tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151502592024-03-13T05:47:20.736-07:00chrissy's random life...a knitting blogChrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09110168035042134388noreply@blogger.comBlogger460125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-18472548928615065012014-06-18T16:36:00.000-07:002014-06-18T16:36:16.075-07:00Lactation Cookies...I decided to make some lactation cookies today. Not that I really need them, but I thought it would be a good excuse to make and eat some cookies. I adapted <a href="http://www.justmommies.com/blog/2013/02/the-best-damn-lactation-cookies-youll-ever-eat/">this recipe</a> to my own liking.<br />
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The first batch is out of the oven, and they're good. I'd make them again.<br />
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Recipe: </h3>
1 cup unsalted butter<br />
3 tbsp almond butter <br />
2 eggs<br />
1 1/2 cups lightly packed brown sugar <br />
1 tsp vanilla extract <br />
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6 tbsp water<br />
3 tbsp ground flax<br />
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2 cups all purpose flour (I usually do 50% white flour and 50% whole wheat when I make cookies - will do this next time)<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt <br />
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4 tablespoons brewers yeast<br />
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1 1/2 cups regular rolled oats<br />
1 1/2 cups quick oats<br />
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut<br />
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1/2 cup dark chocolate chips<br />
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips<br />
1/4 cup white chocolate chips<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees (f). Mix water and flax in separate bowl, set aside. Using a mixer, cream butter and almond butter with brown sugar, beat in eggs, add vanilla extract. Add in flax mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Bake for 15 minutes. Makes approximately 60 cookies, depending on the size of your scoops.<br />
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The Spinning</h3>
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Two years ago I bought 2 Shetland fleeces from Schoonover Farm in Washington. I bought Logan's fleece, which is a lovely moorit, and Jewel's fleece, which is a really nice silvery-gray. <br />
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I washed both fleeces when I got them, but haven't done much with either of them since. I managed to keep most of the fleece with their lock formation intact, and last night, I pulled out Logan's fleece to start preping for spinning. <br />
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Since this is a ram's fleece, it's a little more coarse than Jewel's lady sheep fleece, but still not as coarse as I thought it would be. <br />
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Here it is -<br />
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I have about 2 pounds of this clean fleece, and I've toyed with the idea of sending it out to be pin drafted, but I thought I'd try my hand at carding it first.<br />
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I have a set of Schacht 72 pin/inch curved hand cards, and I really like them. I originally had a set of Ashford hand cards, but I love the finished maple that the Schacht hand cards feature. I confess, I also have the Schacht mini hand cards...but here are my full-sized cards -<br />
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I decided to make punis to spin, which are pretty popular right now. I wanted to see if I could make them myself, since buying punis is really expensive - although if you factor in how much work they are to make, they're not expensive at all! This is a very labour intensive way to process fiber, and I'm already sporting a huge blister on my thumb from rolling them.<br />
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I used this YouTube tutorial on making punis -<br />
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Take my word for it, you want to avoid googling 'punis' if you can. Most results have nothing to do with punis...<br />
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I also used the advice given by Gourmet Stash in <a href="http://www.spinartiste.com/featured-artist-kate-blaney-of-gourmet-stash" target="_blank">this article</a>. She makes really amazing punis. She goes into more detail about punis, including how to spin them on <a href="http://gourmetstash.com/what-are-punis" target="_blank">her website</a>.<br />
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I'm just using a 14" long 4.5mm bamboo knitting needle to roll them. It's a little slippery, but it works. I've made about 10 now, and the ones that look the best were made when I had the least amount of fiber on the cards.<br />
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The Sweater</h3>
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I'm making fast progress on my Lucky {you} cardigan for Jack. The size 4 is really quite large and I'm thinking that it will be a couple of years before he can wear it, but that's ok, it's not like he's going to stop needing sweaters.<br />
