I wanted to join the Lucky Lurker Club at A Swell Yarn Shop, but forgot about it on the day she opened sign ups. She did add some random slots on various days, but every time I checked there were none. Well, yesterday I was sitting here editing on Ravelry and an email came from Angela at the shop saying that she'd be posting just a few more spots in the next few days. So I clicked on her store link, and was lucky enough to snap up the one slot that was sitting there waiting for me. I can't tell you how fast I typed my info in because I REALLY wanted it. This is the first club I'll have belonged to, and probably the last. I really don't need any more yarn unless I start knitting some, and I can't start knitting some if I don't stop playing on Ravelry!
I'm trying to knit something for a friend who just had a baby. I keep printing off projects, or picking out ones in books, then quitting 10 rows into it. I finally decided that it's the yarn's fault. It's not washable, therefore not practical for a baby. I didn't want to use the Blue Sky Alpacas again but I don't want that yarn sitting around so I guess I will. Now to get the energy to start a new project.
I jsut checked, and there's one spot left in the Lucky Lurker Club. Hurry up and get it!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
I once was lost, but now am found......
The cylinder for my ball winder is found. Friday night we were going to go into town to get another one, but DH ended up having to work like 14 hours and we didn't make it. I was really pissed off about the whole thing, but he brought home a massive wide screen monitor for me so that softened the blow of the whole thing.
So Saturday morning we were going to go into town in the morning. We were cleaning up the house when DH found the cylinder inside Hennessy's Dora star catcher bag. Then I was pissed because there was 2 days I didn't get to do stuff because of it. And, I wound a huge ball of Spinnaker by hand. What a waste.
We ended up going into town anyway. We went to a knitting store called Farmhouse Knit Shop in Beaverton. I wasn't too impressed. They do carry Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarns (Socks That Rock) and I got a fabulous skein of mediumweight Tide Pool. The rest of their yarns were mostly obscure yarns arranged by color. They did have some lovely stuff that I wish I'd bought but didn't have any idea what I'd make with it.
Then we went to The Knitting Bee to try and find some stuff I wanted for a few projects. They didn't have what I wanted either. I had originally wanted to go all the way into Portland to go the The Yarn Garden, but we decided to try Farmhouse first, and I wish we didn't. I want to get to Yarn Garden without kids though, but I hate driving. Don't know how I'll pull this one off. Our Finnish friends (who live right near Yarn Garden) will be back from their holiday in Finland soon so maybe we can coordinate a visit with them and a trip to the yarn store.
I'm off to church, then to paint pottery this afternoon with the ladies from my mom's group. It should be a good time, and there'll be no children (except for the nursing babies).
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Lost!
The cylinder to my yarn ball winder is lost. Who knows where it is. We turned the house upside down looking for it, but the kids have lost it (or DH threw it away accidentally). Either way, I was going to wind yarn tonight and now I can't.
Another thing that's lost...the pattern to my custom baby blanket. I decided to just rip it out and make a blankie that I can knit using double stranded yarn. But I need the winder to rip all the yarn out so I can make it all neat. So I didn't do that.
Then I wanted to start making the Piggy to send to T, to take with her to the hospital next month. Can't do that either as the yarn is in a hank and I'm not going to wind it all manually or my arms will fall off.
So I knit a very small amount on the first of the Horcrux socks (I'm working on the 2nd of the 15 rounds of K3 P2 ribbing). I spent most of my spare time entering patterns from "Dream Toys" into Ravelry. Tomorrow I have some more books coming (3 I think) and 2 more on Friday. I know that Casey isn't hip on adding patterns without projects but once I get all the patterns from these books in I won't have to do much editing, just a little cleaning up here and there. And the Dream Toys patterns are so cute I just might make some to fill in the pictures. I'll probably do the mermaid or the princess first. Probably the mermaid...
I feel like crap today. We had to get up early to go 100 miles (round trip) to take Garrett to the doctor. Then I had a doctors appointment here in town this afternoon. She's changing my meds some in hopes of better pain control and better sleep. Plus my blood pressure was up so she started me on another med for that. Unfortunately, it's the one I refused to take last year because it made me gain a bunch of weight. We'll see this time. But if it does, she'll have to find something else again. I was trying to remember the name of the medicine at her office but I couldn't remember it. It figures it's the same one.
I'm tired, and going to bed. I'll try to photo the new stash additions and latest projects tomorrow.
Another thing that's lost...the pattern to my custom baby blanket. I decided to just rip it out and make a blankie that I can knit using double stranded yarn. But I need the winder to rip all the yarn out so I can make it all neat. So I didn't do that.
Then I wanted to start making the Piggy to send to T, to take with her to the hospital next month. Can't do that either as the yarn is in a hank and I'm not going to wind it all manually or my arms will fall off.
So I knit a very small amount on the first of the Horcrux socks (I'm working on the 2nd of the 15 rounds of K3 P2 ribbing). I spent most of my spare time entering patterns from "Dream Toys" into Ravelry. Tomorrow I have some more books coming (3 I think) and 2 more on Friday. I know that Casey isn't hip on adding patterns without projects but once I get all the patterns from these books in I won't have to do much editing, just a little cleaning up here and there. And the Dream Toys patterns are so cute I just might make some to fill in the pictures. I'll probably do the mermaid or the princess first. Probably the mermaid...
I feel like crap today. We had to get up early to go 100 miles (round trip) to take Garrett to the doctor. Then I had a doctors appointment here in town this afternoon. She's changing my meds some in hopes of better pain control and better sleep. Plus my blood pressure was up so she started me on another med for that. Unfortunately, it's the one I refused to take last year because it made me gain a bunch of weight. We'll see this time. But if it does, she'll have to find something else again. I was trying to remember the name of the medicine at her office but I couldn't remember it. It figures it's the same one.
I'm tired, and going to bed. I'll try to photo the new stash additions and latest projects tomorrow.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Company Picnic Day
Today was the company picnic for Shari's, the company DH works for. It's always held at Alpenrose Dairy and it's an adult only event. That has it's pros and cons. My mom came over on Saturday and stayed through today to watch the kids while DH and I went.
I usually just play bingo. They also have volleyball and baseball, but I'm completely unable to participate in those due to my shoulder. Plus, I fell this weekend and had a bit of a shoulder setback. They also play casino games with play money, and the person with the highest total at the end gets a cash prize.
I didn't win any bingo games, but I came close. I did participate in some of the "team" game they do every year too. A. and I had to do a word scramble of words related to "The Wizard of Oz". We did pretty good, even if we didn't know what winkies were. In the end our team got eliminated about half way through when someone didn't show up for their event. The team that wins the game gets first choice of the numbers for the prize drawing.
The prizes are an interesting thing. Three years ago, the first year I ever went to the picnic, Dan won $300, and $200 in a blackout bingo game. Two years ago, he won a golf club. Last year, it was a cordless phone system. So we were due for a good prize this year. Well, it turned out he won an OK prize, a mini CD player stereo system with an IPOD docking station. We thought about selling it but decided to give it to the boys. They've been wanting a stereo for their room, and I won't get upset if it doesn't last very long (which I don't expect it to with 2 boys).
They always have a barbecue buffet at the end and that was OK. But after eating I started to feel really crappy (I had a bad headache). We left at about 4, ran a few errands, then came home.
I got to knit some at the picnic. I finished the Fetching gloves I was making for my swap pal, and started on some Horcrux socks. I really like the yarn I'm using, it's Fleece Artist Merino Sock in Baltic Sea Storm. The colors are really vibrant and look great with the pattern on the leg of the sock.
Tomorow Garrett gets his braces put on. I'm sure he's going to hate me for it by Wednesday.
I've become a volunteer editor for Ravelry, and I keep taking on more pattern books. I just picked up 3 more, and I don't even have 2 of the books yet (I did order them). It's a good excuse to order books that I want, right?
