WIP - The butttonhole purse I’m making for DD is coming along. The "Elizabeth Zimmerman Ribwarmer" is not working out. I put the “I cord” trim on but, I pulled to tight and I will have to pull out and start again. The finishing class on Monday was fun and I learned a lot. I worked on DD sweater. I would like to finish it for Christmas. Only the neckline to go. I did a few rows on Lorraine’s green sock. I need to take a pictures. I'm looking for a new camera

What I’m Doing – The work week is done! Now we need to process all the orders. I want to go knitting tonight and maybe to the Guild tomorrow. It’s turned very cold. Right now its 10 degrees. We've got a new dog – Well new to us – “Belle” – she’s a four year old Dachshund – she’s very nice. Pictures to follow. We will have to watch her closely around Chase and Snoopy and she's very protective. My DH –who did not want us to get another dog is getting along with her! And my DS loves her. She’s kennel trained and rides very well in a car! ?She v very loving and a sweetie.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - I just finished "The Prince of Beverly Hill” by Stuart Woods. Very good now I’m listening to “The Rapure” by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins.

Weather – High 24 Low 16 … Clear and cold. Winds NNE 5-10mph

Isn't he cute!!!!

These are the "Two Toed" Socks

After felting

This is the 'buttonhole purse before felting

WIP - It's been 2 months since I've gotten to blog or post about my knitting.
I finished the Fixation Two-Toed-Socks. Started another pair. Finish the butttonhole purse while on vacation and have started another one. I'm working on my "Elizabeth Zimmerman Ribwarmer". I plan on finishing this week. I plan on working and completing my "Sweater Workshop" sweater.. almost done.


What I’m Doing – Work is very stressful right now and I have been working 6 days a week. I have gotten to go to Friday night Knitting 2 of the last 3 friday nights. Pauline and I are knitting a "Buttonhiole Purse" together. I hope she's not too far ahead.

What Audio Books I’m Listen to - I just finished "Echo Park" by Michael Connelly very very good.

Weather – High 39 Low 25… Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.

This is the "Two-Toed Sock" pattern. This was the first pattern I ever puchased. I took one look at it and said...."Duh". What's waste yarn sts.. now 3 years later and 10 pairs of socks later... I know what they mean!!!

This is the baby sweater pattern that several of us are knitting at my "Friday Night" knitting group. I added the hat and the booties. I sure hope the hat fits. Well the sweater and booties too. Sewing the buttons on was harder than I thought it would be.

This is Jonah's blanket, Sweater, hat, and booties

Mood – Thursday night yeah… tomorrows Friday.. Stress... work problems- We have a bad worm going around at work.

WIP – KAL Washcloths #2 - Day 1. #2 fixation sock. Finished #1. I hope to upload some pictures. Working on 2nd pair of socks. Green - for a birthday present. Getting ready to go on vacation so I will take "little" projects with me. Looking for ideas for Christnas presents.

What I’m Doing - Getting my mom's house cleared out. Accepted an offer. They want to be in by August 30th. That would be great .. to go on vacation and not have to worry about that any more.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – Just finished “The Kalahari Typing School for Men” by McCall Smith Alexander and "Morality for Beautiful Girls" also by Mc Call Smith,very good. Next up "Full Bloom" Janet Evanovich.

What's on my night Stand – "Evidence of Harm:Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epiudemic" . Very interesting. And "Knitting Rules! By Stephanie Pearl-Mc Phee.

Weather – High 60 Low 52… Rainy – Rainy -Rainy and more rain.

Mood – Good /tired

WIP – I’m still working on Jonah’s hat. 2 more inches and I will start the decreases. Getting ready to start on toe #1 of the Fixation Socks. And I joined a KAL. Monthly Washcloths. It’s been fun. Already on day 3.

What I’m Doing – I’m working VBS at church this week at night .. I'm tired. But it's fun watching all that energy. I'm working with the worship team and they are "High Energy". Glad I'm just running the Power Point.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To – Just finished “Love Overboard” by Janet Evanorich. Still listening to “Ten Big One”… but I’m almost done. I started “The Kalahari Typing School for Men” by McCall Smith Alexander in the car.

What's on my night Stand – I’m in between books right now.

Weather – Rainy – Rainy -Rainy

Isn't he cute.. Crocodile hunter.

