tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335149372024-03-13T16:21:04.573-04:00Knitting ... one way to relax here!The blog where I'll talk about my knitting adventures and misadventures. You may find posts about handspinning and other topics sprinkled in too.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-45470784667059600172008-06-23T20:38:00.002-04:002008-06-23T20:51:10.106-04:00Bad BloggerI admit, I've been a very bad blogger. Abandoning it and you for 4 months. I'm sorry (rips back 4 perfectly good complicated rows of knitting as punishment). <br /><br />Things have been busy here. First of all tackling computer issues. One dies and then had to get the other running. Then came my roommate having major surgery. Then moving into a 2 bedroom apartment using a car. No truck, no U-haul, just a car. Thankfully it was to the next building. That took a week. Yes a week to move my roommates apartment and get all my stuff out of storage. Oh and the 4 cats. <br /><br />Once that all got settled, it was time for all the meetings to heat up. Our meetings are like alphabet soup. KTP, CTN/MRO, CAB, NAMI, SnB. Then one of those has 2 other meetings and one other has another meeting. I've also been appointed Vice president of one. <br /><br />All through this though I've been knitting away. I don't have pics though because this comp doesn't cooperate with pics that well. <br /><br />That's all for now. Next post will be more knitting less other stuff.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-69442660380066206112008-02-13T20:31:00.001-05:002008-02-13T20:32:18.742-05:00I haven't forgotten about the yarn pr0n. I'm nissing the cable o upload the pics from my camera to the comp :'( As soon as it's found it'll be coming.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-70145065024441444062008-02-05T11:02:00.000-05:002008-02-05T11:18:35.352-05:00Yarn FumesThe <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.mysticriveryarns.com">LYS</a> was having a SALE and trunk show last weekend, and I got to hit it. YES!!! I got $80.00 worth of yarn for $40.00. It wasw completely awesome. Yarn pr0n will be coming withing a week. It was 8 skeins of yarn though. <br /><br />I even got to educate my roommate too. She's had an interesting few months. From learning various knitting language "Frogged," to "The Yarn just doesn't want to be that," to who knows what inbetween. As a result, it did not surprise her in the least when she picked up a skein that she liked (she's a non-knitter), asked me what it could be made in to, and I walked over to the closest employee and asked her "How can I make this come alive." To back up for a moment, I also fell in love with the yarn when my roommate showed it to me. <br /><br />We have reached a stash containment issue though. I'll be back with pics soon.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-91029310543356870062008-01-29T23:52:00.000-05:002008-01-29T23:54:14.656-05:00WIP Count1.) Pair of socks<br />2.) Math Geek Scarf<br />3.) Mitered Square Afghan<br />4.) A baby blanket that you piece together. Pieces are like little kites.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-57341569636115186672008-01-29T23:18:00.001-05:002008-01-29T23:34:50.658-05:00Amusing note to self for others to get a laugh out ofNote: When it comes to sock yarn (especially red Regia Galaxy), watch Jasmine (pictured below) like a hawk.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><p></p><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_MJuhf3OUnJY/R5_-DRmmG-I/AAAAAAAAAsM/pYZgTryWhjs/s1600-h/Oh+The+Furmility+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161123030208224226" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_MJuhf3OUnJY/R5_-DRmmG-I/AAAAAAAAAsM/pYZgTryWhjs/s320/Oh+The+Furmility+2.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(Jasmine wearing a scarf made for my cousin)<br /></span><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">I was knitting last night and cut one of the tails off the sock I was working on. The adorable little furball that thinks she is "Queen of the Roost" started playing with it. One second it's here, the next second it's gone. She ate the 2 or 3 feet of yarn. She's never, nor have the other 3 cats done that before. My roommate and I have never heard of it happening. What cat eats yarn?!?!?! Leave it to the Queen of out apartment. </div></div>Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-21855326838599485992008-01-08T23:00:00.000-05:002008-01-08T23:09:50.269-05:00I admit it....I've got Knitting on the brainYes I have come to the full realization of that today. <br /><br />This afternoon I received the news that a friend of mine passed away. He helped me keep my sanity while we were both living in a place that was not for us with 3 others. He knew me at my worst. <br /><br />I haven't seen him for a while. He went missing back in August, and was found last week in a field dead.<br /><br />This is where knitting comes in. After the inital shock, I didn't want to go home. <strong>When my roommate asked me where I wanted to go, the first thing that came into mind was....a yarn shop, any yarn shop, just get me around yarn.</strong> I didn't tell her that, didn't want her to think I've lost it. She knows I'm nuts anyways. We went to a local store for a little while and then went home and I zoned out for the night. <br /><br />THat confirmed it though that I've got knitting on the mind though. When I find out someone's died and all I want to do is go to a yarn store for comfort and solace. Only a knitter would get it.