Destashing Sale or Trade

Trying to make some room for new yarns, make me a reasonable offer plus shipping and it's yours or something in trade will work not sure what I'm looking for but try me, I'll consider it if it's something I may use someday....;o)) Espeically like sock yarns, hardwood DPN '0' & '1', odd ball knitting book, I'm pretty easy going make an offer
Saucy Sport White 2 100g & 5 50g all is here will frog the swatch before shipping out Taken

2 Rowan Handknit Dk cotton col # 254 - Taken

2 1/2 Deco Ribbon Crystal Palace lt pink

3 3/4 Robin facination - Pending

13 oz cotton & rayon each in center pull ball/cakes

7 Patons Cotton Sahara - Taken

7 Grignasco Safari lt blue and 3 a darker shade - Pending

5 Benat Fifth Avenue Chennile

2 Classic Elite Pima Cotton Black & 1 Red

2 Adriafil curioso fantasy yellow, 1 Schachenmayr brazilia fantasy color #380, 1 Berroco Candy FX col#8739 & 1 KOS white sol#SP-73


adding but photos not available:

3 sk of baroffa settembre in a redish verigated colorway

4 sks berroco cotton twist in a Dk green, really nice yarn 70/30 cotton/rayon

1 3/4 sk Cha Cha color Beebop

10 sks Benat cotton newport color -

600 yards silk/nylon thread type yarn on a cone, too shiny for me but probably enough for a clapotis yardage wise anyway. - Pending

3 sks Josharp wool a mustard sort of color

1 sk Bernat Baby Cordinates Aqua/pink - taken

1 TLC Heathers purple haze

2 sks Welcomme Virevoite viscoe/arcylic sortof like a thick chennile
1 black & 1 Dk brown

1/2 sk lopi red - taken

1 Reynolds deluxe Dk red

1 Soft N Safe red

1 TLC deep red

1 Rowan All season cotton Navy (denim like color)

2 Plymouth Encore Dk Grey

3+ sks turqoue mohair with white spots here & there

1 complete set of 14" bamboos straights in a zipped fabric case in good shape sizes 2.0mm through 8.0mm

New Arrivals!

Yes, more sock yarns have landed! WOOOHOO! s skeins Briggs & Little Durasport in Ecru, 1 skein Durasport Oatmeal dyed in brick reds colorway and 2 skeins of Lorna Laces Shepard Sock yarn in Baby Stripes.....What a nice way to start off the week! ;o))

My car!

Finally my car is done! I got the call from the dealership yesterday late afternoon! After several promises of getting it back weeks ago... Finally! Well first the water leaks where at the dash seams of the frame on the firewall, 3 of them then they ran tests again and found more along the firewall front & rear behind the wiper, cowl found a couple more leaks. Then it appear to have never been seeled by the heater box. They had to use two types of sealants inspect, water test again desinfectant and some other chemical to prevent mold, replace the entire spongey stuff under the interior rugs (was wet like the river) replaced the entire interior so basically my car was stripped sealed and resealed then put back together from scratch... Geezzz.. I wonder if my car was made on a Monday or Friday last year when it was made by the manufactuer? hmmmm I 've been told never to purchase a vehicle that was made on a Monday because the workers are to tired and/or hung over from the weekend and not on a Firday either because the workers work in a hurry half ass to get out of the factory quicker....Mine had to have been built on one of these days since the whole seal that keeps the metal frame together and give the vehicle the leway to trun and move as it's driven was forgotten!@! Isnt' that a comforting thought! NOT!! I've driven over 18000 miles last year since I bought it and from MA-OH and back too with my family, the KIDS! What if it ever fell apart on us! I can't even think about all the what if's and safety issues.. I'm not sure of them all and I didn't inquire! Just glad it's all back together in one piece and I don't have to drive a rental any more..... YEAH!Oh and the best part they gave me a FREE oil, filter & lube job.....a freebie because they had my car for so long..

More Stash Enhancements...

A couple skeins of Opal Silk & Parrot from Shelly, she soooo sweet!.....

amnd more STR only 2 are for me ~ 2 I have to send to the ever famous purlpower! ohhhh This is going to be soo hard packaging & sending them away.....LOL I know there going to a wonderful home! But I will miss them terribly!

