These are the socks

This is ...the purse!!

This is my SIL Slippers...
a work in progress

This is Chase's new Sweater..
it just need buttons

Mood - It's friday .. phew at last ...it's been a hard week

WIP - I finished Chase's sweater and I am going to add 3 baseball buttons. I will make a buttonhole loop. I'm still working on SIL's Slippers. I Started a pair of socks for the "Knitting Grounds" sock challenge. This is a tube sock with a waste yarn insert where the heel is. After I create the tube and the sock is the right length. I will go back and rip out waste yarn, pick up the "live" stitches and knit the heel, the same as the toe. The pattern is k2, p2 for 1 inch, the row 1, k2,p2 - row 2 - straight knit. I will follow this pattern on the top of the sock to the toe. This is the challenge. Everything is a first for me. I attended the enterlac purse class. This is more complicated than I thought it would be. I think I have the hang of it. I will post a picture. I still need to finish the "Ribwarmer" and the "Ballet V-Neck" sweater.

What I’m Doing - We are going to the cabin Saturday and then we will have a father's day picnic on Sunday with extended family. I plan on knitting and listening to books.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - :
“The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown. It a little hard to follow.... read by Colin Stinton... he has a soft voice. I have to listen a little more before I give an opinion. Just finished "A Cold Heart" by Jonathan Kellerman very good at least a 4*. I just finished "Blessings" by Ann Quindlen, 3* and the "Hard Way" by Lee Child. A little slow at first but o.k.

Weather -
High 59 Scattered Showers . Tonight Cloudy with a few showers. Low 49F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Rain tapering off
Weekend - Times of sun and clouds. High 60s and low 50's.

Chase with his Birthday Hat on is head!! Isn't he cute. XXOOXX

Catie's Birthday socks.

Mood - Happy - I’m a grandma!! He’s a sweetheart…

WIP - Catie’s socks are done.. woohoo…. I mailed them yesterday and they will get there tomorrow….but….. Catie will be gone..she will be on the way to “Disney World.” I wasted $14.00 on postage. That’s a skein of ‘Touch Me”. Boo Hoo. "Happy Birthday Catie" even if you are playing with Mickey Mouse. I just hope they fit her. They sure look long. But my sister said that her foot is 9 ¼” sooooo I hope … I should have had her measure around her foot too. Next time I will have her send me a pair of her worn out socks. I cast on the first pair of slippers for my SIL while I was at the cabin and they are almost finished – I stopped at the cuff. I put them on a holder and will knit the second up to the same point. For some reason I only bought 3 skeins of yarn.. 1 tan and 2 green? I want a camouflage look but I think I better knit the other body of the slipper first. I got the yarn for Chase’s baby sweater and will work on the sleeves. I don’t like how long and wide they are. I put the sweater on him and he has a way to grow. I hope to finish the "Ribwarmer" with the I Cord around the edge. I only have the right front top to finish and sew at the shoulder .. then finish. I’m signed up for a class for making a enterlac purse. I already bought the kit. The teacher is the same as the “Ribwarmer” so I can always get help from her with my vest if I get stuck.

What I’m Doing - I will finish up the flower beds – almost done. We had a very warm weekend and holiday. It was the hottest Memorial we had in years. We even had a very serious forest fire. It’s finally raining and we need it, or rather the flowers and the ground does. My FIL arrives tomorrow for the summer.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - “In Cold Blood” by Turman Capote. I thought this would be a little dry…. I read while I was in school. It’s allot better than I thought. 4* so far. I finished “Two Little Girls in Blue” by Mary Higgins Clark. I’d give it a 3*. I also finished “Girls in Pants” The third summer of the sisterhood by Ann Brashares .5*. I finish “Beach Road” by James Patterson while at the cabin. I like the ending.. it’s different than I expected but that's James Patterson for you. I rate it a 4*. Next up "Blue Shoes".

Weather - High 53 Showers . Tonight Cloudy with a few showers. Low 46F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Weekend - Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

His first bath!!! He hardly cried!! He's such a sweetie.
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Here he is!
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This is the Birth-Day hat I made for our new grandson - It fit him perfect... well at least for a day or 2!
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Mood - O.K. Yeah is Friday. My daughter just called--- Sunday is the big day!!! They are going to enduce.. if she doesn’t have him before. I’m gonna be a grandma!!.

