Quick post

it's been busy around here! here are some earrings that I made for the shop, so much fun!!

Tack!

I recieved my sockret pal package the other day , and boy what a package it is! It came all the way from Sweden, my favorite place on earth!Here's what was in the box , all wrapped up and looking so pretty
a ball of trekking in purples,love it
a ball of red yarn perfect for socks for little one
2 addi turbos also perfect for the socks
a needle gauge for the addis, I needed that
dark chocolate , can you say nirvana?
3 gorgeous stitch markers
2 knitted stars, they'll be on the tree
2 packages of chocolate sprinkles(I think)
Cocoa butter lotion ,just perfect for this time of year
Thank you so much my pal you're "the bomb"!
Tack sa mycket!

late post

I was having some trouble uploading these pics when my fabulous secretpal9 package arrived. I have a great pal! She sent some awesome fiber to spin,silk hankies,merino in a beautiful color and linen(flax)!!!! Dark chocolate truffles in a felted bowl made just for me just sweetened the deal! Thank you Pal!

more fo's

Just another pair of socks for the shop.
Rhinebeck was great as always! Saturday was beautiful, perfect weather for the festival. It was definetely more crowded than in years past. My little one hasn't been feeling very well lately, there's been trips to the hospital and doctors but she's a trooper! She seems to be on the mend.

A meme from Shelby

List your favorite:

Actor - Paul Newman
Actress -Julia Roberts ,she has been a great supporter of Rett Syndrome funding
Animal - Cat
Band -Van Morrison
Book -I like non fiction
Bubble Bath - lavender
Candy - It's actually a candy I had in Sweden I can't remember the name but its dark chocolate covered marzipan
Color -green,purple,orange, autumn colors
Drink- it's called a "20 below"
Flower -lily of the valley
Food - Swedish
Lip Balm -kiehl's
Lotion -rose or patchouli
Movie -wizard of oz
Place-home
Song - Brown Eyed Girl
TV Show - right now it's Nip Tuck
Yarn-frog tree alpaca
Vacation Spot - Sweden! I'll be going back in June 2007

Secret Pal 9 questions

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I love natural fibers. I don’t really like knitting with straight cotton. I don’t like to wear acrylic, it makes me sweat!

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have them displayed in old counter canisters, you know the kind that were made to hold flour and sugar.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I’ve been knitting since I was about 8 years old. My grandmother taught me. I considered myself an intermediate knitter but I was told that I’m an experienced knitter so I’ll go with that!

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Putting one together at amazon

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
I love natural scents like rose, lavender, lilac, patchouli. I’m not into sweet or sugary scents

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I can eat dark chocolate for breakfast lunch and dinner! My favorite non-chocolate candy is something called “bottle caps”

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Spinning is my first love. I enjoy beading, jewelry making , dyeing and sewing

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Van Morrison is my fav. I also like the new folk music like Keb Mo ,Lucy Kaplansy, Eric Bibb, etc.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like earthy colors. Browns, greens, rust reds. I also like purples. I am not fond of black and yellow or black and red or pretty much any bright color mixed with just black.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am married with 2 girls, 18 and 8. My youngest has Rett syndrome. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Hats and mittens sometimes scarves

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Kids stuff

13. What are you knitting right now?
Too many projects!

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
yup

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I usually use circulars for most projects. I love vintage and old knitting stuff!

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
yup

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Wow….about 8 years old

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas Eve

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Small wooden boxes

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Regia Canadian colors are very hard to find around here.
I get Spinoff , Knits, and Knitters magazines

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Always!

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes. Toe to heel 9.5 inches. Around at the ball of my foot 9.5 inches.

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
March 31

Another FO. Knitting pure and simple neck down v neck. I used Madil Iceland I really love the color. The felted flower pin was made by my friend Nancy,she calls them "humbugs".

I thought I'd start to post some finished projects. This was done in Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran. I used a silver creek classic pattern.

sockret pal questions

I started knitting with my grandmother when I was about 8 years old
I consider myself an intermediate knitter
I wear a size 9 (US) shoe my foot is verrry wide
My favorite colors are greens and purples I also like earthy colors
I like both variegated and solid colors
I love to knit with natural fibers but I’m not too fond of straight cotton
My favorite yarn vendor is Frog Tree Alpaca they are a great company
My dislikes are few…I’m not a fan of red and black together or any other bright color with black. Acrylic makes me sweat (not good)
I use all types of knitting tools! My favorites are my Grandmas vintage needles! I really love old knitting stuff!
I don’t have a wish list yet but I’ll be making one at amazon
I Love sweet! Dark chocolate is my very favorite
I have no true allergies but don’t like cigarette smoke
My favorite scents are mostly natural, rose,patchouli,lavender, anything “woodsy”
I do collect small wooden boxes any shape but must be made of wood
My birthday is March 31
I love to spin!! I’ve been spinning for 15 years and it is my favorite thing to do!
I also like to dye I’ve done both natural and chemical dyeing

My little angel

This is my little one , she has Rett syndrome. She is pure joy, love and light! I am truly blessed to know her. For more info on Rett's go here http://www.rettsyndrome.org/

long summer.....

It certainly has been awhile since I've checked in! Summer has been long and busy AND my computer died. Today is a new day and I plan on posting some fun stuff!

I've been trying to post to this blog and nothing shows up.....so this is a test........

where are my posts?

I've been trying to post to this blog and nothing shows up.....so this is a test........

The Graduate!

my baby..................

They're Heeeeeere

My socks have arrived! Thank you Jessie in San Francisco! They're great! Jessie wrote in her note that they will remind me of waves lapping at my ankles , which is so awesome because we just got back from San Francisco visiting my Uncle! And the Pacific ocean (my hubby is from Guam and couldn't wait to get in the water) Thanks Alison for putting together such a fun event!

Socks are sent!

That was fun! These are now on their way to their new home far from Connecticut. I knit them on size 1 addi's. 2 socks on one circular (except for the heel)with Lorna's Lace's sock in the "sand ridge" color. Can't wait for sockapaloooza 4!

I have picked out the yarn for my sockapaloooza pal! Lorna's laces shepherd sock in the color "sand ridge". I'm not usually a blue person but after checking out my pals blog I think she will like it. I have to go knit on the "orange sweater from hell" It's really not that bad it's just taking forever. I have one more sleeve to finish then I can frog the bottom and re knit it with slits ( to accommodate my ample booty)

Tonight was our first "Knit Knite" at the shop. It was very nice. Barb brought her spinning wheel and spun some pretty funky stuff! I seem to have sooooo many WIP's that I feel stuck. I keep trying to finish things but then a new yarn or pattern comes along and..........

I've done it!

I have finally entered "blogdom"!

I have alot to learn!

I am really good with fiber, two sticks and some string and pretty much anything I can actually manipulate with my hands.The computer however is a challenge!