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Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Monday, June 4, 2007
Juicy Sweatsuit and PATIENCE
Well... haven't posted in a while. Haven't been knitting all that much either. I have completed my dishcloth and bought goodies for my pal! Going to mail my package this week. I hope my pal likes the dishcloth and goodies. The gorgeous yarn I bought for my sock pal became very tangled and I had to spend nearly three nights untangling it. I think I need an award for patience. After I finished I celebrated with a glass of wine. I am going cast on this evening on my socks. I also ordered the most gorgeous yarn and pattern for my International Tote pal. This is the bag I am making. I totally want one for myself. 
I found the pattern here. As for the weekend I had a great time. My hubby, one of our close friends and I went to Cape Cod. The weather was not the greatest so we drove down to P-town to shop. I bought the cutest Juicy sweatsuit and flip flops. It's called Grace Kelly and it is Kelly green.
Well I was tagged by Shannon for the seven things "meme" so here goes.
1. My favorite food of all time is/are nachos. I could eat them every day for the rest of my life. I like them covered with everything. Every time I go out I want to order them. I really try to limit myself but it is tough.
2. I love going to the Red Sox sneaking up to the seats right behind 1st base. I know it's wrong but it is so much fun. I have had legitimate tickets in that section but think it's more fun to sneak up there.
3. I want to move away from Boston sometime in the next 2 years. Possibly to California.
4. I played field hockey for 7 years (high school through college) and quit my senior year of college. I regret it to this day.
5. I married my husband in Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. It was the absolute best wedding. There were only 12 people present and it was perfect. We are going to Turks and Cacaos on our honeymoon this Christmas.
6. Summer vacation is one of the best things about my profession. I know people may think that that is a horrible thing to say but seriously if I had to teach for more than 185 days I might have to retire 22.5 years early.
7. If I could I would wear sweatsuits from Juicy Couture every day of my life. They are comfy and sexy. What more could a girl ask for.
The rules, copy/pasted from my tagger's blog:"Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write on their own blog those 7 facts as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag 7 others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog."
I found the pattern here. As for the weekend I had a great time. My hubby, one of our close friends and I went to Cape Cod. The weather was not the greatest so we drove down to P-town to shop. I bought the cutest Juicy sweatsuit and flip flops. It's called Grace Kelly and it is Kelly green. Well I was tagged by Shannon for the seven things "meme" so here goes.
1. My favorite food of all time is/are nachos. I could eat them every day for the rest of my life. I like them covered with everything. Every time I go out I want to order them. I really try to limit myself but it is tough.
2. I love going to the Red Sox sneaking up to the seats right behind 1st base. I know it's wrong but it is so much fun. I have had legitimate tickets in that section but think it's more fun to sneak up there.
3. I want to move away from Boston sometime in the next 2 years. Possibly to California.
4. I played field hockey for 7 years (high school through college) and quit my senior year of college. I regret it to this day.
5. I married my husband in Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. It was the absolute best wedding. There were only 12 people present and it was perfect. We are going to Turks and Cacaos on our honeymoon this Christmas.
6. Summer vacation is one of the best things about my profession. I know people may think that that is a horrible thing to say but seriously if I had to teach for more than 185 days I might have to retire 22.5 years early.
7. If I could I would wear sweatsuits from Juicy Couture every day of my life. They are comfy and sexy. What more could a girl ask for.
The rules, copy/pasted from my tagger's blog:"Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write on their own blog those 7 facts as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag 7 others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog."
Friday, May 18, 2007
Yarn Shopping
Last night I went to my LYS a good yarn and bought the most
beautiful yarn for my sockapaloozafour sock pal. I am so excited.
The yarn doesn't look as good in the picture as it does in real life
but then again I only snapped the picture with a cell phone.
It is Anne Schaffer colorway unknown I think it's one of a kind.
I really, really want to make this Indigo Ripples Skirt and join this KAL indigorippleskal. The yarn store only had 4 balls of the Rowan I wanted so I guess I will have to wait.
beautiful yarn for my sockapaloozafour sock pal. I am so excited.
The yarn doesn't look as good in the picture as it does in real life
but then again I only snapped the picture with a cell phone.
It is Anne Schaffer colorway unknown I think it's one of a kind.
I hope she likes it. I am going to knit a pattern from
Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush. I have knit two pairs of
socks from that book and absolutely love it.
Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush. I have knit two pairs of
socks from that book and absolutely love it.
I also bought these for my dishcloth exchange pal.
Haven't decided yet which
one to use or the pattern.
one to use or the pattern.
I really, really want to make this Indigo Ripples Skirt and join this KAL indigorippleskal. The yarn store only had 4 balls of the Rowan I wanted so I guess I will have to wait.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Dishcloth Contest
Chan, from my dishclothexchange swap, asked us to answer a
few questions for a contest. Here are my answers.
What gives you hope? I am a teacher so when the kids "finally get it"
and feel good about themselves I feel hope. My husband is also a
huge inspiration to me. He is very supportive of my many hobbies
and I don't know what I would do without him.
