Do we have a winner???
YES!!
The winner is MJ! Who correctly guessed that I was born in Holmfirth,England. The home of Rowan Yarns
MJ wins a skein of Opal Rainforest Collection Parrot
MJ, email me with your address.
Thanks to everyone for playing!
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Booking Through Thursday
Have you finished any books yet? yes
If you have, how many, what were they, how did you like them? Fatal Voyage - Kathy Reichs (loved it as I do all her books); Good Morning, Young Lady - Ardyth Kennelly (very good); + and an X-Files and a ST:TNG Juvenile books. (good)
If not, why not? Are you currently reading anything that you just haven't finished yet? Currently reading The Spy Who Came In From The Cold - John Le Carre
PS: - I'm really enjoying the guesses for my birthplace contest, some very interesting places and reasons!
If you have, how many, what were they, how did you like them? Fatal Voyage - Kathy Reichs (loved it as I do all her books); Good Morning, Young Lady - Ardyth Kennelly (very good); + and an X-Files and a ST:TNG Juvenile books. (good)
If not, why not? Are you currently reading anything that you just haven't finished yet? Currently reading The Spy Who Came In From The Cold - John Le Carre
PS: - I'm really enjoying the guesses for my birthplace contest, some very interesting places and reasons!
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Contest , FO and More
First of all, this is my first time having a contest and I guess I made it a bit too hard. I've given more clues in the entry below, so if you've already guessed, guess again!
As to my question about one or two blogs, thank you to Katie and Cindy for taking the time to comment. I have decided to keep just the one blog and blog away on everything hobby/craft related here.
Now, finally a FO!
Pattern: Julia's Stole by Carol Fetherston from 2006 Pattern-a-day Calendar
Yarn: For the cream I used a strand of an unknown linen/cotton blend held together with a vintage sock yarn. For the brown I used a strand of vintage Coats #30 crochet thread with a strand of Schepjeswol Mohair Ombre (67% mohair/28% wool/5% nylon)
Notes: OK, lots of notes this time. The pattern called for 3 different shades of lace weight to hold together with the mohair but I didn't have any laceweight so I went with the #30 crochet thread. I also only used one shade since I used a variegated mohair.
Next the pattern has a couple of mistakes or is not very clear. #1 - the materials call for laceweight and then this is always referred to as silk in the instructions. #2 After studying the picture numerous times I decided that the garter stich ridge was done only once instead of twice as the pattern would indicate as written. So if you are knitting this when the pattern says " work pattern sequence 21 times" I repeated only Rows 3 to 10. My stole came out to the same dimensions as given.
And finally, I absolutely love this stole and pattern! My yarns went together fabulously, wonderful texture and very soft and light. The pattern stitch is simple and easy to memorize and very pretty, I think.
I finally received my December sotmc kit. I love this one. Purple and Gold ... Mmmm! It's a worsted sock and I'll probably be starting it soon.
Since I'm in the stash-a-long I feel like maybe this cheating, but I did sign up for the club way before the stash-a-long. So I think I'm still technically ok aren't I? Kim?
Non-knitting content follows.
So, as I mentioned a few entries ago I've started a new addiction to collage. I joined the gluebooks group and have been working in one for the last little while. I'm adding a gallery link over in the side bar. Here's the first one I ever did.
I've also joined the altered puzzles group and can't wait to get started on that.
This weekend Michaels had a fabulous sale. 50% off a lot of stuff and a bunch of things for $1.50. Since I'm on the stash-a-long, I had a peek at the yarn and then bought some crafting supplies since I'm not allowed to buy yarn.
And a visit to the thrift store resulted in some crafting supplies, too. Thankfully, they had no yarn so I didn't have to pass that hurdle
A journal to collage in or alter ... an iron on face ... a landscaper's stencil of flowers and bushes ... a box of paper fasteners ... and some vintage wrapping paper.
As to my question about one or two blogs, thank you to Katie and Cindy for taking the time to comment. I have decided to keep just the one blog and blog away on everything hobby/craft related here.
Now, finally a FO!
Pattern: Julia's Stole by Carol Fetherston from 2006 Pattern-a-day Calendar
Yarn: For the cream I used a strand of an unknown linen/cotton blend held together with a vintage sock yarn. For the brown I used a strand of vintage Coats #30 crochet thread with a strand of Schepjeswol Mohair Ombre (67% mohair/28% wool/5% nylon)
Notes: OK, lots of notes this time. The pattern called for 3 different shades of lace weight to hold together with the mohair but I didn't have any laceweight so I went with the #30 crochet thread. I also only used one shade since I used a variegated mohair.
