The R From Large

2011-02-25T15:29:00.001-06:00

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!!
A COUPLE OF GIFTS I RECEIVED AND ONE NOT SHOWN BUT COMING SOON, CAUSE IT'S ABOUT KNITTING.

more yarn.............

2010-11-09T10:38:00.004-06:00

well did i listen to me when i said "no more yarn" i guess not.
last month i was up in michigan, boy was the color change beautiful, went up for R and R and just got lucky with the colors.
long story short, found a wonderful heavenly LYS in Petoskey. fell in love with this shop along with some must have patterns and yarn. Berroco and i have a love affair going.
So now my yarn stash has some new, many, many new friends to hang with.
working on a pair of socks from the book " favorite socks" the book we all own. going slowly cause of my hands, but going never the less.
the yarn i bought is berroco's vintage for a sweater in their vintage family book along with some berroco comfort yarn for an afghan pattern i found on line.
I promise if i ever knit it i will post a picture.
blogging mostly for me is my journal cause nobody reads my blog.
Oh and by the way, i registered yesterday for an oil painting class at CLC the local community college here in town. i'm looking forward to getting a brush back in my hand.
happy knitting to all my blogger friends.

Beautiful.........

2010-09-13T09:26:00.002-05:00

AMAZED

2010-09-02T08:00:00.002-05:00

yes, i'm amazed at how many people don't read my blog and how some blogs have zillions of followers. i know i'm boring now for sure. do i care, yes, wimper, cry, sob, wine and so on. LOL!
NOT!!!
So just for that i'm going to aqua fit class and i'm not going to knit. so there!!!!
JUST KIDDING AND I'M SURE ALL OF YOU ( 1 OR 2 ) KNOW THAT.

AGAIN.......

2010-09-01T13:48:00.003-05:00

Well it happened again, I lost the pattern I was knitting ( the pink flamimgo) down the slats of the gazebo floor. It was in a plastic page protector and just hit the floor just the right way to slid down. Now it can join my knitting needles that are down there.
Hope they like each other or else there just might be some trouble down there.
Happy knitting all

PICTURES, BEAUTIFUL PICTURES

2010-07-31T10:31:00.004-05:00

Colors, I love colors........

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hopefully a shawl one day.............

HAPPY KNITTING TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD DAY!!

Pink yarn...........

2010-07-30T07:47:00.002-05:00

Out in the gazebo this fine A.M. With my pinK peaches and cream.
Soon to see a pink flamingo.
Don't go away you all.
My ever loving knitting blog friends, and u know who You are.
Later.....

Not knItting but.........

2010-07-22T09:32:00.002-05:00

Sitting out in the gazebo while it rains softly and lovely. I should have brought my knitting basket out with me. Working on a shawl, not a lace one, that is next I promise myself.
Will I post a picture, I'm not sure, case who out there cares. LOL!!!! And it's work.

HELP!!!

2010-07-03T08:43:00.003-05:00

I want to knit a beautiful shawl like i see on other knitters blogs.
i start, i buy the yarn, i try, i want, i don't
it's difficult when one has AHDD!
Ok, I'll try again, don't go away.
LOL,LOL!!!

BAKING BREAD

2010-07-01T14:26:00.002-05:00

this is what i've been doing as well as knitting and playing with my ipad 3G.
Oh, and playing on line poker, so not much time for blogging.

At the lake villa library

2010-06-29T20:33:00.001-05:00

Hello all I'm knitting with a great group of local gals. I have my iPad with me so I thought I'd say hi to my blog friends.
So, HELLO!!

FEBRUARY 26TH

2010-02-26T11:25:00.001-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!

ANYONE?

2010-02-21T10:48:00.001-06:00

HI ALL, IS ANYONE STILL OUT THERE? IF SO RAISE YOU HAND.
I HAVE NOT BEEN KNITTING MUCH LATELY, JUST GETTING OLD AND LAZY.
MY B-D IS COMING UP SOON.
LATER, (I HOPE)

R and R trip

2009-07-03T18:49:00.008-05:00

this is the view from our room where my DH spent most of the time. He just wanted to chill.

And here is a picture of where i spent most of my time and lots of money. It's a casino, the Diamond Jo. it used to be a boat now it's a very nice new stand alone building. But still on the river.

I did do a little knitting until i started seeing specks then i figured it was time to stop. this is what i was knitting, it's another pair of "Carl's Cable Socks" using Debbie Bliss Cashmerino and size 2 DPN. I've made two a couple of years ago and just love them.

Since AT & T upgraded service I'm not having any problems, as i have in the past, Uploading pictures.
Happy Knitting everyone!!!

blog day

2009-06-30T18:26:00.002-05:00

i spent time reading all the blogs on my favorite blog list. it's ok if i'm not on yours, i'll read yours anyway.
tonight i'm off to the library for "knit night". it's a nice group of gals, and i live just across the street from the library.

can u read backwards? what a beautiful book by Nicky epstein.

HERE THEY ARE...........

2009-06-12T10:02:00.009-05:00

As promised here are some pictures of things i've knitted while not blogging.
I'm good at ripping out, and here i did it again. i tried frogging and lost my patients. this will soon just be a ball of yarn.
do not fret, i will reknit them into beautiful socks.

This is a shawl using Malabrigo merino worsted weight yarn. it was a kit that i won as a door prize at "Stitches" in 2007.
it took forever weaving in the loose ends. when i wear it, which i love doing cause it's so cozy, not many people comment.
I love wearing it to play poker up at potawatomi casino in milwaukee, wi. cause it's always so cold in the room.

