Zinger Knits on and on----especially Socks - :-)

2012-01-29T22:15:00.003-09:00

Baby Hat #19

Baby Gifts--- Hat and Owl CoCoon

2011-11-04T06:00:00.001-08:00

The Owl Sweater is coming along!

2011-11-04T05:55:00.000-08:00

October in Alaska .... Brrr

2011-10-28T13:57:00.004-08:00

It's been awhile but here goes...............

WIP - I've got several thinks going. Owl Sack for a friend's daughters baby... Owl sweater.. which I need to finish.
I got Chase's Christmas stocking out. A pair of socks or 2 to finish.

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow is Devin's 2nd birthday.. it would have been Ken and mines 40th Anniversary. We had planned to go to Hawaii... with our friend who share our anniversary. I'm so glad that they got to go. Our friends from seattle area we're in town this last 2 week. Their kids had me over for Birthday prime rib.. I made potage stew out of some leftovers.. hmmmm good.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – “Game of Thrones” by George R. R. Martin” “Explosive Eighteern” by Janet Evanovich.

What’s on my Bed Stand/Kindle - "Heaven is for Real" I'm reading this for my book club. It's good. Lots of people don't believe it ... I do! People think everyone is out to make money. "Immature american mind" is what the atheist think. Too bad

Weather - It's getting colder and colder....still no snow!! yeah......

2011-10-28T08:00:00.023-08:00

My handsome

guys!

Duststorm!

My new grandson's blanket
I've been working on this
for many years .... Matt was
a freshman in high school when

I started this... I worked on this
during his hockey games....

Mom Slippers for a Friend

2011-09-01T16:20:00.001-08:00

New Grandson born!

2011-09-01T16:19:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the world

Leopold Witthoeft

Mom Slipper's for a Friend

2011-09-01T06:00:00.001-08:00

Summer in Alaska!

2011-06-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Is it summer yet?

2011-06-10T06:00:00.001-08:00

Arizona Vacation....

2011-05-13T07:00:00.001-08:00

2011-05-13T06:45:00.001-08:00

Knitting Baby Hats

2011-05-13T06:30:00.005-08:00

2011-05-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

Feb 4, 2011

2011-02-04T07:00:00.001-09:00

2011-01-19T07:00:00.000-09:00

First try at

Triple decrease

Happy New Years

2011-01-14T07:00:00.002-09:00

2010-12-17T14:50:00.000-09:00

Let it Snow.. Let it Snow..

2010-12-10T07:00:00.000-09:00

WIP - Chase’s Christmas stocking is ¾ done.. woo woo. 2 preemie Baby Hat down and one to go. The last one is a mock cable. Lots of fun. I’m also trying to finish the Enterlac scarf and I started a “Flower Head Band”. Cute pattern that several FNK ladies are also knitting. I hope keep Chase’s stocking done this week. I also want to line it..

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow I have Knitting Guild. Our annual Christmas Potluck. Also I’m on the nominating committee and we have to gather names tomorrow. I got the Torro Shovel… and let me tell you it works great. I have company till Dec. 27. So I’m also trying to get my baking done. It’s not working though. I have my package ready to mail to Rene but……… I’m not done baking what I want to send here. I don’t know why I’m feeling the crunch.. Christmas is 15 days away. I also decided to mail a Christmas Letter. I wasn’t really up to it but I’ll put a picture of my grandson’s on it and that will help. It looks like it’s going to snow. I just wish it warm up. It’s been 10 and below all week. BRRRRR

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – “In the Company of Others” by Jan Karon” here at work. In the car “Wick Appetite” by Janet Evanovich. I’m not liking it.. Too weird. But I’m enjoying Father Tim. At home I’ve been listening to “Gingerbread Murder”. It’s 3 books and fun to listen to while I’m baking. I finished “Mckettricks of Texas: Garrett “ by Linda Lael Miller and “Worth Dying For” by Lee Child… 5*.

What’s on my Bed Stand – I finished Triumph : life after the cult a survivor's lessons by Carolyn Jessop. It was very good. Nothing on the bed stand right now.

Weather - cold… let it snow

2010-12-03T15:03:00.002-09:00

My little dumpling

Hockey ..
Slap Shot

Thanksgiving
Cataus

Baby Gift

Charity Knitting
Preeme Hats

2010-11-12T11:13:00.001-09:00

2010-11-12T05:00:00.002-09:00

WIP - Masters Level 1 – I found out that there is an updated instructions. If you do not finish within a year you’ll have to use the new… well I decided to get the new instructions so I am starting over as I never intended on finishing within the year. I also started Chase’s Christmas stocking. Also on my needles is a preemie Baby Hat that the Guild is knitting for Charity. They have little kits with enough yarn for 3 hats.

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow I have Knitting Guild. I plan on shopping for Thanksgiving and get some of my goodies for baking for Christmas. I’m not looking forward to that. I also want to get a power shovel.. Torro for shoveling the deck . It takes me 2 days to clean my deck and an area for my dog after each snowfall. I’m bless to have the neighbor kids do my driveway. I help support there hockey habit.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I just finished “Queen of the Night” by JA Jance. 4*. I’m also listening to “ Tough Customer” by Sandra Brown in my car. Last month I listened 18 different audio books .. I worked allot of overtime while working on our Dealer show. They helped me get through it. The best where - “The Red Queen” by Philippa Gregory, “Half Broken Horses” Jeannette Walls, “The Lonely Polygomist” by Brad Udall, “A Secret Kept” Tatiana De Rosnay, “The Whisper” and “The Mist” by Carla Neggars.

What’s on my Bed Stand – Triumph : life after the cult a survivor's lessons by Carolyn Jessop.

Weather - Cloudy skies with a few snow showers tonight. Low around 25F. Winds light and variable.

Happy Birthday Devin

2010-11-05T05:25:00.000-08:00

2010-10-09T05:00:00.001-08:00

This is a gift from a dear friend.

