Happy New Year!

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!

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!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

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!

I finished the Blue Hat and I had Hannah model the "Peach" Hat! Isn't she cute!

"THE BIG SOCK COMES TO TOWN"

October 10, 2008

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!!!!

I started 2 projects and finish the baby hat!

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

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

"So Much Yarn"

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

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

I finished the fingerless gloves while on vacation!

Friday September 12

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 1st 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 2nd book by by Gilbert Morris now in the Series "Yellow Rose" and am ½ done with the 3rd 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

August 26th

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

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

This is the
Ravelympics
project.

Remember
Linda
This is a
trial??!!!





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

Finally done!
The felted
Slippers

August 8, 2008

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.

"HAPPY
BIRTHDAY"
to me

















Cute
little
Belle













Oh yes
my DH
slippers
I plan on
felting
this
weekend













Wild
Lupines
at the
cabin

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.

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.

This is
the
"Yellow
Baby
Hat"

Dog Days of Summer-----NOT

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

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%.

Fingerless
Mittens














Felt Slippers

"Elton-John"

This is the

"Forest Canopy

Shawl" ...

those "white"

stripes are

dental floss-

life lines

Made for my almost
sister Renee's New
Granddaughter

What’s Going On - We're staying home this weekend. I hope to plant flowers, go garage saleing, and KNIT.

WIP – I'm still working on DH felted slippers - I did get allot done. I'm on the 9 section of the Forest Canopy Shawl" and...... I'm sure happy for life-lines. I'm thinking of getting some of the "new NORO sock yarn" that Zaynab just got in - I'll take a picture of it after I decide on the color--- like I need more sock yarn.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – "The Front" by Patrica Cornwell.. read by my favorite reader... Kate Reading. In the car - "Critical" by Robin Cook read by George Guidall.
I finished "Compulsion" by Jonathan Kellerman rb: John Rubinstein. 5* very good.

Weather - Summer might be here? We saw the sun today! But it sounds like rain for the weekend....
Tonight: Cloudy with a few showers. Low 47F. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers. High 57F. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday: Cloudy with a few showers. High 56F. Chance of rain 30%.

Finally done!

No time to

blog this week..

see you next time.

What’s Going On - – Memorial day on the way!!! Finally a 3 day weekend.

WIP – I’m working on the “Forest Canopy Shawl”. I think I finally got the hang of it. I love the way you can add a life line with the “knit pick” needles. Now if I can remember the Yarn overs! I’m also trying to finish the “buttonhole” purse. I plan on giving it to a friend moving to Illinois. I taught her to knit last year. She’s a natural. I also have been trying to finish my “baby socks” that I started from the “Sock Seminar” in April.

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 working on my DH “felted clogs”. I work on felted items when sitting by the “fire”

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I finished “HOME TO HOLLY SPRINGS” by Jan Karon. I love Father Tim and I’m glad this is the first of a series. I also finished “THE 2 MINUTE RULE”. Now I’m listening to “THE SISTERHOOD” by Michal Palmer. Very good. A medical murder mystery.
What's On My Night Stand – PEOPLE OF THE WEEPING EYE by Kathleen O’Neal Gear and Micheal Gear. Very good. About the people of America- The great Mississippian chiefdom's from long ago before civilization and Columbus. The authors are very knowledgeable historians and archaeologists. Almost done then on toe “BEFORE GREEN GABLES” by Budge Wilson.

Weather -
Today: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 51F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 56F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Occasional showers possible. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.
Monday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Buttons and

NO bows!

It's done and

in the mail!

What's up – Well it’s Friday and time to update. It’s Boo Boo’s birthday weekend so it will be busy. Also tonight is game nite. I plan on going by knitting first then on with hubby. The short row seminar last week was good and I was able to work on my short row scarf or rather start over. The technique we learned does look better. I was not picking up my stitch correctly. Next week we gear up at work for the summer. I think things will be a little slower here with the gas $$$. I finished my friend’s babysweater for her Great Grandson yesterday and got it in the mail today. His birthday is the 23 and Boo Boo’s is the 21st so they are very close in age. I also sent Renee her Birthday present. A book on Looming and a small loom for making baby hats.

