WIP Weds: Adding a few to the list…

After last weeks craziness, I am hoping for a more restful week… The weather here in Ontario is lovely, and sunny. Good for sitting outside with a cuppa and knitting, while listening to Bach!

Need to move the fire pit and bring down the coffee table. and my netbook works out here too!

The Boyz put up the awning and gardening season is about to begin :0)

From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf  deadline is coming fast!

The dark pink makers are the half way point, all down hill from there :0)

Must be done by May 25th.

Mile a Minute Blanket This has been a delightful experiment!

Coming along nicely! I have another stripe ready to attach.

 Sassy Summer Satchel  MayKal 

The ball on the lower right has much more of the centre green than appears in this picture.

Piles of Smiles socks  a new pattern I am working on

Really makes plain old stripes dance!

Found on ravelry: OctoCrush Hat by Ellen Taylor. Nice summer sun hat

I have been enjoying reading other people’s blogs, I’m going to start linking to some you might enjoy too :0)

Blog visiting: Of Yarny Notions: Tales of a Nerdy knitter

Another useful tutorial: A Sock Surgeon’s Afterthought Heel Technique I frequently use this technique, or knit in a waste yarn so there are no ends to darn in!

This weeks musical interlude: The Best of Bach (this is a whole album)

And last but not least what am I reading?

The Golden Thread: A Readers Journey Through the Great Books            by Bruce Meyer

A wonderful overview of the seminal works of Western literature and why we still read them. I’ve read this several times and still find new insights. Just finished the Bible and am working on Homer’s Odyssey.

Highly recommend this to literature lovers.

Current WIP List (15)

1. Mile a minute afghan 1st crochet project 20% done  
2. Sassy Summer Satchel  MayKal
3. Piles of Smiles socks  a new pattern I am working on
4. Sssydney and friends two more to do
5. From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf 45% Done
6. Camellia shawlette - A wedding gift (due May 25) 5%
7. Sea of Dreams Blanket 60%
8. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done 80%
9. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
10. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
11. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost 90%
12. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry 80%
13. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest 60%
14. Cozy Winter Shawl 85%
15. Pine Forest Baby Blanket 75%

FO’s 2013 = 36

WIPS 2013 = 13 + 2 = 15

Used of 37 purchased patterns from Rav = 8 (29 to go)

Stash Used 2013 = 34

Books 2013 = 14 + 1 = 15

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FO Friday: My Treasures from the DKC Knit Frolic :0)

I didn’t get much done this week, but I promised to share my treaures from The DKC Knit Frolic in Toronto Ontario Canada April 27th.

Purchased  - 5 skeins from Grand River yarns 

Hope to make a summer tshirt from this.

2 balls of sock yarn

a pattern book

The smallest size for me ;0)

a From Sweet Paprika designs

  Theme and Variations

some smaller odds and ends

Top left clockwise: sock needle storage case, folding bag for shows, plastic safety pins, double ended crochet hook on a ring, 2 sizes of stitch markers.

A new flyer for my Lendrum Sprinning wheel and drive bands and connectors

Lendrum flyer, drive band, treadle connect.

As far as finished objects, this week was a bust…

However the weather has been splendid and Harley and I are out and about

Harley is my electric Geobike, first time out every season is a nail biter for me, till I get used to him again.

Wow!, awesome! Showed the guyz and they said NO! :0( They are no fun… Harley would so love to be yarn bombed, maybe I could start with my helmet :0)

Current WIP List (13)

1. Mile a minute afghan 1st crochet project 20% done
2. Sssydney and friends two more to do
3. From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf 45% Done
4. Camellia shawlette - A wedding gift (due May 25) 5%
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket 60%
6. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done 80%
7. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
8. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
9. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost 90%
10. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry 80%
11. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest 60%
12. Cozy Winter Shawl 85%
13. Pine Forest Baby Blanket 75%

FO’s 2013 = 36

WIPS 2013 = 13

Used of 37 purchased patterns from Rav = 8 (29 to go)

Stash Used 2013 = 34

Books 2013 = 14

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FO Friday: Cast on mania, 28 on and 28 off!

 Well Cast on Mania is over, Hurray! What a wild ride.

27 of 28 projects

Family friend, visiting to watch the Hockey game on Saturday adopted it :0)

wk1, wk2  and wk3, finished everything to date.

