Now, I have to decide what to do next - work on the Sunrise Circle jacket or start a new sample for the store. I brought home a beautiful orange Berroco Touche today to crochet the Curtis sweater. But I still have the crochet sweater from Happy Hooker to do as well. Plus, of course, there's always the 7 year afghan and the Macalester College scarf and...
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Skinny Linny
Now, I have to decide what to do next - work on the Sunrise Circle jacket or start a new sample for the store. I brought home a beautiful orange Berroco Touche today to crochet the Curtis sweater. But I still have the crochet sweater from Happy Hooker to do as well. Plus, of course, there's always the 7 year afghan and the Macalester College scarf and...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Wrists & WW
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Purls
Monday, March 19, 2007
Oops!
I've wanted to do this coat for a long time, and now I can get other people to do it at the same time. I love garter stitch - it's great fun to knit and has wonderful construction possibilities. I've picked out and ordered my yarn - Reynolds Rapture. Rapture is a silk and wool blend which will be perfect for a fall and spring jacket. I figure I'd better get my yarn all in hand if I'm going to be leading the KAL. I think we'll meet each month for 4-6 months, then at the end we'll throw a party and fashion show.
I'm off on vacation in a couple of days - Tucson, Arizona. I'm not sure if I'll get around to posting on the blog until I'm back around the 27th. You may get lucky though...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Harry Potter FO
I like it, but I'm not completely happy with my intarsia technique. Then again, I haven't done any intarsia in a really long time. Also, I'm not sure I will ever use it - although maybe for my trip to Arizona next week for spring break with the family.
I've been very busy at work. I worked from 8:15 am to 8 pm the last couple of days. It's nice to be home tonight! But, I wanted to let everyone in the Twin Cities know that we're having a Luck o' the Leprachaun promotion from tomorrow (Thursday) through next Tuesday at 3 Kittens Needle Arts. If you spend a minimum of $30, then you get to draw a lucky coin from the pot at the end of the rainbow (actually a rainbow-colored moebius bowl). Your lucky coin might be for money off your purchase or something else.
O.K., now that I've got the business out of the way, I must apologize for being lax on my blog the last few days. Not only have I been working alot, but my 4th grade son is participating in a Medieval Feast tomorrow at school, and I've been working on an archer costume for him rather than knitting or crocheting. Here's a photo of his hat and tabard:
They're nothing special, but they took surprisingly long to make. SIGH! I just hope they hold up tomorrow!!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Photoless
What is it with tax season? My accountant wants my information every year by March 15th, and I know that every year. Yet, consistently, I'm scrambling to put it together at the last minute. Last year, we ended up filing for an extension, because I just couldn't get it all done in time. I'm afraid that's going to happen again this year. And, the sad thing is that it's not even because I'm a disorganized person. Nope. I keep all of my charitable receipts and various other necessary items all together in a file so they're all available come tax time. I keep up with my finances with Microsoft Money, so I can easily print reports at the end of the year. But, yet, I still can't get my stuff done on time. SIGH! Oh well - at least I have an excuse this year - too busy with 3 Kittens!
I took my 14-year-old daughter clothes shopping today. A depressing experience for me... She's got a great figure - long legs, thin. Clothes are made for her body type. That's not what was depressing. And, it wasn't the money either - she's a bit of a tomboy, so she doesn't care all that much about clothes and only wants the minimum... No, what was depressing was seeing my frumpy old self in all of the mirrors. UGH! O.K., I know this is all compounded by not working out much lately, but still. I'm much better off if I don't look in the mirrors! I also know that I can always look better with nicer clothes, but I have really gotten into the habit this winter of throwing on my jeans and a hand-knit sweater and walking out the door. Very little thought about fashion and how things actually make me look. Anyway, it was not a very fun experience.
By the way, I've gone sugar free - for now at least. 3 days down. Hopefully, more to come. To paraphrase my 16-year-old, I only have to not have sugar today. One day at a time...
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Thanks, Dear Readers
Monday, March 05, 2007
Feeling Yucky
I did finish stuffing the squirrel today. I ended up standing over the washing machine holding just the tail in the water to get it to felt up some more - it was way too big. I think it's pretty good now. But I think the hedgehog is still the cutest.
I'm thinking about making two Easter bunnies for my goddaughter and her sister. Can't decide between brights or pastels. We'll see...