Friday, October 26, 2007
I knit something for me...
Yes, I needed a break from the Christmas knitting, so I whipped up something quick and fun for ME! My sweet friend (who I will meet in person for the first time EVAH in 15 DAYS!!! WOOOOOOHOOOO!), Plucky Sarah sent me some yummy yarn from FeltStudio UK and I had to knit with it. Amazing stuff. I can't believe all these different textures of yarn are all spun into one gorgeous skein.
(close up of the yummy goodness)
(Modeling in the 90 degree AZ heat....this is the last time you will see long curls...chop, chop tomorrow!)
(I adore these colors!)
(How hard is it to take a picture of yourself? VERY. I resorted to the mirror...complete with spots...to give you an idea of how long it is with it wrapped around my neck twice)Basic Recipe:
Cast on how many ever stitches you want it to be width-wise...I think I did about 13
Knit garter stitch on size 19 needles (I felt like I was knitting with friggin' salad spoons!)
Knit until you have enough yarn to bind off. Bind off loosely.
All I've been doing lately is super secret Christmas knitting. I did needle felt for the first time last weekend but I need to perfect the thing because it looks more like an orange than a pumpkin. Pics in a few days.
Have a super weekend!
Have a super weekend!
Labels: girlfriends rock, i heart etsy, knitting, Plucky love
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Maybe they will knit together someday?
The knit grrrls with youngsters got together today at the park for some playtime, Halloween foam house decorating and feasting on Michelle's yummy pumpkin cookies. :)
Left to Right: Spiffy's K, my Buggernut, Spiffy's A, Gherkin's B, Michelle's N, Michelle's niece M, and Michelle's J
The 'Nut with her decorated Haunted House. :)Not a lot of knitting was done...or crocheting for that matter...but that will take place later tonight when the mamas get together for dinner and knitting. Who knows, maybe our kiddos will end up knitting together someday. For now, I'm grateful that the Nut has some awesome littles to hang out with...and I'm grateful for their mama's friendship. See what knitting does? It brings people together. :)
(all pics are clickable to make larger and are courtesy of Michelle and Gherkin)
Labels: Buggernut, girlfriends rock, knitting, Life...le sigh
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Plucky Booties
An FO! An FO! Hark!
I made these beauties as a test knit for Sarah aka The Fabulous Plucky Knitter for her upcoming LYS event. I knit them and then she added these beautiful orange and white vintage buttons. Aren't they adorable? Oy!
Can we talk about this yarn for a moment? It is TO.DIE.FOR. This is her sport weight superwash merino in Tippi Blue (named after Tippi Hedron, of course). I have knit with many a yarn in my day...and let me tell you...this stuff is at the top of my list. I'm not just saying this because Miss Sarah is one of my favorite people in the universe either...this stuff is top notch. So, go buy some. Support an indie dyer. Once you do, you'll be addicted like me. And you won't regret it.
Labels: girlfriends rock, i heart etsy, knitting, Plucky love, swag
Friday, July 27, 2007
Just Dishcloths
Have you joined this group yet? Just DishclothsWell, then what are you waiting for? It was started by my girl, Spiff and is a spam-free group that gives you one knit and one crochet dishcloth pattern a month. She also spreads it out over 5 days which is really nice so you can just do a little a day and also make something useful and quick every month. Last month we made a cloth called the Spastic Checkerboard...I would show you a picture but um, I'm already using it.
The fabulous Tink made our group a little button which is beyond fab, so steal it (but please save to your server) and join the group. You'll love it.
Labels: girlfriends rock, groupies
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Color me Organic, Baby.
I'm back. It was actually REALLY nice not to have to think about blogging. I feel really guilty when I don't blog. Like I'm doing some disservice to myself and my readers or something. Sorry 'bout that.So you know, I gift knit. A lot. A lot of the recipients of said gifties read this blog so it's hard to post till I actually gift the goods. This past Thursday...or shall I use the Buggernut's fav phrase...last Thursday....I spent time with a very dear friend of mine, Mikael. We've known each other for 7 years this summer. I luff her. She is funny, kind, very warm and open and I feel like I can tell her anything...she's just one of those friends. She's also preggers with her 3rd baby. This is amazing to me...not that she is pregnant for a 3rd time, but that when she was preggers with her first baby we had just met. Life changes so much in 7 years. Anywho, we met up at her house and then headed off to Cibo for a fabu-lass dinner. We gnoshed and talked up a storm. Then we headed back to her house for a slice of heaven aka Trader Joe's Mud Pie (hellllllllo...this is my new fav!) and gifties. Now she's a lot like me with gifts. I love givin', but hate receivin'. It's not that I don't appreciate the thought or anything, but I get embarrassed. I knew she was like this too, but I couldn't resist knitting her something for the new babe.
