The Fruity Sheep

Knit 3 Wear 3

2009-04-25T23:31:00.000-07:00

See the button over there? =============>Above my Ravelry WIPS?Yeah, I'm planning to knit 3 sweaters for myself this year. Just after signing up, I snatched up some absolutely stunning Frog Tree Pima Silk in a lovely dark red. From the 40% off bin, no less! I've just finished the bottom border lace on Decimal. I'm going to skip the belled sleeves. I am way too accident prone to wear that

Oh, my dear friend, I am so sorry

2009-01-16T23:31:00.000-08:00

http://rememberingfloyd.blogspot.com/

What a contest!

2008-12-03T23:32:00.000-08:00

Check out this drawing at Death by Denim. You could win a hotel stay in Portland over New Years.

Apple attack!

2008-10-07T23:05:00.000-07:00

I've been experimenting with preserving foods this summer and fall. I've moved from freezing strawberries and blackberries, to canning dill pickles, to ...Apples!I turned 10 pounds of apples into 6 half pints of apple butter, then another 20+ lbs became two batches of frozen pie filling, a 9x13 apple crisp, 6 pints of apple sauce, and another 1/2 dozen jelly jars of butter.Mmmmmmm.

Decisions, decisions

2008-09-28T22:53:00.001-07:00

My sweet man gave me a spinning wheel for our anniversary!Actually, he tried to get me a wheel, drove to Woodland Woolworks, got totally overwhelmed, bought me flowers and told me to pick one out myself.I haven't had a chance to go play until today at OFFF. I am more confused than ever! I know you're supposed to put function over form, but looks are really influencing me.SO, no purchase today.

argh

2008-09-18T23:50:00.001-07:00

My pirate name is: Red Bess Rackham Passion is a big part of your life, which makes sense for a pirate. You have the good fortune of having a good name, since Rackham (pronounced RACKem, not rack-ham) is one of the coolest sounding surnames for a pirate. Arr! Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.part of the fidius.org network

I <3 Natalie Dee

2008-09-14T22:55:00.000-07:00

nataliedee.com

You'll be "Mythed"

2008-05-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

RIP, Robert Aspirin. I gobbled up the Myth Adventures and Thieves' World books starting in Middle School, and re-read most of them over the years.Here's a bittersweet entry from Lynn Abbey.Daily Kos diarists weigh in, too.

A little knitting, a little random

2008-05-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

May has been a very busy month. Due to popular request, I started a second session of my two-at-once sock class. It's very interesting how different classes need help with different things. The first group had some trouble with the increases and the magic loop technique. This group zoomed right through those, but took a bit longer to get the cast-on going.E turned 3 in April. I'm stunned at

Must be from all the knitting

2008-04-24T01:43:00.000-07:00

72%Your creative fluency score is: 722.This means you're more creative than 72% of the people who took this test!Find out how creative you are!More tomorrow, including Yarn Harlot's visit, maybe some photos and FO's too!

Winter Soldier 2008

2008-03-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

I can't believe (well, sadly I CAN) that the corporate media isn't covering this.Winter Soldier: Hundreds of veterans and active-duty soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are gathering today for the Winter Soldier hearings. The soldiers plan to give eyewitness accounts of the occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Organized by Iraq Veterans Against the War, the gathering is modeled after the

Smooshy!

2008-03-05T00:04:00.000-08:00

Apparently, I have been totally obnoxious at ye olde yarn shoppe. They had a great time talking about me and my constant queries over the status of the Dream in Color order today. One of the managers left a message on my phone. Everyone is also quite shocked that I managed to hang on to my Christmas money this long. They all spent theirs long ago.I almost panicked when I realized that my

Crochet is calling to me

2008-02-29T12:31:00.000-08:00

After (finally!) finishing my Peace Fleece Mid-East Market bag, I have been all hopped up on crochet.I've been flipping through some mags, and not really finding the perfect project, but now one is smacking me upside the head.Last week, I saw a Boteh scarf (Interweave Crochet, sp 07) on Crochet Me. Mmm, pretty I thought. I couldn't figure out why I didn't remember seeing it when I bought the

Sweet gifts and sweet little knits

2008-02-14T23:44:00.000-08:00

J was off work early, so he picked M up from school so I could get a little cat-nap.When they came back, they each had a card for me, plus flowers and candy, and a balloon for E.I gave the boys cards with a little bag of Kissables.J got a card and the 2-disk version of The Two Towers. I gave him The Fellowship of the Ring for Christmas, and he has been itching for the rest of the story.This is

Project Spectrum 2008

2008-02-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

I didn't even realize there was a third round of PS until this morning, but my current WIP fits in perfectly with the theme for Feb and March.This year, the theme is Elements, and I just happened to start Cider Moon's Ring of Fire hat this week.It's been a while since I've done any stranded knitting, and it's addictive. I have no desire to work on any other WIPs, and can't seem to set this down.

