tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149768732011-07-28T13:03:49.111+02:00Strega's Needles & HooksThis is my little piece of cyber space where I rant or rave, depending on my mood. Postings are whatever interests me at the time. Life with an Italian in Switzerland is interesting indeed!
CLICK ON PHOTOS TO SEE ENLARGEMENTSDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.comBlogger1531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-7458515375336390542008-03-16T16:30:00.003+01:002008-03-16T16:37:05.533+01:00Sunday, March 16, 2008I've been busy, very busy! Blogging has taken a hind seat. Very few people read my blog, so it doesn't matter. By next Saturday I'll be at home for at least 6 weeks.I can't wait!!After mid-May, I might find time to update my blog.We'll see.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-21010624312485273372008-01-30T15:21:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:15.652+01:00Another picture heavy post but we all like lookin' at pictures, right? ;) These are yarn sample cards I got from Jacob's. Thanks to this great gal, who introduced me to this yarn shop, I'll be in 7th heaven. I just placed my first order so we'll see how long the yarn takes to reach me. In the meantime, I've been playing around with knee length socks. I've never owned handknit knee socks and I Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-73577244732289048792008-01-24T07:04:00.001+01:002008-01-24T08:21:33.231+01:00I've been tagged by Vicki with the 7 Random facts meme! So, here goes >>> These are the rules:-Link to the person’s blog who tagged you.-Post these rules on your blog. List seven random and/or weird facts about yourself.Tag seven random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.-Let each person know that they have been tagged by posting a comment on their blog. My 7 random Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-69403238996789519832008-01-24T07:04:00.000+01:002008-01-24T07:09:12.541+01:00Love contests? Love to give from the heart? Goooooooooooo>>> http://www.freewebs.com/peach-blossom-knits/charityknitchallenge.htmDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-52627694872809081182008-01-19T14:09:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:17.019+01:00Saturday, January 19, 2008 Pictures speak louder than words so this post is more of the former. ;) Hemlock Ring blanket. After Row 46. (true colour of yarn shown here) ... After row 62. I desperately needed a new pair. These knit from 3 strands of leftover sock yarn.These also knit from 3 strands of leftover sock yarn with cute pom poms for a 5 yr old sweetie.A highly modified version of Mr Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-514058582102009722008-01-16T20:48:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:17.444+01:00A NEW ARRIVAL IN OUR FAMILY..... My granddaughter Cailey Brianne Born January 14, 2008 Very happy Mom & babyDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-6522296108127424652008-01-03T23:08:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:17.861+01:00Thursday, January 3, 2008 Just a quickie post and a few pics..... I finished the Tidal Wave socks. They're soft & squooshy, and they fit! I've also finished this T. It'll be a great cotton summer top for slouching around.It's a bit big but I like baggy when I'm just lazing the day away.I knit this Mr Greenjeans cardi in 5 days! I wore it before it was blocked too cuz I love it! OTN -- stillDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-10844174506559406042007-12-26T18:42:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:18.493+01:00Wednesday, December 26, 2007 A while ago I knit this scarf & hat up from some handspun, hand dyed wool. I was going to keep them for me but ..... ... this little gal liked them so much that I gifted them to her. Now she's a cute little happy camper. :) These socks were a breeze to knit! Size 4.5 teeny feet, straight stockinette stitch.Handspun yarn -- 2- ply: shades of pink superwash merino/Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-2264907733890747722007-12-17T14:04:00.001+01:002008-12-08T22:59:19.307+01:00Monday, Dec. 17, 2007UPDATE OF WIPS:(mostly for my own benefit since I get sidetracked too easily) I got these awesome fibery goodies from this super duper overly generous gal.She spoiled me beyond my wildest dreams! The smaller bag of fiber is 4 oz. of Suri Alpaca and the larger bag is 4 oz. of Llama. I've been spinning the llama and loving every minute! It's soooooooo soft!! I'm aiming for a Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-48594091118709573272007-12-11T10:11:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:20.026+01:00Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007 Recent activities....... Yesterday I made 5 Calzone. We had them for lunch. They were very large, so large, in fact, that after eating one, I was stuffed! As you see, there is only one left on the plate which means that the boss ate 3. You think he liked them? ;o)On the knitting front........ I finished these socks for my son. They wer supposed to be in the Christmas parcelDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-76301444974880467582007-12-02T11:39:00.001+01:002008-12-08T22:59:20.209+01:00Monday, December 3, 2007 A while ago this super nice gal & I arranged a private swap. I had admired some yarn she spun & dyed so she sent me a skein (with a lot of other wonderful goodies). Last week I knit up this scarf & hat with it. I absolutely love the stripey effect! Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-41020767697954581932007-12-02T11:39:00.000+01:002007-12-02T11:52:13.163+01:00I came across THE BEST motto ever to hit blogland. I salute this blogger . She's a gal after my own heart! I blog when I want, about what I want. If I don't want to blog, I won't. I'll never feel guilt over my choices. I AM FREE TO DO AS I WANT. Are you??Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-92164543158262399212007-11-24T14:56:00.001+01:002008-12-08T22:59:20.672+01:00Memorable Sunday, November 25, 2007 SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS 2007 GREY CUP CHAMPS!!WTG RIDERS!!!!!!! PARTY HARDY!! YOU DESERVE IT!!!! Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-49602266298651880172007-11-24T14:56:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:20.848+01:00Saturday, November 24, 2007 Very UGLY picture of me but it's proof that I have been doing something fiber related. I spun & navajo plied last month's fiber from the Yarn Yard Fiber Club. Then I knit this hat and topped it with a cute pompom.The colours are way more vibrant than the picture shows. Artificial lighting is the pits for picture taking! I used the leftover yarn in the scarf with some Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-7827964484538528852007-11-16T15:52:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:21.026+01:00Friday, November 16, 2007 I haven't done anything fiber related for over a month so have nothing to show.However, three of my cousins came from Canada which was absolutely the best gift anyone could have given me. We had a blast! The time went so fast that it all seems like just a dream now. Oh well, I'll see them all again when I go home in the Spring.The picture above is the clock tower of Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-66470987651945803892007-10-05T09:38:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:21.864+01:00Monday, October 8, 2007On Friday evening we were invited by friends to dine out at this restaurant.The outside of the building is nothing special. In fact, it resembles a very old, traditional Swiss home. The inside has been converted to a restaurant from what seems to have once been the living room/dining room. It's small and very crowded with tables. You can easily bang elbows with the person Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-76389883495310309112007-10-05T09:38:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:22.116+01:00Friday, October 5, 2007 Last projects cast on ..... Socks for my son. The colour is very navy although my camera refuses to acknowledge that. I dug out Knitting Vintage Socks and glanced through for a masculine design. I found the Gentleman's Fancy Sock and considered following the pattern exactly as written. The thing it, I don't like to do that so I changed it just a bit. Instead of Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-36284615631375294152007-10-03T09:56:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:22.765+01:00The mailman just dropped off my post and guess what came for me?!!A super duper goodie package from Vicki!! Not only did she send Interweave Knits but tons more goodies! I'm ecstatic! Thank you soooo much Vicki! This was the best swap, don't ya think? ;o) I love the pink journal and will start right now to keep track of all my knitting projects. And I'm already sipping on a cup of Tazo tea. It'sDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-12091287208148777022007-10-03T09:56:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:23.652+01:00Wednesday, October 3, 2007 About 8 or 9 days ago, I decided to try my hand at a seamless yoke sweater. I grabbed EZ's Knitting Without Tears and read that section through twice. What a smart woman! Her percentage system is so logical! I grabbed some handspun I had on hand and some Filatura di Crosa 501, and I swatched. I got the same gauge on both, give or take just a smidge. Hurrah!I'm not Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1919634000720924872007-09-24T15:36:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:24.085+01:00Monday, September 24, 2007 Drops Ribbed Pullover FINI ! The only modification I did was not overlap the ribbing around the neckline. It fits, it's soft, and I like it. What more could I ask for? ;-)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-31459512367387951672007-09-15T14:09:00.002+02:002008-12-08T22:59:24.260+01:00I wanted to mention my progress of another knitting project on my last post but.... like everything else these days ... it completely slipped my mind, till now. So, here is my progress pic! This is the front and both sleeves of this ribbed pullover. I only have about 2" done on the back so far. Two days of no knitting will accomplish nothing! Have to get my butt in gear cuz I really want to wear Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-48804185838495246632007-09-15T14:09:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:24.611+01:00Wednesday, September 19, 2007A while ago I got my first fiber from the Yarn Yard Fiber club. I spun up about 50 grams (a little less than 1/2 of what I received). It's BFL superwash and it's so soft. I knew I wanted socks from it but didn't want to use it all up so I plied it with some dark chocolate wool, also very soft, that I purchased at a local hobby shop here in central Switzerland.I don't Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-814456427190611032007-09-15T14:09:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:25.018+01:00Saturday, September 15, 2007No knitting content but just look at these cuddley creatures! I just took these pictures from our window. These little cuties passed right down our street on their way home from spending the summer grazing in the hills.Just look at that adorable black & white one!! Wouldn't his fleece be totally awesome to spin! :o) All these cuties will get a shearing now before beingDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-79508372136319482512007-09-03T10:41:00.004+02:002008-12-08T22:59:25.845+01:00Friday, September 14, 2007There is some sort of cow festival on today. The loud cow bells startled me out of bed at 6:20 a.m. The bells are not just loud, they are shatteringly L-O-U-D!!It's now 3:30 p.m. and the cow clanging & mooing still continues. It's impossible for me to hear the television without putting it on the loudest volume setting. I'd