A few knitted bowls, so much fun to knit these.

OH YES

2009-06-11T10:59:00.000-05:00

I'M READING BLOGS TODAY

WELL

2009-06-11T10:51:00.003-05:00

look at the date and no post for almost a month.
i guess it really doesn't matter much seeing i get so few
visitors anyway. what make a site get so many followers and
what makes a blog site get so few. that's an easy one. my site must be BORING people to tears.
isn't that interesting?

i guess that just gives me more time too knit, less comments to read and
answer.
i entertain myself all the time. I'm my best blog site reader for sure.

So where are the pics?

2009-05-25T09:33:00.003-05:00

Can't believe it's been almost a month and still no pictures. it's because when i try and upload a picture form my digital camera i have so much trouble and sometimes it takes 20 or so minutes and even then no go. when i use photo booth, no problem at all but so hard to get a good shot.
However, i'm going to do it soon, i promise.
happy knitting.

this is what i'm working on now. a banky for someone special. photo taken using photo booth.

I DIDN'T FORGET

2009-04-29T10:04:00.000-05:00

I'M WORKING ON THE PICTURES OF MY PAST PROJECTS.

RAINY DAY...........

2009-04-19T10:29:00.003-05:00

So i'm off to the Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a little poker playing.
i know this has nothing to do with knitting, but i thought i'd mention it anyway.
I'm going to gather up some of the things i've knitted while i was away from blogging. Mostly socks, (of course)
so if your interested come on back in a few days to see.
HAPPY KNITTING!!!!!!!!!!

IT'S A PAIR

2009-04-16T15:31:00.007-05:00

One of the reasons I'm glad to be back to blogging is the fact that blogging is a wonderful way to journal your knitting project.
this pair i found so easy, yes, I did do some swearing do to many mistakes. But that's just me.
The first sock of the pair was finished Feb.21,2009. The reason I remember that is cause that is the day my husband said he was going out for the mail. I said wait let me show you the sock. So I have the finished sock on on foot and the other foot has a different sock on and that is how i spent that evening in the hospital. Cause.................

It was snowing that day, so i followed my husband after a few minutes to make sure he wasn't shoveling. Well yes he did try to shovel and had a heart attack. called 911 and a day later he had open heart surgery. 6 by-pass, yes I did say 6, and a new valve.
And that is the reason it took so long for the other sock to get done.
My husband is recovering nicely, Lucky man to say the least.
The pattern is an easy one. Kaffe Fassett Socks i found on the internet. I used 2 skeins of Regia 4-fach haltbar in crazy color.
I used size 2 DPN's.
Now i'm starting another pair same pattern different color yarn.
I AM GLAD TO BE BACK!!!

July 17, 2007..........

2009-04-15T12:51:00.004-05:00

That was the date that I bought this book. I just love knit toys and I thought these dolls were so very cute..
So did I knit any dolls yet? Of course I didn't. What is my excuse? I don't have one.
Hopefully one of these days i'll finish the socks that I have on needles and start these cute dolls.
You know I'll post a picture if and when that day ever comes.
Stay tuned.

2009-04-15T12:28:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to post a better picture of the nice gift i received from my friend Jackie.
It's a real nice, as you can see, purse by PERLLINI. I'm putting it to good use, and enjoying it very much.
Again, a big thank you to Jackie.
The other picture was taken using photo booth a mac application.

It's been so long...................

2009-04-14T08:45:00.002-05:00

since i've posted anything. I'm not sure if i even know how to upload a photo or get anything highlighted, but i'll try and get back into the swing of it.
Knitting has been somewhat horrible, I have 5 pair of socks waiting to be picked up and fixed. Either i dropped stitches while doing a pattern and just can't frog it, or i've dropped so many stitches (pulling out the wrong needle) or something dumb happened.

Anyway there are a few people I miss, and you know who you are, so i'm going to blog again, or give it a try.
Jackie, thanks again for your very thoughtful and wonderful gift. I am using it and enjoying it.

OK I GIVE IN.............................

2008-09-08T13:36:00.002-05:00

Well I can't find my knitting journal so i decided to blog . It's been a very long time.
i've been knitting lots and lots and not blogging or entering it into my journal.
Why I don't know, don't ask.
Today I'm starting another pair of wool socks for my DH.
He has been asking for another pair ever since I finished his last pair, Which
happens to be the last entry into my blog. I titled it "finished" not realizing that
I was also finished wanting to blog.
But being a women, i'm entitled to change my mind.
So today i'm entering again, will I keep it up? Don't know, time will tell.
I'm using one of my fav. yarns, Cascade 220. Two hanks of a pretty blue
color 8339 lot 9670.
The pattern will be the same as the last pair, the gray pair.
Welcome back, Bobbi

FINISHED

2007-11-23T19:50:00.000-06:00

WDW TRIP.......

2007-11-14T10:50:00.000-06:00

Getting in the mood for our Walt Disney World trip. Check my ticker counter at the right to see when we leave.
We love figment who lives in Epcot, and of course we will visit him there.

I get a lot of knitting done while we are there.
We always stay for 15 days. That’s a lot of time to just knit and enjoy Disney World.
So most of my important packing is what patterns and yarn should I take?
I can bet you it will be mostly SOCKS. I love knitting socks and I have tons of yarn just waiting their turn to be knit.
Last time we were there, which was this last March 2007, I found a LYS about 45 min away.Well according to the GPS,
It should have taken us 45 min.
but with the crazy Fl. traffic it took us 1 1/2 hours. I though it was worth it. Not according to DH tho.
I'm sure I’ll give the LYS another visit. I still have the yarn that I bought there last time, unknit.
Oh surprise at that. LOL!!
I just might post a picture of the shop if I remember to take my digital with.
Well back to knitting socks for my DH, he can hardly wait for me to finish them.
And neither can I so I can get on to something for ME, ME, ME, ME, ME.