How do you recharge and get energized when you're feeling drained?
Almost everyday after school I work on one of my ongoing WIP.
That usually calms me down. If it’s an especially draining day I
buy an iced coffee or Richie’s Slush on my way home.
What is your favorite summer adventure, whether it's a memory
or an item on your agenda for this year or both? This question is
really tough because I can't think of one summer that really stands out.
My summers have always been fun. My parents own a house on
Cape Cod right near the beach and I have spent my summers sailing,
swimming, working, etc there. I scooped ice cream
(favorite flavor-cotton candy), worked in a candy shop
(favorite candy-swedish fish), worked in a bicycle rental shop,
bussed tables, and waitressed. Cape Cod is one of my all-time favorite places.
It also has a couple great yarn stores such as ladybugknitting ,
adventuresinknitting and Sheep to Shore on Nantucket.
few questions for a contest. Here are my answers.
What gives you hope? I am a teacher so when the kids "finally get it"
and feel good about themselves I feel hope. My husband is also a
huge inspiration to me. He is very supportive of my many hobbies
and I don't know what I would do without him.
How do you recharge and get energized when you're feeling drained?
Almost everyday after school I work on one of my ongoing WIP.
That usually calms me down. If it’s an especially draining day I
buy an iced coffee or Richie’s Slush on my way home.
What is your favorite summer adventure, whether it's a memory
or an item on your agenda for this year or both? This question is
really tough because I can't think of one summer that really stands out.
My summers have always been fun. My parents own a house on
Cape Cod right near the beach and I have spent my summers sailing,
swimming, working, etc there. I scooped ice cream
(favorite flavor-cotton candy), worked in a candy shop
(favorite candy-swedish fish), worked in a bicycle rental shop,
bussed tables, and waitressed. Cape Cod is one of my all-time favorite places.
It also has a couple great yarn stores such as ladybugknitting ,
adventuresinknitting and Sheep to Shore on Nantucket.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Finished Mitten
Last week I finished one of my Aran Island Mittens. I haven't
started the second one yet because... well...I can't stand the needles.
I was using size 1 metal needles and they were so slippery and
hurt my hands. Hopefully this week I will get some bamboo size 1's.
I keep breaking the size 1 bamboo ones. I love how the first mitten
came out. However, I definitely had to pay attention to the chart at all times.
My dishcloth swap pal recommended a new pattern for a dishcloth at this
great site here and I may work on it tonight. Thanks spyarn! My brother-in-law
is flying over for a few days and I'd love to send a few dishcloths home
to my mother-in-law in Ireland. Since dishcloths are my new obsession.
Here is an arial photo of my husband's hometown in Ireland. It's about
40 miles north of Dublin in Co. Louth. I haven't been there yet but
we might be going there this fall.
started the second one yet because... well...I can't stand the needles.
I was using size 1 metal needles and they were so slippery and
hurt my hands. Hopefully this week I will get some bamboo size 1's.
I keep breaking the size 1 bamboo ones. I love how the first mitten
came out. However, I definitely had to pay attention to the chart at all times.
My dishcloth swap pal recommended a new pattern for a dishcloth at this
great site here and I may work on it tonight. Thanks spyarn! My brother-in-law
is flying over for a few days and I'd love to send a few dishcloths home
to my mother-in-law in Ireland. Since dishcloths are my new obsession.
Here is an arial photo of my husband's hometown in Ireland. It's about
40 miles north of Dublin in Co. Louth. I haven't been there yet but
we might be going there this fall.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Dishcloths!
On Friday after work I decided the perfect mother's day gifts
would be dishcloths and soap. I had some pink/salmon colored
cotton yarn in my stash so I made these for mom.
would be dishcloths and soap. I had some pink/salmon colored
cotton yarn in my stash so I made these for mom.
Travelling Vine Cloth
Bonbons-et-Calissons
Both patterns were from here smariek. I love her dishcloth patterns!
I really enjoyed making these. The patterns were easy to
follow and knit up quickly. I think I'm obsessed with dishcloths.
I can't wait to make more. They are so fast and can be completed in a few hours!
I really enjoyed making these. The patterns were easy to
follow and knit up quickly. I think I'm obsessed with dishcloths.
I can't wait to make more. They are so fast and can be completed in a few hours!
I gave them to my mom yesterday and she loved them!
Friday, May 4, 2007
Top 10
Top 10 things I am looking forward to most about the summer
10. Daylight that lasts and lasts
9. The beaches on Cape Cod
8. Sailing on the Charles
7. Cold Stone Creamery on a hot day
6. Kniting socks for my sock pal
5. Reading books
4. Sitting on my back deck with my DH and cold drinks
3. Lobster and Steamers
2. Ireland?
1. Not having to get up for work until September
10. Daylight that lasts and lasts
9. The beaches on Cape Cod
8. Sailing on the Charles
7. Cold Stone Creamery on a hot day
6. Kniting socks for my sock pal
5. Reading books
4. Sitting on my back deck with my DH and cold drinks
3. Lobster and Steamers
2. Ireland?
1. Not having to get up for work until September
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