August 2009

This month is flying by and my knitting progress continues to be slow. But - Tonight I finished up a baby sweater from Clara Parkes book called Baby Soft Cardigan and used lime sprout yarn. right now Stinky is plopped on top of it not letting me wash and block it yet. I am not so sure this was the best pattern for this nubby cotton yarn. I would not do this pattern again as it involves way too much sewing for me .
Someone on the facebook ravelry group mentioned mouse hunt - an addictive game about 3 months ago. Well- I am an official mouse hunt addict and it is taking up way too much of my time.I am up to hero level which involves many sounding of horns and buying the correct trap and cheese combination. I have made mouse hunt friends form all over the world. My kids are teasing me because I am always checking my blackberry to sound my mouse hunt horn. Bejeweled Blitz is another game that has me hooked. This is crazy as I am not even a game person!

My new electronic book Kindle from Amazon has taken away from knitting too. I have read 2 books in the last few days. Some knitting books are even on the kindle ....
August 29 there is a Fiber Festival down the stress at Fort Delaware. I am going to sell some of the items I have t hat have not given away as gifts. This is a new event in the area and it should be interesting.


I am going to make a baby hat to go with this sweater and if enough yarn maybe a small easy baby blanket that I can do without thinking while I am reading my Kindle or mouse hunting!

I am in a funk!

Last few weeks I have been suffering from some kind of blah blah feeling. I have not had the gumption to even knit. This last few days I forced myself to take long walks to get more energy but think it is more mental. Also- Facebook , Mouse Hunt and Bejeweled do have me addicted.

I did get some good news though yesterday which made me go and pull out my baby patterns. Maybe this will bring back my knitting feeling ....I don't feel like doing my lace projects or Sally Mellvile Topher sweater that was started at camp. Instead- I am starting
Clara Parkes ' Baby soft Cardigan in lime Sprout.
I ordered a Kindle yesterday....

lazy blogger

This is the toddler sweater started at knitting camp after learning Sally Mellville's tweed stitch. Look at all the mess keeping 6 different working yarns going.yes- I need to cut 2 yard lengths instead of using big balls that get tangled.

This was fun to learn and it does look better than this picture -I think

I made this little sweater while driving to Fla. It has pink ribbon to put in eyelets. It is the nursery color Encore. It looks sort of limp to me although the pattern was very well written. I would like to do it in a thicker yarn.

I am way......behind on the summermysteryshawl 09 Kal. Only on clue 2- could not work on it at camp while chatting and drinking the wine.

Here are the other amazing knitters at Knitting Camp.

Have not been blogging and feeling lazy last month in general. Knitting is being done but very sporadic. I was away in Fla for 16 days ; had to get caught up at home and then just got back from knitting camp. This years theme was Sally Melville's Styles book and I learned simple fair ilse and the tweed stitch .

kitty pi- Stinky likes it !

I made this once before for my daughter's cats and is about time I made one for Stinky. The pattern and a gallery of pictures are free on Wendy Knits site or in her book . I am using my stash for this and not even done but can tell Stinky loves it. I leave the room and find him inside it. Can you tell I love this little guy? He just keeps me laughing and happy! I just hope it is not too small after I felt it. I have about 5 more rows to go .

Tote - dry and handles on

double pictures for some reason and can't cut?

I am so happy with this cute tote and the colors are me!

felting in progress

Still needs to dry and then put handles on..

Cabin Fever Fair isle Tote- done using 2 hands- so cool and fun

bulky Lambs Pride knits up fast on size 13 needles

Next I am making a bed for Stinky because the whole time making ithe just wanted to sleep on it.

Did I metnion I am still addicted to MouseHunt, Bejewled and Facebook?

I can knit with two hands....<3

I took a class at JillDeal in Milford Pa. I went because my sister and friend were going with out any expectations of following along. I am not good at these classes because I get frustrated very easily and need lots of visuals with my hearing loss. Well- Jill is an amazing teacher that made it easy even for me! This is a Cabin Fever pattern called Fairisle Tote that was part of the class along with a delicious lunch.

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Owl vest done!

This is an adorable litte vest for a baby boy . Mine came out more toddler size which is perfect for TJ next fall or winter. I used KnitPicks Comfy which is a nice washable yarn for babies. Pattern is free at Ravlery.

One mistake showed up in back that looks like a purl or dropped stitch. I am going to try ti put a small stitch in there if it will make it look less noticable.

Now I am off to East Stroudsburg to the Annie Modesitt class on Embellishments. I hope the class is not too big and I will be able to hear. I don't know anyone else going and it is a 2 hour drive. I am leaving early to check out Knit and Purls Shop.

dont play mouse hunt

someone on Facebook group in ravelry told me about this game..If you want a life without checking the computer every 15 minutes - dont be like me and dont even start..it is so addictive! I knit with a timer next to me..pathetic!

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Pink scarf was completed last night while watching tv and playing MouseHunt.hat is where I learned how to write upside down...my computer educations continues while playing games.. Now I need to block scarf and finish owl vest. Knitting mojo very low..