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I'm really pleased with how the sweater is turning out. I love the big chunky cables!<br />
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I've decided I'm going to omit the pockets, since knit pockets have the tendency to droop at the best of times, especially if they're used, and little boys tend to put things in their pockets. I figure he'll probably wear this with jeans, so he can use the pockets in his pants if he needs pockets.<br />
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I've made really comprehensive notes on my Ravelry page for this project. You can find it <a href="http://ravel.me/chrissythegreat/v682q" target="_blank">here</a>. I'm toying with the idea of making a size 2 for him next, just so he has one to wear sooner. I have 3 hanks of Cascade 220, which provides almost the exact yardage the pattern calls for. With my progress so far, I think I'll likely only have to use 2 hanks though, so I could pick up one more and make a second one pretty easily.<br />
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I toyed with the idea of making the pie myself, but I always find pie making to be overly messy and time consuming, and since I don't do it often, I find my pastry is a little hit or miss.<br />
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Instead of pie, I made apple crisp! I wouldn't say this was a compromise, since apple crisp is such a great dessert no matter what you compare it to, and truth-be-told, I don't like pie crust anyway.<br />
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I did my own thing recipe-wise, and we liked our result so much, I had to write it down.<br />
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Recipe</h3>
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Topping:</h4>
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar<br />
1 cup flour<br />
1/2 cup rolled oats<br />
1/2 cup quick oats<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
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3/4 cup softened (room temperature-ish) unsalted butter<br />
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Filling:</h4>
8-10 Jonagold apples (or tart-ish, firm apples of your choice)<br />
2 1/2 tablespoons flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
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Preheat the oven to <b>375 degrees (F)</b>. Mix dry ingredients together for topping, then cut in butter using a pastry blender. Set aside.<br />
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Meanwhile, peel, core and slice the apples (I cut mine into 1/2"-1/4" wedges). Coat with flour and cinnamon. I just sprinkled the flour and cinnamon over the apples in the pan, then tossed them with a couple of spoons. I remembered just as I was finishing this, that the easiest way to do this is to put the apples in a ziploc freezer bag with the flour/cinnamon mixture and shake it.<br />
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Put the apple mixture in a rectangular pan that measures approximately 8" x 11".<br />
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Sprinkle the topping over the apple mixture and <b>bake for approximately 45-55 minutes</b>, or until crisp topping is browned and apples are the firmness you desire in a crisp.<br />
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On another note...</h3>
Jack is 3 months old today! He was playing on his play mat while I had my coffee and updated this post (about 5 feet from him) when I noticed things had become a little quiet. I looked over and there he was sleeping on his side! He's just started turning on his side consistently and constantly in the last week.<br />
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He's been sleeping a little more than usual in the last few days, and it's so neat to watch his new skills emerge when this happens! Last night he slept from midnight to 6am, then 7am to 8:30am, then he was up for about an hour before falling asleep again.<br />
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He seems to nap and lounge until about 1pm on a lot of days and then he's up from then until about midnight with a few mini naps (10-30 minutes) in between. Not ideal, but at least we're getting a little more sleep at night.<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09110168035042134388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-84405003060443797332014-06-11T09:08:00.001-07:002014-06-11T09:23:13.274-07:00Cast on: Lucky {you} <div dir="ltr">
I cast on for the Lucky {you} cardigan, by Solenn Couix-Loarer, last night. If you'd like to learn more about the pattern, here is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lucky-you" target="_blank">Ravelry link</a>. Solenn has designed both a kids' version and adults' version of this sweater (the adults' version is called Lucky {me}), and honestly I'm dying to make a matching one for myself out of the same yarn.</div>
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The yarn I'm using is my favorite workhorse yarn, Cascade 220. Oddly enough, I think this might be my desert island yarn...I could knit with it forever.<br />
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Early stats:</h3>
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The pattern:</h4>
