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I Tried

June 18, 2011

This is as far as I got.

Then I pulled it out. I like the way the squares look. The back looks like crap. I tried twice. It had been a while since I had made any toe-up socks. Of course, now I remember why. They never fit my toes the way that I like. Anyway, the pattern was lacking and I was tired of having to read into it. I’m definitely going to make entrelac socks with this yarn, but they will be from the cuff down. I’ll probably plain knit the foot since I have a lot of clogs.

Here’s my last pair. No. That sounds like I am never going to make socks again. I have discovered the joy of custom hand-knit socks and there is no looking back. Notice anything? No? The kit came with two patterns. I liked them both, so I made one of each.

Tags:entrelac socks, Rocking Sock Club
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Decisions, Decisions

June 8, 2011

My friend, Melissa, sent me a link for entrelac socks the other day. She wanted to know if i would help her if needed. I took one look at the pattern and I knew that I had to make them. We are going to start a knit along in about ten days. I need to finish the pair I’m currently working on. I honestly thought I would get all caught up on my club socks. HA! Trying to decide on the yarn has not been easy. Originally, I thought it would be simple. I’ve got four skeins of Sockotta. Summer is coming. No. It’s here. It’s 93 out front. Anyway, I started pulling out yarn.

I believe all of these would look good. See what I mean? I’m making myself crazy again. Here’s the link: http://knitting.dreamwidth.org/54196.html. You may join us if you like.

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Spam on One of my Patterns

May 22, 2011

I was getting over 100 dirty comments a day on my entrelac scarf pattern. I was able to find out how it happened, but I couldn’t stop it. I had to permanently delete the comment so it shouldn’t happen again. I also had to remove the pattern. If anyone would like to have it, email me at www.frivolousfluffy@gmail.com and I will send it out to you.

My son was here on Wednesday and Thursday. We needed new phones. His was falling apart and mine had keys that were getting stuck. He thought about a smart phone, but decided that is was more of a toy than anything. We bought an LG for one dollar. The last LGs lasted for five years so it seemed a good deal. He also needed new tennis shoes so we went to the outlets. He didn’t find anything. I walked over to Fossil and found a new handbag. I hate that place.

And, of course, I couldn’t pass this up.

It’s been a little too warm to work on my sweater. I did manage to make pockets. I am not certain that I like them yet. Maybe if I let them lay around for a few days they will look better.

They’re a little weird. Hopefully, they will look better on.

Tags:Fossil, new phones, pockets
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Last Saturday at Sheep & Wool

May 14, 2011

I got there shortly after 8AM and got a good parking spot right up front. Since I had two cups of coffee, I hit the big restroom first. I REALLY don’t like portable potties. It’s probably due to all those years of antique marketing.

I wanted “special” buttons for my sweater so I stopped here. I didn’t remember whether I needed four or five buttons, so I bought seven. That makes sense. Right?

My son’s cat, Biscuit, helped with this arrangement. I believe in giving credit where ever it is due.

I looked around a bit, but I was drawn to Creatively Dyed Yarns. These people have the funnest(?) colors. Sorry. I can’t think of a better word. It just fits. I knew I would be buying something there, but I wanted to savor the anticipation for a while. So I looked at everything else in that area.

And this is only the outside! And what did I buy? Well, I was thinking sock yarn. Which is stupid. I made 13 pairs last year and have at least ten planned for this year. I need sock yarn like a hole in the head. Wait a minute. They have semi-solids. I actually found a nice caramel brown that goes with my Queen of Hearts yarn. Perfect!

What else? So many were calling to me. But one was definitely louder than the rest. But it was lace weight. Oh well. One skein was enough for a good-sized shawl.

Is this colorway me? What can I do? It says it is. Time to dust off the shawl books.

By 10AM, this is how the crowds looked.

Can you see my car from here? I very glad I’m not up that hill.

I tried a new soap dealer. I hope I like them. I miss the old one, but they are completely gone. Sniff.

By noon, I was tired so I had lunch. A chocolate waffle cone. What else?

My friend, Diana, bought some lovely roving that I am certain will knit up beautifully.

Tags:Breezy Willow Farm, Creatively Dyed Yarn, Melissa Jean Design
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Classes with Charlene Schurch

May 11, 2011

She is a fun teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed myself on both days. In keeping with my usual idiocy, I forgot to take a picture of her. I have pictures of my projects and during my lunchtime walk around the fairgrounds. It seemed a bit surreal. It was so quiet. There were no crowds.

I decided to make the hat bigger. NO ONE in my family has a head that small. Here is the finished product with a pair of my fun glasses.

We made some heel flaps. I liked all three shown here and plan on putting them in future socks. I still have at least six more pair planned so far this year.

And here’s my little sock. Biscuit liked it. She thought it was a new cat toy. I finished this late at night and forgot about creating a line.

Tags:Charlene Schurch, fancy heel flaps, Komi
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Almost Time for Maryland Sheep and Wool

May 3, 2011

I’m taking Komi knitting patterns class on Thursday and fancy heels on Friday morning. I have found suitable yarn and needles for my classes without having to buy anything. I have very few needles in the sizes indicated, but what I found will do. Most of my needles are smaller(for socks and gloves) or bigger(for sweaters). The same goes for my yarn— a lot of fine and heavy with little in between. Also, finding white or beige was impossible. Yellow will have to do. I’m just not a white or beige person.

Here’s the blue sock. Not bad for two days. I’m almost to the hell. I’ll have to play around with it a bit since there are an odd number of repeats. The swirls can get confusing. Next, it’s on to Sock That Rock kits or maybe not. I need more cotton socks for summer.

I finally remembered to reply to the comment I received on Rue last week. Have a look. I really liked it.

Like Father, like son.

Out all night AGAIN! No wonder she can’t keep her eyes open. She has only spent the night inside twice in the last ten.

Tags:Flo, MDSWF, Rue, Socks that Rock
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Can I Put my Wool Hats and Gloves Away Yet?

April 28, 2011

Can I put my turtlenecks, fleece tops and cords away? Can I get out my shorts and sandals? I hope so. The last several days makes me want to do it. But, it’s not May yet. What to do. What to do.

These days, the only time I see Flo is when I get up in the morning and at suppertime. She likes to sleep on the porch furniture at night and in the bushes during the day. I don’t like her spending the night out, but she doesn’t care. Don’t tell me to keep her in. You have never been around this cat when she wants to go OUT! And it better be NOW!

I finished these yesterday and started another pair today. I’ve had some blue that is boring, but I found an interesting pattern in More Sensational Socks. I am thinking about making gloves with this leftover yarn. They’re always fun to make. And you don’t have to take off your shoes and socks to try them on. This can be done at knitting group, but not on the subway. It’s frowned upon for some reason. When it gets too hot to knit with wool, I’ll switch to Sockotta yarn. I’ve four skeins of the stuff and some Panda Cotton somewhere.

Cora has been trying to teach Rue back stretches, but he’s not interested.

He would rather hang out with his buddy, Gus. And what are they looking at?

Is that Olive over there?

Tags:Cora, Flo, Gus, More Sensational Socks, Olive, Rue
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Binsenkorbchen Socken

April 21, 2011

Don’t ask me how to pronounce it. It’s another Stephanie van der Linden design. This will be the third pair of her sock patterns that I’ve made. And I’ve haven’t regretted any of them. They are written for the adventurous or experienced knitter. I am using Lorna’s Laces sock yarn which is as always a wonderful yarn to knit with.

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