2010 January 19, 2010

2010 arrived with me having:

• 13 active (or semi) active WIPs*
• 8 hibernating projects**
• 13 bagged “Stash Roulette” projects (all planned for 2009 and not a one touched the whole year. Oy.)

I’ve cast on for 3 more projects since (one Stash Roulette which is now nearly half done –go me!!, one TKE knitalong –Fireside cabled cardi, and one pair of fair isle mittens whose pattern intimidates the hell out of me).

The point of all of this, you ask?

Well, it’s not a New Year’s resolution since I always fail those miserably, but it is my intention to have at least all of those 21 WIPs/hibernators off of the needles, whether it be it by the preferred method of finally finishing them up, or frogging if I find that I’m just not into them anymore. That’s the plan. I don’t want to go into 2011 with anything that came into 2010 already on the needles.

I’d also like to have completed 6 of the 13 stash roulette projects. They’re mostly socks or one-skein projects, so this could definitely be doable.

Maybe.

I better get knitting.

*WIPs

unnamed shrug test knit for Amy King

garter rib socks

Peaks Island Hood

2×2 rib socks

a gift knit

garter stitch kitty blanket

Clapotis

4×2 socks

Monkeys

Little Cable Hoodie

Central Park Hoodie

Hearts and Stars Blanket

Ribbed Lace socks.

**Hibernators

Icarus

thrummed mittens

2×2 rib socks

Children’s Neck Down Cardigan

Rectangle Shawl

Knitted Kitty

Jaywalkers

Have I ever mentioned how much I love where I live?? December 2, 2009

{moon rising via iPhone}

FYI. December 2, 2009

It’s damn hard to update your blog when nearly everything you are working on is of the top-secret nature. That’s why I’ve been so quiet.

However, I think it’s safe to say that the Munchkin’s Cabled Hoodie Cardi is nearly complete. While this pattern gave me complete fits and I was nearly reduced to frogging it completely when it was almost finished, Amy [insert ass-kissing here as she is my FABULOUS boss *grin*] convinced me to soldier on, and to skip the hood. I’m very pleased with the results and hope that I’ll be able to bind off on the collar and seam the underarms tomorrow, and possibly finish up with the zipper next week. Photos soon.

Until then, though? I have Christmas gifts to work on, and less than 25 days to finish them. Ciao.

Ilene è finito November 11, 2009

Lately, I’ve been working to get projects off the needles despite my constant desire to cast on something new. This morning I finished my Ilene Bag.

Yay! I’m absolutely thrilled with how it turned out!

And since I’m at home today with a sick kiddo, maybe I’ll make some progress on the gift(s) I’m working on

Wasn’t ready for this yet… November 5, 2009

…fall back. November 1, 2009

I’ll gladly admit that when it comes to changing the clocks back and forth for Daylight Savings Time, setting the clock back an hour is so much easier to get used to than when you set it ahead again. Still, today has that weird “it feels so much later than it is!” feeling about it and it leaves me unsettled.

Worth it though, I guess, when you take into consideration the scenery that this time of year brings…

I love fall. Love it, even despite how much I don’t love the way that the shortened days affect me or that it only means the beginning of a long, cold winter is not far off at all. Fall means a wonderful crispness in the air that is heavenly to breathe, a temperature just right for wearing little more than sweaters outside without being cold, and rich, vibrant colors wherever you go,  whether it be an hours-long drive or only walking to your mailbox.

I just wish it lasted a little longer than it does. *sigh*

I can’t believe it is November already!!! Hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween! Munchkin dressed up as Ariel (The Little Mermaid) and she went trick-or-treating with her friends The Angel and The Fairy. It was very cute.

While we were out, I wore my Wavelet, which I finally have pictures of now!

I have been knitting quite a bit, I don’t have any other finished knitting objects to share just yet, but I do have nearly 200 yards of delicious Tussah silk from Spunky Eclectic, handspun by yours truly. It’s just begging to be a cowl, and I already have one in mind

Bad! Bad blogger!! October 21, 2009

I can’t believe it’s been nearly two months since my last post. That was never my intention.

