Archive for the ‘Knitting’ Category

Suddenly, It Feels Like Winter

November 2, 2009

The damp, chilly air is getting to me and it’s dark by the time I start fixing supper.  Last week there were leaves on the trees.103109 006Now, there’s hardly any leaves left.  I can’t stand it.

I was going to blog every day this month, but I’ve all ready blown that.  I never even gave it a thought yesterday.  I can use the excuse that I was out most of the day, but I didn’t leave until almost 2PM and I was home by 830.  I’m still working on baby socks.  I’ve got three and a half pairs finished.  I also have another sock kit to make.

Thrusday

October 30, 2009

102409 019It was only in the mid fifties when we went for our walk today.  I guess Autumn is finally here.  Can Winter be far behind?  At least I have plenty of warm socks.  I was looking at my sock yarn this morning, trying to decide which one to use next.  I have also been looking at shawl patterns to use the lace weight  yarn I bought at Knitter’s Nest.  It was hard to drag myself  back to the baby socks.  I finished one sock of the third pair of baby socks.  I finished cutting all the pieces for the small quilt and started sewing.  Can I get any more boring?102809 007

Baby Socks Progress

October 29, 2009

Little Sky Socks

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Little Coriolis102809 002

My Model102809 004

Little Coriolis Baby Socks

October 26, 2009

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These socks are fun to make.  I had never made toe-up socks before.  I’m still not sure if I’ll make myself a pair.  I like the diagonal line so I may.  Flo wasn’t much help.

I started work on a small wall quilt for Jen for Christmas.  It has finally gotten too cool to be outside.  I didn’t too far.  When I was changing the blade, I sliced my thumb a little.  Luckily, I didn’t get any blood on the fabric. 

It’s not cold enough to turn the heat on, so I make lime bars to warm it up a little this afternoon.  This evening, we have a fire going.

Finished Latvian Socks

October 25, 2009

I love these socks.  Look at the pink and orange.  Isn’t it great?  These are definitely happy socks.  The pattern was easy to follow and I finished them in less than two weeks.  I didn’t have much yarn left.  These are going to a friend so I’ll probably make a pair for myself eventually.102409 010

My daughter asked me to make something for one of her tellers.  She said she had been trying to get pragnent for six years.  This sounded like the perfect chance to make the practice socks in New Pathways for Sock Knitters.  102409 017Here’s my progress so far.   I used Moods from Universal Yarns Inc.  I still have quite a bit left.  Should I make mittens or a hat?

Knitter’s Nest in Eldersburg MD and Large Marge’s in Ellicott City

October 17, 2009

I decided to Look at these shops before going home.  It only takes about two hours so I had  all day.  I just wanted to sleep in my usual bed.

Knitter’s Nest was a pleasant surprise.  It has everything I want in a yarn shop.  There was a great variety of yarns, books and patterns.  I would have liked to see more needles, but you know I am a needle snob.  I loved the cozy sitting area.  The owner was pleasant and helpful, not pushy like that one in Glyndon.  I’ll definitely be going back.

Now for Large Marge.  I won’t be going back. 

I’ve got one sock finished.  This pattern was easy to memorize.101709 004

They’re Finished

October 10, 2009

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I had a good laugh this morning.  Diana commented.  Yeah!

New Cat on the Block

October 9, 2009

It was almost too cool to sit on the deck and knit today.  I am almost up to the toe.  Maybe I’ll finish them tomorrow.  I’m a little depressed today.  A friend’s husband is not doing well.  I’m trying to be non-committal here. 

I decided to call Agnes and invite her to Girls Day Out next month.  We had  a good chat and I felt much better for having called her.  She is going to meet me at my house in Reisterstown.  Hopefully, June will be able to come, too.  Since Diana reads my blog(and NEVER comments), I won’t have to e-mail her.

100609 023This guy has been coming by the last couple of days.  Well, he may be a her.  At first I was thinking abandoned cat, but when Gus barked at him, he headed for the recently rented house.  I felt better.  He seems to be fascinated with the water.  He likes to go down the steps at my bulkhead at low tide.  He stays down there for several minutes.  I’ve never seen any of my cats do that.

OK.  Back to knitting.  I am hoping to wear them tomorrow evening.

Swing Swagger Drape

October 7, 2009

This is a great book.  I spent so much time going through it that I had to rewarm my coffee twice.  I love the way each pattern shows several variations.  I really enjoyed the Process and Practice section.   I seldom see so much information in one book.  I believe I could happily make everything in it.

100609 001My yard is turning into a mushroom farm.   Every year I get the most interesting looking mushrooms here.

I’ve got to get back t my socks.  I’m about halfway through the second one.

One Sock Completed

October 5, 2009

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