Lucky {you} by Solenn Couix-Loarer, knit from the top down in one piece with raglan shaping. I'm knitting the size 4 because I have just enough yarn for it. This means it'll likely be a while before it fits Jack, but I'm trying to knit the size that maximizes the amount of yarn I use instead of having 3/4 of a ball left.<br />
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The yarn: </h4>
Cascade 220 in color number 8400. I have 3 hanks of this yarn, which is just enough for the size 4. The color is a lovely salt and peppery gray.<br />
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The needles:</h4>
4.5mm Hiya Hiya sharps. I have a fixed circular in this size as well as an interchangeable in the same size. For now I'm using the fixed (24" cord), but if I go up to a longer cord, I'll switch over the the interchangeable. I'll do the ribbing on 4.0mm needles.<br />
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Gauge: </h4>
I just finished a sweater out of Cascade 220 on 5.0mm needles with a gauge of 17 stitches per 4 inches. This sweater calls for 18 stitches over 4 inches, so I've just gone down 1 needle size and didn't swatch. I figure the 4.5mm needle will take me down at least 1/4 of a stitch every inch. So far, I'm liking how the fabric knits up and I don't think I'd want it any less dense. <br />
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Today's thoughts: </h4>
I'm hoping to get through the yoke today during naptime. Jack is 13 weeks old today (he'll officially be 3 months old tomorrow), and he slept for a full 8 hours last night (11pm-7am) for the first time. Most nights we get about 2-3 hours of sleep at a time, so this is cause for celebration! Too bad I was convinced he wasn't going to stay asleep when he went down at 11pm (he usually goes down between 12am-2am), so I couldn't sleep until almost midnight.<br />
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We're thinking about making a trip out to 88 Stitches in Langley today to pick up yarn for my next adult sized sweater. More on this later. <br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09110168035042134388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-15427919844974797292014-06-10T08:43:00.000-07:002014-06-11T08:43:51.838-07:00Thoughts on Blogging...When I started blogging
originally, I looked at it as a way to keep track of my knitting
projects, and once I started using Ravelry in mid-2007 I stepped away
from blogging and just tracked my projects there.<br />
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Since
stepping away from this blog around that time, I have tracked my
projects in a number of different ways, including an audio podcast,
videocast, Ravelry, Flickr and Instagram, not to mention my Snappy
Stitches blog for a brief period when I was sewing more than knitting
(due to a wrist injury). <br />
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Let's just say, I've never stopped tracking. <br />
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A
few days ago I was using the neighbour feature in Ravelry, which tells
you who you have the most projects and queued projects in common with,
and I noticed a few projects I had in common with one person were listed
as 'queued' not as actual projects. It dawned on me that I had a lot
of projects from the pre-Ravelry days that I never entered into my
Ravelry projects, so I pulled up this old blog with the thought that I'd
add some of my older projects into Ravelry finally.<br />
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Once
I started looking back and reading a few of my older posts (did I
really sound like that?!?) it occurred to me that my little knitting
blog was about so much more than just tracking my knitting projects and
progress - it captured little snippets of my life that likely would have
stayed forgotten memories if not for a passing mention couched in that
day's (or week's) knitting.<br />
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It occurred to me that I
liked having this record of the mundane as well as the bigger life
events (how much I felt I needed that weekend, that dh had proposed, the
first time I magic looped [sometime in 2005 I think], bringing home our
kitties).<br />
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So I'm back! I'm going to blog again about random life events - the mundane, the spectacular and everything in between!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09110168035042134388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-73739248815710308602008-09-03T07:38:00.000-07:002008-09-03T08:29:13.292-07:00Noro Striped Scarf...I'm working on a highly addictive project right now. I mean, can't put it down, knitting instead of eating and sleeping, addictive. <br /><br />I'm referring to the <a href="http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/2007/04/noro-scarf.html">Noro Striped Scarf</a> made famous by <a href="http://brooklyntweed.net/">Brooklyn Tweed</a>.<br /><br />Here is my progress so far ---<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SL6hkEyWjLI/AAAAAAAABXQ/PoAsXFYnCAw/s1600-h/IMG_3783.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SL6hkEyWjLI/AAAAAAAABXQ/PoAsXFYnCAw/s320/IMG_3783.