I usually just play bingo. They also have volleyball and baseball, but I'm completely unable to participate in those due to my shoulder. Plus, I fell this weekend and had a bit of a shoulder setback. They also play casino games with play money, and the person with the highest total at the end gets a cash prize.
I didn't win any bingo games, but I came close. I did participate in some of the "team" game they do every year too. A. and I had to do a word scramble of words related to "The Wizard of Oz". We did pretty good, even if we didn't know what winkies were. In the end our team got eliminated about half way through when someone didn't show up for their event. The team that wins the game gets first choice of the numbers for the prize drawing.
The prizes are an interesting thing. Three years ago, the first year I ever went to the picnic, Dan won $300, and $200 in a blackout bingo game. Two years ago, he won a golf club. Last year, it was a cordless phone system. So we were due for a good prize this year. Well, it turned out he won an OK prize, a mini CD player stereo system with an IPOD docking station. We thought about selling it but decided to give it to the boys. They've been wanting a stereo for their room, and I won't get upset if it doesn't last very long (which I don't expect it to with 2 boys).
They always have a barbecue buffet at the end and that was OK. But after eating I started to feel really crappy (I had a bad headache). We left at about 4, ran a few errands, then came home.
I got to knit some at the picnic. I finished the Fetching gloves I was making for my swap pal, and started on some Horcrux socks. I really like the yarn I'm using, it's Fleece Artist Merino Sock in Baltic Sea Storm. The colors are really vibrant and look great with the pattern on the leg of the sock.
Tomorow Garrett gets his braces put on. I'm sure he's going to hate me for it by Wednesday.
I've become a volunteer editor for Ravelry, and I keep taking on more pattern books. I just picked up 3 more, and I don't even have 2 of the books yet (I did order them). It's a good excuse to order books that I want, right?
Saturday, July 21, 2007
We were on the news!
Brendyn, Hennessy and I on the news. You have to watch the video story but we are standing with our signs at the end of the story. My good friends Andrea and Kari (along with her husband and daughters) were also with us. It was pretty neat. I was on the news once about 16 years ago. Again, just a short clip but cool nonetheless.
I worked hard on the Presto Chango today. I think I cast it on last night, but I got the entire main body of it done today, and I am about 2/3 of the way done with the removable front panel. It should take me about 1/2 an hour to finish it up tomorrow. It will probably take me longer to sew up the seams than it did to make the whole front panel. Oh how I hate seaming. And I don't have any buttons. I might have to go get some Sunday.
G. got back from Cub Scout camp tonight. He had a great time and I'm really glad. I was sure I'd have to go pick him up early. He's never camped before, and he's not really the outdoorsy type. He was very proud that he got a bullseye in bee bee guns, and an "almost" bullseye in archery. This from a kid who has dyspraxia (poor muscle strength and coordination) and ADHD. He also learned to whittle wood.
Tomorrow is NaNa's birthday party. We'll probably have a house full of kids as the weather is supposed to suck. We bought some clay and are going to make some clay caterpillar crayon holders. I hope it keeps the kids occupied.
I worked hard on the Presto Chango today. I think I cast it on last night, but I got the entire main body of it done today, and I am about 2/3 of the way done with the removable front panel. It should take me about 1/2 an hour to finish it up tomorrow. It will probably take me longer to sew up the seams than it did to make the whole front panel. Oh how I hate seaming. And I don't have any buttons. I might have to go get some Sunday.G. got back from Cub Scout camp tonight. He had a great time and I'm really glad. I was sure I'd have to go pick him up early. He's never camped before, and he's not really the outdoorsy type. He was very proud that he got a bullseye in bee bee guns, and an "almost" bullseye in archery. This from a kid who has dyspraxia (poor muscle strength and coordination) and ADHD. He also learned to whittle wood.
Tomorrow is NaNa's birthday party. We'll probably have a house full of kids as the weather is supposed to suck. We bought some clay and are going to make some clay caterpillar crayon holders. I hope it keeps the kids occupied.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Eyelet Baby Blanket is WIP no more!
I finished it today. It was just a matter of buckling down and getting that last bit of ruffle done. Then I needed to stitch up the corners and weave in the remaining ends. Oh it feels so good to be done with this one. This yarn sheds like crazy. I think I'm going to have to wash it before sending it off to it's new owner. My black pants are a mess after knitting on it today.
I started on the Presto Chango today. I'm maybe 1/2 way up the flat part of the back, before I add the sleeves. I'm using a color called Cumin (of the same Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed cotton I made the blankie out of). It's really a deep mustard color and I'm not 100% sure I like it. Oh well, too late. It will also go to the same baby the blankie is for.
I knit a baby sock today too, for the cute little sock blocker keychain I got from The Loopy Ewe. It only took about an hour and it matches the Saucy Socks in Jackie O. I made for my mom. I'm going to give it to her on Saturday when she comes over.
I've been a bad girl in the past few days and made some yarn purchases. I noticed that A Swell Yarn Shop had in some Cowgirl yarn, so I had to order that. I also picked up a skein of Blue Moon, and I see now that both of those are sold out. I know her Cowgirl colorway is one of her most popular. I also ordered some stuff from KnitPicks this week and 2 books from Amazon. I just can't help myself.
I got my Lisa Souza Sock! yarn today. It's really squooshy. The hanks look huge, like I could make 2 pairs of socks from each one. Maybe it's just an illusion. The stuff sure is pretty though. I got Lime N Violet, and Violet's Pink Ribbon. If I like knitting with it I'll get more.The Saucy socks have finally been photographed. I'm loving the sock blockers, they look so much nicer than they did before their bath and air dry on the blockers. I know my mom will love them and she better wear them lots or I'm never making her a pair of socks again!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Blanket burnout
I'm now on the 4th side of the ruffle finally. I am bound and determined to get it done by tomorrow, as boring as it is. Today, instead of knitting like I should have been, I spent most of the day on Ravelry.
I've become a volunteer editor for several yarn companies and it's turned out to be quite a venture. I'm enjoying it but there's a lot of work to be done to get stuff in the database correctly. Right now I'm working on the Trendsetter/Lane Borgosesia yarns. Luckily I've made a good contact at the Trendsetter company who is feeding me information as I need it. It's amazing that on Ravelry you can enter as much or as little information about a yarn as you choose. Which means that the person editing it has either a very little, or a lot of work to do. Plus the editors have more leeway in what they can enter than the average user. Then there's the problem between yarn manufacturers and distributors. Then Lane Borgosesia names some of their higher end lines which adds in even more confusion. Now I just added a new pattern line to my already over gluttonous job. I may never get to knit again!
I made a cute little Hello Kitty for Hennessy. It was a test, if it turned out cute I was going to make some more. Unfortunately, it's a little lopsided and ugly and so I think I'm done making Hello Kitties. She seems to like it, but she has the taste of a two year old remember.
I'm trying to finish the Baglove's too, but I'm need to make I-cord and I just hate doing it. I bought a little machine to do it but it doesn't work well with the yarn I chose. So I'll have to do it the old fahioned way which means BOOOOOOOOOOORING. Wow, I'm not knitting on anything fun right now.
I've become a volunteer editor for several yarn companies and it's turned out to be quite a venture. I'm enjoying it but there's a lot of work to be done to get stuff in the database correctly. Right now I'm working on the Trendsetter/Lane Borgosesia yarns. Luckily I've made a good contact at the Trendsetter company who is feeding me information as I need it. It's amazing that on Ravelry you can enter as much or as little information about a yarn as you choose. Which means that the person editing it has either a very little, or a lot of work to do. Plus the editors have more leeway in what they can enter than the average user. Then there's the problem between yarn manufacturers and distributors. Then Lane Borgosesia names some of their higher end lines which adds in even more confusion. Now I just added a new pattern line to my already over gluttonous job. I may never get to knit again!