rather not because that kind of noise mixed Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-80992611315821609962007-09-03T10:41:00.003+02:002007-09-12T15:37:34.275+02:00Wednesday, September 12, 2007Contest @ BeckyKnitsTooLeave a comment and tell her I sent you! :o)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-34554191416927341402007-09-03T10:41:00.002+02:002008-12-08T22:59:26.280+01:00Tuesday, September 11, 2007 I was taking stock of knitting accessories and I almost freaked out when I saw how many stitch markers I have. YIKES!! Do I really need them all? I have my favorites that I use for most everything I knit. They fit up to size 5mm needles, which is in the range of most of my knitting projects. I suppose there's a possibility that the others might come in handy. I'll takeDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-27032661222018869782007-09-03T10:41:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:26.672+01:00Tuesday, September 4, 2007 Tweed wool pullover finished! BSJ (unblocked) with Opal sock yarn & 3.5 mm circular. I added a hood because the sweater itself only took 1/2 the ball of yarn. Measurements: Chest = 16"; cuff to cuff = 15"Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-79258684142365222212007-09-03T10:41:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:26.732+01:00Monday, September 3, 2007 I received this totally awesome package of goodies from Susan. We arranged a swap through GIMME YOUR STUFF and it turned out to be an excellent exchange. I like the idea of this kind of swap so much that I'm going to do it again with someone else in another part of the world. :o) Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-17667450210252666592007-08-29T16:08:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:29.123+01:00A package from my KVVS pal arrived on my doorstep this morning.She took me on an absolutely wonderful trip to TEXAS!Everything about this vacation was so terrific that it brought tears of joy to my eyes!Thank you Michelle! You're the best! I got a stained glass suncatcher in the shape & state colours of Texas, and a copper postcard with cowboy boots and hat. Terrific momentos they are! I got Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-66805240114948172362007-08-29T16:08:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:29.526+01:00Wednesday, August 29, 2007I knit up another BSJ! The first one was so much fun and went so fast I couldn't resist. Besides, there are 4 babies coming into our family in the next 5 months so now I'll be prepared. I knit this BSJ with Nizza (Manor dept store yarn) and Regia Brazil. I think I like this one even more than the first one I knit. I joined the Yarn Yard fiber club and this is the first Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-74161805291464895992007-08-20T16:49:00.002+02:002008-12-08T22:59:29.689+01:00Sunday, August 26, 2007 EZ's Baby Surprise Jacket knit with a double strand of Opal sock yarn and superwash merino handspun.It's not blocked yet and still needs buttons but it's kinda cute, don't ya think? Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-52555161713501473132007-08-20T16:49:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:30.407+01:00Thursday, August 23, 2007I found this merino fiber in the bottom of my fiber stash. I'd forgotten all about it! I spun it up with no project in mind other than to reduce my fiber stash. This mohair and silk blend was also in my fiber stash. I still have a ton of it to spin up!I plied them together to about sport weight I knit up a tube sock with 3 mm dpns and a 48 st cast on. It felt pretty good Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-37561305829321619142007-08-20T16:49:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:31.283+01:00Monday, August 20, 2007The rainy, chilly, miserable weather really spoiled our weekend plans!We had every intention of going on an Aegeri Lake cruise but it was not meant to be. Hopefully next weekend we'll have sunshine & warmth because we still intend to take this boat cruise. Seeing as I was stuck in the house, I thought I might as well do something constructive. A while ago I got some Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-5765626817308253712007-08-16T07:57:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:33.467+01:00Picture heavy post in random order ..... Fountain in Zugersee Wyher castle Wartensee castle Mount Pilatus (2130 meters) and Zugersee Richard Wagner museum path going to Meggenhorn castle Landvogtei castle at Willisau Zugersee and Mount Pilatus church at RischBrugruine castle near Alberswil nice architecture on corner of Adelheide Page strasse at Cham Rapperswil castle Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-5742834968001346072007-08-16T07:57:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:34.227+01:00Aug. 15, 2007We finally found the castle at Meggen! Sadly, it had scaffolding all around it which didn't make for very good pictures. On the lakeside of the castle there's a vineyard with thousands of grapes just hanging there begging to be picked. Oh, how I wanted to grab a handful! The chapel beside the castle. Our newest toy. She even speaks Italian! We won't ever get lost now. ;o) Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-87066597141663170662007-08-04T15:31:00.004+02:002008-12-08T22:59:35.266+01:00Friday, August 10, 2007 We went for a drive in the car to find a castle. It turned out that we're not very savvy castle seekers because, after 4 hrs, we still didn't find that particular castle.However, we did tour around some lakes.This is a place called Weggis. It's one of many tiny towns along Lake Vierwaldstatter in central Switzerland, about 1.5 hrs from our home. I spotted these goats Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-86506796245061597642007-08-04T15:31:00.003+02:002008-12-08T22:59:35.829+01:00Wednesday, August 8, 2007 The Uzume socks are done! I finished the Gentleman's Half Hose