18/365

It's Monday....

One load down, 7 more to go and I'll be through....until this time next week!

17/365

I didn't participate in the last Ravelympics.....when

I saw this team.....well....resistance was futile!!

16/365

January's sock yarn choice for Stash Sock Yarn.

BMFA Rare Gems!! GORGEOUS color!!!

15/365

I know this is a Christmas ornament.....but too darn cute to put away until next year!! This little fella is going to hang out with me for awhile!!

14/365

I can't help it.....these always put a smile on my face and make my feet VERY happy!!

Boiled wool from the Haflinger company...VERY warm!!

13/365 And Whiskers On Wednesday

EXTREEEEEEEEME Kitty Close Up!!!

Heidi has the nose for nosiness!!

12/365

Not the prettiest of pictures, but this is my version of a sock club.

I joined the Stash Sock Club on Ravelry....and following the lead of several others, have created my own knit from your stash sock club.

I had my husband to pull yarn for me and place in each bag. My surprise will be when I pull a bag each month to see what is inside!!

My January selection was already made and I hope to get them cast on tonight.

11/365

What IS it about a cat and wet wool!!!!

This is my second Just Enough Ruffles Scarf. Both knit with Lornas Laces Worsted, first one was gifted at Christmas, this one is a belated Christmas gift.

10/365

First FO of 2010

Seaweed Cowl by Elizabeth Blake!!!
Lorna's Laces Worsted, Navy (left over from Just Enough Ruffles scarf that was gifted at Christmas without me remembering to make a picture)!!

I was searching Ravelry for a cowl to knit for my husbands nephew...found this pattern and was so tickled to see that it was written by my friend Elizabeth!! Elizabeth is a PHENOMENAL knitter and spinner!! I am very envious of her sweater knitting skills!!

9/365

My nephew went to Jamaica to escape the cold over Christmas break.......oh.....and to GET MARRIED!!!!

They both attend George Washington University, slated to graduate in a few months, nephew will be starting graduate school, she will be starting Law School.

The logistics of school and trying to plan a wedding out of state that everyone could attend was just too much, so they decided to elope. Less stress, no worries of who could or couldn't attent......all in all.....a good choice for them.

What a GREAT way to start the New Year!!! We can't WAIT to meet her!!!!!!

Box Update: There was a bowl and a bag of potpourri in the damaged box that I posted about yesterday. The seller was very nice, offered to replace.....but as THIS was a replacement from....yes...you got it.....the EXACT same thing that happened earlier....I opted for a full refund, and got to keep the popourri as a parting gift.

8/365

UPS BS.....can you BELIEVE he was going to just leave this on my doorstep like this???

7/365

FRESH Oranges....my cousin picked these early the morning they left Florida to drive to Alabama for a post holiday visit!! They taste AWESOME!!!

I can't IMAGINE walking out my back door and having orange and grapefruit trees as they do!!

6/365 And Whiskers On Wednesday

6/365 Knitting Mishap







Whiskers On Wednesday

Heidi was quite pleased with what Santa brought her!!
(Not to mention a little stoned on catnip)!! LOL!!

5/365 and Ten On Tuesday

Pew With A View

Ten On Tuesday

Ten Things You Are Looking Forward To In 2010

1. Starting to blog again

2. Losing weight (again)

3. Better economy

4. Some bills paid off

5. Not hearing "aut" again when referring to the year

6. Weeding out some of the stuff in the basement.

7. Working on knitting better

8. Keeping up with a budget better

9. Better organized when it comes to meal planning so there are no last minute "throw togethers".

10. Knitting from my stash

I Can See Clearly Now.......

Now that I have GLASSES that is!!!!

I'm not a vain person by any stretch of the imagination (just look at the pudgy face and hair...WAYYY past due on my trip to see Miss Clairol)!!!! BUT....I must admit I have struggled with getting glasses 4-EVER!! I love the way glasses look on others, but for some reason when I see me in them I think "Maw-Maw". BUT...I finally got sick and tired of having 20 pair of drugstore glasses, strewn about the hous and car, yet NEVER having a pair when I needed them.

Enough on that....

I had planned on starting the New Year with a resolve for regular posts...and here it is the 4th and I am just posting. I sort of lost my enthusiasm to post knitting.....all I knit are socks, and once you hit the 60+ pair it sort of seems redundant to post about it.

