Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Sockapalooza4
Pattern: Eyelet and Flame Chevron from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume One (to be posted after they're done)
Yarn: Claudia Hand Painted in Pink Posey from The Loopy Ewe
Needles: Knit Picks DPNs Size 0
I absolutely love this yarn, the needles, the pattern, everything about this sock. I'm so thrilled that it's all coming together so well for my sock recipient. She totally deserves it.
My latest obsession, tiny socks for my sock blocker keychain. The yarn was a gift in one of my orders from The Loopy Ewe. Can you tell that I love Sheri and The Loopy Ewe???
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
A moment of silence, please...
Babe is dying. I'm not sure what's going on, but her screws are coming loose.
Maybe I treadle wrong, maybe too fast, maybe the pedals don't stay where they're supposed to. I don't know, but the screw that holds the pedals to the base of my Babe spinning wheel are coming out and they seem to not want to go back in and stay in.
I'm desperately hoping for a new wheel, but I don't think it's in the budget right now. Any ideas on how to fix it?
Maybe I treadle wrong, maybe too fast, maybe the pedals don't stay where they're supposed to. I don't know, but the screw that holds the pedals to the base of my Babe spinning wheel are coming out and they seem to not want to go back in and stay in.
I'm desperately hoping for a new wheel, but I don't think it's in the budget right now. Any ideas on how to fix it?
Monday, April 23, 2007
Who wouldn't want to come home if these were waiting for them?
Claudia Handpainted sock yarn from The Loopy Ewe. I got Buckeye and, as mentioned in my previous post, I totally scored some Peppermint Mocha, The Loopy Ewe's new colorway from Claudia. Plus I got some SOAK and giftees from Sheri.
Flip Knit Books from Annie Modesitt. Combination Knitting in one direction and Western in the other. Doesn't get much better than that. I totally forgot I ordered these and when they showed up today it was like Christmas!
Laceweight yarn from Handpainted Yarn. Made famous by their worsted weight merino which completely sold out I decided to check back and see what they have now. I'm totally in love with these colors. It looks more blue in the picture but it's more of a purplish-blue and green mix in person. It reminds me of flowers. I can't wait to knit lace with this, now I just have to find the perfect pattern. Any recommendations?
Roving from Handpainted Yarn. I'm going to attempt to spin this up into laceweight singles for the Shoalwater Shawl by Fibertrends.
So, yeah, I think I've gone a little crazy and Sheri's doing another Sneak Up soon with the new lace yarns. Be still my pocketbook!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Score!
I totally scored some Claudia Hand Painted sock yarn in Loopy Ewe's Peppermint Mocha colorway. If you haven't visited The Loopy Ewe's site before and you've ever even thought about knitting socks...go look now. It's okay, I'll wait. It's totally worth it! Sheri and her family are absolutely amazing and they carry some beyond gorgeous sock yarn. I'm thrilled with their customer service and the little gifties I get in my order. They're doing "sneak up" updates lately and I've been stalking the site. It's an obsession and I'm pretty sure it's contagious, so seriously, go buy some sock yarn!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
A knitting kind of weekend
Wow! What a great weekend!
Liesl came over on Saturday and we spent the day knitting. I learned how to do an applied i-cord bind off and finished knitting the bag portion of My Contant Companion. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Michael fried chicken, baked potatoes, and made some corn. Oy, can my husband cook!
Today my brother, Steve, and his wife, Denise (who just happens to be one of my best friends) came down from northern Cincinnati to spend the day with Michael and me. Denise and I had a mini SnB of our own while Michael and Steve watched Taladega Nights which apparently isn't all it's cracked up to be. My dear SIL gladly took some extra yarn off my hands. Isn't she the sweetest? And listened to me rant and rave about life. Plus, yeah, she works at a yarn store. She gives me the scoop on the knitting world. Oh, and we had a roast with carrots and potatoes. Wow, we ate well this weekend.
I should be able to felt My Constant Companion tomorrow. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the pocket on the front yet. I ran out of my CC since I used it for the straps so it's either getting a solid MC pocket or nothing. If it's nothing then I have about 2 1/2 skeins of Elann Peruvian Highland Chunky in a light heathered blue that's dying to be something luxurious. I'm in love with this yarn. I think I'm eventually going to need a sweater from this yarn. I do have the Ribbi Cardi pattern. Hmm....
So I'm totally rambling now. I think it's bed time.
'night.
Liesl came over on Saturday and we spent the day knitting. I learned how to do an applied i-cord bind off and finished knitting the bag portion of My Contant Companion. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Michael fried chicken, baked potatoes, and made some corn. Oy, can my husband cook!
Today my brother, Steve, and his wife, Denise (who just happens to be one of my best friends) came down from northern Cincinnati to spend the day with Michael and me. Denise and I had a mini SnB of our own while Michael and Steve watched Taladega Nights which apparently isn't all it's cracked up to be. My dear SIL gladly took some extra yarn off my hands. Isn't she the sweetest? And listened to me rant and rave about life. Plus, yeah, she works at a yarn store. She gives me the scoop on the knitting world. Oh, and we had a roast with carrots and potatoes. Wow, we ate well this weekend.
I should be able to felt My Constant Companion tomorrow. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the pocket on the front yet. I ran out of my CC since I used it for the straps so it's either getting a solid MC pocket or nothing. If it's nothing then I have about 2 1/2 skeins of Elann Peruvian Highland Chunky in a light heathered blue that's dying to be something luxurious. I'm in love with this yarn. I think I'm eventually going to need a sweater from this yarn. I do have the Ribbi Cardi pattern. Hmm....
