The Starry Starry Night socks mean a lot to me. First, they were designed by a very good friend of mine, Suzanne. Secondly, the yarn was hand dyed by another good friend of mine, Cindy (Tenacious Fibers).
Friday, November 14, 2014
Starry Starry Night...
I finished my Starry Starry Night socks before we ventured on a visit with our grandchildren (well, 7 of the 8).
The Starry Starry Night socks mean a lot to me. First, they were designed by a very good friend of mine, Suzanne. Secondly, the yarn was hand dyed by another good friend of mine, Cindy (Tenacious Fibers).
I have to say that I love the pattern...and the yarn is so cushy... this pair keeps my toes very warm (not hot)...and I need them in the 20 degree weather we've been having.
The Starry Starry Night socks mean a lot to me. First, they were designed by a very good friend of mine, Suzanne. Secondly, the yarn was hand dyed by another good friend of mine, Cindy (Tenacious Fibers).
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Just another day...
It's cold....I mean cold...in the 20's and 30's....and we expect snow in the next few days...winter sure came fast.
Hubby braved the cold this morning and took off to an auction. He brought a few 'goodies' home.
One is a "bowl" from the Cambridge Glass Company. The Cambridge Glass Company closed in 1954. I wish I knew what it was made for...you know...what function did it have...or was it just to sit pretty on a table or mantle...hmmm. It is pretty and I think I'll keep it.
Time for me to go knit...I'm still working on the Edge Addiction (making long sleeves and turning it into a cardigan); Eliza's blanket (yes, I know she will be 2 years old in February); Worsted Weight socks (knitting these on U.S. Size 3 needles is slow work). Or I could just go cast on another project...or sew on a project...
Hubby braved the cold this morning and took off to an auction. He brought a few 'goodies' home.
One is a "bowl" from the Cambridge Glass Company. The Cambridge Glass Company closed in 1954. I wish I knew what it was made for...you know...what function did it have...or was it just to sit pretty on a table or mantle...hmmm. It is pretty and I think I'll keep it.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
A bit of "Addiction"
Yes, you heard me right... "Addiction"
A fellow knitter and mentor of mine has designed the most delightful top. We are members of a knitting guild... What The Knit in Bakersfield and can be found on Ravelry as well. Suzanne never fails to amaze me. Her "Edge Addiction" can be as colorful as one wants it to be. The yarn being used is sock weight and has long color repeats.
The Modular Top is being test knitted as we speak (err..read). I feel blessed to be one of the lucky test knitters.
I am using Schachenmayr Regia in the Snowflake color.
I am doing 4 'strips' on the left and right front and the same on the back.
I have mentioned it to Suzanne that I would probably get more use out of the top if we could 'alter' it to a cardigan. Suzanne has said that she will work on that. I am so excited to see what she comes up with.
I will try to get a good photo of the finished right side but for now check out Suzanne's page...the little modular squares are so addicting to knit.
Happy Knitting everyone...and stay tuned
A fellow knitter and mentor of mine has designed the most delightful top. We are members of a knitting guild... What The Knit in Bakersfield and can be found on Ravelry as well. Suzanne never fails to amaze me. Her "Edge Addiction" can be as colorful as one wants it to be. The yarn being used is sock weight and has long color repeats.
The Modular Top is being test knitted as we speak (err..read). I feel blessed to be one of the lucky test knitters.
I am using Schachenmayr Regia in the Snowflake color.
I am doing 4 'strips' on the left and right front and the same on the back.
I have mentioned it to Suzanne that I would probably get more use out of the top if we could 'alter' it to a cardigan. Suzanne has said that she will work on that. I am so excited to see what she comes up with.
I will try to get a good photo of the finished right side but for now check out Suzanne's page...the little modular squares are so addicting to knit.
Happy Knitting everyone...and stay tuned
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Lovely!
Life has been lovely!
I finished the Ribwarmer and love it. I wear it every chance I get.
Progress on the old cabinet is coming along nicely. I bought a new scraper and it is the best. Layers of paint come off so easily. We haven't moved it to the garage yet. It is still in the basement and I'm still stripping...just doing it a bit at a time.
Sock Madness 8 has started. Participants had to be signed up by the end of February. The pattern for the first round was released Monday morning. I can say that I successfully completed my pair of Brucie's around midnight Thursday. Participants are given two weeks to complete the pair of socks in the first round. Those who have shown a reasonable effort will be eligible for the rest of the patterns during Madness but they will not move on to the next round.
