Posted in Uncategorized, tagged FO on February 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Project: Birthday Scarf
Made For: Helen, my co-worker
Pattern: That Little Scarf by Anne Hanson
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpaca & Silk
Even though this is a belated birthday gift (Helen’s birthday was February 11th), I wanted to get this blocked and out to her today. She’s been through a lot already this year, and she deserves a little luxury.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged cooley on February 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Yesterday, with a bit of our tax return money, I went out and bought a new toy!
We’ve been in need of a new digital camera for a few months now. Our old camera, also a FujiFilm FinePix, was starting to eat batteries. It was also only a 4 megapixel, and this is an 8.2. It [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Friday Fill In on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Friday Fill-In #113
1. I’m sleepy, I’m sore, I must make myself go to physical therapy.
2. Why do I have lovely yarn and not enough time to knit all that I want.
3. How does this new stimulus package work, anyway?
4. Every morning, I put my sweater on my body because I get [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged warm ewe up swap on February 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Last night at work was hell. Well, I should say insanely busy. So, when I woke up today to find my second Warm Ewe Up swap package on my doorstep, I dove right in like a kid on Christmas!
My pal really went above and beyond with this package!!!! There are some of my favorite sweets [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged FO, personal sock club on February 24, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Last night at work I finished my February Personal Sock Club socks. They look fantastic and fit so snug! The ribbing is subtle; I’m not sure if you can see it in the photo or not.
Project : February Personal Sock Club socks
Made for : ME!
Pattern: Charade by Sandra Park
Yarn : Merino Tencel Sock by All [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged manic monday on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Manic Monday #156
What’s one of the simple pleasures in your life?
Yarn. Even if I’m not going to knit with it soon, I just love the feel, the color, and the smell.
What do you like to snack on when you watch a movie?
If I’m in the theater – popcorn, cola, and Milk Duds. At home, well, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged FO on February 23, 2009 | 4 Comments »
My best friend and ’sister’, Emy, is in town visiting for a couple of weeks. Emy, my maid of honor and aspiring knitter, is currently living in the UK, hoping to graduate with a PhD this spring! She came over tonight with homemade chicken pot pie (OMG – SO good!) and we also exchanged Christmas [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Friday Fill In on February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Friday Fill-In #112
1. Give me a vacation to somewhere warm right now and I’ll love you forever.
2. Whenever I get some extra money, I want to buy a new knitting bag.
3. I wish that I could stay home and never have to work again.
4. A slice of my birthday cake was the last thing [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged birthday on February 18, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Today I turned 26 (even though the WordPress date says the 18th, I’ve still got 15 mins left of the 17th). Nothing fancy, nothing special … but a really good day.
I slept in and then went to physical therapy (for my knee.) I came home to wait for the appraiser (we’re refinancing to pay off [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged manic monday on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Manic Monday #155
Of all your favorite foods, which one would you find the most difficult to give up for the rest of your life?
That’s easy … sushi! Oy – I don’t know what I would do if I could never eat it again.
Which month of the year do you thing best describes your personality?
December. It’s [...]
This is my charity knitting/crochet project. I'm trying to raise as many hand knitted items as possible for the homeless/near homeless in my area. 