WIP - Catie’s socks are coming along although I seem to have ladder running up the inside of one of the socks. I hope I can tighten. I went to the Melissa Leapman seminar on Monday night. It was great. She is a terrific teacher. She had hand outs that made sense. She didn’t rush us and helped us along. I wish I had gotten to go to some of her other classes. I don’t think I’ll get to use information from “The Niffy Necks” for awhile… but who knows. I did buy her new book... she will ship them next week. I’m going to LYS for knitting tonight. I helped them move last week and I’m anxious to see how the new shop looks. She’s going to try and put some of the yarns by color not by brand. I think people will balk… who know. Alaskans are set in thier ways. I went to a shop in Seattle like that…the people there where SNOBS. What ever you do if you go there… do not ask “Where’s the sock yarn?”. LOL.

What I’m Doing - I plan on working on my flower’s this weekend so I will be spending $$$ at local greenhouse. I sure hope it warms up!!

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - "At Risk" by Patrica Cornwelli. I was a little disappointed.. but I guess with only 4 cd’s she could not get into detailed like she usually does.

Weather - High today 55 Low tonight 36 - The weekend forecast is cloudy and rain. Sundays high is suppose to be 60.....yeah right.

Mood - O.K. Yeah the weekend it almost here!!!! And the forecast is warm and warmer still!

WIP - The rib warmer, Ballet V-neck sweater, Catie’s socks, another ponytail hat, a baby sweater… and 3 swatches of the 5 needed for my “Nifty Necks” class. I bought yarn this week to start on slippers for my son-in-law so I have to get them started.

What I’m Doing - My LYS is moving .. tonight and tomorrow so I’m going to try and go over for an hour or so tonight b/4 EHS softball game, and again tomorrow morning. Then yard work and more EHS softball. I’m looking forward to Sunday church and relaxing.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - Split Second by David Baldacci. I only give it 2.5* .
Not very interesting.

Weather - High today 53 Low 38 The weekend forecast is Mostly sunny… Sunday might get up to 57 -- yeah it rocks~!!

Lastly today is the socks I'm knitting for my niece. She only 9 and has a long (8 7/8") foot. This is some yarn I got from good friend who also knits lovely socks.
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Lastly... these are mine swatches for the "Nifty Neck" -2 down and 3 to go. Can't wait for the class.. maybe then I will be able to finish my DD sweater.
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Another bad picture - This is the Elizabeth Zimmerman- Ribwarmer Vest. Short-rows,garter stitch. I'm almost done with the front- then attach at the shoulders and black I-Cord for finish.
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This is a bad picture of my Sweater Workshop Sweater. Novelity yarn - color-Ballet - Hmm I'm stuck on the V-Neck. I have it all blotted out but.......
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This is my soon-to be born grandson's sweater. I ran out of the "Alpac Skyblue".
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Here is a view with the "Ponytail" slot.
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Here is a side view.
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Here is a close up of the "Pony tail" hat.
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Mood/What's UP - O.K. - I'm taking it one day at a time. - I find myself wanting to dialing my mom, or thinking "I wonder what mom would say?" It takes time .... I know but right now I'm just trying to get back to "normal". On top of everything else our little doggie "Freida" got sick right after my mom passed away. We got everything under control and she was doing o.k. Things we're looking up and then she went into heart failure and we had to put her down. It was very hard for me and my son ... especially on the heal of my mom's death. I'm working with the High School softball team again this spring so that's keeping me busy and my mind other places. I'm waiting for the birth of my first grandchild!!! I can't wait.

WIP/On My Needles - Since the last time I posted .... I'm still working on the sweater for my daughter.... the V-Neck is the problem and the Yarn shop where I took the class is out of business. I'm on the right front of my "Rib Warmer" - I only have 10 more row before I cast off /with the 3 needle bind-off (I've never done before) then finish with the I-Cord bindinhg around the body. I'm waiting for my "Blue Alpac" yarn / then I can finish the baby sweater I'm knitting for my yet to be born grandson!!! I also have a pair of socks on the needles for my niece. I finished the hat for my softball buddy. I'm going to try and upload some pictures!

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - Since I last posted I've listened to 6 books .. I'm listen to "Memoirs of a GEISHA“ (5)* * * * * It's wonderful. I can't put it down. I can't wait to see the movie.

Weather - Brrr It's suppose to be spring??? Weather Bug says - 39 degrees. Snowed over night and had to brush snow off the windshield. Will be cold tonight at the girls softball game.

These are the "Hobo" fingerless mittens...my pattern. For a friend who has a "miniture" horse and chickens and needed something to keep her hands warm!
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This is the " Dune" scarf - that I worked on this week. Happy Birthday Reta.
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These are the Black Felted Mittens I made for my mom - Cascade Pastaza.
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Mood - O.K. Hey it’s close to Valentines Day. Month of Love. .