Today I started another endeavor. My daughter and I visited a fabric shop. The shop is located in the basement of one of the owners. The owners are a delight and we enjoyed visiting with them. I came away with more than enough fabric to sew a quilt.
....hmmm some would say that my plate is overflowing... I would say that I'm just getting started.
I finished the Ribwarmer and love it. I wear it every chance I get.
Progress on the old cabinet is coming along nicely. I bought a new scraper and it is the best. Layers of paint come off so easily. We haven't moved it to the garage yet. It is still in the basement and I'm still stripping...just doing it a bit at a time.
Sock Madness 8 has started. Participants had to be signed up by the end of February. The pattern for the first round was released Monday morning. I can say that I successfully completed my pair of Brucie's around midnight Thursday. Participants are given two weeks to complete the pair of socks in the first round. Those who have shown a reasonable effort will be eligible for the rest of the patterns during Madness but they will not move on to the next round.
Today I started another endeavor. My daughter and I visited a fabric shop. The shop is located in the basement of one of the owners. The owners are a delight and we enjoyed visiting with them. I came away with more than enough fabric to sew a quilt.
....hmmm some would say that my plate is overflowing... I would say that I'm just getting started.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
big city
We went to the big city today...
love the old houses and the wonderful architecture...
I was stripping my new hutch down in the basement. Unfortunately I have had to stop for a bit. I have it set up not far from our furnace. I really don't want to blow the place up with the stripper fumes. It will be best to wait until the weather is a bit warmer and we move everything up to the garage.
Progress on my EZ Ribwarmer was stalled.
Using my measurements and the gauge I'm getting on my swatch cast on numbers and increases numbers will differ from the original pattern. That is because the Ribwarmer is being knitted to fit me...not everyone else.
I'm back on track now and gartering along...
love the old houses and the wonderful architecture...
I was stripping my new hutch down in the basement. Unfortunately I have had to stop for a bit. I have it set up not far from our furnace. I really don't want to blow the place up with the stripper fumes. It will be best to wait until the weather is a bit warmer and we move everything up to the garage.
Progress on my EZ Ribwarmer was stalled.
Using my measurements and the gauge I'm getting on my swatch cast on numbers and increases numbers will differ from the original pattern. That is because the Ribwarmer is being knitted to fit me...not everyone else.
I'm back on track now and gartering along...
Friday, January 10, 2014
EZ Ribwarmer and a Hutch
What the Knit Knitting Guild is doing a KAL...EZ Ribwarmer.
Using US size 6 needles I am knitting mine with Anzula yarn, Cricket, in Olivia colorway...a beautiful green. If you've never used Anzula yarn it is more than worth trying. Sabrina does a fantastic job of dyeing her yarn. The yarn is so buttery soft. I love it.
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On another note...I have taken on a humongous project. I am refinishing a beautiful to me old hutch. It came in two pieces with original hardware, chippy paint all over and two glass doors.
I spent the better part of today stripping the paint, should I say layers of paint, from the top of the hutch.
Using US size 6 needles I am knitting mine with Anzula yarn, Cricket, in Olivia colorway...a beautiful green. If you've never used Anzula yarn it is more than worth trying. Sabrina does a fantastic job of dyeing her yarn. The yarn is so buttery soft. I love it.
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| Swatch for EZ Ribwarmer |
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On another note...I have taken on a humongous project. I am refinishing a beautiful to me old hutch. It came in two pieces with original hardware, chippy paint all over and two glass doors.
I spent the better part of today stripping the paint, should I say layers of paint, from the top of the hutch.
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| Top piece with doors removed. Backing will be removed and replaced with beadboard. |
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| Two drawers with original hardware |
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| The two doors from upper piece (upside down) |
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| Hutch ~ started stripping top of this today... |
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Ironic?
Happy New Year
I do hope everyone is safe...
We've done a bit of rearranging of furniture and unpacking a few boxes today. Now it's time to take a break.
I washed a blanket that hubby had picked up somewhere for Shivers (as if he doesn't already have enough blankets). When I was folding it I saw the label. I find it quite ironic that the blanket was made by the Faribault Woolen Mill Company, here in the USA. The label very clearly states that is is 100% ACRYLIC.
The ironic part ~ a WOOLEN MILL manufacturing ACRYLIC blankets.
