I started the Knit Picks Classic Lines Cardigan last night. This evening, while working on the first sleeve I remembered that it used to take me 3 days to make one sleeve of a sweater. Of course those sweaters were aran, not 2 strands of lace weight yarn. I am enjoying this very easy knit, round and round! This sweater is sure bringing back the memories, even though it isn't an aran.
Finally getting my WIP items under control. Still have two projects to kitchner, David's socks to add the toe to, in a different color yarn, since I ran out of the pattern yarn. Hey! Size 14 feet don't take kindly to 100g of sock yarn if you make the leg portion longer! Ouch!
Went to the doctor today and had two more probable basil cell carcinomas removed. Already have had 3 removed over the last 3 years. One of the two today was very small but since he was removing the other one he decided we might as well have it removed and biopsied also.
My stash is growing!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sweaters and more sweaters
Along with everything else I have on needles I've got one sweater almost done. It is one that was designed by Marge Butler and I just have the final sleeve to do, besides of course the band & hiding lots and lots of ends.
Today I ordered yarn for cardigans. Yes, multiple cardigans. There will be one in green tones, one in rust tones and one in blue tones.
I always have so many projects on my needles. It gives me variety and I can knit what I feel like working on. I even mended a couple of socks last week! Today I wanted to finish my latest pair of socks, except for the kitchner. Only problem is I'm tired and have the blaaaas. Maybe I'll get the foot done, never can tell. I tend to save a bunch and do kitchner all day.
I haven't knit much this year, as I went on vacation and then my friend was sick so I spent a lot of time just going to see here daily. Then I got sick and couldn't knit, my gauge was way off. So I read and slept alot. I was doing good to even be able to concentrate to read. Even though I haven't done a lot of knitting I have been buying yarn! I stayed on a "no new yarn" diet for quite awhile and then the dam broke! The Yarn Vault, Marge Butler and Knit Picks love to see me coming! Now it is knit fast, for Christmas for Sharon #1, since she is the only one I knit for, besides myself and David. Poor David will be getting only one pair of socks this year! I keep looking at Argyle patterns for him, but haven't found much. There is one vest I think he would like, but then I have to decide on the colors. Oh well, maybe someday.
Today I ordered yarn for cardigans. Yes, multiple cardigans. There will be one in green tones, one in rust tones and one in blue tones.
I always have so many projects on my needles. It gives me variety and I can knit what I feel like working on. I even mended a couple of socks last week! Today I wanted to finish my latest pair of socks, except for the kitchner. Only problem is I'm tired and have the blaaaas. Maybe I'll get the foot done, never can tell. I tend to save a bunch and do kitchner all day.
I haven't knit much this year, as I went on vacation and then my friend was sick so I spent a lot of time just going to see here daily. Then I got sick and couldn't knit, my gauge was way off. So I read and slept alot. I was doing good to even be able to concentrate to read. Even though I haven't done a lot of knitting I have been buying yarn! I stayed on a "no new yarn" diet for quite awhile and then the dam broke! The Yarn Vault, Marge Butler and Knit Picks love to see me coming! Now it is knit fast, for Christmas for Sharon #1, since she is the only one I knit for, besides myself and David. Poor David will be getting only one pair of socks this year! I keep looking at Argyle patterns for him, but haven't found much. There is one vest I think he would like, but then I have to decide on the colors. Oh well, maybe someday.
Friday, October 14, 2011
How time flies
It's been over 2 months since my last post and not much has changed. A few new things on needles and Mary is still registered in a nursing home to get physical therapy but currently in the hospital with an infection. Then Dick, a dear friend, broke his leg and has 3 broken ribs. He is in a different nursing home! I guess the running and stress was to overwhelming for me and I came down with something. I don't know what it is but it has kept me home. I was supposed to go to Rheinbeck NY yesterday and here I sit!
I have a tendon problem in my left arm but it is not from knitting. It is from reading! I hold the book in my left hand. Now I am setting the book on my TV tray/stand and it seems to help.