Trampoline Tiger Socks

Finished another pair of socks! It's the Fluted Banister Great pattern to make it's the second time I've used this pattern. The repeats are so easy to remember... Size 1 needles, cast on 72 & knits up very quickly. too.
This year my goal is to defiantly fill my own sock drawer for myself because I seem to gift so many I rob myself...Now awaiting for sock yarns to arrive.. YIPPEE! it's always exciting to recieve packages in the mail and of course my fav sock yarn! ;o))

Knit Picks Order Arrived!!

HORRAY My order is here, and it didn't take very long at all this time either....Yippie! Well but of course more sock yarns
2 skeins of Landscape 'Mesa'
2 skeins of Memories 'Yukon'
2 skeins of Parade 'Gumballs'
a ocupel sets of the tiny tiny needles, sharp things they are '0000' for some tiny socks have lots of leftover socks yarns that need to be little socks,or something right?
and of course a bag of color your own sock weight yarn.. all merino!
Is there a such limit of aquiring sock yarn? Is it ever enough? Naaaah! can't have enough sock yarns...Just wasn't sure if there was any rules about it or not?? ;o))))
edited: somethings will be going off to my SP...hint! hint!

Knititng Olympics update another FO!

Another pair of socks for the Olympics!! YIPPIE! First I knitted the Shorties in the solid green color, now I just completed Ribbed Socks with Cascade Fixation effects in purple/lilac/green colorway..I think I have Spring Fever!! Hopefully spring will be here soon I'll be ready with my spring time socks for sure.

Olympics Socks Complete! YIPPEE!

YIPPEE!! I'm on a roll I started Sunday evening and finshed late last night with my Olympic socks!! It's Cascade Fixation Shortie pattern. Going for another with the Cascade Fixation...Hopefully! theres still plenty of time, but time isn't something I've had alot of these days

Late Start for the Knitting Olympics

cast on late last night but got just past the cuff on socks working cuff to toe with cascade fixation.... looks as though we have a little snow and I'm to sore to shovel my way out so staying home ... maybe I'll get to work on these socks today..
Not a great picture but I wasn't going any further then opening at the back door in my PJs.. you see see the snow is up to that first beam of the back fence and still coming down. Good ole New England Nor'Easter

Tomorrow I'm suppose to bring my car back to the dealership to finish sealing up the frame leaks and replace all the interior...So hopefully the roads will be clear by morning. The storm arrived later then expected during the night sometime and is expected to continue throughout the day. Good thing we still have power.. We usually loose it.

SP7 Goodies!

fed Ex came by a little later then usual around the neighborhood and they landed right here, look inside. My Sp7 wrapped evrything in all pretty tissue papers.

Then looksie here my favorite Lindt Truffles a varirty package too.. How'd you know?? Who've you been talking too?? ;o))) YUMMY, then a tweety valentine heart of chocolate which is gone BtW! Soo bad! Then some great yarn from Germany Trekking XXL in lovely blue colorway.....then she made a little book of paper and envelope front/backj very neat....also she made this little hat with papers and had some amazing wooden buttons inside! A cute little book on lighthouse.. Pretty neat little book with LOTs of pictures with a little backround & some history along with quotes and it has a ribbon bookmark attached with a heavy little pewter lighthouse.. very neat!.. A pink tape maeasure that snaps closed.. Very cool mine the kids live to pick up and it unravels everytime....
Besides my Sp is from Ill maybe around the suburbs of Chicago I'm guessing, married to a sweet loving supportive DH, quite talented, works PT and goes to school.. hmmmm I wonder if we've meet online before?? She's defiantely very thoughtful in her emails, postcard and lovely package! She's defiantely put alot of thought and care into this package alone.
Thank you very much SP! {{{HUGS}}} Much appreciate all your thoughtfulness & kindness, you mentioned in your lovely handmade card that your late?? No NO!!!! Not at all!

Fiber Heaven!

OMG!! Can you imagine having this for a pet and lucious fiber!

Sockapalooza! Completed Socks!

Yeah! Complete! I can't wait to send them off but I'm suppose to wait until May 2d around there anyway so we all send them out at around the same time... Which is fine the down and put aside until it's time.. in the meantime people can wonder if they'll be for me or not? You just have to wait to find out! You can click on photo to enlarge.
I used a pattern from Bonkers Handpaints. It was lots of fun and I certainly would do the pattern again, already have the same colorway on the way since I really enjoyed working with it and like the way it looked I want a pair too! ;o)
Well I have other projects to finish up now I hope to anyway and blog stalk some other sockapalooza pals......

RAOKs & Splurges!