I think I will do a bit of research on the company. I'd like to know why they made acrylic (plastic) blankets instead of Wool blankets.
We moved the cedar chest from one room to another. Before moving it we made sure it was empty. It was full of our youngest daughters Care Bears from the early to mid 80's.
Think it's time to go knit a bit....
See you all later....
I do hope everyone is safe...
We've done a bit of rearranging of furniture and unpacking a few boxes today. Now it's time to take a break.
I washed a blanket that hubby had picked up somewhere for Shivers (as if he doesn't already have enough blankets). When I was folding it I saw the label. I find it quite ironic that the blanket was made by the Faribault Woolen Mill Company, here in the USA. The label very clearly states that is is 100% ACRYLIC.
The ironic part ~ a WOOLEN MILL manufacturing ACRYLIC blankets.
I think I will do a bit of research on the company. I'd like to know why they made acrylic (plastic) blankets instead of Wool blankets.
We moved the cedar chest from one room to another. Before moving it we made sure it was empty. It was full of our youngest daughters Care Bears from the early to mid 80's.
Think it's time to go knit a bit....
See you all later....
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
A look over the past year
So much has happened over the past twelve months...but that is another story.
Today I am looking over the knitting projects I've completed. There is a story behind each of my projects but we're not going there.
so...
In November of 2012 I joined a knit a long with members of the local Knitting Guild where I lived at the time. We chose a pattern and proceeded...thankfully we were led by a Master Knitter. I can say that every member of the group learned so much through the process.
We started by taking precise measurements of our bodies. Yeah, not fun, but very necessary. If you are making a garment that you want to fit, the only way is to have precise measurements. Having this information saves so many tears and grief.
So, first project ~ Dark and Stormy ~ pattern by Thea Colman...pattern was adapted to fit us...I used Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 in worsted weight.
Then came Sock Madness...yes it is madness...
Sockdolager socks ~ pattern by Adrienne Fong
Flying Dutchman socks ~ pattern by Caoua Coffee
Greenhouse socks ~ pattern by Anita Grahn
Then I knitted a second pair of socks for Brenda. She was a favorite postal carrier.
The "What The Knit" Knitting Guild in Bakersfield, California was blessed to have a sock workshop. Our teacher was Angela Davis. We had so much fun.
I knitted a wee sock...using leftover sock yarn...wonderful...this was for a Summer Knit along...
After hubby and I relocated to the mid-west we were informed that I would definitely need a hat to keep my head warm. After perusing patterns I decided on Cabled Rangoli Hat ~ pattern by Desi Knitter. I used natural/undyed cormo yarn from Elsa Wool Company...love the yarn. After being told that the hat made me look like a baker I decided to knit it again.
This time I used Cascade 220 Tweed in blue. I love it! I've worn it several times. My head stays warm, never hot.
On Ravelry I am in a group that I just love. The designer, Meagheen Ryan is astonishing! She designed little baby mittens...not just any baby mittens....ADVENT baby mittens.
24 Advent Baby Mittens....In finishing them I crocheted a chain and attached them as I went so they are in no particular order.
Now, those are all my finished projects for the past year.
(sorry, photos will be posted later...computer is acting up)
Today I am looking over the knitting projects I've completed. There is a story behind each of my projects but we're not going there.
so...
In November of 2012 I joined a knit a long with members of the local Knitting Guild where I lived at the time. We chose a pattern and proceeded...thankfully we were led by a Master Knitter. I can say that every member of the group learned so much through the process.
We started by taking precise measurements of our bodies. Yeah, not fun, but very necessary. If you are making a garment that you want to fit, the only way is to have precise measurements. Having this information saves so many tears and grief.
So, first project ~ Dark and Stormy ~ pattern by Thea Colman...pattern was adapted to fit us...I used Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 in worsted weight.
Sockdolager socks ~ pattern by Adrienne Fong
Flying Dutchman socks ~ pattern by Caoua Coffee
Greenhouse socks ~ pattern by Anita Grahn
Then I knitted a second pair of socks for Brenda. She was a favorite postal carrier.
The "What The Knit" Knitting Guild in Bakersfield, California was blessed to have a sock workshop. Our teacher was Angela Davis. We had so much fun.
I knitted a wee sock...using leftover sock yarn...wonderful...this was for a Summer Knit along...
