On Friday I heard through the grapevine that the new issue of Creative Knitting was out and I hadn't been able to go in search of it till this morning.
It's been a long time coming so I was interested to see what they had come up with. Not bad at all, some of the stuff was really nice some of it I think depended on your colour/yarn choice and others (though not many) were OMG! what we're they thinking?
However there was one pattern that stood out over the rest - a poncho made from recycled sari silk yarn. It probably wouldn't have meant as much if I haven't been hankering after a hank or two of this lovely looking stuff to begin with. It all started thanks to Lynne at Yarnivorous.
Lynne was knitting the Japanese Lantern Scarf as part of the Sari-A-Long (which has many examples of why this scarf is a must do project). Upon doing some research into the sari silk the very helpful knitters over at SNB Melbourne Yahoo Group offered up some very wonderful advice (in Norbu's/list mum's case even a sample to feel) and their experiences of this yarn. Somebody also mentioned the pattern at Knitty for Unbiased (a very cool bag) and I was also able to locate a pattern for a flower (The Wool Peddler - you'll need to go into their yarn section and select recycled silk to find the link) knitted up out of it. The Wool Peddler also offers up some very invaluable advice on working with this type of yarn well worth the read if anybody else is inspired to make anything with it.
I have decided since fate is throwing this virtually my way, it'd be nice if it'd throw the yarn as well but you can't have everything, that when I reach project 10 I am going to buy enough (preferably in the same colour way) to make the bag and scarf so as to have wonderful coordinating accessories. You'll never last on your diet if you don't have treats occasionally, and if I'm having a treat it's going to be a good one like Angora Supreme or sari silk yarn.
I'm afraid that's all I have time for today although I can think of another umpteen dozen things I would have liked to tell you about.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Monday, February 14, 2005
Well, I wouldn't have said today started off in fine form. Mainly because I spilt my morning coffee all down the front of myself on the way to my CWA (Country Women's Association) branch flower show.
Everything went well, we we're a bit apprehensive, as this was our first time organising it. I kept changing between two hats - that of tea lady and that of branch President. In the end the tea lady made the executive decisions.
When your trying to solve a tea crisis and have people asking you for permission to draw the Lucky Door Prize there's no time to change hats especially if in the middle of all this some man's agitating for a cup of coffee.
We were a couple of members down, but we managed to make a success of it. But despite that I'm not sure if I'm looking forward to next year.
On the knitting front the Angora Supreme scarf is still under way and knitting up beautifully! I do love the stuff, I'm thinking about purchasing some more and doing the smaller version for Mongolia. If I miss this year's deadline I will still have time for next year's.
I am very excited because of what today is. It is the release of the first issue of the online magazine Spun. It's more than just knitting patterns and has proven to be an interesting read I hope they keep up the standard. But having said that I have to admit I loved the patterns and that was the reason I've been waiting in anticipation for this day.
Here we have my top three picks:
1) Stash Buster - Caterpillar
2) Restraints
3) Studded Wrist Bands
I can't wiat to knit a caterpillar! Of course I have to make one for myself first, just to make sure it works out right you understand.
I've come up with a plan, I have some odd balls of faux fur and one of ostrich knocking about my stash. Partially used balls so there's not a full ball left but I have decided when I knit some more of the hooded jackets since the cuffs on the sleeves fold back onto the sleeves I thought I would make them out of fluffy stuff. Use up the fluffy stuff and make the jackets a bit more pretty. I know pretty is not really the point but it'll make the project more exciting for me as I have to knit it.
Final note for the day is the fact that I have just discovered myself listed in the Dulaan Brigade. How cool! I'm not merely a solo mad knitter trying to make the world better one stitch at a time, I'm part of a very cool Brigade!
Everything went well, we we're a bit apprehensive, as this was our first time organising it. I kept changing between two hats - that of tea lady and that of branch President. In the end the tea lady made the executive decisions.