Cast on Mania Ravelry Forum

(here’s the to do list for February)

Week 4 – The final push to the finish

2/21/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!

Box 16, I lightly steam pressed this project, the sock yarn responded brilliantly!

 2/22/13 Toddler Tootsies #1 My stashbusting design, 

 2/23/13 Toddler Tootsies #2 

pair #6

 2/24/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket Another stashbusting design!

box 17

 2/25/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard

hex 59

 2/26/13 Toddler Tootsies #1 and 2/27/13 Toddler Tootsies #2 

This is the 7th pair for a fund-raiser at Church

2/28/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard

This is the 60th hex, I have a long way to go yet. It is big enough to cover my lap so far!

2/18/13 Easy Peazy Shawl For my Kal group This is a largest project, I  did this month.

took 1 1/8th ball

Well I can say I would think twice before I would attempt this again. I was exciting and interesting to watch all the projects develop on the Forum. It definitely was a challenge and I am delighted and enervated that I managed it!

The Jar for february with all the little snipits

Current WIP List (10)

1. Top Down Swing Pullover – One sleeve done
2. Easy Peazy Shawl 2.0 For my Kal group
3. Toddler Tootsies #1 Pair 6
4. Toddler Tootsies #2 Pair 7
5. My Spring Socks – My design
6. Beryl Blanket – Long term project (2 hexs for Cast on Mania)
7. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project (2 Box for Cast on Mania)
8. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost
9. Kelp Forest Shawlette - very close to done
10. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
11. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
12. Cozy Winter Shawl
13. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

FO’s 2013 = 19 +  3  = 22

WIPS 2013 = 13 - 3  = 10

Used of purchased patterns from Rav = 34 – 7 = 27

Stash Used 2013 =  11 + 8 = 19

Books 2013 = 9

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FO Friday: Cast on mania, Cast offs week 3

Ok I made it through week 3! Gasp!

wk1, wk2 and wk3 almost finished everything to date.

Cast on Mania Ravelry Forum

(here’s the to do list for the month)

2/14/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!

15 boxes

 2/15/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard

57 hexs

 2/16/13 Toddler Tootsies #1  

 2/17/13 Toddler Tootsies #2  

Pair #5 for Charity

 2/18/13 Easy Peazy Shawl For my Kal group This is a larger project, I am endeavouring to finish this before the end of the month.

Still in progress

I love this yarn however I am swallowing a lot of fibre. Not Fun!

 2/19/13 Yarn Ball Cozy For my Kal group

2/20/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard

57 hexs

 And what am I watching while knitting?

DH and I watched The Women (2008) on DVD,

This is a delightful remake of a great movie made in 1939!

Almost as good as the origional “The Women” (1939) here are some of the witty lines. I highly recommend both films!

Then we watched “The Holiday” another great movie I highly recommend!

Current WIP List (11)

1. Top Down Swing Pullover – One sleeve done
2. Easy Peazy Shawl 2.0 For my Kal group
3. Toddler Tootsies #2My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
4. Yarn Ball Cozy For my Kal group
5. My Spring Socks – My design
6. Beryl Blanket – Long term project (2 hexs for Cast on Mania)
7. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project (1 Box for Cast on Mania)
8. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost
9. Kelp Forest Shawlette - very close to done
10. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
11. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
12. Cozy Winter Shawl
13. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

FO’s 2013 = 14 + 5 = 19

WIPS 2013 = 13 - 2 = 11

Used of purchased patterns from Rav = 34 – 7 = 27

Stash Used 2013 = 9 + 2 = 11

Books 2013 = 9

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FO Friday: Cast on mania, Cast offs week 2

Hope you all had a Happy Valentines Day!

I have been beavering away on wk1 and wk2 finished everything to date.

Week 2 of Cast on Mania ends!

(here’s the to do list for the month)

2/7/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!

Box #14

 2/8/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard

Hex #56

 2/9/13 Toddler Tootsies #1My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.

Sock #1

 2/10/13 Toddler Tootsies #2My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.

2/11/13  Knitted short Row Heart – made for both my fellas for Valentines

 2/12/13 Footies For my Kal group

These are warm, comfortable and quick to make! Highly recommend this pattern!

 2/13/13 Footies For my Kal group

I have to admit I am totally surprised that it’s week 2, and I am still up to date. I know life will intervene at some point…

Well I was right life has intervened, I am at a Funeral today. The last of my Mothers siblings has died. Mom has not said much, but I can imagine. I will miss Aunt “Honey” very much, my thoughts and prayers go out to Alan and Crystal.

