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Monday, June 22, 2009
Knitters Connection
2 days with Cat Bordhi.... wonderful!
I learned a bit about good teaching and kindness. I learned a bit about good knitting. I also worked up some new socks in Smooshy Happy Forest. Once graphed, it behaved as I had expected it to.
Columbus was abuzz with good food - LemonGrass had wonderful asian fusion and I found Ice Cream Nirvana in the place of the North Market: Jenis. Had I not been there for the yarn, I would go for the food.
Yarn? Did not buy much. I guess the restraint that I have been trying to develop, finally kicked in.... or maybe the manic splurge 2 weeks ago at Hoosier Hills was still hanging over my head?
Friends? Lana Holden has re-entered my life in a very good way. Let's say we hit it off and I hope to knit with her often!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Gifting
I never thought I would be a monogamous knitter. Never had that thought occurred to me. Lately though, I find I am FINISHING pieces in record numbers - seems there is a benefit to knitting on only a few projects at the same time. Ravelry is also helping me track them and keep them controlled.
My goal lately has been to have fewer than 5 project: one hard, one easy and one small - with no more than 2 of any one sort on the needles at a time. This allows me to work up design samples, keep up with gifting AND knit something for me.
My goal lately has been to have fewer than 5 project: one hard, one easy and one small - with no more than 2 of any one sort on the needles at a time. This allows me to work up design samples, keep up with gifting AND knit something for me.
Currently on the needles: Socks for my hubby, and a 2 year old lace shawl from Amanda Gill. The shawl is finally moving forward due to the use of stitch markers every 20 stitches~
I needed to clear out my knitting bag so that I can prepare for 2 very important projects which will be added this week: Cat Bordhi socks and my first officially "sold" design - more about that later.
Almost forgot.... Gifting. The cranberry shawl is mostly garter stitch. There is a 5 stitch border in seed and a lace edge. This was begun at Hoosier Hills as something I could knit while walking about. After HH, I began a deep lace edge. Between each working row there are 3 rows of garter. Did I mention it is alpaca and silk? Skacel Alpaca Seta in Burgundy is a lovely boucle with a soft hand. If I were smart, I would submit the design...
I needed to clear out my knitting bag so that I can prepare for 2 very important projects which will be added this week: Cat Bordhi socks and my first officially "sold" design - more about that later.
Almost forgot.... Gifting. The cranberry shawl is mostly garter stitch. There is a 5 stitch border in seed and a lace edge. This was begun at Hoosier Hills as something I could knit while walking about. After HH, I began a deep lace edge. Between each working row there are 3 rows of garter. Did I mention it is alpaca and silk? Skacel Alpaca Seta in Burgundy is a lovely boucle with a soft hand. If I were smart, I would submit the design...
Thursday, June 11, 2009
A new Pattern and Class: Baby Steps
Working with yarn has rewards... like having the FULL BOX of Crayons that you never had as a kid. New Pattern to be available soon!
8 colors of BabyBoo arrived just at the time I needed to design a beginner class. This is designed to give the beginning knitter confidence. Blocks start 2 at a time so that intarsia is introduced. 8 block designs begin with stockinette and knit/purl variations and finish with cables.
Pattern will be written for DK and worsted weight.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Dad's Aran
Finished. Here is Katie modeling the sweater on Christmas eve. He is happy. I am happy (I do want to take out the zipper and put it back in - this time, with the bottoms matching up.)
Great sweater. Knit from the collar down. Book is out of print, but copies can be had. I will be making one for myself.
Inside pocket... After all, we need to maintain the illusion of a doting father and his little girl.
Good Yarn Karma
I must have it. Honest.
You all know I cannot BUY** yarn. Apparently though, the universe feels that I NEED yarn.
Presenting: 16 skeins of hand dyed lace from Alpaca with a Twist. Also in the box were a hat and a sweater. If you are shopping - look for Highlander and Mojito
** Donations do not count. This was a silent auction for cancer at the warehouse Open House.
<<<<<<<<>Threadbear - Way too cool. Malabrigo... Colors are Blue and a yellow/green (ochre). I bought a skein of Hilary Sock yarn earlier in the month and got a gift certificate later in the month.
I wish I lived nearer to Lansing. Would like to see the shop in person.... Taking classes there would be cool too.
You all know I cannot BUY** yarn. Apparently though, the universe feels that I NEED yarn.
Presenting: 16 skeins of hand dyed lace from Alpaca with a Twist. Also in the box were a hat and a sweater. If you are shopping - look for Highlander and Mojito
** Donations do not count. This was a silent auction for cancer at the warehouse Open House.
<<<<<<<<>Threadbear - Way too cool. Malabrigo... Colors are Blue and a yellow/green (ochre). I bought a skein of Hilary Sock yarn earlier in the month and got a gift certificate later in the month.
I wish I lived nearer to Lansing. Would like to see the shop in person.... Taking classes there would be cool too.
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