I want to make this sweater, but the thing is, I'd like to use a different pattern on the shoulder/arm. Thinking something like the pattern in the monkey socks might be nice. And, oh yes, the color will not be yellow!
But first I have to finish the sweater I'm knitting for Katie; have the back and front done, and have both sleeves on the needle now. Think I mis-measured and it might be a bit on the small side. We'll see.
Here's hoping I got all those links right!!
Saturday, April 5
Wednesday, March 19
Stuff
WWKIP Day - World Wide Knit In Public Day. Sorry for the confusion.
This is a video of Katie and myself with one of our horses, Dancer. She's the one we're hoping to sell. Anyone want to buy a horse??? :)
Been knitting on socks for myself. Finally got the thrummed mittens finished. Still have to call the lady and tell her they're finished though.
I'm making a pair of the monkey socks now; slight adaption to the pattern because I had to add more stitches to it. Hopefully it'll look OK when done. Thanks to Purly Whirly for letting me that those weren't cables, and weren't too hard to do :)
Been working in the school library all this week. Working on dishcloths there; took me two days to knit one. They'll be going in a "dishwashing stash basket" for a dutch auction here on the 28th. (6:30pm at the Lower Ohio Community Hall, in support of the Roseway River 4-H Club ... if you want to come)
Guess that's it for today.
This is a video of Katie and myself with one of our horses, Dancer. She's the one we're hoping to sell. Anyone want to buy a horse??? :)
Been knitting on socks for myself. Finally got the thrummed mittens finished. Still have to call the lady and tell her they're finished though.
I'm making a pair of the monkey socks now; slight adaption to the pattern because I had to add more stitches to it. Hopefully it'll look OK when done. Thanks to Purly Whirly for letting me that those weren't cables, and weren't too hard to do :)
Been working in the school library all this week. Working on dishcloths there; took me two days to knit one. They'll be going in a "dishwashing stash basket" for a dutch auction here on the 28th. (6:30pm at the Lower Ohio Community Hall, in support of the Roseway River 4-H Club ... if you want to come)
Guess that's it for today.
Saturday, March 8
WWKIP Day
Does anyone know when the official date is? Going by past years I'm assuming it's the second Saturday in June; which makes it June 14th this year.
There is going to be a small event in Shelburne. Location and such will be announced later on. So far we know there will be tea, coffee and food. Hopefully some local knitters will come; there'll be 3 of us there for sure :) And some knitters from "afar" ... hey Knitterpuddlians - consider this your formal invitation!!
At the same time there will be specical displays set up at the museums about the Loyalists in Shelburne - it's our 225th anniversary. Lots of events planned throughout the year.
I updated the finger puppet count. And a delivery was made this past week. I didn't count them, just filled three bags full and sent them on their way. The daughter of a friend of mine was going in for some surgery on Thursday, so they offered to deliver them for me. Finger puppets, and 24 cast socks. :)
Have a good one!!
There is going to be a small event in Shelburne. Location and such will be announced later on. So far we know there will be tea, coffee and food. Hopefully some local knitters will come; there'll be 3 of us there for sure :) And some knitters from "afar" ... hey Knitterpuddlians - consider this your formal invitation!!
At the same time there will be specical displays set up at the museums about the Loyalists in Shelburne - it's our 225th anniversary. Lots of events planned throughout the year.
I updated the finger puppet count. And a delivery was made this past week. I didn't count them, just filled three bags full and sent them on their way. The daughter of a friend of mine was going in for some surgery on Thursday, so they offered to deliver them for me. Finger puppets, and 24 cast socks. :)
Have a good one!!
Friday, February 22
Snowing again
It's a pretty snowy evening out there. Both in the fact that it's snowing pretty hard, and that it looks pretty.
I finished the wool socks for my friend. And am now working on hubbys socks. And the thrummed mittens are there ... but not being touched right now. Not in the mood.
I worked 2.5 days in the school library today. This working all day stuff is exhausting!! Fun, but exhausting :)
Nothing much else to tell you, I lead such a boring life.
Oh!! Another thing I've been knitting a few of - cast socks. Not using this pattern, but made up my own. My friend Robyn has been knitting them, and I've done a few to help her out. Her daughter has to go to the IWK next month to have some leg surgery, she'll be in a cast from hip to toe when finished ... and will need some cast socks to keep her toes nice and toasty warm. Robyn is making some for her daughter (and I did a fuzzy pink and purple one for her), and soem to give to the IWK. She'll also be taking a delivery of puppets to them for me. Oh, I updated the puppet count.