Qiviut Yarn that is spun by her

friend and dyed.. it's beautiful and
I can't wait to wear it.

Sept 15 --- Arizona

2010-09-15T08:41:00.003-08:00

I'm here in Arizona with my sister in law and enjoying the sun... 103 . Well it's only hot in the evening then... when the sun goes down.... to the pool and hot tub. Getting our place ready to rent for Jan. thru March...

Me and Belle riding at sunset. Usually Belle is running along side me on her leash... she was tired so she hitched a ride!

Sunset

2010-09-15T07:15:00.000-08:00

Flowers

2010-09-15T07:00:00.002-08:00

2010-08-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

2010-08-13T06:00:00.001-08:00

WIP - Masters Level 1 – Swatch 2 done… after I frogging 3 x’s. Working on a pair of socks – shorty – for my friend whos’s having Chemo weekly. I wanted to make her a hat. She requested socks to keep her feet warm during Chemo. I also cast on another “baby hat”.

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow I have Knitting Guild and a baby shower at the same time ?!!?!!.

What Audio Books I’m Listening To - I just finished “KnitTwo” the second book by Kate Jacob. 4*. set. “The Keepsake” by Tess Tess Gerritsen 5*, the book that TNT Rizzoli and Iles comes from , “One Amazing Thing” Chitra Divakaruni 4* about survivors of an earthquake. “The Help” by Kathyn Stockette, 5*.
“South of Broad” by Pat Conroy. Very Very Good A friend sent me her assortment of audio books that she’s read for the last year. I have some good listening for the weekend and plan on working on the next swatch for Masters.

What’s on my Bed Stand – “Safely Home” by Randy Alcorn. Hmm I keep falling asleep,

Weather - Cloudy skies with a few showers tonight. Low around 55F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%. Anchorage’s coldest summer. If a drop of rain falls today we will have tied the record for the most consecutive rainy days. Go figure…. 31 days of rain

Umbilical Cord Hat #11 and #12

2010-08-06T15:52:00.001-08:00

2010-07-23T07:10:00.002-08:00

These are my
beautiful
Birthday flowers
from my friend
Susan...
I love u
Susan..
Thank you

Baby Hat #11

2010-07-23T07:00:00.004-08:00

WIP - Masters Level 1 – Swatch 3 done… seed stitch. I frogged swatch 2. Baby slippers – on back burned as is the “Touch Me” scarf… and I’m on the decreases on the baby hat.

What I’m Doing – My husband’s brother and nephew get in this afternoon. We’re spending the weekend at the cabin. He will take Nick fishing and sightseeing. Brian knows his way around .. he lived in Alaska for 10 years before moving back to Minnesota. I will take knitting with me . probably

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I just finished “Friday Night Knitting Club” … very good story. I like how the women in this story all support each other. I also finish “Remarkable Creatures” and “Traveling with Pomergranates “ by Sue Monk Kidd… 5***. I’ve downloaded several books to my SANSA for the weekend, so I should be set.

What’s on my Bed Stand – “Safely Home” by Randy Alcorn. It take place in China, present day. Two college roommates reunite in China decades after they graduated. Two different walks of life. 3* so far. I plan on reading more this weekend.

Weather - CHANCE OF RAIN .. RAIN RAIN AND MORE RAIN
• Today: Cloudy with showers. High 63F. Chance of rain 40%.
• Tonight: Chance of rain 50%.
• Tomorrow: Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow night: Chance of rain 40%.
• Sunday: Chance of showers.
• Monday: Showers.
• Tuesday: Showers possible

2010-07-09T11:31:00.004-08:00

Hmmm...
Do you think I need
to weed?

July 9th - Is it really summer...oh yeah this is Alaska!

2010-07-09T07:00:00.002-08:00

Mood - Summer is suppose to be here… huh???? At least the flowers and garden are growing.

WIP- I’m working on my Masters Level 1.. so not much knitting getting down. Practice, practice, practice. I’ll try and post a picture of my finished swatches. Still working on the baby slippers. Still working on my “Touch Me” scarf… which I frogged and started over. #3 project on the needles is “another” baby hat…. Almost done.

What I’m Doing - This weekend .. home.. Friday Night Knit’s tonight and babysit my little munchkins. Tomorrow is Knitters of the North monthly meeting and annual picnic. I think I will bring potatoe salad.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - Lots of audio books… In the car…. I just finished “ The Surrendered" by Chang Lee … pretty intense. About a Korean orphanage and the aftermath o he Korean war. Also “The Double Comfort Safari Club” #1 Ladies Det." By Alexander Mc Call Smith… I just love his books. Here at work I’m listening to "Traveling with Pomegranates" by Sue Monk Kidd. This books is a true story about her relationship with her daughter. I like it.

What’s on my Bed Stand – "Looking for a Miracle" by Wanda Brunstetter - Almost done. I even spend some time reading in the Hot Tub now that it’s fixed… very relaxing.

Weather - CHANCE OF RAIN 60% …………… don’t you think ?
• Today: High 69F - Chance of rain 30%.
• Tonight: Low 54F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow: High 61F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Tomorrow night: Low 50F - Chance of rain 60%.
• Sunday: Showers possible.

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

Here's my latest baby hat.

Plan on knitting tonight at Starbucks...

Then on to the cabin tomorrow to eat smoke..

2010-06-11T05:00:00.002-08:00

This is a "baby washcloth"

See the sailboat?

Another "Umbellical" cord

Hat for a friend!

Spring has Sprung!

2010-05-21T06:20:00.001-08:00

Not a lot of knitting beeing done. This is a picture of my charity knitting hat.

I have gotten all my information and paper work for the TKGA "Master Knitting I" course.

