Saturday Sky 10/28/06
Archive for October, 2006
Sockret Pal Goodies
I got a present from my Sockret Pal yesterday and it’s beautiful. Check out this gorgeous yarn from Yarn Pirate. It’s called Paris and it’s absolutely decadent!
And here’s a close-up of the yumminess:
There was also some fabulous little stitch keepers in the package with my yarn and I know they’re going to come in handy. Trust me, anything that helps me to get organized or keep my goodies together is a good thing!
You know, I’d never heard of Yarn Pirate before, but I do believe the pirate has a new follower. She has some delicious colorways that I just may have to add to my “Things to Drool Over” list of goodies. While I’m at it, I’ll have to add it to my husband’s “Things to Buy Your Lovely Wife for Christmas” list too!
Thank you so much, Sockret Pal. It’s awesome! And so are you!
SP9 Contest Questions
Here’s my answers to the questions posted on Heatherly’s blog:
- Where is your favorite knitting spot?
- If you suddenly could never knit again, what would you do instead?
- If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
- What did you want to do when you grew up? Are you doing it?
- What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
My favorite spot to knit is in the recliner in our living room. I can sit with my feet up, my knitting in my lap and the television on. It’s bliss.
I don’t like to imagine not knitting again, but if I couldn’t, I would probably take up another one of the crafts I enjoy - crocheting or cross-stitching. I might also make some candles or learn how to make soap. Who knows?
As an Irish girl with an Irish temper, who is very proud of her Irish family, I’d of course go to Ireland. I hope someday I get the chance!
When I was little, I wanted to be a teacher. I did go to college to be a Special Education teacher, but I left after my Junior year. Instead I’m a homemaker and stay-home mom, which makes me very happy.
Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. It’s Heaven!
SP9 Fun Stuff
My SP9 Pal sent me a goodie. Thank you Secret Pal. It’s awesome!
My Secret Pal sent me a pattern I’ve been wanting for a very long time. It’s the Jester Cap pattern from Morehouse Farm. I’m so excited to have this hat pattern. When I first learned how to knit, I wanted to find a pattern for a jester cap so, so bad. I think they’re so gosh darn cute and my daughter loves funky hats. What’s funkier than a jester cap? I looked all over, but the only pattern that I saw and liked was in a book about hats - something I didn’t want to invest in right then. Well, after some time had passed, and I’d finally given up on the idea of ever finding the perfect pattern, I ended up at the Morehouse Farm site. I believe I followed a link from another webpage. Anyhow, I looked at their patterns and, wouldn’t you know it, there was the jester hat pattern of my dreams. I know it sounds corny, but it’s true! I decided that as soon as I finished a UFO or two, I would get the directions for myself.
Well, I must have mentioned it somewhere, because my Secret Pal bought me the pattern and had it sent to me. I couldn’t be happier! Guess what a few of the kiddos in my life are getting for Christmas? I may even have to make one for myself.
Thank you again, Secret Pal. You’re the bestest!
Big Wooly Socks
I thought I’d work on a pair of socks before I got started on my Sockret Pal’s socks, just to make sure that I can get them done without any major problems. So far, so good. I’m telling you, the book Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch is an awesome book! I would recommend it to anyone interested in knitting socks.
By the way, I’m using Briggs and Little wool and size 4 needles. I could probably go up a size in needles, I’m a very tight knitter, but these aren’t too bad. I’ll let you know how they turn out when I’m done.
P.S. I know this is a horrible picture. It’s very hard to see the pattern I’m following and the color looks a bit odd, but the scratches on my desk show up quite well, don’t they? Anyhow, it’s a 4-stitch ribbing pattern and my pattern of choice is the baby cable rib. That’s about all I can tell you for now. Until later!
Tootsie and Crew
Tootsie & 5 Babes (3 weeks old)
I thought it was about time that I shared a picture of the new babies. As you can see, Tootsie had 5 babies - all grey tigers. Three of them short-haired tigers, just like her. One of the babies has fur that may go either way - long or short. It’s really hard to tell right now. The last baby, the biggest and darkest tiger, is long-haired and fluffy. They’re all precious, aren’t they?
Don’t ask me how many males and females. I haven’t checked.
You should see them when they’re awake. They’re just learning how to play and it’s so funny to watch them wobble around and try to attack one another. I can’t help but sit here and say “Awww!”
Saturday Sky 10/14/06
This week’s Saturday Sky was taken a bit later in the day that usual - around 4:30 PM. We had our blue skies, but a lot of intimidating looking clouds were in view as well. You can tell it’s been cold here in the hills, our pretty tree is no longer so pretty. Bye bye leaves. You were beautiful while you lasted.
UFO No More
I told you the other day that on October 9th, my birthday, my Booga Bag would be a one year old UFO. Well, guess what - it’s no longer a UFO. It’s done! Well, somewhat done. It still has to dry so I can attach the handle, but I’m considering it done.
Booga Bag - Before Felting
Booga Bag - After Felting
Felting shrunk this bag down quite a bit. In the second picture you can see how large it is in comparison to one of my knitting needles. That’s a 7-inch needle, in case you were wondering. I’m really pleased with how it came out. The colors are beautiful and I think it’s the perfect size. It will probably be a few days before I can attach the handle because I’d like to use grommets, but that’s not a big deal. I’ll get out to the craft store this weekend, I hope. Gosh I’m so excited to have this bag done! I don’t know why it took me so long in the first place!
Saturday Sky 10/07/06
Five more words… BOOGA BAG !!! FIVE ROWS LEFT !!!
What an awesome day.
