Left last Thrusday and got back this evening, Thrusday, the 30th. Don't know how many miles I put on the car, but it was enough to last me quite a while!
Forgot to take the Baby Alpaca Vest for Melissa. Oh well.
Going to bed!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Ramblings
I've decided to give the shawl/vest wrap that I made, with the Baby Alpaca Grande Paint by Plymouth Yarn, to my DIL to be. The project I had with me Saturday. I don't like the way it looks on me. If it doesn't fit her it will fit her mom.
Last night I spent quite a bit of time figuring out the pattern for the head band/scarf we saw while at Knitting in Meadville. Finally got it all figured out and began writing it up on Word. Got tired and went to bed. This morning I went on Ravelry and there is wonderful Radka's post linking to several similar headbands/scarves!
Decided that I will leave for David's place on Thursday, not Friday. That will give me one day of rest before we have to head up to Palmyra. I called David to inform him that I will be there Thursday night, but all I got was his voice mail. Left a message.
I need to stop by the Post Office tomorrow to have them hold my mail while I'm gone. I have a feeling the order of wheels of Unspun Icelandic won't be here by Wednesday.
Last night I spent quite a bit of time figuring out the pattern for the head band/scarf we saw while at Knitting in Meadville. Finally got it all figured out and began writing it up on Word. Got tired and went to bed. This morning I went on Ravelry and there is wonderful Radka's post linking to several similar headbands/scarves!
Decided that I will leave for David's place on Thursday, not Friday. That will give me one day of rest before we have to head up to Palmyra. I called David to inform him that I will be there Thursday night, but all I got was his voice mail. Left a message.
I need to stop by the Post Office tomorrow to have them hold my mail while I'm gone. I have a feeling the order of wheels of Unspun Icelandic won't be here by Wednesday.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
New Projects
I must be nuts.
1. Bought yarn to make the Amazing Zombie Hat.
2. Ordered Icelandic unspun from Schoolhouse Press to make:
A. Hat, "The Roses" from: http://www.fiberrepublic.com/the-roses I will be making changes, color, etc.
B. Natural Comfort Felt Slippers from http://www.fibertrends.com/
C. Double Knit Mits, but I am going to make them larger and felt .From: http://fog.org/~douglask/dmitten.html
3. Headband/Scarf, duplicate item a gal was wearing at The Bank today. I'll use the left over yarn from the vest/shrug, which I did finish seaming last night.
Yes, I must be nuts. I have the ivory vest to finish and 2 pair of socks yet to be kitchnered. Also have a pair of socks on needles, but they don't count, as they are my take along project. I'm working on the Herbert Neiblings Frosted Fern/ Oak & Acorn, first charting and then knitting. I have my fair isle jacket calling me.
None of these include the "I want to knit" items, which I will NOT list. (Only because I can't remember all of them!)
I am going to try and get the vest finished tomorrow, along with the 2 pair of socks that need to be kitchnered. That will get the "guilt elf" off my back and I can get on with knitting for ME!!!
I really need to quit buying yarn! I'm running out of room for all of it and for heavens sake, where am I going to put 11 wheels of unspun!
1. Bought yarn to make the Amazing Zombie Hat.
2. Ordered Icelandic unspun from Schoolhouse Press to make:
A. Hat, "The Roses" from: http://www.fiberrepublic.com/the-roses I will be making changes, color, etc.
B. Natural Comfort Felt Slippers from http://www.fibertrends.com/
C. Double Knit Mits, but I am going to make them larger and felt .From: http://fog.org/~douglask/dmitten.html
3. Headband/Scarf, duplicate item a gal was wearing at The Bank today. I'll use the left over yarn from the vest/shrug, which I did finish seaming last night.
Yes, I must be nuts. I have the ivory vest to finish and 2 pair of socks yet to be kitchnered. Also have a pair of socks on needles, but they don't count, as they are my take along project. I'm working on the Herbert Neiblings Frosted Fern/ Oak & Acorn, first charting and then knitting. I have my fair isle jacket calling me.