My Mail carrier just came to my door with a little bundle boxed up for me. Besides a couple swaps I also received some other goodies.....
First I received a little jar of Marmite from Isobel in the UK! She also included a couple pieces of candy but didn't make it to be photographed....Chocolate! Yeah right! It was good especially the flake bar...YUM! YUM! She was so very kind to send this to me just because I said I never heard of it nor tried it before.. Shes so sweet! I sent her some tea bisquits and mints hope she sees them shortly HUGE Thank you Isobel!

Also in todays mail was a RAOK from Tori on the FiberRaok list.... A couple packages of mounting paper & templates from Creative Memories..So COOL! Along with a nice card. She had no idea that I'm a Creative Memories junkie too!! LOL Thank you so much Tori!

Some Splurge purchasing My New Bodum teapot, it's a tea press, not sure if I'll like it, but mine keep breaking and I'm awaiting a new shipment from Adagio that I got this one for the time beeing. It was available to shop right away. Thinking I can make some sort of cozy for it too.

Then I totally forgot that I order this stuff.. What a surprise to recieve!! WOOHOO!
Baby Silk and Soft Cable Mobius Scarf pattern

and some Baby Cashmere for more socks....LOL I wonder if I wanted the silk for the socks and the cashmere for the scarf I don't know can't remember, it was a forgotten order..but there sure are both very YUMMY!!

Sockapalooza Socks in the works!

Hmm.....Now I wonder who will it be that gets these socks for the sockapalooza sock swap.... It's a toe up pattern with twisted ribbing. really kinda cool and lots of fun to knit with Knit Picks Handpainted Landscape Sock yarn in colorway Spring Prairie
Item No. 23842. This pattern would probably will great for any handpainted yarn. I really am liking the colorway way too myself... I need to order some more now I want to keep these but I'm out of luck because there a weee on the large size, to big for me!! heeehee Who can it be?? Is it you??? heeeheee - Have to wait til May I'll NEVER tell!!Maybe I could be bribed! Well,? I'm off to finished these lovely lovely socks now! WIll be finished real real soon! I like them way tomuch now sicne I have no address to ship them to yet I hope I can hang onto them and keep them out of my draw for the next 2 months! May seems to far away doesn't it!?
ROFLMAO!!

Tina's Long White Mittens

Finally Tina's mittens are completed I used the Carons Simply Soft Seasonal yarn. because she wanted the metallic strand going through it, Needles US sizes 2 & 3, simple 2x1 ribbing on the cuff and st.st for the mitt. They go right up to a little before the elbow like 3/4 length...Shes been waiting since Christmas for these...I've been so far behind...but finished just in time since were suppose to be having some winter weather come Tuesday..Geez I hope not.. I hate the cold getting a cold now

More Yarn!! STR!

Yippee! My STR yarn arrived from the fold to there new home.. The New Falcons Eye & Neptune! Great colorways. The Falcons eye will become Cascading leaves socks but not sure about the Neptune colorway just yet... Adding to the stash but will defiantely be used in the near future for sure....

Updates, HELP ME -Splurge buying and HUGE THANK YOU SP7!

Well since I've been taking a break from knitting a little bit, dont' get me wrong I still try to knit a little every day anyway...heeheee
anyway
Go figure not even a year old vehicle yet and has 2" deep puddles in the back on the floor and under the passenger side seat is dreanched? A couple weeks ago this started at first I thought one of the kids split a drink. I cleaned it.. a couple days later we go out in the morning again! More I thought well it rained maybe someone didn't put the window up all the way... A few days later again!??
I'm thinking I must be loosing my mid?? then thought well I forgot to lock it maybe someone vandlized it... hmmm again this week??? Nope I'm not losing my mind.... Then of course everyday the inside of my windows fog up and get icy on the inside mind you! yesterday I dropped in off at the dealership. They had a rental awaiting for me, a New Neon with 3900 miles on it.. Cool!!!
I phone them this afternoon to find out what was going on we all thought for sure it was the heating core... Well they said nope and they can't figure it out either but not to worry, they've been running water over it all day and still can't find out where or how the water is getting into the car?? The service manager even said that all the interior and rubs will have to be ripped out and replaces all under warranty!! Bumber to bumber for 36k miles... YEAH I only have 22K on it....They should even pick up the rental and get use to it because I'll probaly be in it through the weekend maybe longer.... YIKES!!!

This could only happen to me!! Whats the odds zero to ziltch!! Yep that'd be me!! I'm starting to really miss the car... I dont' like this one, only one door has the keyhole can't lock or unlock it from any door except the drivers??