ALMOST THERE..............

2007-11-02T21:48:00.000-05:00

It's been so long since I've started working on this sweater, but I"m almost there.
I'm still seaming it. Cause I am not too thrilled about seaming, I'm taking my time.
So Shirley this is for you.

TRICK OR TREAT!!!!!

2007-10-31T17:00:00.000-05:00

ONLY A PHOTO POST...............

2007-10-24T07:42:00.001-05:00

Whenever I pass the restaurant that has this Red Tree out in front, I go " Wow, isn't that pretty",
I just wanted to share.
Of course it's much prettier in person. Anyone interested, I'll give you the address.

JUST FORGET OCTOBER SOCKS

2007-10-22T12:57:00.000-05:00

Here are my october socks. They don't look like socks you say, well you are correct.
i've started them 4 times and ripped them each time.

So I decided to put them aside and knit some purses.

there is no ripping, no swearing, no throwing anything, just calm knit, knit, knit.
I use Cascade 220 along with an eyelash yarn. If you read my blog you might have seen this purse before.
I don't use a purse so they will make nice gifts, or a bazaar sale. I've tried ETSY, but don't have much luck selling there.
I really think you need to see this purse in person, they are so cute.
I do plan on going back to the socks, Roza's Socks, but not for a while. A long while. LOL!!
happy knitting to you all!

A very bad post...........

2007-09-25T15:49:00.001-05:00

I'm walking here! I'm walking here!
MIDNIGHT COWBOY 1969
If you're a movie buff like myself, you might be familiar with famous quotes from movies.
This is #27.
So one morning back in july the 14 to be exact, I was feeling
silly and I posted that stupid blog. Even my brother
knew what the post was but didn't think much of it. Oh Well!!
My brother is one of those people who loves movies and knows almost everything about moives.
In fact if you ever go on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" you might want him to be your
phone a friend regarding movies.

If you haven't seen this movie I strongly recommend you do.
It was an academy award winner.
It turns out that a taxi driver just drove onto the movie set, Dustin Hoffman not expecting
that came out with that now famous line.
Of course they decided to leave it in the movie.
So if anyone of my blog readers wondered what that post was all about, here's
the answer. I know most of you were. right?

Real Red

2007-09-21T14:02:00.000-05:00

This is a felted purse. See my toes in the left hand corner
of the picture. The pattern is " The Lucy Bag" by "Two Old Bags" i got the pattern at Stitches Midwest. No not
this last August, the year before. I'm not doing to badly. Just a year!

The yarn i used in Red color, pretty obvious, is Plymouth's Galway.
I don't uses purses, so I'm going to try and sell it in an upcoming bazaar,
or as I've done in the past, give it away to some lucky person.

This picture is a drawing I did one semester for a school project.
I didn't care much for it untill I got an A on it. Then it started looking
better to me so I framed it and it hangs in my dining room. I shot the picture on an
angle to avoid the glare.
The subject had to be of food. Just thought you'd like to see just how talented I am. LOL!!
The picture looks better in person, so if your interested I'll send you my home address.

IT'S A MONKEY

2007-09-07T14:55:00.000-05:00

I joined the "Monkey Sock" bandwagon. If you know anything about me you'll know that I used the yarn called for
in the pattern. Shelridge Farm Soft Touch Ultra Fingering Weight yarn.
I found it to be easy to knit with, and i liked the way it feels.

I was so excited when I saw them at Stitches Midwest, they seemed to be real nice people and I was
glad to buy directly from them. All the colors were so yummy looking.
This pair of "Monkey Socks" is for my daughter-in-laws mother for Christmas.
Lisa, my daughter-in-law, was so impressed with all the socks
that I made for myself, she couldn't resist wanting a pair.
Being the wonderful person that she is, she wanted a pair for her mother.
Lisa's mother doesn't read my Blog so I know I am safe in posting it.
So now on to one of my many other projects already in progess, but which one?
Happy Knitting!!!

2007-09-04T07:35:00.000-05:00

DISHCLOTH/WASHCLOTHS

2007-09-03T18:57:00.000-05:00

What do you think; do I have enough yarn to make a few cloths?
With the help of so many nice bloggers that belong to the monthlydishcloth KAL
I've found some great looking cloths to knit.

I have given one away and have made a couple more to give away.
They are a nice break from knitting Socks, even though I really don't need a break from
Knitting socks, it's nice to have something else on the needles.
So I'm off to choose a pattern and start another cloth.
Happy Knitting!!

better late than never

2007-08-27T10:22:00.000-05:00

i finally got my post card that was taken at Stitches Midwest
i'm in the middle of my niece Ilisa, on the left and my good
friend Carolyn on the right.

as i said before we had a blast.
did anyone else that went to Stiches Midwest get to take
a photo card that you can share?

HAPPY 1/2 BIRTHDAY...........

2007-08-26T11:45:00.000-05:00

TO ME!!

BEFORE AND AFTER

2007-08-25T10:31:00.001-05:00

this is the before, it was even further along, i was on the foot

this is what it looks like now

I had so much trouble with the yarn, not the pattern, that I just decided that it wasn't worth the
trouble. When I was on the cable row, cause the yarn was so thin and dark in color
and my vision is not the greatest, I was dropping stitches, picking up stitches where they didn't
belong, and I was just getting so frustrated.
So the sock is now a ball of yarn.
How do I feel about it. GOOD! I'm ok with it.
anyone want a couple balls of Lana Grossa Meilemweit Cotton? LOL!!