I made a cute little Hello Kitty for Hennessy. It was a test, if it turned out cute I was going to make some more. Unfortunately, it's a little lopsided and ugly and so I think I'm done making Hello Kitties. She seems to like it, but she has the taste of a two year old remember.
I'm trying to finish the Baglove's too, but I'm need to make I-cord and I just hate doing it. I bought a little machine to do it but it doesn't work well with the yarn I chose. So I'll have to do it the old fahioned way which means BOOOOOOOOOOORING. Wow, I'm not knitting on anything fun right now.
Monday, July 16, 2007
My sock blockers came
My sock blockers showed up today. I didn't expect them for a few more days so it was a nice surprise. I immediately washed the Saucy socks and put them on the blockers to dry. They are still sitting there drying so hopefully tomorrow I can get a good picture.
I didn't get a lot of knitting done. First thing this AM Nana (who turns 7 tomorrow) was goofing around and fell and hit his mouth on his desk. He was screaming his head off, so I went running. Blood was just pouring from his mouth and when he saw that he freaked out even more. After we had a little freak out time, he settled down and I could see he had a pretty nasty cut on his lip, as well as a scrape across his face. I was lucky that I had 1 use left in my Band-Aid glue (or Elmer's People Glue as we like to call it) and I glued it back together, saving us a trip to the Emergency Room. I don't know that our little clinic could handle sutures.
Then Cee-Cee only took a very short nap, so consequently was crabby. The two of then got all riled up this afternoon and Nana's lip got busted open again. Well, our crappy little store didn't have any, so we made the 45 minute trek into town to have dinner and get more. We ran into our friends at the grocery store and even though we can see them anytime (they live right here in our town) we chatted for a long time. We got our Elmer's People Glue (along with about $50 worth of other stuff we didn't need that bad) and got on our way home.
Cee-Cee managed to stay dry the entire trip, but I'd put her in a pull-up because I wasn't confident that she would. She had a bad potty morning, peed her panties several times. We're making good progress and so I'm not too upset. It just drives me crazy that every time she goes potty she wants to change her panties. We only have so many pairs, and if she changes them when she's dry we don't have enough for when she's wet. And we have a pretty darn good supply!
Here's a picture of my sweet Nana (boo boo and all) who will be 7 tomorrow. Nana is what little Miss Cee-Cee used to call him, and my favorite nickname for him, along with Poodle. He'll always be my little Poodle boy.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Fun with blogger
I played around with the template on blogger and put a picture on my header. The yarn is Lime & Violet's Sasquatch Superwash in Jump Swing. It's one of my new favorites. I had to turn down the opacity of the picture so you can read the text (Thank You Photoshop!)
I' working on the ruffle on the 3rd side of the Eyelet Baby Blanket. I keep intending to start a new project too, but I really want to get this dumb blanket done. The ruffle is the worst part.
My biggest baby (#1, the 10 year old) is off at Scout camp all week. He's not really an outdoorsy kid so this will be a challenge for him. I hope he sticks it out and has a lot of fun. #2 is upset he didn't get to do overnight camp (he has 2 more years until he can do that) and is now sleeping in a tent in our family room. I had a nice day at home alone with #3 while DH took the oldest up to camp and #2 tagged along.
I can't get motivated to do much more because I'm too tired. I'll get to the pictures tomorrow, or maybe when my sock blockers come.
I' working on the ruffle on the 3rd side of the Eyelet Baby Blanket. I keep intending to start a new project too, but I really want to get this dumb blanket done. The ruffle is the worst part.
My biggest baby (#1, the 10 year old) is off at Scout camp all week. He's not really an outdoorsy kid so this will be a challenge for him. I hope he sticks it out and has a lot of fun. #2 is upset he didn't get to do overnight camp (he has 2 more years until he can do that) and is now sleeping in a tent in our family room. I had a nice day at home alone with #3 while DH took the oldest up to camp and #2 tagged along.
I can't get motivated to do much more because I'm too tired. I'll get to the pictures tomorrow, or maybe when my sock blockers come.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Still up
And feeling really crappy. Whatever I just ate didn't stay down. My face is all puffy from barfing and I'm tired but my stomach hurts.
So instead I found this quiz and took it
So instead I found this quiz and took it
| You Are An ISFP |
 The Artist You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now). You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children. Simply put, you enjoy beauty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life. Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs. In love, you are quiet and sweet yet very passionate. You love easily. You have an underlying love for all living things, and it's easy for you to accept someone into your heart. At work, you do best in an unconventional position. You express yourself well and can work with almost anyone. You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer. How you see yourself: Sympathetic, kind, and communicative When other people don't get you, they see you as: Incompetent, insecure, and overly sensitive |
Very weird day
It started off with me throwing up. Then I spent the day trying to regulate my blood sugar. I'm not diabetic, and I've never been diagnosed with hypoglycemia, but I do know I have bouts of low blood sugar. Well today was just awful. I am needing to eat every few hours today just to not get sick. I'm exhausted because I only got a few hours sleep last night. I couldn't sleep this afternoon (when I should have) because of the blood sugar problems. I ended up going to the store to get a bunch of easy sugar sources in case it keeps happening. If I feel yucky again tomorrow I'm going to make a doctor's appointment Monday.
I finished the body of the Eyelet Baby Blanket today. I am now working on the ruffle. I got one of the four sides done. The ruffle really sucks, because you get up to over 200 stitches. It took forever to cast that many off. When I was done with the first side, I put down the blankie for a while and finished my second Baglove bag. I need to get into town to try to find some yarn for the handle. I'm thinking some cashmere would be nice. I don't need very much.
I was going to take pictures today but I didn't get around to it. Besides, I have some sock blockers coming from The Loopy Ewe and the socks will look much better photographed on them.
I tried bleaching the Ugly Campfire socks today and while a lot of color bled out of them, they still are ugly as sin. I'm kind of in a quandry at this point. I might just dye them brown and give them to DH (if they fit). I can whip up a pair of short socks for my swap pal. I might make the Horcrux socks since they are short.
I want to make 1 or more knit amigurumi dolls for my friend's daughter. Her daughter was due the same month as mine was, only she came at about 34 weeks. T has had a very rough life which has included meningitis and a basically dismal prognosis, major recovery that the doctors said she'd never have, seizures, and now Glycogen Storage disease. My friend S gets up with her at night like she would a newborn to get her to drink glucerna to stabilize her blood sugar. Anyway, T is going to have a hospital admission next month for tests and I want to make something for her to take along. I asked S what her favorite animal is and so she showed her an animal book. She said T kept pointing to the camels, but she likes frogs too. Well, those are basically the only two I can't find a pattern for. So I IM'ed her with a bunch of other choices and I want to get that started ASAP. If I don't I'll never get them done because of my disdain for seaming.
I need to start the Presto Chango too. But I think I want to finish the Eyelet Baby Blanket first.
I am a volunteer editor on Ravelry for Katsara Yarns, Skacel Yarns, King Tut Yarns, and The Garter Belt patterns. I spend a lot of time today doing my editing job on those. It's kind of fun to research the different yarns and patterns. Plus I like feeling needed.
I finished the body of the Eyelet Baby Blanket today. I am now working on the ruffle. I got one of the four sides done. The ruffle really sucks, because you get up to over 200 stitches. It took forever to cast that many off. When I was done with the first side, I put down the blankie for a while and finished my second Baglove bag. I need to get into town to try to find some yarn for the handle. I'm thinking some cashmere would be nice. I don't need very much.
I was going to take pictures today but I didn't get around to it. Besides, I have some sock blockers coming from The Loopy Ewe and the socks will look much better photographed on them.