When your trying to solve a tea crisis and have people asking you for permission to draw the Lucky Door Prize there's no time to change hats especially if in the middle of all this some man's agitating for a cup of coffee.
We were a couple of members down, but we managed to make a success of it. But despite that I'm not sure if I'm looking forward to next year.
On the knitting front the Angora Supreme scarf is still under way and knitting up beautifully! I do love the stuff, I'm thinking about purchasing some more and doing the smaller version for Mongolia. If I miss this year's deadline I will still have time for next year's.
I am very excited because of what today is. It is the release of the first issue of the online magazine Spun. It's more than just knitting patterns and has proven to be an interesting read I hope they keep up the standard. But having said that I have to admit I loved the patterns and that was the reason I've been waiting in anticipation for this day.
Here we have my top three picks:
1) Stash Buster - Caterpillar
2) Restraints
3) Studded Wrist Bands
I can't wiat to knit a caterpillar! Of course I have to make one for myself first, just to make sure it works out right you understand.
I've come up with a plan, I have some odd balls of faux fur and one of ostrich knocking about my stash. Partially used balls so there's not a full ball left but I have decided when I knit some more of the hooded jackets since the cuffs on the sleeves fold back onto the sleeves I thought I would make them out of fluffy stuff. Use up the fluffy stuff and make the jackets a bit more pretty. I know pretty is not really the point but it'll make the project more exciting for me as I have to knit it.
Final note for the day is the fact that I have just discovered myself listed in the Dulaan Brigade. How cool! I'm not merely a solo mad knitter trying to make the world better one stitch at a time, I'm part of a very cool Brigade!
Sunday, February 13, 2005
New post x2
Okay my first post I was in the *middle* of writing got eaten and is no more. And now I'm in a crank because it's eaten.
So quick update, I am still working on the Angora Supreme Scarf and I suspect everyhting and I mean everything else eating, sleeping, working (like I'm gonna miss that).
Oh well, times up so that'll have to be it. I will attempt to do a re-write tomorrow and hope it dosen't get eaten. Grr Arrghhh!!!
So quick update, I am still working on the Angora Supreme Scarf and I suspect everyhting and I mean everything else eating, sleeping, working (like I'm gonna miss that).
Oh well, times up so that'll have to be it. I will attempt to do a re-write tomorrow and hope it dosen't get eaten. Grr Arrghhh!!!
The Next Big Thing?
According to the Lion Brand Newsletter that's just arrived in my Inbox it's Ponchettes and Capelets.
"These trendy little toppers are being seen everywhere from fashion magazines and catalogs to high-end boutiques and mainstream retailers."
Hmmm, I can't say I'm a fan of a short poncho, I love the longer versions. But as for capes this one has taken my fancy.
Cape May in the current issue of Knitty. This is made out of Rowan Biggy Print which I have used to make a hat and scarf, I had Giddy - I call it lolly colours pink, purple and green. But I love the the colour this is made up in Dull. After my yarn diet at the rate I'm knitting I should be able to put away enough to buy the quantity needed.
It'll be interesting to see how many more of my fellow knitters are going to be knitting up this latest trend.
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Knit, Knit, Knit, Knit some more.
I've been a little remiss with my blogging, and also lacking any indepth thoughts.
Tuesday was SNB, I was so looking forward to that. A good knit session is what I have been missing lately. I got the first mitten from the second pair done.
After much debate, starting and unstarting Tuesday night I started a scarf in 4ply for a 0 - 12 month child. I worked on it Tuesday night, did some more on Wednesday. Then Thursday came.
Thursday I went to Spotlight to purchase some double points for my sister/fellow knitter and got lured by bargains. I picked up one of the Knitting with Fabric Kits I've been looking for ever since I first saw them some time early in October.
I originally saw them on the counter at Spotlight they had two of the 7 designs. And the Southwest Hobo Bag took my particular fancy. That's all it took at the time because it was $42.00. Then after I went back and on every other trip back no sign of them anywhere. I found one when I was in on Thursday, last one in the box reduced to $5.00 was a Southwest Hobo Bag. It has to have been fate!
