tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278355462011-04-21T17:08:58.796-07:00Yarn and books!?! What more do you need?Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.comBlogger821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-63235288255577387772008-07-30T15:08:00.000-07:002008-07-30T16:58:12.834-07:00

Sorry for the long long absence. I haven't really been anywhere or done anything out of the ordinary. I'm not sure where the time went. It just when Whoosh! and now it's almost August. I can't believe it.I can blame a couple of the weeks on my computer being dead. But now it's all better.I have been working on Road to Golden (ravelink). (This is my swatch from the beginning of June... I'm using

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-5592855761038552552008-05-24T14:44:00.000-07:002008-05-24T14:58:16.662-07:00

First off, thank you all so much for your responses to my last post. I really feel like we have such a great community here in blog-land. There's so much love and positive energy - you're awesome!Secondly, congrats to Rebecca who won the contest. I'll be sending you some goodies soon!I entrusted my wonderful husband with the task of choosing the winner:In other news, I've recently been drinking

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Today, my 28th birthday, I'm trying to concentrate on what is good in my life. So often I get wrapped up in what I want and think I deserve instead of concentrating on the wonderful things already in my life that make me happy.I have a family that loves me, a wonderful husband who takes great care of me, a job that keeps me well stocked in yarn, and a roof over my head. I really have very little

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-975124853928499352008-05-09T11:18:00.000-07:002008-05-09T11:34:34.031-07:00

My blogiversary almost slipped by me again... Two years. I can't believe it!What a wonderful endeavor this has turned out to be.Thanks to all of you who visit, read, comment and/or link to my little corner of the blogosphere. You're the best!Stay tuned for the second annual birthday/blogiversary contest - coming on Monday!!

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-90152334561145407072008-04-30T19:33:00.000-07:002008-04-30T19:46:18.094-07:00

I only have one word for this one: fabulous.I really love how it turned out. It might have used a little more felting, but I think it still looks great.Pattern: Kusha Kusha scarf. Available from Habu as a kit or from the Purl Bee.Yarn: 1 cone Habu A-21 silk stainless, color 3. 1/2 cone Habu N-58 soft merino, color 18.Needles: Size 8, 7, 4 and 3 circs.Gauge: nah.Start date: March 22, 2008Finish

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-14997195728748486142008-03-24T09:12:00.000-07:002008-03-24T09:18:23.089-07:00

Don't you just hate it when you wake up on Monday morning, get ready and ride the train to work, only to find out that your office has been 'locked down' because of possible asbestos contamination? Yeah, me too.What will I possibly do with a whole extra day? Goodness, I hope I can find something...Also, thanks for the comments on the Phildar sweater. Reading my post now, I see I was a little too

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-80500570052335418992008-03-23T18:09:00.000-07:002008-03-23T18:44:20.352-07:00

So, it's March. What do you say to the first FO post of 2008 here at LK? I know, right? Crazy talk.The Phildar Asymmetrical Sweater is finally finished. Alert the press.Pattern: Asymmetrical Sweater from Phildar Tendances 456 Fall 2006 (Ravelink)Yarn: RYC Silk Wool DK (13 or 14 skeins) (Ravelink)Needles: US size 4 Inox circs and size 2 Addi Lace circsButtons: from Britex. I love that

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-29459498536693741762008-03-03T08:41:00.000-08:002008-03-03T09:18:08.893-08:00

Ok, I know I'm like WOW late with my Stitches West wrap-up post, but here goes anyway.I got the goods.Clicky for details.This was my first Stitches. I took my mom and we had a fabulous time. But I have no pictures. Not camnesia per se, but memory card-nesia. Had the camera, just couldn't take pictures. Great job. I also forgot my knitting on Thursday. Dork. Here's proof we were really there.We

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It has recently come to light that either I shouldn't be allowed to knit and watch movies at the same time, or that I'm just an idiot.Saturday morning I had proudly reached arm-hole level on the Cambridge Jacket and asked the Man if it was long enough. I held it up to his back and yelled in anguish.Exhibit 1:Can you see it?Exhibit 2:Hi, I'm an idiot.The sweater was promptly put on a "time out"

