Monday, May 23, 2005
the oak has struck
I have a full blown case of poison oak now so the crafting will stop for a while. I cannot chance getting the oils on my projects and besides I am too miserable to do anything. I will get back to it soon.
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Monday, May 16, 2005
it's here......
well... it is here - just like I figured - the poison oak has arrived! After the hot shower and careful preparations the evil oak one has invaded and I am covered up. Oh....I am going to be so grouchy.
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Poison Oak...
We worked outside all day today clearing flower beds and cleaning up the yard. After wearing leather gloves, a long sleeved shirt, socks, workboots, and long pants...I still ended up with poison oak. Man! I am so allergic to that stuff. I just have a few spots and have treated them but I know that they will spread.
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Sock Class
Our loom sock KAL was last night and it was a blast. I think I finally have the heels down so I am going to spring forward and start my first pair of loom knitted socks with a heel. I have purchased some great sock yarn - Bernat Sox in "Hippi Hot" to make a first pair. I have printed out my pattern, got my row scratch sheet ready, got my yarn and loom so....I guess that I am ready. I will post some photos to show you my progress - maybe it will spur you to try a pair. :)
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
...lazy sunny days
I don't know if it is the sunny days, warm temperatures or if I am just lazy but I have really gotten behind on my posts - I do apologize. It seems that my mind is going in several directions at once lately and I have good intentions but I don't seem to get much done.
...but I have finished a few of my WIPs - I completed the prayer shawl that I was working on and I was really pleased with it. I used the triangle pattern and mixed caron embroidery print with maroon plush by RH and was amazed at how well it blended. I did a simple shell around the edges for a border and that really added to it. I didn't get a photo of it as I gave it away before I could take a picture.
...my knitted hats for Ship Support were all completed, washed and shipped to Ellen.
...the booties, hats, and blankets were finished up and the Teeny Tiny Treasures shipment for April went out the last of the month.
--Now it is time for new beginnings..I have started another prayer shawl, actually two, I have one that I carry in my knitting bag with me so that I can do a stitch or two when I have a spare moment. And another one that is beside my chair in the den, this is the tv one, the one that I work on as I watch tv at night with hubby. The carry along shawl is a combo yarn one - I am using LB woolease red sprinkles and rainbow red fun fur. It seems to be working out really well. I know that seems a little splashy for a prayer shawl but I have been really led to do this one so I know that there is someone that is in need of this particular shawl - I just feel it in my heart. My tv shawl - the one beside my chair is in a light lilac using LB pound of love yarn - a soft quiet color that will be soothing.
--Also, I am working on some loom booties and hats for the babies for Teeny Tiny Treasures. Our looming group Knitting without Needles is beginning a class on loomed socks with heels - something that I am really looking forward to. I have made several pairs of the tube socks but the ones with heels have not been attempted yet so.....new adventures in the world of knitting looms.
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
...but I have finished a few of my WIPs - I completed the prayer shawl that I was working on and I was really pleased with it. I used the triangle pattern and mixed caron embroidery print with maroon plush by RH and was amazed at how well it blended. I did a simple shell around the edges for a border and that really added to it. I didn't get a photo of it as I gave it away before I could take a picture.
...my knitted hats for Ship Support were all completed, washed and shipped to Ellen.
...the booties, hats, and blankets were finished up and the Teeny Tiny Treasures shipment for April went out the last of the month.
--Now it is time for new beginnings..I have started another prayer shawl, actually two, I have one that I carry in my knitting bag with me so that I can do a stitch or two when I have a spare moment. And another one that is beside my chair in the den, this is the tv one, the one that I work on as I watch tv at night with hubby. The carry along shawl is a combo yarn one - I am using LB woolease red sprinkles and rainbow red fun fur. It seems to be working out really well. I know that seems a little splashy for a prayer shawl but I have been really led to do this one so I know that there is someone that is in need of this particular shawl - I just feel it in my heart. My tv shawl - the one beside my chair is in a light lilac using LB pound of love yarn - a soft quiet color that will be soothing.
--Also, I am working on some loom booties and hats for the babies for Teeny Tiny Treasures. Our looming group Knitting without Needles is beginning a class on loomed socks with heels - something that I am really looking forward to. I have made several pairs of the tube socks but the ones with heels have not been attempted yet so.....new adventures in the world of knitting looms.
Happy Knitting :)
*GB2G*