Next the pattern has a couple of mistakes or is not very clear. #1 - the materials call for laceweight and then this is always referred to as silk in the instructions. #2 After studying the picture numerous times I decided that the garter stich ridge was done only once instead of twice as the pattern would indicate as written. So if you are knitting this when the pattern says " work pattern sequence 21 times" I repeated only Rows 3 to 10. My stole came out to the same dimensions as given.
And finally, I absolutely love this stole and pattern! My yarns went together fabulously, wonderful texture and very soft and light. The pattern stitch is simple and easy to memorize and very pretty, I think.
I finally received my December sotmc kit. I love this one. Purple and Gold ... Mmmm! It's a worsted sock and I'll probably be starting it soon.
Since I'm in the stash-a-long I feel like maybe this cheating, but I did sign up for the club way before the stash-a-long. So I think I'm still technically ok aren't I? Kim?
Non-knitting content follows.
So, as I mentioned a few entries ago I've started a new addiction to collage. I joined the gluebooks group and have been working in one for the last little while. I'm adding a gallery link over in the side bar. Here's the first one I ever did.
I've also joined the altered puzzles group and can't wait to get started on that.
This weekend Michaels had a fabulous sale. 50% off a lot of stuff and a bunch of things for $1.50. Since I'm on the stash-a-long, I had a peek at the yarn and then bought some crafting supplies since I'm not allowed to buy yarn.
And a visit to the thrift store resulted in some crafting supplies, too. Thankfully, they had no yarn so I didn't have to pass that hurdle
A journal to collage in or alter ... an iron on face ... a landscaper's stencil of flowers and bushes ... a box of paper fasteners ... and some vintage wrapping paper.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Contest
Edit: I've given better clues ... if you already guessed ... guess again. See above post for explanation
I've been thinking, one way to help reduce my stash is to give something away. So I'm holding a contest. The winner will receive a skein of Opal Parrot sock yarn.
To enter the contest you have to guess where I was born.
Clues:
The city/town where I was born has a very well-known knitting connection.
Trish is right I did emigrate ... so the city/town is not in Canada.
In fact ... it isn't even in North America.
Leave your guess in the comments and make sure you include your email address so I can contact you if you win Guesses can be made until Friday. On Saturday I will announce the winner. The person who guesses correctly will win. If more than one person guesses correctly, I will put the correct guesses in a sock and draw a name for the winner.
I've been thinking, one way to help reduce my stash is to give something away. So I'm holding a contest. The winner will receive a skein of Opal Parrot sock yarn.
To enter the contest you have to guess where I was born.
Clues:
The city/town where I was born has a very well-known knitting connection.
Trish is right I did emigrate ... so the city/town is not in Canada.
In fact ... it isn't even in North America.
Leave your guess in the comments and make sure you include your email address so I can contact you if you win Guesses can be made until Friday. On Saturday I will announce the winner. The person who guesses correctly will win. If more than one person guesses correctly, I will put the correct guesses in a sock and draw a name for the winner.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Question?
When you have more than one interest do you have a blog dedicated to each interest or do you just put it all on one blog?
I want to start blogging about a new obsession of mine, collage & altered art. But do I start a new blog or start putting it here? I like blogs that are focussed on one topic, but I don't think I could keep up with posting to more than one blog and what if I got another passion would that mean still another blog??
What would (or do) you do?
I want to start blogging about a new obsession of mine, collage & altered art. But do I start a new blog or start putting it here? I like blogs that are focussed on one topic, but I don't think I could keep up with posting to more than one blog and what if I got another passion would that mean still another blog??
What would (or do) you do?
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Getting in A Mood
Every once in a while I get in one of these moods where I always have to be knitting something other than what I am working on and I keep starting new things. I'm in one of these moods now. I'm working on the Shell socks from "Knitting Vintage Socks" and I love the pattern, possibly one of the prettiest lace patterns I've ever knit on a sock BUT I just can't get myself to work on them. Every time I pick them up it feels like a chore and I end up working on something else or starting something else.
I think the problem is lack of colour. When I think really hard about what I like about knitting, I get the most gratification out of putting a bunch of colours together to create something. That is why I like mitred squares, crochet squares and stranded knitting so much. And I'm just in a mood right now where I want colour-work in my knitting.