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So, now that we've seen what I accomplished last year, let's take a look at what is still lingering...In first place, the long-languishing Hex Coat:This is not a recent picture, but it's all I have at the moment. Started in June 2006! All the pieces are finished and seamed up. And I've knit three of the hexes. And I can't muster any more. I'm just not convinced that I'll ever wear it, but I can't

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-1460033372899219652007-12-31T09:12:00.001-08:002007-12-31T09:16:39.883-08:00

What a year it has been.Thank you so much for supporting my little piece of the blogosphere. I appreciate every visit and comment.Happy New Year! May 2008 be the best year yet :)

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NaKniSweMo was a success!Pattern: Salina from Rowan Vintage Style, size Small (34in)Yarn: Rowan Felted Tweed in Phantom, 6 ballsNeedles: Size 4 Inox circs, Size 2 Addi Lace circsMods: 36cm sleeves just wasn't going to cut it, so they got increased to about 41cm. They're still a bit on the short side.What I learned: Project monogomy can produce miracles. I really didn't think I'd be able to finish

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Sorry to have been out of touch lately. Knitting progress is being made, and I hope to come back from a long Thanksgiving weekend away with a few FO's (or a lot of FO's if I'm lucky) to show you.Have a beautiful and safe holiday if you're celebrating, and a wonderful week if you're not.I am thankful for all of you! Thanks for being here.

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Over the weekend I took your advice and got up the gumption to block the Phildar cardigan. In water, even. I used my fabulous common sense skills and figured that if I ever wear this thing, I will eventually need to wash it, and so will have to wet block it at that point. So I went ahead and did a trial run.(Thank you, by the way, for all the helpful comments last time!)And I took pictures for

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So, I have a dilemma, and I need the guidance of the ever helpful knitblogosphere.I have all the pieces of my Phildar Asymmetrical Cardigan finished! Hoorah! Finally!Ok, so. Here is what it's supposed to look like:And here's what all the pieces look like: (sorry for the craptastic photos. It gets dark so early!)Two freakishly long sleeves, two fronts, two buttonbands and a back. (Yes, I still

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-1950143212809625682007-10-16T08:36:00.000-07:002007-10-16T09:46:48.511-07:00

My official yarn diet ended on Sept. 21st, so I guess it's time to come clean.This is my lace stash. It's enough for about 5 scarves or stoles, with one already in progress. (Clicky for details).Not too bad, right?This is my sock stash. Enough for about 13 pairs of socks, with a couple in progress and a Baby Surprise Jacket also in progress.Again, not too terrible.Now, we get to the troubling

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-65787291950100433172007-10-01T12:23:00.000-07:002007-10-01T12:46:44.487-07:00

Rosina of Noteworthy Knits (via Octopus Knits) has generously offered to spread the wave of crafty goodness, and now it's my turn to pay it forward."It’s the Pay It Forward Exchange, based on the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward” where acts or deeds of kindness are done without expecting something in return... just passing it on, with hope that the recipients of the acts of kindness continue

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Thank you all for your kind words on our first anniversary. It really doesn't feel like a whole year could have passed since our big day. We spent a lovely weekend up in the Fort Bragg/Mendocino area. We ate some really good food, including some locally made chocolate, explored the local towns, and, of course, went to a knitting shop. (And they were having a sale. More on that later.) All in all,

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Photo by Colleen Rosenthal

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The quilt (oh right, I still haven't said it out loud) is thisclose to being finished.I totally swiped Ashley's idea, ran out to the library and got Museum Quilts, stopped by the Quilter's Cupboard on a trip to visit my parents.And every weekend I've been sewing.A glimpse of Labor Day weekend:And this past weekend:I never thought quilting could be this fun.This might be a problem.Only the binding

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-65216185229415420872007-08-27T18:22:00.000-07:002007-08-27T18:26:12.725-07:00

What's that loveliness I spy? No, not the machine. I love my machine, but the exciting toy is my new walking foot.*sigh* How did I ever live without you? xxoooxxxJust don't tell my husband...

