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Clapotis
Finally
Hi all
I know it's been awhile. I've been busy. Things have been crazy since the Holidays. Hope everyone had a great one! I bought myself a laptop for Christmas and have been trying things out with it. I finally got my digital camera working to the point that I have finally uploaded pictures to Ravelry and my myspace page. I am slowly getting there.
I have been knitting a bunch of stuff as well. I finally made myself the Clapotis. I will post a picture when I get home. I am still working on an afghan for my co-worker and a scarf that I took the pattern from a stitch dictionary. I think the scarf will go into my stash for gift giving when I need one. I also just bought yarn to make a baby blanket for on of the Chicks that's pregnant.
The Special Olympics RI Fashion Show is coming up as well. I have been busy getting ready for that.
Later.
SP11 Reveal
I received a package from my secret pal last evening. I was so excited that I ripped it open and this is what I found inside:
Assorted Teas
Yarn cake of Merino Wool in gray and red (Lovely softness)
Cake of soap
Notecard set
Lip Gloss
Knitting Needle Pin
Little Cloth Bag
Thank you so much Aimee! I will enjoy all!
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PACKAGE!!!
Thank you so much Secret Pal -- you made my weekend!!!!
Another Week
Every Tuesday night 4 of my friends and I get together for what we call "Chicks' Night". Last night we found out that one of our Chicks is having a Chicklet. We were going crazy. So now, I thought I only had one more baby to knit for, but now I have two.
My cousin that is pregnant and is due in April asked me to be in the delivery room with her. I am so excited for this because I will never have a child of my own and this is going to be the greatest experience for me! She finds out the sex of the baby in one week and I can't wait so that I can get cracking on the layette for her.
More later......
Updates
A few updates for you. I finished both socks for myself and even wore them -- they came out in lovely softness.
I finished the Sweater, hat and booties for the first baby. Now I still have to decide what to make for Baby #2.
I started a scarf for myself in Meunch's Touch Me in a great teal color. That is softness as well.
I sent my Secret Pal her 2nd package. She should get it by tomorrow. I can't wait to find out if she likes everything.
That's it.
Gifts
On the knitting front I finished one of my socks and am going to start on the other one tonight.
It's Friday Again
I am now bootless and braceless. I will be in sneakers for quite a while, but at least I can walk better.
I have started to knit myself a pair of socks. I am halfway done with one. I have also started the booties for the baby gift.
Later.
TGIF
This has been one crazy week. Starting on Sunday - I broke my left foot (which is the good one). So now I am in a boot on the left and a brace on the right!
Knitting wise, I have finished all the pieces to the baby sweater and now I just have to put it together. I also finished the hat last night. So all I have left are the booties. I am excited about that!
My Secret Pal e-mailed me and told me to start loking for a package in the mail! YEAH!!
Stuff
I love this weather. It is beautiful sleeping at night with the windows open and the days are perfect. Not too hot, not too cold.
On the knitting front, I have two babies to knit for. For one, I am knitting a boat neck sweather from one of Debbie Bliss's books and I am going to knit a hat and booties to go with it. For the other one, I have not found anything to knit yet.
Later.
TGIF
My foot is back in the big boot that it was in after I have my ankle surgery last April. It is still very weak. I have sprained it twice since the surgery. Now I have to have PT and possibly more surgery.
I just sent out my first Secret Pal 11 package. I cannot wait for my secret pal to get it. I hope she likes what I sent her.
On the knitting front I am working on a sweater in Manos Cotton Stria. I am halfway done with the back.
That's all for now!
Questions from my Secret Pal
If you could only knit with one color for the rest of your life, what color would that be?
If I could only knit with one color it would be any shade of blue.
If you were far into a project and then noticed a mistake near the beginning what would you do?
Depending on the project I would either start all over or make the mistake part of the pattern.
Are you the type of knitter who has multiple projects going? Or one at a time?
I usually have 2 -3 projects going on at once.
Where is the most unusual spot you have ever knit?
It's not unusual, but at a baseball game.
Do you use Stitch Markers?
Not usually.
How do you organize your projects?
I never organize my projects.
I have multiple knitting bags.
How do you organize your yarn?
I organize my yarn by color.Are you a reader? Do you have a favorite author?
I love to read but do not have a favorite author. I just got hooked on the Janet Evanovich books.
Do you have a favorite singer or type of music?
I love all kinds of music except Rap and Country. I love Stevie Ray Vaughn.
What is your favorite snack – savory or sweet?
My favorite thing to snack on is cukes with feta cheese and balsamic vinegar.
Favorite restuarant?
Chinese
Do you have any hobbies that aren't crafty? Garden/House Plants? Cook/Bake?
Nope
Is there anything you would like me to know?
I think you pretty much covered it all.
Enquiring minds want to know more about you.
That's pretty much it. I am working on a shawl and vest right now.
Later.
Contest Questions
My hostess for SP11 is having a contest to kick off this round of Secret Pal.
Here are the questions:
1. What is the one knitting accessory you could not live without? I don't think I could live without my row counter.
2. If you're heading on vacation, do you take knitting with you? If so, how much and what type of project? I do try to take knitting with me on vacation. I will take a small, non complicated project such as a scarf.
3. Where have you travelled to that you'd consider your favorite spot? I think my favorite spot is Hawaii. Some of those small private beaches that I was taken to are just divine!