WIP - I'm am row 8 of the sleeve decrease and V-neck on my "Sweater Workshop" sweater. Tomorrow night is my first night of my Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Vest (The Easy Ribwarmer) I’m working on my swatch. I’m using “Lamb’s Pride” #M-04 Charcoal Heather. It’s 85% Wool/15% Mohair. It should be a nice break. I finished the mitten for mom, a pair of Hobo fingerless mittens, and a scarf in the last 2 weeks. Waiting at doctor’s appt. etc. I still need to work on the "Black Hat" .

What I’m Doing - Well the books I check- out were very useful. None that I’d buy though. I went to Friday “Stitch and Knit” at “The Knitting Grounds” and hooked up with my stitching buddies and that was nice. What Audio Books I’m Listen To - - "Turning Angel" by Greg Iles... was great and since then I’ve listen to ”Monster” by Frank Peretti ***, “Ya Yas in Bloom – ***, “No Place Like Home” – Mary Higgins Clark ***, Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kasdhata - ****, “Devil’ Corner” by Lisa Scottoline - *****, and right now “The Narrows” – By Michael "

What's on my night Stand - "Sleep No More" by Greg Iles. Very very good. Still I just can’t find time to read without falling to sleep.

Weather - Wet and Wild –The weather Bug says –35 with low clouds and rain. Hey it’s suppose to be Fur Rondy.. and the Dog Sled races need SNOW. High tomorrow 35 degrees Low 25.

This is the body and both sleeve before joining in the round. Next picture will be with them joined!!!! I've only frogged 2X's.
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Isn't "Freida" cute in her new sweater
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She's begging for more!!
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Freida.. your lovely in your new sweater.
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This is a closeup of the body of the "Artful-ballet" purple yarn sweater.. from the "Sweater Worshop".
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Mood - O.K. my mom's radiation is over and now I'm not a frazzled. I'm still living at her home. Trying to work 3-4 hours in the office. My husband come over and stay's with my mom. She can be alone for a short time. We're never more than 5 minutes away. (My home is 6 streets away). Tommorrow is doctor day.

WIP - I'm just starting the sleeve decrease and V-neck on my "Sweater Workshop" sweater. I'm making it out of Purple Ballet by "Artful" it's made out of 45% nylon 5% acrylic 20% cotton #247 Romeo/juliet. I'm also on the needles is a "Black Hat" for my friend Cindy. Merino Stretch which is very... soft. I will attempt to put a "ponytail" opening for her. My own pattern. Still on the needles is the headband.

What I’m Doing - Checking out books from the library on knitting. I have about 10 right now. Very interesting and fun to look through. My husband is going to come and sit with my mom on Friday night so I can go to Knitting. I can't wait.. I miss my knitting friends. I just bought some yarn to make my mom some mittens. Her gloves do not fit because of the water retention issues she is having.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - Since I finished "A Breathe of Snow and Ashes“ (5)* * * * * I've read "Ice Harvest" by Scott Phillips. I give it * * "London Bridges" by James Patterson- * * * , "Honeymoon" by James Patterson * * * *, and "True Believers" by Nicholas Sparks * * * . Right now I'm listening to "Turning Angel" by Greg Iles... at least * * * *.

What's on my night Stand - "Sleep No More" by Greg Iles. Very very good. While I'm staying here with my mom I'm reading more in the evenings so I can hear her if she needs me.

Weather - Brrr Weather Bug says -10 Below tonight with low clouds and fog. High tommorrow 5 degress Low -10 below. Wind chill of -17 Humidity 77%

Fun Fur Scarf for a friend
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Finally I finished the slippers...the sole yarn is a little lighter... but that's o.k.!
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Felted Mittens for DD for Christmas!
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This is the "Sweater Workshop" sweater I'm designing myself. It a Purple Novelty yarn made by Artful called Ballet- just 2 more inches on the body then I can start the sleeves.
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Mood - Tired – My mom was diagonis with Cancer and I’m the one that is having to move in with her and take care of her. That’s why I haven’t been able to post for a month,.

WIP - Finished the "Touch Me” scarf. I got to go to a sock class and worked on a new technique.. although I did not actually start a new pair of socks. It was a very informative class. I was not able to go to the 2nd class because my mom could be left by herself. I also finished a “Fun Fur” hot pink scarf for a friend at work- she bought the yarn and asked me to make her DD and her Niece a scarf. I didn’t get a picture.. I’m working on the Light Pink one now… I do not like working with Fun Fur… it’s to easy to pickup exta stitches and it’s hard to add another ball on.



