In my last post way back in August I mentioned some stash and showed the beginnings of a hat. Hat is done (Sockhead Hat) in Noro Kuryeon Sock
scarf (Ericka Scarf) is done in Noro Kuryeon Sock (same color as hat above),
and several baby sweaters are finished.
Julie's Sweater (tri-terra-cardigan by Cosette Cornelius-Bates) using
a sweater for a new baby girl, Lion Brand pattern, but not their yarn -- using Berroco Weekend in two pinks and a blue.
Bubby is wondering where his sweater is??
What happened? I was supposed to have two wonderful weeks between the end of summer school and the beginning of fall semester. I am sure that they occurred, but I am not sure why I don't feel as if I had a vacation.
Since beginning the fall semester my knitting time had all but disappeared. Lots of meetings, but not of the type where I can knit w/o unwanted attention. So I have only one finished object and three works in progress, plus some new stash.
First the stash. I need to make some Christmas gifts; I can't keep sending checks or gift certificates. So this year many will be receiving hand-mades. So the new stash is for gifts. I am such a fan of the Noro fiber (all of this was purchased on-line via Jimmy Bean), so I bought some Kureyon Sock (Color S221) and some Silk Garden Sock (color S273)
and some more Kureyon Sock (Color S102) that is a work in progress, a slouchy hat by bohoknits that I like to make. This is my meeting knitting for now.
Other works in progress include two baby sweaters ~~ some sweet folks I know are having "bebes" in the future. I am making the same sweater for each, but one in pinks and blues (Berroco Weekend) and another in darker tweeds of burgandy and blue (Berroco Remix). All purchased at The Yarn Shop in Pineville. I have the back done on each one. Fiber is washable cotton for both.
Finally, I am happy to report that I have finished the socks from the last post. Here they are
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That's it for the knitting report. I will be back on Monday with a report on the four-legged child, Buddy and his progress from being a Cujo to Good Dog.
I have not been able to get away to my LYS or to any store lately, except Lowes and Target for cleaning and fix-it supplies. So I have been busy shopping late at night. It generally works out for me, but then. . .
Several weeks ago I was reading knit blogs late at night. . .guess where this is going? I love PayPal, but they make it too easy to complete quick transactions on-line. So I joined a fiber club, but I was overly eager and did not read the fine print. Later in the month I received my fiber. Much to my surprise, it was roving. Roving is wool that is ready to be spun, but I am not a spinner; I am a knitter.
I am confessing all of this so that I can praise the person who prepared and dyed the roving because she was generous in her treatment of my mistake and it WAS my mistake. As a result I have three hanks of beautiful hand-dyed, hand-spun fiber to share today. So if you are a knitter, please consider stopping by Cosy's blog (@ http://cosymakes.com) to see her beautiful new baby and the items for sale in her ESTY shop (@ http://www.etsy.com/shop/cosymakes). Here is what I got as part of my refund.
Snapdragon Light Fingering in three swoony colors: yellow, bright green, and blue green (it is darker than pictured here, I was photographing in bright sunlight). Not sure what I am going to make with them ~~ but not socks as this is wool. I am thinking scarves and/or shawls, as there is 700 yards in each hank. Whatever I decide there is plenty to make whatever I want.
Buddy says "Where is this fiber? I need to taste it to be sure of quality control."
I have the second of a pair of socks still on my needles, Scylla by Fiona Lucas.
It was started last spring and has languished through final exams, a few rows and then I was seduced away to make scarves for a local charity event, Catawba Care. finally I got to the fun summer knitting of the The Ericka Scarf, Perseverance, (see two previous posts) and a little silk shawl ~~ pattern is one that I can't trace the source.
Tomorrow, new stash is a coming. . .it has been shipped from Blue Hill, Maine, so fingers crossed. Meanwhile, Buddy is helping the chair warm for me.
This morning we spent about a hour in the garden. I was listening to a book while knitting on a Christmas present. Buddy was terrorizing wild life; he just wants to be "friends." When we came in he went straight to the AC vent in the hall floor ~~ he is no fool.
Knitting:
~I am still working on the I Cord edging of Julie's sweater ~~ it is a long slough around the entire sweater. Want to finish that today.
~Working on a Christmas scarf for someone.
~Here is one of the summer's finished projects (FO). This is The Ericka Scarf by Gina House found in Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders . This is a great little book of patterns and I have several on my list of must make.
Buddy happened. He has kept us busy from 6:00 a.m. to whenever two or more of us drop from exhaustion. But we are so happy to have the "little man" as one friend calls him. Here is a recent photo.
How can you resist that face? I do have some knitting to share. This summer in between cleaning out my house, teaching classes at the university, and attending a variety of meetings, I have managed to knit several shawls, a scarf, a baby sweater, and half of a second sock. These can be seen on Ravelry But here is my persoanl favorite: Perseverance by Lauren Weinhold knit with Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight in Brick colorway. Truly a lovely color that makes me wish for cooler weather (As if we needed a reason to wish for that!).
More knitting tomorrow. There are several gifts in the mix and need to gift them before I give away the secret.
What is your hot weather knit?
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. via SouleMama
It is too early in the morning to be so outraged, but really people, why? And is it just my age or are they really unattractive? Does this seem like a "let them eat cake" lifestyle?? Decide for yourself. . . @ J Crew. But best of all, check out the red statement beside the photo --- they are sold out.
Buster is somewhat perplexed by the idea: not sure if it is the cost or the thought of his mom wearing shorts.
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