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241804657438133426" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I picked up 4 skeins of Noro Silk Garden (original weight) from the Three Bags Full Anniversary Sale last weekend (omygod it was a zoo in there, but that's a story for another day). <br /><br />I cast on first thing Sunday morning, and couldn't put it down. I can't wait to see what color each new stripe will be, and how it will interact with the next stripe from the other ball. <br /><br />This scarf may be fairly plain, but it is certainly not boring to knit. I also love that the 1x1 rib looks like stockinette, but without the curling.<br /><br />At this rate, I'll have it all done by next weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-71832609447160296672008-08-31T12:24:00.000-07:002008-08-31T12:49:43.946-07:00Seedy Slouch Hat!I test knit this hat for the designer, Christa Giles, a few months ago, but I had to wait until it was released before I could post about it.<br /><br />So, here it is ---<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLrzcInAWdI/AAAAAAAABXA/_zUIBF3Yrrk/s1600-h/IMG_3750.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLrzcInAWdI/AAAAAAAABXA/_zUIBF3Yrrk/s320/IMG_3750.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240768781071964626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Of course I've forgotten which colorway I used, but the yarn in Malabrigo Silky Merino, and the pattern only takes 1 skein! <br /><br />In case you're interested, the pattern can be downloaded from Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seedy-slouch-hat">here</a>. It's a quick knit, and it looks great on.<br /><br />And the back---<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLrzceFTa1I/AAAAAAAABXI/UKfHPD73Pn0/s1600-h/IMG_3755.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLrzceFTa1I/AAAAAAAABXI/UKfHPD73Pn0/s320/IMG_3755.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240768786836187986" border="0" /></a><br />I know I'll be getting a lot of use out of it this fall. The only annoying thing about this hat is all the increases at the top (it's top down). I found them pretty fiddly on dpns. Seriously though, the finished product is totally worth it. <br /><br />I'm going to make myself another one out of the Malabrigo Silky Merino I picked up from Three Bags Full yesterday (it's turquoise).<div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-86553084019075858232008-08-30T18:58:00.000-07:002010-01-04T16:14:36.936-08:00Saturday, Woo Hoo!This weekend was another much needed weekend for me, especially after a fairly hectic payroll week!<br /><br />Proof that I still knit socks -<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLn8UuHgfMI/AAAAAAAABWw/Zvnocp-NUOE/s1600-h/IMG_3746.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLn8UuHgfMI/AAAAAAAABWw/Zvnocp-NUOE/s320/IMG_3746.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240497074329386178" /></a><br /><br />It's funny - I get a very different feeling when I knit socks compared to any other projects. I think it's serenity. This one is going to be knit in one of the patterns from Sensational Knitted Socks ( the first one). I'm not sure which one, but I'll have to decide soon, because if the ribbing gets any longer, it'll just be a ribbed sock!<br /><br />Juno Regina is going really well. I'm in the boring middle part, which is pretty much 42" of the same lace row followed by a purl row. I think I need a day of two off from it. I am about 30" into it. I just remembered that I have yet to take a picture of it.<br /><br />Stu and I just got home from a nice walk down at Kits beach. We grabbed some Starbucks and sat on a bench 10 feet from the water and watched the sunset.<br /><br />I spent the early half of the day at Three Bags Full on Main Street attending their 2nd Anniversary Sale. There were lots of deals to be had, as well as cupcakes. It was really nice to be surrounded by "my people". It's funny, because I heard at least two other people use that exact phrase today.<br /><br />This morning I told Stu "I have to go to the yarn store. My people are congregating" . He found that highly amusing.<br /><br />Here's my haul from all the shopping this morning -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLoiYBymvbI/AAAAAAAABW4/aOptQM9VgcM/s1600-h/IMG_3742.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLoiYBymvbI/AAAAAAAABW4/aOptQM9VgcM/s320/IMG_3742.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240538912591887794" /></a><br /><br />If you go to <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2811850205_f5d1735f0c_b.jpg">my Flickr page</a> you can see exactly what everything is.<br /><br />I had a great time, and I'm looking forward to doing some more knitting!<br /><br />PS. The Cherry Tree Hill Super Sock was 50% off! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-41774917713421304752008-08-24T17:40:00.000-07:002008-08-24T17:44:51.527-07:00A Few Realizations....This particular colorway is my favorite yarn color ever!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLH_3SR04hI/AAAAAAAABWg/r8My6P9W3Lc/s1600-h/IMG_3735.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLH_3SR04hI/AAAAAAAABWg/r8My6P9W3Lc/s320/IMG_3735.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238249166873092626" /></a><br /><br />The bottoms of Redd's feet are very hairy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLH_3pIgwjI/AAAAAAAABWo/0Myq1_PAMMk/s1600-h/IMG_3736.