| Saturday, March 10th, 2007 |
| 1:23 pm |
In the middle of making another calorimetery for one of my son's therapist's...knitting it using Noro Kureyon in a lime green/yellow/pink/purple colorway. (I think those are the "original" Booga bag colors) At first I thought, these colors are to bright for winter, but she just told me she's going to Mexico on vacation, so it should be perfect! Haven't posted here in a while, have been posting on my other journal, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) sophie1. My dream has come true: we're selling our house and moving to Oregon (with a few acres and hopefully some sheep). My biggest concern is buying a house within a school district that has programs for autistic children, since A has it and now M. has some "signs" of being on the "learning disorder spectrum". It's very upsetting to me that they both have this. Therapy had helped A. tremendously, hopefully we'll figure out what exactly is going on with M with further testing. I have to tidy up again as people are coming to look at the house this afternoon. Current Mood:  artisticCurrent Music: Elvis |
| Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 |
| 8:27 am |
Happy 1st frogging of 2007?
I've been working on a scarf for my sister and I put it down by mistake (where my 2 1/2 y.o son could see it)....I was in the kitchen for about 1 min and I came back into the room to see him *drumming* with my knitting needles. I wasn't crazy about the scarf design anyway(and there were a few mistakes..see how I can justify all of this?) I just frogged.the.entire.scarf. So. Onto starting another one for her today. Lesson learned: always keep your WIP way up high from lil' tots. Current Mood:  indescribable |
| Thursday, July 13th, 2006 |
| 5:21 pm |
Can Anyone Identify this yarn??
http://tinyurl.com/gswshThe bidding ended on eBay..it was listed as "Colinette Colombo hand dyed wool mohair" The colors are turquoise, peach, pink, green. I asked the seller what the name of the yarn was- she said she just "knew it was Colinette". I searched Colinetter's site everywhere and didnt see ANYTHING resembling this yarn. Arrgh!!! If anyone out there recognizes this yarn, I'll be grateful to you forever! It's so pretty, i really want it. TIA!  Current Mood:  hotCurrent Music: The Backyardigans |
| Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 |
| 11:07 am |
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| Saturday, July 1st, 2006 |
| 7:08 pm |
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| 7:02 pm |
I am so broiling hot right now and as soon as I get the kids to sleep then i am knitting. I resigned from my job about 1 week ago, so I'm fantasizing how wonderful it would be if I won the lottery so i could open up my own yarn shop and thne a farm and sheep etc...and then I wake up;) BUT..I'd like to try knitting one of these patterns(but i'm too cheap to buy 1 book for 3 patterns). Current Mood:  drained |
| Thursday, June 29th, 2006 |
| 9:16 am |
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| Sunday, February 26th, 2006 |
| 10:22 pm |
I haven't posted here for a while, been busy working a lot of overtime Took a break from knitting for about a month (my hands krpt getting numb)..so now I'm back to knitting. Just knitting a scarf in Rowan Polar (pale plum color) for a co-worker. WIll post more when I have more energy...gotta get up early for work grrrrrrrrr....ciao! Current Mood: sleepy |
| Sunday, December 18th, 2005 |
| 8:32 am |
Knitters Get Global
Read an article in National Geographic (December 2005) about the popularity knitting and the "explosion" of new yarns from around the world. Hmm, we've had yarns from around the world for years, where has NG been? havein the December issue of National Geographic magazine - just a small one page article, with a large picture of various yarns from the US, UK, Europe, Japan, Peru etc...in a basket. Interesting- "The Craft Yarn Council reports that Americans spent more than half a BILLION dollars on knitting and crocheting supplies last YEAR. In other news, I'm behind on knitting my Christmas presents and getting out my Christmas cards. Need to squeeze in some major knitting time today. Current Mood:  awake |
| Tuesday, November 29th, 2005 |
| 1:33 pm |
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| Monday, November 21st, 2005 |
| 8:38 pm |
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| Saturday, November 19th, 2005 |
| 10:36 am |
Knitting Books on EBay cheep!
Just put up a new copy of"Handknits For Kids" by Lucinda Guy on EBay. Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/c6bm6I've also listed many altered art books and rubberstamping mags. Listing a bunch of vintage knitting magazines this afternoon. Take a lookie :0 Current Mood: bouncy |
| Friday, November 18th, 2005 |
| 10:09 am |
I'm going to keep this journal, becasue I love the ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) knitting and spinning communities..but I'm moving most of my posting over to blogger. Here's my addy: http://knitpurlgirls.blogspot.com/It's *free* and it's more user friendly. So, join me over there! :) Current Mood:  with a headache |
| Sunday, November 13th, 2005 |
| 9:53 am |
Stork's coming for my SIL
Just got a call from my SIL- she's in labor ( alittle early)...now I have to work at double speed to finish these Ugg baby boots. Also, I wonder when we reveal ourseves in SecretPal 6? Current Mood: tired |
| Saturday, November 12th, 2005 |
| 10:47 am |
Is Yarn Forward the same as Yarn over?
I'm working on a pattern and it reads: (YF) Yarn forward ("increase"). Is that the same as a yarn over? And if so, why didn't the designer just write "YO". TIA! Current Mood: curious |
| Friday, November 11th, 2005 |
| 4:05 pm |
Bad back but still knitting
Would love to get this book: Knitting In the Olda Way. On my Christmas list, I guess. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0966828925/104-9441179-5009519?v=glance&n=283155I'm out of work with a bad back for a few days - it hurts to even sit for 5 minutes (like now!) So, I'm trying to knit sideways on my back..just knitting a simple doggie blanket for my 2 lab puppies (10 weeks old!). I hope my back gets better- this is the absolute pits. Also have to hire a cleaning lady again because I can't do certain things with my back and DH certainly won't clean. She's coming tomorrow to give me an estimate- hope this lady is good, I've had a lot of "duds" in the past. Current Mood:  cranky |
| Tuesday, November 8th, 2005 |
| 5:18 pm |
I pulled my back out at work..so I'm out of work for a few days. Oh, but that means more knitting time..yay! ok it hurts to even sit, got to go back to bed. Current Mood:  sore |
| Monday, November 7th, 2005 |
| 4:41 pm |
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| 10:36 am |
France is like 1968 again
http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1762919Sacre Bleau! The riots in Paris has started to spread throughout the county and into Brussels and Germany. Quelle dommage. French culture has always inspired me ever since I was young. I have always been drawn to the ornate architecture, the cafes, croissants, chic style and the sleepy countysides. I didn't know until recently that I'm part French (mais non!). Their culture has inspired my knitting designs (no, no, no, ...not just berets and scarves!)- but to design something that is classic, but with an edge..something timeless and chic yet quirky. oh la la, I am so glad I'm in the USA instead of France right now. I like having a full bathroom. No wc's for me. Current Mood: snarky |
| Friday, November 4th, 2005 |
| 10:17 am |
Current Terror Alert Level  Current Mood: crazy |
chipper