I can't beleive they can't find where on earth the water is coming from? It's a 5 Star dealer too? I hope theres no mold growing and we catch it early enough and all fixed before that happens!


So of course me I go splurge buying.. for what I don't know not even sure what I was thinking either....Definatley completly out of character for me thats for sure
Check these out!
First a skein of some German yarn Iceland by Merks & kattens a wool/ary/poly blend really neat bulky yarn, skein of It's Kool and 2 skeins of Filali fantasia Jewel



then some online linie tweedy, Berroco Glace very cool! Baton Rouge and microfiber by Schachenmayr


then some more on linie smash and Bohemian in coppers


then some of htis not sure what I was thinking?? Not me at all!
Berroco Candy FX, KOS actually kinda neat really, Brazilia fantasy & a couple Adriafil Curioso Fantasy Looks at that YELLOW!


Then YES! YES! YES!! My Regina Silk arrived WOOHOO~! Socks on my mind I think for sure also got a pattern boolet from Regina Silk too the silk journal.. Has some really neat pattern in it I think I need to order more yarn...Theres a couple sock pattern, slippers, leg warmers, arm warmers, wristies, scaves, a couple fingerless mittens, hats, water bottle warmer really neat bookklet for only $2


I really need to get back to knitting before I go broke!! HELP!! Make me STOP! ROFLMAO!!

A Late but HUGE Thank you to my SP7 for the Really Cool Postcard of a Lotus Pond after a LONG day with the car dealership.. It was nice to come home to something other then bills the other thats for sure! ;o)) Looks like shes from IL....;o)) I wonder have we interacted online before?? Seriously you had such perfect timing! MANY THANKS FOR YOUR EMAILS TOO! ;o))

SOCKAPALOOZA PAL

I Finally have my sockapalOOOza sock pal

I get to knit more socks for someone... Wonder who'll it be??? I'll never tell! LOL

Ortho Drs Visit

AS promised I'd give an update on the visit. It went OK I guess.. He suggests getting off the celebrex trying aladil and more cortisone injections in the shoulder and elbows . Unfortunately with having chrons disease it doesn't only effect just your intestines but also the nerves, tendons not to mention everything else in your body.. Just another complications.. To do surgery I wouldn't have much benefit from because it will continue to be chronic but knitting is a good thing he said because it does keep them moving. The tendons will continue to tighten up just do more stretchs of the hands & fingers before getting out of bed, take hot showers and try this round of treatment for a couple weeks and go back to see him again then. Other then that hope for the best! He's surprised that my hips, knees, ankles feet & toes aren't worse. Of course whiile I was at his office.. I was having a bad day...
YEAH I don't have to stop knitting but deal with the pain and take this medication before bed to rest the nerves better while sleeping.. It knocked me out last night thats for sure!
Like my DRs continue to tell me in a nice way alls we can do at this point is treat systems in the order of borthersome at the time and hope for the best and move on to the next.. In another words suck it up and deal with it heres some more drugs!! I hate taking drugs of any kind... Then afterwords I went to 7 different medical supply stores, driving from town to town as well as CVS & Walmarts as well.. Haven't found any gloves at all. So I'm trying to bid on some on Ebay amnd someone keeps out bidding me..! Wish me luck! I'll try anything that helps. I just can't give up knitting! I knit everyday!
Of course I can always use a Fentnayl pain patch as needed too.. (wear upt o 72 hours at a time) ;o((((( Then I can't function and get very ill after about 6 hours!....

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Now I'm on a short knitting break pending seeing the ortho doc on Friday about my hands, forearms, wrists & fingers cramping, hurting swelling pain!! It hurts so much to knit....but I keep on going I've been on short I mean real short knititng breaks a couple hours here or there, but I still knit. Its so hard to completely stop. I'm sure some of you out there can relate to that. Anyways during my research I found these three types but can't decide on which I should get. I can find them cheaper somewhere else online I'm sure from what I hear but doing a quick search here they are.. need opinions on which would be best and most helpful so I can continue to knit, spin & type....I stopped the cortisone injections for tendonitis (elbows), sick of the steriods in the long term it makes it worse anywway and the complication of side effects. I have found a comfortable position of keeping my arms very close to my body and have my elbows rest slightly on a pillow besides me while knitting.. Whatever works right!
Lots of knitty people have recommend these to me from knitty boards now which ones should I look into more.. Ohhhhh Can't decide!! Can't even find them here at the drug store Wal-Mart any other places I maybe able to find some??



