It was bound to happen

Yes- I have opened an Etsy shop. You can check it out here: http://www.lynnknits.etsy.com

I have added just a few things and will have more updates soon. I have some hand-dyed yarn to put up and more wine charms.

Knitting posts to come soon...

Steeks and socks

My mindset was ready on Sunday morning to do some steeking. When that happens I have to jump at the bit so after about an hour of sewing and double checking everything, I was ready. Honestly, I don't know why I was so nervous. It was fun and actually pretty easy. Now I just have to block and buy/insert a zipper.

I also started some new socks- Menehune Cobblestone. I pulled what I think is the oldest yarn from my stash, Knitpicks Sock Landscap in Fall Foliage. It is nothing like the other colorways a choose but it is really getting me in the fall mood.

C'est fini!

Le Slouch from Knit and Tonic
Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted
Needles: size 9 & 10

Le Slouch is finished! I forgot how nice it is to do a quick knit. My second try at this hat went much smoother than the last. Wearing it, however, can take on 3 different looks.


1. A Faye Dunaway-ish Bonnie and Clyde glamourous look


2. A cast member from Brigadoon


3. (My husband's favorite) Rusty Griswold a la European Vacation


I think I will just have to work it when I put this on- either that or do a jig.

Next project?

I got the email from Knitting Daily today featuring this bag. Love it and a great use for my pile of straight needles I never use.

Slouchy

With the socks done, I had to cast one something new last night. I guess the plan for the throw-only knitting is out the window.

Looking at me FO list for the year, I have only knit 2 hats so it seemed time to knit another. I ma giving Le Slouch a second try. I got gauge with Lamb's Pride Worsted on size 10 needles and have knit about 3 inches so far. This should be a quick knit.

Since I have a ton of sock yarn, I figured I have to have some socks going too. I am leaning towards Charade but that may change 5 more times between now and the time I cast on.

Warm Feets

I wasn't too sure about these sock after I started knitting them. I love the yarn color but wasn't loving the patter. That changed once I put them on! The rib stretches and the "x"s take on a curved look.

Pattern: Cross Stitch Block from More Sensational Knitted Socks

Yarn: STR Lightweight in Nodding Violet

Needles: Size 1 Addis

Almost empty needles?

With the EPS off the needles ( and stuck in the land of steeks to be) and only a few rounds left on my Cross-Stitch Block sock, there is only one project left on the needles. One long andon-going project- the Mix and Mingle Throw. I am torn between concentrating only on the throw and finishing that MoFo or starting one more project to keep my interest going between rows on the throw. My potential projects? Another pair of socks, Clapotis #4 or the Pimlico Shrug from Knit2Together. What to do?

Speed Demon with Pants that Don't Fit

I had a double whamy hit me in the past 12 hours.

First, I come home from Purly Girls to see a speeding ticket waiting for me in the mail. Yes, last week when step-son missed the bus, I apparently drove 28 MPH in a 20 MPH School zone and the big brother police-cam got a picture of my license plate. $200 and my first ticket! I am totally contesting this. First of all, my first ticket and only 8 MPH over. Most inportantly, school had already started and as evidence in the video you can watch online (more big brother), there were no children present. Should I pick out the low cut top and practice my tears now?

Second, with the weather cooling down a bit, I looked into my closet this morning to find some longer pants. I found about 3 pairs but too bad none of them fit my fat ass. I have about 3 pairs that fit me now but they are all summer-y. What a difference a year makes. I immediately called the gym to sign-up with a personal trainer for 5 sessions.

Calgon take me away!!

The Fair, the Sweater and the WIPs

This weekend was full and relaxing at the same time. Saturday was spent at the Puyallup fair. Not really my type of thing but I did come away with some hand-dyed sock yarn- as if I didn't have enough! We spent a good 6 hours there and were ready to be away from people by the end of the day. We did see the Seahawks dance squad perform and from that I learned that no matter how many mistakes you make, smiling and tossing hair hair around will make up for it. I think I will try that today at work.

The knitting display at the fair featured a Clapotis and Lizard Ridges. Someone there checks our Knitty.

Sunday was more of a domestic day- knitting, baking a pecan pie, making some soup, knitting, watching football, knitting. I finished the EPS sweater and just have the steeks left to do. I hear procrastination beating down the door. I am really nervous about this, not so much the cutting but making sure the sewing is done correctly first. After finishing the sweater, I started working on both the Mix and Mingle throw and the socks that have been on my needles for about a month. I would love to finish my WIPs before starting something new. A girl can dream right?

I see you!!

So here it is the first half of the first band of fair isle on the EPS sweater. I can't help but see some Scooby Doo-ish ghouly eyes staring at me. i am really hoping that in the grand scheme of things this will get lost with all the other patterns. I did change up the color order a bit since the last post and aside from the eyes, I think it works better. I cannot stop knitting this. Everything else is on hold. Loving the fair isle knitting.

Off to the fair today. Maybe I will come back with some yarn or at least a tummy full of junk food.

I hope I chose wisely

Here is a color chart I made for my EPS sweater. I am ready to start the fair isle and hope these colors work well. I am going to the M's game tonight so it will have to wait until tomorrow. The brown is the main color of the sweater with light blue, teal, green and white.

Old Navy Needs a Spell Check

Seen at Old Navy this weekend- "Skinny Fit Chords 50%Off"

I wasn't stopping in but was very tempted to let them know that I highly doubt they are selling some musical notes.

Hubby also sent me this.

5 Days Later

Ok, I'll admit it. I really need to post more. Problem is that there really isn't much to post about. I am still working on the EPS sweater. In fact, yesterday I attached the sleeves to the body and pretty soon, after 5 inches stockinette, I can start the Fair Isle Yoke. I am going to Purly Girls tonight with about 10 different colors to get some advice on the color scheme.

My socks have been left without a stitch added for over a week. Are the officially hibernating?

This morning I bought my tickets to Jersey Boys when it comes to town in Dec. I am so excited to see that but first up is Spamalot next month!

And so it begins...

I signed up for a sewing class in October w ith Meg and Mara. I took one when I was in thrid grade with some interesting results- a shirt that didn't fit and a checkerboard pillow with non-uniform squares. I am hoping age and experience are on my side this time.

Progress is my middle name (for now)

It is amazing what a weekend with nothing on the schedule will produce. I finished the body of my EPS (Percentage) sweater and have a sleeve and a quarter done too. Now the blob has a companion.

Other that that not much to report though. Today is the last morning before school starts so I am enjoying the time to myself. Tomorrow the schedule starts- complete with a new school. For now, the sound of the rain outside is taking my mind off of all that. I love that sound!