Several of us from Knitter of the North knitting guild are meeting monthly to help encourage each other. I don't think I'll mind the knitting but the report writing is not me. With the help and encouragment from my friends maybe I'll finish. I will be working on swatches or should I say "Practice Swatches". .... LOL

WIP: I've started another "Forrest Conopy Shawl" using Knit Picks "Cloud" alpaca. It's seem sticky to me and I'm not happy with the results. I tried to de fuze and boy was that a mistake. Ripped a hole and had to start over. I will work on a little at a time. Still working on my olympic socks they are a little further. I'm also working on dishcloths for my on the go-project.

Have a good weekend... and Happy knitting

2010-04-12T10:44:00.001-08:00

On Vacation

2010-04-12T10:37:00.002-08:00

Well I'm on vacation in lovely warm Arizona... and I'm knitting... well a little. It's hot ... it's all about the pool and orange blossoms...mmmm smells soooo good.

2010-04-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

Finished another

"Baby Hat" for a

friend!

2010-02-17T16:51:00.000-09:00

Boo Boo and
Dumplin

2010-02-17T15:33:00.002-09:00

Mood- I’m tired and stressed both at the same. So much to do and so little time – it’s my work that has me anxious. We are gearing up for our Shooting Sport Show and although things are coming together.. there not. Also my elbow is killing me again. I fell earlier this week, and now my hip pain is flaring up…. I think it’s my sciatic nerve.

WIP – The Ravelympics socks. A swatch for the class on Saturday. I finished the Ear Cozies for Autumn. I love the Strawberry Smoothie pink Lamb’s Pride. I’ll save the xsmall one for charity knitting or maybe a project at the fair that I can donate after.

What I’m Doing - This week is game night. I'll be missing Friday Night Knits thegrounds. My work is piling up… working on a big project at work… so much to do.. so little time.. or rather people aren’t co-operating. Also this saturday I’m teaching knitting at a Diva Day Out at church. I have 1 hour and 20 people signed up. My plan was to let them make thier own needles… I would supply the wood dowls with points.. that was before 20 people. I have made 12 pair and I obtained some from the guild. Thank you Knitters of the North. 3 bible studies … whew Tues, Wed. and now Thursday. Our small group is going to try and meet every weeks while we Walk thru the New Testament in 90 days. At least I’m staying busy that’s for sure. Plan on babysitting the boys tomorrow.

What I’m Watching – The Olympics of course… go USA. Last night I watched Lost.. Boy are things heating up. If I was confussed before? There must be at least 3 time lines to keep track of.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I listening to Last Lion the FALL and RISE of Ted Kennedy. Rb: John McDonough - I really like it. On my MP3 I’m listening to Good Wives – Part 2 in the Little Women Series by Louise May Alcott.

Weather : Cloudy Overcast and warm. Melting … the ice is building up on my driveway- and making it hard for me.. I need to chip.

2010-02-17T07:00:00.000-09:00

This is day 3!
Done with the ribbing
on to the design!

After a mishap at the start line and tangled yarn ball being chased by doggie....

Knitting Olympics....

2010-02-12T00:25:00.012-09:00

I'm in the Ravelympics2010 - Team Yarn Harlot Fans ....EventSockHockey. I'm using the pattern Berry Season by Melissa Morgan-Oakes . I'm making them for myself. Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Merino that has been hand dyed by Nancy Sopp. The color -Alaskan Wildflower. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Or go over to my Ravelry page or the Team Alaska Blog.... see the link on my sidebar. This is going to be fun.

Let the games......er.... knitting begin.
Happy knitting
Linda

2010-01-29T07:00:00.000-09:00

Whats Up – I've been keeping busy… Things are just going. I’m taking it one day at a time. The pain is so overwhelming at tines but God will and is getting me through. January is almost over… and we gained 5 minutes of light today. Speaking of light.. I bought a SAD light for here at work… my name is now “moonbeam” and I get “Are you happy yet… Moonbeam” Went and watched Chase skate last night and went to his swim lesson on Wed. The hottub went out this week and is in the process of being repaired. Sigh.

WIP – I’m working on a new baby hat and a “14 stitch” Neck warmer the pattern is the “Fisherman’s” stitch where you knit into the row below. If you mess up… beware. I finished the fingerless gloves last week .. the last pair after making 6 pair for Christmas gifts. I frogged the pink baby hat .. to little will start a new one tomorrow and I’m signed up for th 2010 Ravelymics… TEAM YARN HARLOT and on blogger TEAM ALASKA. Now what to knit.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I just finished "The White Queen" by Philippa Gregory.
Now I’m listening to “The Priest” on my MP3 player.

Weather – 1 2 inches of snow in the works…. Well see..

2010-01-29T06:30:00.000-09:00

December Happenings

2009-12-16T06:33:00.000-09:00

I've been trying to stay busy.. knitting, cleaning house,
bible study, and cleaning the house. I'm going to have
a low key christmas. I did not decorate. Too hard. Ken
would help me with the tree and the christmas letter.
He also did some of the special treats. I did write a letter
of sorts. But will mail after christmas. I've been listening
to audio books:
On Agate Hill - Lee Smith
Anne Frank Remebered
Scarpetta Factor - Patricia Cornwell
Deep Dark Secret - Kimberly Roby
Rain Gods - James Lee Burke
Plum Pudding Murder - Joanna Flue
The Blossom and the Nettles - Diane Noble
Heaven - Randy Alcon

I've been knitting a project for my "Hand and Foot"
buddys so I can't tell. I've got to knit Chases' stocking
but the pattern isn't here yet... rats.

Fingerless Gloves

2009-11-24T00:10:00.001-09:00

I'm trying to make 6 pairs of these for Christmas presents for my "Hand and Foot" buddies.
One down and 5 to go. I plan on some heavy duty knitting over thankgiving weekend. This is my own pattern - I like this version with the thumb better!

Beaded Wristlets

2009-11-24T00:04:00.002-09:00

I took a class this weekend at our local guild...Knitters of the North.
I enjoyed the ladies - about 15 of us. We learned 2 different ways to add beads to our projects.
Carol, a local Guild member taught the class. She has the pattern for sale on Ravelry. So go over here www. ravelry and look up.

