tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162352322024-03-14T08:02:14.466-07:00Something to Laugh AboutDonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-33927988023172478912017-03-07T05:06:00.001-08:002017-03-07T05:09:45.394-08:00<a href="http://swee.ps/cBbarzKIB" target="_blank">Win a year of patterns from The McCall Pattern Company</a>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-79242349801506228452013-10-27T17:39:00.001-07:002013-10-27T17:39:09.006-07:00Please give this loom a home!I need a home!<br />
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Nilus Leclerc Loom<br />
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<br />DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-22087764538890994172012-07-12T18:56:00.003-07:002012-07-12T18:56:32.722-07:00Tour de Fleece 2012I am greatly enjoying spinning for Tour de Fleece 2012. I have been working rather diligently on my Xchelbunny Camel bunny silk. I had bought 3 braids back during the last Tour (don't we tend to buy more fiber during the Tour than at any other time?) and I didn't feel "experienced" enough to spin something so exotic to me at that time. It was a silly notion because having spun it now I can say that this stuff is really well suited to the beginner because it is so easy to spin.<br />
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BTW, the pic is of the awesome Kate Davis version, but my is queued and started!<br />
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I thought if I couldn't buy the yarn locally, I wouldn't buy new yarn. So <a href="http://www.thisisknit.ie/" target="_blank">how did this happen</a> ?<br />
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OK, I give up. New sweater, cast on with yarn I mail ordered from Ireland. Sure Donna, that's you all over. <br />
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But I am really enjoying it.<br />
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Also, spinning is going strong, which has been helped by watching podcasts like <a href="http://knitabullspodcast.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Diane's</a> and <a href="http://dramaticknits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Steven and Callie's</a>. I am spinning away on my Franklin Fiber in the Polworth Silk:<br />
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And and I got my spindles out (literally had to dust them off) to work on some Spunky Fiber.<br />
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And on another note, I'm so glad Phillip won American Idol.<br />
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<br />DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-38434650744908757412012-03-15T07:02:00.005-07:002012-03-15T07:03:13.694-07:00Manners Much?My mother always taught me, when you don't have something nice to say about something, don't say anything. More people need to meet my mother.<br />
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Here's my Sharktooth. I like it. Others, not so much...<br />
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Today you are 15 - good luck at the Voice!<br />
Here you are at 5, how time flies... <br />
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<br />DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-60371533172293870982012-03-07T18:17:00.001-08:002012-03-07T18:18:10.577-08:00KONY 2012<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y4MnpzG5Sqc" width="560"></iframe>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-88013412409020603892012-03-05T10:34:00.000-08:002012-03-15T07:09:07.284-07:00How about some <a href="http://subliminal.lunanina.com/" target="_blank">Unconscious Mutterings</a> to stir me from my blogless existence... <br />
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<li>Law :: order<br />
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<li>Goodbye :: hello <br />
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<li>Regrets :: never<br />
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<li>Dedicated :: fan<br />
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<li>Sushi :: orange<br />