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

2007-08-23T00:12:00.000-05:00

from my backyard!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY....

2007-08-21T11:25:00.000-05:00

Photo booth wonders

2007-08-19T10:18:00.000-05:00

I just realized my Mac came with a built-in camera

so taking a quick picture and posting it is so easy
here is an update on my "Cable Rib Socks".
I tried to post it to the KAL in vain. I don't seem to have much luck posting
a picture there or anyother KAL for that matter.
the colorway choice was not a good one for this pattern, really can't see the cable stitch.

Priscilla's Dream Socks

2007-08-17T19:51:00.000-05:00

The socks are "Priscilla’s Dream socks" from the book "Favorite Socks".
I have to say I thought I’d never finish them.

The short row had me going
somewhat crazy so I had to put them down form time to time.
crazy as it sounds I want to make another pair.
The yarn I used was Dale of Norway Tiur in colorway red #4136.
I wasn't too excited about the yarn, it frayed some and the color was
so dark that I had a difficult time seeing the stitches. Not a fun knit.

I down sized the needles 1 size and they fit just beautifully.
I have to thank Kathy for all her support and for listening to all my whining.
Shirley, I thank you also.
Now I am going to try and finish the little cardigan I started sometime ago along with
another pair of socks i started from "Favorite Socks".

AGP.......

2007-08-17T09:20:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I went downtown Chicago to the American Girl Place with my daughter Tina, and my granddaughter Rachel.
The picture is from 2 years ago when Rachel got her 1st American Girl Doll.

Where is the picture from this trip you ask? Well guess who forgot her camera. Did you guess me? Them you are correct.
I can't believe that, no camera on such an important trip. Oh well! There will be other trips.
I did take a camera when Ellie and I went there a few weeks ago; here is a picture of Ellie at the bean at Chicago Millennium
Park. We had a great time then also.

Rachel had her dolls hair combed back to how it was when new, that was a fun thing to do, going to beauty shop there.
You can also give you doll what is called a spa treatment. We took a pass on that one. I'd show you what Rachel purchased, but remember, NO CAMERA. I'd also show you the giant cup cake she got at Hershey's but NO CAMERA.
The weather couldn't have been better, it was overcast, no fear of getting a migraine from the sun, and the temp was in the low 70ds. What more could you ask for.
We ate outdoors at the Park Grill in Millennium Park, good place to eat and very good food.
All in all we had a wonderful time.
I feel so fortunate to live in a north Chicago Suburb, so close to downtown Chicago. It's just a "TODDLING TOWN".
Now back to Knitting, I'm hoping to get my "Priscilla's Dream Socks" done today.

A GREAT TIME............

2007-08-13T19:27:00.000-05:00

Well Stitches Midwest is over and I'm home. I am very happy with the control I used regarding my spending.
I don't know what I spent and don't much care I just hope I use all the yarn I bought.
The picture has a few things I bought, see the pink bag in the upper corner, it's the medium size of the knowknits bag. I have the small one for socks already.
The best part of the event was the two people that I shared the time with. California Carolyn and My niece Ilisa.
I had the most wonderful time.
Last year I had some problems with the food at the Hyatt, spent a day in with a Migraine. This year
I was told that 5 months ago the Hyatt completed a make over to the toon of 65 million dollars and one of the
Things they changed was the restaurant. Now the restaurant is pretty good. We also ate at the Double Tree which
also has a great restaurant. Good food.
I took a few classes one Thursday, one Friday, and one Saturday. All in all the classes were well run and had
Great instructors, however, I thought for me they were a waste of time. I didn't learn anything. I have been knitting
Way too long and knew all that they covered in the class. Oh well, it kept me off the market floor.
The fashion show was great. I won a door prize

A shawl make up of 36 different colors of Malabrigo yarn. Yummy yarn if I have to say so myself.
I bought mostly sock yarn, and a few accessories, some needles too.

This is 100% Extrafine Lambswool in a plum that I picked up for a shawl pattern I bought there. (like I needed another shawl pattern), but you get caught up in the moment and just can't help yourself, or at least I can't.

Koigu for another shawl.

I found this pretty shawl pin just in case I do knit a shawl.

I bought a lot of sock yarn, last year I wasn't into socks, but most of the women there last year were. This year not that many sock knitters.

Some sweet Soft Touch Ultra by Shelridge Farm for "Monkey Socks" and Lorna's Laces for "Roza's Socks".

I just noticed how close in color both yarns are. that is what happens when you become overwhelmed at the market.
Now I start my yarn diet.

WHO FOR???????

2007-08-07T09:44:00.000-05:00

WHEN SHE SEES IT, SHE WILL KNOW!!!

WHERE WAS THIS PICTURE TAKEN??????

2007-08-07T09:01:00.000-05:00

August dishcloth!!

2007-08-05T08:06:00.000-05:00

It was fun. every morning I'd get up early,go to the computer,(so what else is new), and there
it was. The next day of the KAL for the Monthly Dishcloth. You don't know what the pattern is going
to be so you knit and knit and bingo bango, there it is.

So if anyone is going to get a gift from me for no reason, it's going to be a dishcloth, like it or not.
it's so much easier than socks. LOL!!!