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SLH_3pIgwjI/AAAAAAAABWo/0Myq1_PAMMk/s320/IMG_3736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238249173008040498" /></a><br /><div>Isn't it great when vacations are productive? ;)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-33205787367544864032008-08-19T11:46:00.000-07:002008-08-19T11:48:20.304-07:00For Those Who Wonder What I Do When I Have Too Much Time On My Hands...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKsVSjqtWLI/AAAAAAAABWY/WUZeadTYu1Q/s1600-h/cat+in+scarf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKsVSjqtWLI/AAAAAAAABWY/WUZeadTYu1Q/s320/cat+in+scarf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236302400304535730" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-52683665995631975952008-08-18T18:12:00.000-07:002008-08-18T18:17:19.032-07:00WInners!!!!Alright, thanks to the random.org we have 2 randomly selected winners!<div><br /></div><div>I'm totally excited to announce our two winners!</div><div><br /></div><div>In no particular order:</div><div><br /></div><div>1) allergicmom</div><div>2) knittinginpink</div><div><br /></div><div>Congratulations ladies!</div><div><br /></div><div>Email me and let me know which color family you like most, and whether you'd like 100% superwash merino or 70% superwash merino 30% seacell. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-90999016373697873242008-08-17T21:50:00.001-07:002008-08-18T13:34:53.841-07:00Hot Weather & Hot Lights Don't Mix!I just finished photographing *most* of the yarn I've dyed up so far, and boy are the lights for my lightbox hot! <div><br /></div><div>I decided to finish off with a group picture - and here is some of it!</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKj_6NdTHbI/AAAAAAAABWI/x47kZrlh5YI/s200/IMG_3706.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235715942328245682" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">All 100% Naturally Dyed!</span></div><br />All of these will be up in the <a href="http://www.yarnsprout.com/zencart">shop</a> at some point tomorrow. I'm glad you guys seem to be enjoying the <a href="http://yarnsprout.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8">Pattern Tamers</a>. I know I am!<br /><br />I'm trying to get back in the habit of blogging, so forgive me if I post fairly frequently.<br /><br />Oh yeah, I almost forgot - I still haven't taken any pictures of Juno Regina yet! I'll try to get some tomorrow. For those who don't know, we're having a Juno Regina knit along on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/http">The Manic Purl</a>.<br /><br />I'll also be announcing the winner(s) of the contest (started a few posts ago if you're behind on your reading). You still have about 2 hours to enter!<br /><br />See you guys tomorrow!<div><br /></div><div>ETA: *By naturally dyed I mean that I only use dyes I extract from plants. I only use alum as a mordant - because it's not considered particularly harmful. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-33226728509096296852008-08-17T11:35:00.000-07:002008-08-17T11:38:32.996-07:00Afternoon Plans...I plan on playing with these -<div> <div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKhvuezUzEI/AAAAAAAABWA/BnAnA8UM8VQ/s200/IMG_3659.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235557411151203394" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Mini-skeins of yarn (each one is only about 6 inches long).</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be fiddling with acid dye colorways. Hmm.....what could I be up to?</div><div><br /></div><div>One last reminder that you have until midnight tonight (PST) to drop me a line if you want to win some naturally dyed yarns (see 2 posts previous). </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-77612179846010905232008-08-16T15:36:00.000-07:002008-08-16T19:41:53.971-07:00Home For A Rest...Today is day one of my one week vacation! I desperately need some R&R and I'm looking forward to a week of knitting and relaxing.<div><br /></div><div>I'm going to leave the yarn give away open until midnight pst tomorrow night - so if your interested, make sure to leave a comment on my last post.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKeILwr4khI/AAAAAAAABVo/X2UBsexRcsc/s200/IMG_3655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235302827470393874" /></div><div>FYI - I just got Episode 9: Olympic Knitting up on Libsyn, so check your iTunes if you've been waiting for another episode of The Manic Purl Podcast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I got my first order from Eat.Sleep.Knit last night, and I've "run" my first mile of their yarn marathon! This is going to be the easiest marathon EVAR!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKeIMB3EAnI/AAAAAAAABVw/UXLlb8jc43w/s200/IMG_3653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235302832080683634" /></div><div>The pictures are of the goodies from Eat.Sleep.Knit ----</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKeIMaY5fJI/AAAAAAAABV4/lovr4qr-PnY/s200/IMG_3657.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235302838665051282" /></div><div>2 skeins of J.Knits Lace-a-licious! in Boston (blue) and Pueblo (green-ish), 1 skein of Claudia Handpainted in Teal Party (teal and brown), and 1 skein of Yarn Love Marianne Dashwood in contentment (blue, green, grey).