So, here I sit, sort of enjoying a quiet early weekend, eating club crackers to make my stomach happy. Wish I could find some diet 7-up. Don't want to go all the way out to Walmart and couldn't find any in town. Weird. Maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough.
I have a tendon problem in my left arm but it is not from knitting. It is from reading! I hold the book in my left hand. Now I am setting the book on my TV tray/stand and it seems to help.
So, here I sit, sort of enjoying a quiet early weekend, eating club crackers to make my stomach happy. Wish I could find some diet 7-up. Don't want to go all the way out to Walmart and couldn't find any in town. Weird. Maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough.
Monday, August 1, 2011
The Summer Read-A-Thon hits again
Last year I went through a period of time without knitting. Looks like I'm in the same rut this year. Of course this is not intentional but circumstances seem to dictate what direction we journey.
This summer has not been smooth, since returning home from my wonderful Alaskan vacation with Sharon #1. We had a blast. The first 5 weeks after I got back I was on the road to Erie 6 days a week. My friend had come down with GBS while I was gone. Now it is 5 days a week to the Oil City nursing home/rehab facility, where she is receiving physical therapy. As a result I'm not doing much besides visiting her AND the house isn't getting messed up since I'm not here to make much of a mess!
I have done a few rounds on the Neibling and re-vamped the way I handle the pattern. Previously I had the pattern charted and printed out on 2 sheets, taped together. Now I have separated the big sheet into 8 sections of 10 stitches per section. I bought some small receipe cards, 2 1" x 3", and using double sided scotch tape, put each section on a card. I punched a hole in the top right corner of the card and used a 1" ring to hold the set together. The cards hold 3 rows of pattern, so right now I'm working on round 99 which is the last round on the 1st set of cards. I have rounds 101, 103 and 105 on the next set, ready to use.
I've found these little cards great to write my daily to-do list on, for when I'm out and about. They come in packages of 200 and I have all the extras punched and on a 2" ring. I thnk big! I bought 2 packages! Also you can't buy just one ring! I bought one set each of the 1" and 2" rings.
Oh yes, I also decided to put stitch markers every 10 stitches, within each pattern repeat, of the Neibling. I know, more stitch markers to have to move! But, darn it, I was having problems with the pattern. This fix has eliminated that problem and now I'm only putting in a safety line after every 4th round. I was inserting one through every plain row.
I've decided that since returning from my vacation I've lost my (mind?), no, just my morning schedule! I used to get everything taken care of in the morning, before noon. Then, just before going to bed I'd go on the computer and check everything one last time. Now I'm not using my time efficiently and this has got to stop! Starting in the morning I'm going to try and get back on schedule. Of course the running to be with Mary has been part of the mess up of my schedule and I think the heat is another reason. Of course I wouldn't give up going to cheer Mary on, but I do need to get some order back into my life. I've made myself a reminder list, so I'll try to stick to it.
This summer has not been smooth, since returning home from my wonderful Alaskan vacation with Sharon #1. We had a blast. The first 5 weeks after I got back I was on the road to Erie 6 days a week. My friend had come down with GBS while I was gone. Now it is 5 days a week to the Oil City nursing home/rehab facility, where she is receiving physical therapy. As a result I'm not doing much besides visiting her AND the house isn't getting messed up since I'm not here to make much of a mess!
I have done a few rounds on the Neibling and re-vamped the way I handle the pattern. Previously I had the pattern charted and printed out on 2 sheets, taped together. Now I have separated the big sheet into 8 sections of 10 stitches per section. I bought some small receipe cards, 2 1" x 3", and using double sided scotch tape, put each section on a card. I punched a hole in the top right corner of the card and used a 1" ring to hold the set together. The cards hold 3 rows of pattern, so right now I'm working on round 99 which is the last round on the 1st set of cards. I have rounds 101, 103 and 105 on the next set, ready to use.