Sorry I know the pictures aren't that good, but you have some idea what they look like, don't you?
Now I have anohter reason to buy more yarn, I need dishcloth yarn, I used Lily's Sugar"N Cream and I
like working with it.
So Michaels here I come.
Yah, a reason to buy more yarn. What about my diet you say. How many times have you or someone you know said
they were going on a diet and Lied.
well, ok call me a liar.

OK, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH......

2007-08-02T10:46:00.000-05:00

So this is what I got yesterday.

After a while it all starts looking alike. I think it's time for a yarn diet.
I know, I'm going to Stitches Midwest next thursday and I'll be staying at the Hyatt and I'll be there till it
ends on Sunday. However, that is not going to count. LOL! I'm going to try and control myself there.
But when I get home, I'm starting my diet, where have i heard that before?
One of my problems, and you won't believe this, my husband doesn't stop me. I know, that's crazy. who whould believe that.
Not only does he make the bed every morning, change the linens every saturday and do the laundry, he doesn't stop me
from buying as much yarn and knitting stuff as i want. He's the best!!
I'm taking a list of the yarn I have on my wish list along with things like refills for my Namaste knitting bag, things like that are must have things. Goodness knows I don't need any needles, have double and triples of most DPN and straight and Circluars.
Of course if there is new stuff there that I don 't have that doesn't count either.
So wish me luck, PLEASE!!!!!!!!

ANYONE HOME?

2007-08-01T07:45:00.003-05:00

I didn't hear a knock, but someone, or somecat is at my door.
I think she is just checking up on my progress with the "Priscilla's Dream Socks".

PROGRESS REPORT...................

2007-07-30T10:20:00.000-05:00

Ok, it only took 4 tries and lots of head scratching, as kathy can attest to.
But here they are. From "Favorite Socks" the Priscilla's Dream Socks".

not finished as one can see, but they are on their way to completion. (I hope).
the heel is done in short rows and different than anyother sock pattern I've done to date.

I'm using Dale of Norway Tiur as called for in the pattern and I downsized the needles 1 size to a 2 instead of a 3 to start and then for the lower leg I used 1 1/2.
I'm looking forward to posting a completed sock one of these days.
I hope you will all hang on with me.
Next week Stitches Midwest and I can't wait.

IS IT YOUR BIRTHDAY?

2007-07-27T08:34:00.000-05:00

This picture was drawn by my Granddaughter Rachel a few years ago when she was about 6 years old.

A future artist I'm sure.
Thank you Rachel for your beautiful artwork.

CAN'T SLEEP

2007-07-26T02:34:00.000-05:00

Well it’s after 2AM and after staring up at the ceiling for over 2 hours I decided to just give up and get out of bed.
My mind is on Stitches Midwest, which is coming up fast. Even tho I live in Illinois,
I’m going to stay at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare with my dear friend California Carolyn and
Ilisa, my wonderful niece from Stone Mountain, Ga. So I guess that is why I can’t sleep,
I’m thinking about stitches. I’ve signed up for 3 classes one on Thursday one on Friday
and another one on Saturday along with going to the Fashion Show Friday night. Last year
Carolyn and I had a ball. I spent more than I should have and I still have most all the yarn in
my stash all except a tube scarf that I knit shortly after.
So my brain is so busy packing all I need for the classes as well as a list of yarn that I might need LOL!
I should say might want. Which knitting bag to bring? What project should I knit there? On and on and on.
It’s no wonder I can’t sleep.
I should just pack everything now and forget about it till August 9th. Then maybe I’ll sleep.
Ok, I’m going to read a little of, what else, Harry Potter.
Maybe that will make me sleepy. One can only hope.

I WAS OUT TO LUNCH...................

2007-07-23T14:59:00.000-05:00

and when I got home I checked the front door and what did I find?!

A beautiful ball of supersocke 100 ON LINE in City-Color along with hand lotion "sweet pea" which was
my gift from the birthday giveaway on julia's blog
and from visiting her blog and seeing what she has in her Future Projects, I just had
to have the book " knitted Babes". Something to add to my future projects.
That's cause my list is getting low. LOL!!

I think the yarn would look just great for (and I hate to say it) "Priscilla's Dream Sock's", I know kathy will get a kick out of that I'm sure.
THANK YOU JULIA VERY MUCH.

on the needles ..................

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From interweave Favorite Socks using Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cotton, Cable Rib Socks. I'm not
very far as you can see, however, i'm finding it nice to knit both the pattern and the yarn.
then we have the Lion Brand Cotton-Ease Cardigan, because i'm changing colors it's a slow knit.
it's going to be a christmas gift so i've got plenty of time.
And last but not least the infamous "Priscialla Dream Socks" now I know why I don't find very many
pairs on the Favorite Socks KAL blog site.
I know the pictures aren't very good, but they are pictures.

MARISSA.....COME AND SEE!!!!!

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I made this purse for Marissa’s friend that is coming to visit her.
I used Cascade 220 along with 2 skeins of TuTu. I attached the handles right to
the purse using US size 6 DPN's.
I hope she likes it as much as I do.
It's always interesting when felting something. You are never sure just how it will come out.
This purse, I think, came out nicely.
Now I can put my full attention to the heel of my
"Priscilla’s Dream Socks". It's something new to me so I'm just following what my cyber friend Kathy
told me to do. Just knit and follow the directions.
Well we shall see how that works.

I'm KNITTING here! I'm KNITTING here!

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Should I??????????

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this is my friend figment. I wanted to make him a pair
of socks, but LOOK AT THE SIZE OF HIS FEET.
I'm just not sure if I should make a pair for him or not.
what do you think? and If so, what pattern do you suggest?