None of these include the "I want to knit" items, which I will NOT list. (Only because I can't remember all of them!)
I am going to try and get the vest finished tomorrow, along with the 2 pair of socks that need to be kitchnered. That will get the "guilt elf" off my back and I can get on with knitting for ME!!!
I really need to quit buying yarn! I'm running out of room for all of it and for heavens sake, where am I going to put 11 wheels of unspun!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Charts and Lace Knitting
Absolutely! A must have! Finally broke down and did a written row by row for round 41. I was making mistakes and having to tink. Then realized I could make much better time with a chart, so, after struggling with 2 repeats in round 43 AND some dropped stitches . . . . I charted rounds 43, 45 and 47. Time to start putting in safety/life lines! I'll put the lines in the straight knit rounds. All even rounds are basically just knit except when you have a double YO. Now I have to get up, out of my chair, and go to the printer to get my chart!
Thank heavens for Stitch & Motif Maker, although I have graph paper that I charted on in the late 70's. I still have my first knitting graph for an Aran sweater pattern and my symbols still make sence! My first graph was for a croched, I think, edging, Royal something or other, that had an error in the written pattern. The only way to figure it out was to graph it. I stll have the book with that pattern, but not the graph. I think I made a note in the book, I'm not sure. I still use graph paper for ideas and notes. I had never seen a graph before I made mine, so mine read just like the pattern, I started at the top and worked down the page, instead of the way we do it now.
It is amazing how much we all learn, through the years. My knitting has improved as a result and believe me, I check my knitting much closer than I used to. One thing I haven't changed is that I am not afraid to try something new. That I can attribute directly to Elizabeth Zimmerman. I learned a lot from her and her books. I will be forever grateful to that wonderful woman..
Thank heavens for Stitch & Motif Maker, although I have graph paper that I charted on in the late 70's. I still have my first knitting graph for an Aran sweater pattern and my symbols still make sence! My first graph was for a croched, I think, edging, Royal something or other, that had an error in the written pattern. The only way to figure it out was to graph it. I stll have the book with that pattern, but not the graph. I think I made a note in the book, I'm not sure. I still use graph paper for ideas and notes. I had never seen a graph before I made mine, so mine read just like the pattern, I started at the top and worked down the page, instead of the way we do it now.
It is amazing how much we all learn, through the years. My knitting has improved as a result and believe me, I check my knitting much closer than I used to. One thing I haven't changed is that I am not afraid to try something new. That I can attribute directly to Elizabeth Zimmerman. I learned a lot from her and her books. I will be forever grateful to that wonderful woman..
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Off the Knitting Topic - GRRRRRR
I am not a happy camper. Mad at National Fuel's inept accounting practices. Wouldn't you think that if you didn't owe them any money they wouldn't debit your checking account? Oh heavens no! Lets get the money twice. Sent them an e-mail (they are lucky I just found out today, Sunday) telling them to credit my account back for their error! Of course they are going to tell me tough sh**! GRRRR
Went on line to see if I could find picture of Herbert Nebling's Frosted Fern, since I am knitting it! Wow, it is pretty. A lot bigger than I expected, but I should have known that, judging by the amont of crochet cotton it requires! Then there are the 8 pages of written instructions and I'm just finishing page 2! I have found that I really prefer the charts now. One glance at a chart and you know what is expected, can see the design, etc. Don't know that I want to chart it out now, maybe I'll think about giving it a bit of a try.
Went on line to see if I could find picture of Herbert Nebling's Frosted Fern, since I am knitting it! Wow, it is pretty. A lot bigger than I expected, but I should have known that, judging by the amont of crochet cotton it requires! Then there are the 8 pages of written instructions and I'm just finishing page 2! I have found that I really prefer the charts now. One glance at a chart and you know what is expected, can see the design, etc. Don't know that I want to chart it out now, maybe I'll think about giving it a bit of a try.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Time Zone
I just noticed that the "time posted" on my last post is according to the Pacific Time Zone. Gee, I wish it was that early! It's now 9:39 PM here.