WIP - I blocked the babysweater using the wet towel method. It worked great. I think finding the buttons and sewing them is one of the hardest things when it comes to sweaters. I think I will always try attached the buttons while I knit.. it makes it so much easier. I started the “Forest Canopy Shawl”. Several people on Friday Nights are knitting. There are several pictures posted on “Friday Night Knits” blog. I also started the “Toe up Socks” – Magic loop technique. Man … finally settled on the “figure-8” cast on.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – Still listening to "Home to Holly Springs" by Jan Karon. And the car – “2 Minute Rule” by Robert Crais, RB: Christopher Graybill. It’s a book about ex-con Max Holman who get out of jail and tries to connect with his son. The son (a police officer) gets killed before that can happen and Max tries to put the pieces together. Very good so far.

Weather : Is is summer yet?

What's up - "Friday Night Knit" at "The Ground" tonight - I'm going to work on the baby sweater. Tommorrow is the "Knitting Guild" and a "Short Row" seminar.... and my husband has a run early in the morning. Sooooo off to the race.. then I'll race to the seminar... then I'll race over and pick up my husband... then he'll race back at 3PM and pick me up.. whew I'm tired just writting that.

WIP - Well the baby sweater is finished. I've blocked it and tonight I'm going to finish weaving in the ends and I might look for buttons. Hope to finish this weekend. If I have time I will start my socks .. the 2 on 1. I'm finishing the small baby sock .. the one from the March Sock seminar. They don't fit Chase so I will have to wait and see who will be the luck baby!

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I'm listening to "Home to Holly Springs" by Jan Karon.
Father Tim travels back to his boyhood home. I just love listening to this story .. expecially through Scott Sower. He's such a great narrator.

Weather : - Rain ... Rain.. GO AWAY
Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies. Low 39F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies. High near 55F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 41F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 52F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday: Chance of showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Finished!

Now I just

need

buttons

and weaving

and sewing

up the arms!

This is the
Sweater














This is the
snow ..I
thought it
was April 25th

Mood- Happy - off to "Friday Night Knit" at "The Ground" tonight. I can't wait to see all my knitting friends. But it's snowing .. and they say don't drive....

WIP - Finishing on a baby sweater that my late friend. Needs to be done by May 5th. Whoops I better hurry. I will post a picture of WIP. I am also working on 2 socks at the same time. I am going to frog though.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I've been listening to "Sticks and Strings" and "Knitpick Podcast" with Kelley Petkum. The subject is interesting... but I wish she would just read her script. I don't exactly know what it is.... She talks then a long pause.. anyway when she interviews people she's allot better. She is improving.

Weather : It's snowed today 6 inches and is still snowing. Is it really spring or is it "Global Warming"?

Mood- Tired .. just got back from vacation. Learned today that Pauline is back in the Hospital. My daughter is having an OPEN HOUSE tonight so I will miss knitting.

WIP - While on vacation I start a pair of sock with the yarn I had dye earlier at the workshop put on by the guild. I decided that I’m going to frog all the project I have on needles that I don’t like pattern or what is going on.. ie wrong yarn… project not working out…etc. Why waste the time and effort if I don’t like. So this was the first project to be “FROGGED”.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I listened to the “THE OUTLOOK” by Micheal Connelly 5*****. I also listened to “LONG TIME GONE” by J. A. Jance, read by Tim Jerome 4****. I actually read a book too.. “The Parting” by Beverly Lewis. 5*****.

Weather :
Tonight: Cloudy intervals. Low around 30F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 47F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy skies. Low 33F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 46F. Winds light and variable

Here are the
booties..
err.....
Only One!









Baby Hat
with ribbing
to keep it on!

What’s up - We had a wonderful Easter!

WIP – The “Blue boy baby sweater” is finished!!! I have also finished a newborn hat.. hmm. The booties I made with matching yarn.. well that’s another subject. I didn’t have enough yarn. So I’m going to keep as a sample. I need 6 oz of yarn on size 3 needle. Oh well I though I weighted 13 oz. Guess not. Everything is on hold for now. Fingerless gloves, scarf, etc. Now I have to figure what to take on vacation to Az.

What I’m Doing - My husband and I are headed for Az. We have someone to watch the dog and someone to say at the house and we are are having one of our bathrooms remodeled while we are gone. Lots going on. We are have my DH father’s memorial service next week so we will have lots of family. The Az. House has been sitting for 9 months…hmmm lots of cleaning but then lots of sun. I’ve got to pack and get everything ready.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – I finished “Lady Killer” by Lisa Scottoline- I loved it. I’m just finishing ”Double Cross” by James Patterson. Very thrilling.

Weather : Its spring.. hoorah and the roads are dry but all the cars are muddy.

I finally
finish
The Baby
Blue
Sweater.

This is a
Mellisa
Leapman
pattern..
I'm really
enjoying
the pattern

Up close
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personal...

not a good

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