<br /><br />Neil I'll miss you.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-25166835057659984202007-12-28T22:49:00.000-05:002008-01-08T23:10:46.469-05:00Christmas UpdateI did get all the christmas knitting done. Didn't do the hats, but did get all the scarves done.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-73812912123436995612007-12-10T23:22:00.000-05:002007-12-10T23:29:43.800-05:00Will It Get Done?Ahh the perpetual question for Christmas Knitting. Between finishing moving which got done on the 1st, trainings, talking to legislators, meetings, family, my birthday, Christmas parties, and all the usual Christmas stuff I'm trying to squeeze in 4 scarves and possibly 3 hats. <br /><br />Will I get it done?? I'm starting to wonder big time. Two scarves are done. Two are under way. One on US 17s and one on US 10 1/2s . I sure hope I can get done. THe worst part is that during the trainings and meetings I CAN'T KNIT! I have to take notes. Gahhh. It's torture for this knitter in December to not let them knit while having them just sit. Ok, well pretty much any time, but especially in December. We'll see what happens in 15 days.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-88861350293106735522007-11-13T22:48:00.000-05:002007-11-13T22:59:12.815-05:00And At Long Last....Pics of the Afghan finished. Naturally due to it's size and lack of a clothesline it is way too large to show in one photo. These are what I was able to get.<br /><a title="DONE by clionakitty, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanges/2010489086/"><img style="WIDTH: 276px; HEIGHT: 218px" height="180" alt="DONE" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2010489086_85704c7dba_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> One Corner<br /><br /><a title="DONE (2) by clionakitty, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanges/2010797302/"><img style="WIDTH: 272px; HEIGHT: 220px" height="180" alt="DONE (2)" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/2010797302_f1bb09b662_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> Folded and Tied up<br /><br /><a title="DONE (1) by clionakitty, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanges/2011109218/"><img style="WIDTH: 275px; HEIGHT: 201px" height="180" alt="DONE (1)" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2011109218_fe8a46e4b4_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> All spread out. THat bump in the upper left corner is a footstool that is under it.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-44886014607394386282007-11-13T11:05:00.001-05:002007-11-13T11:17:08.446-05:00SheeshWhat a past couple months. With moving preparations, meetings, a so called friend sabotaging a non-knitting project that I've put tons of effort into, family problems, and so much more I don't know how I'm still standing nevermind knittin. Of course all I can handle right about now are extremely simple knitting patterns. Basically no yo, ssk, or anything along those lines. Simple garter and stockinette with minimal shaping. I'm still knitting though, that's what matters. <br /><br />I would have posted sooner, but my laptop has been kidnapped by my roommate to be. I installed a MahJong game on it and she's become addicted. Actually It's rather funny. I just have to get the computer away from her long enough to get here and post. I'm at the library now where there is no MahJong so I'm safe :P Well, gotta run. Almost out of time. I'll update you guys more later along with pics.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-90160591718828357722007-10-31T00:20:00.000-04:002007-10-31T00:23:03.519-04:00It's Done!!!!<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;">THE AFGHAN IS <strong>DONE</strong>!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Please pardon the caps above. I'm just excoted. It's my largest project to date size, yarn and time wise. I promise to post pics once I get the cable to upload them to my comp. It's really nice though. </span>Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-30180670286045472002007-10-10T22:13:00.000-04:002007-10-10T22:20:55.570-04:00Knitting AwayI've been knitting away, somehow keeping projects straight. As long as my projects don't have a many row repeat I'm doing good. My meds are messing with my memory and attention span thanks to an adjustment in the meds. So if you give me more than 3-5 rows to a pattern depending on the complexity of the rows I'm done. As a result Cat's Paw scarf has been put into hibernation. It has just too many rows and too much in the rows going on. <br /><br />The other scarves are getting along well. <br /><br />I've gained a reputation at the local library also. When books come in from other libraries, the librarians automatically know that the books are for me. What, are there no other knitters in this town? If there are, where are they, and why don they use the library? Come to SnB too?Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-73770687799524004692007-10-07T23:28:00.000-04:002007-10-07T23:36:58.445-04:00From Dishcloths to ScarvesWell, my dishcloth spree is over. For the time being at least. I've moved on to scarves. Right now I've got One going for my International Scarf Exchange Pal going. It' s going along quite well. I'm also doing 4 others for Christmas presents. <br /><br />On The Needles:<br />Crazy Afghan<br />My So Called Scarf x2<br />Gypsy Rose Scarf<br />Cat's Paw Lace ScarfKnitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-82341507978745164532007-10-04T22:46:00.000-04:002007-10-04T23:02:37.666-04:00Another Random Knitting Questionairre<span style="color:#66ff99;">I got this from </span><a href="http://guildedpurls.