I tried bleaching the Ugly Campfire socks today and while a lot of color bled out of them, they still are ugly as sin. I'm kind of in a quandry at this point. I might just dye them brown and give them to DH (if they fit). I can whip up a pair of short socks for my swap pal. I might make the Horcrux socks since they are short.
I want to make 1 or more knit amigurumi dolls for my friend's daughter. Her daughter was due the same month as mine was, only she came at about 34 weeks. T has had a very rough life which has included meningitis and a basically dismal prognosis, major recovery that the doctors said she'd never have, seizures, and now Glycogen Storage disease. My friend S gets up with her at night like she would a newborn to get her to drink glucerna to stabilize her blood sugar. Anyway, T is going to have a hospital admission next month for tests and I want to make something for her to take along. I asked S what her favorite animal is and so she showed her an animal book. She said T kept pointing to the camels, but she likes frogs too. Well, those are basically the only two I can't find a pattern for. So I IM'ed her with a bunch of other choices and I want to get that started ASAP. If I don't I'll never get them done because of my disdain for seaming.
I need to start the Presto Chango too. But I think I want to finish the Eyelet Baby Blanket first.
I am a volunteer editor on Ravelry for Katsara Yarns, Skacel Yarns, King Tut Yarns, and The Garter Belt patterns. I spend a lot of time today doing my editing job on those. It's kind of fun to research the different yarns and patterns. Plus I like feeling needed.
Late night
I haven't been sleeping well which bodes well for my knitting time. But I spend most of my daytime hours exhausted. And today my friend and her two girls came over. They stayed until 3, about 2 hours past Cee-Cee's normal nap time. I'm glad they were here and I love it when they come over, but she was so exhausted by the time they left. I had to wake her at 4:45 to go over to the Scout daycamp for their last "campfire" and dinner. I took myself a little catnap too and neither of us wanted to get up to go. I drug myself in though.
I finished the Saucy sock tonight. I had about 40 rows to finish (the toe) and then I Kitchenered up the toe. While I was at it I Kitchenered up the toe of the Ugly Campfire socks just to be done with them. Tomorrow will be an experiment in bleaching/dyeing to see if I can come up with a more tolerable and less frightening color. I hope it all works out. I'll post pictures tomorrow.
There is quite a split in this town over our pot smoking principal. It seems most are supportive of him keeping his job but fortunately I've discovered several other parents who have likeminds and don't want this man in charge of our children. One friend even plans to pull her child our of our grade school if he's still there in September. Twenty or so emails go through a day between PTA members. Whenever there's a voice of dissent, a fight starts. I usually hold my tongue but I've been speaking my mind. The supporters don't like this. They think we should accept the decision, what's done is done" and move on. I don't believe that this is the end if we don't let it be.
I finished the Saucy sock tonight. I had about 40 rows to finish (the toe) and then I Kitchenered up the toe. While I was at it I Kitchenered up the toe of the Ugly Campfire socks just to be done with them. Tomorrow will be an experiment in bleaching/dyeing to see if I can come up with a more tolerable and less frightening color. I hope it all works out. I'll post pictures tomorrow.
There is quite a split in this town over our pot smoking principal. It seems most are supportive of him keeping his job but fortunately I've discovered several other parents who have likeminds and don't want this man in charge of our children. One friend even plans to pull her child our of our grade school if he's still there in September. Twenty or so emails go through a day between PTA members. Whenever there's a voice of dissent, a fight starts. I usually hold my tongue but I've been speaking my mind. The supporters don't like this. They think we should accept the decision, what's done is done" and move on. I don't believe that this is the end if we don't let it be.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
This morning's poll results
How should a principal accused of smoking pot be punished?
Pay fines, keep his job
19.90% 157 votes Suspension
13.56% 107 votes Termination
51.84% 409 votes No punishment
14.70% 116 votes789 Total Votes
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The results of a small poll
Here's the results from a very small poll that was posted on the website of one of our local news stations.
21.76% 47 votes
11.11% 24 votes
53.70% 116 votes
13.43% 29 votes
How should a principal accused of smoking pot be punished?
Pay fines, keep his job
21.76% 47 votes Suspension
11.11% 24 votes Termination
53.70% 116 votes No punishment
13.43% 29 votes216 Total Votes
Up on my soapbox
I'm going to climb up on my soapbox for a minute. Be forewarned.
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I just found out today that our elementary school principal was busted for smoking pot in a public state park.
Yesterday I got all these messages generated by the PTA saying "let's all support Mr. Miller during this rough time". I wondered what it was about, but figured it was something medical. Then this morning I got an email from another concerned parent that said he was busted for smoking pot. So I googled his name, along with our town name, and found this article
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1184126109316030.xml&coll=7
I am both shocked and outraged. I'm supposed to throw my support behind a man who smoked pot, did it in a public park, just because he admitted it? It seems like the community is split on this issue. Most of the "old timers" support him and think that the legal trouble he is in is enough and that he should keep his job. I, and many others, believe that he should lose his job for it. The school board is behind him, and unless he resigns he probably will remain in his position. We moved here to get away from the big city, the drug problem, etc. Seems like we're right back in the center of it.
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Another OT moment. It seems my toddler might be finally potty trained. It just seemed to click this afternoon. Tomorrow will be the test. She did really good from about 3:30 until bedtime, stayed dry. Of course she peed on the potty about 25 times in that span of time. I guess the novelty hasn't worn off.
I knit about 4 rounds on the 2nd Saucy sock today, and 2 full rounds on the Eyelet Baby Blanket. It's kind of a floppy blanket since it's knit on such big needles. I'm not sure how much I like it but I'm not frogging it again, that's for sure.
I felt like crap, and it's about 9000 degrees here so I basically got nothing else done today at all.
**************START RANT********************
I just found out today that our elementary school principal was busted for smoking pot in a public state park.
Yesterday I got all these messages generated by the PTA saying "let's all support Mr. Miller during this rough time". I wondered what it was about, but figured it was something medical. Then this morning I got an email from another concerned parent that said he was busted for smoking pot. So I googled his name, along with our town name, and found this article
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1184126109316030.xml&coll=7
I am both shocked and outraged. I'm supposed to throw my support behind a man who smoked pot, did it in a public park, just because he admitted it? It seems like the community is split on this issue. Most of the "old timers" support him and think that the legal trouble he is in is enough and that he should keep his job. I, and many others, believe that he should lose his job for it. The school board is behind him, and unless he resigns he probably will remain in his position. We moved here to get away from the big city, the drug problem, etc. Seems like we're right back in the center of it.
***********END RANT****************
Another OT moment. It seems my toddler might be finally potty trained. It just seemed to click this afternoon. Tomorrow will be the test. She did really good from about 3:30 until bedtime, stayed dry. Of course she peed on the potty about 25 times in that span of time. I guess the novelty hasn't worn off.
I knit about 4 rounds on the 2nd Saucy sock today, and 2 full rounds on the Eyelet Baby Blanket. It's kind of a floppy blanket since it's knit on such big needles. I'm not sure how much I like it but I'm not frogging it again, that's for sure.
I felt like crap, and it's about 9000 degrees here so I basically got nothing else done today at all.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
I can't come up with a fantastic title for this post
Sometimes I hate blogger. Like right now, it will let me type the post but won't let me type in the fantastic title I've picked out for this entry. Stupid POS.
I finished the ugly campfire sock today, except I didn't Kitchener the toe. You see, I started my mom's Saucy socks way before these, and I want them to be the first pair of socks I ever finished. So, I'm going to finish the Saucy socks, then kitchener the Campfire ones. It will probably only take me a few days to do the Saucy ones. I need to work in the mean time on the Eyelet Baby Blanket. I was in town all morning so I only had about 1/2 my normal work time.