Zipper Aggravation

2008-02-06T18:54:00.000-08:00

No, not in the sewing it in part. I wish. I can't even find one that will look slightly better than ugly in the KP&S vest I just finished for E.I've been googling all evening. I looked at JoAnn's and the local quilt shop.I may have to settle for the wrong color, too boring, Coats & Clark plastic one.I hate it when something that I think is going to be simple turns into a ridiculous ordeal. I

Made my day!

2008-02-04T21:33:00.000-08:00

Shelly gave me aThanks! It's just what I needed after a grueling 2 hour (!!) wait at the pediatrician's office.Here are some people who Make My Day. Pass it on to 10 people.Back atcha, Shelly. Love your blog and your scrumptious yarns;Knittymama;Maia Spins;Aija at sock pr0n;Earthchick Knits;Marin at AntiM and the Rickety Blog;Kristin at Getting Stitched on the Farm;Larissa at Stitch Marker;

Wouldn't that solve some problems!

2008-02-01T01:09:00.000-08:00

Congress To Raise Alpacas To Aid Struggling Economy

Tikkun Project

2008-01-31T00:31:00.000-08:00

Haven't had a chance to read this much, but I am intrigued.Tikkun Project

Phew, that was exhausting!

2008-01-13T11:53:00.000-08:00

December wore me out!After frantic knitting a couple years ago, I said you couldn't pay me to knit Christmas gifts. Turns out that, actually, you can. I had 2 huge orders of toys to get out in time for the holiday. Plus some instock stuff to ship. (Did I take any pictures? Of COURSE not. Grrr. Doubly frustrating given that some of the items were new designs. At least I managed to write

Cancer sucks

2007-12-21T00:30:00.001-08:00

Be at peace, sweet friend.

Mmmmmm, coffee!

2007-11-30T14:56:00.000-08:00

And goodies, too!From my KCS3 partner Emiko:Diablo roast from Caffe Ladro, a book about coffee, Sharon's Soaps N' Stuff Coffee soap, Australian black licorice, a magnetic notepad with little post-its (that somehow missed the photo op), and a lovely coffee card.The card looks like it was hand stamped with beans and mugs.A closer look at the yarn. The color is not quite right in either picture.

Sherwood

2007-11-09T00:50:00.000-08:00

OK, this has actually been finished for over a month. Just now blogging. Anyway . . .I love this FO. Maybe more than anything I've done to date. The fabric has a wonderful drape, the texture pops, and there are no obvious (to the non-knitter, anyway) errors.It actually fits him a bit better than this photo shows. He was wearing a baggy t-shirt under it to brave the chill.Pattern: Sherwood,

Congrats to Rachael/Yarn-a-go-go

2007-10-11T23:50:00.000-07:00

Her novel made it to the top 5 finalists in Gather's First Romance Competition.

Knitter's Coffee Swap Questions

2007-10-11T22:23:00.000-07:00

QUESTIONS1. Whole bean or ground? Whole bean2. Fully-loaded or decaf? Both! I often drink decaf in the evenings, or if I'm making coffee drinks.3. Regular or flavored? Regular, please4. How do you drink your coffee? I make it in a stovetop espresso pot, and usually add just half & half, sometimes with a little syrup (or a little Bailey's on a Saturday night)5. Favorite coffee ever? I've had a

Summer shopping extravaganza

2007-10-04T23:34:00.000-07:00

If knitting books count as stash, I fell hard!From the IK Hurt Book Sale. The spinning book has a little dent at the bottom, and the inside cover of Knitting on the Road left a bit of color on the title page. Knit Picks' summer book sale. Took advantage of the free shipping to add to my needle collection, too.My LYS has a 25% birthday discount, and a punch card program (once you've spent $250,

Socks! And a call for kids' knits. And contests!

2007-10-02T00:04:00.000-07:00

Quiddity is having a contest, asking for pictures of your first and last (latest) socks.My first matching socks were this little pair for afghans for Afghans Spring '06 newborn items campaign.Blossom Knitwear's Super Quick Baby SocksSusan Bates sz 7 dpnsMystery thrift store woolCoincidentally, my last pair (as well as the ones on the needles now) are also going to a4A.Children in Common socks (

Going Crazy!

