Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
And Did I Mention...
I scored on the Tuesday Wollmeise sneak-up too?
Vincent, Campari Orange, and Zenzi
Yeah. I know. Gratuitous and gluttonous. But again, I literally clicked on the site at just the right time. It was clearly meant to be. Even harder to believe, I actually hit the 3rd sneak up too. But since I want to stay married (and the cc processing was a bit too slow), I passed on that one.
Anyway, it's not all for me. I've promised to share with a couple of friends... and as soon as they come and pry it from my cold, dead hands, they can have it. Just kidding. Sort of. No really, I am... because if I even consider keeping it all, Ken will put me to work at his shop doing oil changes until I've learned my lesson and recouped the cost of the yarn. So I'm only keeping three (or four) of the eight.
I'm really anxious to start using it but I have to figure out which color and pattern I want to use first. Meanwhile, I've been working on a pair of socks for a friend and my DIC Baby shawl.
I'm really enjoying this and I'm much more encouraged to work on it after the success of my Lace Ribbon Scarf.
BTW - Thanks for your concern for Travis. He has a fractured growth plate in his middle finger. Apparently it's the kind you can't see on x-rays (rolling eyes) but since it's twice its normal size and he hasn't been able to bend it since Monday, I decided to trust the doc on this one.
And yes, I do feel like I've gotten my fix of orange for a while.
Vincent, Campari Orange, and Zenzi
Yeah. I know. Gratuitous and gluttonous. But again, I literally clicked on the site at just the right time. It was clearly meant to be. Even harder to believe, I actually hit the 3rd sneak up too. But since I want to stay married (and the cc processing was a bit too slow), I passed on that one.
Anyway, it's not all for me. I've promised to share with a couple of friends... and as soon as they come and pry it from my cold, dead hands, they can have it. Just kidding. Sort of. No really, I am... because if I even consider keeping it all, Ken will put me to work at his shop doing oil changes until I've learned my lesson and recouped the cost of the yarn. So I'm only keeping three (or four) of the eight.
I'm really anxious to start using it but I have to figure out which color and pattern I want to use first. Meanwhile, I've been working on a pair of socks for a friend and my DIC Baby shawl.
I'm really enjoying this and I'm much more encouraged to work on it after the success of my Lace Ribbon Scarf.
BTW - Thanks for your concern for Travis. He has a fractured growth plate in his middle finger. Apparently it's the kind you can't see on x-rays (rolling eyes) but since it's twice its normal size and he hasn't been able to bend it since Monday, I decided to trust the doc on this one.
And yes, I do feel like I've gotten my fix of orange for a while.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Highs and Lows
I only have time for a quick post.
Scored from The Loopy Ewe sneak-up on Monday!
Closer...
Sonne, Red Hot Chili, Wilder Mohn
Pfefferminz Prinz, Lowenzahn
And unfortunately lots of blue...
Any ideas on how one starts high school classes with a cast on his right hand?
Scored from The Loopy Ewe sneak-up on Monday!
Closer...
Sonne, Red Hot Chili, Wilder Mohn
Pfefferminz Prinz, Lowenzahn
And unfortunately lots of blue...
Any ideas on how one starts high school classes with a cast on his right hand?
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
FO: Lace Ribbon Scarf
Although it nearly killed me... and I considered abandonment several times... the Olympic spirit swelled within me and I did it! I finished the never-ending Lace Ribbon Scarf.
Now don't get me wrong... it really is a great pattern. But I should've paid more attention to the pattern's introduction. Specifically... "Its pattern is easily memorized and a breeze to work on in otherwise wasted moments. It's also ideal for those of us who do not always have a pair of socks on their needles!" A-ha!
However, I'm glad I persevered because I absolutely adore the finished scarf.
And got a Ravelympics medal to boot! Fortunately for me, I figured out late Saturday night that the Olympics were ending on Sunday so I was able to get the last few rows finished up and submitted on time.
The details: Knit with 2.5 hanks of ShiBui Knits Fingering (you must try this yarn!) in "Rapids" on size 3 needles. The yarn has just enough variation in in color to make it interesting without being distracting. Love it!
Now don't get me wrong... it really is a great pattern. But I should've paid more attention to the pattern's introduction. Specifically... "Its pattern is easily memorized and a breeze to work on in otherwise wasted moments. It's also ideal for those of us who do not always have a pair of socks on their needles!" A-ha!
However, I'm glad I persevered because I absolutely adore the finished scarf.
And got a Ravelympics medal to boot! Fortunately for me, I figured out late Saturday night that the Olympics were ending on Sunday so I was able to get the last few rows finished up and submitted on time.
The details: Knit with 2.5 hanks of ShiBui Knits Fingering (you must try this yarn!) in "Rapids" on size 3 needles. The yarn has just enough variation in in color to make it interesting without being distracting. Love it!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Custom Knits
So... I'm going to attempt to redeem myself here for the slithery photos in my last post with some dazzling... glamorous... finished knits.