Take Care!
I finished the wool socks for my friend. And am now working on hubbys socks. And the thrummed mittens are there ... but not being touched right now. Not in the mood.
I worked 2.5 days in the school library today. This working all day stuff is exhausting!! Fun, but exhausting :)
Nothing much else to tell you, I lead such a boring life.
Oh!! Another thing I've been knitting a few of - cast socks. Not using this pattern, but made up my own. My friend Robyn has been knitting them, and I've done a few to help her out. Her daughter has to go to the IWK next month to have some leg surgery, she'll be in a cast from hip to toe when finished ... and will need some cast socks to keep her toes nice and toasty warm. Robyn is making some for her daughter (and I did a fuzzy pink and purple one for her), and soem to give to the IWK. She'll also be taking a delivery of puppets to them for me. Oh, I updated the puppet count.
Take Care!
Monday, February 18
I give in
I'll admit defeat.
I'm sick.
No more fighting it, I'll just accept it. UGH!
I've got about as much energy as a wet dish cloth.
And it's a cold, drab, rainy day. Double UGH.
On the knitting front, I've started to turn the heel on the second sock of the second pair of wool socks that were ordered. Will have the socks finished by Friday.
I've got the first mitten of the first of two pairs that were ordered started, just about ready to start decreasing for the fingertips ... and my desire to work on them has died. After the socks are done I'll work on them.
Marti - forgot to leave you a comment ... I think a little girls lopi style sweater would be nice with your yarn. About a size 18-24 months. Yup, you can knit it, then I'll come find you and take it to give to my niece :) (just kidding ... I'd take Hank before I took a sweater!)
Have a good day!
I'm sick.
No more fighting it, I'll just accept it. UGH!
I've got about as much energy as a wet dish cloth.
And it's a cold, drab, rainy day. Double UGH.
On the knitting front, I've started to turn the heel on the second sock of the second pair of wool socks that were ordered. Will have the socks finished by Friday.
I've got the first mitten of the first of two pairs that were ordered started, just about ready to start decreasing for the fingertips ... and my desire to work on them has died. After the socks are done I'll work on them.
Marti - forgot to leave you a comment ... I think a little girls lopi style sweater would be nice with your yarn. About a size 18-24 months. Yup, you can knit it, then I'll come find you and take it to give to my niece :) (just kidding ... I'd take Hank before I took a sweater!)
Have a good day!
Monday, February 11
Snow Day
It's a snow day here. It's a snow day in Nova Scotia. It's a day to sit and knit. (yup, I dream!!)
Valentine's Day is coming. Have you bought or made something special for your sweetheart yet? My hubby is getting a sock and half. And, if I'm energetic, he'll also get a new toe on a pair of socks he already has. He already bought me my present - new leather gloves for working with the horses. Mine aren't quite like the ones pictures, but close to that. We're such a romantic couple :)
Nothing else to say. Updated the puppet count.
Have a good one!
Valentine's Day is coming. Have you bought or made something special for your sweetheart yet? My hubby is getting a sock and half. And, if I'm energetic, he'll also get a new toe on a pair of socks he already has. He already bought me my present - new leather gloves for working with the horses. Mine aren't quite like the ones pictures, but close to that. We're such a romantic couple :)
Nothing else to say. Updated the puppet count.
Have a good one!
Monday, February 4
Spoil Sports!
Jennier and Donna ... couldn't you just let me have some fun and wish for a bit longer??? I know they'll be the same ... but I'm allowed to wish, aren't I?? :) There is a set of identical twin boys in our church, known them since they were babies; they're 10 now (I think), and I still can't tell them apart. How the heck am I suppose to tell "my twins" apart when I'll only see them once in a blue moon??
Marti, the puppets we donate to the IWK in Halifax. They give them to kids when they get bloodwork done, have needles, are scared, just about anytime that a child might need some comforting. They go through about 3000 a month (if I remember correctly). I'm not sure if the hospitals in Liverpool or Bridgewater use puppets or not - I never go there, so don't get to ask. Whenever I take our son down to the IWK for an appt I always take a delivery of puppets with me. My Mom and myself, and some other friends all knit them. Mom and I give ours to my sister, and she finishes them up for us, because she's not crazy about knitting them. So, if you'd like to knit some, we'd be happy to have you do that. You can get them to the IWK yourself (they can be dropped off at the desk in the entry way if you want ... be sure to include your name and address so they can send you a thank you note). Or you can get them to me somehow. Just leave me a comment with the number that you've knit, so I can add it to my total. Anymore questions, feel free to ask.