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In the meantime I'm knitting very little at a time with breaks in-between rows.... sooo very sad ;o(( on the up side I ordered some regia silk which is on the way to me now can't wait! I'm so excited going to make socks... I have no problem fondling fiber & yarn......

Once, Twice, Three Times Round

You got it! Finally completed them! I actually lsot them in the bottom of a bag and they always seems to get overlooked and neglected. Finally I finished them! Once, Twice, Three Times Round can be found as a previous sock of the month kit from The Fifth Stitch They have LOTS & LOTs of sock yarns available! Tring to get some of those UFOs done so I can cast on more.. WOOHOO!

What to do with Josephine?

Well once again I ripped & re-casted on for Josephine again! Someone had said the pattern had a mistake on row 2 after several attempts of knitting a pattern repeat then ripping again anad again I think I got it finally but am going to rip again! Still I've NEVER in my life had such a tough time getting going on anything like this.. Hopefully this is it! It's not a thick dense fabric as I expected from Cascade wool but it's so much softer then all there skeins I've used hmm I kinda wonder if this lot wasn't correct with the fiber because usually it's kinda scratchy and much thicker fabric when knitted not this it's sooooos soooooo soft???It's like knitting with a totally different yarn all together. I wonder if it's the color? Anyway still I wanted to use the yarn for it but now I'm not sure then I'd be stuck on what to do for my Josephine unless I order some sierra from knit picks? What a dilema! I only tried about a half dozen different yarns before deciding on cascade eco wool. Now stuck with all these other yarns...heeeheeehee Ok with me I'll do soemthing else with them

Brazil Hardwood Needles

Well here they are my very own handmade by me 2 sets of 6 DPN, sizes 9 & 10. 7.5-8" long hard to get them all exact
Not bad for my first attempt....I wish I could find smaller hardwood dowels they were the smallest that I could find. Lots of work cutting and especially sanding until nice & smooth
Oh did I mention there scented!! Yes thats right scented DPN sweet orange! I rubbed and rubbed sanded and sanded and rubbed some more for that sweet orange scent of 100% pure grade A quality essential oil I think the scent is embeded deep down too....LOL
hmmm anyone want some??? Make me an offer I can't refuse but my hands & wrists are killing me!
I think I'm going to surprise a certain someone with them for the SP round but can't tell you which one theres 2 just starting could be a lucky one from knitty or blogger, or both~! One just never knows when they might receive a RAOK in there mailbox. Going to be making more in the next 2-4 weeks

Standing in the Shadows Socks!

Another completed sock from the Six-Sock-Along group. I used 2 different yarns for these. The red is from Elanns Sock it to me collection and the white is Regina knitted on US #2 DPNs
This was my first attempt at shawdow knitting I think they came out okay...I don't see any mistakes can you see the floating hearts? Kinda neat for Valentine's Day coming up.....

Knitting Oympics - 22 days left

Yes, I did!! I signed up for the Knitting Olympics!! Yarn Harlot is having a challenge I just couldn't pass up
Like I have time for that... well I have to starting Feb 10th don't I I'll have to carry my knitting with me then. Were going to Disney on Ice that Sunday of course a whole day away from my knitting, wonder if I can bring my needles inside without a problem...They said no bags no camera, etc.hmmmm I brought some socks to knit while at a baseball game at Fenway Park....Yes I did my husband thought I was completly off my rocker! Drink on one side, knitting socks, up & down, crazy but I got some done.....

Spun Quivet

Those muscrats are soo soft & cuddly

Help Please searching for specific pattern

Oh I almost forgot I've been searching for the mobeius scarf pattern I think it's called can't remember the name but it takes just one skein of kids silk to make and it can be worn several different ways if your familar with it. A free pattern that you may see if fine with me too. Of if someone can direct me in the right palce. When we were in Ohio I seen the scarf in the knitting garden shop but all out of patterns, just my luck! I didn't sign up for the mailing because I'm so far away so dumb me can't even email and ask for a copy.
Anyone want to swap or something, RAOK for RAOK, anything...Let me know - Anyone!
I really need to make a few gifts and I want one for myself of course....

Secret Pal 7 Questionaire

Another blogger secret pal round.. There so much fun! As always looking forward to spoiling someone else as much as being spoiled..... I LOVE my mail........


1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?

I guess some would say yes I am a yarn snob but I've also been known to use the cheaper brands as well soft soft soft ones not rough

2. Do you spin? Crochet? yes & yes but prefer knitting over crochet anyday

3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?

a plastic tote toolbox/lure box some may call it but it's more like a tool box

4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?

intermediate - advanced no ones perfect or knows everything thats for sure

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?

yes both amazon & knit picks

6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)

not to picky clean, fresh, STRONGER the better, cool, warm, sweet

7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?