Devin's Baby Sweater and Hat

2009-11-03T15:44:00.001-09:00

Fingerless gloves and Odessa Hat

2009-11-03T08:02:00.000-09:00

Fingerless Gloves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaIPFy044sM

Odessa Hat... finally finished I added an extra
set so that my DD can put over her ponytail!

Project - Summer

2009-11-03T08:01:00.000-09:00

Baby Kimono - Baby Gift for Autumn

Nancy's dyes this sock yarn and I fell in love with
it.. it's a Cherry Hill sock yarn.. I love it~!

2009-11-03T08:00:00.000-09:00

Knitting Projects June and July

2009-07-20T22:36:00.004-08:00

Hat!

2009-05-19T21:04:00.002-08:00

Baby Kimono - Done

2009-05-19T11:52:00.002-08:00

WIP

2009-05-14T10:22:00.003-08:00

Finished Projects

2009-05-14T10:22:00.001-08:00

Hello from Seattle

2009-05-14T10:20:00.003-08:00

What's Going On - Well my husband and I are in Seattle. The last 3 months have been very hard for us. I haven't blogging much. I did try and post pictures of projects. My husband has stomach cancer - diagnoised 1/1/2002. After 9 months of chemo and radiation his scans have been good. Then this past Feb. he started having trouble swallowing but CT scan show nothing, but his tumor marker rose from 7 to 440. After a PET scan - which was delayed because of Mt. Redoubt erruptions - it showed that the cancer was indeed back. But only showed one hot spot - the same spot as before..the junction of the stomach and esphogus. Ken's onocologist in seattle want us to consider stomach surgery. The doctor at Swedish is very good and does this surgery on a regular basis. So it was off to seattle. We we're expecting a month stay. But after the sugeon got in the abdomen and they decided that the cancer has seeded around the stomach and that the surgery would be to hard on Ken and that chemo only would be the only choice. We are disappointed. We know that God is in control. The Dr. was able to put in a stent to help Ken with his swollowing and they also placed a feeding tube for use later down the line to help keep Ken hygrated. Enough about that - now on to knitting.

WIP - I've finished "The Cable Knitted Vest" before we left, And have finished the "Slouch Socks". I started Seamless Baby Kimono by Jacki Kelly. I love this pattern and I'm almost finished,

Audio Books - I've been listen to some downloaded books on my SANSA- "Lone Star Calder" by Janet Dailey. Yesterday I finished 74th Seaside Avenue by Debbie Mc Comber
and "The Art of Mending" by Elizabeh Berg. I've been downloading from the "Lending Library". The selecting is pretty good,

April 9,2009

2009-04-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

Well we leave for seattle 4/22 to see my husbands onacologist. The waiting is driving me crazy. It's in God's hands. Now we're just trying to continue as usual. It's so nerve racking.
If you believe in the power of prayer as we do please pray for my husband. He has re-occurring Stomach/cancer. He's had a clean slate for the last 5 years. Not knowing what the course of treatment is the hardest thing right now. I'm trying to knit but get side-track.
Easter is here and a time to celebrate the resurection of our Savior. Always a joyous time and we are moving forward..... Thank you in advance. I'll try and update more later.
God Bless - Linda

Friday 3/20 Spring Has Sprung!

2009-03-20T16:28:00.001-08:00

Right!

Well here in Alaska the sun is shining!!!

I've been busy with work and personal things. May husband is having a health issue so that's has been #1 priority. Knitting has taken a back seat. I'm working on the heel of my 2nd "Slouch" sock. We're gettong ready to go on vacation so I'm planning my knitting first, what clothes to pack 2nd. We have some exciting news! #1 Grandson told us the other day that his going to be a big brother!!! Sometime around the first of November.

Well I'll write more later.

If you've a mind to pray..please say a prayer for my husband! God knows!!!

Till next time

Happy Knitting

God Bless

WIP'S and Finished

2009-03-06T15:48:00.001-09:00

What I'm Doing – Work, work, work - finally the project is almost done. Now to get caught up before we go to Arizona.

WIP – I finished the birthday scarf and fingerless mittens for a friend. 2 Weeks ago I took a refresher class at "Knitting Grounds" on the Entrelac scarf. See picture. I'm making this with Trendsetters "Tonalita". The yarn is 52% wool and 48% acrylic. I'm not liking how it felts to itself. The colors are great and its so so soft. I'm planning on finishing Entrelac #1 scarf. I also took a sock class from my friend Stephanie at "The Grounds". I wanted to learn to knit socks on a small circular 12". Well for my foot size I think I'll need a 9" circular. I'm making the "Slouch Sock" out of Socks, Socks, Socks. Which is a great book. I'm to the toe decrease on #1 sock and I'm on the 3 slouch on #2 sock.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I'm listen to "Divine Justice" By David Baldacci read by Ron McLarty in the car. I find myself sitting in the driveway all the time. A great listen. Also on mu Sansa I've listened to Spare Chanfe bye Robert Parker read by Kate Burton. 3*.

What's On My Night Stand - Been to tired to read L.

What's Pod Cast - On My Sansa - I-POD – "Knitpicks", "Sticks and Strings", and Let's Knit 2-gether".

Weather – Snow showers tonight. Low 20. 1 to 2 inches of snow. Itidarod start tomorrow and after that we don't want no more stinking snow.

Slouch Socks

2009-02-13T07:30:00.000-09:00

I'm on the 5th round of the pattern.

I also have sock #2 on the needles

and I'm on the 2nd round of the pattern.