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BTW, Pinning on Pinterest... <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/boards/?q=donnacutler" target="_blank">donnacutler</a>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-17720572164984125402010-04-01T18:25:00.000-07:002010-04-02T08:30:27.234-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBk6PNkk4gxH1s9ORHhErK_7839456rfKIdUraX036fO5yWoY1uCn5Y1cuTzh6GCu_oDZOXTOii0UokOuVvYldiAEi1VkguxHq2nAgwly7q-Bmow8ofqj9DuyA4aj5hOaW5bBmKQ/s1600/earth.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBk6PNkk4gxH1s9ORHhErK_7839456rfKIdUraX036fO5yWoY1uCn5Y1cuTzh6GCu_oDZOXTOii0UokOuVvYldiAEi1VkguxHq2nAgwly7q-Bmow8ofqj9DuyA4aj5hOaW5bBmKQ/s320/earth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455562898152103810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://neon.otago.ac.nz/research/mfc/pubs/reviews/earth.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS4LZF2qVb4">"Good things happen when sand gets into an oyster's eye. Every once in a while you get a pearl." 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It actually didn't take too many knitting hours, but I could not seem to knit on it for more than an hour at a time because the yarn, <a href="http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=715">Reynolds Candide</a>, was very dense and hard to cable with. I suppose it might be a heavy worsted weight, and the pattern would benefit more from a light to medium worsted. Wrestling the cables became finger pilates. And, as is often the case with my finished hats, the brim is not tight enough. But it is very pretty, and I learned how to do a<a href="http://ysolda.com/wordpress/pictorial-guides/double-rib-tubular-cast-on/"> long tail tubular cast-on for a 2x2 rib</a> and I figure any project that teaches you something new is a good project!DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-60482307897483267282009-02-21T06:24:00.000-08:002009-02-21T06:30:41.692-08:00Bounce Fell FlatI love the <a href="http://www.yarnballboogie.com/?p=147">pattern</a>. I love the <a href="http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingEssentials/Yarn/Bulky/">yarn</a>. Pattern and yarn together, not so much. I didn't take any frogging pics but I will tell you that Bounce is no more. The yarn was much too lofty to find the stitches when knitting in the row below, combined with the almost black color, left my eyes seeing double. So for the first time since Finish or Frog It began, I present this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNF_CkorB_KjSQrF6r3aRK9FuYd4R3BXf8TupSUI73fLz3Ac6CiWQjW3r5glx1HleZ-2UR0-XLqi8jpL4UzdcKodrUTg0YF5HnSDdz8Ez_u-y_JrbY8_pVpRDzt1hIqX5Su8idjA/s1600-h/frogging_friday_button.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNF_CkorB_KjSQrF6r3aRK9FuYd4R3BXf8TupSUI73fLz3Ac6CiWQjW3r5glx1HleZ-2UR0-XLqi8jpL4UzdcKodrUTg0YF5HnSDdz8Ez_u-y_JrbY8_pVpRDzt1hIqX5Su8idjA/s400/frogging_friday_button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305257860950915458" border="0" /></a>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-26982777471705476952009-02-13T16:35:00.000-08:002009-02-18T12:51:47.207-08:00I've Been a Bit DistractedBy the Human Tetris.<br /><br />There's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0LtUX_6IXY">this</a>. But then there's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG0guVq_0uo&feature=related"> this </a>and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bekQU9l8hk&feature=related">this</a>. I have no words.DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-62658242215099752732009-02-13T14:40:00.000-08:002009-02-13T17:10:21.592-08:00Finishing, and Starting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLxkA_sQQUlOC8lL9aeYgsODsYPofMQgdeTqDuiktHcue7rze6qjdBrrYbSvOaMo3-2vypWY9NT0drGqcH7GKLAQa9Z-9wwgFFurENG5Xne1flwAgAPxo2fJq2XMzOpc45LfS8Q/s1600-h/DSC_0021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLxkA_sQQUlOC8lL9aeYgsODsYPofMQgdeTqDuiktHcue7rze6qjdBrrYbSvOaMo3-2vypWY9NT0drGqcH7GKLAQa9Z-9wwgFFurENG5Xne1flwAgAPxo2fJq2XMzOpc45LfS8Q/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302432459883360242" border="0" /></a><br />Since I finished Ishbel last week I've worn it over and over. The pattern, plus the color is so perfect for me. I also finished My <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/anthro-inspired-scarflet">Anthro-Inspired Scarflet</a>. Here - have a look.<br />This is what it looked like when I first started...<br /><br /><br />And now -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsctJeTeO6yP9aGPod0j4qOBshTLld5oDR2qNPSWYyNx3d2wCJq7PtLclPBND2QhUXmdGk-iw2qLcXxF6V2Da6xgvwjdx5OTOfKAcedlPjdFCHt4C30VwFFQUMJ8X7xMaU5IccQQ/s1600-h/DSC_0025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsctJeTeO6yP9aGPod0j4qOBshTLld5oDR2qNPSWYyNx3d2wCJq7PtLclPBND2QhUXmdGk-iw2qLcXxF6V2Da6xgvwjdx5OTOfKAcedlPjdFCHt4C30VwFFQUMJ8X7xMaU5IccQQ/s400/DSC_0025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302452485411026658" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It was loads of fun. I will definitely make more. But since it is right up next to your skin, I recommend some cashmere. The Brown Sheep worsted is a little itchy.