Fabric is not yarn technically. Unfortunatly I now need to buy needles, 10mm circulars and 10mm double points. I wonder if I can do it all on circs? I don't begrudge buying them, I want then for at least another two future projects.
However having said that I was lured off the wagon when it stopped at the lights and bought yarn. Not just any yarn, Angora Supreme at 50% off! There was only two balls of the really nice blue left, so I though I might get pale purple which I have admired in the past. Only 4 balls of that. So I got 6 balls of a really nice dark purple kind of a fuschia really, to make my hooded scarf with pockets.
Thursday night I started the scarf. If you haven't knitted with Angora Supreme (30% Angora(rabbit fur)/70% lambswool) already - do so!
I'm glad I bough the Angora Supreme, it has given me the lift I needed. And I think it is permisable because I bought it with an exact project in mind and it will get knitted up quickly rather than languish as a one day I'll use it.
Last night, I put the Angora scarf aside and instead knitted up a beanie in my Rowan Biggy Print. It's done and all sewn up, so there is PROJECT 6 DONE!!!!!!
I am very pleased, I will have to start posting pics of all that's done and in progress.
That's it for today. Tomorrow I hope to reflect on what I have learnt on my diet so far. Six projects that's almost half way!
Tuesday was SNB, I was so looking forward to that. A good knit session is what I have been missing lately. I got the first mitten from the second pair done.
After much debate, starting and unstarting Tuesday night I started a scarf in 4ply for a 0 - 12 month child. I worked on it Tuesday night, did some more on Wednesday. Then Thursday came.
Thursday I went to Spotlight to purchase some double points for my sister/fellow knitter and got lured by bargains. I picked up one of the Knitting with Fabric Kits I've been looking for ever since I first saw them some time early in October.
I originally saw them on the counter at Spotlight they had two of the 7 designs. And the Southwest Hobo Bag took my particular fancy. That's all it took at the time because it was $42.00. Then after I went back and on every other trip back no sign of them anywhere. I found one when I was in on Thursday, last one in the box reduced to $5.00 was a Southwest Hobo Bag. It has to have been fate!
Fabric is not yarn technically. Unfortunatly I now need to buy needles, 10mm circulars and 10mm double points. I wonder if I can do it all on circs? I don't begrudge buying them, I want then for at least another two future projects.
However having said that I was lured off the wagon when it stopped at the lights and bought yarn. Not just any yarn, Angora Supreme at 50% off! There was only two balls of the really nice blue left, so I though I might get pale purple which I have admired in the past. Only 4 balls of that. So I got 6 balls of a really nice dark purple kind of a fuschia really, to make my hooded scarf with pockets.
Thursday night I started the scarf. If you haven't knitted with Angora Supreme (30% Angora(rabbit fur)/70% lambswool) already - do so!
I'm glad I bough the Angora Supreme, it has given me the lift I needed. And I think it is permisable because I bought it with an exact project in mind and it will get knitted up quickly rather than languish as a one day I'll use it.
Last night, I put the Angora scarf aside and instead knitted up a beanie in my Rowan Biggy Print. It's done and all sewn up, so there is PROJECT 6 DONE!!!!!!
I am very pleased, I will have to start posting pics of all that's done and in progress.
That's it for today. Tomorrow I hope to reflect on what I have learnt on my diet so far. Six projects that's almost half way!
I'm back!
A few days of not enough time and then seriously lacking anything to tell you about has seen me absent without blog.
I will be updating today, posting and updating my links section there have been some blogs I've been meaning to add and haven't done. As well as some very cool knit links I keep thinking I must get those on there....
Also there will be an update on the Dulaan project and my last SNB meet.
I will be updating today, posting and updating my links section there have been some blogs I've been meaning to add and haven't done. As well as some very cool knit links I keep thinking I must get those on there....