Jennifer - guess what! No more sewing up ... at least not mine or Grannies. We've been converted to 4 needle puppet knitting. Just one little knot to do at the top, and then a face to put on. But I'm sure if you really want some to sew up I can knit some flat ones for you :)
I'm thinking that once I get some things finished that are in my knitting pile I want to do two of these for the twins.
That's it for today. Spoilsports!
Marti, the puppets we donate to the IWK in Halifax. They give them to kids when they get bloodwork done, have needles, are scared, just about anytime that a child might need some comforting. They go through about 3000 a month (if I remember correctly). I'm not sure if the hospitals in Liverpool or Bridgewater use puppets or not - I never go there, so don't get to ask. Whenever I take our son down to the IWK for an appt I always take a delivery of puppets with me. My Mom and myself, and some other friends all knit them. Mom and I give ours to my sister, and she finishes them up for us, because she's not crazy about knitting them. So, if you'd like to knit some, we'd be happy to have you do that. You can get them to the IWK yourself (they can be dropped off at the desk in the entry way if you want ... be sure to include your name and address so they can send you a thank you note). Or you can get them to me somehow. Just leave me a comment with the number that you've knit, so I can add it to my total. Anymore questions, feel free to ask.
Jennifer - guess what! No more sewing up ... at least not mine or Grannies. We've been converted to 4 needle puppet knitting. Just one little knot to do at the top, and then a face to put on. But I'm sure if you really want some to sew up I can knit some flat ones for you :)
I'm thinking that once I get some things finished that are in my knitting pile I want to do two of these for the twins.
That's it for today. Spoilsports!
Saturday, February 2
Happy Ground Hog Day
It's overcast, so no shadow ... so what does that mean???
It's certainly a windy day. Or as Pooh would say "blustery". Strong winds, thankfully no rain with them!
Nothing exciting going on here.
I'm working on wool socks that a friend ordered. And finger puppets. Up to 668 so far! That's with just 3 or 4 of us knitting. Imagine if we had more knitters??? Wanna knit some finger puppets??
We've learned that the twins are going to be identical. Can't wait to find out if it's nieces, nephews or one of each :)
It's certainly a windy day. Or as Pooh would say "blustery". Strong winds, thankfully no rain with them!
Nothing exciting going on here.
I'm working on wool socks that a friend ordered. And finger puppets. Up to 668 so far! That's with just 3 or 4 of us knitting. Imagine if we had more knitters??? Wanna knit some finger puppets??
We've learned that the twins are going to be identical. Can't wait to find out if it's nieces, nephews or one of each :)
Friday, January 25
fabric
I went fabric shopping yesterday. Going to make some shirts for Katie to wear in her Western Riding classes this summer.
I've attached a picture of what I got. The pink was supposed to be the collar and cuffs of the purple with pink and gold fabric, but when I got it home and washed, I don't care for it as much as I did in the store. Think I might use the purple as collar and cuffs on both ... unless I get to another fabric store.
What do you think? Is the pink too pink for that fabric?
What do you think? Is the pink too pink for that fabric? The pink paisley in the background is a cheater quilter scrap I picked up at Frenchy's - thought some of the fabric in it might be usable for accents.
Still shaking my head and smiling over the twins.
Thursday, January 24
I'm so excited
Hubby's sister called last night to tell us that she and her hubby are having a baby in July. YIPPEE!!!
She emailed today to tell us that they are having two babies in July (if not ealier, you know how twins can be).
Now, what should I put on my knitting wish list for twins? Hopefully she'll find out in March what they are, and will let us know. Any suggestions anyone? I like simple knits, I have knitter ADD and lose interest quickly. (that's why you never see a sweater in my blog... I don't do them)
TWINS!!
She emailed today to tell us that they are having two babies in July (if not ealier, you know how twins can be).
Now, what should I put on my knitting wish list for twins? Hopefully she'll find out in March what they are, and will let us know. Any suggestions anyone? I like simple knits, I have knitter ADD and lose interest quickly. (that's why you never see a sweater in my blog... I don't do them)
TWINS!!
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