<br /><br />I also picked up a new yarn this week.<br />Meet Tanis.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhXZ8wcVw_7lVXrPaSw6PM-rDwXBsQ81Wc4zivadtQLDctYeN1WuitEv8tRpq5axt3KHlFsNjs-_nnx1jWNrN9lmggzxDO06q1z9_qQicVfhPDsKpP90mVIhcv0a0APBkw_RR_A/s1600-h/DSC_0090.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhXZ8wcVw_7lVXrPaSw6PM-rDwXBsQ81Wc4zivadtQLDctYeN1WuitEv8tRpq5axt3KHlFsNjs-_nnx1jWNrN9lmggzxDO06q1z9_qQicVfhPDsKpP90mVIhcv0a0APBkw_RR_A/s400/DSC_0090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302433138440522770" border="0" /></a>It is the Green Label Aran Weight, Midnight Colourway, from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20798857">Tanis Fiber Arts</a>. It was originally slated to be another<a href="http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/2008/09/porom.html"> Porom</a>, but I'm now leaning toward <a href="http://throughtheloops.typepad.com/designs/">Through The Loops</a> Katie Beret. I'm a big fan of the designer, Kristin Kapur. I've already completed her<a href="http://throughtheloops.typepad.com/designs/2008/05/dr-gs-memory-ve.html"> Dr. G.'s Memory Vest</a> (pics soon, I promise!) and have queued Sunkist Cardi and Rickenbacker Scarf.<br />So, another<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSu5Y8NU587fnuESxiGE9pEREcuLo_V3vP6NNAHK4KvIlx2JsqM69jMobhpD1ex5w4msyIIXPF5wRUq606Zjp9eSDN2CIi_zbZXvt_4ooycbgz2bOYsQBYzO_MgrG_eUt4F25Rg/s1600-h/finishing_friday_button_medium.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSu5Y8NU587fnuESxiGE9pEREcuLo_V3vP6NNAHK4KvIlx2JsqM69jMobhpD1ex5w4msyIIXPF5wRUq606Zjp9eSDN2CIi_zbZXvt_4ooycbgz2bOYsQBYzO_MgrG_eUt4F25Rg/s400/finishing_friday_button_medium.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302436670746048610" border="0" /></a>comes and goes. My previous Friday night looked like this, from our hotel room in Montauk.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3269853791_c89aeb1778.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3269853791_c89aeb1778.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Six families, all sharing good times together for a whole weekend. This is when Life really is Good.DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-25084016085556193062009-02-06T12:05:00.000-08:002009-02-06T14:47:34.473-08:00Ishbel - in a FlashSo this thing just flew off the needles -<br />I cast on January 21, and bound off January 29. And I wasn't faithful - I never am, at least with knitting...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5iz1nk7kM15aPZul5XNzfTXB9jeZ8gNAtppIZ7dS1f6rXM34VVJ0KjSHLFVRAz8TFIRtIJVWqYjDL3hzV_3aq8q2IWy82Cvzy0O12Gy-oZqcs5R2RJoXGb0x6jGhtHDvC6AXfg/s1600-h/DSC_0006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5iz1nk7kM15aPZul5XNzfTXB9jeZ8gNAtppIZ7dS1f6rXM34VVJ0KjSHLFVRAz8TFIRtIJVWqYjDL3hzV_3aq8q2IWy82Cvzy0O12Gy-oZqcs5R2RJoXGb0x6jGhtHDvC6AXfg/s400/DSC_0006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299812229597448146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6e2ekRcHCzsyU0BPBVJtZcDef0mMHafT5JfQCuE6DZoshyStE2-aEpMMAfeJQsFrErLY0UNyH6qZZpM7lmdEcOeMwryBO0XD6YcYI_OjYwU_GtmHxsttXOReNIFmis5ZAI5Z33Q/s1600-h/DSC_0005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6e2ekRcHCzsyU0BPBVJtZcDef0mMHafT5JfQCuE6DZoshyStE2-aEpMMAfeJQsFrErLY0UNyH6qZZpM7lmdEcOeMwryBO0XD6YcYI_OjYwU_GtmHxsttXOReNIFmis5ZAI5Z33Q/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299812537917874082" border="0" /></a>Take that, Finish or Frog It!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBeQ5YSd4THydffD_Lu7cSvjQC1ZrqNideLYmDjqPPbRn6I4uD3Dqa-iRCSjo1RSsIb4O4PA1VWPE8FyiqMs-jUvSIrEeJ5cgNNeO6gfTYFmXGi4Qtde0klTyX98uXZA0GNWcog/s1600-h/finishing_friday_button_medium.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBeQ5YSd4THydffD_Lu7cSvjQC1ZrqNideLYmDjqPPbRn6I4uD3Dqa-iRCSjo1RSsIb4O4PA1VWPE8FyiqMs-jUvSIrEeJ5cgNNeO6gfTYFmXGi4Qtde0klTyX98uXZA0GNWcog/s400/finishing_friday_button_medium.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299819339316562706" border="0" /></a><br />Now if only <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/donnac368/february-lady-sweater">February Lady Sweater</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/donnac368/muir">Muir</a>, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/donnac368/juno-regina-stole">Juno Regina</a> could go so fast.