I've found these little cards great to write my daily to-do list on, for when I'm out and about. They come in packages of 200 and I have all the extras punched and on a 2" ring. I thnk big! I bought 2 packages! Also you can't buy just one ring! I bought one set each of the 1" and 2" rings.
Oh yes, I also decided to put stitch markers every 10 stitches, within each pattern repeat, of the Neibling. I know, more stitch markers to have to move! But, darn it, I was having problems with the pattern. This fix has eliminated that problem and now I'm only putting in a safety line after every 4th round. I was inserting one through every plain row.
I've decided that since returning from my vacation I've lost my (mind?), no, just my morning schedule! I used to get everything taken care of in the morning, before noon. Then, just before going to bed I'd go on the computer and check everything one last time. Now I'm not using my time efficiently and this has got to stop! Starting in the morning I'm going to try and get back on schedule. Of course the running to be with Mary has been part of the mess up of my schedule and I think the heat is another reason. Of course I wouldn't give up going to cheer Mary on, but I do need to get some order back into my life. I've made myself a reminder list, so I'll try to stick to it.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
So slow
I ended up making more Pop-Up-Paws, so Sharon #1 will be receiving a pair made out of the same yarn I used to made her heavy V-neck sweater. I made myself a pair out of the same yarn I used to make my heavy V-neck sweater. I didn't get to the post office until yesterday, to mail David's sock and Sharon's Pop-Up-Paws.
Now I'm back to the Herbert Neibling doily and put another sock on the needles for David.
I did get one of the felted slippers put together and ready to felt, but the 2nd one is still in pieces.
I'm trying to stay away from buying more yarn. I have such a large stash of sock yarn and miscellaneous yarn that I need to use up. I guess it is time to design some quick projects to knit up and set aside, to sell next winter, for Christmas gifts.
Now I'm back to the Herbert Neibling doily and put another sock on the needles for David.
I did get one of the felted slippers put together and ready to felt, but the 2nd one is still in pieces.
I'm trying to stay away from buying more yarn. I have such a large stash of sock yarn and miscellaneous yarn that I need to use up. I guess it is time to design some quick projects to knit up and set aside, to sell next winter, for Christmas gifts.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Making progress
I have finally kitchnered David's 2nd sock, one pair of white socks and one pair of Pop-Up-Paws. All of the threads are woven in and they are DONE! I will be mailing the Popp-Up-Paws to Sharon #1 to try on. This pair is in the teal and she wants hers in white. Because of the bind-off around the fingers I want her to try them on to see if they feel ok. The white socks were to go to Sharon #1 but I changed my mind and will keep them. I can see some white cotton yarn, in the sock section of my yarn cabinet, that will be more appropriate for her. I'll probably do a lace design.
Now I need to put the pieces together for the felted slippers and get them felted. I'm not feeling that motivated this evening, so I'll just clean up my knitting table, sit back and relax. I do have to get things ready to go to knitting tomorrow, so that is enough for tonight.
Have I been bad snce my last post? Yes, I have been on line spending. On the knitting subject, I purchased the 2010 Interweave Knits magazine because of the detail on knitting in zippers. It also has a cute double knitting hat pattern and a pattern for some socks I like. I also purchased the DVD from Knitting Daily Workshop titled A Knitter's Guide to Color with Laura Bryant. Amazing how much I got out of it in just one viewing. Then yesterday I got a letter from Sasha Kagan with a listng of some kits she has put together for sale, a new book called The Classic Collection, a coupon for 10 (something) off and a picture of a beautiful scaf in intarsia and lace. Ohhh so tempting! My KP order came, so I have the soles for my slippers and a bunch of miscellaneous items, including some Eucalan Wool Wash.