After hubby and I relocated to the mid-west we were informed that I would definitely need a hat to keep my head warm. After perusing patterns I decided on Cabled Rangoli Hat ~ pattern by Desi Knitter. I used natural/undyed cormo yarn from Elsa Wool Company...love the yarn. After being told that the hat made me look like a baker I decided to knit it again.
This time I used Cascade 220 Tweed in blue. I love it! I've worn it several times. My head stays warm, never hot.
On Ravelry I am in a group that I just love. The designer, Meagheen Ryan is astonishing! She designed little baby mittens...not just any baby mittens....ADVENT baby mittens.
24 Advent Baby Mittens....In finishing them I crocheted a chain and attached them as I went so they are in no particular order.
Now, those are all my finished projects for the past year.
(sorry, photos will be posted later...computer is acting up)
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Peace
Today, Sunday, was so peaceful.
I decided to only do what I needed to do.??and that did not include unpacking any one of the forty or so boxes in the garage or any of the hundreds in the basement.
Quite some time ago I 'found' a recipe for garlic-lemon Chicken. This is a crockpot dish. Hubby loves it, especially when I make mashed potatoes. It is a very easy dish and I felt today was a good day to make it.
Then I spent the day going through my knitting projects.
One of our little granddaughters takes dance lessons. Last evening I cast on a pair of leg warmers. Today I knitted a bit on the leg warmers.
I decided to only do what I needed to do.??and that did not include unpacking any one of the forty or so boxes in the garage or any of the hundreds in the basement.
Quite some time ago I 'found' a recipe for garlic-lemon Chicken. This is a crockpot dish. Hubby loves it, especially when I make mashed potatoes. It is a very easy dish and I felt today was a good day to make it.
Then I spent the day going through my knitting projects.
One of our little granddaughters takes dance lessons. Last evening I cast on a pair of leg warmers. Today I knitted a bit on the leg warmers.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Bedroom
This is a before photo of the master bedroom.
We took the shelf down...cleaned the sconces...painted....installed carpet....
This is the after photo....
The lace curtains I love...the morning sun comes in and is wonderful...
Eventually a desk may be put in under the double windows for me to use when I sew.
Good Morning
The journey is well underway. This last leg had some twists and turns but we are now on the next leg.
As many of you know hubby and I pulled up our California stakes, after 37 years, and relocated to a small town in Missouri.
It will take us some time to get acclimated to not just the weather but also the culture. Our new town has a small Walmart and an independent grocers. There are antique shops and boutiques, a cafe and a town center park with a gazebo, a country diner and of course two Chinese restaurants and a Mexican restaurant.
We are in our new home, finally, after much cleaning and painting. New carpet and vinyl tile in the baths...
We are home.
Our new home has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a full, unfinished, usable basement with walk out to the backyard. Off the kitchen is a sun porch. When the weather warms Shivers will probably spend the majority of his day on the sun porch.
So as not to overwhelm anyone I will post just a few photos.
As many of you know hubby and I pulled up our California stakes, after 37 years, and relocated to a small town in Missouri.
It will take us some time to get acclimated to not just the weather but also the culture. Our new town has a small Walmart and an independent grocers. There are antique shops and boutiques, a cafe and a town center park with a gazebo, a country diner and of course two Chinese restaurants and a Mexican restaurant.
We are in our new home, finally, after much cleaning and painting. New carpet and vinyl tile in the baths...
We are home.
Our new home has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a full, unfinished, usable basement with walk out to the backyard. Off the kitchen is a sun porch. When the weather warms Shivers will probably spend the majority of his day on the sun porch.
So as not to overwhelm anyone I will post just a few photos.
Monday, September 30, 2013
So much...
Wow, can't believe it has been so long since I last posted.
so much has happened in our lives...
It'll take time to get caught up...
In the meantime...
We were blessed with another beautiful granddaughter this past February.
Hubby and I packed up and relocated from California to Missouri.
I knitted another sweater...
...more to follow
so much has happened in our lives...
It'll take time to get caught up...
In the meantime...
We were blessed with another beautiful granddaughter this past February.
Hubby and I packed up and relocated from California to Missouri.
I knitted another sweater...
...more to follow
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Hmmmm,
Yesterday our daughter and her family went to get their pumpkins. Each year they go to a farm that has a maze, a petting zoo, food and drink, hayride, and of course pumpkins. This year our youngest granddaughter, who is 13 months, had a blast. She had boots but the place was so muddy (it was a bit rainy all day) that she would have been falling down and that wouldn't have been much fun.