Also there will be an update on the Dulaan project and my last SNB meet.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Today's Action.
Instead of a thought for the day I thought I would do instead an action, I found out about this site from Sharon and it's very cool and I can't believe I haven't been before because one of the members writes a blog I regulary read.
http://www.knitsmiths.us/
http://www.knitsmiths.us/
You have been tagged.
I've been tagged! This is a little daunting, this is something I have only seen happen to other people. I have Karen over at The Spinning Goth to thank. Here we go!
1. Total amount of music files on your computer: None at present time, maybe I should update when I've uploaded all my faves off my cd's.
2. The last CD you bought was: The last one? What was the last one? I think it was the So Fresh Presents Songs for Christmas 2004. I haven't bought new music since I don't know when.
3. What is the last song you heard before writing this message? Follow Me by Uncle Cracker.
4. Write down 5 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you: Current standing but in no particular order would be.....
1. Strong by Cher - It has been a firm fave since it was first released, I was going through one of my many blah time spaces and it just made me feel better. It was hard to pick one as my Cher album is one of my most listened too.
2. Anything by Madonna - Like Cher above, picking just one is hard but if I had to narrow it down probably Like A Prayer, Rescue Me or What It Feels Like For a Girl.
3. Another anything! Metallica. But picking one? It's a tie between For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Memory Remains.
4. Trouble by Pink - As much as I love the song I love the video even more!
5. Black Leather by Guns N' Roses - I think this needs no explanation especially to anybody who's seen the Bad Ass Knitter shoes!
5. Who will you pass the torch on to (3 people) and why? I'm going to pass it to Amanda, Sharon and Kate to start with because I'd love to know how they'd answer!
1. Total amount of music files on your computer: None at present time, maybe I should update when I've uploaded all my faves off my cd's.
2. The last CD you bought was: The last one? What was the last one? I think it was the So Fresh Presents Songs for Christmas 2004. I haven't bought new music since I don't know when.
3. What is the last song you heard before writing this message? Follow Me by Uncle Cracker.
4. Write down 5 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you: Current standing but in no particular order would be.....
1. Strong by Cher - It has been a firm fave since it was first released, I was going through one of my many blah time spaces and it just made me feel better. It was hard to pick one as my Cher album is one of my most listened too.
2. Anything by Madonna - Like Cher above, picking just one is hard but if I had to narrow it down probably Like A Prayer, Rescue Me or What It Feels Like For a Girl.
3. Another anything! Metallica. But picking one? It's a tie between For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Memory Remains.
4. Trouble by Pink - As much as I love the song I love the video even more!
5. Black Leather by Guns N' Roses - I think this needs no explanation especially to anybody who's seen the Bad Ass Knitter shoes!
5. Who will you pass the torch on to (3 people) and why? I'm going to pass it to Amanda, Sharon and Kate to start with because I'd love to know how they'd answer!
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Thought for the Day
"Have you heard the good news?"
"Yes! There are cookies!"
- Scooby Doo 2
I am loving the new Oreo Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies.
"Yes! There are cookies!"
- Scooby Doo 2
I am loving the new Oreo Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies.
Another 2 down!
Last night I restarted yet again my mobile phone cosy and finished it, it is complete. Sewn up and button attached. I am absolutley thrilled given the number of trys it took to get it right.
I also finished the beanie last night, it's sewn up just waiting to be given SSSHHHH don't tell, to my mother tomorrow along with the mittens I made out of the same wool for her Birthday present. I discovered a pack of blue slightly fluffy but nice and soft yarn I'm thinking of making her a Xmas present out of it.
So far today I have worked on the faux fur scarf which dosen't seem to be getting any longer. I hate it.
I can see some form of stash management coming up, I also have an urge to move my furniture around and give my cupboards a throughly good clean out. All of this leaves my house upside and sideways for a at least a week until I shove everything back under the carpet.