A funny: In the middle of the night, actually very early this morning, I'm half awake and in the bathroom. All of a sudden there goes a black streak past the bathroom door towards the washer/dryer. Oh S***t!! A mouse. Now I'm wide awake, grabbing a mouse trap and the peanut butter I set the trap. Sure enough, this morning I awake to a mouse that needs to be dispatched to the garbage. My dear sweet bird tried to tell me there was a MONSTER in the house. He screamed and yelled at me for two days! Mommy, HELP! Mommmmmmy! The last time I had a mouse he acted exactly the same! Now I will listen to my bird and I've set out another trap! By the way, he, my bird, is being soooo quiet now!
Now I need to put the pieces together for the felted slippers and get them felted. I'm not feeling that motivated this evening, so I'll just clean up my knitting table, sit back and relax. I do have to get things ready to go to knitting tomorrow, so that is enough for tonight.
Have I been bad snce my last post? Yes, I have been on line spending. On the knitting subject, I purchased the 2010 Interweave Knits magazine because of the detail on knitting in zippers. It also has a cute double knitting hat pattern and a pattern for some socks I like. I also purchased the DVD from Knitting Daily Workshop titled A Knitter's Guide to Color with Laura Bryant. Amazing how much I got out of it in just one viewing. Then yesterday I got a letter from Sasha Kagan with a listng of some kits she has put together for sale, a new book called The Classic Collection, a coupon for 10 (something) off and a picture of a beautiful scaf in intarsia and lace. Ohhh so tempting! My KP order came, so I have the soles for my slippers and a bunch of miscellaneous items, including some Eucalan Wool Wash.
A funny: In the middle of the night, actually very early this morning, I'm half awake and in the bathroom. All of a sudden there goes a black streak past the bathroom door towards the washer/dryer. Oh S***t!! A mouse. Now I'm wide awake, grabbing a mouse trap and the peanut butter I set the trap. Sure enough, this morning I awake to a mouse that needs to be dispatched to the garbage. My dear sweet bird tried to tell me there was a MONSTER in the house. He screamed and yelled at me for two days! Mommy, HELP! Mommmmmmy! The last time I had a mouse he acted exactly the same! Now I will listen to my bird and I've set out another trap! By the way, he, my bird, is being soooo quiet now!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Making Progress
The sock fit David, so I've started the 2nd one. The Vest for Sharon #1 fit her and she is happy to receive it and the 2 pair of socks. Haven't heard from her DIL about the Vest/Shrug but Sharon said she, DIL, had received it and was going to e-mail me. I had mailed everything a week ago yesterday and as of yesterday Jeanne had not received her taxes. After checking I realized I had put the wrong zip code on the envelope. It will take a bit longer for her to get it because of that!
I've held a circular Signature needle. I was so impressed with the feel and lightness, sort of like holding a cloud. Covet! Covet! So, when I decided to list my needles on Ravelry I immediately felt the difference in all of my needles, especially the double points. Now, I do have Knit Picks 5" sock needle double points and really like them, but they only go up through size 3. I have lots of Clover, some Crystal Palace and some Brittany double points along with some metal ones. Just handling all of these needles made me realize the different textures between manufacturers. The same with the circulars that I listed. Anyway it was driving me nuts! Kept thinking about the Signature needle I had held. I went on their site and read some of the reviews. One gal mentioned that she did not have the "falling out" problem with their double points and that remark stuck with me. The problem is they are not cheap and I'm not young! Should I really put that much money into any new needles, when I have every size I will ever use. The double points are $55.00 per set and the circulars are $40.00 each! I made a Wish List!
Late Monday night I phoned an ex-knitter friend (Norma) in Utah, that is about 10 years older than I am, just to visit. As we visited I mentioned the Signature needles and her reply was: "You don't have arthritis and your vision is great. You will be knitting for more than 10 or 20 more years. You deserve them! Buy them!" Now you really have to understand that I like to watch my savings grow and could be considered very tight with my money EXCEPT when it comes to knitting or friends in need. I watch my budget. So, this was really bothering me, as I had aready spent my knitting budget for the month. Then to top it off I had spent my "blow it" budget on knitting related items also! I ordered 2 sets of double points, size 4 and size 6! Now, I did this late in the evening on Monday, a holiday, and I logged on to my e-mail the next day at 10:30 in the morning and there was an e-mail saying "Your order has shipped"! That means that they filled my order and shipped it by 9:30 in the morning; they are in the Central time zone! No changing your mind with them! I have decided that I will make a change to my budget and make one purchase a month, if they are as great as I think they will be! They should be here tomorrow, along with my order from Knit Picks!