SOOO......I think I'll try something a bit different this year.

Despite the fact I am late, I am going to join the project 365, posting a picture daily, which will include knitting pics!! But don't despair....there will be knitting as well!!!

To bring me up to date: Here are photos 2, 3 and 4!!

One of my favorite ornaments.

And another favorite!

A new puppy (for my neighbor)!!

Isn't that just THE sweetest face?!

O.K. I'm caught up.....see ya tomorrow!!

It's Beginning To Look A Tiny Bit Like Christmas!!

WOW....where has the time gone and what do I have to show for it since my last post?


First there was Thanksgiving......pies to bake. Princess Cupcake spent some of her time from school with me. We started the tradition of baking Thanksgiving pies many years ago. I remember when she was so little she had to stand on a stool to reach the countertop....don't even like to think about how long ago...makes me sad she isn't a little girl anymore.


This was only 5 years ago...









And Today.




She just turned 14...sniff...
sniff.


No more baby dolls to buy, now it's


Facebook, Texting and....BOYS!!!!
(note cell phone on counter)



There has been some knitting...and not all has been socks...SHOCKING I know!!!























We got some snow here in Alabama...and it isn't even March!!

















Well over 40 dozen (yes, FORTY DOZ.) cookies have been baked.






















A sampling of Holiday decorations......





A few good men!

























One down, personalize, add a hanger block, repeat for second stocking...today is Wednesday, due to be sent off for delivery on Saturday.

Ahhh....I love knitting pressure!! LOL!!

Ten On Tuesday and Other Things

Ten On Tuesday's Post Today is "Guilty Pleasures"

Hmm.....only ten?

1. Pajama Day
2. REAL hot chocolate made with whole milk and shaved chocolate
3. Knitting all day....and letting the housework go
4. Reading all day....and letting the housework go
5. Going to a movie in the middle of a week day.
6. Taking a long, hot bath.....usually accompanied by a good book.
7. Manicure and Pedicure
8. Eating good chocolate.
9. Wasting time on the internet
10. Shopping for yarn

FINALLY......cooler weather....Frost Warning a couple of nights ago...and it is just October...and this is ALABAMA!!!

When I saw the weather

report I rushed to the sock

drawer and pulled out a pair

of socks....

The green wad of yarn is my

Sugar Maple Shawl. Probably finish with the lace

portion tonight and start the ruffle tomorrow night.

My sister and I wait breathlessly each Fall on who will find the first Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer....

I won this year...
picking up 8 bottles (on sale).....only to be VERY dissapointed!! Despite a phone call to the manufacturer, stating that there have been no formula changes from previous years....there is a most DEFINITE change in the taste and smell. As in you can no longer smell the peppermint once added to your cup of coffee...and there is only the faintest hint of peppermint taste.


There may have been a tear or two shed............we do love...or loved this stuff!! Sniff, Sniff!!

Whiskers On Wednesday

This is Heidi's first

cube.....she has spent

countless hours running

across the floor and

dive bombing in through

a hole and rolling from

room to room!

She has been on the attack

several times.

Playing until she passes

out without

an ounce of modesty.

Best $3.77 I have ever spent!

It's Been Awhile

It's been awhile since I have regularly posted....lot's going on for the past few months.

A big thank you to all my wonderful friends that have contacted me over the past few months. It's nice to know I was missed...not that my blog posts are very exciting!! LOL!!

I had planned to attend SAFF this year, had a room reserved but due to a family illness, was afraid I wouldn't be able to make it so I cancelled my reservation. Family is wayyyyy more important...and there is always next year!!!

Where to start:

I made a last second decision to join the dishrag tag this year and glad I did!!! I received a lovely pkg!!

In between times, there has been some knitting:

Fleece Artist Yarn

K3, P1 pattern

Finally got yarn ordered to finish this cardigan/shrug

Claudia's Handpainted

Watermellon

Vanilla sock

I have completed two other pairs of socks, will have to get them photographed.

Many, many thanks once again for everyone's thoughts and prayers during my Father-In-Law's illness and subsequent death. It is nice to know there are so many that care and I have truly appreciated all the EM!!