More Socks

2007-07-07T13:56:00.000-05:00

Well finally I'm done with my tabi socks. I used Lana Grossa Meilenweit Inca yarn and size US 2 needles.
They are my second pair of Tabi socks, and I have yarn for one more pair.
Reason for so many of these lovelies, LOL! is so that I can wear my Mephisto sandals all year round as long
as it is dry outside. They are nice and warm. Good for Midwest winters.

So next and already casted on from the book "Favorite Socks"
the "Priscilla's Dream Socks". I love the CO method used for them.
The old Norwegian sock cast-on. It is described very well in
her "Simple Socks" plain and fancy book. The long tail I measured out was right on, one more stitch
and I couldn't have done it.

I'm still working on the sweater and another purse for Marissa's friend. It's always good to have more than
one project on needles. I think!

IT'S A BACK....

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It looks kind of wide, the gauge is right on so I'm sure it will be fine.
Now on to the sides.
It does look like a wash cloth, doesn't it.

ON MY NEEDLES.................

2007-07-01T22:43:00.000-05:00

The sweater is going to be a Birthday present for a little girl that I know.
It's a nice break away from socks and a rest for my poor hand and fingers.
The yarn is Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Almond, Terracotta, and maize colorway.
Needle size US 7.
Size is for a tiny little person. Size 4.
Shouldn't take too long.
In the past, I've sent out my sweaters to have
them professionally blocked.
Not this time, I have Kathy and Shirley to help. (I hope)

The bag I got the last time I was in Galena, IL. It's a shop that I go to whenever I’m there.
They always have a full line of Laurel Burch bags. They make great knitting bags. Last time I bought a different
Style in yellow. Next time ????

STR????

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It's ready

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I made this purse for Marissa to give as a gift, and I'm sure she will be very happy when
she sees it. I'm going to visit her mommy (Debbie) today and I'll bring it along.
As soon as my bread comes out of the oven, It's bread making day here.

ANOTHER ONE FOR ROZ

2007-06-25T07:35:00.001-05:00

I'm not sure about this one either, the handle I knit and I knit but when you felt and don't watch that is what happens.
I'm hoping it will work for Roz, she needed a longer handle. This one is longer but long enough??????
I also talked her into a periwinkle colorway and then found out that in all my stash no periwinkle. I wasn't going to buy more on line and pay shipping for 1 skein. I'm holding (trying) off till "Stitches Midwest Event" to buy any yarn. RIGHT!!!!!we'll see if that works. August is a long way off when it comes to not buying yarn.
Also on my needles is a purse for Marissia, My bestest friend in the whole world, Debbie's daughter. She has a party to go to and wants to give one of my purses as a gift.
And my tabi socks. I've got the right foot all but the toe done.
So I've got my knitting cut out for me.

GOOD MORNING...............

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to all my blog readers
HAVE A MAGICAL DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

The Button is on.............

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it a purse now.

A PURSE FOR ROZ???

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It still needs a button. It the Amanda’s Squatty Sidekick with a
longer handle, but unfortunately I'm afraid
not long enough for what Roz wants. She has a shoulder
problem and can't carry heavy purses.
I made the handle longer than the pattern called for, but when you are felting it's
always a guessing game.
I do hope she likes it and that it will work for her.
I used Cascade 220 in color 9477.

STILL WAITING.................

2007-06-15T11:44:00.000-05:00

for the postman to ring twice.
maybe I need to contack them?
I realy need the yarn. LOL!!!
Oh well, back to knitting my tabi socks.
I just finished a purse for my friend Roz, I'll post a picture later
The picture has nothing to do with anything, just wanted to post something pretty

TOOK NEEDLES, YARN AND OFF WE WENT....

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we all need to get away from time to time, so off we went to Dubuque/Gelana,Il.
these pictures were taken from our room.
I did some gambling and won enough for, yes, more yarn, what else is there.
lots of shopping in Galena, bought another Laurel Burch bag for my knitting, maybe I'm take a pic of that later

made a stop at the field.
But remember what Dorothy said "there is no place like home".

WHAT WAS I THINKING?????????

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THE POSTMAN ALWAYS..............

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RINGS TWICE.
This is what he brought this time.
The other ring to come.
The purpose of the order was to replace my size 1 1/2 DPN's. One fell down the floor crack in my gazebo while knitting
out there.
So I googled DPN's and found them at Herrschners, SO I THOUGHT!

Does this look like size 1 1/2?
No it's 10 1/2 I goofed up. Not Herrschners. Now I have two sets of size 10 1/2 DPN's. You can't have too many sets of needles now can ya?
While I was ordering my 1 1/2 (LOL) needles, I just had to find some Yarn
for my stash.
The other order I placed that same day has not been shipped as of yet. That is coming from TheKnitters.com (thanks Kathy)
That order has lots of sock yarn in it. I can't wait for that order. I ordered yarn for the "Priscilla Dream Socks". And I understand that is going to be a challenge.

this is where.................

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I PLAY!

my other love

2007-06-03T20:20:00.001-05:00

Here are a couple of pictures of my work. The rose is done in oil on canvas
The orange also oil on canvas, but framed under glass so the picture didn't come out
that good. A little soft. But the original painting is very sharp.
I love painting flowers and still life.
Unfortunately I don't paint much. My youngest grand daughter has
Allergies and can't breath when near the paint.
So I have to find a workshop or sign up for classes at our local college.
Or not paint at all which is the way it's been lately.

GONE....

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but not forgotten

NEXT........