</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-29077799988220646762008-08-11T18:32:00.000-07:002008-08-11T18:38:22.315-07:00A Few More Buttons...I figured it would be best to have some Yarn Sprout button options for those who are interested.<br /><br />For those who like the pinks -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKDofplviOI/AAAAAAAABVY/qwZ22E52riQ/s1600-h/ysbutton1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKDofplviOI/AAAAAAAABVY/qwZ22E52riQ/s200/ysbutton1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233438397442263266" /></a><br /><br />For those who like the purples -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKDofsKsPCI/AAAAAAAABVg/5aJyxQ4rv2Y/s1600-h/ysbutton2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SKDofsKsPCI/AAAAAAAABVg/5aJyxQ4rv2Y/s200/ysbutton2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233438398134107170" /></a><br />Remember to link them to www.yarnsprout.com!<div><br /></div><div>Now for the good stuff - </div><div><br /></div><div>Are you interested in a free skein of Yarn Sprout 100% Naturally dyed yarn? </div><div><br /></div><div>In an attempt to get Yarn Sprout "out there" a little more, I'd like to give a few skeins away. The only catch is that you need to have a blog so you can blog about your experience with Yarn Sprout!</div><div><br /></div><div>Leave me a comment if you are interested in a free skein, and I'll draw names from a hat in a few days!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-80740602001870704952008-08-04T11:12:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:14:23.958-07:00Yarn Sprout Button...As requested - here is the Yarn Sprout button!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SJdGjNQRTzI/AAAAAAAABVQ/I9WRJfYLXxo/s1600-h/yarnsproutbutton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SJdGjNQRTzI/AAAAAAAABVQ/I9WRJfYLXxo/s200/yarnsproutbutton.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230727062881390386" /></a><br /><br />Please save it to your own server. Thanks!<br /><br />For those who are interested - I managed to get the 8th episode of The Manic Purl Podcast up last night, and I am now knitting a bunch of lace.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-46718945256914476302008-07-30T07:16:00.000-07:002008-07-30T07:23:12.284-07:00The Big Reveal...Alright guys, I know I've been absent for a while, but I can finally show you what I've been working on!<div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SJB5KBc4LxI/AAAAAAAABVI/ycUHWcd6aPw/s320/flamenco.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228812380472356626" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm excited to announce that <a href="http://www.yarnsprout.com/">Yarn Sprout: 100% Naturally Dyed Yarn</a> is now open for business!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be adding more stuff later this week, so don't forget to bookmark the site! </div><div><br /></div><div>I'd also be forever appreciative if you'd help spread the word!</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-16677752790041676992008-07-27T20:41:00.001-07:002008-07-27T20:41:52.049-07:00Summer Lounging<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/apothecary/2707975981/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2707975981_2e66eede0e.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/apothecary/2707975981/">redd</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/apothecary/">Martin Lopatka</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> You'd never know that Redd is afraid of cameras! <br /><br />I just wanted to pop by and let you guys know that there will be a big yarn-y announcement later this week. <br /><br />Stay tuned....</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-80310815943827113822008-07-26T07:07:00.000-07:002008-07-26T07:41:45.670-07:001 Month...I can't believe it's been almost a month without blogging. I feel like I've forgotten how to type!<div><br /></div><div>I am alive and well, and I really appreciate all the inquiries into my well being. </div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to pop on here, and let everyone know that my absence is not from some big falling-out with knitting, nor is it from a desire to stop blogging. It is simply caused by me overcommitting myself. </div><div><br /></div><div>When it rains it pours, and for some reason this always has me go and find a hose to spray myself with at the same time - if you get what I mean. My mom always says that I never have nothing going on. </div><div><br /></div><div>We did finally find a new person at work, but somehow - and I really have no idea how this happened - I have even more work to do! I still love my job, but honestly, I love it more when it's not taking up 10-12 hours a day. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our new person is excellent, and the perfect fit, which makes me endlessly happy. We also have got 2 other new people in our office, and 3 new site supers, and for some reason I've become the go-to person for questions, which is also creating a lot more work for me. Of course, with expansion comes more new people, and my payroll has ballooned in the last month and a half. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today is our work barbeque for 150 people, and somehow I am in charge of that too! </div><div><br /></div><div>On top of all this - I have decided to start my own business with the hopes of one day working full time at it. I'm not quite ready to launch yet, but you guys will be the first to know when it's good to go. I'm pretty sure you'll be interested in checking it out. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SIs0GHgFUHI/AAAAAAAABU4/loLfPOJVPlk/s1600-h/IMG_3480.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SIs0GHgFUHI/AAAAAAAABU4/loLfPOJVPlk/s320/IMG_3480.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227329072191066226" /></a>As for the podcast - I am not abandoning it - it's just on a temporary hiatus. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are all in good health, and the cats are having a wonderful summer of catching bugs and waking up at the crack of dawn. </div><div><br /></div><div>I promise I'll be back soon. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hugs to all!</div><div><br /></div><div>Chrissy :)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-32399127619289469932008-06-29T05:50:00.000-07:002008-06-29T05:57:10.537-07:00Black Sheep Gathering 2008 - The HaulHere's what followed me home from the Black Sheep Gathering this year. I think I'm going need a bigger coffee table if I keep this up. I had to go get another storage bin last night to keep all this stuff safe, and it filled the whole thing!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SGeFZ0Sl-OI/AAAAAAAABUo/wxLcqM5jf28/s1600-h/IMG_3324.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SGeFZ0Sl-OI/AAAAAAAABUo/wxLcqM5jf28/s320/IMG_3324.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217285371911862498" /></a>And yes, those are 8 hanks of Socks That Rock, and enough fiber for more than 3 sweaters. Hey, I never claimed to have self control. <div><br /></div><div>If you want more details, I talked about the festival on the podcast this week. I'm also going to be talking about it more in the next few shows.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, considering it's before 6:00am on a Sunday, I'm going to go get myself a Caramel Machiato from Starbucks.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great Sunday!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-14561322835690260602008-06-09T18:41:00.000-07:002008-06-09T18:46:42.811-07:00Well, Well...What Do We Have Here...?Could it be? Is it? Why, yes! It is a finished pair of Monkey socks!<div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SE3cQRzH80I/AAAAAAAABUU/3pRSZqXcFyE/s320/IMG_3276.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210062516151382850" /></div><div>Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A. (free on Knitty.com).</div><div>Yarn: Yarn Love Elizabeth Bennet in the Awakening Earth colorway.</div><div>Needles: 2.5mm 32" Knitpicks circular needle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SE3cRC-vsMI/AAAAAAAABUc/h8JM5FOy6_g/s320/IMG_3280.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210062529353461954" /></div><br />Started and finished in less than a week! I wasn't sure how much yarn I'd have for these, so I opted for only 4 ankle repeats.<div><br /></div><div>More on the podcast this week. I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">almost</span> sound normal!<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-31478568939133809642008-06-07T15:51:00.000-07:002008-06-07T16:02:43.399-07:00Mr. Greenjeans - Modeled!We finally got a bit of sunshine today, and I took that to mean that it was meant to be that I get a few pictures of me modeling <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTgreenjeans.html">Mr. Greenjeans</a>. <div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SEsRxP_37MI/AAAAAAAABTs/QR7LNvgrxbQ/s320/IMG_3288.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209276931789810882" /><br /></div><div>This is my favorite sweater ever! It fits perfectly, and the color is really great on me - if I do say so myself!</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SEsRxy6psrI/AAAAAAAABT0/Bn_5KIqOiZ4/s320/IMG_3289.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209276941163147954" /><br /></div><div>I think I will definitely be knitting at least one more for me (and maybe one for my mom).<br />This is the medium size and it took about 3.25ish skeins of Dream In Color Classy in the Blue Lagoon colorway (teal is my fave!).</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SEsRyolgMUI/AAAAAAAABT8/nwne55hEa14/s320/IMG_3290.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209276955569959234" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had to wear my new Love (1) Ravelry tee, because that is really how I feel about this sweater.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SEsRzIb-ZdI/AAAAAAAABUE/KdXqLKF6eSY/s320/IMG_3292.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209276964119930322" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I can't believe how slimming it is. I guess it nips in at just the right place.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SEsRzzAX3xI/AAAAAAAABUM/pmHk8-NiTtA/s320/IMG_3294.