These are extremely crapalicious pictures because The Nut was napping and I had to photo in my bedroom. So I'm hoping she might post some pics to her blog when the new babe comes...since she's an amazing photographer and all. :)
Specs:Pattern: Organic Cotton Blanket from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms by Louisa Harding
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton in Sand
Needles: Denise Size 8
Specs:
Pattern: Organic Cotton Bunny from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms by Louisa Harding
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton in Sand, very small amount of leftover Lamb's Pride Worsted in Charcoal Gray for eyes and nose
Needles: Straight Aluminums size 8
Labels: girlfriends rock, knitting
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Sock Crack & Crafty Goodness
The TinkerStinker told me I needed to post. I know people...I'm a slacker. I've been busy with Mother's Day stuff and a bit of crafting and general mommy stuff.
But what you ask...has been taking every spare millisecond that I have in the day when I'm not scrubbing floors, cleaning makeup brushes, organizing bookshelves and doing party invites for The Mister's grandma's 90th?Well, meet Rosie the Charade Sock aka My Drug of Choice.
I completely blame my twin for this. The pattern was her idea and the Yarn Pirate yarn was sent by her (see last post). I'm addicted.
We all know I should be responsible and knit the BSA Rectangle Shawl that has a DEADLINE.
Or maybe the Chemo Cap for my sick auntie.
Ohhhh...Rosie, what have you done to me?Labels: girlfriends rock, knitting, Life...le sigh, swag
Friday, May 4, 2007
Grateful (& Spoiled) Friday
(Yarn Pirate Superwash Merino Sock Yarn in Rosie, adorable wallet in my signature colors, a yummy lemon verbena candle, a cute stripey matchbox, Cucina Hand Wash and Lotion and some delish Republic of Tea teabags)Hi, my name is Wannabe. I'm spoiled.
This Friday I am grateful for:
- Awesome girlfriends who send you yummy packages just 'cause. (see above)
- Winning a blog contest over at MLE Knits
- Martha Stewart Crafts released at Michael's this week (thanks to Sara for the tip!) which just makes me all gooey and happy with crafting possibilities (anyone want to watch the 'Nut for a week so I can get some of those ideas done...ehem.)
- Getting an enormous amount of deep cleaning and organizing done around Chez Wannabe this week!
- Trader Joe's Salt and Pepper Tater Chips...mmmmm
- Looking forward to a family get together at my aunt's tomorrow
- ROOOOOOOOSIIIIIIIE sock yarn....destined to become these!!!
- Scoring 2 skeins of Yarn Pirate Sock Yarn in Malamute and Pretty Pirate with the assistance of one Plucky Knitter. Muah.
- Having 3 movies that I REALLY want to see waiting for me on top of the TV: The Queen, Black Dahlia and Notes on a Scandal.
- Having super mild weather...it's only 80 today!
- My blooming hanging pot of pink geraniums outside my front door.
- Having health, family and love in my life.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Labels: Flash the stash, girlfriends rock, Grateful Friday, knitting
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Clapotis Groupies Beware...
So I tried. 3 times. I loathe Clapotis. It just wasn't working for me. Maybe if I had no deadline and this could be a year long WIP, then maybe. But I have to work this sucker up fast...and it's not happening. I have ADD when it comes to knitting. I need me some instant grats...know what I mean?The genius that is The Plucky Knitter, who also happens to be my adopted knitting sister...she came up with a plan. We have been talking about doing a knit-a-long together. We were going to do the Clap. See above. Not happening. So, today she sent me a link to this beaut...I saw this up at Jessica's last time Spiff and I went and it was gorgeous. It's also faster and a lot less boring I think. I should still be able to use the Louisa Harding Grace Wool-Silk too. Bonus.
I've also been itching to make something for me. In the 3 years I have been knitting I have yet to make/finish something for myself. Socks are perfect. I really want to make some socks for football season with the custom Philadelphia Eagles colorway that Scout made me last winter...but I have 3 months till preseason, so Plucky and I are going to knit the same socks too...these cuties..2 projects together. Could we be more virtually attached at the hip?
I was told to wait to cast on for both of these until I get a surprise...okay, well not so much of a surprise anymore package from Ms. Plucky. Until then I'm going to whip up a Meathead and a few dishcloths.
Happy Non-Clapotis knitting.
Labels: Flying Green Men, girlfriends rock, knitting