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it shall be a pair of socks. I know I thought it was time for a sweater, or baby booties, or a scarf or back to
my purses. But NO!

While I was in Philly last month I bought some Koigu yarn at a LYS. The yarn is for a Mac and Me pattern for opera gloves that the shop had on display that I liked very much.
I just couldn't decide between two colorways, so I bought them both. One color was #226 (my birthday)
that's why I wanted that color and the other color I just liked.
Just now I made up my mind to knit the sock pattern "Crusoe" by Marilyn A. Roberts, using
Koigu in color #262. I'll make the gloves using the other color,226, some other time.
The question is.....will I ever make the gloves?

TINK.......TINK.......TINK

2007-05-30T08:11:00.000-05:00

While watching the Academy Award Winning Movie from 1940 "Rebecca", I finished my RPM Socks.
As the title indicates, I did a lot of tinking while knitting these socks.
They are a little smug, but feel wonderful.
I used Bule Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock, Medium weight, in colorway "LUCY".
liked the yarn very much; it was very easy to knit with.
The pattern called for circular needles, but I used five, size 1 1/2 DPN until one fell down in between the gazebo floor slats, then I finished with four DPN's. I do prefer using DPN's and all 5 needles when possible.
Many thanks to Aija Goto for her help.

GONE, GONE, GONE

2007-05-29T07:19:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, Memorial Day, weather wise was so georgeous. Birds were singing, leaves blowing, kids playing,
lake water waving, just a wonderful day, so I decided to sit outside
in the gazebo and knit.

This is as far as I got on my RPM socks when I dropped one of my new 6" size 1 1/2 Crystal Palace DPN's.
It went down in the crack of the slatted flooring.
Bummer. That's almost as bad as your dog chewing it up.
Now I guess I'll just finish up using only 4 needles, it's not my preference, but oh well.
That’s life. Ant it.

RPM

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I'm loving this pattern and now I'm ready to start the second sock.
That is if I can ever get off this computer.
I've been here all day now and my fingers are getting tired. But never too tired to knit.
See the blog "OH SO TIGHT" for the info. on these socks.
Well now to the second sock.

TAGGED

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Ok..........I’ll do it............I’ve been tagged
Thanks Kathy...

First Let me tell you...............

Here's how to play...
1. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged write a blog post about their own 8 random things and post these rules.
3. At the end of your blog you need to tag 8 people and post their names.

1. I love yoga. I’ve been doing it now for 4 or 5 years regularly. I was introduced to Yoga around the Late 1970’s, trying to find something for my first husband and I to do together. I then dropped out of the yoga scene in the early 1980’s. I'm glad I'm back.

2. I’m going to borrow Kathy’s (http://nuttinbutknittin.blogspot.com/) no.4, because I too am a creature of habit. However, you can come to my house unannounced, cause I’m sick when it comes to cleaning..(I guess that could have been no.3)

3. I love to travel. Anywhere is fine with me. Busy travels, relaxed travels, I just love to travel.
Coming home is always nice too. I'm very happy where I live.

4. I am a family person. Anytime I can be with my family I’m happy. They play a big role in my life.

5. I’m a movie buff; I watch at least a dozen movies or more a week along with my husband. When it’s academy awards time we rush around making sure we see all the nominees for all the top categories. I watch next to no TV.

6. I’m enjoying my age; I no longer wear much makeup and don’t care.

7. I’m a night person; I’m up at 7A.M. but still I don’t go to bed till after midnight, I guess I’ve always been like that. For me it’s a time to quiet down and chill out. I do, however, like the mornings also, the peace and quiet of morning along with the sounds of nature.

8. I spend way too much time on the Internet especially when it comes to Yarn and pattern shopping.

So there you go.........only I’m going to be bad and not tag anyone else. Sorry.

Happy Knitting all.

Will The Mystery Person Please Sign In.......................

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It's the Big Guy on the right, a picture taken in front of our chicago, il apartment in the lincoln park area.
He is the mystery person, what a guy!

Gal on left, me. Big Guy, my brother.

OH SO TIGHT!

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This is as far as I've gotten with my RPM socks. It's a fun pattern and I'm enjoying watching the pattern grow.
I'm using the yarn called for which is STR medium weight and size U.S. 1 1/2 needle.
It's taking me some time because I am using 5 DPN instead of the circular needles. So as I'm knitting I have to stop and think about what is written in circular language.
Aija Goto was nice enough to help me with the conversion.
As I'm knitting I'm thinking, boy these look tight and small. But I kept knitting not thinking much more about it.
Then I thought maybe I should I try them on.
Oh ya, I felt like the 3 little pig story, I tugged and I tugged and I tugged.
Maybe I should have figured it out when I only casted on 54 sts. that It was the wrong size, the pattern was written for M and L, I choose the M. I didn't think for a minute that I had a size L foot.
So do I keep knitting, or Rip? If I keep knitting, I could give them to one of my grand-daughter E, or R or EM. Or I could keep knitting and tug them on me.
Answer, I'm going to keep knitting.

the mystery person...........

2007-05-21T08:22:00.000-05:00

there is someone out there that reads my blog.
that person has NO interest in knitting, but does take the time
to read my blog, why you ask, Because that person Is one
of the nicest people around.
so good morning to you, you sweet thing.

WHAT A DAY.............

2007-05-18T15:47:00.000-05:00

Here is how I spent my day
Our subdivision had a group garage sale,
if it wasn't for my Aija Goto's RPM socks I think I would have jumped
into our Lake.
Or I could have been driving around town in my new
Volvo S50. Although with the way gas prices are I didn't mind staying home.