What I’m Doing -Still finishing up the mittens and headband. I am working on a sweater for my DD. I’ve gotten to 3 of my “Sweater Workshop” classes and I’m getting ready to start on the sleeve. I have a picture to post…but my biggest thing right now is taking care of my mom. I moved in to her house. It seems like I’m working day and night with her. I get some relief from my husband and son. My son is moving back in with us( at our home) so that my husband can stay over at my moms with me. I also have to go to work for a few hours each week or I will loose my benefits.


What Audio Books I’m Listen To - “A Breath of Snow in Ashes” by Diana Gabeldon..her lasts book in the “Outlander” series. Disk 34. I just don’t have time to listen. Sigh….. its’ a wonderful book.

Weather -
Well winter came and it snowed… then 3 days ago the wind came and it all melted. Right now it’s cloudy. A chance of snow this evening… then snow likely after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows in the mid 20’s to lower 30’s. Light winds.

Mood - Anxious, worried- My mom is having health issues and I’m involved with her care.

WIP - Finished the “Pulse Warmers” – They are nice. But too cold now to use. I will use at hockey games. I will post a picture next time. I finished the Felted mittens for Elle, for her birthday. They turned out nice.. but I wasn’t very happy about the stripes. I’m working on the Blue Mittens for my DD. One down 1 to go. Matching Headband. And a sampler for the “Sweater Workshop” class I’m in. Also christmas washcloths. I’m also working on a Christmas scarf – "Touch Me" – I’m making it for one our factory reps’ wife. He ask me in July.. so I better get done.

What I’m Doing - Finishing up the mittens and headband. I don’t want to think about Christmas – and it’s just around the corner. My DH is hunting in Minnesota this week. I should be getting my closets cleaned out… oh well.


What Audio Books I’m Listen To - “A Breath of Snow in Ashes” by Diana Gabeldon..her lasts book in the “Outlander” series. Disk 20.

Weather - Brr winter is here. High 19F. Low 14F. Winds from the north---5 to 10mph. Overcast Snow on Friday - hurrah

Mood – It’s Tuesday- I'm done with my “big project” at work -finally!! Just small stuff now. I hope anyway. The show will start next monday and end on friday.. hopefully there aren't to many goofs.

WIP - Go look - I posted pictures of some of them… scarf, mitten, pulse warmer, face cloth, and a pair of toe up baby socks. I'm also working on a doggie sweater for “Freda” (like Snoppy’s only smaller).

What I’m Doing – I’ve been busy knitting, since I last posted. I finished the felted bag. I finished one of my DD felted mittens(not felted will wait and felt them both at the same time). I went to my class on “Pulse Warmers” and finished one of them (see picture). I became a “Guild- Knitter of the North” member. I attended the Yarn Expo II and attended a “Toe Up Class” there by Joan Schrouder’s. It was a lot of information to absorb in 3 hours but I did finish the “one sock” last night. I did learn many new things. I will go to knitting tonight at my LYS before Bible study. The sweater class, using “The Sweater Workshop” book was cancelled maybe a blessing in disquise. Phew!!!!

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - In the car -“A Good Yarn” at work - Anita’s Diamant’s “The Last Days of Dogtown”. She also wrote “The Red Tent”. I’m on Disk 6 of 9. Next – “A Breath of Snow in Ashes” by Diana Gabeldon..her lasts book in the “Outlander” series.. I can’t wait. It’s 48 Disks.

Weather - Brr winter is on the way. We are expecting snow soon. High 47F. Low 38F. Winds from the south---5 to 10mph. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight.

This is a sample of the "sock" I made at the "Toe Up Sock Class" by Joan Schrouder at he "Yarn Expo II".
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This is the first of many "Christmas Facecloths" I'm making for Christmas Gift.
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This is "one" of the the felted mittens b/4.. It's waiting for it's mate!
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This is the Felted Bag with the neat Pin I bought at Ocean Shores while on vacation.
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This WIP is a scarf for a friend.
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One of the mittens I'm making for my daughter.
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The Felted Purse....
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Felted bag before....
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WIP - I'm finishing up the felted bag. I’m working on the I-Cord. I will go to knitting tonight at my LYS. I’ve been trying to go on Tuesday’s b/4 Bible study. It’s fun. I’m also working on a pair of felted mittens for my DD. I also bought yarn for a pair for DIL. I also signed up for a fingerless glove class! Whew...lots to do, and a sweater class, using “The Sweater Workshop” book. Bought yarn for Face cloths and got a pattern. So I will be busy knitting!!!!

What I’m Doing – I’m going to plant tuplips, clean out all the flower beds and get the “white lights” ready. I also want to bake some bread and bulk hamburger.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I just finished“Blood Memory” by Greg Iles. A very good book. Guess what I have “A Good Yarn” on CD. I’m planning on listening this weekend while I knit!!!.