Started a Neibling
After spending many hours, over the last few months, totally frustrated with a knitted circular cast on I finally "Did it My Way".
Using that skinny crochet cotton on tiny needles I was really frustrated. Just could not get 2 rounds that were not screwed up. Tried so many different cast ons and nothing was working. Finally, this afternoon, I decided to try a combinantion of techniques, one of which has absolutely nothing to do with casting on. IT WORKED! First time! Easy as pie. I'm so happy, happy! I actually kept knitting and just finished round 17 of Frosted Ferns! Now I do have to admit th my size 12 crochet cotton is not as fine as I would have prefered, but it was the smallest I could find, in the area. Also, although I do have size 0000 needles that are metal, I decided to try this one with my bamboo 0's. When I have enough stitches on the needles I will switch to my size 0, 16" circular nickel plated Knit Picks needles.
Next time I will have a finer crochet cotton and start with my size 0000 metal dp's.
Feeling guilty that I'm not finishing knitted Christmas presents!
Using that skinny crochet cotton on tiny needles I was really frustrated. Just could not get 2 rounds that were not screwed up. Tried so many different cast ons and nothing was working. Finally, this afternoon, I decided to try a combinantion of techniques, one of which has absolutely nothing to do with casting on. IT WORKED! First time! Easy as pie. I'm so happy, happy! I actually kept knitting and just finished round 17 of Frosted Ferns! Now I do have to admit th my size 12 crochet cotton is not as fine as I would have prefered, but it was the smallest I could find, in the area. Also, although I do have size 0000 needles that are metal, I decided to try this one with my bamboo 0's. When I have enough stitches on the needles I will switch to my size 0, 16" circular nickel plated Knit Picks needles.
Next time I will have a finer crochet cotton and start with my size 0000 metal dp's.
Feeling guilty that I'm not finishing knitted Christmas presents!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Running out of
Get up and go. My get up and go never got out of bed today! Snowing and blowing. The great neighbor did his snow blow thing on my sidewalk and I knew I needed to get out and do my daily run to the VFW and Am. Legion to sign up. Also need a gallon of milk. Oh well. So I called Bertie, since she signs up every day, also. Asked her for a ride and she came and got me and we both got signed up. Forgot about the milk, but tomorrow is another day. Just had no energy today.
I've got 3 rows and bind off to go to finish the knitting on the vest/shrug, then it is time to weave in a few tails and seam the sides.
Made chicken noodle soup for dinner, wasn't bad with celery and carrots added. Enough left for tomorrow lunch or dinner.
I've got 3 rows and bind off to go to finish the knitting on the vest/shrug, then it is time to weave in a few tails and seam the sides.
Made chicken noodle soup for dinner, wasn't bad with celery and carrots added. Enough left for tomorrow lunch or dinner.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Once I retired I found that I lost my "schedule". As a widow I can knit as much as I want, nap as much as I want and stay up as long as I want. Now I have multiple projects on needles and many that only need finishing touches. Contented? You bet! Lots of yarn, needles and goodies. Retirement is grrreat!
Only 32 more rows and the vest/shrug will be ready to seam! Then it is back to the ivory vest to do the ribbing on the arm holes and neck. Need to get that done along with kitchnering the 2 pair of socks for Sharon and getting them in the mail! Then, who knows. Is it back to the fair isle jacket for me?
Only 32 more rows and the vest/shrug will be ready to seam! Then it is back to the ivory vest to do the ribbing on the arm holes and neck. Need to get that done along with kitchnering the 2 pair of socks for Sharon and getting them in the mail! Then, who knows. Is it back to the fair isle jacket for me?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)