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-13T07:00:00.001-09:00

Well this will be short -
I've been working on my "Slouch Socks".
I'm knitting them on 12" circulars. I'm taking a classes at "Knitting Grounds" and the teacher is my good friend Stephanine. She has a lot of good ideas about socks. We are all enjoy the class and each other's company. I'll write more next week. I'm off tonight to "Friday Night Knit". Last week went to the cabin so I missed. Tomorrow is "Knitters of the North" guild meeting at 1PM and in the morning I'm helping with a sale - "yarn stash sale". So I'll get my fiber fix for sure tomorrow.
Happy Knitting
Linda

2009-01-29T06:30:00.000-09:00

January 28th

2009-01-29T06:00:00.002-09:00

What I'm Doing – I've been busy between work and putting Christmas decorations away. My big project is loading my "stash" on to Ravelry.

WIP – I finished the baby hat and gave to the baby. I started a birthday scarf and fingerless mittens for a friend. I'm using my own pattern for both. I made 1 fingerless mitten flat and planned on seaming but decided that I didn't like. I frogged and then made in the round. The only tricky part was the thumb hole. Woo woo I did it. I posted my pattern on my Ravelry project page. I had 2 skeins of "bumpy lumpy" yarn that my sister gave me for Christmas and it I knit the scarf out of the 1^st skein but that oh hold, made the "fingerless mittens" now I'm finishing the scarf with the remainder of the yarn.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I finished "Gone"by Jonathan Kellerman. Read by John Rubinstein. 3* I just finished with "Cruel Intent" by J.A. Jance. Very good. I'm listening to "Cross Country" by James Patterson. This is my car book. I just finish 24 hours by Greg Iles was excellent. As usual. Now I'm listening to "Spare Change" by Robert Parker. I just downloaded them from the library on my "Fuze".Download then drag n drop.

What's On My Night Stand - "The Gold Coast" by Nelson De Mille. Still...... L

What's Pod Cast - On My Sansa - I-POD – "Knitpicks" and Philospher's Zone" - Recommended by Dave Reidy from "Sticks and Strings".

Weather – Snow showers tonight. Low 16 with NEE wind. Brrr. 1 to 2 inches of snow. old and a little snow. Boooo.

Facebook and what I think

2009-01-20T13:54:00.005-09:00

I joined facebook this weekend just to help a fellow knitter who was having problems with the interface. I can not believe how invasive this program is. I'm thankful I didn't sign up at work on my break. They let us check our hotmail accts. at work... but if I had signed up at work they would have sent and invitie to my address book and then I could have been fired. They send an invitation to my blog because I have an email set up to update my blog if I want. Everywhere I go too at my computer at home and some at work I see " Check out my Facebook profile". I would never.. I repeat NEVER had signed up if I'd had known this. I might regret this yet.

Check out my Facebook profile

2009-01-18T22:22:00.003-09:00

facebook

Check out my Facebook profile

Hi Zing2000knittter,

I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events
and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join
Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile.

Thanks,
Linda

Baby Hat

2009-01-13T15:51:00.001-09:00

babyhat
Originally uploaded by zingis2000

I finally finish my car project.
3 weeks ~

Birthday Scarf

2009-01-13T06:00:00.000-09:00

IMG_4807_640x480
Originally uploaded by zingis2000

My sister gave me this scrumpsous (sp)
yarn for christmas... (I couldn't wait to knit)
And what to my delight! A surprise Birthday
invitation... but woozzz we had tickets to the "THIRD DAY" concert and so I knit onthis during the concert.. but I didn't finish.I gifted the person at church and said "I need this back" - WHAT and indian giver....no I just need to finish!

Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T16:56:00.004-09:00

What I'm Doing – Well it’s New Year’s eve…. the Christmas season is coming to an end. This is usually my favorite time.. and it is.. but it’s been soooo cold here. We were going to the cabin this weekend but that’s not going to happen. I took a few days off… so.. I’ll be knitting I hope. Tonight we’re going to friends for our annual New Years eve card game night. Tomorrow is football, football, did I mention football.. and this afternoon was …you guessed...... football. Tommorrow will be Prime rib and Yorkshire pudding. Then friday night FNK Friday NightKnits @ the ground and a little finger food and visiting and of course knitting!

WIP – I’m almost done with the baby hat. I frogged the “Odessa Hat” and have been knitting on that. This time I’m using markers and counting every row. I havea habit of forgetting the yarn over.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I just finished “Scarpetta” by Patrica Cornwell.5*** one of her better books. They have all been good. This one excellent. I’m listentingto “Gone”by Jonathan Kellerman. Read by John Rubinstein. An Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis book very good so far.

What’s On My Night Stand - “The Gold Coast” by Nelson De Mille. I’m reading this so I can read or listen to “The Gate House” which is a sequel.

What's On My I-POD – 4 episodes of "Sticks and Strings" and “Knitpicks”.

Weather - Bitter cold. Mostly clear. Low around –10F downtown -30 in Muldoon where I live. BRRRRRRR. 10:14 am Sunrise,… 3:53 pm sunset.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2008-12-24T06:00:00.000-09:00

I've been sick and been busy with baking, working and church activities!
Today is Christmas eve and we will go to Christmas Eve service with our family
then on to look at lights and then over to Richard. Home to bed then........
Santa comes!!! Tomorrow we will be at my DD house with our grandson.. it will
feel different not having anything at our house. My DS is in Mexico City with his
girlfriend!

I've attached a picture of the baby hat that's almost done. I frogged the "Odessa" hat and am starting again. I have a pattern picked out for a christmas stocking for next year. I bought the yarn but my DD said it's not the right colors...sigh.

Well everyone have a safe and blessed Christmas and New Years!

Craft Day on Saturday!!!