Current WIP List (13)

1. Top Down Swing Pullover – One sleeve done
2. Toddler Tootsies #4 My stashbusting design
3. Knitted Short Row Heart - For my DH for Valentines :0)
4. Footies For my Kal group
5. My Spring Socks – My design
6. Beryl Blanket – Long term project (1 hex for Cast on Mania)
7. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project (1 Box for Cast on Mania)
8. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost
9. Kelp Forest Shawlette - very close to done
10. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
11. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
12. Cozy Winter Shawl
13. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

FO’s 2013 = 10 + 4 = 14

WIPS 2013 = 13  – 3 = 10

Used of purchased patterns from Rav = 34 – 7 = 27

Stash Used 2013 = 6 + 3 = 9

Books 2013 = 9

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FO Friday: Cast on mania, Cast offs week 1

First week of Cast on Mania

2/1/13: A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!

A Box of Boxes (box #13)

2/2/13: Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard

Hex 55

2/3/13: Wingspan with yarn sweetheart gave me for Christmas :0)

2/4/13 Toddler TootsiesMy stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.

2/5/13 Toddler TootsiesMy stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.

2/6/13 Shawl Collared Cowl by Alana Dakos

Family friend, visiting to watch the Hockey game on Saturday adopted it :0)

On to week 2!

Current WIP List (10)

1. Top Down Swing Pullover – One sleeve done
2. Wingspan with yarn sweetheart gave me for Christmas :0)  Cast on Mania
3. Toddler Tootsies #2 My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity. (2) Cast on Mania
4. Shawl Collared Cowl by Alana Dakos – Cast on Mania
5. My Spring Socks – My design
6. Beryl Blanket – Long term project (1 hex for Cast on Mania)
7. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project (1 Box for Cast on Mania)
8. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost done
9. Kelp Forest Shawlette - very close to done
10. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
11. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
12. Cozy Winter Shawl
13. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

FO’s 2013 = 6 + 4 = 10

WIPS 2013 = 16 – 5 = 11

Used of purchased patterns from Rav = 34 – 7 = 27

Stash Used 2013 = 4 + 1 = 5

Books 2013 = 8

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FO Friday: Insanity, sign me up!

Finished one new Sock! Unfortunately feet come in twos.

New Toe-up sock with spiral toe and after thought heels and fake cuff. Looking for test knitters. Watch for further details ;0)

January Jar!

January Jar inspection.

Yes I have gone totally NUTZ!

I have signed up for 28 WIPS in February.

Joined a new Ravelry group… island yarn company group

The Challenge for February

“The purpose of COM is to combat the general doldrums of February by doing something we knitters all love to do every day….cast on something new. Yes, it is crazy, but lots and lots of fun!”

So here is my list!

2/1/13: A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!

 28 days of WIP’s

 wk1 – Done
2/1/13: A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!
2/2/13: Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard
2/3/13: Wingspan with yarn sweetheart gave me for Christmas :0)
2/4/13 Toddler Tootsies #1My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/5/13 Toddler Tootsies#2My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/6/13 Shawl Collared Cowl by Alana Dakos
wk2
2/7/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!
2/8/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard
2/9/13 Toddler Tootsies #1My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/10/13 Toddler Tootsies #2My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/11/13 Knitted short Row Heart – made for both my fellas for Valentines
2/12/13 Footies For my Kal group
2/13/13 Footies For my Kal group
wk3
2/14/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!
2/15/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard
2/16/13 Toddler Tootsies #1My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/17/13 Toddler Tootsies #2My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/18/13 Easy Peazy Shawl For my Kal group
2/19/13 Yarn Ball Cozy For my Kal group
2/20/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard
wk4
2/21/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!
2/22/13 Toddler Tootsies #1My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/23/13 Toddler Tootsies #2My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/24/13 A Box of Boxes Blanket My stashbusting design!
2/25/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard
2/26/13 Toddler Tootsies #1My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/27/13 Toddler Tootsies #2My stashbusting design, I have to knit 6 pair for charity.
2/28/13 Beryl Blanket by Juliet Bernard

Wish me Luck!

Note I am still working on my WIP’s, Reading and Listening to Audiobooks, Craft group, Knitting Club and Physiotherapy etc. February doldrums, I won’t have time for them :0)

This week seen on Ravelry: Heather’s Cowl by Anna Daku I just love this one!

