Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Socks Swaps
Can anyone tell me where the hell October went?! Socktoberfest is almost over; I will be taking full advantage of the last few witching hours left in attempt to finish a sock. Meanwhile there have been some finishes over here just in time for the deadlines. I finally finished a pair of socks that needs to be in the mail today. I do not want to show them just yet since this pal is not so secret and might take a peek before they reach her door. I had a lot of fun putting together this Hogwarts Sock Swap package for her and I hope she enjoys it as much as I did. She already sent my package ahead of the deadline so imagine my surprise when I came home one night and my sweetie says that I have a really cool package waiting for me!
Really cool indeed! I am keeping this box because it is so pretty.
Inside was some Burt’s Bee’s Wax hand cream, cinnamon red hots (which are gone), some yummy tea (also gone), Knit Picks Harmony DPNS in US1(now my new favorite needles because they are so smooth and pointy), beautiful stitch markers (I forgot to take a picture) some Gypsy Knits yarn( I want to say it is “Parti Gras”):
and some wonderful socks!
These are “Aurelia Socks” by Elizabeth Manning in Cherry Tree Hill Sockittome “Wild Cherry.” I am in love! She has better pictures of these on her Ravelry site.
I have discovered a new yarn that I absolutely love; these socks are going to be hard to send to my friend.
This single sock is “Drunken Bees” in Yarn Nerd’s 900 MHz sock yarn “Red Wine.” After I washed this sock the already soft yarn softened up even more, I think that my next project will have to be a pair of socks out of the “Pine Green” I have in the stash. I hope my friend has just as much fun knitting the mate to this sock as I did.
Really cool indeed! I am keeping this box because it is so pretty.
Inside was some Burt’s Bee’s Wax hand cream, cinnamon red hots (which are gone), some yummy tea (also gone), Knit Picks Harmony DPNS in US1(now my new favorite needles because they are so smooth and pointy), beautiful stitch markers (I forgot to take a picture) some Gypsy Knits yarn( I want to say it is “Parti Gras”):
and some wonderful socks!
These are “Aurelia Socks” by Elizabeth Manning in Cherry Tree Hill Sockittome “Wild Cherry.” I am in love! She has better pictures of these on her Ravelry site.
I have discovered a new yarn that I absolutely love; these socks are going to be hard to send to my friend.
This single sock is “Drunken Bees” in Yarn Nerd’s 900 MHz sock yarn “Red Wine.” After I washed this sock the already soft yarn softened up even more, I think that my next project will have to be a pair of socks out of the “Pine Green” I have in the stash. I hope my friend has just as much fun knitting the mate to this sock as I did.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Rhinebeck 2007
I have been looking forward to Rhinebeck for the last year and a half. I wanted to go last year however I had to take an exam that I could not skip so I did the adult thing and took the exam. This year I was so excited to be going to Rhinebeck that I couldn’t sleep the few nights before Saturday. My sweetie said that he would go with me (i.e. he would drive so I could knit the entire way up) so we left at 6 in the morning to make the two and a half hour trip.
I haven’t seen a sunrise in a long time; this one was beautiful. When we travel early somehow we always manage to go over a bridge right around sunrise; which always makes for a beautiful drive.
We stopped paying attention to where we were going because we were chatting too much and got a little turned around. However we managed to get back on track and arrive at the fairgrounds around 9:15am. Our first stop we hit the souvenir booth where I picked up a Sheep and Wool tote (which came in handy).
Then we booked it straight to the Fold to pick up Socks that Rock. I know that I can buy it online, but I wanted to check out the colors in person and have Scott pick out a color. I picked up STR in “Downpour”
Scott picked “Lucy in the Sky”
The line wasn’t too bad; we were waiting maybe about 15 minutes. While online I was eyeing the sheep to shoe kit, but without a wheel there was no point in purchasing one. Also while waiting I ran into Ann who introduced me to Cara.
Then I stopped by Tongue River Farms to pick up some sock yarn, which I am thinking of using for some knee highs from Meg Swansen’s Knitting.
Then off to the Blogger/Ravelry meetup.
Where I meet up with Kristy.
Scott and grabbed some lunch and then we were off to find yarn for “Bird’s-
Eye Mittens for Scott from Rowan’s Knitting for Him. We finally found some yarn in the right colors and the right softness for him from Green Mountain Spinnery.
Mountain Mohair in “Raven” and “Wintergreen.”
We stopped for a bite to eat and Scott says that if my parents are still willing to split the cost of the wheel that we can bring one home. So I called my parents right away and got the green light, I was about to purchase a Lendrum double treadle before we left the fair.