So I'm totally rambling now. I think it's bed time.
'night.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Yarn Crawl
Yesterday Beth, Liesl, and I went on a mini-yarn store crawl.
We started up north at Yarns & Fabrications where I'm telling myself I did not break my "No Yarn in 2007" yarn diet by using my in store credit. I also bought some fabric to line a purse that I'm in the process of designing.
Then we went to Don Pablo's for lunch. Margaritas were enjoyed by all. I had one swirled with sangria...tasty! :)
Then we were off to KnitOn! where I did manage to be good and bought nothing. However, I did decide that for the remainder of Mike's Valentine's yarn gifting we're going to KnitOn! There's just so much more yarn than any of the other yarn stores in the area and I did just buy yarn from Yarns & Fabrications so I'm trying not to feel so guilty.
On the needles right now are the purse I'm designing and the Brea bag that I've been frustrated with for months now. I've finished the first side of the Brea bag, but can't manage to line up the cables on the second side. Yeah, I'm challenged. I know.
To be started in the near future...Mike bought me some yarn (the first part of my Valentine's gift...he's way too good to me) that should arrive Monday. I'm getting some dark red laceweight mohair to make a reversible cable wrap and some bulky wool to make a My Constant Companion.
I'm also working on a pair of UK socks and a desert camo hat for Michael when time (ha...what's that?) permits!
Oh, and winter finally find the Cincinnati tri-state area. We have about 2 inches right now and it's still falling. Supposed to be cold all week. Finally!
We started up north at Yarns & Fabrications where I'm telling myself I did not break my "No Yarn in 2007" yarn diet by using my in store credit. I also bought some fabric to line a purse that I'm in the process of designing.
Then we went to Don Pablo's for lunch. Margaritas were enjoyed by all. I had one swirled with sangria...tasty! :)
Then we were off to KnitOn! where I did manage to be good and bought nothing. However, I did decide that for the remainder of Mike's Valentine's yarn gifting we're going to KnitOn! There's just so much more yarn than any of the other yarn stores in the area and I did just buy yarn from Yarns & Fabrications so I'm trying not to feel so guilty.
On the needles right now are the purse I'm designing and the Brea bag that I've been frustrated with for months now. I've finished the first side of the Brea bag, but can't manage to line up the cables on the second side. Yeah, I'm challenged. I know.
To be started in the near future...Mike bought me some yarn (the first part of my Valentine's gift...he's way too good to me) that should arrive Monday. I'm getting some dark red laceweight mohair to make a reversible cable wrap and some bulky wool to make a My Constant Companion.
I'm also working on a pair of UK socks and a desert camo hat for Michael when time (ha...what's that?) permits!
Oh, and winter finally find the Cincinnati tri-state area. We have about 2 inches right now and it's still falling. Supposed to be cold all week. Finally!
Monday, January 08, 2007
My totally incredible brother got me "Knitting on the Edge" for Christmas! I've totally been drooling over this book forever. I think this year I'm going to attempt to design a few things. I should be able to. I have all three of the Stitchionaries. I have the Vogue Knitting Reference Book. I have Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweaters and Knitting on the Edge. I'm ready!
I'm working on Mike's UK socks right now. They're speeding along on size 2.5 Addis. I'm using Amy's hand-dyed yarn that I had her dye up specifically in the UK colors. She did a fabulous job and if you need something custom dyed I would totally recommend going to Amy. She is awesome to work with! In fact, I have another custome dye order in with her right now for Navy Desert Camouflage colors for a hat for Mike's deployment.
I'm also trying to finish a cabled purse that I've been working on for months. I'm getting there. I'll post pictures of it soon (and the socks too).
Okay, back to the real world,
Amanda
I'm working on Mike's UK socks right now. They're speeding along on size 2.5 Addis. I'm using Amy's hand-dyed yarn that I had her dye up specifically in the UK colors. She did a fabulous job and if you need something custom dyed I would totally recommend going to Amy. She is awesome to work with! In fact, I have another custome dye order in with her right now for Navy Desert Camouflage colors for a hat for Mike's deployment.
I'm also trying to finish a cabled purse that I've been working on for months. I'm getting there. I'll post pictures of it soon (and the socks too).
Okay, back to the real world,
Amanda
Monday, January 01, 2007
A new year and a new name
Happy New Year every one!
Since moving from KY to IN this past Fall I thought it would make sense to change the name of my blog to something that was related to IN instead of KY. My SIL and I have always said that if we opened a yarn store we would do it in IN and call it the Hoosier Yarn Barn so...here you have it...the first step towards my dream.
My wonderful husband gifted me with the Vogue Stitchionary Third Volume and E. Zimmerman's Knitting Without Tears for Christmas and I've been pouring through them. I'm really hoping to work on colorwork this year. Last year I taught myself Fair Isle and this year my goal is Intarsia.
Here's to a happy, healthy year full of growth and challenges.
Since moving from KY to IN this past Fall I thought it would make sense to change the name of my blog to something that was related to IN instead of KY. My SIL and I have always said that if we opened a yarn store we would do it in IN and call it the Hoosier Yarn Barn so...here you have it...the first step towards my dream.
My wonderful husband gifted me with the Vogue Stitchionary Third Volume and E. Zimmerman's Knitting Without Tears for Christmas and I've been pouring through them. I'm really hoping to work on colorwork this year. Last year I taught myself Fair Isle and this year my goal is Intarsia.
Here's to a happy, healthy year full of growth and challenges.
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