Stashbusting for the Stash-along has been in full gear around here. The second scrap rug is done and I've used up all the yarn. (Yeah!)
Click here to enlarge.
Pattern: none, basic mitre squares
Yarn: double strands Phentex and other scraps of polar weight. 8mm needles
Notes: object was to use up the yarn, which I did, so it has a scrappy look to it compared to the last one.
I also finished the first sock I was working on based on the Traveling Socks from Socks,Socks,Socks.
Click here to enlarge.
I used the original chart for colour distribution. I replaced all the motifs with my own and used seed stitch instead of garter stitch (in the original). I also did the whole thing on 2mm needles and the fit is wonderful (not boxy like the original).
And one more Finsihed Object this week.
Pattern: Slanted Eyelet Scarf by Sandi Rosner from 2006 Pattern a Day Calandar
Yarn: Baycrest Elysee (acrylic/mohair/wool) (2 balls)
Notes: very easy pattern, has a bit of a "clapotis"-look to it. The ends facing the same direction might bother some, but not me. The yarn is some ancient stuff from the stash, just the right amount of mohair to give a nice halo but not enough that it's up my nose the whole time I'm knitting. I have three more balls left of this.
Current WIPS
Shell Socks
Julia's Stole
Granny Square Vest
I think the problem is lack of colour. When I think really hard about what I like about knitting, I get the most gratification out of putting a bunch of colours together to create something. That is why I like mitred squares, crochet squares and stranded knitting so much. And I'm just in a mood right now where I want colour-work in my knitting.
Stashbusting for the Stash-along has been in full gear around here. The second scrap rug is done and I've used up all the yarn. (Yeah!)
Click here to enlarge.
Pattern: none, basic mitre squares
Yarn: double strands Phentex and other scraps of polar weight. 8mm needles
Notes: object was to use up the yarn, which I did, so it has a scrappy look to it compared to the last one.
I also finished the first sock I was working on based on the Traveling Socks from Socks,Socks,Socks.
Click here to enlarge.
I used the original chart for colour distribution. I replaced all the motifs with my own and used seed stitch instead of garter stitch (in the original). I also did the whole thing on 2mm needles and the fit is wonderful (not boxy like the original).
And one more Finsihed Object this week.
Pattern: Slanted Eyelet Scarf by Sandi Rosner from 2006 Pattern a Day Calandar
Yarn: Baycrest Elysee (acrylic/mohair/wool) (2 balls)
Notes: very easy pattern, has a bit of a "clapotis"-look to it. The ends facing the same direction might bother some, but not me. The yarn is some ancient stuff from the stash, just the right amount of mohair to give a nice halo but not enough that it's up my nose the whole time I'm knitting. I have three more balls left of this.
Current WIPS
Shell Socks
Julia's Stole
Granny Square Vest
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
First FOs of 2006!
First up is the mitred square rug made with Phentex from the stash. I just have to get some of that non-skid stuff to put on the back. I'm making another one since I still have some Phentex left and am adding some other polar weight scraps, so it will be more scrappy.
Click here to enlarge.
Pattern: none, basic mitred squares
Yarn: double strand of Phentex, 8mm needles.
Notes: This rug is for the laundry room. I've added boots to the pic for scale.
Click here to enlarge.
Pattern: Whitby by Nancy Bush from "Knitting on the Road"
Yarn: Briggs & Little from stash, unknown because label is lost, but a light worsted/dk weight. 2.75mm needles
Notes : followed the pattern exactly. Easy pattern to memorize, the B&L yarn is somewhat rough to work with but I've used it for socks before and will soften after washing.
Current WIPS
1) scrap mitred square rug
2) my stranded socks
3) Shell Socks from "Knitting Vintage Socks"
Click here to enlarge.
Pattern: none, basic mitred squares
Yarn: double strand of Phentex, 8mm needles.
Notes: This rug is for the laundry room. I've added boots to the pic for scale.
Click here to enlarge.
Pattern: Whitby by Nancy Bush from "Knitting on the Road"
Yarn: Briggs & Little from stash, unknown because label is lost, but a light worsted/dk weight. 2.75mm needles
Notes : followed the pattern exactly. Easy pattern to memorize, the B&L yarn is somewhat rough to work with but I've used it for socks before and will soften after washing.
Current WIPS
1) scrap mitred square rug
2) my stranded socks
3) Shell Socks from "Knitting Vintage Socks"
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