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We've been here before.Click for details.So, am I knitting my heart out this weekend?Apparently not.I hope you're enjoying your weekend however you've chosen to spend it!

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My beautiful Sockapalooza socks have arrived!Gina made me Baudelaire socks from Knitty out of Cherry Tree Hill Supersock in the blues/greens colorway. Yummy!Thank you, Gina!!And, I just found out today that my pal received her Pomatomuses (Pomatomi?).All is well with the world.Well, all except Bloglines. If you subscribe to my blog's feed through bloglines, please check to make sure you're still

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My favorite bowl, my great-grandmother's trunk, apples from the Farmer's Market and KnitPicks bare yarn dyed with Kool-Aid.Have a Fiberlicious weekend.

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Not a moment too soon, the Sockapalooza socks are finished.Pattern: Pomatomus by Cookie A.Yarn: Artyarns Ultramerino 4 in color 110. Less than 2 skeins.Needles: Size 2 Clover bamboo dpnsMods: Since my pal asked for shorter socks, I did only two repeats of the leg pattern.I love the color of these socks, and I am a huge fan of the pattern. It's almost sad to send them away.I'm going to gush about

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Well hello. I can't believe this week is almost over already.Is it just me, or is this year freakin' flying by?Welcome, July. Nice of you to stop by. Let me show you to the door.August? I'll be right with you.Geez.Anyway, I was out of the loop last week. Had a lovely little vacation. And while I was gone, you people were busy. And I mean BUSY. I had over 1,000 new entries on my bloglines when I

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Just a really quick post to let you know what I'm working on these days. I mean, really, how long has it been since I posted an FO, or a WIP? A while. We're off on a little vacation for a week, so hopefully I'll have something to show for myself when we get back. I foresee lots of knitting time! And maybe even some dye experiments...(Just a warning. The pictures that follow are horrible. It's a

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I just received the ok to post the pattern for Pudorosa from Tejemanejes.Click here for the pattern!ETA 8/17: The link was broken for a short while. Hopefully we won't have any further problems.ETA 8/21: Well, that didn't help. Let's try again!Please contact me if there are any issues. Thanks!!The pattern is in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from http://

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Hi, it's me. Remember me? I'm still around.There has been knitting, but I have no photographic proof. So, I'm just going to ramble.You know that theory that everyone has a twin? Like a doppelganger, but without the evil? I think I've found mine. I have no idea what she looks like, but Larissa of Meathead fame is my twin. In fact, I think we might be the same person.Why?Well, first off, we have

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-7479803938439579552007-06-16T20:02:00.000-07:002007-06-16T20:10:53.241-07:00

I have all these projects floating around in my head, and I can't decide which to do first.So your task, should you choose to accept it, is to leave a comment telling me which of the following you think I should do next.After I finish Orangina... of course...First is Joy from Vintage Style. The yarn will be Rowanspun 4-ply in Sludge.Next, is Frost Flowers & Leaves from A Gathering of Lace. The

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-72960893602203910452007-06-15T10:07:00.000-07:002007-06-15T10:32:54.378-07:00

Behold, Ms. Marigold!I know I say this about everything I knit, but this was a really fun little project. The yarn is delicious; a little splitty, but it's delicious nonetheless.Pattern: Ms. Marigold from ZephyrStyleYarn: About 4 skeins of Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed Color 005 (Pink Beige)Needles: Size 5 Denise circs, Size 3 Inox circs.Mods: I didn't do the ruffle... It's just not me. Instead, I

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-61659745187081655862007-05-29T10:15:00.000-07:002007-05-29T10:26:17.326-07:00

I'm still here... Ravelry will be the end of my knitting and my blogging. Crazy addicting.On Saturday, the man did this:While I looked on from here: and worked on this: (Picture was taken yesterday morning. There's lots more now.)What is that shapeless blob?, you ask. Well, it's Ms. Marigold in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed color 005 (a la NotFunky). The yarn was on sale. I couldn't resist.This has