from Knitting Vintage Socks.Since these are for my son who has chicken skinny legs, I didn't do the calf increases. However, I did use a double strand of yarn for the heel & toe since he tends to get holes very easily.... like two weeks after first wearing! From the top of the cuff to the top of the heel, Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-56686809349448931952007-08-04T15:31:00.002+02:002008-12-08T22:59:36.690+01:00We had every intention of heading out on the motorcycle again today but the nasty, rainy weather stopped us. Instead we took a drive in the car to the Zugerzee area.The sock came along for the ride.We saw some interesting architecture along the way.This church is in Cham.We looked around for the Schloss (castle) St. Andreas .When we found it, we tried to park the car in a no-parking zone but wereDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-31809247061845554712007-08-04T15:31:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:37.708+01:00We took a cruise on the motorcycle to theWalensee. It's a long beautiful lake with very panoramic views.Then we went to the tiny Principality of Lichtenstein.The capital, and only city, is Vaduz.This is the home of the recent Prince of Lichtenstein. Sadly but understandably, the castle interior is not accessible to the public. We crossed the border from Lichtenstein into Austria when our Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-67904343338088427872007-08-04T15:31:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:38.495+01:00I'm still on a 'stash busting' expedition and wanted to use up some of my practice handspun. It seemed a shame to just toss it in the trash when there must be something I could make with it even though it was unevenly spun & too tightly plied. I knew I couldn't knit an article of clothing because this handspun was really horrible!After much contemplation, I decided on a tote to porter around my Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-79684909927310068542007-08-02T06:52:00.000+02:002007-08-02T07:23:29.264+02:00I'm still waiting for a package to arrive in my mailbox from the Sock Hop Swap. I've received 2 emails with promises from my pal but it's getting later by the minute so I'm wondering how long it takes to knit one sock and mail that sock & yarn for the mate to your pal. I did it in 2 weeks. Why would it take 4 months for someone else? I'm suspicious because I've been a victim before. Sock Wars Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-44873406354605429512007-07-29T14:14:00.000+02:002007-07-29T14:38:52.440+02:00This comment from All Tangled Up on my last post broke me up!! "It's a good goal. If I had your will power I might have less than 50 UFO's littering the house!" Where on earth do you sequester 50 UFOs? Unless they're all socks, mittens or other very small projects, it would be impossible for me to find space for them. Not only that, I don't even own enough needles to have 50 UFOs all at the Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-61909926882931679242007-07-27T13:39:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:39.088+01:00It's already the end of July and I feel I've not accomplished much in the way of FOs. The reason being I have startitis... that nasty malady that seems to affect many a knitter. I may be happily knitting away at my current project but then I see a pattern I love or a blog with something I love, and I must start it right away. I completely block from mind everything else that I had started with Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-58019007760236089492007-07-24T16:29:00.001+02:002007-07-26T15:45:46.849+02:00Gimme your stuff -- a cultural swap!http://gimmeyourstuff.blogspot.com/This looks like a great kind of swap for anything & everything. I can't even imagine what I'd want. The list could be endless. I'm willing to swap:Swiss chocolate -- the best in the world!Swiss fondue -- for cheese lovers Swiss herbal teaHandspun, hand dyed yarn by me -- for those crafty, knitterly, crochet peoplePost cards & Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-62803911094769438582007-07-24T16:29:00.000+02:002007-07-24T16:33:52.867+02:00I found a contest here. To enter, you're just required to leave a comment and link to it from your blog. Couldn't be simplier, could it? ;o)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-46962399064334762492007-07-20T14:22:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:39.814+01:00Since I've seen so many blogs with flowers & gardens, I decided to snap a few of my own. No, these roses are not mine, but they're all growing within20 steps from our building. I love roses!! Just look at this bud!! Coreopsis -- I love these too! They come in so many colours and they brighten your garden all season.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-73278791832309484822007-07-19T19:17:00.000+02:002007-07-19T19:41:22.477+02:00A fellow Saskatchewan gal seems to think that I'm a Rockin' Girl. Sure hope so! ;) Now I get to choose 5 other gals who Rock. Here goes: 1. Ariel2. Susan3. MJ4. Rachel5. SheilaDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-73758145534283264472007-07-12T15:29:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:40.307+01:00 This orchid has bloomed so much these past 3 yrs that I thought it was on its last leg but it sure fooled me. Even though only one branch has budded out, I have a feeling there will be others before long. Hard to believe this violet was only a tiny leaf in a styrofoam cup of soil just one year ago. I snipped it from the doctor's office. Shhhhh, don't tell. ;) Two plants grew from that little Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-14470005286372005352007-06-26T20:33:00.003+02:002008-12-08T22:59:40.944+01:00I'm still stash busting..... I found this yarn that went together fairly well .... colourwise.And since the 'Tomato' sweater pattern fit the kind of garment I like to wear ..... I knit up a swatch & crossed my fingers. It went quite well.... What a surprise!And it looks not bad. And the best part is that this flashy pink Tomato fits me! I finished it in 4 days soI'm a very happy camper! :)If youDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-33325997612591473992007-06-26T20:33:00.002+02:002008-12-08T22:59:41.125+01:00JULY 1, 2007HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!!!140 years, eh!! WOW!!Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-78212712702025230622007-06-26T20:33:00.001+02:002008-12-08T22:59:41.348+01:00Finished a while ago ... Two-colour slip stitch socks for my BILand fluffy slippers for me. This will be a lacy baby blanket when done. I robbed the pattern from the Princess Lace Wrap which is a free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-67299988663447754802007-06-26T20:33:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:41.804+01:00Late in the evening on June 20 disaster struck our little town. It had been raining very heavily for about 2 hrs when we noticed very dirty water running down the street. We live on a corner with one street coming down at a slight slope. When it rains, the water running down the slope is always clean and clear. That evening it was muddy and murky. What transpired within an hour after we noticed Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-86234647835078903832007-06-20T18:37:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:42.500+01:00 I wanted a blue tank and couldn't find a pattern I liked so I hatched an idea in my little head and Voila, here's the progress & finished tank. It fits me to a T, exactly how it did in my mind's eye. ;)I used almost 4 balls of yarn (label above) and it was wonderful to knit with. Too bad this colour is discontinued. I wanted it to have waist shaping and to accomodate my hippo hips. I wanted a Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1466237043883418322007-06-16T20:44:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:42.790+01:00 I just finished blocking the Spetsstickad shawl. I found the pattern here: http://avigmaskan.typepad.com/spetssjal_1.pdfI don't read or understand this language so I had to play it by ear. The shawl turned out fairly well and it only took me 2 weeks to knit up. :)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-52356046847193754672007-06-10T15:01:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:42.911+01:00I just signed up for the Knitter's Virtual Vacation swap. Should be a hoot! ;) The Questionnaire 1. If you could visit any state in the US, which would it be and why?LOUISIANA for the MARDI GRAS because seeing is believing ... one big party! 2. If you could visit any country in the world, other than your own, which would it be and why?The Far East because the cultures are ancient & intriguing. 3.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-3841041138967286592007-06-06T08:04:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:43.429+01:00Since I learnt that Lorna's Laces makes beautiful lace, I decided to try it again.This shawl didn't block out like it was supposed to due to my own stupidity. Live & learn ..... to block scalloped edges one MUSTCAST OFF EXTREMELY LOOSELY WITH LARGER NEEDLE!In fact, I did bind off twice, but still not loose enough.Valuable lesson learnt!It's the Sagittaria shawl fromhttp://vilman.blogspot.com/2007Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-51093320292267007972007-05-26T22:41:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:44.023+01:00La Dentelle Belle scarf FINI! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I've been tagged by Rachel with the "7 things" meme.Rules: Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs the 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag 7 others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-55098998942284851112007-05-25T09:09:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:44.324+01:00PROGRESS REPORT: I decided to stretch out the Dentelle to see how it'll look, more or less, when blocked. I still have about 1/3 skein to knit up so the length should be good. However, I've over stretched it width wise so must remember not to do that for the final blocking. I don't know whether it's the camera or the lighting or both but the photo above does not show adequately the gorgeous Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-31047680514387093282007-05-22T13:58:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:44.840+01:00WIPs:..........Two-colour slip stitch socks.I hope they're masculine enough for the recipient.La Dentelle Belle ScarfI've added an extra 10-stitch repeat in the centre thatwhen stretched, it should cover the recipient's shouldersif she so chooses rather than only covering her neck.I'm using STR and a 5 mm circular. So far, so good.You can find the pattern here: http://knituition.blogspot.com/2007Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-46424152206394984122007-05-17T08:46:00.000+02:002007-05-17T08:58:21.725+02:00The stash is growing and I've got to dig my way out .... so everything I knit for the rest of the year will be from my stash! I joined SAVE CASH! USE YOUR STASH for support. It'll be fun to see how much I save even though I'll be scolding myself when realizing how much I initially spent on all this yarn & fiber.If your stash is taking over your house, come on over to http://Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-26305593270278018922007-05-09T20:54:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:45.262+01:00How's this colorway?I took the natural Alpaca Silk Wool that I posted about belowand dyed it. I wanted to achieve earthy tones.I think it turned out pretty well.There's 466 yds of 2-ply fingering weight here. This skein below is White Buffalo wool plied with Corriedale wool.It's 208 yds of sport/worsted weight.I'm definitely going to dye this once I get another few skeins spun up.But what Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-6567002309902247832007-05-05T19:30:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:45.555+01:00Non Spinning related FOs:Kitchen hand towels & dishcloths to match One Bayerische sock .... When I'll finish the mate, who knows!! Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-39033343952799729472007-05-02T17:57:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:46.040+01:00More spinning progress ...466 yds natural Alpaca/Silk/Wool fingering weightYou haven't felt soft till you've felt this!!208 yds Alpaca/Silk/WoolYummy Cherry! 350 yds Worsted weight Corriedale single ply Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-16086247198901554852007-04-27T03:33:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:46.852+01:00Hand spun, hand dyed Corriedale woolDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-19893849336448450092007-04-23T18:44:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:47.317+01:00 I got this from my cousin who was cleaning out my aunt's belongings after she passed away last year. In the '60s, this Canadian made wool was all the rage for curling sweaters. It was produced in a city close to mine. I'm spinning each of the 6 strands separately and will ply it onto itself. It should produce a worsted weight yarn. I might even try dyeing it a dark blue or purple. With the greyDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-36173182808639485412007-04-18T07:44:00.000+02:002008-12-08T22:59:47.385+01:00I recently returned from a 3-week trip home to see my family. Somewhere along the line, I developed a very nasty head cold which doesn't want to leave me. When I'm feeling more myself, I will post updates of knitting progress. For now here's a picture of my favorite boys. ;-)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-74563261534213996432007-03-22T08:24:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:47.442+01:00I just love these teeny tiny twisted stitches!Here is the beginning of Eunny's Bayerische socks with KnitPicks 'Palette' in apricot. I'll be working on these for a while so don't hold your breath. ;-)http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/09/bayerische.html Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-45528038759741959632007-03-16T13:22:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:47.796+01:00I got another wonderful parcel in the mail today! It's like Christmas!! :-)This was from my Yahoo knitting group sock yarn exchange.THANK YOU SO MUCH MJ!!Just look at all these goodies! First, I have to mention that I'veeaten ALL of the candy coated chocolate eggs. They got a little shmushed from the long journey across the ocean but they still weredelicious. I didn't even share one.... I know Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-4113979717164767432007-03-13T13:54:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:48.148+01:00The Easter Bunny left a nest of goodies in my mail box today. ;-)Isn't that a pretty nest? It's GREEN... my favorite colour! ;-)Hidden in that green nest were ALL THESE GOODIES!!My jaw was agape everytime I pulled something out!2 Bunny potholders, a Bunny terry towel, 2 Bunny note pads, a Bunny fridge magnet, a cute little flower pot ornament, 3 packages of Celestial Seasonings tea (including my Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-14022097114016086532007-03-11T16:31:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:48.586+01:00Not much knitting progress as I'm still spinning.....and cleaning, and cooking, and running errands, and....you get the idea.... life goes on.However.....I did manage to make a couple raglan hats with 50/50 wool/acrylic. Love those raglan decreases!This one's for my brother who lives where it's colder than Siberia. He needs this hat! Also squeezed in some plain joe socks for him out of the same Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-25490976577628940772007-03-06T13:11:00.001+01:002008-12-08T22:59:48.891+01:00This is what happens when you spin & ply yarn that is not good enough to be a gift...... You dye it with Kool Aid to see what will happen.Did I learn anything? Yup, I like the colours! ;-)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-81189620045491006072007-03-06T13:11:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:49.038+01:00I'm still a spinning Jenny and have spun up these 2 skeins for another exchange. Some of us love to dye our own yarn and so these skeins are for that purpose. I hope the recipient enjoys the dyeing process, mixing up colours of her choice, and I hope she will love the socks (or whatever she chooses to knit) with these handspun skeins. Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-72198924530400438552007-03-01T09:18:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:49.195+01:00 Here's the first of two skeins of merino that I spun & plied. I shocked myself at what a good job I did. ;-)This skein has 176 yds of sock weight 2-ply merino. The other skein (not pictured here because it's still drying in the bathroom) has 165 yds. The yarn will be part of an exchange package. I sure hope the recipient loves it like I do. It's soooooooooo deliciously soft!! Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-75032874079268121992007-02-28T15:48:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:49.412+01:00 These are the wonderful exchange gifts from my Sassy Sock pal. Boy, did she spoil me!! Thanks soooooo much Sheela!!First, there is the cutest card! It says ' Single Sock Seeks Same - Hand-knit, well-heeled single sock in search of sole-mate. Enjoys long walks or just hanging out around the house (shoes optional). Color or patterning not important but natural fibers preferred and must be Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-31071754460422708962007-02-23T14:27:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:49.613+01:00I'm still spinning merino so all knitting is pretty much on hold for now.This yarn will be for an exchange. I hope to spin even enough and thin enough that the 2-ply that it's destined for will be sufficient for a pair of adult socks.