2007-10-01T23:41:00.001-07:00

Full moon? Change in weather? It's been nuts around here, whatever the reason.I just remembered that the sign-ups for Coffee Swap Three opened today. Eeek, I hope I made it in.I have 2 months worth of pix to show, so I'm going to try to post a few every day until I'm caught up again. (we'll see how well that goes)My first Baby Surprise Jacket, in recycled merino and scraps of Manos.(Wow,

The Knitters' Farm Aid

2007-09-26T22:53:00.000-07:00

Check out Knittymama's blog! She's running a contest and a drive to get donations for Sow the Seeds. The money will go to help the farmers in the midwest who have been devastaded by recent floods.If you donate and let her know before Saturday, you'll be entered into the drawing for some really great yarn!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My swift

2007-09-19T22:37:00.000-07:00

I've had a request (hi Deb!) to post the info on my DIY swift.The original link is no longer working, but a quick Google found the new and improved directions at Crafty Diversions. Great directions, and an affordable way to avoid asking friends and family if they'd mind standing there for an indeterminate period with yarn wrapped around their arms.I use this swift with a Royal Winder I got

No time

2007-08-29T08:39:00.000-07:00

for a real post.Just wanted to thank Maia for my wonderful prize. She made me two luscious spinning batts, Earthy Colors with merino, corriedale, BFL, alpaca and tussah, and Naturals, with merino, BFlL, alpaca, and tussah. I'll try to get photos tomorrow. I'm rushing to finish the SW Merino on my spindle so I can play with these.I made it to Farmhouse just as the Ravelry gang was getting there

Wheeeee!

2007-08-23T16:11:00.000-07:00

I won! Yay! And . . . I get to pick up my prize in person! Maia's going to be in Portland, on the Ravelry* group's Sock Yarn Hop. I am working that day (oops, forgot to mention that exciting little development here, more about it later!) but I get off at 3 so I can meet up with them at their last stop, Farmhouse Knits!*Getting closer:

Nerd?

2007-08-22T15:28:00.001-07:00

What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Social Nerd You're interested in things such as politics, psychology, child care, and peace. I wouldn't go so far as to call you a hippie, but some of you may be tree-huggers. You're the type of people who are interested in bettering the world. You're possible the least nerdy of them all; unless you participate in other activies that paled your nerdiness

Bwahaha!

2007-08-19T23:44:00.000-07:00

LOLVogue!(snagged from ESC's blog)

Thrift store score

2007-07-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

Check out the great (not so) little bundle I picked up for $7.99!Unwrapping it was a bit like opening Mary Poppins' Bag!There were even more things packed in than I thought when I bought it.Very image heavy post, if you haven't already noticed ;)15 pairs straights:14" Sz 1,2,3,4(x2),6,7,10,10.5,11(x2), 19, plus a lone sz 15.10" sz 3, 6, 9These are all Boye or Bates.5 pairs metal double-points,

Books!

2007-07-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

Thank to Aija, I went back to the Hurt Book Sale, and picked up Knitting on the Road, as well as Hands on Spinning, for under $10 each. Check out the Amazon page for KotR!!Not much progress on the knitting or shop updating front, as I'm just getting over a nasty cold, and now we're going through the spare room (which has been Room of Boxes since the move) to get it ready for my MILs visit (Three

Aha!

2007-07-13T00:12:00.000-07:00

Success! No, nothing fiberly. Most of my usual knitting/computer time since the 4th of July has been spent convincing the little yowler under my house that I am generally not going to bite. Just enough food and water to tempt the little bugger. Yesterday, I got within 4 feet and was pretty proud of myself. Tonight I had the stroke of genius to add some playthings to the mix. A little

Tell CNN we're out here!

2007-06-27T22:41:00.000-07:00

Cnn.com's leisure survey includes knitting in the choices, but it's not showing up in the top ten . . .yet!Vote Here!

Urk - Wish me well!

2007-06-22T11:17:00.000-07:00

Had posts planned but no time. Going camping - not prepared, plus I really do not like camping. Ugh, the things we do for the ones we love.

Waaaa!

