FO Friday: Chemo Caps and Craziness

Well today I am running around like a mad women.

Tomorrow we are hosting a big Graduation BBQ for my Darling Son.  The laundry basket is filling up with all the odds and ends for a big party. I also have physiotherapy and a Doctors appointment today. The boyz are cleaning the giant BBQ we borrowed, then we go grocery shopping. No knitting for me today. Tomorrow morning, set up at the hall… Bedlam.

What I got done earlier this week!

 Chemo Do-Rag (AKA Scarf) done and delivered.

With a Little Help for My Friend Chemo Cap

7″ X 19″
80% Bamboo, 20% Wool

A friend is going through Chemotherapy, which inspired this pattern. Some years ago I was in a similar situation and appreciated the many kindnesses of my friends. Please feel free to use this pattern and pass it along. We all need to feel cared for in times of trouble.

Edge detail

And here’s a little Teazer for Wednesday can you guess what it is?

Tune in Wednesday for a Hint ;0)

Current WIP List (13)

1. Teazer
2. Chemo Hat for a Friend
3. Chemo Do-Rag (AKA Scarf) 
4. Mile a minute afghan 1st crochet project 25% done 
5. Piles of Smiles socks a new pattern I am working on 50% Carry along Kal forum
6. Camellia shawlette -  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 = 66 + 2 = 68

+ 77 Squares & Hexes

WIPS 2013 = 15 – 2 = 13

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

Stash Used 2013 = 54 + 2 = 56

Books 2013 = 18

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FO Friday: Work, Work, Work!

Super busy!

I know it seems a little weird that I’m working on everything at once, but there is method in my madness. I am trying to get an assortment of small things ready in a short period of time. Some of these are good carry alongs, some aren’t.

XL Coffee Cup Sweater (2)

Still have to make a few more of these

Drip Stoppers (7)

and

Cable Braided Head Band

Hahaha, this one was sold right off the needles :0)

Untangles (4)

I have one more of these to do.

 race for Life 2009 chemo cap 

Chemo Hat made from lovely Bamboo yarn.

And last but not least The Jar! 

5 months of scraps!

Current WIP List (12)

1. XL Coffee Cup Sweaters  (4 done)
2.  Drip Stopper   (11 done)
3. Untangleds (4) done)
4. Mile a minute afghan 1st crochet project 25% done  
5. Piles of Smiles socks a new pattern I am working on 40%
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 =  53 + 19 = 72

WIPS 2013 = 15 – 3 = 12

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

Stash Used 2013 =  47 + 3 = 50

Books 2013 = 18

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FO Friday: Wedding gift Done!

Took a hard fall yesterday, so today is not so good. I will probibly be much better after a couple of days. However the wedding shawl is done and a week ahead of time. I would happy dance if I could move :0)

From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf  

16″ x 68″

A closer view

It’s so soft, the silk and alpaca is awesome!

Even closer

(2) Quick Knit Baby Shrug (s) For the Craft Sale next Month

Finished 2 this week

Tea Sprout Drip Catchers  These are for the craft sale

My mother is a china artist. I love this pot…No it doesn’t actually drip :0)

Found on ravelry: for those with ebooks,

eReader Pillow Prop by Elizabeth Arundel

Another useful tutorial:  Italian cast on by oftroy

Blog visiting: Soper Creek yarns by Tina My LYS is expanding, Yay!

This weeks musical interlude: 

The Night Pat Murphy Died by Great Big Sea Another Cdn band

Current WIP List (13)

1. Mile a minute afghan 1st crochet project 25% done  
2. Tea Sprout Drip Catchers 
3. Quick Knit Baby Shrug 
4. From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf 
5. Sassy Summer Satchel MayKal  Haven’t started yet
6. Piles of Smiles socks a new pattern I am working on 40%
7. Camellia shawlette - A wedding gift (due May 25) 5%
8. Sea of Dreams Blanket 60%
9. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done 80%
10. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
11. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
12. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost 90%
13. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry 80%
14. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest 60%
15. Cozy Winter Shawl 85%
16. Pine Forest Baby Blanket 75%

FO’s 2013 = 42 + 5 = 47

WIPS 2013 =  16 – 3 = 13

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

Stash Used 2013 = 34 + 5 = 39

Books 2013 =  16 + 1 = 17

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FO Friday: Good Friday and Easter Sunday!

It is Good Friday and I’m off to church again. As I will not be posting tomorrow, I will take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Easter!

