Classes finished last week, which means that exam season is in full swing. For the next 10 days I will be going MIA while I study and write my final papers. Assuming I keep to my rigorous study plan, I should still have time to knit, but I may or may not have time to update the blog. So far I am pretty much on schedule and decided to take a quick break to update and catch up on my message board reading. Also, looking at the clock, it is almost time for Knitty Gritty. My parents' basic digital cable plan includes DIY Network, unlike my plan up in Boston. Yay! Last year my cable company had a special going on the expanded package so I had the channel, but this year I wasn't too keen on forking over the extra money, especially because I am not usually home at this time of day.
So for now, I will sign off and catch you on the flip side of exams.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Another secret revealed
It is time once again to reveal a "surprise" project that has been on my needles the past few weeks. This particular project was a gift for a very dear friend of mine for her birthday. Before I post the picture, I must say that this project has been one of the most fun, most challenging, and most satisfying projects I have knit to date. It may even surpass socks in terms of how great my love is for this project. What could possibly take the place of socks you ask? This cute teddy bear:
And I could not be happier that he has a loving home in which to live and his new mommy will love him just as much, if not more, than I do! :-) (although I must admit, I felt a bit like a mother bird watching her baby bird fly away from home, in a sad, but happy and proud way)
Specs: He was knit from the "Thomas" body pattern in The Knitted Teddy Bear with Jaeger Matchmaker Merino 4-ply and US 2 needles. He has a yellow T-shirt that is not quite finished because I had a few counting/sizing issues, but all that is left to do is sew up the seams.
And I could not be happier that he has a loving home in which to live and his new mommy will love him just as much, if not more, than I do! :-) (although I must admit, I felt a bit like a mother bird watching her baby bird fly away from home, in a sad, but happy and proud way)
Specs: He was knit from the "Thomas" body pattern in The Knitted Teddy Bear with Jaeger Matchmaker Merino 4-ply and US 2 needles. He has a yellow T-shirt that is not quite finished because I had a few counting/sizing issues, but all that is left to do is sew up the seams.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
When it rains, it pours
As you may notice, my yarn diet counter reset as of yesterday afternoon. I almost made it 4 weeks without a yarn purchase (exception for projects already planned...) In fact it was 27 days and 23 hours... Oh well. It was worth it. In the mad rush that was the Lime & Violet Etsy store update yesterday, I scored some beautiful hand dyed sock yarn in the Pickled Punks colorway.
Today I signed up for the Yarn4Socks.com Sock club for June. I received the April pattern and yarn, but have not cast on yet because I've had other projects that needed work. Plus that was yarn that stayed back in Connecticut. I have learned that I should only take a few projects up to Boston with me. Not only do more projects get finished, but I have fewer distractions from school.
And finally, I ordered two Jean Greenhowe Designs Booklets: Christmas Special and Christmas Treasures. Over the last few months I had been debating buying them and today, with Carlos's encouragement, I bought them from Frugal Haus. Eventually I want to have the whole collection of these adorable patterns -- they look like they will be lots of fun to knit and will make great gifts, too!
Happy Knitting everyone
Today I signed up for the Yarn4Socks.com Sock club for June. I received the April pattern and yarn, but have not cast on yet because I've had other projects that needed work. Plus that was yarn that stayed back in Connecticut. I have learned that I should only take a few projects up to Boston with me. Not only do more projects get finished, but I have fewer distractions from school.
And finally, I ordered two Jean Greenhowe Designs Booklets: Christmas Special and Christmas Treasures. Over the last few months I had been debating buying them and today, with Carlos's encouragement, I bought them from Frugal Haus. Eventually I want to have the whole collection of these adorable patterns -- they look like they will be lots of fun to knit and will make great gifts, too!
Happy Knitting everyone
Monday, April 16, 2007
In awe
Before stopping for lunch, I had to make another update. I just turned the heel of the Jaywalker and I must say that turning the heel will forever amaze me. Pure knitting genius.
Progress Report
I had set some rather lofty goals for myself to play catch up with my knitting this weekend. Let's see how I fared:
Finish one Jaywalker sock. Not quite. I am at the heel flap though, so not too terrible considering I was only 1/2 way down the leg a couple days ago...
Turn the heel on the pink ribbon sock. Not so much. Although, I did complete one ribbon repeat (out of 3 for the leg), which I am happy about.
Complete all of the pieces of the surprise so that they can be assembled. No, but I did assemble the three pieces that I did have finished and only have 4 small pieces to knit. So again, not too terrible.
It may seem that I have failed, but I still consider today part of the weekend, so there is still hope! School is not in session today because of the Marathon/Patriots' Day, giving me plenty of time to knit. That is if I can pull myself away from the computer.
Finish one Jaywalker sock. Not quite. I am at the heel flap though, so not too terrible considering I was only 1/2 way down the leg a couple days ago...
Turn the heel on the pink ribbon sock. Not so much. Although, I did complete one ribbon repeat (out of 3 for the leg), which I am happy about.
Complete all of the pieces of the surprise so that they can be assembled. No, but I did assemble the three pieces that I did have finished and only have 4 small pieces to knit. So again, not too terrible.
It may seem that I have failed, but I still consider today part of the weekend, so there is still hope! School is not in session today because of the Marathon/Patriots' Day, giving me plenty of time to knit. That is if I can pull myself away from the computer.
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