Halfway to a pedi

  
When I was thin, I lived on adrenaline, nicotine and caffeine.  Oh yes, and chocolate.  I was also newly, madly in love with my DH, and you know how that is.  You wake up with boundless energy, excited because you get to see him tonight, you’re too busy running errands (buying ingredients for the dinner you’re [...]

M, M & M Ms

Movies, movies and more movies, that would be.  This past week has been the Week of Movies.  My husband has been feeling rather crappy (thanks to a bug I gave him-sorry!)  Let’s see, last Saturday we took Drew to see Nacho Libre.  I have to say, I was disappointed.  Not that it’s reasonable to expect [...]

I’m about as dumb as W when it comes to the Internets

I joined the Southern Knit Bloggers ring, but can’t figure out how to put the code in my sidebar.
I joined the Trek-along and ditto the above.
I am SO internet illiterate. 
Maybe I should pay someone to do this stuff for me so I can, like, actually WORK at work, ya know? 

Canasty

Back to the real world – the world of alarm clocks, project deadlines, and laundry.  Blech!  But, it’s not all bad…routine has its benefits.  Today was supposed to be the first day of my Diet and Exercise Til I Lose 30 Lbs. program, but I fell victim (alright, alright, I was the instigator) to celebrating the [...]

How much is too much?

So, I’ll be on vacation next week, soaking in the sun (through 30 SPF) and digging my toes into the sand, and I’m wondering how much knitting does one take on a week-long family vacation at the beach?  Definitely my Trek-Along-With-Me socks (and I really hope I don’t see sharks like Slyvia), plus another pair [...]

Lava flow socks

 
Pattern:  Sockbug’s Lava Flow pattern   Yarn:  Knitpicks Sock Memories in Flower Power colorway

Notes:  I really, really, REALLY was loving these socks.  They didn’t love me back.  I turned the heel, finished the gusset and got about two inches from the toe decreases when I thought it might be a good idea to try them on, [...]

First socks!!!

 
 Pattern:  Generic top-down sock pattern  Yarn:  Sockotta self-patterning yarn  Notes:  This was a good first sock to make, as the yarn kept it interesting.  I like the colors, but I don’t really care for the cotton content of the yarn.  After wearing, the socks stretch out a good bit, which is fixed with a wash [...]

Baby Hoodie

 
Pattern:  Daisy from Knitty
Yarn:  100% cotton yarn from LYS In the Making
Notes:  This is a GREAT pattern, especially for a beginning knitter!  Stephanie did a great job with the instructions and I really enjoyed knitting this.   

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French Market Tote

    
Pattern:  French Market Tote from Knitty Yarn:  Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed, bought on sale at LYS  Notes:  I like the overall finished product, and the knitting was easy.  The stockinette got a bit boring so I added a fair isle design in contrasting yarn and I’m very glad I did.  This yarn took like [...]

Vertical scarf

 
Pattern:  None.  I didn’t have much yarn and went for length rather than width.  Plain stockinette till I ran out of yarn!  Yarn:    2 balls Filatura di Crossa 127 Print, red  Notes:  Blocking made this scarf lay somewhat flat, at least it’s not a tube any longer.  I really, really love this yarn, but I’m [...]

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