4. What is your favorite knitting book at the moment? Do you own it? Victorian Lace Shawls and yes I own it.
5. Do you listen to podcasts? Which is your favorite(s)? I don't really have time to listen to podcasts. When I did I was listening to BoogaJ's.
On the knitting front, I am working on a shawl and a sweater/shrug. Not much else going on. I have been really busy with work and helping my cousins move.
Later
Secret Pal 11 Questionnarie
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I like most fibers except fun fur and eyelash.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I use my Denise needles, but my straights I put in wine bottle holder.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I have been knitting for about 5 years now and I learned from a wonderful woman. My skill level is intermediate/advanced.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I do, but I have not updated it in quite some time.
5. What's your favorite scent?
I love anything fresh and clean/citrus
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Doesn't everyone? I love chocolate truffles
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't do anything else besides knit. I do know how to spin, but I do not do much of it.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I like pretty much everything except Country and Rap. If someone wants to make me a CD that's great but no MP3s.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like all colors.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have a roommate and no pets.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I love scarves and hats, gloves - no ponchos.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I am big into lace shawls right now.
13. What are you knitting right now?
A shawl.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Doesn't everyone?
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I love, love, love my Denise Needles!!!
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
yes and yes.
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
I do not have a UFO.
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, because I love to give people gifts.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Knitting books and Magazines and yarn.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I have everything I want (I think) I subscribe to IK.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Faire Isle
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I am a sock knitter. My foot size is 7-1/2 - 8
23. When is your birthday?
October 8th
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
As of today there are 500 people ahead of me.
I am also allergic to Cats (very much so).
Hope this helps!!!
Update
Sorry I'ts been a while since I've posted but I have been super busy.
I finished the shawl and gave it to my 77 year old aunt for her birthday. She loved it! I was happy with that.
I took a vacation and rented a beach house for a week in RI. We caught a beautiful week! It only rained one day. I ate and drank the whole week (outside of going to the beach for 1 hour per day).
I started a new shawl in a silk. It is green and purple and blue. I am loving it.
More later.
Last SP Package
Hi All
I received my last Secret Pal Package on Friday Night. My Secret Pal's name is Esther and you can check her out at Http://360.yahoo.com/mlaughalot. This is what I received:
Apple Spice Tea
A whole bag of Stick Candy
A Patriotic Cookbook
Star Ice Cube Tray
2 sets of Needles with stitch holders
Chocolate Sunflower Nuts
Felted Purse Kit
Patriotic Bracelet and last but not least
A Teddy Bear with Knitted Hat and Dress.
I love ALL of my gifts! Thank you so much Esther!!!
I am waiting to hear from the person I spoiled to see if she received the package I sent her yet.
Looking for a particular pattern
In other knitting news, I am still plugging along on the Victorian Lace Shawl.
SP Package
I received the following items.
Kitchen Towels, Patterns, hand made hat, 2 Red Hat Bracelets
1 skein of Stork in blue
2 skeins of Bernat Cotton Tot
2 skeins of Lion Boucle
2 skeins of Peaches and Cream
Thank you so much secret pal!
Updates
I am still working on my Victorian Shawl. It's coming along, not as fast as I would like it to, but still. I also bought some Manos Cotton Stria in a beautiful coral color. I am going to make a tank with a matching summer scarf. I sent my Secret Pal her second package today. I cannot wait for her to receive it.
The foot is doing better. It still is sore, but I can at least walk on it better.
Later
Hello
Hello
So, I finished another shawl and started a different one. This one is a Victorian Lace Shawl. Only a 4 row pattern. Pretty easy. I still have to block all these scarves and shawls that I knitted while recuperating from my foot surgery though. I just haven't felt like it.
I am finally driving again! YEAH!!!! It's nice to look out of my front window and see my car in the driveway.
Later!
Sorry I haven't written in awhile....
I am in the throes of the last skein for a shawl I am working on. It is coming out pretty good if I do say so myself. That's all I have been knitting for the last two weeks.
I am back to work. It is very tiring.
Later.
Secret Pal Gift
I received a gift from my secret pal -- the following is all the goodness that I received:
2 Skeins of Lion Brand Chenille in Chardonney
2 skeins of Stork in Red
a bunch of patterns
1 packet of knitting notions
Avon Hand Cream and Lip Balm
Knitting needles with matching stitch markers.
Thank you so much secret pal!
While I was recuperating I made the following items:
3 dish clothes
3 scarves
1 1/2 shawls
I had so much time on my hands and I am using up my stash!
Later
Finally!!
Finally A Post!
Sorry I've been away for awhile. Life has been extremely busy lately.
I had a biopsy done on a mole on my stomach. That was benign! Yeah!!! I was very happy about that.
The Special Olympics RI Fashion Show was last Thursday and it was a success. I don't have solid numbers yet, but I do know that the Silent Auction was up :) I even modeled. Can you believe it. I was the Petite Plus Size Model.
This coming Friday (Good Friday) I am having foot surgery. They have to repair a ligament in my right foot. I will be out of work for two-three weeks, but I will be in a stabilizer boot and on crutches for 4-6 weeks. NO DRIVING!!!!! I am going to go nuts. On the other hand just think of all the knitting time I will have! I will try to keep you updated but I may not be able to Blog for a couple weeks.
I sent my Secret Pal her first package today. I hope she likes what I sent to her.