Good news, I get to spend $2200 on braces for G. and have to have the money situation figured out in 2 weeks. Lucky they offer 12 month no interest financing. We are looking at our finances to see how much we can put down. We've had a lot of medical bills this year with my surgery, DH getting new glasses and contacts, and B needs to have a hearing screen and possibly tested by an audiologist. Our insurance sucks and there's nothing I can do about it.
I did cave in a weak moment and bought 2 skeins of Lisa Souza sock yarn. I guess she dyes to order and I haven't received the bill yet. But no more goodies for me, since the kiddo's teeth are more important.
I finished the ugly campfire sock today, except I didn't Kitchener the toe. You see, I started my mom's Saucy socks way before these, and I want them to be the first pair of socks I ever finished. So, I'm going to finish the Saucy socks, then kitchener the Campfire ones. It will probably only take me a few days to do the Saucy ones. I need to work in the mean time on the Eyelet Baby Blanket. I was in town all morning so I only had about 1/2 my normal work time.
Good news, I get to spend $2200 on braces for G. and have to have the money situation figured out in 2 weeks. Lucky they offer 12 month no interest financing. We are looking at our finances to see how much we can put down. We've had a lot of medical bills this year with my surgery, DH getting new glasses and contacts, and B needs to have a hearing screen and possibly tested by an audiologist. Our insurance sucks and there's nothing I can do about it.
I did cave in a weak moment and bought 2 skeins of Lisa Souza sock yarn. I guess she dyes to order and I haven't received the bill yet. But no more goodies for me, since the kiddo's teeth are more important.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Ugly Campfire Sock Day
I knit on the ugly Campfire socks most of the day. I am working on the foot of the sock, and have just a ways to go on it. I can easily finish it tomorrow, except that most of tomorrow will be taken up with taking G. to the orthodontist for the first time.
We cleaned up our office tonight. It was starting to look like an atomic bomb went off in here. You couldn't see the carpet, and you had to step over stuff to get to the computer chairs. It's not perfect, but much better than it was before and I'm OK with that.
I'm too tired to post much else.
We cleaned up our office tonight. It was starting to look like an atomic bomb went off in here. You couldn't see the carpet, and you had to step over stuff to get to the computer chairs. It's not perfect, but much better than it was before and I'm OK with that.
I'm too tired to post much else.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Ribbit
I decided to frog the Eyelet Baby Blanket today. I was worried I was going to run out of yarn if I knit in my altered state. So I frogged 1 1/2 skeins and rewound the yarn into balls. I did get about 30 rows done today which is good. I also basically got the Snatchel done. I need to add the fallopian tubes/strap, and the tie but I got most of it done. It looks pretty gross, but I expected that.
I spent most of the day cleaning the house though as DH's aunt and uncle were coming over. I hate cleaning. I mostly just cleaned up my yarny mess, but that took a long time. I did put away all my free patterns that I've printed off. I had to get a binder just for the socks alone. A million free patterns, and I've still yet to complete a whole pair.
I'm supposed to be doing these new stretches for my shoulder and they are incredibly painful. I've even modified them some and I'm still in a lot of pain. I have a PT appointment tomorrow and hopefully she'll be able to make it feel better. Frankly I'm tired of the pain, even if it's different from the pain I was in before. I know there will be an end to it, but it's been 9 weeks and I still have daily pain. It just really sucks.
My stupid freaking computer just crashed again. I am really sick of it doing this. And DH is always too busy to work on my computer. He even volunteered to work on his uncle's, which means that mine won't get done this week as he runs his own business and needs it for work (the uncle that is).
DH's cousin got in big trouble with the law a few months ago. I just googled her name and found 2 news articles as well as the police report. I'm going to post all the links because I find the situation incredibly hilarious. Dan's uncle is a severe functional alcoholic, and they've raised their kids to be alcoholics too. She was drinking the night this happened (she was under the legal limit) and the fine for her violations is close to $10,000 at this point. They have a lawyer and are taking it to court so we'll see what happens. I don't necessarily believe that she was doing 101 (according to DH's aunt and uncle she was not radared at 101, but the cop paced her at that). She admits to doing 80 which in that case is dangerous, but since the speed she was either paced or radared at was 101, she got thrown in jail for the night. Maybe she'll straighten up. I doubt it though.
http://www.westlinnpolice.com/PR101in55MULLIKEN.htm
http://www.kgw.com/neighborhood/southwest/stories/kgw_051107_news_west_linn_speeder.5b8d44a6.html
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/05/woman_cited_for_101_mph_in_a_5.html
I spent most of the day cleaning the house though as DH's aunt and uncle were coming over. I hate cleaning. I mostly just cleaned up my yarny mess, but that took a long time. I did put away all my free patterns that I've printed off. I had to get a binder just for the socks alone. A million free patterns, and I've still yet to complete a whole pair.
I'm supposed to be doing these new stretches for my shoulder and they are incredibly painful. I've even modified them some and I'm still in a lot of pain. I have a PT appointment tomorrow and hopefully she'll be able to make it feel better. Frankly I'm tired of the pain, even if it's different from the pain I was in before. I know there will be an end to it, but it's been 9 weeks and I still have daily pain. It just really sucks.
My stupid freaking computer just crashed again. I am really sick of it doing this. And DH is always too busy to work on my computer. He even volunteered to work on his uncle's, which means that mine won't get done this week as he runs his own business and needs it for work (the uncle that is).
DH's cousin got in big trouble with the law a few months ago. I just googled her name and found 2 news articles as well as the police report. I'm going to post all the links because I find the situation incredibly hilarious. Dan's uncle is a severe functional alcoholic, and they've raised their kids to be alcoholics too. She was drinking the night this happened (she was under the legal limit) and the fine for her violations is close to $10,000 at this point. They have a lawyer and are taking it to court so we'll see what happens. I don't necessarily believe that she was doing 101 (according to DH's aunt and uncle she was not radared at 101, but the cop paced her at that). She admits to doing 80 which in that case is dangerous, but since the speed she was either paced or radared at was 101, she got thrown in jail for the night. Maybe she'll straighten up. I doubt it though.
http://www.westlinnpolice.com/PR101in55MULLIKEN.htm
http://www.kgw.com/neighborhood/southwest/stories/kgw_051107_news_west_linn_speeder.5b8d44a6.html
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/05/woman_cited_for_101_mph_in_a_5.html
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Sickies in the house
Thursday evening B. got a fever. He started complaining at dinner that he didn't want to eat, which is typical. I told him to shut up and eat. Then he told me his head felt hot. So I felt it, expecting nothing, and the poor kid was burning up. He had about a 102 fever. He indicated that nothing in particular hurt, he just didn't feel good. So I let him skip dinner and told him to go lie down on the couch. He asked for some sprite, so I went to the store after dinner and got him some.
Friday morning at 6:30 AM he woke me up saying his stomach really hurt. He was feverish again, so I pushed around on his belly some to see if I got any reaction. He was quite tense, and not feeling well, and not very cooperative. So at 8 when the doctor's office opened, I called and made him an appointment. By 11, when the appointment was, he had seemed to perk up and feel better so I felt stupid taking him in but I did anyway. Good thing, as he had exudative tonsillitis. He NEVER complained about his throat hurting, except to say once that his throat felt dry. So we got a prescription for Amox. and went home. The doctor's office faxed it to the pharmacy and DH picked it up on the way home.
The good news--he's feeling much better today. He should be feeling good enough to go to day camp next week.
Another piece of good news--Cee-Cee peed on the potty 3 times today. I gave in and bought gummy bears to give her for treats. Seemed to work, because we got home from Costco this afternoon and she managed to produce 3 times. That's a huge thing for her. She's turning 3 in August, and she's very smart. I just think she is being stubborn. I need her to be potty trained for preschool this fall.