<br />So I'm putting on the scarf, and heading out to <a href="http://www.montaukmanor.com/">Montauk</a> for a weekend with friends. I've packed a few bottles of wine, some stinky cheese, and lots of other snick-snacks.<br /><br />Warning: Gratuitous blocking shots...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacURqGQEt5B-8Vs9VxphDrkYITZR-0jAjce_dCAeHzX9wnbztmLV1slruySd2xrp772NDaI9DkVK2l_rqgWim9fHDPHjeNbL9IBMgxlED9NFYAof2LPSO5VLxnVQMc81G3sm5qQ/s1600-h/DSC_0002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacURqGQEt5B-8Vs9VxphDrkYITZR-0jAjce_dCAeHzX9wnbztmLV1slruySd2xrp772NDaI9DkVK2l_rqgWim9fHDPHjeNbL9IBMgxlED9NFYAof2LPSO5VLxnVQMc81G3sm5qQ/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299812808486109090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOr0tQXbP32dTyZguKgk51Dzu4F2eLnQzpMUlSD7NSydu6_YWCQudaAi3t6xKTVDaMUQm6mzwWnqRzJx2QF8D2JNuUxWO27aykv3VabH8pEiWX6vQDh0phZpqnAKchMTuAjPHHvw/s1600-h/DSC_0004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOr0tQXbP32dTyZguKgk51Dzu4F2eLnQzpMUlSD7NSydu6_YWCQudaAi3t6xKTVDaMUQm6mzwWnqRzJx2QF8D2JNuUxWO27aykv3VabH8pEiWX6vQDh0phZpqnAKchMTuAjPHHvw/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299813225820548354" border="0" /></a>Another quick pic to entertain. My friend from church destashed some old knitting needles and while I passed on all of them, there was one set I snatched up immediately.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaxzNSXv08_u8OiHId9IUQa7Jo6QH24EvgQbI-OLwv0yaO5mbWhOAUSZFarrcgknRLRlsOUtq7bu4TyNm_b5oD7IW5yUFtEtrVh8vXhT7hTPmDrgiwbzYG7fwkaqNbtopzKMt9A/s1600-h/DSC_0007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaxzNSXv08_u8OiHId9IUQa7Jo6QH24EvgQbI-OLwv0yaO5mbWhOAUSZFarrcgknRLRlsOUtq7bu4TyNm_b5oD7IW5yUFtEtrVh8vXhT7hTPmDrgiwbzYG7fwkaqNbtopzKMt9A/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299813508656500834" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Check the price, and the commitment that they tell you that you'll have happy knitting! The color is my favorite. They went to a place of honor with my miniature childrens' sewing machines and old wooden thread spools. I am the keeper of the old.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc41oZye_Ya49-_wj4pusUbQBY79wYLtpkOlIkhpYPyMhM6KkvQ6x_9lqA28qMjJfnDJA3W4SvJ9XT8XvF17Bn3KXnzqvIwF0zctu_5YjLVhkoFsgeuWdLS_nV83ndy3_TZzhY-Q/s1600-h/DSC_0011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc41oZye_Ya49-_wj4pusUbQBY79wYLtpkOlIkhpYPyMhM6KkvQ6x_9lqA28qMjJfnDJA3W4SvJ9XT8XvF17Bn3KXnzqvIwF0zctu_5YjLVhkoFsgeuWdLS_nV83ndy3_TZzhY-Q/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299813784532090018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa4hT-kjVMYzReChKj8wsEd4uQo_GxT2lC0QQu7fozMksDBtr1sz6IaeIcRL6Mx5L9SgHjb8zGp7z-J9vQoBcKWc-Ut2CPnC3hg0f-hPxRnxcCWI8kLZWKR-R7VEj3TnzM-kPMg/s1600-h/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa4hT-kjVMYzReChKj8wsEd4uQo_GxT2lC0QQu7fozMksDBtr1sz6IaeIcRL6Mx5L9SgHjb8zGp7z-J9vQoBcKWc-Ut2CPnC3hg0f-hPxRnxcCWI8kLZWKR-R7VEj3TnzM-kPMg/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299814350848802098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />By the way, it's been snowing pretty often here lately. So far the kids haven't had school closed, but Lola is having a hard time finding a place to squat in the yard, if you get my drift. This is how she comes into the house lately:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMbnU-VeDonptTLxG60UlH-dYhbR-FBqvPjHAHhzX8bAN0HeyvoRJ7EsfweZ4z2kr3Oa1ii8WVyB-vKz3lA0_ahSkcbmduJU_tA-0HLS_REijTeC9hre41rWIRFUh04aOzO5vHg/s1600-h/DSC_0014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMbnU-VeDonptTLxG60UlH-dYhbR-FBqvPjHAHhzX8bAN0HeyvoRJ7EsfweZ4z2kr3Oa1ii8WVyB-vKz3lA0_ahSkcbmduJU_tA-0HLS_REijTeC9hre41rWIRFUh04aOzO5vHg/s400/DSC_0014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299816067621857122" border="0" /></a>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-302417028040716122009-01-30T11:22:00.000-08:002009-01-30T12:05:18.228-08:00Finally Granny is hereI always wanted to make a granny square. I decided back in 2007 that it would be a goal. I was intimidated by crochet, never having done really well at it before, blaming it on being a lefty taught by righties. Now that I was knitting intricate lace I decided I could no longer find lame excuses as to why I hadn't yet conquered this form of needle arts which had been growing by leaps and bounds all around me. I was so inspired by <a href="http://craftyobsessions.blogspot.com/2008/03/my-wips.html">CaftyObsessions</a> version of a <a href="http://www.cathkidston.co.uk">Cath