Archive for January, 2007
Hope Elizabeth · 01/29/07 at 10:28 pm · Filed under Crochet
I decided it would be nice to do something that I don’t really have to concentrate on to complete, so what do you think I decided to make? I decided I would crochet an afghan. I’m making some decent progress on my project too, just not enough progress to show to you quite yet. Maybe soon, okay?
Anyhow, I chose to do a wavy rippled afghan and I’m using Caron’s One Pound (acrylic). Now, now - before you turn up your nose at the mere mention of acrylic yarn, allow me to remind you that not only do I have two children, but I have an assortment of pets. If I’m going to crochet a blanket, it needs to be somewhat durable and extremely washable. Acrylic yarn is, in my opinion, the best choice for this project.
In case you’re wondering what colors I’ve chosen, I’m using lace, rose and country rose. I think they look great together.
In other news, one of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to quit biting my fingernails. How do you think I’m doing? I know my polish is chipped and I need to shape my new nails, but I’m pretty gosh darn proud of myself. Hopefully I can break this nasty habit for good.
Hope Elizabeth · 01/13/07 at 12:51 am · Filed under General
I came on tonight to talk about some new knitting projects I have underway and what do you think happened? I discovered I’m a great big dorkhead.
My wonderful Sockret Pal sent me some fabulous goodies and, after writing about them in my blog, I once again forgot to publish the entry. I feel so horrible! I hope my Pal didn’t think I didn’t appreciate her lovely gifts. I hope she knows I’m just a bubblehead who hasn’t yet learned to hit the publish button instead of the save button. I hope she knows just how sorry I am that I didn’t notice the entry was missing until now, because I really am sorry. Bigtime sorry, even.
I need to start reading my own blog and then I’ll know if my entries post or not. See what happens when I ass-ume I’m doing everything correctly?
Anyhow, I’m working on another Meathead Hat, but this time I’m using double-points. It’ll be a gift for a Weight Watchers buddy of mine. I also made myself a hat on the yellow Knifty Knitter the other day. It’s nothing glamorous, and I don’t have a picture of it, but let me tell you - it was so nice being able to whip out a toasty warm winter hat in minimal time with minimal thinking. It was even nicer having my ears covered when I went to feed the ducks and chickens! I could really get into these quickie knits!
Hope Elizabeth · 01/03/07 at 1:12 pm · Filed under Secret Pals
I have the sweetest Sockret Pal in the whole wide world. I really do! She sent me a wonderful box of goodies and, I swear, she knows my taste so well that I have to wonder if she knows me.
My pal sent me a lovely knitting bag, perfectly-sized with so many fabulously handy little pockets inside. I don’t know where she got it, but I would recommend these beautiful bags to anyone and everyone! She also sent me some gorgeous yarn - and do I mean gorgeous! She sent me one skein of Taos yarn that is so yummy and soft I just want to snuggle up close to it. I also have a skein of beautiful pink ribbon yarn and a beautiful skein of Kroy sock yarn. Oh the colors! I love the colors! I keep looking at them and touching them. They’re so, so pretty! My pal also sent me a gorgeous wooden size-N crochet hook. I’ve never used a wooden crochet hook before, but I’m looking forward to trying it out - when I’m not touching it and feeling how smooth it is, I mean. She also sent me some double-pointed needles from Knitpicks and I can’t wait to give them a shot. I’ve heard wonderful things about Knitpicks needles and have been dying to try them out! Do you think my pal is psychic or something?
I don’t know who my Sockret Pal is, but I can’t wait to find out. When I do, I swear, I’m going to owe her a bazillion thank you’s! Until then, though, thank you Pal! Thank you so, so much!