I started on the Eyelet baby blanket yesterday and have about 2 repeats done. It's 11 rows of stockingette, then a row of eyelets. There are 2 different eyelet rows so the eyelets are staggered. It's kind of nice using bigger needles but it's really a pretty boring blanket. I am modifying it, and I didn't think about the ruffled edge when I planned to do that. I just didn't like how it knitted up on size 11 needles, so I'm using 8's and 1 1/2 times the number of stitches. I should be able to figure it out, I just haven't done it yet.
I decided to knit my mom a Snatchel. She thinks I'm nuts. She works for the county, and spends part of her time working in their STD clinic. I thought it was hilarious and would be a great gift for the whole STD clinic. It's a quick knit, and it's a good diversion from the boring blanket. When I'm done with that, I might cast on the Presto Chango sweater. I need something to break up the monotony.
Friday morning at 6:30 AM he woke me up saying his stomach really hurt. He was feverish again, so I pushed around on his belly some to see if I got any reaction. He was quite tense, and not feeling well, and not very cooperative. So at 8 when the doctor's office opened, I called and made him an appointment. By 11, when the appointment was, he had seemed to perk up and feel better so I felt stupid taking him in but I did anyway. Good thing, as he had exudative tonsillitis. He NEVER complained about his throat hurting, except to say once that his throat felt dry. So we got a prescription for Amox. and went home. The doctor's office faxed it to the pharmacy and DH picked it up on the way home.
The good news--he's feeling much better today. He should be feeling good enough to go to day camp next week.
Another piece of good news--Cee-Cee peed on the potty 3 times today. I gave in and bought gummy bears to give her for treats. Seemed to work, because we got home from Costco this afternoon and she managed to produce 3 times. That's a huge thing for her. She's turning 3 in August, and she's very smart. I just think she is being stubborn. I need her to be potty trained for preschool this fall.
I started on the Eyelet baby blanket yesterday and have about 2 repeats done. It's 11 rows of stockingette, then a row of eyelets. There are 2 different eyelet rows so the eyelets are staggered. It's kind of nice using bigger needles but it's really a pretty boring blanket. I am modifying it, and I didn't think about the ruffled edge when I planned to do that. I just didn't like how it knitted up on size 11 needles, so I'm using 8's and 1 1/2 times the number of stitches. I should be able to figure it out, I just haven't done it yet.
I decided to knit my mom a Snatchel. She thinks I'm nuts. She works for the county, and spends part of her time working in their STD clinic. I thought it was hilarious and would be a great gift for the whole STD clinic. It's a quick knit, and it's a good diversion from the boring blanket. When I'm done with that, I might cast on the Presto Chango sweater. I need something to break up the monotony.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Holy Grail
I got 5, yes count them, 5 packages today. Holy Cow! I couldn't even wait to open them until we were home from the store. I was ripping them open right there at the mailbox while the kids were droning on about how hungry they were. Who cares, I needed to see my yarn!
The first package was from Little Knits. In this package was the last skein of Araucania Nature Cotton I needed to finish The Clap. Since they have a $25 minimum, I also got 1 skein of Austermann Step in Boysenberry, and 2 skeins of Skacel Trampoline Stretch in Tiger. Brendyn loves the Tiger and so I think I'll make the boys each a pair of ankle socks with it. It is fun yarn.
The second package was from an Etsy shop called 3 Owls Knitting. It was a set of DPN protectors with sheep on them. I can't wait to use them, and they are adorable.
The 3rd package was from my swap pal from Knittinghelp.com. The package included 2 skeins of Tahki Cotton Classic in 2 colors of blue, a skein of denim rope yarn (the brand name escapes me right now and it's in the other room) a ball of Sugar and Cream yarn (yeah for dishcloths!), a cute little silver angel, and some coffee. Yummy.
The 4th package was my prize for winning Sarah's Fugly Friday contest. It was a skein of Trekking sock yarn, along with a great gift of Fun Fur. Just was every girl needs.
The last package came from the UPS man, and it was from WEBS. The box contained 9 skeins of Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton. Six are in the color "aloe", and 3 are "cumin". Wow, the colors are amazing. I was able to snap a quick pic of these tonight before I wound them into balls to begin my project. I'm going to use the aloe to make an Eyelet Baby Blanket, and the cumin will make a Presto Chango and some baby socks or booties for my friend M. who had her second baby boy on Tuesday.
I finished the never ending Clap today, thank freaking God. Turns out, while doing the decrease rows, for about 6 rounds, I forgot to drop the stitch on the left hand side of the work. I was so damn mad. There was NO WAY I was going to unravel all those rows, so I took some liberties and just cut the top stitch to make them drop. Each row has a little knot tied in it at this place, but I think I can expertly weave them in and nobody will be the wiser. Except me of course. But the sucker is done, except for weaving and cutting ends. It weighs about a hundred pounds. I wrapped it around me wondering if my mom was going to be able to stand up if she was wearing it. But it's probably best not to try on a heavy shawl on a 90 degree day.
I also started the second ugly Campfire sock for my swap pal. I'm thinking of trying to bleach them to soften the color some. We'll see when I'm done with both. I finished the first late last night.
Tomorrow my new IPOD should get here. It's coming via FedEx, which means I'll get it in the morning. UPS always comes late in the afternoon and when I know I'm getting a package I wait in anticipation all day long. Then he usually shows up while Cee-Cee is sleeping, and the dog goes nuts barking at him. She (the dog) likes the FedEx lady though, because she brings dog biscuits.
The first package was from Little Knits. In this package was the last skein of Araucania Nature Cotton I needed to finish The Clap. Since they have a $25 minimum, I also got 1 skein of Austermann Step in Boysenberry, and 2 skeins of Skacel Trampoline Stretch in Tiger. Brendyn loves the Tiger and so I think I'll make the boys each a pair of ankle socks with it. It is fun yarn.
The second package was from an Etsy shop called 3 Owls Knitting. It was a set of DPN protectors with sheep on them. I can't wait to use them, and they are adorable.
The 3rd package was from my swap pal from Knittinghelp.com. The package included 2 skeins of Tahki Cotton Classic in 2 colors of blue, a skein of denim rope yarn (the brand name escapes me right now and it's in the other room) a ball of Sugar and Cream yarn (yeah for dishcloths!), a cute little silver angel, and some coffee. Yummy.
The 4th package was my prize for winning Sarah's Fugly Friday contest. It was a skein of Trekking sock yarn, along with a great gift of Fun Fur. Just was every girl needs.
The last package came from the UPS man, and it was from WEBS. The box contained 9 skeins of Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton. Six are in the color "aloe", and 3 are "cumin". Wow, the colors are amazing. I was able to snap a quick pic of these tonight before I wound them into balls to begin my project. I'm going to use the aloe to make an Eyelet Baby Blanket, and the cumin will make a Presto Chango and some baby socks or booties for my friend M. who had her second baby boy on Tuesday.
I finished the never ending Clap today, thank freaking God. Turns out, while doing the decrease rows, for about 6 rounds, I forgot to drop the stitch on the left hand side of the work. I was so damn mad. There was NO WAY I was going to unravel all those rows, so I took some liberties and just cut the top stitch to make them drop. Each row has a little knot tied in it at this place, but I think I can expertly weave them in and nobody will be the wiser. Except me of course. But the sucker is done, except for weaving and cutting ends. It weighs about a hundred pounds. I wrapped it around me wondering if my mom was going to be able to stand up if she was wearing it. But it's probably best not to try on a heavy shawl on a 90 degree day.
I also started the second ugly Campfire sock for my swap pal. I'm thinking of trying to bleach them to soften the color some. We'll see when I'm done with both. I finished the first late last night.