Audiobook of the week: The Ambassadors by Henry James

Listen here

FO’s 2013 = 6

WIPS 2013 = 10

Used of purchased patterns from Rav = 34 – 6 = 28

Stash Used 2013 = 4

Books 2013 = 8

Thanks again for visiting,

cya Friday

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WIP Weds: Almost Wordless Weds…

A Box of Boxes Blanket (12 Boxes)

Beryl Blanket (54 Hexes)

Top Down Swing Pullover

Actual colour more indigo. Sleeve #1 done.

My Spring Socks

Current WIP List (10)

1. Top Down Swing Pullover - One sleeve done
2. My Spring Socks - My design
3. Beryl Blanket – Long term project
4. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project
5. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost done
6. Kelp Forest Shawlette - very close to done
7. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
8. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
9. Cozy Winter Shawl
10. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

FO’s 2013 = 6

WIPS 2013 = 9 + 1 = 10

Used of purchased patterns from Rav = 34 – 6 = 28

Stash Used 2013 = 4

Books 2013 = 8

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WIP Weds: The Celebration Continues!

The festivities continue! My 2nd Blogaversary was yesterday, 

Last Friday’s gift was Toddler Tootsies pdf  so today I have a 2nd present for you :0)

Micah’s Blanky

Great gift for a Baby Shower, or child’s birthday. At 24”x36” it is the perfect size for a crib, stroller, or a car seat.This comfy little blanket is knit from the bottom-up with Garter stitch borders and a flat edge stitch detail. Knit in worsted, so works up quickly. The lace design is worked over 4 rows with only 2 lace rows to remember.

Micah’s Blankie

So on to my Works in Progress, it is Wednesday after all!

DH has been bugging for a new hat since DS pinched his. Truth is they both need a new one! Well I had been thinking about doing The Modjeska Hat that  texaspurlgurl gifted me last month. So here we go!

I modified the pattern by making a facing rather than ribbed edge. Living in Canada, my fella prefers a double thickness over his ears.

I continue to work on what I have now dubbed my Christmas sweater!

Moved to box as it is getting too large for my bag, and my furry children were getting too interested in it.

It may not be done till next Christmas ;0)

I have been Spring cleaning or fresh starting would be more accurate.

In shuffling through my Ravelry pgs.

I realized I have purchased 34 patterns and have only made 6!

New List! I love lists they make me feel so organized!

Current WIP List (9)

1. Modjeska Hat
2. Top Down Swing Pullover
3. Beryl Blanket – Long term project
4. Easy Peazy Shawl - almost done
5. Kelp Forest Shawlette - very close to done
6. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
7. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
8. Cozy Winter Shawl 
9. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

Audiobook I am reading while knitting:

Walden by Henry David Thoreau Read by Gord Mackenzie. I read this years ago, and found in it a call to simplification of life.

Book this week: The Warden by Anthony Trollope (Ebook)

I am so fond of The Barchester Chronicles Series I bought the Complete works of Anthony Trollope for my Kobo (only $2.88) There are books in this collection that are no longer in print, plus other writings and biography! This book is a particular favourite. The main character is such a nice little man and you really feel for him all the way through. Delightful, a classic worth reading!

Music offering: ”Great Big Sea” was such a success last week here is

Old Brown’s Daughter beautiful  acapella.

FO’s 2013 = 5

WIPS 2013 = 9

Used of purchased patterns from Rav = 34 – 6 = 28

Stash Used 2013 = 2

Books 2013 = 8

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FO Friday: My Blog is a Toddler!

It is my Blogs 2nd Anniversary January 22!

To Celebrate I have a gift for you Toddler Tootsies pdf

These little socks are a great stashbusters, knit from the top-down they have a gathered toe. No grafting. Takes less than 22gms of sock yarn.

I also want to thank Natalie B. at Marigolds’ Loft for featuring my Sock Ball Cosies by Kerstin Geiger on her favourite Links on Thursday :0)

Music for your enjoyment: Rollicking Canadian East Coast Music

“The Night Pat Murphy Died” sung by Great Big Sea

FO’s 2013 =  3 + 2 = 5

WIPS 2013 = 10 – 1 = 9

Stash Used 2013 =  1 + 1 = 2

Books 2013 = 7 + 1 = 8

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