Okay, so I was browsing Pinterest earlier this week. I came across a scrumptious looking 'recipe', shall we say. So, taking their start I came up with my own version.
Grilled mushrooms and garlic...then I grilled, in the same pan, a roll (sort of like one you'd use for french dip ~ hubby bought the pack and I wasn't going to say anything. The "original" used a chibatta.)
Then after I put the mushrooms and garlic on the bread I sprinkled, with a flourish, some grated gouda cheese...yummy!
Today I washed my handknitted socks...hand wash....I love the smell of the wool when it is wet. When I knit socks I use wool, sometimes mixed with nylon, bamboo, alpaca, cashmere...never acrylic.
And now they are out soaking up a bit of sun...
Okay, so I was browsing Pinterest earlier this week. I came across a scrumptious looking 'recipe', shall we say. So, taking their start I came up with my own version.
Grilled mushrooms and garlic...then I grilled, in the same pan, a roll (sort of like one you'd use for french dip ~ hubby bought the pack and I wasn't going to say anything. The "original" used a chibatta.)
Then after I put the mushrooms and garlic on the bread I sprinkled, with a flourish, some grated gouda cheese...yummy!
Today I washed my handknitted socks...hand wash....I love the smell of the wool when it is wet. When I knit socks I use wool, sometimes mixed with nylon, bamboo, alpaca, cashmere...never acrylic.
And now they are out soaking up a bit of sun...
Saturday, October 20, 2012
It's a GIRL!
In September of 2011 our eldest daughter blessed us with a granddaughter. Sweet little one joined a big brother and the family was complete.
Until...
We were informed earlier this summer that we were being blessed by another grandchild.
and...
Yesterday it was announced...
We haven't been told of any prospective names yet...
But it sure looks like Emma is happy to have a little sister join her and her big brother...
Until...
We were informed earlier this summer that we were being blessed by another grandchild.
and...
Yesterday it was announced...
We haven't been told of any prospective names yet...
But it sure looks like Emma is happy to have a little sister join her and her big brother...
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Glass is Overflowing
Over the past 9 months it seems my glass has been overflowing...
Now I don't mind it...
Usually...
TODAY ~ Our youngest daughter is celebrating her birthday today...no, I won't tell you how old she is. She is a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, and sister. (Just a few of her titles). Happy Birthday sweetie
EARLIER THIS WEEK ~ Our grandson plays freshman football for his high school. The season is almost over and he was looking forward to the participating on the wrestling team for the first time. It seems that he won't get that opportunity. At the football game Monday he tackled an opponent and when he landed on the ground he landed on his finger. Our grandson that is. After a trip to the ER and xrays...he broke the bone, right above the knuckle on his index finger. So yesterday a trip to the hospital was in order to have pins inserted. I don't think he was a happy camper.
EARLIER THIS YEAR (RECAP) ~
I once again participated in Sock Madness...knitted socks like a mad woman. It was fun and I learned new techniques which is always a joy.
In July some of my siblings and I, along with some nieces and nephews, got together. It had been 7 years since I'd seen some of them and longer for others. Two cousins also met us ~ we hadn't seen them for over 50 years. We had a great time and quite a few went home with sock madness socks.
NOW ~
Our eldest daughter is gracing us with another grandchild shortly after the first of 2013. She gave us a granddaughter last year and that little girl turned her mommy and daddy's worlds upside down. She is just as cute as can be. She turned 1 in September; started walking around 8-9 months and is into everything. She sure livens their home up and they love. She joined an older brother last year when she was born and he lovingly dotes on her.
I'm knitting...and knitting...and knitting. I've been knitting socks; knitted a beautiful shawl (that I need to reblock); and now I'm knitting matching hats for the 1 year old and her mommy. And I've cast on today to knit a swatch. Swatch! Swatch for what? A sweater! Yes, I'm ready to knit another sweater.
And, if that isn't enough, a wonderful group of knitters and crocheters have started a Guild! I am looking forward to the education that comes with being associated with a Guild.
Time for lunch and then some knitting!
Now I don't mind it...
Usually...