Weather - Overcast with rain showers at times. High 53F. Low 42F.Winds light and variable. Change of rain – 50%

Whoops this is the Felted Bag- Before!
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Mood – Depressed – It’s Friday- It’s nice to be home but… work is awful right now!!!!

WIP - Birthday scarf for my little knitter friend. A felted bag, a scarf for a friend at church, and I started on DD mittens, and oh yeah the hat for my WF- I’ve had to frog 2X. The Amble socks.. well I worked on them about 10 hours while on vacation and decided that I didn’t like the pattern.. even though I figured it out. I think it was the “Lorna’s Lace Yarn” and the colorway. Is it all right to frog a project and not finish? I feel a little sad and a failure… well just a little. I will post pictures later.

What I’m Doing – We’re going to the cabin tomorrow and get all the items that might freeze and bringing them home. We’re going to bring Snoopy. I hope my DD packs his “New Sweater” – It’s cold up there..low of 49. Vacation was wonderful.. Ocean Shores was great.. more on that and all the Knitting later. Best news of all was the doctor was very happy with my husband!!! PTL. Said he doesn’t want to see him again till the spring!

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - Since I last posted I’ve listened to 2 books and read “The Shop on Blossom Street". I loved it. I’m going to listen to it next. Now I’m listening to “Falling Awake” by Jayne Ann Krentz. It’s going kind of slow. Been to busy at work to stay at it. My friend just got “A Good Yarn”. I can’t wait for her to share.

Weather - Overcast with rain showers at times. High 59F. Low 48F.Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Currently 55F. Fall is definitely here.

Snoopy modeling his new "Sweater". Isn't he sweet. XXOO
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Birthday Scarf and Birthday girl. Turn out very nice and she loved it.
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Here are the lace socks... they are missed sized.. I will frog..sometime. Nice pattern though.. and fun to make.
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Mood – Friday- Happy- Vacation is coming!!!!

WIP - Birthday scarf for a co-worker. Need it done by Monday. Hat for Cindy. And started Amble socks.. although I don’t think I like color. I’ve got my index cards done with the pattern all written out.

What I’m Doing – Getting ready to go on vacation and my DH semi annual Doctors appt. in Seattle. First to Modesto for a softball tournament.. then to Oceanshore, Wa. We will spend a week with my good friend and knitting buddy. Then to the doctor. Pray for my husband if you think of it. I want to go to LYS tonight for Open knitting. I need to look for more PLUM color Galway so I can finish the felted slippers for my DD. (see picture)

What Audio Books I’m Listen To- Since I last posted, I’ve read 4 books and started one that I decided against. Now I’m listening to “Dead Sleep” by Greg Iles and it’s very good.
While we’re at the Cabin last week I listen to "Sudden Prey", "Vanishing Acts", "By A Spider’s Thread" and "In the Company of Cheerful Ladies". All good!

Weather - Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. High today 62F Low 46F

Chutes and Ladders finally done.... I missed the deadline.. but here's a picture.
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Birthday Scarf. Made out of my "Ebay" assorted 1# Black yarn. The Bobble is a yarn made in Norway.
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This is the Purple Erros Ribbon and Ladder scarf - A "Going Away" present
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Slippers to be felted...I need to add another sole to both.. I ran out of yarn :-(
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Mood – Wednesday- I wanted to post last week but ran out of time. Boy we’ve been having nice weather. Softball is winding down. Big year end tournaments then to Medesto California for year end tournament. Can’t wait. Then to Oceanshores and lots of knitting with my good friend.

WIP - The Chutes and Ladder socks are almost finished. I hope to post a picture here. I don’t know if I can upload to the 6 SOX ring. I’m starting 2 more birthday scarves. I went to my LYS and got some really nice scarf yarn on sale!!!! Also picked up some kids yarn. I need to steer clear of that place!

What I’m Doing – Bible school/camp at church was a bust for the knitting class. Only 3 girls signed up. But the rest was a success. My darling husband is going to “Willow Creek” in Chicago for a mens retreat… so we're getting him ready to leave. Then I'll be knitting.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To- I’m on Disk 5 of “The Millionaires” read by Tony Goldwyn. Great read. Spy’s ---Secret Service-- $$$$$$. Good.

Weather -
Plentiful sunshine. High 74. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Currently 62 High today near 74 low 57.

These are the 6 Sox - Chutes and Ladders. Almost done!
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These are my "Socks that Rock" - I thought I had uploaded the picture.
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These are my DD purple "Galaway Socks"
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This was my DD's - Touch Me Scarf - Felted -Used 3 skeins of Purple.
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This was my DD Christmas Shawl
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