Test Knitting Part 1

So I've been a wicked fast for me knitter lately, I started this on Thursday after knitting group and I'm done with the ribbing and one full pattern repeat. I'm test knitting this for someone I met on Ravelry, next up the chart instead of the written out instructions.

I'm using KnitPicks Essential Tweed in Flint.

Gran Scarf :: Cables???

Well the poll as it looks right now is four for cable, so I'm going to try a simple thin cabled scarf i found a patter in an old stitch book I have that could look nice. I'll keep you updated. I kind of like the look of the 'dickie' neck covering too, but I don't know if she would like it and the yarn is kind of bulky.

4 Wishes by The Panopticon

And the Panopticon, never ceases to amaze and amuse. Go check it out.

Blog-aversary

I can't believe it, I missed my blog-aversary, it's been so crazy with HP coming out and everything I've totally missed the Big day. Well happy belated blog-aversary to me!!!

Update

So, it's been crazy busy around here and I've had no time to knit on the shawl or anything else.

Saturday: SCA event for the Shire, River Revel II. I was busy from the time I got up until the time I got home and went to bed. The event went well, we had more people than we thought we were going to get so that was cool. And we had a lot of people there that are at least some what known in this area if not the whole kingdom and they said that they would push for even more people to come next year. We're very close to two very large groups that could easily come and play but many choose not to, and that sucks for our shire. I'll find out Thursday how everything pays out and if we lost money on another event or if we actually broke even/gained. I will say I am very happy with the quality of people that came if it isn't going to be quantity.

Sunday: The Twin's Birthday Party, that morning we accidentally all slept in until 8:30a, so the day started off with a run, and I still wanted to sleep more. I did some quick grocery shopping, baked a cake, made a noodle salad, cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, T did the rest of the house, bless him. We had a decent turn out considering the late invites, I told everyone way early but didn't get invites out until the last minute. We had plenty of food, and just enough pineapple carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, pics to come. I finally got to start reading HP7 that evening after the monkeys were all in bed and everyone left, I read until 1am and decided I needed to sleep and then read all day Monday until just before T got home. He of course bought himself a copy just in time to read mine :D. We'll give one to my sis for her birthday and all will be alright with the bookcase :P.

Tonight, T is at fight practice and I think I may just go to bed, I should knit on the shawl but at this point I'm so far behind whats one more day.

That is funny . . . Fertility Hah!!!

Your Score: 12", Holly, Dragon

You scored 42 wisdom, 33 bravery, 15 emotional, and 22 martyrdom!

Holly is a powerful protective wood that good for use against evil, but it also represents dreams and fertility. Your dragon's heartstring core makes your wand very effective in hexes.

Link: The Harry Potter Wand Test written by sputnik845 on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

T's wand (ironically he's fertile too)

Your Score: 12", Holly, Dragon

You scored 52 wisdom, 27 bravery, 15 emotional, and 16 martyrdom!

Holly is a powerful protective wood that good for use against evil, but it also represents dreams and fertility. Your dragon's heartstring core makes your wand very effective in hexes.

Link: The Harry Potter Wand Test written by sputnik845 on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Birthday wishes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINS, RA AND RO!!!!!
Welcome to the terrible TWOs!!!!

I GOT IT....

Yea!!! for me. I've tried 3 times to get this and the 3rd was the charm. Yip, Yip, Yippee!!!

I also ordered folk socks and twisted sisters sock workbook last week I think?? :D

Drool . . . . . .

I want to make this, not that I know any strand or sweater making knowledge but hey it's beautiful, one stitch at a time right??

Skogsmörkret, svart
Bohus Forest Darkness, black

Reposting Poll to keep you voting.

For the why look here.

I'm feeling rather spoiled....and its all for a laugh.

I waited to post this because I thought it deserved a definite viewing on the blog. I'm feeling quite warm and fuzzy by the showering of gifts for such a simple thing as a laugh, but sometimes that is what is needed in ones day. Well, Jen, you made mine, twice over, you should have seen me dance when I got both packages.

From Left to Right GingerMints, a Beautiful coffee mug, Sockotta sock yarn, Chocolates that Juju is trying to filch, Note, 4 oz Organic Fair Trade Sumatra (haven't tried yet), Kittie key chain that 'Meows' and has a light in it's mouth, 12 oz Organic A & E Breakfast Blend (yummy).


Juju thought that this was her gift in the bag, Daddy has gotten the girls addicted to Bubble Wrap.


Another Lovely note, saying she was sorry she hadn't sent these in the first package. It was fine with me, more fun stuff to open. Aren't all of these lovely and very very nicely made. Top Left: 4 fimo clay markers, Bottom Left: 10 lace & sock sized markers with very simple beads ( I love that ), Next Over: Stop 'n Go set of 5, and Far Right: 5 Dice Markers (these remind me of Roleplaying :D)



Quick explanation on the Stop 'n Go, the back states "Stop 'n Go Stitch Markers show you where to work incs! When you come to a green marker, GO past it, then work your inc. When you come to a red one, STOP, work your inc., then move on. Genius.

Happy Anniversary Honey!!!!

4 Happy Years as of Today in Wedded Bliss :D :: Man I need to work on my tongue in cheek :: But for real I wouldn't say bliss but happy is definitely correct. Yea us!!!


PS just so you know its actually like 11 1/2 years together so not really much compared but marrying at 15 is frowned heavily upon where I live so we waited 7 1/2 to tie the knot.

Paging all of your stashes out there.

My friend is in need of some help, if you have any please either email me or her. She can also be seen at her blog.

Seeking Fortissima Socka
Posted by: "Liz" valkyr8 AT yahoo DOT com valkyr8
Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:38 am (PST)
Greetings TC Knitters.

I'm running out of options so I am seeking help from my fellow
knitters. I am trying to find 1, 100 gr skein of Schoeller and Stahl
Fortissima Socka 100 (75% wool, 25% poly) in color #2048 (natural).

I purchased this yarn last summer from a local yarn shop in St. Paul
that no longer carries this color or this brand since I am unable to
order another skein from them. I did order 2, 50 gr skeins online,
but the dye lots did not match close enough and my socks (knee highs
with colorwork) are already up to the calf. I would prefer to avoid
re-knitting both socks with a new dye lot (or different yarn) so I'm
attempting another option first.

I'm placing a call to fellow knitters to look through your stash with
the possibility that you may have a skein of this yarn floating about
somewhere. If you do, I would be more than happy to trade the 2, 50
gr skeins for your 1 skein. I probably only need 50 gr left to
finish this project and I have no problem exchanging my 100 gr for a
50 gr or partial skein if I can find a matching dye lot. If you don't
have this yarn but have seen this yarn/ color available at your LYS,
let me know.

Thanks everyone.

Liz