TODAY ~ Our youngest daughter is celebrating her birthday today...no, I won't tell you how old she is. She is a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, and sister. (Just a few of her titles). Happy Birthday sweetie
EARLIER THIS WEEK ~ Our grandson plays freshman football for his high school. The season is almost over and he was looking forward to the participating on the wrestling team for the first time. It seems that he won't get that opportunity. At the football game Monday he tackled an opponent and when he landed on the ground he landed on his finger. Our grandson that is. After a trip to the ER and xrays...he broke the bone, right above the knuckle on his index finger. So yesterday a trip to the hospital was in order to have pins inserted. I don't think he was a happy camper.
EARLIER THIS YEAR (RECAP) ~
I once again participated in Sock Madness...knitted socks like a mad woman. It was fun and I learned new techniques which is always a joy.
In July some of my siblings and I, along with some nieces and nephews, got together. It had been 7 years since I'd seen some of them and longer for others. Two cousins also met us ~ we hadn't seen them for over 50 years. We had a great time and quite a few went home with sock madness socks.
NOW ~
Our eldest daughter is gracing us with another grandchild shortly after the first of 2013. She gave us a granddaughter last year and that little girl turned her mommy and daddy's worlds upside down. She is just as cute as can be. She turned 1 in September; started walking around 8-9 months and is into everything. She sure livens their home up and they love. She joined an older brother last year when she was born and he lovingly dotes on her.
And, if that isn't enough, a wonderful group of knitters and crocheters have started a Guild! I am looking forward to the education that comes with being associated with a Guild.
Time for lunch and then some knitting!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sock Madness!
Sock Madness has started!
What is Sock Madness, you ask?
Well, it is an international sock knitting competition.
You must be registered in order to compete.
We receive the first pattern during the first few days of March.
Competitors must knit the socks according to the pattern. It is permissable to add extra stitches to make the socks larger but we can not deviate from the pattern. In this way all competitors are knitting close to the same number of stitches.
The first round we are given two weeks to complete the pair of socks. Those who complete the pair will move on to the second round.
All who make it through the first round are divided into groups depending upon the number who make it. Last year we had four teams. The teams are usually based upon a competitors degree of knitting. Those who are very experienced are put on one team while those who are beginners are put together on one team.
Sock patterns start out fairly easy and get increasingly more complex.
After each round fewer competitors move to the next round until there is one person from each team in the last round.
This year the first sock is Dicey. The instep and leg is a 4x2 rib. But every fourth row we must roll the dice to see if the 4-stitch rib will have a cable or not.
My progress so far...
What is Sock Madness, you ask?
Well, it is an international sock knitting competition.
You must be registered in order to compete.
We receive the first pattern during the first few days of March.
Competitors must knit the socks according to the pattern. It is permissable to add extra stitches to make the socks larger but we can not deviate from the pattern. In this way all competitors are knitting close to the same number of stitches.
The first round we are given two weeks to complete the pair of socks. Those who complete the pair will move on to the second round.
All who make it through the first round are divided into groups depending upon the number who make it. Last year we had four teams. The teams are usually based upon a competitors degree of knitting. Those who are very experienced are put on one team while those who are beginners are put together on one team.
Sock patterns start out fairly easy and get increasingly more complex.
After each round fewer competitors move to the next round until there is one person from each team in the last round.
This year the first sock is Dicey. The instep and leg is a 4x2 rib. But every fourth row we must roll the dice to see if the 4-stitch rib will have a cable or not.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Spring is in the air!
Well it looks as though Spring is here!
On our walk yesterday we passed by our local 'duck' pond
There were quite a few baby ducks swimming around
It's really too bad that the city pumped most of the water out
As you can see there were some who 'got away'.
There were about 5 ducks walking along outside the fence.
I don't know the species of this tree but isn't it beautiful?
Friday, February 17, 2012
"The Wall That Travels"
January pattern for the Ryan Eeijits "Touring Ireland through a Year of Socks" sock club, "The Ring of Kerry" ~ finished!
Casted on February's pattern ~ "The Beaches of Donegal"
For both patterns I'm using Periwinkle Sheep Yarn...love this yarn, it is so nice to work with, and so soft.
Today hubby and I went downtown to the Library. Set up in the library's parking lot is "The Wall That Travels". We saw it two years ago when it came to town. It's just as moving to see this Wall as it is to see the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D. C.
Casted on February's pattern ~ "The Beaches of Donegal"
For both patterns I'm using Periwinkle Sheep Yarn...love this yarn, it is so nice to work with, and so soft.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Happy Birthday to my darling husband
Sweetheart
I Love You More Today than Yesterday
But Not As Much As Tomorrow
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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