Tomorrow my new IPOD should get here. It's coming via FedEx, which means I'll get it in the morning. UPS always comes late in the afternoon and when I know I'm getting a package I wait in anticipation all day long. Then he usually shows up while Cee-Cee is sleeping, and the dog goes nuts barking at him. She (the dog) likes the FedEx lady though, because she brings dog biscuits.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Happy 4th of July
I didn't get much accomplished today knit wise. I slept in late, which was really nice. I did knit a little bit while Cee-Cee was sleeping, and DH took the boys swimming. When they got back I took myself a nice little nap. When I got up it was time to go down to the school where the Cub Scouts were selling snow cones and popcorn before the fireworks.
Let me preface this whole story by saying we live in a very small town. There's only about 3000 people. We moved here a year ago to get out of Portland and get our kids into a smaller school. We didn't know that this town has a parade for EVERYTHING! So there was a parade today at 7:30 PM, which lasted all of about 15 minutes. The nice part for kids about parades in a small town is they still throw candy. I sat there for about 10 minutes with Cee-Cee while the boys marched in the parade with the flags. When they were done I went back to the popcorn/snowcone selling. I wolfed down a hamburger in the midst, and tried to knit on a new toe up sock. I screwed it up twice and gave up.
When 9:00 rolled around (the fireworks started at 9:45) the stand went crazy. We had a huge line. I was in charge of the popcorn, and I couldn't make it fast enough. People were having to wait while the machine popped more corn. We had popped some ahead of time, but once the fireworks were imminent people just went crazy buying it. I was glad when the fireworks were done and so was I. I stood basically in one place for 5 hours (with a few short walks) and my feet are killing me.
I finished my ugly Campfire sock tonight, and I'll try to get most of the second done tomorrow. I hope they aren't too ugly for my swap pal. I'm going to send her some nice stuff too so she doesn't think I have terrible taste.
Tomorrow, my package from WEBS should arrive, along with (hopefully) my package from MY swap pal, and some DPN protectors I ordered from Etsy.
I snuck some pictures of my new Silkie Socks That Rock and my WIP/FO's in while DH was gone. I had to ask him for help uploading the photos (it wasn't working right) and he may have snuck a peek at my stash. Usually he turns a blind eye, and I appreciate that. He lets me indulge my passion because it makes me happy. I told him I want the shirt that says "I can go bat-shit crazy or I can knit, your choice". He laughed, and said I was welcome to continue knitting whether I got the shirt or not. He must really love me.
Let me preface this whole story by saying we live in a very small town. There's only about 3000 people. We moved here a year ago to get out of Portland and get our kids into a smaller school. We didn't know that this town has a parade for EVERYTHING! So there was a parade today at 7:30 PM, which lasted all of about 15 minutes. The nice part for kids about parades in a small town is they still throw candy. I sat there for about 10 minutes with Cee-Cee while the boys marched in the parade with the flags. When they were done I went back to the popcorn/snowcone selling. I wolfed down a hamburger in the midst, and tried to knit on a new toe up sock. I screwed it up twice and gave up.
When 9:00 rolled around (the fireworks started at 9:45) the stand went crazy. We had a huge line. I was in charge of the popcorn, and I couldn't make it fast enough. People were having to wait while the machine popped more corn. We had popped some ahead of time, but once the fireworks were imminent people just went crazy buying it. I was glad when the fireworks were done and so was I. I stood basically in one place for 5 hours (with a few short walks) and my feet are killing me.
I finished my ugly Campfire sock tonight, and I'll try to get most of the second done tomorrow. I hope they aren't too ugly for my swap pal. I'm going to send her some nice stuff too so she doesn't think I have terrible taste.
Tomorrow, my package from WEBS should arrive, along with (hopefully) my package from MY swap pal, and some DPN protectors I ordered from Etsy.
I snuck some pictures of my new Silkie Socks That Rock and my WIP/FO's in while DH was gone. I had to ask him for help uploading the photos (it wasn't working right) and he may have snuck a peek at my stash. Usually he turns a blind eye, and I appreciate that. He lets me indulge my passion because it makes me happy. I told him I want the shirt that says "I can go bat-shit crazy or I can knit, your choice". He laughed, and said I was welcome to continue knitting whether I got the shirt or not. He must really love me.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Too f-ing hot
It's just too hot for me. And it's only nearing 90. I just hate it when it gets that hot. Good think I don't live in Phoenix or something. That's WHY I don't live in Phoenix or something.
I decided to knit a sock today. A campfire sock for my swap pal. Only I screwed up a row. I decided to leave it and call it my own personal touch. I think the pattern is messed up though, I am trying to modify it to make it work and up until an hour ago I was doing fine. I just picked up the stitches for the gusset and now something went wrong. I threw it into the bag and took a little break. Sometimes that helps me solve my problems. I can probably finish it tonight, and it will be the fastest sock I've ever knit. Mind you though, it's only the second sock I've ever knit. So there's not much room to talk here.
I was going to make another Baglove and give it to my swap pal along with the socks. I'm not sure I'm going to have enough yarn for another though. I also need to find some coordinating yarn to make the handle with. Even if I bought another skein of the Sari (which costs a fortune, and is hard to find), I wouldn't be able to make the I-cord with it. It's just too thick. I need to find something coordinating. It looks like HoneyPot Yarns is going to come out with a bamboo, and that would be perfect. Problem is finding the yarn somewhere. I just emailed Janice, the lady who owns HoneyPot Yarns and basically begged her to sell me a skein, even though she only sells wholesale. Maybe if she won't she'll at least be able to point me in the direction of someone who might have one.
I got my Socks Socks Socks book today and wasn't impressed. Good thing I'd used my $10 in Amazon gift certs and it only cost less than $4. Otherwise I'd be pissed. There are maybe 2 patterns in there I'd make, and they are both with DK weight yarn. One of them was obviously a pirated pattern. I even know where it was pirated from.
Speaking of that, I found a pattern that is strikingly similar to one that recently won a big pattern contest. Which came first? Who knows. It's not for me to judge. Just an observation.
I also got my Silky Socks that Rock in Knitty Rocks. I haven't had a chance to snap a pic of it because this day has been shit. But it's nice and buttery soft and I'm going to make something for ME with this. I also ordered a basic toe up pattern and it seems pretty easy. Turns out Blue Moon Fiber Arts is just over the hill, about 20 miles or so away from me. I wonder if they are looking for an apprentice, or just someone to help out? I'd end up spending all my pay on yarn, but who cares?
I decided to knit a sock today. A campfire sock for my swap pal. Only I screwed up a row. I decided to leave it and call it my own personal touch. I think the pattern is messed up though, I am trying to modify it to make it work and up until an hour ago I was doing fine. I just picked up the stitches for the gusset and now something went wrong. I threw it into the bag and took a little break. Sometimes that helps me solve my problems. I can probably finish it tonight, and it will be the fastest sock I've ever knit. Mind you though, it's only the second sock I've ever knit. So there's not much room to talk here.
I was going to make another Baglove and give it to my swap pal along with the socks. I'm not sure I'm going to have enough yarn for another though. I also need to find some coordinating yarn to make the handle with. Even if I bought another skein of the Sari (which costs a fortune, and is hard to find), I wouldn't be able to make the I-cord with it. It's just too thick. I need to find something coordinating. It looks like HoneyPot Yarns is going to come out with a bamboo, and that would be perfect. Problem is finding the yarn somewhere. I just emailed Janice, the lady who owns HoneyPot Yarns and basically begged her to sell me a skein, even though she only sells wholesale. Maybe if she won't she'll at least be able to point me in the direction of someone who might have one.