§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§ These socks were a trial to see if I could do 2-colour stranding with the slip stitch technique. It was a snap!! The MC Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-7783448841039099612007-02-20T16:50:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:50.376+01:00Carnival in Einsiedeln, SwitzerlandThe bread tossers!We caught four loaves ..... ate almost a whole one immediately!Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-77940072869912066082007-02-15T15:18:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:50.904+01:00Trying my own version of the Binsenkoerbchen sock withsome thick & thin handspun as MC and Opal orange as CC.It's quite an easy and quick knit especially with 3 mm needles & a 54 stitch cast-on. Finished these 2 pair of socks for an acquaintance in the U.S.A.Pomatomus in Lorna's Laces 'Ravenswood' & Austrian Diamonds in Bonita (Swiss brand yarn) Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-22605684728677910252007-02-10T16:52:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:51.209+01:00Feb. 22/07 UPDATE: After plying, this skein was only 225 yds. My new objective is to spin thinner! Here's a bobbin of approx. 350 yds that I finished spinning last evening.Here's the second bobbin that should have the same amount as the one above, eventually . When I ply these two bobbins together, I'm hoping to have more than enough for socks which will be a gift for a friend in California. IDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-44456619566172068502007-02-02T17:43:00.001+01:002008-12-08T22:59:51.587+01:00 I got this luscious handspun handdyed yarn (more than enough for socks) and this embroidered hand sewn bag from my YARN SNOBS UNITE pal. Just look at all that work and how beautiful everything is! Ingrid from Sweden is a very talented lady! I love it all!! Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-18855305673532499082007-02-02T17:43:00.000+01:002008-12-08T22:59:51.923+01:00Here's my latest acquisition ..... found at a thrift shop! Cost only 50CHF!I'm still searching for what kind of wheel it is. According to my partnerthis wheel has been handmade by a local Swiss craftsman. However, there are no markings on it whatsoever! It's difficult to say from whose hands it comes but it's obviously been used a lot as some of the parts are very worn. My partner, being the Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1169392112926704822007-01-21T15:48:00.000+01:002007-01-21T16:08:32.976+01:00OTN -- Austrian Diamond (2nd pair) in sea green/blue (mate in progress) & Pomatomus (my 3rd pair) with Lorna's Laces Shepherd sock in Ravenswood colorway. I have 2 other colorways in Lorna's Laces and I sure hope they don't pool like this one. I've scoured the web and found that many other knitters complain about the pooling problem with this yarn. Only one solution for me -- no more Lorna's Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1167680416713320122007-01-01T20:34:00.000+01:002007-01-15T23:10:16.403+01:00Austrian Diamond from Knitter's Magazine Fall 2006.What do y'all think?To see the pair, click on the 'finished socks' link in left sidebar.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1167595824499899412006-12-31T21:02:00.000+01:002007-01-01T20:34:19.540+01:00Some chemo caps -- top is grey cotton chenille, very soft!-- bottom is wool/acrylic blend with leftover sockyarn for thecolour stranding.The pattern for all 3 is top down no gauge swiped from Susan's site here >>http://ma2ut.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_ma2ut_archive.htmlDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1166599084687665202006-12-20T08:03:00.000+01:002006-12-20T08:18:04.793+01:00I got this package from my Sockret pal yesterday.She sends me the most terrific things!A foot care pack (foot scrub, foot cream, toe divider & nail polish)in an awesome zippered pouch, 6 stitch markers,the cutest, dainty earings that she made,2 balls of cotton yarn, & a sweet little red satiny box.Merry Christmas!! :-)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1166534182462310792006-12-19T14:12:00.000+01:002006-12-20T08:01:38.020+01:00Here is my Snow Thistle!I found this sock pattern in a leaflet from Schachenmayr.It was for knee high socks soI modified it to a shorter version. There was no name, only a number.I really needed a name for the sock because numbers justdon't cut it with me!A very artistic gal from my Yahoo knitting groupcame up with one that couldn't bemore suitable. Thank you so very much Susan!Click on the Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1166047375701667782006-12-13T22:50:00.000+01:002006-12-13T23:02:59.173+01:00In the spring I got a huge bag of fleece from a localsheep farmer. Several days ago I took thefarmer's wife some wool that I spindle spunfrom their fleece. In return she gave me this.It's homemade butter!!Ohhhhh, the calories!!Just off the needles:Some lacy baby socks and a hat. I made a bib to match the socks that didn't make it to this picture.They're for a co-worker of my SO. Burgandy Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1165249525781453952006-12-04T17:18:00.000+01:002006-12-04T17:25:25.796+01:00GIFTS!! I LOVE THEM!!These are from the list mommy of the best Yahoo group there is!The two gorgeous dishcloths are for our dishcloth exchange.The flavored tea & flavored hot chocolate are a bonus. Yippeee!!And the Christmas gift will have to wait until we all open our exchange gifts together, probably around Dec. 22. I can't wait!!I know it's a book, but which book?? Ohhhh, the waiting will killDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1164960513150357432006-12-01T08:54:00.000+01:002006-12-01T10:49:45.576+01:00Sock Wars are over!!Since the hostess, Yarnmonkey,changed the rules right at the end, it was fairly obvious