One day I'll get there and I'll hate it and the whole process will begin again. It's a vicious circle.
I also finished the beanie last night, it's sewn up just waiting to be given SSSHHHH don't tell, to my mother tomorrow along with the mittens I made out of the same wool for her Birthday present. I discovered a pack of blue slightly fluffy but nice and soft yarn I'm thinking of making her a Xmas present out of it.
So far today I have worked on the faux fur scarf which dosen't seem to be getting any longer. I hate it.
I can see some form of stash management coming up, I also have an urge to move my furniture around and give my cupboards a throughly good clean out. All of this leaves my house upside and sideways for a at least a week until I shove everything back under the carpet.
One day I'll get there and I'll hate it and the whole process will begin again. It's a vicious circle.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Another Quickie!
These have not been very long I know. Not that there is much to report on the knitting front, I did more work on the Girl's Mohair Scarf last night while watching Cher. I always find Cher is excellent to knit to.
I hope to get more work done on the beanie tonight so I can have it ready to sew up tomorrow night at the latest.
Off the knitting front I have just finished re-reading Soul Music by Terry Pratchett. Terry Pratchett is one of my fave authors of all time and I think Soul Music would have to be one of my favourite's from the Discworld series I'm not sure the absolute fave, there are so many good ones it's hard to choose.
That's it for today dear readers so I will leave you with this thought - how DO you forget?
I hope to get more work done on the beanie tonight so I can have it ready to sew up tomorrow night at the latest.
Off the knitting front I have just finished re-reading Soul Music by Terry Pratchett. Terry Pratchett is one of my fave authors of all time and I think Soul Music would have to be one of my favourite's from the Discworld series I'm not sure the absolute fave, there are so many good ones it's hard to choose.
That's it for today dear readers so I will leave you with this thought - how DO you forget?
Friday, February 04, 2005
I knit therefore I am.
Work has started on the shaping on the nasty beanie I hate, I so can't wait for it to be finished.
Breaking News!!!!
The scarf special of Creative Knitting has been found, I can recommence work on the girl's mohair scarf and think about starting Moody Blues.
That's it for today, I know these things are getting shorter by the day!
Breaking News!!!!
The scarf special of Creative Knitting has been found, I can recommence work on the girl's mohair scarf and think about starting Moody Blues.
That's it for today, I know these things are getting shorter by the day!
What kind of girl are you?
I found this at Amanda's blog, and I feel the need to point out that poor Amanda has been snowed in and forced to clear snow to get to her satellite dish so she can get the internet. I don't envy her one bit.
After taking the quiz twice, some of the answers it could have been one of either I got the same result. I thought it might be nice to be something a little more indepth and then I thought I'd like to knit something blue next, I wonder what I'll have for dinner? I wonder if Yarn Harlot has updated? Oh cool I'm a party girl!
I am Party Girl Click on the picture below to read more:  Take the 'What Kind of Girl Are You?' quiz at CookingToHookup.com |
After taking the quiz twice, some of the answers it could have been one of either I got the same result. I thought it might be nice to be something a little more indepth and then I thought I'd like to knit something blue next, I wonder what I'll have for dinner? I wonder if Yarn Harlot has updated? Oh cool I'm a party girl!
Thursday, February 03, 2005
More unsuspecting targets for my knitting!
Well boys and girls it has been a long day today.
Onto today's topic I discovered this at Karen's blog The Spinning Goth who in turn discovered it at Emma's blog Emma & Co.
The Dulaan (doo-lahn′) Project can be found at Mossy Cottage Knits. I am thinking about giving it a go because I figure I can do beanies for little people who probably won't mind that they are very stripey due to the use of odd balls from within my stash and will probably be more exciting than squares which was the original plan for the odd balls. Once I get something made (if might be more appropriate) I can send it away to the US and feel a smidge more rightous.
Hence the button which will soon be gracing my blog.