2007-06-19T09:26:00.000-07:00

I missed M's Fifth Grade Recognition ceremony! On Friday, I asked him when it was (the schedule is messed up because they had to add 2.5 days to the end of the year due to the snow days) and he said Tuesday. I had the camera charged, a nice shirt washed for him, and a bag of toys to entertain E during the event. I couldn't find the latest newsletter, so I didn't get to double check. When I

Unpacking my life, upturning my yard

2007-06-14T22:24:00.000-07:00

I felt like I was making progress on the unpacking and organizing, until my mom finished moving. I am now in possession of everything she was keeping for me. A lot of it I had totally forgotten about.There were some great blasts from the past, including a box of favorite childhood books, and some beloved dolls. Unfortunately for them, they were banished to the carport post-haste after I found

Mmmm, lace!

2007-06-13T21:02:00.000-07:00

Yarn dieters, look away!Woodland Woolworks is having another "unfair internet advantage" sale. All lace yarns are 20%, only through Friday, 6/15. They have alpaca, cashmere, Zephyr, cotton, soy silk (including some beautiful hand-dyed colorways), merino, silk, and more.

Harlot sighting!

2007-06-13T15:32:00.001-07:00

I was late leaving home, and got to my mom's too late to risk taking a bus. I figured I'd be circling the blocks looking for parking, but right as I turned at Powell's, a car pulled out of the 2nd spot!It was around 6:30, and the place was getting full. (According to an employee, people started arriving at 4:00!) A very helpful person pointed out empty chairs to those of us that were

New blog, same as the old blog . . .

2007-06-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

As you can see, I haven't quite moved my archives over here, but I'm planning on putting all new blog posts here.Apologies to Bloglines if you get an update every time I move an old post here.

Fastest Mail in the West!

2006-12-06T23:40:00.000-08:00

Not 20 minutes after reading an email from Knittymama telling me that she mailed my package yesterday, the doorbell rang. I was completely blown away to find that it was my mail carrier with . . . This baby traveled 1770 miles, in one day! Mmm, it smells so good.I feel so pampered now: All the goodies.

Coffee Shops and Mugs

2006-12-01T23:38:00.000-08:00

Squeeeeze! That's the sound of this entry just sliding in under the wire for the KCS contest deadline.I was going to post a pic of a local shop, too, but yesterday's didn't turn out well at all. So, here goes:This is Coffee in Motion. It's key to keeping my sanity on my bi-weekly two-hour* drive taking Boy Wonder to his dad's. Sorry about the blur on this one. I haven't quite figured out the

Superwash Dyeing Adventures

2006-11-29T08:28:00.000-08:00

I dyed the superwash merino from Woodland Woolworks last week.This was quite the adventure. I've dyed superwash wool once before, and learned that the dye strikes faster, and that much more dye is needed, but I had no idea how much more for this roving. I used Kool-Aid, in various reds, using the cold pour method. I unwrapped and recoiled the roving into two twists, about 4 oz each.

So much to blog, so little time.

2006-11-28T20:28:00.000-08:00

Well, no time that I'm willing to tear away from the actual crafting, that is. Add on the fact that Kid One is sick again, and that I've been tearing my hair out trying to make heads or tails out of web design/publishing, and the blog has suffered.Presenting (in the face of Kid One's taunting skepticism) . . . The Blue Sweater ! On MeMaw's bed.

Knitter's Coffee Swap Questions

2006-11-11T23:01:00.000-08:00

1. Whole bean or ground?Whole bean2. Fully-loaded or decaf?Either. Usually I drink the caff. in the morning, but sometimes I like a little decaf in the late afternoon.3. Regular or flavored?Regular4. How do you drink your coffee?Lots of ways. I like black, with cream, mochas, cappuccinos, etc. Most often I drink espresso with a little half-and-half.5. Favorite coffee ever? The cappuccino at

Aargh!

2006-11-09T23:24:00.000-08:00

No, I'm not posting a much belated TLAP entry. I'm suffering from some serious knitting curse.Shortly after I did a celebratory, I-am-a-grafting-genius dance around my house, I spread out all the sweater bits to seam, and realized that there is something seriously wrong with the sleeve cap. Having never knit (or sewn) anything with set-in sleeves, I didn't know what I was doing, and the pattern

Grafting breakthrough!