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-75237265052196134582007-05-20T10:27:00.000-07:002007-05-20T10:41:11.894-07:00

Vanessa is the winner of a skein of lovely Lemongrass!Thanks everyone for playing!!Now, some stats, just in case anyone's curious:I had 19 people enter. I eliminated any second comments left by someone who had already been entered.I used this random number generator to draw the winner's number.I had 11 requests for Jade, 4 for Lemongrass and 4 for G-Rocks.I think this will have to become an

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-81848524190115802672007-05-18T13:52:00.000-07:002007-05-19T23:44:59.230-07:00

I have been tagged by both Christy and Kellie for the 7 Random Things Meme.So here goes. Quick, before I get tagged again!(Oh, wait, here are the rules: Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on

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The very merry un-birthday un-blogiversary contest has finally arrived.The prizes came in today's mail, so the contest will begin!!!Up for grabs are one skein each of Socks That Rock Lightweight in Lemongrass, G-Rocks, and Jade. Simply leave a comment by 12:01am on Sunday, May 20th letting me know which colorway you choose! I will choose and announce the winner's name on Sunday. Mmm...

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Thank you all for the birthday and blogiversary wishes. It really means a lot to have such a large community of like minded people surrounding my little place in the internet. You are all wonderful. Thank you for being here.I spent a nice, long weekend with my family. We spent my birthday and Mother's Day together, and watched my graduation online. Even though I couldn't be there "for reals" it

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Oh my gosh. Today is my blogiversary and I almost forgot! I have been so preoccupied with an event happening tomorrow (more on that at a later date, maybe) that I haven't been paying attention.So, that, and Saturday is my birthday (and Nova's too!).There's so much going on that I think we need a contest!! Don't you?I am taking a few days off of work, and going out of town. So while I'm gone, get

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-74270978184103852102007-05-02T16:24:00.000-07:002007-05-02T16:38:47.697-07:00

Oh yes, I am one of the ONE THOUSAND crazy knitters who signed up for Sockapalooza 4.I have my pal's info, and purchased some awesome yarn for her socks. She asked for pink, and boy is she going to get it! Now to find a pattern...I have been looking at Monkey, Charade, maybe Jaywalkers, or maybe something toe-up... I have emailed her to see her preferences, but do you have any suggestions?I know

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My how times flies. We are in the process of switching ISPs at home, and it has taken me this long to take pictures of my Chevy and then get them on my flash drive and bring it to *gasp* work with me (sh!!!) to post this. I hope we get our Internets back up soon.In the mean time, I have finished my Chevron Scarf. I love the colors even more now that it's finished. I can wear it every day because

Risahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915609051603533889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835546.post-45892721562447325542007-04-12T10:05:00.000-07:002007-04-12T10:37:24.425-07:00

So, a pirate walks into a bar, and the bartender notices something strange about him. The pirate asks the bartender for a drink, and the bartender says, "Um... Mr. Pirate, sir, is that a steering wheel in your pants?"And the pirate says... (wait for it...) "Aye, and it's drivin' me nuts."Ok, one more... What's a pirate's favorite restaurant? ARRRRby's!I think you probably know by now what this

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Look at the list of (100) books below.Bold the ones you’ve read.Italicize the ones you want to read.Leave blank the ones that you aren’t interested in.Movies don’t count.Stolen from Sarah at Bella Knitting.1. The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown)2. Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen)3. To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee)4. Gone With The Wind (Margaret Mitchell)5. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (

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Well, here we are again. End of the month, time for a UFO! You saw a sneak of this earlier in the month, but I didn't tell you what it was. (*ahem* emphasis on was)It's the super lacy Tiger Eyes sock from Socks! Socks! Socks!. This is about as far as they got. I can't put my finger on it, but the pattern just wasn't doing it for me. The yarn is Lenten Rose from Sundara's Petal Collection. It's a