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#66ff99;">Guilded Purls. </span></a><span style="color:#66ff99;"> Go </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meme"><span style="color:#66ff99;">here</span></a><span style="color:#66ff99;"> for a great explanation of a meme. On the one hand, it's a self-propogating piece of cultural information. On the other hand, it's all about ME-ME! Here's a knitting meme. You can copy the questions into a post and answer them -or as many as you feel comfortable answering- and then we'll know more about each other. If you reply in the comment field, everybody's answers will stay together in one thread. But if you don't, your answer will appear on the front page of the blog. Either way is fine by me.Without further ado:</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">1. Are you a yarn snob? Do you avoid Red Heart, Lion Brand, etc... or is it all the same to you? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">It's all the same to me as long as it's not eyelash</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">2. Do you spin? Crochet? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Spin, yes...Crochet, no</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">3. How long have you been knitting? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">2 years this month</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">4. What other crafts do you like to do? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Spinning with a dropspindle, Draw, Paint, Bead, Make Staiend Glass, Fused Glass Jewelery (I even get to use Dichroic Glass), Paint pottery, </span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">5. What are your favorite yarns to knit with? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I love Cottons, Wools, other natural fibers, and LionBrand's Homespun, </span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">6. What are your favorite needles to knit with? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">My KnitPicks Options Needles</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">7. What's your favorite knitting gadget? <span style="color:#ff99ff;">Hmmm....It's actually a book. "The Knitting Answer Book. Of Course </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Ravelry </span></a></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">also.</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">8. What fibers do you absolutely NOT like? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I'm not really too picky. I just don't like novelty yarns too much. I am probibited from working with yarns that have elastic in them due to a <strong>life threatening Latex Allergy</strong>. The same stands for Banana Silk/Fiber Yarn, but due to Tropical Fruits.</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">9. What are your favorite items to knit? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I've been on a Dishcloth and Tribble spree of late. </span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">10. What are you knitting right now? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I'm working on an afghan, 2 scarves, 1 dishcloth, 1 shawl, and 1 sweater (actuallty it's kind of hibernating)</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">11. What do you think about ponchos? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I've never knit one so I'm undecided. I used to hate them till I saw all the really good patterns. I knew a person that used to make these really ugly ones. That's before I saw all the really nice patterns.</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">12. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">It depends on where and what I'm working on</span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">13. Are you a sock knitter? <span style="color:#ff99ff;">Toe-up, two at a time on Two circs usually. I learned via Queen Kahuna's Crazy Toes and Heels Book</span> </span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">14. How did you learn to knit? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">My Aunt (Stepmom's sister) taught me to cast-on and knit. My step-mom taught me tu purl. Everything else has been self taught. </span><br /><span style="color:#66ff99;">15. What is -and how old is- your oldest UFO (unfinished Object)? </span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">An Irish Aran Sweater I started in January. I'm only 1/2 way up the back.