2008-12-09T13:55:00.001-09:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-25T06:00:00.000-09:00

What I'm Doing – We've had this awful cold that's going around… sigh and Thursday is Thankgiving! I have allot to be thankful for especially my family and my BOO BOO. Soon it will be Christmas…did I say sigh. I'm trying to get my gifts purchased and ordered if need be. Next is the Christmas letter I hope my DH will write again this year. He does such a great job. He's the writer in our family. Today he's off to pickup our son who lives 250 miles away. He's car is limping so my DH volunteered to go and get him. The roads are terrible with blowing snow and ice in the pass. He will have some "quality" time and get the scoop from him. We are all going to the cabin on Friday. I can't say that I'm going to miss shopping on "Black Friday". But it has been a "tradition" with my good friend Sally. I will miss FNK (Friday Night Knits@thegrounds) this week… I only got to stop by last week. But I did get some pictures of some beautiful things.

WIP – The "Swirl" is done… victory. I decide not to add the braid and I'm wearing it. It matches my felted bag. I've gotten lots of compliments. The Big Baby sweater well …. I keep saying I'll finish but not enough time. It is almost done…. I'm on the sleeve but I don't like how they look either. The "Seamless Baby Kimono" is still on the To Do list. Funny my sister is knitting the same! http://thecompletefabrication.blogspot.com/2007/11/seamless-baby-kimono.html. She is having problems on row 10.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – In the car – "If I'm Missing or Dead" by Janine Latus

About abuse in a family and how it snowballs. About a woman who is married to a controlling and abusive man and her sister is dealing with the same issues. I'm also listen to Heat Lightnin by John Sandford.

What's On My Night Stand – "Beyond the Quiet Hills" by Gilbert Morris book 2 in the series.

Weather – Snow shower. Low 18. About 1 inch of snow expected.

Finished at last!

2008-11-13T12:29:00.001-09:00

I finished the Blue Hat

and I had Hannah model

the "Peach" Hat! Isn't she

cute!

"THE BIG SOCK COMES TO TOWN"

2008-10-29T16:18:00.001-08:00

2008-10-10T06:00:00.001-08:00

October 10, 2008

2008-10-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

What I'm Doing – Friday- that means FNK (Friday Night Knits@thegrounds tonight) . Tomorrow KON meeting. We’re getting set for next weeks “Knit and Crochet Out”.

WIP – The "Swirl" fairisle hat project is coming along. I will post another picture you can also see it on my Ravelry page. I started another baby hat for a car project. I really need to work on my “Odessa” Beaded hat. I also need to work on the baby sweater.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To –I finished “The Broken Window” by Jeffery Deraver- a Lincoln Ryme Novel. I really liked it and I listened to and finished a playaway from the library called “The Innocent” by John Grisham. Whow it was based on a true story. How sad that some police can take advantage of their authority and think they can do no wrong. I had another playaway –Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier but I just couldn’t get into it.. the reader was – boring. I’m listening to “The Camel Club” by David Baldacci rb: Jonathan Davis. All syp and government and CIA guys. I hope I can stick with it. I finished the
adorable book “A Tooth in Time” by Sue Henry and I loved it.. it talk about knitting and weaving and she is an Alaskan writer and she talks about Alaska and she has a Dashund too named Stretch. I just loved it.

What's On My I-POD – "Cast on", Knit Picks Podcast, Letsknit2gether (Video Podcast, and 11 Episodes of "Sticks and Strings". I still haven’t listen to but I have been listening to Knik Picks Kelly Pelicum on my computer at work during lunch. She does have some good guest and she is getting easier to listen to… she becoming more familiar with the routine I think.

What's On My Night Stand – “Over the Misty Mountain” by Gilbert Morris

Weather – Rain, Wind, Snow UUUUGG High 35.

A Busy Weekend KNITTING!!!!

2008-10-03T00:19:00.000-08:00

I started 2 projects
and finish the baby hat!

2008-09-26T15:21:00.001-08:00

What I'm Doing – Well it's Friday- that means FNK (Friday Night Knits@thegrounds tonight. Tomorrow we're off to the cabin for 2 days and to get things ready for winter (eeek – don't say that word).

WIP – I just started "Swirl" a fairisle hat project. I've always wanted to try fairisle and this is a simple project that several of my knitting friends at Friday Night Knits have done. I'm working on a baby hat in the car and I need to work on my beaded hat. I need to start a baby gift. I plan on a baby sweater I have all the material just need to start. So much yarn and not enough time.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – The Broken Window by Jefery Deaver- a Lincoly Ryme Novel. Very good. Read by Dennis Boutsikaris. On a playaway from the library I'm listen to Dear John by Nicholas Sparks rb:Holter Graham. It's good but slow.. diffently a "chick read". I have another playaway –Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier. I will try and listen to at the cabin. I don't know though I already tried and it's pretty slow.

What's On My I-POD – "Cast on", Knit Picks Podcast, Letsknit2gether (Video Podcast, and 11 Episodes of "Sticks and Strings". I download to listen to on vacation but dien't get to so maybe this weekend.

What's On My Night Stand – Over the Misty Mountain by Gilbert Morris

Weather – Sunny with scatter clouds. High 52. Tommorrow Mosty cloud – High of 40F. Sunday more of the same but colders. 40 F

Forest Canopy Shawl

2008-09-25T23:53:00.000-08:00

I finally finished. I figured I had to
knit 4,500 stitches for this prayer shawl!

"So Much Yarn"

2008-09-12T06:57:00.000-08:00

A cute little yarn shop tucked in the "downtown" Seattle restuarant area. Very nice and lots of yummy yarn and very nice people. Unlike my previous experience in "Seattle" and yarn snobs.

By the way

2008-09-12T06:56:00.001-08:00

Just a note:
I won an "Honorable Mention" ribbon at the Fair! I entered the "felted clogs", not something I would have normal done, as they we're a project that I didnt' pay close attention to because they we're going on my "DH" feet! And I'm almost done with my "car project" ... the baby hat. wooohooo.

Complete Fingerless Gloves

2008-09-12T06:55:00.000-08:00

I finished the fingerless gloves while on vacation!