I THOUGHT I'D NEVER FINISH.................

2007-05-16T16:21:00.000-05:00

I've had so many migraines since I started
these socks, it took a long time to finish them.
Today was a perfect day to try them out, it's only
60 degrees outside today. They do feel nice.
I've started my RPM pattern by Aija Goto, using STR 100% superwash merino-
mediumweight colorway: Lucy.
I'm thinking of starting Katharine Hepburn Cardigan along with the RPM socks
from the new interweave knits "lace style" book using the yarn called for
in the pattern if I can find it somewhere.
We'll see how that goes.
It's just so hard to put the DPN for socks
down.

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SOMEONE TOLD ME..........

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that once I've knit with STR I wouldn't want to knit with any other yarn.
well I have not knit with my STR yarn as of yet, but I think she might
be right.
It looks and feels so great, and the colors are yummy.
I saw knitty's RPM pattern made up using Lucy and
I just loved the way it looked. I'm hoping to get that done soon.
Little Bunny Foo Foo, come on, I'm a greadmother, need I say more.

MARKERS

2007-05-03T09:39:00.001-05:00

No time for blogging now, I'm off to Yoga, however, I did want to post a picture of my new stitch makers.
What do you think?

AND THE NEW PROJECT IS.........

2007-04-29T07:26:00.001-05:00

It should be no surprise that the new project is a pair of socks. I thought it might be time to try something else. I have so many projects waiting to be knit, the patterns and yarn all nicely packaged. Some of them for years, and what do I choose to knit next, a pair of socks.
the pattern is "Carl's Cable Socks" form KnittingWisdomcom. I've made them before in light blue using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, this time a darker blue that goes so well with jeans.
Today along with knittng, of course, I plan on baking a couple of loafs of bread and spending a lot of time in the gazebo.It's a great place to knit.
Maybe Michelle would like to join me.
Now It's time to get my bod in the shower and get in some Yoga.

One More Thing

2007-04-28T00:12:00.001-05:00

I forgot to mention the pattern and the yarn I used.
The pattern is "Tabi Socks" from the book "Not Just More Socks"
and I used the yarn that the pattern called for which is Lana Grossa Meilenweit Inca
It's 80% virgin wool and 20% polyamide.
It a machine washable yarn, but I'm going to hand wash them.

ONE TOE, TWO TOES

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They fit nicely, and feel good. I can't wait to try them out with my flip flops.
Notice, one toe pattern matched on the right foot sock, but the left foot did not.
Anybody know why? don't hesitate to tell me if you do, I have yarn to knit
two more pairs
I think it's time to put the DPN's down and try knitting something else, only problem is, socks are so fun to knit.
It's an addiction.
Of course it's not like I don't have any other patterns to choose from.
I'm sure I'm not the only knitter that spends hours and hours on line downloading more patterns and checking out yarn
at the different yarn sites. It's so easy to add to our stash.
Well I think I'm going to sleep on it, a new project that is, and think about it tomorrow.

only 1 L, I knew that

2007-04-25T20:43:00.000-05:00

It was the key board,
only 1 L in control

STR delivery

2007-04-25T19:09:00.000-05:00

well I've not started my first STR yet, and now I just received the April kit.
Great looking yarn, and beautiful colors. I'm not sure if I like the lenght of the sock and I've never knit socks on circular needles,, (only knit 3 1/2 pairs so far) So I'm not so sure about that either.
I'm kinda holding off with toe up socks, I've signed up for a class at Stitches for that, so why teach myself when I paid to learn, what a predicament.
I best get knitting, I'm still woking on tabi socks, just about finished- pictures to come.
I'm trying to practice for the May concert coming up and knitting along with it. BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!
My stash keeps growing and growing, I'm trying to get it down so I can buy more at the Midwest Stitches Event coming in Aug.
I could do it if I'd just stop adding to the stash.
it's just so easy to keep buying.
I need to hang around Michelle more, she's a good influence she has better controll over spending.

2007-04-21T08:15:00.000-05:00

Are you out there?

2007-04-21T07:54:00.000-05:00

hello to all my readers
well do you think it's the weather that is causing my headaches, or what?

but I keep on knitting my tabi socks, which are a lilttle boring, but nice to knit.
I'm almost done with the right sock, if i'm doing it correctly is an other story, i'll see shortly.
not sure you can tell much form the pictures, put i'll post them anyway.
today is going to be a beautiful weather day, in the 70's and that is saying a lot for here in il. lately,
so I"m planning on sitting out in the gazebo, and that's right, KNITTING!
I hope my friend Michelle is feeling better, I missed our knitting get together.
well off to the health club now for a little pump class
also, my saturday calls to bros, A & G

both down, niiice

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Feels so good

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look what I bought!

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raining cats and dogs in philly

2007-04-15T08:25:00.000-05:00

well I'm sitting in the cafe in our hotel in center city philly, pa watching the rain come down. it's dark and wet, no worry about getting a migraine form the sun on the car ride home.
while here i finished my "carl cable socks" and started my tabi socks using lana grossa, I like the yarn a lot, it's tightly woven and strong, I'm enjoying knitting with it.
Yesterday, I walked to a knit shop on South St. here in center city philly. And yes, I spent more than I should have. I have enough stash to keep Lindenhurst, Il. knitting for years to come. However, I fell in love with a Mac and Me pattern for opera gloves using Koigu yarn. Of course it took me a long time to choose a color, one was #226, so If you know me I had to buy that one. I also bought the other one that was in the running.

FOR NATALIE

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YOU WILL BE MISSED