Kidston</a> Granny Square quilt that I saw on their web page which cost oodles of dollars. This was the push I needed to finally teach myself to make grannies. I ran to my <a href="http://www.infiniteyarns.com/">LYS</a> and picked an array of brightly colored Cascade 220 skeins. I went for the superwash to make it a bit more easy to wash. With <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">various</a> <a href="http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/granny_square.htm">patterns</a> in hand and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJCd_-V2D5k">YouTube</a> streaming, I sat down to create the first of which would be 60 of these happy, bright granny squares which I decided would look great in my youngest daughters room. I started this back in the summer of 2007. It came off the hook about a year later in July of 2008. I sewed all the blocks together with a mattress stitch and buried all the ends. Then I washed it in cold water and THE RED RAN MAD CRAZY!. I removed the Soak solution and added vinegar. Too late, all the whites were pink, the light greens were muted, the yellow, were, well, not too yellow anymore. Gone was my happy colored quilt. But I perservered. Really, what else could I do at this point but move forward? So gently, very gently, I lifted this 60 square wool behemoth out of the basin and POP! grannies were popping all over the place. Some from the centers, some from the mattress stitch borders, some from more than one place. I laid this mutant piece of wool waste down and gently tried to square it to a sheet that I had placed in a secure drying spot. It was no use. I looked like strings of colorful cheese melted over my sheet. So calmly, I got my scissors out and began to free the squares from their mattress stitches. I had to cut into the outside borders to do this, since their was no way to tell what was a mattress stitch and what was a double crochet. I made a pile - Good, Bad, Ugly. The Good just needed new red borders, the bad needed advice on how to fix them. (Thank you crocheters on Ravelry) and the ugly, well, let's just say they went away - far away. When all was said and done, 35 grannies remained. I soaked them again to try and get more of the red out, and was starting to like the muted look the read had given everything, even if I did miss the white hot white. The blocks got a "time out" for a few months until I could bring myself to give them all new borders and reattach them I finally did, and here is my finished product:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3231027553_d45a4da283_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 434px; height: 648px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3231027553_d45a4da283_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>No, I'm not going to get a beauty shot, with terrific outdoor lighting, laid out all flat and perfect. It is done. It is being used and gently loved. I am requested to place it over her every night after the good tuck I give the comforter underneath. I can tag this<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffrXXw8M6pfnA4jPgzvwHZBZoj3wkn7zCAsthdiMnvMyQ2hYx6vQ80hh-ku1cPttW1s94pZfEmFxlkmITAjETwy9927kaAazud1bUgdjPIaq76BjB9rSX9F9SITwABCPAowgb_Q/s1600-h/finishing_friday_button_medium.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffrXXw8M6pfnA4jPgzvwHZBZoj3wkn7zCAsthdiMnvMyQ2hYx6vQ80hh-ku1cPttW1s94pZfEmFxlkmITAjETwy9927kaAazud1bUgdjPIaq76BjB9rSX9F9SITwABCPAowgb_Q/s400/finishing_friday_button_medium.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297174991256895410" border="0" /></a><br />What went wrong? I think it was a combination of errors. First, I used a hook that was too large for the gauge of yarn. Cascade is a light worsted, almost dk weight. I used a J hook, and later a G when I realized my error, but it made the squares too drapey, which when wet had no body to hold itself together. Then I blame my lack of experience in burying ends in crochet. I thought if I just crocheted over the tails it would be enough, but I think now that I needed to bury them more deligently. Then, I blame the yarn choice. While Cascade 220 superwash is a dream to work with, In my opinion it might be best served on smaller items, like sweaters and such. Certainly not 60 12" square grannies. But anyway, it's all good now and it is really all about the learning.DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-72265596438114147192009-01-19T12:31:00.000-08:002009-01-19T12:39:13.361-08:00Kiri In SilkI thought I'd show you what came off the needles last November. Here is<a href="http://www.alltangledup.com/movabletype/my_images/my_patterns/kiri.pdf"> Kiri</a>, done in Claudia's Handpaints 100% silk. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/3046357043_7267b24902.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/3046357043_7267b24902.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>It took less than a skein and size 3 Addi turbo Lace circs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3047191330_31713a5124.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3047191330_31713a5124.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The pattern was so easy to memorize that I could do it anywhere, even in the car, which is a nice thing because usually my lace projects have to be done at home. The silk was enjoyable, but I had to get used to it because I knit mostly with wool.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/3047191066_2ff6bae3eb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/3047191066_2ff6bae3eb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I highly recommend the pattern to any of you who feel less than adequate at lace knitting, or for anyone who needs a break from the chart intensive or more complex lace patterns out there.DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-52285150729903293382009-01-16T18:10:00.000-08:002009-01-16T18:29:22.851-08:00Finish or Frog It<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszzVanB-Z5cupcZAKWHSSmv08DrUEqQy8qJXO-Hv4IS7lX8jc5YSGWz4U0aOVPFvB_wsdc3kCoGG-lVang1BiD3ozjtDUROfSNrBLaAtQvolw3W2bsNJDsnmekdg3TA6ht_BIDg/s1600-h/finish_or_frog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszzVanB-Z5cupcZAKWHSSmv08DrUEqQy8qJXO-Hv4IS7lX8jc5YSGWz4U0aOVPFvB_wsdc3kCoGG-lVang1BiD3ozjtDUROfSNrBLaAtQvolw3W2bsNJDsnmekdg3TA6ht_BIDg/s400/finish_or_frog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292084033589667954" border="0" /></a>I know, I haven't blogged since October. Let's just forget about that now and get on with the FOs, shall we? Today, in honor of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/finish-or-frog-it">Finish or Frog It</a>, I finished a hat that has been languishing in a bag for months, cast on for an never knitted. <a href="http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/2008/09/porom.html">Porom</a>, by <a href="http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/">Brooklyn Tweed</a> is easy, quick (when you get down to it) and really enjoyable, apart from the K3togTBLs. So, without further ado, I present:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwrtmKueupyxfDMvoKxFS_3_OpgTljT9hEtlGS4VsoDHTl-RFdAr8sM1QjrLKf4aHf-lN3JblnWRfJEaZaa4RrqggquborWnL7yP4FaPm3tQzPfOxDV7ZuTjiorhVlZHm_-ks1Q/s1600-h/jan09+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwrtmKueupyxfDMvoKxFS_3_OpgTljT9hEtlGS4VsoDHTl-RFdAr8sM1QjrLKf4aHf-lN3JblnWRfJEaZaa4RrqggquborWnL7yP4FaPm3tQzPfOxDV7ZuTjiorhVlZHm_-ks1Q/s400/jan09+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292080341819774962" border="0" /></a>I haven't blocked it yet, but I'm not sure if I will because it has the right amount of slouch right now. I decreased at 6" and it was perfect.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_7oVuZYK9uFaPlq_S0oaKIGNR2dc5rKTlPLLeRa7qUqGXWDM-M3VKh7wAnut4EhyhVHJUIMmmYztxtHvXZIrl9jN59KtClBAFb6IG0P2uECVFxTYGSg7hso5iM9QkCKY_OOJjA/s1600-h/jan09+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_7oVuZYK9uFaPlq_S0oaKIGNR2dc5rKTlPLLeRa7qUqGXWDM-M3VKh7wAnut4EhyhVHJUIMmmYztxtHvXZIrl9jN59KtClBAFb6IG0P2uECVFxTYGSg7hso5iM9QkCKY_OOJjA/s400/jan09+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292081333110933698" border="0" /></a>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-61518615084415146082008-10-22T08:47:00.001-07:002008-10-22T08:47:37.940-07:00She looks warm!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/frecklegirl/2959555137/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2959555137_17e61b3b31_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/frecklegirl/2959555137/">She looks warm!</a> <br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/frecklegirl/">frecklegirl</a>.</span><br clear="all" /><p>My pals made the cover of Ravelry news! This was the party at Rhinebeck. Famous now! BTW, the one with the gorgeous Clapotis had a b'day yesterday.</p>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-31594097117861865932008-10-20T12:10:00.001-07:002008-10-20T18:04:56.157-07:00RhinebeckLots of pictures to show you -<br /><br />Sheep - lots of sheep. These beauties were getting a good grooming...