</span>Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-71326233201359515372007-09-24T00:00:00.000-04:002007-10-07T23:40:25.936-04:00Christmas KnittingYep, I'm starting that annual tradition already. I'm assembling my Christmas knitting list. Thankfully some projects have been started already. So far I have decided to knit for:<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Mom (Debbie Bio-Mom)</span><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color:#cccccc;"> </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Nubbins Dishcloth & tribble</span><br /></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Paulie (Mom's SO)</span> <span style="color:#cccccc;">Hat and fingerless mittens</span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Nanny -</span><span style="color:#ffff00;"> </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Feather & Fan Dishcloth & Tribble<br /></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Pop-Pop</span> <span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#cccccc;">Gifted Mittens and Hat</span><br /></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Aunt Donna</span><span style="color:#cccccc;"> </span><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Bamboo Dishloth & Tribble</span><br /></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Ashley (Cousin)</span> <span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#cccccc;">Purl Scarf</span><br /></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Lesley (Cousin)</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">2 toned ruched scarf<br /></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Dave (Aunt's SO)</span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Robbyn (Friend)</span> <span style="color:#ffcc00;">Afghan (formerly dad's) </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">4 corners dishcloth & tribble <span style="color:#99ff99;">in case dad and i are talking again back up gift would be........... so dad could get afghan.</span><br /></span><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Laura Behan </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Hobnail Dishcloth & Tribble</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">In limbo</span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color:#cccccc;">Diane (Friend) do have dishcloth could give to</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">No longer speaking with. may make something small and quick if have time just in case<br />Mom (Nancy Step-mom) - Socks have been started<br />Dad - THat afghan was for him...now going to Robbyn</span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Kelley (Step-Sister) </span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Aunt Shelley<br />Uncle Herbie<br />Aunt Beau</span>Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-88887828558464212702007-09-23T23:05:00.000-04:002007-09-23T23:20:40.163-04:00Updated from 5/13I snagged this off another blog and thought it looked fun.Mark with bold the things you have ever knit, with italics the ones you plan to do sometime, and leave the rest.<br /><br /><strong>Afghan</strong><br /><em>I-cord</em><br /><strong>Garter stitch</strong><br /><em> Knitting with metal wire</em><br /><strong>Shawl</strong><br /><strong>Stockinette stitch</strong><br /><em>Socks: top-down</em><br /><strong>Socks: toe-up</strong><br />Knitting with camel yarn<br /><strong>Mittens: Cuff-up</strong><br /><em>Mittens: Tip-down</em><br /><strong>Hat</strong><br /><em>Knitting with silk - silk blend</em><br /><em>Moebius band knitting</em><br /><strong>Participating in a KAL </strong><br /><strong>Sweater</strong><br /><strong>Drop stitch patterns</strong><br /><strong> Slip stitch patterns </strong><br />Knitting with banana fiber yarn ------------Will never happen due to allergy<br /><em>Domino knitting (=modular knitting)</em><br /><strong>Twisted stitch patterns</strong><br /><strong>Knitting with bamboo yarn</strong><br /><em>Two end knitting</em><br /><strong>Charity knitting</strong><br /><em>Knitting with soy yarn </em><br /><em>CardiganToy/doll clothing</em><br /><strong>Knitting with circular needles</strong><br /><strong>Baby items </strong><br /><strong>Knitting with your own handspun yarn</strong><br /><strong>Slippers</strong><br /><em>Continental knitting</em><br /><em>Designing knitted garments</em><br /><strong>Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)</strong><br /><strong>Lace patterns</strong><br /><em>Rug</em><br />Knitting on a loom<br /><em>Thrummed knitting</em><br /><strong>Knitting a gift</strong><br /><em>Knitting for pets</em><br /><strong>Shrug/bolero/poncho</strong><br /><em>Knitting with dog/cat hair</em><br /><em>Hair accessories</em><br /><strong>Knitting in public</strong><br />Publishing a knitting book<br /><strong>Scarf</strong><br />Teaching a child to knit<br />Knitting to make money<br /><strong>Button holes</strong><br /><strong>Knitting with alpaca</strong><br /><em>Fair Isle knitting</em><br /><em>Norwegian knitting</em><br /><em>Dying with plant colours</em><br /><em>Knitting items for a wedding</em><br /><em>Olympic knitting</em><br /><strong>Knitting with dpns</strong><br /><strong>Holiday related knitting </strong><br /><strong>Teaching a male how to knit</strong><br /><strong>Bobbles</strong><br />Knitting for a living<br /><strong>Knitting with cotton</strong><br />Knitting smocking<br /><strong>Dying yarn</strong><br />Steeks<br />Knitting art<br /><strong>Fulling/felting</strong><br /><strong>Knitting with wool </strong><br /><strong>Textured knitting</strong><br /><strong>Kitchener BO</strong><br /><strong>Purses/bags</strong><br /><strong>Knitting with beads</strong><br /><strong>Swatching</strong><br /><strong>Long Tail CO </strong><br /><strong>Entrelac</strong><br />Knitting and purling backwards<br />Machine knitting<br />Stuffed toys<br /><strong>Baby items</strong><br />Knitting with cashmere<br /><strong>Darning</strong><br /><strong>Jewelry </strong><br /><strong>Knitting with synthetic yarn</strong><br /><strong>Writing a pattern</strong><br />Gloves<br />Intarsia<br /><strong>Knitting with linen</strong><br /><strong>Knitting for