or "You are the light of my life" and "With all my heart. Love, SoandSo". Even if I was just filling out the signature cards, the extra attention was sweet.
There has been no knitting love in the air here this week. I haven't knit a stitch since, uh, I'm not sure. Maybe Sunday. So while I'm packing and cleaning, why don't you check out this Dream In Color superwash merino I bought a couple weeks ago in Chicago.
A pool has been started for how many boxes marked "Crap", "Stuff" or "Other" I will have on the last day of packing. Why don't you hazard a guess. Bonus points if you name some objects that actually wind up in those boxes.
Labels: goodies
February 08, 2007
It's pollywog!
You guys must dig the human interest stories because yesterday I had a record number of visitors to my humble blog. It's funny how many people find my page by searching for an eight letter word for baby frog. So as a hello and thank you to those misled to a knitting blog, may your search not be in vain. It's POLLYWOG. You're welcome.
I had a nice knitting night at T's and as usual we were joined by Chantelle (show-and-tell). But I forgot to take a few things like the awesome cowrie buttons I bought last week at Tender Buttons.
And these fun thread beads from Ashbury Lane.
There has been knitting, oh yes. I have focused almost exclusively on the man socks with a tiny bit of Dobby's new sweater thrown in the mix. I have set the shrug aside because it is cold and we must have wool. But I want to take a picture of the shrug progress for you guys, especially those of you who are interested in the construction. It is not as bad as you might think.
What odd searches have led visitors to your blog?
I had a nice knitting night at T's and as usual we were joined by Chantelle (show-and-tell). But I forgot to take a few things like the awesome cowrie buttons I bought last week at Tender Buttons.
And these fun thread beads from Ashbury Lane.
There has been knitting, oh yes. I have focused almost exclusively on the man socks with a tiny bit of Dobby's new sweater thrown in the mix. I have set the shrug aside because it is cold and we must have wool. But I want to take a picture of the shrug progress for you guys, especially those of you who are interested in the construction. It is not as bad as you might think.
What odd searches have led visitors to your blog?
January 30, 2007
Ruin of boring sweaters
I need to stop having so much fun crafting. It could become addictive or something and who knows where that will lead. To my ruin, perhaps, but also the ruin of all boring sweaters! Behold...
These little gems are needlefelted buttons. I am madly, deeply in love and if I didn't list them quickly in my etsy shop I would have surely kept them. I have so many more designs planned out with all the colors of wool fabric and fleece I have. A particular favorite is blue and silver fleece on navy blue wool.
I was going to wait to list these until I have several sets ready, but that made no sense. And I can't be the first person on earth to think of this, but a cursory google search could not find any other needlefelted buttons. Seriously, when I get back from my trip, I'm making a set of these to put on every cardigan I own. They are so jazzy.
Oh, yeah, my trip! I have two interviews in Chicago so I'm flying out there Thursday. I have been trying to email or leave a comment for the Chicago knitters I know. I actually have spare time on this trip, even though I'm only staying for two and half days. And I have a yarn shop gift certificate burning a hole the size of a hank of handspun in my pocket.
Excuse me while I go pack all the purple and orange clothing I own.
These little gems are needlefelted buttons. I am madly, deeply in love and if I didn't list them quickly in my etsy shop I would have surely kept them. I have so many more designs planned out with all the colors of wool fabric and fleece I have. A particular favorite is blue and silver fleece on navy blue wool.
I was going to wait to list these until I have several sets ready, but that made no sense. And I can't be the first person on earth to think of this, but a cursory google search could not find any other needlefelted buttons. Seriously, when I get back from my trip, I'm making a set of these to put on every cardigan I own. They are so jazzy.
Oh, yeah, my trip! I have two interviews in Chicago so I'm flying out there Thursday. I have been trying to email or leave a comment for the Chicago knitters I know. I actually have spare time on this trip, even though I'm only staying for two and half days. And I have a yarn shop gift certificate burning a hole the size of a hank of handspun in my pocket.
Excuse me while I go pack all the purple and orange clothing I own.
Labels: goodies
January 22, 2007
A new future, a hazy past
T came over yesterday and I made her try on the Mold vest. It doesn't suit her either so I guess I have to keep it. :( But it looks like this vest has a new future! She seconded the motion that I cardiganize it--just cut up the front and add sleeves. The Freestyle I used for the ribbing wasn't pricey and I should only need three balls in addition to the leftovers I have.
I made some really stunning fern buttons for my etsy shop today. The embroidery on these is not vintage, but charming just the same. I have a really boring cream cardigan that could use the fern and ivory buttons to add some interest.
Go over to Spinning Athena and wish Kristin a happy birthday. She's younger than me, so that deserves something. At twenty-six I was still in college (I know!), dating two guys at once and driving an hour to work. It was good times but may I never relive any of those particular events. What were you doing at twenty-six?
(I'd like to add it was really fucking hard for me to remember what I was doing at that age. Seriously, I had to count backwards and shit. So, I know I did all those things at the same time, but I can't guarantee it was five years ago.)
I made some really stunning fern buttons for my etsy shop today. The embroidery on these is not vintage, but charming just the same. I have a really boring cream cardigan that could use the fern and ivory buttons to add some interest.