Friday September 12

2008-09-12T05:00:00.002-08:00

What been going on – Well we made it back from vacation. Whew was it hot in Modesto. 100 degrees is way too hot for this Alaskan Chick. There for 5 days and then we spent 4 days in Washington state. Oceanshores for 2.5 and Seattle area for 1.5 days. Hey I went to "So Much Yarn". It's a neat yarn shop on 1^st Avenue in Seattle. I saw it on Ravelry. One of my "people" had gone there early this spring and it sounded like a place to scope out. I did buy some yarn and a pattern. I'll post pictures. My DH doctor's appointment went very well…so he was all up for the journey "Downtown Seattle". (They do not have good parking). We managed to find a parking spot. $3.00 later for 30 minutes. It was worth it. They we're very very friendly and I got a link to a pattern on Ravelry that they we're knitting called "Cashmere Neck Warmer". One skein, quick gift and I plan on making! Hey how about that Sara Palin!

What I'm Doing – Tonight "Friday Night Knit @ the grounds and then "Knitter's of the North" ,our local guild, tomorrow. I've signed up for a "Lace" class next week. The class got filled up while I was gone and a friend who signed up relinquished her spot to me! Thank you Karolyn you're a jewel. Catching up with work this week has been a "bear"

WIP – The "Forrest Canopy Shawl" is not coming along as planned. I really need to finish and I will put in on the front burner to finish this weekend I hope!!! My friends husband whom I pray for while knitting it will be in the hospital this weekend for a procedure and it would be great if I could give it to her Sunday….. we'll see.I did finish the "Fingerless Gloves" and I gave the to Bobbies dear friend at Oceanshores. We cried and laughed and we miss Bobbie terribly. I worked on my "2 socks on 2 circulars" and am pass the afterthought heel.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I finished "Break No Bones" by Kathy Reich just today. And finish the playaway "The Lincoln Lawyer" by Micheal Connelly. Both we're very good. I'm listening to tge Playaway "Full Speed" buy Janet Evanovich. I just can't get into it. I also have "Full Blast" and "Thanksgiving" by Janet Evanovich… I might return till later time. I really want to start "The Broken Window" by Jeffery Deaver.

What's On My I-POD – The "Cast on", Knit Picks Podcast, Letsknit2gether (Video Podcast, and 11 Episodes of "Sticks and Strings" that I'd hope to get caught up while I'm on vacation didn't pan out. I did listen to a few but time got away from me. The "Letsknit2gether" it turning to be a very good find!

What's On My Night Stand – I finished the 2^nd book by by Gilbert Morris now in the Series "Yellow Rose" and am ½ done with the 3^rd book. If you like frontier based books Gilbert Morris is for you.

Weather – Still raining …. I was hoping for an Indian summer….

Today: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 53F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. .
Tomorrow: Rain likely. High 53F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.
Sunday: Chance of showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 40s

Finished Spiral Socks

2008-08-26T13:23:00.001-08:00

August 26th

2008-08-26T05:00:00.001-08:00

What I'm Doing – Olympics ended and I finished my project. I picked a simple pattern. "Sprial Socks" by Kathy Meggit. The socks will be for "The Knitters of the North's" fall charity project. I entered it in "Ravellympics' and TEAM ALAKA. This was an easy pattern that I picked on purpose. I knew I could finish the toes during closing ceremonies so I just knit both pairs from one skein using 2 sets of DP sz 5 needles. I would work one pattern repeat with #1 sock then the same set on sock #2. I knew I would do more watching than knitting so the total length is only 13 repeat or 12". A nice pair of socks for a women size 6. There's a method to my madness. I will post a picture later. We leave for vacation tomorrow night. We're going to California for a softball tournament then to Seattle for doctor's appointments then to Oceanshores to visit a friend.

WIP – The "Forrest Canopy Shawl" is on its last repeat, then the edging. I'm taking that and my 2 socks on 2 circulars with me. I also plan on finishing the "Fingerless Gloves". Well Il have to because when we get to Oceanshores I plan on giving them to Bobbies' walking buddy.

What Audiobooks I'm Listen To – I finished "Bones to Ashes" by Kathy Reich. It was so good I'm now listening to "Break No Bones" read by Barbara Rosenblat. The playaway I'm listening to is "The Lincoln Lawyer" by Micheal Connelly. I've been listening while I'm tanning as its light weight and easy to carry in your pocket. I'm listening to "Scream for Me" by Karen Rose on my CD-Player!

What's On My I-POD – "Cast on", Knit Picks Podcast, Letsknit2gether (Video Podcast, and 11 Episodes of "Sticks and Strings". I hope to get caught up while I'm on vacation. I came across "Letsknit2gether" and I've listen to a few. It's very good. Lots of information on knitting and a good listen.

What's On My Night Stand – If finished "Deep in the Heart" by Gilbert Morris now I'm reading book 2 in the Series "Yellow Rose".

Weather – Autumn… fall.. rain

A little cabin time- In the wilderness

2008-08-22T06:00:00.002-08:00

This is me this past weekend Knitting for the 2008 Ravelympics-

This spiral socks. By the fire with a little TV. Just hanging out!

Enjoying the Alaska summer

2008-08-22T05:58:00.001-08:00

This is the
Ravelympics
project.

Remember
Linda
This is a
trial??!!!

This is my
current
"small"
project
for the
car and
take along

2008-08-08T06:30:00.002-08:00

Finally done!
The felted
Slippers

August 8, 2008

2008-08-08T06:00:00.003-08:00

What I’m Doing – Olympics starts tonight! I’ve joined TEAM ALAKA (http://teamalaska.blogspot.com) see link on side bar and Ravelympics. Tomorrow a wedding. And of course Friday Night Knit @ theground.

WIP – I felted my DH slippers. See the pictures I posted. I'm thinking of entrying in the State Fair. Not my first choice ..but a "done project" that hasn't been soiled. Rather plain. Nothing to write home about. Ladies in the guild have been encouraging us enter even the simplist of items.The “Forest Canopy Shawl” is on hold and I’m almost done with the second baby sock. I will cast on the Spiral Socks for the “Olympic Team Alaska". I’m going to try 2 on 2 circulars.