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Happy Monday!Back to work after a very productive knitterly weekend. First, the man and I went to Oakland to visit Article Pract. You may remember that Kathy (my SP9 spoiler) sent me a gift certificate way back when. I had never been there before, and the man couldn't pass up an east bay adventure, so Saturday morning we headed over to check it out. What a fabulous little store!I bought Koigu for

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Seeing all these knit-bloggers show off their sewing projects (you know, like her, and her, and her, and her, and her, and... ok I'll stop) has lately given me new naughty urges. Not that I don't already have enough going on. Ahem.Anyway, sewing is not a new-to-me craft. Although I don't think I've mentioned it previously, sewing was actually my first love. I learned to sew at around, oh,

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Pattern: Pomatomus by Cookie A. from Winter '05 KnittyYarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in GeorgetownNeedles: Size 2 Clover bamboo dpnsMods: None.This is a really great pattern! The lace is a little complicated, but not completely unmanageable once you get a rhythm going. I'm a total Lorna's Laces convert! This stuff is awesome. And they're totally cute with my new Mary Janes, even if I do say so

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And, by the skin of my teeth, the second installment of the UFO Resurrection project.This is We Call Them Pirates from Hello Yarn. I started it for the Man around November and promptly got more interested in knitting some fingerless mitts for myself. He says he really wants to wear the hat before it gets too warm... so I have some time. We don't get 'real' summer around here until October.Now

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Cuz you're not going to get it today. The man is gone for the long weekend. Not that this is exciting in itself (love you sweetie), it's just that I get to do what I want ALL weekend. Nice.So, I've been knitting, catching up on bloglines, cleaning, making cookies, watching movies, listening to Alison Krauss, and just having an all around good time by myself. I won't give you the recipe. You'll

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Now that Secret Pal 9 has been over for two weeks, I feel that it's finally time to do the wrap up. I had such a blast!! My spoiler was awesome, and I really enjoyed spoiling my spoilee. (Wow. That was quite the sentence.) I was spoiled by Kathy of oldladypenpal.wordpress.com. Kathy, thank you so much for everything. All that yarn, and all that chocolate?!? And the book, and the gift certificate!

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My sitemeter referrals are showing high demand for this FO. Therefore, without futher ado, I present the Sundara Yarn Tatami Kimono. Pattern: Tatami Kimono from SundaraYarn: Sundara's Sport Merino in Drunken Plum (color evidently no longer available)Mods: I made I-cord for the ties. The pattern calls for crocheted chains, but my crochet skills are not to be trusted, even for something so

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Jabberwocky!'Twas brillig, and the slithy tovesDid gyre and gimble in the wabe:All mimsy were the borogovesAnd the mome raths outgrabe."Beware the Jabberwock, my son!The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!Beware the Jubjub bird, and shunThe frumious Bandersnatch!"He took his vorpal sword in hand:Long time the manxome foe he sought -So rested he by the Tumtum tree,And stood awhile in thought.And

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It seems like many in blogland are in the doldrums... I am in a knitting frenzy - finishing projects and starting new ones, but I haven't had the drive to post about it. Ugh.Even though it's been over a month, I'm still getting used to working 5 days a week. During my last semester of grad school, I worked 4 ten hour days, and did my practicum on the fifth day. It made for really long work days,

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Saw this on Bekka's blog and couldn't resist. It took me a while, but here it is.Two names you go by:RisaHey you!Two parts of your heritage:GermanIrishTwo things that scare you:The Commander in ChiefRapeTwo everyday essentials:Lancome Bienfait SPF 30 moisturizerchapstickTwo things you are wearing right now:Wedding ringJ.Crew velvet coatTwo of your favorite current bands/artists:Alison Krauss &

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Frogged it! The object in question *was* a vest of my own design. I bought the yarn and cast on about, oh, three years ago. You know a project is finished when you look at the empty size 9 spot in the Denise case and wonder, "Where are they?" - oh right. On the dead project.I chose three cables from Volume 2 of the Harmony Guides "450 Knitting Stitches," an intricate one for the center, and two