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2956350477_cf08db48a6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2956350477_cf08db48a6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I love how these boys were all taking care of the grooming. I have a hard time getting my boy to take out the garbage...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2956349763_1107964867_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2956349763_1107964867_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The Rasta kind...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2957191038_a055602516.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2957191038_a055602516.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The kind that need to be turned into Webkins so you can take them home...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2957190324_ba2fb1d070.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2957190324_ba2fb1d070.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>And the naked kid. Their mama needs to make them sweaters. The weather was in the 30s at 9am here...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2956346727_48de51e92b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2956346727_48de51e92b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This sheep went for $225 , which I heard was very cheap. (And another boy, helping...)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2956345805_fe3be9a18e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2956345805_fe3be9a18e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Llamas and their crossings...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2957236076_64072b97da.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2957236076_64072b97da.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2957236738_19a2656d72.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2957236738_19a2656d72.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2957235314_d4447722d3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2957235314_d4447722d3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>And bunnies. Cute cuddly angoras. One woman was "plucking" and spinning from her angora on her lap. Not sure how I feel about that. Doesn't it hurt?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2957193664_31d9eaec0d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2957193664_31d9eaec0d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I thought this guy looked like one of our presidents from the 1800s...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2957194924_b284719af3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2957194924_b284719af3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We're for sale!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2957233868_d267404d7e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2957233868_d267404d7e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>But the best part was seeing friends. Karen found me at about 9:30 on Saturday. Look at that clapotis!!!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2957259918_82dd33149a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2957259918_82dd33149a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Why is she looking so happy on the really long STR line? Because she doesn't want me to take her picture. She knows I'll put her right here in my blog!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2956419269_f1f9bc36d7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2956419269_f1f9bc36d7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We each bought our first roving here at the Weston Wools booth.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2956418659_1717ca079c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2956418659_1717ca079c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I also saw my friend <a href="http://angies-thisandthat.blogspot.com/">Angie </a>who wore her beautiful shawl. I saw Liz too, who bought a Golding Spindle. Now we both have one! I was really excited to see Anne Hanson of <a href="http://knitspot.com/">Knitspot</a>. I've met a lot of celebs before, with husband's profession being what it is, but I got all silly inside at the idea of meeting Anne. She's an amazing designer, and I love reading her blog. I also saw <a href="http://yarnharlot.ca/blog/">Yarn Harlot</a> later that night at the Ravelry party. Pretty cool! But the one blogger I didn't see although I really looked hard was Pam of <a href="http://lickmysticks.com/">Lick My Sticks</a>. I love her blog and really wanted to see her "in the flesh". Maybe next time!