preemies</strong><br /><strong>Tubular CO</strong><br /><strong>Freeform knitting</strong><br /><strong><em>Short rows</em></strong><br /><em>Cuffs/fingerless mits/armwarmers</em><br /><em>Pillows</em><br /><em>Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn</em><br /><strong>Knitting with someone else’s handspun yarn</strong><br /><strong>Knitting two socks on two circulars simultaneously</strong><br /><strong>Knitting with self patterning/self striping/variegating yarn</strong><br /><strong>Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine</strong><br /><strong>American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)</strong><br />Graffiti knitting (knitting items on, or to be left on the street)<br /><strong>Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cosies…)</strong><br /><strong>Knitting socks (or other small tubular items)on two circulars</strong>Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-83752757795418013372007-09-23T00:56:00.000-04:002007-09-23T23:01:08.807-04:00Knitting Meme<span style="color:#99ff99;">What is your all time favorite yarn to knit with?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">I love working with Lion Brand HomeSpun. I can't choose just one yarn. I love Noro, Irish Aran, Lopi, and Regia</span></span><span style="color:#99ff99;"><br />Your favorite needles?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">KnitPicks Options needles. I got the kit for Christmas Last year and I use them whenever I can. I do have to add to the kit when I have more money though.</span><br /></span><span style="color:#99ff99;">The worst thing you've ever knit?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">I was trying to make the Spiderweb Capelet in one of the Stitch N Bitch books. I misunderstood one of the instructions. The capelet came out huge. I had to fold it in half and then it still wrapped arund me fully (yes I swatched).</span><br />Your most favorite knit pattern?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">I'd have to say Branching Out from Knitty. I may have knit it only 2 timed, but it was so much fun both times.<br /></span>Most valuable knitting technique?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Knitting 2 socks on 2 circulars.</span><br />Best knit book or magazine?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Queen Kahuna's Crazy Toes and Heels. It's a self published book. Without it, I would have never figured out socks.</span><br />Your favourite knit-a-long?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">I'd have to say the Stashalong. So many cool projects come out of it. You never know what someone is going to make. </span><br />Your favourite knitblogs?<br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc99;">I visit several blogs. The </span><a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/"><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Yarn Harlot</span></a><span style="color:#ffcc99;"> and my friends blogs are just 2 of many.</span><br /></span><span style="color:#99ff99;">Your favourite knitwear designer?<br /><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Oddly enough, I dont pay tons of attention to designers. I'm bad with names so i't probably why.<br /></span>The knit item you wear the most? (how about a picture of it!)<br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc99;">My first pair of socks that I made.</span>Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-28883628903903824372007-09-18T15:17:00.000-04:002007-09-23T01:30:27.446-04:00Yay!!!I've got phone back. It's been a rough week and I'm not talking about the phone. When I find the links and have time tonight I'll tell the whole story.<br /><br />I've casted on more new projects. Must get some done. One good thing that came out of no phone.....knitting stuff is now organized!Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-38337704524790857852007-09-13T14:33:00.000-04:002007-09-23T01:35:44.000-04:00GahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhMy phone is out of order. I forgot to pay the bill. Wrote the checks and all, but forgot to send them in. Oops! I'm ok. Don't know if I'll make it to SnB this weekend as I might be handling family obligations. If I don't make it this weekend I'll try to get there Wednesday. I'm going to start having SNB withdrawls soon since I go weekly but family and <a href="http://www.petitiononline.com/NatlSIAD/petition.html">Petition</a> things ahve kept me away. :P I'll try to get to the library as much as possible to check in.<br /><br />On the bright side I'm getting more knitting done to relieve my stress.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-77551415939753549852007-09-10T22:02:00.000-04:002007-09-23T01:48:15.911-04:00Back and Forth I GoIt's been one hectic month in my non-knitting life. Hence it being so long since an update.<br /><br />I've been on a dishcloth spree. Off the top of my head I can remember making 5 and 2 more in progress. I'm planning on making a bunch more for Christmas gifts. They'll also have Tribbles with them too.<br /><br />I'm working on the afghan. Dad has decided he doesn't want it 8' long anymore. It's long enough where it is he said! YAY! thing is now i have to even the working edge off and fill in a few holes. THat's ok. I can deal with that. It also frees me up to start on other Christmas gifts. Eventually I'll get back to my sweater. Pics coming by the end of the week of afghan and dishcloths.