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209276975546883858" /></div><div>The only alteration I made was knitting plain ribbing on the sleeves, and ending the bottom of the sweater with a bit of plain ribbing. Other than that, it's knit exactly as written.</div><div><br /></div><div>PS. The podcast will be back next Saturday (I've been battling a really bad sinus infection all week and I still don't sound normal).</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, what are you waiting for? Go knit your own <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTgreenjeans.html">Mr. Greenjeans!</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-7906374234770382362008-05-31T08:21:00.000-07:002008-05-31T11:38:04.703-07:00Apparently I Fell Off The Face of The Earth!Mr. Greenjeans is finished! <div><br /></div><div>In the end I opted for 4 buttons. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SD4hj3qwkRI/AAAAAAAABTk/IBWCksPd1S0/s1600-h/IMG_3237.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SD4hj3qwkRI/AAAAAAAABTk/IBWCksPd1S0/s320/IMG_3237.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205635119409303826" /></a>The yarn I used was Dream In Color Classy and I just used 3 and a bit skeins. This yarn is fabulous! </div><div><br /></div><div>The colorway is Blue Lagoon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry to be a bit absent from the blog lately. Work has been crazy and the podcast has been really time consuming.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm going to spend the rest of the weekend relaxing - and doing minimal stuff for work. I might go and get a new Lexie Barnes bag - you know the one that's just little and rectangular and has a detachable strap? I think it would make a great summer purse. For some reason I like that yellow and brown-ish colorway. I've got to ditch my huge white leather purse. It's too heavy and definitely needs cleaning. It's actually a lot more grey and dingy than white.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you're all having a great one! </div><div><br /></div><div>PS. Episode 5 - Do Not Fear The Short Row is ready for download.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-71732301727962681522008-05-14T06:49:00.000-07:002008-05-14T09:05:03.663-07:00More Wool Tourism is Afoot!I am so totally jazzed! Stu and I decided to drive down to Eugene, Oregon and go to the Black Sheep Gathering in June! Woot!<br /><br />Does anyone know which vendors are going to be there?<br /><br />I am officially on a seriously strict yarn diet - but I am going to go nuts when I'm at Black Sheep. Stu already knows this - I told him I was going to take his personal amount too (each person gets to bring a certain amount through customs for free).<br /><br />I'm making super great progress on Mr. Greenjeans. I'm almost done the body. I'll definitely be finished by tonight - then it's just the sleeves and the ribbing. I'm on track to make my goal of finishing before the weekend. <br /><br />I'm also hard at work on the 3rd Episode of the Manic Purl Podcast. It'll be up Saturday morning. <br /><br />By the way - I just had an awesome customer service experience at the Loopy Ewe. Everyone go shop there to support a fabu store! <br /><br />I hope everyone's having a great week!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15150259.post-86328603342969882562008-05-10T13:09:00.000-07:002008-05-10T14:10:01.099-07:00I *Heart* Mr. Greenjeans...This is exactly how far I've gotten working on <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTgreenjeans.html">Mr. Greenjeans</a> ----<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SCYBk7pCklI/AAAAAAAABTM/JMJ4rczpADU/s1600-h/IMG_3223.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SCYBk7pCklI/AAAAAAAABTM/JMJ4rczpADU/s320/IMG_3223.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198844553842561618" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Front</span></div><div><br />I already love it! Seriously. I cannot wait to finish it so I can wear it! <div><br /></div><div>So far it's fitting me perfectly, and the yarn is so soft and squishy. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SCYBl7pCkmI/AAAAAAAABTU/5OtEPM-in8I/s1600-h/IMG_3225.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SCYBl7pCkmI/AAAAAAAABTU/5OtEPM-in8I/s320/IMG_3225.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198844571022430818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Side</span></div><div><br /></div><div>I love the Dream In Color Classy in Blue Lagoon. It is so totally my color. I actually think that I border on obsession with teal.</div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SCYBmLpCknI/AAAAAAAABTc/Jp-isnUe0cI/s1600-h/IMG_3226.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1fty61gp2LI/SCYBmLpCknI/AAAAAAAABTc/Jp-isnUe0cI/s320/IMG_3226.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198844575317398130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Back</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll keep you posted on my progress. I'm just about to start the cabling.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">By the way - The Manic Purl - Episode 2: Lace Stole My Heart is up. It is also searchable on iTunes! Woot! </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Come on over to my blog for more details. You'll like it. I promise.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6