<br />More sights and smells...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2956343661_98af611d4f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2956343661_98af611d4f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Not too crowded yet at 9:30...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2956391975_f135c3c49c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2956391975_f135c3c49c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>But at 12 noon - Food Court!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2956354333_5d7e7ec205.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2956354333_5d7e7ec205.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>No show would be complete without my favorite exhibit, the Border Collie demonstrations.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2956342107_a0731ee2b7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2956342107_a0731ee2b7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Tomorrow I promise to show you some Ravelry party pics and my haul but I've got to go work on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kiri">Kiri</a> for my girlfriend Marianne (big birthday coming in 3 weeks) and a baby blanket for my girlfriend Trish. Wee Seamus is due in 3 weeks, but I'm feeling like he might be here before Marianne's birthday comes, so I'd better work on the blanket first. (Let's not even talk about the bad bout of start-itis I've had for the past 2 months. These two knits have got to get done NOW.)DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-72275121873613038372008-08-11T14:15:00.000-07:002008-08-11T18:00:19.074-07:00Ravelympics Anyone?I'm diving in to the deep end - Ravelympics - in the categories "Lace Long Jump" with this<br />shawl -<a href="http://www.knitty.com/issuefall07/PATTmuir.html">Muir from Knitty</a>.<br />Yarn - White Willow Farms Merino Lace - Autumn<br />Addi Turbo Lace #4<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2744785571_6b22c85910.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2744785571_6b22c85910.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>And this Vest for the Vest Vault:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2744785361_4f746ddd6d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2744785361_4f746ddd6d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Lauryn from Rowan - free kit with membership<br />Yarn - Rowan All Seasons Cotton - beige<br />Addi #7<br /><br />If we finish by the time the Olympics end, we get a button for our blogs. I know, it's all pretty goofy, but a fun diversion. I doubt I'll get the Muir shawl done in time, because I've been busy working on this too:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2744784057_ed136b8ca0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2744784057_ed136b8ca0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>HoneyBee Stole by Anne Hanson of <a href="http://www.knitspot.com/">Knitspot. Love her patterns!!!</a><br />Yarn - <a href="http://www.poshyarn.co.uk/shop.html">Posh</a> Yarn Sophia - 2 ply laceweight cashmere, color- Finch. Size #3 Addi Turbo Lace Needles.<br /><br />I'm loving all three projects, so they're all getting more or less equal time, which means nothing is getting finished. Oh, and there are some other things floating in and out of the knitting bag, when I need "easy knitting". I'll show you these next time. They involve sleeves...DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235232.post-51324888050691671152008-07-18T10:11:00.000-07:002008-07-18T17:43:30.407-07:00I'm Really Happy...... that I don't have to look at this in my knitting bag any more. I really didn't enjoy it at all, and probably should have frogged it half way through and used the yarn for another Swallowtail Shawl or something. But it is done now and the overall results are good.<br /><br />Specs: Bryspun #4 Flex needles for most of it, but a section of it was done with addi turbo lace #4s, just to see if it helped my attention span...span...span...<br />Handmaiden Sea Silk Yarn in Sangria<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=" com="" photos="" n00="" 2679571767="" title="Storm Water Scarf by donnac368, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2679571767_4906ae495b.jpg" alt="Storm Water Scarf" height="500" width="334" /></a><br /></div>DonnaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14861597131811470901noreply@blogger.com6