It has been a busy week, what with Holy Week, knitting and the various groups I belong to. However I did manage to finish my 

Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan (my rav pg)

It knit up even faster than I remembered! About two days of constantly interrupted knitting :0)

And an Easter Bunny button.

The Pattern can be found here Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan

Current WIP List (12)

1. Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan
2. Sea of Dreams Blanket
3. Camellia shawlette - A wedding gift
4. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done
5. My Spring Socks – My design
6. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
7. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
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 =  24 + 1 = 25

WIPS 2013 =  13 – 1 = 12

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

Stash Used 2013 =  22 + 1 = 23

Books 2013 = 11

Thanks again for visiting,

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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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cya next week

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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

Thanks again for visiting,

cya next week

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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

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

Thanks again for visiting,

cya Friday

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Happy New Year 2013!

My DS usually spends New Years Eve with his friends, while DH and I go out for a romantic dinner together. Tomorrow the family will gather at our house for early dinner and celebrate the New Year. We always spend the first and last day of the year with the people we love.

I competed my MiL’s Scarf, it has ended up as a late Christmas Present

  

MiL christmas scarf finished with 2 1/2 hours to spare, New Years eve!

Where to go to see all last years projects on Ravelry.com

And the Jar, from March to December 2012

The Jar Dec 2012

I think I’ll but it in an onion bag in the spring and watch for colourful nests.

My New Years Resolutions for 2013

1. I will Complete 7 WIP’s that have been sitting around.
2. I will knit both sweater patterns my DH gave me for Christmas 2012!
3. I have given up on organizing my stash, instead I will parcel up 13 projects with pattern,  stash yarn etc that I will make this year!
4. I will make ALL items for the Church Bazaar and craft sales from stash!
5. I will not replenish my stash as it deminishes unless DH approves (well maybe this rule can be a little flexible? I need to get the yarn for #8) (update this lasted for 14 days last year) I am going to see how long I will last this year!
6. Goal this year, significant stash reduction!
7. My studio will be dumped out and made into a haven for Knitting, sewing and scrapbooking!
8. I will complete one handmade gift for each of the 11 people that will be joining us Christmas 2013
9. I will make my DH and DS each a Hat
10. Last fibre related resolution, I will spin more.

Last Years New years resolutions - How they worked out!

I begin the year with 7  WIP’s (Leftovers from last year)

• Beryl Blanket
• Cozy Winter Shawl
• Pine Forest Baby Blanket
• Easy Peazy Shawl
• Kelp Forest Shawlette
• Ruffle Scarf #6
• SPROUT – Growing Roots Cardigan

This year I’m beginning by reading

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte on my new Koboglo. This was a free download. This is an old favourite, I reread it every few years.

I had to share this with you. A friend of ours quipped,

“In 2012, you got an Ebike, and an Ebook, you should tell your Efriends”

Bye the Bye, the Koboglo has been a steep learning curve, however I am beginning to get the hang of it, and like it better than my old Sony ereader. It holds loads more books (2gb can be upgraded to 32gb), needs a lot less chargeing it lasts a month, super easy to load new books on, and Kobo offers a wide selection of free ebooks. I like the self system and connectivity to the web. I wasn’t too sure about the touch screen till I bought a rubber tipped stylus. My hands shake and this was causing problems. I have downloaded  a bunch of knitting pattern PDFs so I can carry them around when looking for yarn or knitting. I also read at night in bed, DH loves the glo feature! No more midnight bed side lamp. I would recommend this  product. Warning, needs patience to get it working, after that it is a breeze. 

FO 2011 = 105  

FO’s 2012 =  78 (I did a few more large projects)

WIPS 2013 = 7

Stash used 2012 = 88 (stunned by this total!)

I will not mention yarn Purchased last year!

Books 2011 = 45  Books 2012 = 48

Well I wish you and yours a happy, healthy, prosperous and productive

New Year

Music to end the year: Auld Lang Syne

Thanks again for visiting,

cya Friday

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FO Friday: Getting ready for Christmas

 

Hello again! I continue to recover.

Not a very productive week.

Still working on my WIP’s, hope to get them done before the end of the year.

“Bombur’s Travelling Socks”.

 If ya missed your The Hobbit Bombur’s Travelling Socks here it is.

With 11 days till Christmas I thought this would be a good read.

This weeks Audio book: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

The Story,  Merry Christmas enjoy!

   

Thanks again for visiting,

cya next Friday.

WIP Weds and Friday’s at Tami’s

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