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Today, I finally sit down to write about the new year.While I hope to change some things about my lifestyle in this new year, I also take comfort in the continuity and stability of my situation. Last year saw the completion of many long term plans and goals (including a wedding and a graduation), and I am looking forward to the new beginnings, changes and challenges 2007 will present.This year I

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I apologize for the long hiatus. It was a nice holiday, even if I didn't get too many days off. A quick trip to the other coast helped me get 2007 off to a great start. Catching up with friends I haven't seen in almost 5 years, and visiting the great alma mater was a lot of fun. Pictures to come.Anyway, I promise there is a reason for the title of this post. And it is that my little sister

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I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday, whatever you may celebrate.We had a quiet weekend, with just my mom and step-father in town. Mostly we ate, read and knitted...And behold the Christmas knitting.First up is EZ's Ganomy hat for step-dad.This knit up really quickly and easily in Cascade 220 in a lovely blue to match his eyes. I modified the pattern so that it decreased sooner, to achieve a

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Yep, it's finally true. I finished grad school!!!!Thursday was my big presentation at my practicum location, which went wonderfully! It sparked a really interesting conversation, and the librarians brought up so many good points that I hadn't thought of. The project overall was a little tedious at times, but overall very worthwhile. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work at such a prestigious

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I had family in town over the weekend, and am now truly convinced that one day my little sister will be obsessed with knitting, just like me.They arrived Friday night, and I was proudly showing off the %&(*%#(&*% that I made for a family member for Christmas. (Sorry, edited for holiday surprise. You never know who's lurking on your blog...) Sister was so impressed that she decided she needed to

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A terrible tragedy was discovered today. After 11 days, James Kim was found dead in a forest in Oregon.Please be careful, and tell those close to you how much you love them.

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Done! (with Netflix for scale)Pattern: Elegantly simple baby blanket from heartstringsfiberarts.comNeedles: Size 8 Denise circsYarn: Bernat Baby CoordinatesI can't believe this took sooooo long!Up next, Christmas presents galore, which I cannot share yet... and these.

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Another FO here at Librarian Knits!!Pattern: Swallowtail Shawl from Fall 2006 Interweave KnitsYarn: Joseph Galler Prime Alpaca - ivory? natural?Needles: Size 4 Inox 24" circularsI had a few problems getting started with this pattern. I haven't knit much lace, and at the beginning I didn't know what it should look like. So, when I screwed something up, I would end up ripping back two or three rows

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YES! YES!!!YES!!!!!Today is such a great day!

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Oh boy! A happy Halloween to you, and a FO for your viewing pleasure... I am very pleased with these. My first socks! The second one must be a little smaller than the first, since I didn't run out of yarn. In fact, I have this much left:Pattern: Grumperina's Jaywalkers, larger sizeYarn: Artyarns Ultramerino 4, colorway 127Needles: Size 1 Susan Bates Quicksilver (set of 4) and 1 Brittany 5" dpnNo

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My secret pal is the best!! I got this package on Friday! It was a skein of Noro (am I spoiled or what??), some yummy smelling 'sea grass' candles, 4 beatiful stitch markers, peppermint chocolates (all gone!), and a card with some yarn from something she's making me!!I am so lucky :) I hope my pal likes what I'm getting her half as much as I like what I got...

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So, I'm toodling around the web and just found this awesome blog, and the most perfect jacket.It's from Phildar Tendances #456 (Autumn 06). I. Must. Have!

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I can't believe it's been a week already! I am trying to post more frequently, but the only time I can take photos of my progress seems to be the weekend. And posts without photos are boring... so there ya go.We had a fun, fun weekend. It was the man's birthday, so we did manly things.First we went to the Haight - to go to Amoeba.Then, since we were right there, we went to Golden Gate Park and

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ok, so everybody's doing it...1. FIRST NAME? Larisa, but nobody calls me that. I prefer Risa.2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? When my mom was in college, her Spanish prof's wife had a baby, and they named her Larisa. My mom filed the name away in her memory bank ... If I had been a boy my name would have been Ty Gregory.3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? At my wedding, a month ago.4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR

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My first sock is complete! The mate should will be done some day...The pattern is the ubiquitous Jaywalker from Magknits by Grumperina, made with Artyarns Ultramerino4 in color 127 (watermelony).