I have to get it back for knitting camp next month. Oh I am taking two more class this week so maybe that will help too.

mouse hunt

still not blogging like old days... still addicted to Facebook. Someone on ravlery mentioned Mouse Hunt on Facebook and how addictive it was..oh well now I spend every 15 minutes setting my traps and buying new cheese. crazy! no wonder I am so chubbly and not losing that winter flab!
Off to Havestraw to spend a few hours with the baby TJ. Trafffic will be a killer coming back so wont stay too late. 2 hours down and 2 hours back to spend 2 hours there ..but worth every precious minute with him.
Knitting is still going very very slow...At night I don't seem to have the motivation or energy that I had before. I hope I snap out of it soon..I need to clear my plate of ufo's' to start Summer mystery shawl 09 Kal in June.

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So I have not been blogging lately. Blame it on Facebook or this nasty emotional funk I can't shake lately. I have no energy and my back still is keeping me awake at night. PT is not helping. I feel old..

I took a class this past Sat at Milford Pa ( JillDeals) and made a pretty beaded scarf on the diagonal. It was fun and met my daughter afterwards for dinner so very nice time.. Scarf is almost done and good pattern to use up your stash with only 200 yards needed. I signed up for 2 more classes this month. One is at the same shop learning fair isle using 2 hands, ) This one will be a challenge for this uncoordinated left handed person. The other class is with Annie Modeset in Stoudsburg working with embellishments.

I decided not to do the GoddessKnits Anniversary shawl that looks like Dracula's Bride. That is not my style at all. Instead -I am doing her Summer Mystery Shawl that can be square of triangular. I ordered the yarn she suggested for the group in dark green and now patiently awaiting the first clue on June 20th. I will be away then but will have to find a place where I can print the first clue .

radiating star

well- it is done but not my finest work. . The Radiating Star ( free ravelry) with cheapo Lion Brand yarn. I don't think all those extra holes ( YO's) are supposed to be there. This is a reminder to check my work more as I go along. sort of embarrassing..............

Still working on the Owl Vest but knitting progress has be

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4/27/09

TJ 6 days old (so close up makes him look 3 months but not really in person)
DH totaled his his brand new Honda Ridge- line truck but who cares because he is ok. Truck can be replaced.He fell asleep and luckily ended up hitting a huge sign and the side of a hill.


I am feeling a bit nostalgic this am. 28 years ago my daughter was born on a Monday just like this beautiful sunny morning. Who would have know how important that little baby would become in my life. My daughter is so beautiful, hard working , creative and such a caring human being. She is my best friend that I love unconditionally ( even when she was a teenager)


I think this bout of "where has the time gone in my life" was a result of looking a baby pictures and baby books that I pulled out yesterday. My daughter -in -law wanted to see baby pictures of my son to compare them with the new baby. I can't remember some of the info and people but smart me had written everything out and wrote on bottom of pictures.





Such an e motional week last week with being a grandma and almost became a widow. 1 am call on to inform me DH had fallen asleep at wheel driving home from Fla . He was less than an hour away. I dorve over there not knowing what I would find with ambulances and all kinds of fire trucks flashing and firemen.

Spent all night and the rest of the day in the Er but he is ok. His back and chest are painful but that is improving fast. He is up and about and no fractures.

with all this week - not calm enough to do much knitting . Plus neede dto catch up on my sleep so went to bed early instead of knitting.I did work onRadiating Star last night and frogged out the Owl Vest becuase I noticed a mistake and want it perfect.

back to kntting

I actually was knitting Friday night in the hospital while waiting for Tj to arrive. I was working on the Radiating Star Blanket that I am bored with - not the pattern but with the yucky Lion Brand yarn that is too thick and stiff.
Last night I started the Baby Owl Vest http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/owl-baby-vest that is not boring. This Knit Picks Comfy Sport is very soft and the Cashew color is very boyish. This is made in the round which I love! I only have the ribbing and a few rows of stockinette done but think it should be an adorable vest for the baby. What size he will be in the fall is tricky as he is so big already at 9 pounds! The pattern says 9-12 months so think it should be big enough. He has a closet full of adorable clothes from all the showers but wonder if some will even fit him!

welcome Thomas Joseph 4/18/09 9 pounds 1 oz

Here is his first picture- Mom and baby are doing well. He was big and had some fluid issues so in ICU today - Hoping he is out tomorrow. I could only peak at him but already love him . Watching my son become a father is some special feeling.Thomas is special as it is my son's,dad's, husband's and brother's name.

I am pooped after staying up all last night. I am off to bed with a smile on my face.

Grand baby taking his time

This little guy was due Sunday but still has not arrived. Waiting and waiting and not planning anything till this happens. They will induce next Wed 5pm if she does not deliver by then.. My daughter has been visiting..lots of eating, talking, dvd's and shopping- very little knitting...

tax day baby??

maybe he will come today??? They will induce next week if he does not come soon...

come on Baby!

My son's baby and my first grandchild was due yesterday. The suspense is driving me nuts. I worry about not hearing the phone call in the middle of the night or while I am showering.. needed groceries so left today for awhile. Cell phones don't work up here so have to keep that in mind.The Boy is still in Fla going on two weeks so he is not here to listen for phone in middle of night so I am waking up all hours checking the answering machine in case I missed a call. I feel sleep deprived... Poor Daughter -in - law is really ready!

So come on little guy .....let's get hatching! You were supposed to be an Easter Baby . Seriously just hope this little boy is healthy. ( actually big boy according to last sonogram he was 8 and half pounds!)