Congratulations to jackie, who won the mothers day contest! Email or facebook msg me your shipping information and I'll try to mail you the prize soon!
I'm in the middle of binding off the pair of brown socks. I got some matching yarn from a fellow raveler, and was able to finish knitting the Vest. I steeked and finished the ribbing and then chose to block it right in the middle of a cold, cloudy week. It took 3 or 4 days to dry. I think I'll be sewing down the steeks either tonight or this weekend and then I can post some pictures. I also have a whole roll of napkins that I finished weaving at least a month ago that I need to hem and cut apart. If I can do these nagging final steps on each of these project then not only will I have finished things to use, but I will be able to start several new projects that I've already chosen.
Off to finish the socks!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Monday, May 03, 2010
Mothers Day Contest
It's time for a contest... and since Mothers Day is coming soon, I thought it'd be fun to tie that in.
Whether you are male or female, if you have children or not, everyone has a mother.
To enter this contest just comment *on this post* with a story about your mother. It can be funny or sweet, embarrassing or praising... This will run until Sunday night (midnight) and then on Monday morning I'll randomly pick an entry and that person will win a small prize.
If you mention this on your blog/twitter/facebook/etc and others enter via you, you can get a bonus entry if they let me know who sent them in their comment.
Good luck!
PS: I'm still working on my vest and socks for my husband... luckily for him, I was almost done with the vest (steeked and all, just doing the ribbing) and ran out of the green, so while i try to track some matching yarn down, his socks get exclusive knitting.
Whether you are male or female, if you have children or not, everyone has a mother.
To enter this contest just comment *on this post* with a story about your mother. It can be funny or sweet, embarrassing or praising... This will run until Sunday night (midnight) and then on Monday morning I'll randomly pick an entry and that person will win a small prize.
If you mention this on your blog/twitter/facebook/etc and others enter via you, you can get a bonus entry if they let me know who sent them in their comment.
Good luck!
PS: I'm still working on my vest and socks for my husband... luckily for him, I was almost done with the vest (steeked and all, just doing the ribbing) and ran out of the green, so while i try to track some matching yarn down, his socks get exclusive knitting.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Wishes, Hopes, and Dreams
When something is going on in the life of someone you care about you can't always help. Sometimes you can't change anything, and, in fact, you don't want to intrude - you just want them to know someone cares and that they aren't alone.
I had been mentally planning this out for several months. I ordered this yarn on February 17, and waited for it to arrive.
I then, on the evening of February 23, cast on a pattern from knitspot, and set aside my other projects for about a month and worked on this...
As it comes off the needles it doesn't look very special. It's lumpy and bumpy and the holes look almost random, but after being soaked and then stretched out and pinned and stretched some more and re-pinned... and then letting it dry.... it looks much more impressive:
I had *almost* a skein left when I finished the shawl. I had thought I might have about that much extra, so I had already searched out a pattern. I cast on another knitspot pattern, and began knitting on this scarf...
It's a little hard to see the cool zig-zag that developed, but I really liked the texture and so I chose not to 'hard block' this and instead just carefully steamed it so it would not roll, and left it more textured and not lacy.
I had to wait a while to post because I wanted to make sure the items got to the two recipients... which has now happened. Both shawl and scarf will hopefully provide comfort and warmth.
I had been mentally planning this out for several months. I ordered this yarn on February 17, and waited for it to arrive.
I then, on the evening of February 23, cast on a pattern from knitspot, and set aside my other projects for about a month and worked on this...
As it comes off the needles it doesn't look very special. It's lumpy and bumpy and the holes look almost random, but after being soaked and then stretched out and pinned and stretched some more and re-pinned... and then letting it dry.... it looks much more impressive:
I had *almost* a skein left when I finished the shawl. I had thought I might have about that much extra, so I had already searched out a pattern. I cast on another knitspot pattern, and began knitting on this scarf...
It's a little hard to see the cool zig-zag that developed, but I really liked the texture and so I chose not to 'hard block' this and instead just carefully steamed it so it would not roll, and left it more textured and not lacy.
I had to wait a while to post because I wanted to make sure the items got to the two recipients... which has now happened. Both shawl and scarf will hopefully provide comfort and warmth.
Pay it Forward Finished
I was a little late finishing up my pay it forward promise, but I had two done and only one left... so I made some new washcloths for my mom, who happened to have signed up on my blog and had already fulfilled all of hers.
Then, since wash cloths are just a little boring for someone who waited over a year for a small gift, I included some candied ginger which I know she loves, but won't buy for herself.
And then I wrapped it all up with itself and handed it over to her! :)
Pay it Forward - DONE!
Then, since wash cloths are just a little boring for someone who waited over a year for a small gift, I included some candied ginger which I know she loves, but won't buy for herself.
And then I wrapped it all up with itself and handed it over to her! :)
Pay it Forward - DONE!
Birthday Bonanza
I had a wonderful birthday earlier this month. My oldest daughter made me a knitted dishcloth and a coupon to have her wash dishes sometime. My second daughter gave me this beautiful yarn:
...and then promptly asked if I would make her a pair of socks sometime.
And of course, my little boy gave me a big hug (and I swear he wished me 'happy day' first thing that morning before he even heard birthday mentioned).
My husband spoiled me with this yarn...
which will actually go into his stash, as he said he might use it to make something for me, or if I get to it first I can use it if I want.
He also gave me some beautiful fiber I had admired online...
Isn't that pretty? He also gave me an official shawl pin, as I've been randomly using anything that would work.
He also gave me a Loopy Ewe gift certificate and then my sweet husband also gave me a yarn bowl. It's a beautiful piece of pottery that can hold my yarn while I'm working...
I also got a great book from my brother's family, several exercise dvds (that I had asked for), a new cake doctor book, and a yogurt maker.
Thanks to my husband who made sure I had a great week, and to everyone else for their birthday wishes and gifts!
...and then promptly asked if I would make her a pair of socks sometime.
And of course, my little boy gave me a big hug (and I swear he wished me 'happy day' first thing that morning before he even heard birthday mentioned).
My husband spoiled me with this yarn...
which will actually go into his stash, as he said he might use it to make something for me, or if I get to it first I can use it if I want.
He also gave me some beautiful fiber I had admired online...
Isn't that pretty? He also gave me an official shawl pin, as I've been randomly using anything that would work.
He also gave me a Loopy Ewe gift certificate and then my sweet husband also gave me a yarn bowl. It's a beautiful piece of pottery that can hold my yarn while I'm working...
I also got a great book from my brother's family, several exercise dvds (that I had asked for), a new cake doctor book, and a yogurt maker.
Thanks to my husband who made sure I had a great week, and to everyone else for their birthday wishes and gifts!
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