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
Saturday, August 2, 2014
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 |
and
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.
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