2006-11-06T22:51:00.000-08:00

Wow! I thought I was going to cry trying to graft the new length onto the cardigan. Then I finally "got it." I had to let go of any previously memorized methods (the old "knit, off, purl, purl off, knit" mantra). I made a swatch with one row of contrasting color and copied that. I've done both fronts, now just the back to go. I can only work on this during naps, so it's going super fast,

Blahs

2006-11-01T21:33:00.000-08:00

I hate being sick. Really. Ugh.I laid the blue cardi out to start seaming, and decided I'd better hold it up on the babe. Aaarg! He's got such a long torso. It's barely long enough. So . . . I unraveled the bottom, and am going to (eeek) graft it back together after I add a couple pattern repeats. I knit a swatch with one row of contrasting color, so I can follow that when I graft. I was

Houston, we have progress.

2006-10-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

I've been forcing myself to concentrate on this *&^^% blue cardi., lest I take so long to finish that the little bug grows out of it before it's done.Amazing how much faster the knitting is when you don't pick up something new every half hour.Here's where things stood Monday evening: And this morning:Sleeves cast off, washed, and blocked. While I was waiting for the sleeves to dry, I picked up

Startitis

2006-10-13T13:45:00.000-07:00

It's a disease, I tell you. As if the 5 (five!) WIPs (OK, five currently being worked on) weren't enough, I decided to spend a couple hours Wednesday making these: In the interest of full disclosure, here's a quarter for scale: I'm not loving the sweater, but I stopped myself from ripping it back. The dolly doesn't need clothes that badly.Some of those previously mentioned WIPs:The babe's

OFFF goodies

2006-10-02T00:27:00.000-07:00

I was so good. Too good. I really am wishing I'd bought more roving. Especially since I just signed up for theTwisted Knitters Dye-Spin-Knit Along. Here's my haul: Cascade Eco (for $9 !!), Breed variety pack roving, BMFA Socks That Rock, medium-weight, in Nodding Violet (damn! I'm such a follower.) And two back issues of IK. These are great issues, especially the article on grafting, and

An Excuse

2006-09-24T23:10:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the lack of actual knitting content lately. I'm racing along on a super secret gifty thing for an online friend. I have no idea if she reads here, so I can't give any hints. Feeling quite the time crunch, so I'm not working on anything else until this is done. Once it gets to her, I'll have lots to post.

Fiber-y Goodness and Sling Junkies

2006-09-24T23:07:00.000-07:00

Had a blast yesterday at Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival. Didn't get there as early as I would have liked, and somehow only managed to find one of the two friends I was going to meet. My sweet husband took charge of The Incredible Grabby Toddler so I could browse in peace.I was so good about not overspending that I actually had non-buyer's remorse when we left. I tried to go back at the last

A little late but fun none-the-less

2006-09-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

My pirate name is: Red Bess Flint Passion is a big part of your life, which makes sense for a pirate. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr! Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.part of the fidius.org network

End of Summer Fun

2006-09-11T22:02:00.000-07:00

We've been sooo busy around here. Trying to cram everything in before the sun takes off to Southern climes.I'll add knitting content next time around. Here are just a few of the things we've been up to:Everyday RoutinesHelping big brother with his chores. Dang, look at that big kid. Bend/Black Butte/ReunionOur annual family reunion with my mom's side.Cousins. 12 kids ages 12 and under!DH,

Summer Knitting

2006-08-03T21:59:00.000-07:00

Well, unlike what I've read, my knitting hasn't slowed for the summer. But my blogging is certainly suffering. If I could blog in the car like I knit, we'd be set. (Apologies to my fellow Ring members.)SO, here are a few updates. Apparently, I've lost my mind. 'Cause I'm making a hooded sweatshirt-style sweater . . . in XL . . .for DH. And a hooded cardi for the babe. No biggie, right?

Summer vacation makes a busy, busy mama and knitter.

2006-07-06T21:58:00.000-07:00

Amazing how the presence of one more kid can really cut into my blogging time. Oh, OK, I wasn't exactly prolific before. But "can't blog, kid's home" sounds a lot better than "can't blog, mopping the floor," KWIM? It's been H. O. T., too. Not today, though. It's actualy raining a bit. I have been knitting quite a bit. Lots of pattern researching, swatching, and blocking. And playing with my

Why the Sheep is Fruity

2006-06-09T21:57:00.000-07:00

Kool-Aid, of course!Two packets lemonade in 1/2 c. water, two packets Berry Blue in 10 oz. water, and green made from mizing 2 oz of each color.Forgot to get a pic. of the yarn in skein or ball, but it's all knitted up into a hat and felted mocs for my cousin's new baby.(Pix to follow!)Leftover Easter egg dye, and a few drops of McCormicks Neon Food Dye made the lime green color for these swap

Phew!