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Just wanted to let you know that I'm back from a wonderfully relaxing honeymoon, and the man and I have finally made it official! We had a perfect wedding day in my parent's back yard. They did so much work for us; it was amazing!I hope to have pictures both of the wedding and of my knitting (I'm making socks!!) soon. Maybe there'll even be a shot of the clapotis in action!

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1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I really like wool and wool blends, but I won't turn my nose up at anything. I'm not a big fan of acrylic, but other than that...2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I think a vanity bag would be the best way to describe it. It zips open and has a compartment on each side. One for the needles

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The gift bags are complete!The pattern is from Last Minute Knitted Gifts and I made the smallest size. The yarn I used (L to R) is Rowan Cashcotton DK in color 615, MSO Merino Soft in color 61, Rowan Wool Cotton in color 956 and Rowan Calmer in color 475.Yay! I'm very pleased with the results and can't wait to present them to their respective new owners in less than a month!!

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I can feel it.You've written me off. Dumped me.Ok, so I admit it. My blog is a dud so far. I started it with aspirations to be like Eunny and the Grumpster. I have failed.BUT!! I promise to be better once this silly wedding thing is over. Then I will have no class, no planning. Only this job and an internship and all the time in the world to knit! Don't give up on me yet. I can feel great things

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So, I really have been knitting, but with wedding plans and school, etc. I have been a bad, bad blogger.The Hex Coat is coming along. See? I have started on the sleeves and hope to finish some day!In other news, I'm almost halfway done with the gift bags from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. See? I also bought Eunny's Deep V Argyle Vest and the yarn for it. Steeks! Eeks! I have it hidden away so I

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Kat posted the other day that she has startitis... me too!! Besides the Hex Coat and the never ending baby blanket, I have decided to try my hand at knitting socks. I will probably make Grumperina's famous Jaywalkers or a pattern from Knitty. Although I haven't actually started these yet, I bought the yarn this weekend and can't wait to get them under way.I also bought yarn for four of the little

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I am making progress on the Hex Coat from Knitting Nature! I was in a knitting rut there for a little bit - between finishing Clapotis and receiving my backordered yarn for the Hex Coat. It finally arrived and I have plunged fingers first into this beautiful pattern. On my screen, the color in the top picture is practically true.The moss stitch creates such a yummy texture in this yarn. I love it!

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Yay! I finished knitting on my trip last week and blocked over the weekend. I am totally converted. I will block without fear forever more. It turned out great. Thanks to Noe Knit for the nudge to start this!

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I saw the pictures Grumperina has on her blog and knew this book had to be mine! I received it for my birthday a few weeks ago and have been drooling over it since. I have ordered the yarn for the Hex Coat, but am really having trouble deciding which of the projects I want to do first. There are so many beautiful sweaters!

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So, I have given in to peer pressure. My LYS (the wonderful, beautiful, awesome Noe Knit) has started a Clapotis knit along. I went there and bought Rowan Cashcotton DK in a lovely sage green the day I heard about it and have been madly dropping stitches since. I am almost through my 8th repeat of section 3.I have always been wary of blocking. But in this case, I can already see that I need to

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Thanks to Kat from Chicks with Sticks for the close up of the sleeve. I'm so excited that it's finished!A couple of pictures of my Odessa cap in progress: And some of the baby blanket in progress:

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I promise I will post some pictures eventually! In the meantime, you can see a couple pictures on the SF Chicks with Sticks page.Meanwhile, I decided to use some of my extra yarn (Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran) to make the Odessa cap. It was a bit of a last minute decision, so I am making this one without the beads. Maybe next time...I am working busily on my cousin's baby blanket, and dreaming of

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Oh boy, a new blog!Since finishing finals I have been busily knitting away on my Mariah. I will post pictures when I get a chance.I am already planning my next projects - including Starsky, and a baby blanket for my cousin. I'm sure more will soon be added to the list...

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