I failed to get anything knitted last night so to keep on track with this hat, I want to have it finished by the weekend because then it will be over and done with. I hate this hat, once it's done I'm another project closer to the end and I can buy some really nice yarn. I have my eye on some sari silk I really wantt to knit something out of it even if it's only a flower.
That's it for today, I'm afraid I don't have any photos to share of any more of my FO's or works in progress just yet but I'm hoping by the time I do there will be more FO's.
Onto today's topic I discovered this at Karen's blog The Spinning Goth who in turn discovered it at Emma's blog Emma & Co.
The Dulaan (doo-lahn′) Project can be found at Mossy Cottage Knits. I am thinking about giving it a go because I figure I can do beanies for little people who probably won't mind that they are very stripey due to the use of odd balls from within my stash and will probably be more exciting than squares which was the original plan for the odd balls. Once I get something made (if might be more appropriate) I can send it away to the US and feel a smidge more rightous.
Hence the button which will soon be gracing my blog.
I failed to get anything knitted last night so to keep on track with this hat, I want to have it finished by the weekend because then it will be over and done with. I hate this hat, once it's done I'm another project closer to the end and I can buy some really nice yarn. I have my eye on some sari silk I really wantt to knit something out of it even if it's only a flower.
That's it for today, I'm afraid I don't have any photos to share of any more of my FO's or works in progress just yet but I'm hoping by the time I do there will be more FO's.
Test Photo from Photobucket
I love this! Someone e-mailed it my way because they thought I would find it funny. I don't know it's original origin but if you do or you own it, let me know! I want to be able to congratulate the maker!
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Another row, another day.
This was the scarf I spent all afternoon and the better part of the evening working on the day before I took on the yarn diet.
I did some more work on the beanie last night I hope to get some more work done on it tonight. I have a maintinence inspection tomorrow - oh what joy! So before I knit I must have a final swoop through the house and make sure it's not too untidy ie no dirty knickers waiting to pounce on the real estate agent when they come tomorrow.
Very short one today I'm sorry guys!
What kind of dancer are you?
You are an Exotic Dancer. You are the sexy lady in
the group, you love to play with people's
minds, you never show your true intents to
anyone, you like to have a lot of friends so
you don't get bored and this goes the same with
men, you don't like the strict guy who gives
you orders like he owns you, nobody does, cuz
you were born free and nothing would change
that.
What kind of dancers are you? (Girls only)
brought to you by Quizilla
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Another day, another row.
These are the mittens made from the Bendigo wool in the colour Columbine.
These mittens are the first finished out of my 20 projects on the diet, and next to them you can see the start of the first mitten for the second pair. I really must get back to it but it's been put aside as I finished the first gauntlet and then recommenced work on this beanie that's been waiting to have it's ribbing finished so I can commence work on the main part.
I hate ribbing. My sister/fellow knitter remarked to me the other day while working on a beanie how much she hated ribbing. I know of at least one knitter out there who's fortunate enough to have a husband who knits and does all her ribbing for her because she hates it. Lucky woman!
Today is a good day, it was also grocery day. And somehow I came home with Gloria Jean's Chocolate Fudge coffee and a box of Baci's. I can not get eonough of Baci's! Back to the good day, I got to pick up my new dvd I had on order at my local Virgin store. WWE Divas South of the Border with the lovely Lita on it! Unfortunatly the lovely Lita is now out on a knee injury and will be gone awhile. Sob sob sob!
Ah well I'll have to survive, after all there are so many shoes to be worn and not enough time! There's also a lot of projects to be done.....
I have decided since I failed Yarn Harlot's Knitters Without Borders challange, that I'll increase my donation to MSF and give a bit extra. MSF (Doctors Without Borders) we're last months charity of choice for my $10, but I think given the Bad Ass Knitter shoes were bought last month while attempting the challenge it'd be better if I gave a little more.
I think that's all for today boys and girls I better get back to knitting and a Chocolate Fudge or two.
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