Mood Good I' m glad it's Friday. My shingles has flared up but I'm feeling better.

WIP The tube sock #2 is past the heel! The baby sweater is blocked but I need to sew on the buttons. The matching hat turned out to small it just barely fits Chase. I'm not making my hats deep enough. I did use my new needles and once I used the wrench to tight I decieded that I really like them. I am working on a matching pair of booties.

What I'm Doing This weekend will be busy. We have company and we are going to wedding. Fun time. Then maybe to the cabin on Sunday. I went to my DD's last night and cleaned her house, fixed us a oriental salad and had some Chase time. It was wonderful. He's so cute.

What Audio Books I'm Listen To I'm still listening to "Ten Big Ones" by Janet Evasnovich. We been busy at work and I haven't had time to listen. I just finished "Friends, Lovers, Chocolate" by Alex McCall Smith during lunch today. It was very good. 4*.

Weather - High today 70 and sunny. Chance of rain Saturday - Sunday cloudy and some light rain. High in the 60's.

Here it is!

Hmm .. the picture of the sweater seems to be gone? Hopefully it uploaded.

Mood - The weekend is finally here… and another birthday come and gone.

WIP – The tube sock for the “Knitting Ground Sock Challenge” is coming along. I’m on the second sock.. almost to the heel. I’ll take a picture and post. Still working on the Enterlac Purse. I finished the baby sweater .. I just need to finish blocking and add buttons. I’m knitting a matching hat. I’m using my new needles from Knit Picks. I ordered the “Options” interchangeable needle set for my birthday. I was disappointed that they charge me postage… my order was over $75.00. The needles feel good but they keep untwisting from the cable. No instructions.. after looking at the catalog I think I’m suppose to use the lock. They need to include 3 double needle pockets instead of just 2, so all the needle ends will fit. I’m going to order another triple pocket- you need 9 pockets to put all the needle points in. I think I will order a 40” cable set, a viewer sizer, and needle size ID tags. I also want to try the double pointed needles… size 2 I think. I’m sure they won’t pay the postage to Alaska… that burns me because they will ship to New York and that further away from Oregon than Alaska.

What I’m Doing - This weekend is a Men’s softball tournament. So we will be going to those games and the cabin. I hope my DD goes to the cabin .. then I will get some grandma time with Chase.

What Audio Books I’m Listen To - “Ten Big Ones” by Janet Evanovich. I’m really enjoying her books. Easy listening and a quick listen - A Stephanie Plum novel. I just finished "Therapy" by Jonathan Kellerman very good 4*. I also finished "Lost and Found" by Carol Parkhurst – different - its about a reality show - 3*. I’m also listening to “Friends, Lovers, Chocolate” by Alex McCall Smith in the car. I love listening to Davina Porter read a book.

Weather - High 63 Scattered Showers..low 54F. 60% change of rain Saturday, Sunday cloudy and some light rain. High in the low 60’s. Not hot.... at least we're not in 100's. My sister lives in St. Louis area and she called .. heat index that day 104 degrees. Phew.

These are the baby slippers I made out Angora... Fluffy. Normally I wouldn't spend as much $$ on yarn but this was 1/2 price.

Mood - It’s a lazy summer /rainy day. The humidity is high.

WIP - The "Ribwarmer" is still on the back burner. I’m working on my Entralac Purse. I’m still knitting the baby sweater for Jonah and I’m done with my first sock.. except the heels and toes which I will do at the same time when I finish the left sock tube. Oh yes and Carrie’s V-neck pullover.. still working on that.

What I’m Doing – Tomorrow I’m going to a finishing class put on by the Knitting Guild. I hope to learn some new techniques that will help me with finishing my project! What Audio Books I’m Listen To - “Theraphy” by Johnathan Kellerman. Very good. Since I last downloaded I’ve listens to Blessings by Annna Quindlen, Twisted by Jonathan Kellerman, Rage by Jonathan Kellerman, Diggin to America by Anne Tyler, Metro Girl by Janet Evanarich, 12 Sharp by Janet Evanovich, and Lost and Found by by Carolyn Parkhurst. Lost and Found was the only one that was very different…. Although good .. different.

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

This is a baby sweater for a friends' newborn grandbaby. Chase is 2 days older. I need to finish and get in the mail.

This is Chase's sweater -- All done with buttons and button loops. Now to block,