Ten On Tuesday

10 Things You Think Are Cool (in no particular order)

1. Friends.....coolest by far!!

2. Iphone......seriously, this is your own personal assistant right at your fingertips!!

3. Ravelry: How cool is it to be able to log onto a site and see every variation of a particular pattern you want to knit...not to mention all the wonderful FREE patterns that people share.

4. The Internet...good GRIEF.....whodathunkit?

5. Computers.....see above.

6. Digital cameras

7. Ipod

8. Health...not only cool, but a true blessing.

9. Family, good/bad,warts and all...having family is pretty darn cool.

10. Being able to help others.

What You See is NOT What You Will Be!!

Soooo......I did my gauge swatch.....(which I hate doing)

I made many stops along the way and measured....

What I FAILED to do was stop and try on along the way.......and while my measurements are right on target, it is simply too short for me!! I am only 5' 2"!!

In retrospect.....in looking at the picture on the pattern the model is definitely smaller in the bust than I am, BUT....the length is most definitely longer than the length called for in the pattern and I can't fathom that my bust size would shorten the overall length of the sweater

THAT much!!

SOOOO.........it's off to the frog pond, glad I was excited to try on prior to wasting time with the sleeves.

I do like the basic cut of the sweater and will reknit but when it gets to the point where I am to bind off I'll try on and continue knitting till it at LEAST hits my waist rather than barely underneath the bust.

Oh well......Saturday plans include finishing season one of Tudors....so this will be perfect knitting for that!! I'll also be casting on with some BEAUTIFUL denim blue sock yarn that someone oh so special gifted me....along with YUM..........POUND CAKE.......YUM!!!!!!!!!

Ten On Tuesday Post and Knitting In Review

10 Bad Habits You Can't Break

1. Going to bed with makeup on....EWWWW......I know!!

2. Drinking large quantities of Coke Zero

3. Buying yarn when I have more than I can knit in one lifetime.

4. Staying up too late

5. Eating Junk Food

6. Saving/Collecting Recipes

7. Buying too many magazines

8. Procrastination.....regarding Oh So Many Things!!

9. Dieting.....a new one every Monday

10. Collecting Knitting Patterns

Weekend Knitting In Review:

Two socks off the needles, mates to be cast on this week.

The summery cardigan shruggish type thingy is 3/4 way finished. I will finish the edging tonight and be well on my way with the sleeves. Hope to have a blocked pic by the end of the week!! WOO HOO......

Wee Tiny Baking And A Whole Lotta Knittin Goin On!!

First you take a few Wee Tiny baking tools and a wee tiny cake plate.

Mix a together a few ingredients...

Pop in the oven and POOF.....a few minutes later you have your very own, adult, Easy Bake cake!

This cake was so utterly decadent and rich that it took 3 adults two days to eat it!!! This is a 4" cake folks!! Double chocolate, sour cream frosting.....to DIE for!!!

And....since this IS after all a knitting blog here are a few things I have been working on lately....in no particular order.

Future shruggish style summer cardigan garment.

Socks.....

AND.....MORE Socks!!!!

I also received a shipment of Berrocco Vintage Wool. I had received an EM about this yarn, took a chance and ordered enough for the Sugarmaple shawl and a summer cardigan.

WOW......this yarn is very soft but strong enough to hold good stitch definition and be hard pressed to know this is a blend of wool and nylon.

I plan on keeping the shawl over the back of my chair to pull around my shoulders on chilly nights...and considering how the cats love to sleep on anything I knit...I will be able to throw in the wash when needed and not have to worry about felting. I'm glad I hadn't already started this project with the Auracania yarn I had planned on using!!

Hmmm.......It seems I fell down on the Webs site too..... :) :) :)

But more on that when the Box-O-Bliss arrives.

I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Labor Day Weekend!!

FINALLY...a post

Sorry for the delay in posting......computer.....love it/hate it...that's all I'm saying.

In a nutshell:

Finished some vanilla socks.

Started a sweater.....not photo worthy at this point...hopefully have a pic up by the end of the week.

Lot's of kitty naps taking place!!

I have now read every single book about Julia Child.

Spent 16 hours watching every episode to present of True Blood.

Gathered supplies to wash the fleece I recently received.

Dusting off the spinning wheel and about to get busy spinning.

NOT enough hours in the day to craft all that I want!!! UGH!!