CHOCOLATE!

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?

soap & tolietries, scrapbook on occasions

9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

I believe so yes, country, classic rock mostly but all kinds

10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?

nautical, naturals, not any neon type, pretty open to many many colors

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?

married, 3 children 17 3/4 y/o girl 5 3/4 y/o girl & 4 1/2 y/o boy, with a 7 y/o female kitty

12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?

sometimes

13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?

sock yarns especially my absolute favorites are Socks that Rock from handspinning.com/thefold or blue moon fibers and regia silk, cherry tree hill, mountain colors, anne & lorna laces sock yarns

14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?

100% synthetic

15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?

socks, sweaters & felted bag & more socks

16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?

socks mostly but anything, felted slippers

17. What are you knitting right now?

socks, sweaters, blocks, soap bags, jacket, scarf, mittens

18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?

Yes

19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?

circs

20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

bamboos, exotic hardwoods, & addis

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

yes & yes

22. How did you learn to knit?

my grandmother as a child then self taught crash course to self of everything every technique I could find

23. How old is your oldest UFO?

a crochet blanket for my DD about 2 1/2 y/o it's HUGE like a super duper calif. king size

24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?

tweety, taz & spongebob

25. What is your favorite holiday?

4th of July used to be & halloween for the chocolate of course the kids shouldn't have it all right??? LOL

26. Is there anything that you collect?

besides yarn & fiber, notions, teas, starting on the teapots, lighthouses

27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?

rowan, IK, spin off, vogue hmm nto even sure but I think there expiring real soon if not already

28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?
Socks That Rock Yarn any color not picky,
12-16" circs sock sizes hard to find want to try something for sock knitting, a copy of wild fibers mag (never seen one), handpainted opal or raidforest or silk opals never tried them

29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?

shawdow/modular knitting

30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?

Yes, US 8 - 9 usually knit socks to 9" at most

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

9/12

Any questions don't hesitate to ask away....no matter how bizarre.... ;o)))))

Yak!

See the lovely fiber.....YUM!! It was given to me to try.....Isn't Yak just delicious...natural colors of course creamy white and dark chocolate.... Can't wait to spin these up, still working on the Quiviut & wondering if anyone has any tips of advice for Guanaco 15-16 microns.... Just lucious all these exotic luxury fibers out there avaiable for us fiber addicts to play with isn't it!!.. Now what type of fiber is Guanaco anyway? I wonder if tehres something else I haven't tried yet...I'm sure there is and it's just waiting for me to find them.......lol

Completed over Holiday weekend

This is how I spent my long weekend! I managed to get a couple soap sock bags completed for a partial order

Then I spun up the fiber I received from my SP5 on knittyIt's 100% Merino, handcarded and dyed for me in her colorway called Fern. It's beautiful! I love it I ended up getting 2 skeins, 1 67 yards and 1 60 for a total of 127 yards! I love the variations of the greens such soothing colors

Then I finished plying off these skeins I had on my bobbins a sample of some perdigree dog a friend hobby loft had given me to try I ended up with 30 yards, 82 yards of the light brown llama & 56.6 yards of romney from some fleece I had. All of which are between a fingering to sport weight 3 ply


Now I'm working on spinning some quiviet.....

January 1st! ~ Polar Swim!

Yes, theres an actual Polar swim in Onset, MA each year. Not real Polar bears but just some local people who will do this sort of thing I guess.... The local fire department raised over $4000 this year local business also suporrt this and so many more. Well 2 of my husbands friends signed up for the swim.... So we had to go, it was off thew pier & freezing temperatures that for sure. I didn't get down on the beach but stayed up front on the edge of the pier with other spectaters so the pictures are that great but here they are
At noon a driving team headed in first


With ambulances, EMT and fire dept on stand by, the sirens & horns go off then Look at these fools runinning into the cold ocean.. OUCH!!!


and a funny one with a blow up doll took a swim together all the under water too! Brave soul thats for sure.
Some say these guys will have no sexual activity for almost a week! There was 1 woman who did the swim to.. yikes.. no it wasn't me althoguh I have done this once in my life but in Febuary at Revere, MA a long time ago.. Never again! Certianly is an experience of a lifetime

The event is all over very quickly and coffee, donuts & pizza are served back at the fire station..

Happy New Years!