Monday, August 18, 2008

My Hands

I've gone crazy and my hands they hurt...darn this vest! I will finish knitting you!

Most likely not by Sunday.

Friday, August 15, 2008

I still have time

Okay so I am so far behind on my Knitting Olympics project it laughable at this point. I have I think maybe 3 inches of the back done. The thing is I was the one who said hey Thi lets do a Knitting Olympics knit along and give out prizes. The best laid plans of knitters and supper villains.

Its not like I’m not trying I just keep getting distracted. With what you say: cleaning, Dr. Horrible, and for those who know me in real life Rain. I know I should be knitting or at least watching the Olympics but I just keep surfing youtube for Rain videos and videos on spinning yarn.

Alright I can hear my friend Eileen’s voice now “Just knit it!” Okay, okay I’m going to knit or maybe I’ll just watch the last episode of Dr. Horrible one more time. The last time promise…well until tomorrow, I wouldn’t want to lie. Right?

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Is it too late?

Oh the Knitting Olympics what shall I do? I could go the easy route and do leg warmers which won’t be easy because I want to put a wicked cable down each side but the vest from the Knitting Man(ual) is not going well. I am right now recasting on for the third time. Now with the vest I would learn a lot of new stuff: a little two color work, seaming and putting on a hood, but the leg warmers would be cool.

Now it is true that with the leg warmers I have a better chance of finishing but it would still be a challenge? Right? In my heart I know that it’s the hoodie I should make but my head says take the easy one because it’s easy (well duh!)!

Darn it! I want this to be a challenge so it’s the hoodie so back to the swathing and pattern adjustments.

Wait where my dog? “Here Gucci wouldn’t you like a nice small dog sweater?” Now there’s and idea.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Wanna Trade?

I've joined a few swaps and you need to know some things about me so here you go!

Swap Info:
1. Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft? I can do both, crochet since I was little knitting 2+ years.
2. Do you spin? What type of spinning do you do? I just started I got a little ladybug her name is Lulu.
3. Are there any other crafts that you participate in? I scrapbook and I love making ATC’s, cards and art journaling.
4. What are your favorite yarns/fibers? Wool and who doesn't love alpaca.
5. What are your LEAST favorite yarns/fibers? Cotton.
6. Are there any types/brands of yarn that you are dying to work with but haven't gotten a chance? Camel fiber.
7. What are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet? Socks, legwarmers sweaters, hats, scarf's …
8. What are you currently working on? Anything you plan to start this autumn? I'm going to cast on a EZ pie shawl and Jayne hat or three.
9. What is your favorite FO? (Please, post a picture if you would like.) My First sweater I'm sure it will change.
10. What is your oldest UFO? I just finished the socks of death which took almost two years.
11. Are their any knitting/crochet techniques that you would like to learn? Toe up socks two at a time on one circ.
12. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes I have knit one pair of socks. I have very wide feet like 10.5 around, but at least they’re short.
13. Do you have a yarn winder and/or a swift? Yep, have both made the swift myself.
14. Where/how to you keep you needles/hooks? In a jar and these cute little tea tins.
15. Do you collect anything? Yarn, books art supplies and purses.
16. What is your favorite type of music? Are you MP3 ready? I love all music except hard rock or rap…I'm in love with Rob Thomas I plain to marry him. I take my I pod with me everywhere!
17. Do you like sweets? What are your favorites? Big head nod YES. Kisses, caramel kisses and gummy bears.
18. What is your living situation like? Any pets? Children? A pet that's more like a child a spoiled little dog named Gucci. I know I was asking for it.
19. Are you allergic to anything? Just spiders…ewwww!
20. Do you have an online wish list (Amazon, Etsy, Loopy Ewe, etc.)? Please include links for your swap pal. Etsy (yessire01) .
21. Are you having a birthday during this swap? November 11th.
22. What is your Ravelry ID? Yessire.