Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Coffee Swap

Woo hoo!! I got my package form the Coffee Swap I joined on SwapBot. My secrat pal was Sissie. Thanks so much Sissie!!






Happy Knitting!!

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Well....

I was planning to post about the desserts that I made for Thanksgiving with pics and all... but I forgot to take pics! So, you will just have to imagine how yummy the brownies and cinnamon buns (from scratch!) were. I also made stuffing (delish!) and candied yams, which I can't get enough of! All in all, it was a success. Everyone prepared a dish and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Since I started working, I haven't had much time to knit, but this is what I have completed so far.



I used the same pattern back in May, but for some reason, I pretty much followed the pattern and used sz 1.5 dpn's.


These are the Jaywalker's I lost in a bet and they STILL aren't finished. This bet was back in August. They'll be done for Christmas, though.



This is a basic toe-up sock. I have already started the mate and they'll be done soon.

Look for more posts this week, I only have to work 13 hrs!! YAY!!!!!


Happy Knitting!!!

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

I'm Here!

And very well! I started a new job 3 weeks ago and my knitting time has been cut drastically. I barely knit anymore. But anyway, I've been participating in a lot of swaps and having fun with them. I have a ton of "secret knitting" and gifts that I'd like to post about but the people that are receiving the gifts stop by my blog, so....

Since I'll have time tomorrow, I'll post pics of my "me" knitting.

Right now, I'm making Cinnamon Buns, like 3 batches, along with 2 trays of brownies and tomorrow I will make candied yams and stuffing! Yum!!

BTW... Happy Turkey Day to you all!

Sunday, November 05, 2006

The KMKS Questionnaire:



What are your favorite colors?

Purple, blue, green, black, red.

Are you a new mitt knitter? How long have you been knitting mittens?

Yes. I haven't knit a pair yet!

Do you prefer solid or multicolored yarn?

Either!

What fibers do you prefer in mitten yarn?

Natural fibers (wool)

Where do you usually knit mittens?

I knit everywhere :).

How do you usually carry/store small projects?

In a small knitting bag that fits inside my purse.

What are your favorite mitten patterns?

Don't have any as of yet.

What are your favorite mitten knitting techniques?

Ditto.

What new techniques would you like to try?

Hmmm... Blocking? I can count the times I've blocked a project. 3. Nuff said.

What are your favorite needles for knitting mittens?

Wood needles (I'm into those right now).

What are some of your favorite yarns?

Koigu, CTH, Schaefer Anne, Trekking XXL, Cascade 220 and Cascade 220 Superwash.

What yarn do you totally covet?

Shaefer Anne Yarn!

Any pattern you would love to make if money and time were no object?

Hmm...a really difficult lace pattern, I guess.

Favorite kind of needles (brand, materials, straights or circs, etc)?

Right now, Crystal Palace DPN's and addi turbo circs.

If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be?

Schaefer Anne, cuz its super pretty ;)

Do you have a favorite candy or mail-able snack?

Really yummy chocolate :)

What’s your favorite animal?

Liger...j/k cat.

Would you prefer super warm mittens or something more like fingerless mitts?

Super warm, please.

If you were a color what color would you be?

Purple.

What is your most inspiring image, flower, or object in nature?

Tulips.

Do you have a wishlist?

I can make 1.

Anything else you’d like to share with the group today?

Hmm... Not really :)