I got my Socks Socks Socks book today and wasn't impressed. Good thing I'd used my $10 in Amazon gift certs and it only cost less than $4. Otherwise I'd be pissed. There are maybe 2 patterns in there I'd make, and they are both with DK weight yarn. One of them was obviously a pirated pattern. I even know where it was pirated from.
Speaking of that, I found a pattern that is strikingly similar to one that recently won a big pattern contest. Which came first? Who knows. It's not for me to judge. Just an observation.
I also got my Silky Socks that Rock in Knitty Rocks. I haven't had a chance to snap a pic of it because this day has been shit. But it's nice and buttery soft and I'm going to make something for ME with this. I also ordered a basic toe up pattern and it seems pretty easy. Turns out Blue Moon Fiber Arts is just over the hill, about 20 miles or so away from me. I wonder if they are looking for an apprentice, or just someone to help out? I'd end up spending all my pay on yarn, but who cares?
Monday, July 2, 2007
Quickie
A quick post tonight because it's late and I'm tired.
I did as much on The Clap as the yarn would let me. I ran out. I had ordered some last night but it won't be here until the end of the week. Until then, it's benched. Which is fine with me, because I pretty much hate knitting on it right now.
I knit a bit on my custom design baby blanket today. It's boring too. I've decided that in the future I'm not going to knit anything that has more than 100 stitches in a row. It just drags on and on and on and on and on and on (you get the point.)
I knit a quick Baglove today out of the HoneyPot Yarns Sari. I need to find something to make the handle out of as this yarn is probably too stiff to make a I-cord with. Also, I probably have enough to make another bag if I can find a good yarn for the I-cord. One for me, one for my swap pal. This yarn cost a fortune so I want to use it in a special way. My friend and I bought it together, she a different color than I. She's making a scarf with it.
I found Knit Divas, the store in St. Helens on the web. We passed it last week when we went to Wally World, but didn't stop. I think it ended up being closed that day anyway. They have a knit night on Tuesdays, and a socks on 2 circs class. I emailed about when she'd have another class, and she said she'd be glad to help me on knit night days. I can't go tomorrow, it's DH's birthday but mayb next week.
I broke my IPOD so no podcasts for me, unless I'm in the office. I whined a lot, and DH told me to order a new one. I ended up getting a refurbished one from the Apple store so hopefully it will be here soon. I upgraded to a 30 gb video IPOD. Before I had a Nano. I seriously don't know what I did, but the screen is broken and it won't even turn on now. I have DH's Mini I can use but the battery is dead so I can't be lulled to sleep with a podcast. Bad me.
I'm still trying to find a sock pattern I like for my swap pal. I just can't make up my mind. Maybe I'll end up making her a Saucy since I already know I can knit that pattern. Or maybe some Campfire socks. Hmmm......
I did as much on The Clap as the yarn would let me. I ran out. I had ordered some last night but it won't be here until the end of the week. Until then, it's benched. Which is fine with me, because I pretty much hate knitting on it right now.
I knit a bit on my custom design baby blanket today. It's boring too. I've decided that in the future I'm not going to knit anything that has more than 100 stitches in a row. It just drags on and on and on and on and on and on (you get the point.)
I knit a quick Baglove today out of the HoneyPot Yarns Sari. I need to find something to make the handle out of as this yarn is probably too stiff to make a I-cord with. Also, I probably have enough to make another bag if I can find a good yarn for the I-cord. One for me, one for my swap pal. This yarn cost a fortune so I want to use it in a special way. My friend and I bought it together, she a different color than I. She's making a scarf with it.
I found Knit Divas, the store in St. Helens on the web. We passed it last week when we went to Wally World, but didn't stop. I think it ended up being closed that day anyway. They have a knit night on Tuesdays, and a socks on 2 circs class. I emailed about when she'd have another class, and she said she'd be glad to help me on knit night days. I can't go tomorrow, it's DH's birthday but mayb next week.
I broke my IPOD so no podcasts for me, unless I'm in the office. I whined a lot, and DH told me to order a new one. I ended up getting a refurbished one from the Apple store so hopefully it will be here soon. I upgraded to a 30 gb video IPOD. Before I had a Nano. I seriously don't know what I did, but the screen is broken and it won't even turn on now. I have DH's Mini I can use but the battery is dead so I can't be lulled to sleep with a podcast. Bad me.
I'm still trying to find a sock pattern I like for my swap pal. I just can't make up my mind. Maybe I'll end up making her a Saucy since I already know I can knit that pattern. Or maybe some Campfire socks. Hmmm......
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Sunday blues
I finished the first Saucy sock Friday night at like 11:30. I totally screwed up the kitchener toe, and found a stitch I had dropped a few rows back that I just had to knit in with the toe. Fortunately you really can't tell and it turned out pretty good. Mom came over this weekend and she tried the sock on before I started the second. It fits fine so I'll get it started soon. It's her fault I haven't started the second already, because she wanted me to finish the Clap first. I'm on the decrease rows right now, and I'm afraid I might run out of yarn. I bought 8 skeins of Patagonia Nature Cotton, which was the correct yardage, but I'm about 99% positive at this point I'm going to run out. If I order another skein from Little Knits (where I originally got it) I have to order a minimum of $25 and since I'm on a yarn diet I can't justify that. I may just have to spend more somewhere else to get it.
I haven't felt good all weekend so I haven't been able to accomplish much. I need to get on the ball and get something started for my swap pal. I'm thinking of making a little bag (the pattern says it only takes 3 hours to knit), and a pair of socks to put inside. I found a cute sock pattern today that I think I'm going to make. Now I just need to select the proper yarn from my stash. The problem is, I don't know if there's any of the yarn I want to give away.
I won the Fugly Friday contest so Sarah (the lady running the contest) is sending me some sock yarn. I love getting packages. Tomorrow I should get my secret pal package, and I have a few more packages coming this week. One from Blue Moon Fiber Arts, and one from WEBS. The WEBS one won't be here until Wednesday because of the holiday. Bummer, because it has the Blue Skys Alpacas yarn I need to make a baby gift for my friend. She's being induced on Tuesday so I guess it'll be a little late.
I got my new needles from KP on Saturday. I love their needles and can't wait to knit some more socks with them. I think I prefer them to the Addi turbos, and they are half the price. I also got all the Yarn Harlot books, but haven't even started the first one. As I said, I felt crappy all weekend and that kept me from doing much. Mom and I did make a trip to The Knitting Bee on Saturday and I got some more Brittany cable needles and a set of #4 sock DPN's. It's the 3rd set of #4's I've gotten. Somehow they always seem to get broken.
I haven't felt good all weekend so I haven't been able to accomplish much. I need to get on the ball and get something started for my swap pal. I'm thinking of making a little bag (the pattern says it only takes 3 hours to knit), and a pair of socks to put inside. I found a cute sock pattern today that I think I'm going to make. Now I just need to select the proper yarn from my stash. The problem is, I don't know if there's any of the yarn I want to give away.
I won the Fugly Friday contest so Sarah (the lady running the contest) is sending me some sock yarn. I love getting packages. Tomorrow I should get my secret pal package, and I have a few more packages coming this week. One from Blue Moon Fiber Arts, and one from WEBS. The WEBS one won't be here until Wednesday because of the holiday. Bummer, because it has the Blue Skys Alpacas yarn I need to make a baby gift for my friend. She's being induced on Tuesday so I guess it'll be a little late.
I got my new needles from KP on Saturday. I love their needles and can't wait to knit some more socks with them. I think I prefer them to the Addi turbos, and they are half the price. I also got all the Yarn Harlot books, but haven't even started the first one. As I said, I felt crappy all weekend and that kept me from doing much. Mom and I did make a trip to The Knitting Bee on Saturday and I got some more Brittany cable needles and a set of #4 sock DPN's. It's the 3rd set of #4's I've gotten. Somehow they always seem to get broken.
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