Okay... to be honest, they're not my photos. Actually, they aren't even my finished knits. But I hope to start working my way through at least a few of them soon!
I'm talking about Wendy's new book, Custom Knits.
It is fabulous! The designs are, of course, stunning... gorgeous... versatile... and more. But beyond the great knits, she provides a wealth of information on customizing the patterns, taking measurements, and unique tips. She includes the basic raglan, perfect Malabrigo turtleneck, and simple cardigan as well as... well, here... I'll show you a few.
(I have the yarn in my stash for this!)
(Hmmm.... I should knit one of these right away while it's still summer.)
And this one is extra special to me...
because it is one of my finished knits. It's a variation on one of her patterns that Wendy asked me to knit for the book. I am bother honored and thrilled that I was able to help out.
I had the chance to see several of these knits when she was working on them so I knew the patterns were going to be fantastic, but I'm just blown away at the overall quality of the book. You need this on your bookshelf. Really!
Okay... to be honest, they're not my photos. Actually, they aren't even my finished knits. But I hope to start working my way through at least a few of them soon!
I'm talking about Wendy's new book, Custom Knits.
It is fabulous! The designs are, of course, stunning... gorgeous... versatile... and more. But beyond the great knits, she provides a wealth of information on customizing the patterns, taking measurements, and unique tips. She includes the basic raglan, perfect Malabrigo turtleneck, and simple cardigan as well as... well, here... I'll show you a few.
(I have the yarn in my stash for this!)
(Hmmm.... I should knit one of these right away while it's still summer.)
And this one is extra special to me...
because it is one of my finished knits. It's a variation on one of her patterns that Wendy asked me to knit for the book. I am bother honored and thrilled that I was able to help out.
I had the chance to see several of these knits when she was working on them so I knew the patterns were going to be fantastic, but I'm just blown away at the overall quality of the book. You need this on your bookshelf. Really!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Please Pray for Zac
Thursday, August 21, 2008
My Husband's "Stash"...
or more about the snakes.
Now, I'm sure I've lost a few of you already with a start like that, but Becca wanted to hear more about the snakes my husband mentioned in my last post.
As you most likely know by now, several of the males in my family are quite enthusiastic about reptiles. If this is news to you, you can read more here, here, here, here, or here. (The last one's my favorite.) But yes, Becca, he also has a menagerie of pet snakes. So this morning I took my camera over to his shop where he keeps his slithery pals for a brief photo shoot. You'll have to excuse the poor quality of these photos but he only had a minute and snakes move more than yarn.
These are male boa constrictors...
And this is one of his female boas.
Ain't she a beaut?!
When the time is right, she gets a visit from one of the males. If they hit it off, they hang out together for a while... Ken sets the mood with some dim lighting and soft music... and 100 or so days later... baby boas. Did you know that boas don't lay eggs, but instead give birth to 10 - 20 squirming little replicas? If all goes well, and unfortunately the snakes aren't nearly as reliable as you'd think, he can then sell the babies for a practical fortune. Or so I've heard.
Behind him you can see one of the several, uh, cages he has in his office. He has a pretty decent variety including one rattlesnake that he caught and is going to relocate. But she hasn't been too happy about her current living conditions, nor does she seem to like people oddly enough, so I couldn't take a picture of her.
Did you know you can buy and sell snakes over the internet and that Fed Ex will actually transport them? Yep, really! Just like buying yarn. Almost.
This next one is a bit more rare...
It's an albino boa...
and I'm betting I could knit an entire outfit out of Noro for what this gal cost.
Just saying.
Now, I'm sure I've lost a few of you already with a start like that, but Becca wanted to hear more about the snakes my husband mentioned in my last post.
As you most likely know by now, several of the males in my family are quite enthusiastic about reptiles. If this is news to you, you can read more here, here, here, here, or here. (The last one's my favorite.) But yes, Becca, he also has a menagerie of pet snakes. So this morning I took my camera over to his shop where he keeps his slithery pals for a brief photo shoot. You'll have to excuse the poor quality of these photos but he only had a minute and snakes move more than yarn.
These are male boa constrictors...
And this is one of his female boas.
Ain't she a beaut?!
When the time is right, she gets a visit from one of the males. If they hit it off, they hang out together for a while... Ken sets the mood with some dim lighting and soft music... and 100 or so days later... baby boas. Did you know that boas don't lay eggs, but instead give birth to 10 - 20 squirming little replicas? If all goes well, and unfortunately the snakes aren't nearly as reliable as you'd think, he can then sell the babies for a practical fortune. Or so I've heard.
Behind him you can see one of the several, uh, cages he has in his office. He has a pretty decent variety including one rattlesnake that he caught and is going to relocate. But she hasn't been too happy about her current living conditions, nor does she seem to like people oddly enough, so I couldn't take a picture of her.
Did you know you can buy and sell snakes over the internet and that Fed Ex will actually transport them? Yep, really! Just like buying yarn. Almost.
This next one is a bit more rare...
It's an albino boa...
and I'm betting I could knit an entire outfit out of Noro for what this gal cost.
Just saying.
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