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-29047268763500562362007-08-30T23:42:00.000-04:002007-08-31T00:09:16.033-04:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_MJuhf3OUnJY/RtePW7LaHbI/AAAAAAAAAqs/EbqKwQdKlrc/s1600-h/IM000777.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104706326653181362" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_MJuhf3OUnJY/RtePW7LaHbI/AAAAAAAAAqs/EbqKwQdKlrc/s320/IM000777.JPG" border="0" /></a> Cathi my KVVS pal absolutely rocks. For yarn she sent me a 400meter hank of yarn from Kerry Woolen Mills that's what's ringing everything in the pic), a skein of Mega Boot Stretch, and a skein of Noro (in my fave colorway). She also sent me Knit Socks, Teacher Man (Frank McCourt), Irish Humor, A bookmark with a lamb on it, some chocolate shaped like a pint of Guiness, another bit of chocolate with a map of Iteland on the front, a coffee muc with an Irish Belssing on the front, a sheep magnet, some soap, a box of Barry's tea, and a few postcards. One is of the CLiffs of Moher, the other is of where she lives, and the 3rd is of Bunratty Castle. <br /><br />Thank You So MuchKnitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-43282913403709215662007-08-29T23:13:00.000-04:002007-09-23T01:46:51.794-04:00My KVVS Pal absolutely rocks. I got my packages yesterday and today. I'll post pics tomorrow. She sent the best packages though.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-8284621634504871402007-08-23T23:11:00.000-04:002007-09-23T01:38:31.063-04:00National Self Injury Awareness Day<span style="color:#ff6600;">I know this is completely unrelated to knitting but bear with me. This means a great deal to me. As much as if not more than Knitting. </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">I used to Self Injure and have recovered. It's not easy. Approximately 2 million people in the United States self injure annually. It recognizes no barrier. In other words, it's not limited to any one group of people. Globally those that know about Self Injury Awareness Day recognize it on March 1. The thing is no national governments recognize it officially. As far as I know only the states of New Mexico and Connecticut recognize it. </span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Public awareness is one way to shed light on this growing problem. In an effort to reduce the stigma and help reduce some of the myths. It can also help those who self injure along with their family and friends get and/or find treatment. Such treatments can be: individual and/or group therapy, medications, or support groups, just to name a few. That is what we want in getting National recognition with this day. If you want to help would you please </span><a href="http://www.petitiononline.com/NatlSIAD/petition.html"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">sign the petition here</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;">. Thank You so much. Like I said it means a lot to me. My friends and I are the ones behind this petition.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">If you have questions you can comment here or email me at: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CTSelfInjuryAwarenessProject</span> at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gmail</span> dot com</span>Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-52148957158703684102007-08-15T00:10:00.000-04:002007-09-23T01:48:26.269-04:00Tibbles & DishclothsI've crossed over to the other side. In other words, I've started making <a href="http://1870pearl.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/02/rubadubdub.html">Tribbles</a>. I'll tell you it's so much fun. Watch out though. It's addictive. They multiply so fast too. I'm also on a dishcloth spree too. Good thing they're intended for christmas gifts. The tribbles too. THat is the ones that I don't decide to keep or send to the shop.<br /><br />While I was making them I realized that they would be really handy down at my landlady's store. She's the one with the paint your own pottery and stained glass studio. In order to keep the pottery molds from pitting and/or getting a fuzz on them between pourings if they aren't going to be used right away, the excess clay has to be cleaned off the mold. I realized that the Tribbles would be good for just this purpose. They'd also be good for getting glaze off the wall (don't ask). I gave her one today and I'm going to have a couple more on back up.<br /><br />The afghan is 4' from being done. Everything else has gone into a temporary hibernation. I just need a little break from them.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33514937.post-76378544994530049402007-08-13T01:30:00.000-04:002007-08-14T23:57:50.901-04:00He he heCliona's a typical cat I guess. She usually leaves yarn alone. She did this in just a few minutes though. Had to share it though. Man, you gotta love that little furball, don't you.<br /><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1014/1101013898_da6588324b.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1014/1101013898_da6588324b.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1164/1100201371_9272937a55.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1164/1100201371_9272937a55.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I had to cut the yarn off of her and her leg. She had it wrapped around one of her legs rather tight. Sheesh.Knitting Maudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282145310555294319noreply@blogger.com4