I don’t like to blog when I don’t have photo evidence to back up what I say and when I’m working on projects of a secretive nature and have no photos, well, blogging probably isn’t going to happen. (Also, I’m lazy, but really, truly it’s been awhile since I’ve had something I can take a picture of!!)

I got back from Rhinebeck this past Sunday, and had the most amazing time. I didn’t think I was going to get to go again this year but then had the opportunity to do so after all. Yay! I was really lame about taking pictures, though, and only got one. (See below.) One of my dear friends –who also happened to be a housemate– was a much better photojournalist than I and captured the trip well. Please visit Chesley over at The Knitting Experience blog to see more!!

Until then, here’s my one photo. A picture of pure heaven:

Deep fried artichokes, cheddar cheese, olive oil, pita bread crust. What more could you want??? Mmmmmm….

In other news, while I’ve been working on things I can’t talk about, I have some finished items I can. Two that I completed yesterday, actually. The Wavelet Hat done in double-stranded, leftover Dream in Color Classy from my first Clapotis. I’m not yet able to provide a nicely modeled photo of the hat, so here’s a closeup of the pattern in the meantime:

And the second being a dress for one of the Munchkin’s Barbie Dolls called Strapless Evening Gown:

Soon, I’ll have some more project photos for you. Until then though, here’s my Rhinebeck haul:

Briar Rose Fibers Cormo in lovely Rose/Green and Blue colors:


Socks That Rock Mediumweight in Mermaid:


Aaaand 100% CASHMERE!!!! Just Our Yarn’s Myne in Cash:

slightly frazzled…Mostly excited. August 26, 2009

It’s 11pm and I still have much to do before bed because in the early morning hours of tomorrow, the munchkin and I are headed to the northern region of the state to spend a few days with my dad at my parents’ lakeside camp.

I’m pretty sleepy at this point and still have a fair amount of packing to do, but I have to say, I’m pretty excited and looking forward to this trip. I’ve never really spent any fair amount of time alone with my dad since my brother was born…and he’s now 19…but, honestly, I’ve never done a trip like this with my dad, period.

And I’m not trying to say anything negative there. In the past, when it’s come down to spending time with a parent, I’ve always gravitated towards my mom…I think that’s normal. That girls mostly spend time with their moms, and boys with their dads. That’s how it goes.

But I’m looking forward to having these next couple of days with my dad…and sharing that with my daughter

Sticky Sunday. August 23, 2009

I’ve always loved heat. I look forward to summer because it means that, after a extremely long, bitterly cold Maine winter, I will finally get to be as warm as I want to be.

What I don’t love is humidity, a factor that has made the last week all but unbearable. Staying in a constant sweat while you are doing nothing more than sitting down is just not fun. Today was no different, as we ended up getting none of the stormy weather promised to us from Hurricane Bill. The sky is just now growing darker, though, and I’ve heard a rumble of thunder, so I’m still holding out hope for cooler air…

Two projects have taken up the majority of my Sunday. The first was weeding out the munchkin’s toys and organizing what remained. Nearly two hours and 3-garbage-and-1-Goodwill-bag later, that monumental task was complete. It was not at all fun, but I’m glad it’s done. I’m even more glad that her dad got her out of the house so that I could do it.

The second was working on the Hearts and Stars Blanket that has been on my needles for, well, way too long. I’ve unfairly nicknamed the project the ‘bane of my existence’ due to the unforeseen monotony and amount of knitting needed for it when I started the thing over A YEAR AGO. The intended giftee is very special to me and is now just a few weeks shy of being a year old herself. So, I’m trying hard to get it finished up so I can a) stop feeling guilty about it, and b) take it with me to her birthday party.



We shall see. If nothing else, my intentions are good…

Resurrection August 21, 2009

After taking a relatively lengthy break from blogging my fibery endeavors, I’ve decided to give it another go.

And yes, I’m back on WordPress after originally moving from TypePad to here, to Apple’s MobileMe, and then to Blogger. Sorry about all of the jumping around, I know it’s hard to follow.

But anyway, I’m back and planning on staying put this time. I’m still working on moving in and getting settled again, so please bear with me and excuse the mess in the meantime