I picked up 4 oz of Merino Top in “Denim” from Stony Mountain Fibers.
Then I picked up some Merino/Tussah from Clover Leaf Farms in “Concord.”
Scott liked “Red” (again Merino/Tussah from Clover Leaf).
Then we went back to get my wheel from the WoolRoom. I purchased a Lendrum Double Treadle Complete with a pound of Coopworth.
While Scott was paying I went back to Skaska Designs to see is they still had some cashmere I was eyeing.
This may be the most luxurious yarn that I’ve ever purchased. I’ve finally learned my lesson and decided to purchase high quality yarn for a project that will become an heirloom. This yarn, although 60 yards short, is destined to become the Lily of the Valley Shawl from Lace Style.
We both had a great time at the Festival. We didn’t make it to the Ravelry Party but there’s always next year.
Other highlights:
Sheep Dogs
Sheep (I get a kick out of the “Naked” sheep)
Alpacas
Bunnies
Meeting Jess and Casey
My newly finished shawl:
Pattern: Icarus
Needles: Addi Turbos Lace US 3
Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Fino in “Rose Petal”
This was my lunch project; I kept it in my work bag and took it out on lunches, two days a week I was able to work on it for at least a half hour. I started around June and finished October 17.
Please excuse the bad hair; these photos are at the very end of a long day.
I haven’t seen a sunrise in a long time; this one was beautiful. When we travel early somehow we always manage to go over a bridge right around sunrise; which always makes for a beautiful drive.
We stopped paying attention to where we were going because we were chatting too much and got a little turned around. However we managed to get back on track and arrive at the fairgrounds around 9:15am. Our first stop we hit the souvenir booth where I picked up a Sheep and Wool tote (which came in handy).
Then we booked it straight to the Fold to pick up Socks that Rock. I know that I can buy it online, but I wanted to check out the colors in person and have Scott pick out a color. I picked up STR in “Downpour”
Scott picked “Lucy in the Sky”
The line wasn’t too bad; we were waiting maybe about 15 minutes. While online I was eyeing the sheep to shoe kit, but without a wheel there was no point in purchasing one. Also while waiting I ran into Ann who introduced me to Cara.
Then I stopped by Tongue River Farms to pick up some sock yarn, which I am thinking of using for some knee highs from Meg Swansen’s Knitting.
Then off to the Blogger/Ravelry meetup.
Where I meet up with Kristy.
Scott and grabbed some lunch and then we were off to find yarn for “Bird’s-
Eye Mittens for Scott from Rowan’s Knitting for Him. We finally found some yarn in the right colors and the right softness for him from Green Mountain Spinnery.
Mountain Mohair in “Raven” and “Wintergreen.”
We stopped for a bite to eat and Scott says that if my parents are still willing to split the cost of the wheel that we can bring one home. So I called my parents right away and got the green light, I was about to purchase a Lendrum double treadle before we left the fair.
I picked up 4 oz of Merino Top in “Denim” from Stony Mountain Fibers.
Then I picked up some Merino/Tussah from Clover Leaf Farms in “Concord.”
Scott liked “Red” (again Merino/Tussah from Clover Leaf).
Then we went back to get my wheel from the WoolRoom. I purchased a Lendrum Double Treadle Complete with a pound of Coopworth.
While Scott was paying I went back to Skaska Designs to see is they still had some cashmere I was eyeing.
This may be the most luxurious yarn that I’ve ever purchased. I’ve finally learned my lesson and decided to purchase high quality yarn for a project that will become an heirloom. This yarn, although 60 yards short, is destined to become the Lily of the Valley Shawl from Lace Style.
We both had a great time at the Festival. We didn’t make it to the Ravelry Party but there’s always next year.
Other highlights:
Sheep Dogs
Sheep (I get a kick out of the “Naked” sheep)
Alpacas
Bunnies
Meeting Jess and Casey
My newly finished shawl:
Pattern: Icarus
Needles: Addi Turbos Lace US 3
Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Fino in “Rose Petal”
This was my lunch project; I kept it in my work bag and took it out on lunches, two days a week I was able to work on it for at least a half hour. I started around June and finished October 17.
Please excuse the bad hair; these photos are at the very end of a long day.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any wool?
I’m going to my first Rhinebeck Saturday and I couldn’t be more excited!
