October 30, 2003
Swatchin' it up
I gauge swatched last night while watching the O.C. Who knew I was becoming such a T.V. addict? My beautiful new size 4 (US) Brittany birch needles gave me a perfect stitch count! This morning I cast on, and I'm well on my way (3 rows).
October 29, 2003
Holy blazes
The fires are blazing here in Southern California. Everyone I work with is glued to the news, watching as more neighborhoods are evacuated, hoping that theirs isn't next. Ah-nuld will have to let all of Hollywood burn down before the fires could get to me -- one instance where living in a big, crowded city is actually advantageous.
I am now an active player in the Phildar knit-along. Here's what I'm making with Debbie Bliss cotton cashmere. I'm feeling excited about this one!
Settling in last night with my black poncho and DVD of "The Office," I knitted and laughed my way through almost 6 episodes. I found myself so addicted to this show that, unbeknownst to me, I had watched the entire first season in one sitting. What a wicked show!
October 27, 2003
Nip/Tuck
My page underwent a little facelift today at work. I'm much happier with the three-column pretty-in-pink version! Still more changes to come, but I am finally a little more settled on this design.
After much anticipation, my Phildar magazines arrived today. Unfortunately, one of them is not what I ordered :(
I'll figure something out.
Every other day of the week is fine
After about 5 seconds of deliberating, alien scarf has been sent to the frog pond. The yarn is too itchy, and I'm just not staying interested in it. Am I a bad knitter? I always feel guilty when I ditch a project.
A little shout out to my friend Kim who started her blog over the weekend. Keep up the good work, it's looking awesome!
How to get out of a knitting rut?
A. a good swift kick in the pants
B. some will and determination
C. a fun, quick little project
D. none of the above
October 25, 2003
Lazy Weekend
Knitting is on the back burner at the moment. After choosing a photographer yesterday and ordering my wedding gown this morning, the stress levels are rapidly declining! (I love my dress. Wearing it makes me feel like a fairy tale princess.)
Alien scarf is on the needles. Only one alien is staring back at me -- I think I'm supposed to make 6.
I plan on relaxing away the rest of the weekend. A nap sounds great right about now. Mmmmm.
October 23, 2003
Where's the knitting?
I've been super productive the last couple of days. It feels great! Very little knitting going on, but lots of other things. I gave the earflap baby hat to my co-worker. He was appreciative.
I found a wedding gown (almost)! I figured it was best to give it a few days, so I'm trying it on again Saturday, and if I still love it, then I'll know it's the one.
Also, I'm about to start a couple of holiday and birthday gifts, but I can't mention them here in case the intended recipient is reading this blog! That would be no fun. Another day off and then the weekend. Weeee. What a treat!
October 21, 2003
Wherefore Art Thou, Phildar?
Eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Phildar magazines, I knit upon the never-ending poncho. Perhaps its final demise will coincide with my parcel's arrival. Have I lost my mind?
Checklist for tomorrow (weekday off from work):
change oil in car
try on wedding gowns
browse a few yarn shops
I'm smiling already.
October 20, 2003
Beebee stuff
A quick little topper for my co-worker's new baby girl. I finished it in one day at work. (Don't tell anyone that I knit at work!) These fast little projects are great to get the juices going. Here's the pattern I used from Debbie Bliss's The Baby Knits Book.
Maybe now I'll delve into the Sock Monkey. Can I turn this
into this?
October 19, 2003
Unfinished business
Almost done with the never-ending poncho! It lacks about 12 inches, but now I think it might be too wide. The fabric drapes very heavily, and it seems to have stretched quite a bit. I just want to get it off the needles; I don't REALLY care if I can actually wear it or not anymore.
I cheated and let myself start another wee project...the knitted Elvis wig from Sirdar. My boyfriend is sad because I am supposed to finish the crocheted sock monkey doll for him that I started in August. I just don't want to spend any knitting time on crochet! Is it because I think crochet is low art? Maybe.