that a knitterfrom the United Kingdom would win. And so it happened.Worse yet, I still haven't received my 'socks of doom' from my assassin.Therefore, I made my own from Paton's Classic Merinoon 2.5 mm dpns in a heathery green, my favorite colour.I just finished them 5 mins ago and I like Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1164709786354931882006-11-28T11:22:00.000+01:002006-11-28T11:29:46.356+01:00I started these Pomatomus for an exchangebut then, after fondling the yarn, KnitPicks Gloss,I decided to keep them for me!It seems I'll now have to find more luscious yarnand another pattern for the exchange socks.What a burden I put on myself. ;-)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1164270957675598872006-11-23T09:26:00.000+01:002006-11-23T09:54:09.080+01:00What does one do with 100% wool other than felting?I chose to do a little charity knitting for theGorodnya Orphanage in the Ukraine.Winters are very cold and the dorm-stylebuildings are not heated sufficiently.Even for sleeping, the children wear layers of clothing.As time allows, and since I have quite a bit of this particular wool,I'll be knitting up other clothing for these children.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1163623374185576802006-11-15T21:25:00.000+01:002006-11-15T21:42:54.280+01:00I suppose it happens to all of us... and indeed it happened to me too....I had some beige yarn with no ballband (it was wool but I had no idea what percentage) that I knit into a moebius bowl.Actually it was a moebius band. I just picked up the stitches around the band,crossed from one side to the other where the moebius crossed, and knit the bowl like a hat.I did the same with the green one withDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1163488883350146242006-11-14T07:54:00.000+01:002006-11-14T08:21:23.396+01:00This is a moebius wimple (head covering).I must have tried 10 times with other yarns beforeaccomplishing the cast-on. It's tricky!!I finally decided to use thicker yarn & a larger needleto see better what I was doing. It helped a lot!Here is the result.Knit with 8mm circular, 100cm long.This Handpaintedyarn is wonderful to knit with.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1163017105573051002006-11-08T21:04:00.000+01:002006-11-08T21:18:25.616+01:00No knitting progress for the last couple days but there's finally beenprogress on the bread baking front.Every loaf we've make in our bread machine for the past 3 months has fallen.Yesterday we made this one which is perfect in texture, colour, flavour & it didn't fall!It took me about 4 hrs to ply these 2 small skeins of spindlespun.The top skein is superwash microblend, 2-ply, DK.The bottom is Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1162746082271978742006-11-05T17:42:00.000+01:002006-11-05T18:01:22.400+01:00I absolutely love this yarn! It's 100% Alpaca from Peru and lusciously soft.This little pouch will serve as a gift wrapping as well as a gift in itself.It worked up so fast that I'm going to make another. ;-)My SO has acquired a severe ear infection but refuses to go to the doctor. His old hat was very thin so I knit him this one for his chilly early morning walks with the dog. He insisted the Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1162474005596122352006-11-02T14:21:00.000+01:002006-11-02T14:26:45.606+01:00UPDATEI actually completed this sock!It's a little snug but it fits and, with two layers of yarn, will keep my tootsiesextremely warm.Finishing the mate will probably take some timesince Christmas gift knitting is a priority at the moment.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1162378214386523142006-11-01T11:38:00.000+01:002006-11-01T11:50:14.396+01:00I am determined to accomplish some color stranded projects because of the complex beauty of the designs and because I'm just plain stubborn. ;-)My problem is that I knit too tight! Even with a conscious effortto loosen up my tension throughout knitting this sock thus far, it is too snug.Therefore I am pleading to those knitters who have done colour strandingto advise me on how I can further Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1162301271292389912006-10-31T14:21:00.000+01:002006-11-01T20:32:55.720+01:00Sock Wars Update:My 3rd target's socks arrived today for me to finish.I never thought I'd last this long, although I knowmy own "socks of doom" are flying to me as I write this.With only around 123 of us left from 772, I think I did alright. ;-)Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1162146211202274262006-10-29T19:19:00.000+01:002006-11-02T14:54:20.670+01:00Finished up some small Christmas gifts for my grandson.Scarf & toque in navy superwash and a Christmas stocking from my spindlespunsuperwash. It's already stuffed with Swiss biscuits, Swiss chocolate & dried fruit.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1161942095084189722006-10-27T11:26:00.000+02:002006-10-27T15:55:51.633+02:00There was a parcel in the mail this morning from my Hot Socks swap pal.The goodies inside are out of this world!STR in Star Sapphire & a pattern for the Rocking Bluebell Socks by Charlene Schurch.KnitPicks 2.5mm nickleplated dpns to knit up the socks.A Keychain Sock Blocker with pattern.4 darling little stitch markers.4 Susan Bates sockie point protectors.A box of 20 assorted black, green & Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14976873.post-1161154324617511222006-10-18T08:33:00.000+02:002006-10-27T15:49:21.963+02:00I am ecstatic!!I got a package from my Sockret Pal in the mail yesterday,and the contents are to die for!!Thank You my sweet Sockret Pal in California! I could squeeze you!Here we have 2 skeins of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Baltic Sea. It's in shades of olive green, taupe, beige & brown. I am deliriously happy as I've been dying to make socks with this yarn for ages. And I love green! One Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889915509234231806noreply@blogger.com1