Things I want:
Some Sock yarn
A shawl pin
Yarn for Endpaper Mitts
Yarn for Mitts for hubby
Yarn for the Tangled Yoke sweater
Yarn for a sweater for hubby
Lace yarn for either Peacock Shawl or Lily of the Valley Stole.
A Sheep Mug
A festival tote bag.
Some fiber
A lightweight Spindle
A wheel(I know I won’t be getting one of these)
What I’ll be wearing:
My newly finished, just blocked Icarus Shawl and maybe some socks if it isn’t too hot.
What I’ll be bringing:
Some socks to knit
My camera
Some Snacks
My hubby.
Rhinebeck here we come!
Things I want:
Some Sock yarn
A shawl pin
Yarn for Endpaper Mitts
Yarn for Mitts for hubby
Yarn for the Tangled Yoke sweater
Yarn for a sweater for hubby
Lace yarn for either Peacock Shawl or Lily of the Valley Stole.
A Sheep Mug
A festival tote bag.
Some fiber
A lightweight Spindle
A wheel(I know I won’t be getting one of these)
What I’ll be wearing:
My newly finished, just blocked Icarus Shawl and maybe some socks if it isn’t too hot.
What I’ll be bringing:
Some socks to knit
My camera
Some Snacks
My hubby.
Rhinebeck here we come!
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Friday, October 05, 2007
I Read Banned Books
This week is Banned Books week. I strongly believe in the Freedom to Read, nothing should be censored. As a librarian I do have to keep in mind the community that my library serves but at the same time I do not and should not keep a title out of the collection because it might upset someone. As S.R. Ranganathan says ‘every read his or her book and every book its reader.’
These are some of my favorite books and they have all been challenged or banned. Click on the picture to read the titles.
Yesterday my Yarn Nerd order came and I’m in love.
These two colors are beautiful and after much consideration I think I finally decided that I am going to keep the Pine Green for myself, the Cable Net will look better in red.
The weather finally cooperated with me and I was able to take a picture of my Bayerische Sock.
I love how the pattern looks in this color yarn (STR lightweight in Sunstone), it also matches Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
~C
These are some of my favorite books and they have all been challenged or banned. Click on the picture to read the titles.
Yesterday my Yarn Nerd order came and I’m in love.
These two colors are beautiful and after much consideration I think I finally decided that I am going to keep the Pine Green for myself, the Cable Net will look better in red.
The weather finally cooperated with me and I was able to take a picture of my Bayerische Sock.
I love how the pattern looks in this color yarn (STR lightweight in Sunstone), it also matches Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
~C
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Socktoberfest
Well if it is October then it must be Socktoberfest! Normally I set these crazy goals for myself that I could never dream of reaching, so for this socktoberfest I have four main goals:
1. Finish the second sock for my Hogwarts Sock Swap Pal.
2. Finish one crazy (Cable Net) sock for another pal.
3. Finish my Norbert socks and write up the pattern for everyone.
4. Knit a pair of knee highs.
Here’s a peek at my sock for my Hogwarts Sock Swap Pal:
I’m waiting on the yarn for my other pal. I ordered some yarn from Adam for this swap; I think that I’ll use the green for my pal and the red for a pair of Baudelaire.
This will be used for the knee highs. I’ve been sitting on this yarn since last Socktoberfest, is it a 500 yrd. skein of Scout’s Superwash Merino in “Socktoberfest.”
If I can finish any of these I’ll be happy.
“Fawkes” in STR “Firebird”
Merino Lace Socks in STR “Midsummers Night”
Bayerische socks in STR “Sunstone” which is actually finished but I haven’t been home when it has been sunny. Hopefully tomorrow afternoon I’ll get a good photo.
1. Finish the second sock for my Hogwarts Sock Swap Pal.
2. Finish one crazy (Cable Net) sock for another pal.
3. Finish my Norbert socks and write up the pattern for everyone.
4. Knit a pair of knee highs.
Here’s a peek at my sock for my Hogwarts Sock Swap Pal:
I’m waiting on the yarn for my other pal. I ordered some yarn from Adam for this swap; I think that I’ll use the green for my pal and the red for a pair of Baudelaire.
This will be used for the knee highs. I’ve been sitting on this yarn since last Socktoberfest, is it a 500 yrd. skein of Scout’s Superwash Merino in “Socktoberfest.”
If I can finish any of these I’ll be happy.
“Fawkes” in STR “Firebird”
Merino Lace Socks in STR “Midsummers Night”
Bayerische socks in STR “Sunstone” which is actually finished but I haven’t been home when it has been sunny. Hopefully tomorrow afternoon I’ll get a good photo.
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