I just talked to Sharon #1. The lat time I talked to her I asked her if she would like some mittens, Pop Up Paws, to be exact. She said no, she rarely wears gloves or mittens. Well, she has had a change of heart! LOLROF. Her vest was out of Plymouth Yarn's Mulberry Merino and it is so soft and she loves the feel. So she asked if I had any more of that yarn. It just happens that yes, I just bought 2 more skeins in the same color. Now I have 2 pair of Pop Up Paws on my list, one pair for her and a pair for me! That darn list just keeps growing!
I have made progress on the Fiber Trends slippers. I have the body and double soles knitted and ready to start joining. Then it will be just the felting and then design embroidery.
I need to get the ribbing finished on David's 2nd sock today so that I can do mindless rounds later this evening.
What am I doing on here! I should be knitting!
I've held a circular Signature needle. I was so impressed with the feel and lightness, sort of like holding a cloud. Covet! Covet! So, when I decided to list my needles on Ravelry I immediately felt the difference in all of my needles, especially the double points. Now, I do have Knit Picks 5" sock needle double points and really like them, but they only go up through size 3. I have lots of Clover, some Crystal Palace and some Brittany double points along with some metal ones. Just handling all of these needles made me realize the different textures between manufacturers. The same with the circulars that I listed. Anyway it was driving me nuts! Kept thinking about the Signature needle I had held. I went on their site and read some of the reviews. One gal mentioned that she did not have the "falling out" problem with their double points and that remark stuck with me. The problem is they are not cheap and I'm not young! Should I really put that much money into any new needles, when I have every size I will ever use. The double points are $55.00 per set and the circulars are $40.00 each! I made a Wish List!
Late Monday night I phoned an ex-knitter friend (Norma) in Utah, that is about 10 years older than I am, just to visit. As we visited I mentioned the Signature needles and her reply was: "You don't have arthritis and your vision is great. You will be knitting for more than 10 or 20 more years. You deserve them! Buy them!" Now you really have to understand that I like to watch my savings grow and could be considered very tight with my money EXCEPT when it comes to knitting or friends in need. I watch my budget. So, this was really bothering me, as I had aready spent my knitting budget for the month. Then to top it off I had spent my "blow it" budget on knitting related items also! I ordered 2 sets of double points, size 4 and size 6! Now, I did this late in the evening on Monday, a holiday, and I logged on to my e-mail the next day at 10:30 in the morning and there was an e-mail saying "Your order has shipped"! That means that they filled my order and shipped it by 9:30 in the morning; they are in the Central time zone! No changing your mind with them! I have decided that I will make a change to my budget and make one purchase a month, if they are as great as I think they will be! They should be here tomorrow, along with my order from Knit Picks!
I just talked to Sharon #1. The lat time I talked to her I asked her if she would like some mittens, Pop Up Paws, to be exact. She said no, she rarely wears gloves or mittens. Well, she has had a change of heart! LOLROF. Her vest was out of Plymouth Yarn's Mulberry Merino and it is so soft and she loves the feel. So she asked if I had any more of that yarn. It just happens that yes, I just bought 2 more skeins in the same color. Now I have 2 pair of Pop Up Paws on my list, one pair for her and a pair for me! That darn list just keeps growing!
I have made progress on the Fiber Trends slippers. I have the body and double soles knitted and ready to start joining. Then it will be just the felting and then design embroidery.
I need to get the ribbing finished on David's 2nd sock today so that I can do mindless rounds later this evening.
What am I doing on here! I should be knitting!
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