Go over to Spinning Athena and wish Kristin a happy birthday. She's younger than me, so that deserves something. At twenty-six I was still in college (I know!), dating two guys at once and driving an hour to work. It was good times but may I never relive any of those particular events. What were you doing at twenty-six?
(I'd like to add it was really fucking hard for me to remember what I was doing at that age. Seriously, I had to count backwards and shit. So, I know I did all those things at the same time, but I can't guarantee it was five years ago.)
January 11, 2007
Small treats
Anyone who read my post about the button machine had to see this coming. I was getting creative with buttons all week and eventually I put some together for my etsy shop. But there are already plenty of creative crafters out there making fabric covered buttons and I don't want to crowd the field. So I wanted to do something different, something I hadn't seen yet--enter vintage embroidery.
I had an awesome time searching for vintage embroidered linens then deciding precisely which stitches would go on which size of button. Of course while I was making them I thought of all the projects I have yet to make where I could use these buttons. I posted seven sets of buttons this evening and I have a lot more linens in the stash! Also, stay tuned for a completely different type of button next week!
In knitting news, I am almost finished My First Socks. Hopefully I can get them done tomorrow night since I'll see my niece on Saturday. Can you believe that I already have two more sock projects in the works? What happened to the girl who was "not really into socks"? I guess she got cold feet.
January 02, 2007
400!
It's my 400th post. OMG! PON1ES!
I can't believe I have stuck with something for so long. You know, besides knitting and all that. It's a testament to the fun people I've met, cool projects we've all made and--let's face it--peer pressure of every other knitblogger out there. Nothing like people emailing you, "What ever happened to your three-armed sweater?", to make you finish up a project or at least admit to frogging it.
In case you were wondering why I had been posting so much lately and not talking about the Get Well Shawl--I wanted to make this crazy trifecta of New Year's Day, finishing grandmom's shawl and my 400th post. But that obviously didn't pan out. I'm over it now.
In the spirit of not having to pack as much stuff, I mean, celebrating this milestone I would like to have a little giveaway. The next four people to leave a comment (that isn't spam) will get a little something from the FIAFLW stash. I'll email you to get your address and whatnot.
This afternoon I went to The Fine Needle to enjoy their sale and I picked up Debbie Bliss' Wish You Were Here!. I know, as much as I bitch about her patterns? It's her designs I love and I'm willing to proofread the patterns to make them. Of all the pattern books I browsed through (and I checked them all) this one had the most styles that I would want to wear or make. I also got a Wonder Knitter, which requires a separate post.
What number post is your blog on today?
I can't believe I have stuck with something for so long. You know, besides knitting and all that. It's a testament to the fun people I've met, cool projects we've all made and--let's face it--peer pressure of every other knitblogger out there. Nothing like people emailing you, "What ever happened to your three-armed sweater?", to make you finish up a project or at least admit to frogging it.
In case you were wondering why I had been posting so much lately and not talking about the Get Well Shawl--I wanted to make this crazy trifecta of New Year's Day, finishing grandmom's shawl and my 400th post. But that obviously didn't pan out. I'm over it now.
In the spirit of not having to pack as much stuff, I mean, celebrating this milestone I would like to have a little giveaway. The next four people to leave a comment (that isn't spam) will get a little something from the FIAFLW stash. I'll email you to get your address and whatnot.
This afternoon I went to The Fine Needle to enjoy their sale and I picked up Debbie Bliss' Wish You Were Here!. I know, as much as I bitch about her patterns? It's her designs I love and I'm willing to proofread the patterns to make them. Of all the pattern books I browsed through (and I checked them all) this one had the most styles that I would want to wear or make. I also got a Wonder Knitter, which requires a separate post.
What number post is your blog on today?
December 25, 2006
Calm before the storm
Hey gang! Hope you had a nice holiday. Mine was dandy and now I'm stuffed like a Christmas goose. I had fun yesterday, too, when T came over to knit with me. She brought goodies such as Nicky Epstein's Knitting Beyond the Edge and this awesome One Skein Wonder.
I'm pretty sure it's Cotton Fleece mixed with some other cotton. She made it for herself, but doesn't really wear it. So she's working on a Hug that I think will make her happier. Meanwhile, this OSW is making me happy and check out how well it matches the shirt I happened to be wearing!
Another groovy gift from a friend was this set of stitchmarkers. Yes, I cheated and opened them early. Here I use them on the black hat from the previous post.
Well, I have to get to bed early so I'm rested for working the hell that is an After Christmas Sale at a Christmas shop. Thank god my flask fits in my apron!
I'm pretty sure it's Cotton Fleece mixed with some other cotton. She made it for herself, but doesn't really wear it. So she's working on a Hug that I think will make her happier. Meanwhile, this OSW is making me happy and check out how well it matches the shirt I happened to be wearing!
Another groovy gift from a friend was this set of stitchmarkers. Yes, I cheated and opened them early. Here I use them on the black hat from the previous post.
Well, I have to get to bed early so I'm rested for working the hell that is an After Christmas Sale at a Christmas shop. Thank god my flask fits in my apron!