2006-05-12T21:55:00.000-07:00

Lots of knitting going on, little blogging, as you can see. SOmeday, maybe, this will become more regular. However, I do have pictures to show off! My swap partner got her leg warmers and she likes them! Green yarn hand-painted with Kool-Aid And the final product: (darn auto-fix photo program - ignore the color in this one)I'll post the pattern soon. Have to

Birthday Boy!

2006-04-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

My baby turned ONE! No party til next week, but I made a yummy applesauce cake (from Cathe at MDC) with organic whipped cream and raspberries. Knitting progress: The legwarmers are done! Still no pix until my swap pal gets them ;) I've started another pair, for my other swap pal. These are for her dd, who was very specific about what she wants, so no need to keep secrets - I'll post pix as

Knitting with friends

2006-04-06T23:07:00.000-07:00

Finally got a chance to get together with the MDC Portland SnB!Had SuperBabe with me, so not much knitting was done, but it was nice to put faces to the names.

Happy birthday honey!

2006-04-04T23:06:00.000-07:00

Not much knitting or online time this weekend. My house is sparkling clean, though! DH went fishing Sat morning (his b-day) and I finally tackled the paper mountain on the desk! We grilled, had some drinks and watched movies.

2006-03-28T21:23:00.000-08:00

This is what my child chooses to drag out of the recycling. Hmmmm. To keep things knitting related -- those are Perfection Pants he's wearing, in luscious Manos del Uruguay.

Afghans for Afghans knits

2006-03-24T18:18:00.000-08:00

I sent off two hat/sock sets. Well, one set has felted mocs, but you get the idea!

Finally, the sweater pictures.

2006-03-14T13:01:00.000-08:00

What kind of knitting needle are you?

2006-03-14T08:39:00.000-08:00

You are interchangeable.Fun, free, and into everything, you've got everyeventuality covered and every opportunityjust has to be taken. Every fiber iswonderful, and every day is a new beginning.You are good at so many things, it's amazing,but you can easily lose your place and forgetto show up. They have row counters forpeople like you! What kind of knitting needles are you? brought to you by

Afghand for Afghans

2006-03-07T07:35:00.000-08:00

They are looking for newborn hats and socks. This is a great way to do natural fiber charity knitting. Baby socks are great to learn on, if you're wanting to try sock knitting. There's a pattern on their site for worsted weight baby socks, that are super fast!.

2006-02-28T23:43:00.000-08:00

create your own visited states map I'm not counting airport layovers or the corner of states I've driven through. That would look like this:create your own visited states map

Stranded knitting how-to's.

2006-02-28T10:41:00.000-08:00

Per request, here's how I learned to do stranded knitting:http://knittinghelp.com/knitting/advanced_techniques/is a great video.I knit Continental, so the two-handed method works great for me. Also, holding the 2nd strand English-style helps me not pull too tightly. I actually was a bit loose, and it was kind of a pain to go back and pull all the extra yarn to the side, but definately better

Sorry for the lack of new photos

2006-02-28T08:36:00.000-08:00

Damn computers. Apparently, my CPU fan is going out, so the dang thing has been shutting down, due to a "thermal event." Dell is supposed to be replacing it for me. So, I am hesitant to hook up the camera until the random shut-downs stop. But I did get the buttons sewn on Saturday. Woo-hoo, done before Closing Ceremonies! THough it turned out to not be the challenge I thought, so do I

Slow on the updates, aren't I?

2006-02-23T17:22:00.000-08:00

Woohoo! All I need now are buttons.Here's where things stood Tuesday:And Wednesday, ends all woven in, waiting to be washed and blocked:Ta-da!:

2006-02-20T17:20:00.000-08:00

Here are the photos!Close up of the raglan seam:

Pictures to come!

2006-02-19T17:09:00.000-08:00

Sleeves are joined. Wow, this is coming along quite nicely. Too dark to get good pictures now, but the sleeves and body are joined. I've started the decrease rows for the yoke and V-neck.

Knitting Olympics

2006-02-17T17:06:00.000-08:00

I missed the deadline to officially join, but figured I'd go ahead. Giving sweater knitting a try! http://knitlist.com/96gift/giftlutzlingsweater.htmGot off to a late start, then decided to start over with nicer yarn. I didn't think there was any way I'd finish.It seems I have underestimated my knitting speed and ability! Despite not starting until Sunday, and having a heck of a cold, I've made

Giving this a try

2005-10-01T19:20:00.000-07:00

Will I post here? Will anyone read it? Let's find out!