What Audiobooks I’m Listen To - In the car I’m still listening to “Break No Bones” by Kathy Reich read by Barbara Rosenblat. I finished "Silent in the Grave" by Deanna Rayboural. I’m listen to “Lovely Bones”at work, written and read by Alice Sebold. Very heart wrenching. It slowly grows on you. I’m still listening to the playway called “Bad Business” by Robert Parker when I’m at curves.

What's On My Night Stand – I finished Dee Henderson’s book “God’s Gift”. Now I’m reading “Deep in the Heart” by Gilbert Morris, a christian writer. I’m really enjoying this light reading about the Texas frontier.

Weather – Chance of a shower or two during the evening, followed by partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 48F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. High tommorrow near 55F with occasional rain showers. Sunday - Cloudy with showers. High around 55F – 50% chance of rain.

2008-08-01T07:00:00.002-08:00

"HAPPY
BIRTHDAY"
to me

Cute
little
Belle

Oh yes
my DH
slippers
I plan on
felting
this
weekend

Wild
Lupines
at the
cabin

2008-08-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

What I’m Doing – Lots of weddings. One this weekend and my DH niece next weekend. So there’s showers and events this weekend. My class re-union is also next weekend. I’m not sure that I’m up for that. I’m still thinking about a project for the “Olympics” and Team Alaska.
WIP – The “Forest Canopy Shawl” is coming along. I only had to frog one time this week. I finished the baby hat and I’m to the toe of one of the socks. The socks… 2 at a time on 2 circular needles is still slow. I think I’ll make the charity project for the Guild for the “Olympic Team Alaska". I ran off the pattern yesterday. They are more like slippers rather than socks. “Spiral Socks” is the name of the pattern.
What Audiobooks I’m Listen To - In the car I’m listen to “Break No Bones” by Kathy Reich read by Barbara Rosenblat. "Silent in the Grave" by Deanna Rayboural. It’s a 19th Century mystery that takes place in England. Dukes and all that stuff. I’m listen that at work. I’m listening to a playway while I exercise called “Bad Business” by Robert Parker. Read by Joe Mantegna. Good while I’m working out on the bike or at Curves.
What's On My Night Stand – Still reading Dee Henderson’s book “God’s Gift”. It’s good for the hottub. I’m also reading one other but I’ve forgotten the name.. a frontier 1800 – life near the Mississippi river.
Weather – Cloudy intervals. Low near 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow: Mainly cloudy. High 62F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High 59F. Winds light and variable. Chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 50s - more rain.

2008-07-18T06:05:00.003-08:00

What I’m Doing – We are planning on going to the cabin tomorrow for a day. Some serious knitting will be done. I’ll be finishing up my DH “felted clogs”. I almost done but I ran out of yarn…boo hoo. Also will work on the socks and “Forest Canopy Shawl”. I’ve got to figure out what project I want to work on for the “Olympics” and Team Alaska.

WIP – I’m still working on the “Forest Canopy Shawl”. I am almost finished another baby hat for a gift that I started last week. This is a project for in the car. Baby socks next. And then there’s the socks… 2 at a time on 2 circular needles. I’m planning on the afterthought heel. This project is going slow because I’m using the yarn that I dyed last year. It’s pretty wild. I’ll try and post a picture this week.
What Audio Books I’m Listen To – Well several - “Fearless Fourteen” - by Janet Evanovich and “Miracle at Speedy Auto” by Alex McCall Smith. I finished “The Third Angel” by Alice Hoffman 3*, “Sundays at Tiffany’s” by James Patterson, -2*, “SAIL” by James Patterson 4*, “Hold Tight” by Harlen Corben 4*.

What's On My Night Stand – I finished “BEFORE GREEN GABLES” by Budge Wilson. 5**** and I’m reading a Dee Henderson book whenever I sit in the hot tub. Very relaxing.

Weather - The pitts…………… Rain - Rain – go away for good.Today: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 61F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies and more Rain. A big front headed our way.

2008-07-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

This is
the
"Yellow
Baby
Hat"

Dog Days of Summer-----NOT

2008-07-15T06:28:00.000-08:00

Almost done

with the 2nd

slipper... I ran

out of yarn...

RATS............

I'll have to go

thought my

stash.

Friday June 20th.... Summer at last

2008-06-20T07:00:00.008-08:00

WIP and FO’s - The Lily Chin sweater is still on my needles no progress. My DH felted slippers well… I worked on but I’ve had to frog because the current on is tooooo big. The Fingerless gloves (see the picture) are almost done. These are the ones I’m finishing for my dear friend that died in January. All done but the thumbs. I also have 2 socks on 2 circulars going!!!! I’m trying this technique and using my “ugly” yarn that I dyed last year.

What I’m Doing - Game Night tonight. No FridayNightKnit http://fridaynightknit.blogspot.com for me tonight but I will go by before. I think the weekend will be nice… looks like sun. I will work my flowers!!!l And Chase is going to spend the night tomorrow night!!!

What’s On my I-Pod - “Sticks and String” pod-cast

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - “firefly lane” by Kristen Hannah.Read by Susan Ericksen

What’s on My Nightstand – I just finished “Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson – it was wonderful!! I also finished this week at the cabin “When Me become gods : Mormon polygamist Warren Jeffs, his cult of fear, and the women who fought back Stephen Singular. Very interesting.

Weather :
Tonight: Cloudy intervals. Low 51F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 64F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low 52F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sunday: Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 56F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

2008-06-17T06:00:00.001-08:00

Fingerless
Mittens

Felt Slippers

2008-06-13T06:33:00.000-08:00

"Elton-John"

2008-06-13T03:40:00.000-08:00

This is the

"Forest Canopy

Shawl" ...

those "white"

stripes are

dental floss-

life lines