And I Knit...

Ahhh-gust

2008-08-21T12:54:00.000-07:00

Another month has swiftly pass and I've got pictures to show...

I've knit (Tuscany - ravelry link) ...

travelled (all over including Crater Lake)...

baked...

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/episode/0,1976,FOOD_9956_17114,00.html

http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/blueberry-crumb-bars

(no pictures 'cause they're all in our tummies)

surfed....

http://www.drachenwolle.de/0309b798a70db8d39/0309b79a6e1183c02/index.php (why doesn't merino/linen sound so intriguing?)

continued to knit...

Magic Carpet

wrapigan

There are still some days left before the kids start school....so we're off to swim, eat, and just enjoy these fleeting days together.

Done with the Firestarters

2008-07-17T19:22:00.000-07:00

I love the way they turned out!

I'm a joiner...Loopy Groupies Red KAL

2008-07-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

I tried to get a good picture of my Red Socks for the Red KAL and the Summer of Socks while we were in Seattle, but it was raining! Yarn is Sailor's Delight from Hazelknits. Pattern is Firestarter. Sorry for the poor picture.

One row scarf pictures at last!

2008-07-08T19:01:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm still here...

2008-06-19T06:57:00.000-07:00

I did not make any more Sockmadness2 socks. The timing wasn't right and my desire lessened considerably.

I'm trying to decide on what sock pattern to use next for a Red KAL. Maybe Yarnissima's Firestarters or Wendy's Garden Path or Nanner socks or Cat Bordhi's Bartholomew's Tantalizing Socks. Oh, the choices! The yarn will be Hazelknit's Sailor's Delight. Yum!

I just finished a scarf - Yarn Harlot's one row scarf using a super soft cashmere/silk yarn from Skein Queen. Pictures to come.

Sockmadness2 - Round 4

2008-04-25T09:18:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe I finished these socks! They were a real BEAR to knit! I kept telling myself to keep going and I was able to finish in time to stay in for the next round.

Something Shady Socks

Main color : purple, Cherry Tree Hill Supersock

Heel color: Apple Laine (autumn colorway I think)

Needles: size 1 (2.25mm) DPN (started with 2 circulars but they were too long and everything was tangled)

Time start to finish: 34 hours

The next round begins Sunday morning. Bad timing for me. Sigh.

Sockmadness 2 - Round 3

2008-04-13T06:43:00.001-07:00

Yippee, I finished! Despite the family events scheduled which delayed knitting time, I made the top 12 to go on to the next round.

Slippin' Stripin' Socks

Yarn: Fearless Fibers Merino Lace
Colors: Hendrix & Rubicind
Needles: 2.25mm for cuff, 2.75mm for leg & heel and 2.5mm for foot & toe
Started: 4/10, 6 pm
Finished: 4/12, 11:50 pm

Sockmadness 2 - Round 2 - Fini!

2008-04-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

Reversai Socks...

These were slow to knit. I finished the round 1 socks in almost exactly 48 hours. These I thought would be faster after I finished the first sock after 20 hours, but the 2nd sock was slow. Overall time for me this round was 45 hours.

Specs:
Make 1 Sock Yarn
100% Merino
2 skeins, 185 yds/50gm each
Color: forgot the name and it's not on the ball band....a dusky purple with pinkish areas.

The hardest thing about these socks is not the time or the pattern, it is having to stick exactly to the pattern. I have to not think about changing stitch count, change the heel, make a different toe, etc.

I like these socks. They are a little big, but cushy and tightly knit. They should be great to wear for a long time to come.

Tired, but finished....

2008-03-15T14:38:00.000-07:00

This is the first time I've had second sock syndrome....but here they are:

Sock Madness round 1
Zombie Socks
Size 1 needle (2.5mm)
Lisa Souze Sock! yarn, purple/black
Time: printed out pattern 2:30 p.m on 3/13 & finished 2:30 p.m on 3/15

Notes: It's very hard knitting a dark color in the evening....I had to turn on all the lights to see properly. When trying to knit faster, I had 2 left hands! After having this yarn in my stash for so long, it was perfect for these socks!

I'm going to go rest now...

Shhhhh!!!

2008-03-13T18:12:00.000-07:00

Keep it down! I'm busy....
http://sockmadness.wordpress.com/

Revving up the needles....

2008-03-08T11:40:00.000-08:00

Sockmadness 2 is starting up soon! I'm in the Baylor Ball Bands division. In light of this upcoming event, I've been finishing up a pair of Monkey socks in BFL. I just turned the heel on sock #2 so things are looking good. I've also started working on Violetta, which is pretty mindless knitting so I am using it to perfect my continental knitting. The knitting is easy, it's the purling that is messing me up, both gauge-wise and the knit yo's are kind of funky. The merino laceweight is so soft, light and fluffy that I am looking forward to the end product.

To add to my after-sockmadness2-project-to-knit-list is Magic Carpet Ride. Even though it's only March I keep thinking about the kids' Christmas stockings I promised them I'd make. We've bought the yarn and all , so it's just a matter of not forgetting to work on them well in advance of December.

FOs: I finished a secret project for a relative's birthday and was quite pleased with the results. Too bad I can't post a picture because I was also pleased that I finished one project. Okay, make that two projects. I finished Montego bay (started in October or November last year). It was nice cashmere, but the color and size were not for me. It was just right for my MIL so I gave it to her. It is so nice to see my knitted items being used/worn instead of languishing in my closet. Here it is before it was finished. Sorry no FO pic for it.

Sorry, I forgot it is 3 FO's! The third FO was Claranauch for my MIL's bday. It is a very nice pattern and I think I will make another one someday. Anyways, it's on the after-sockmadness2-project-to-knit-list.

Jumping up and down for joy....

2008-02-03T06:29:00.000-08:00

I have so many projects in progress that to finish one is truly something to celebrate.

Presenting: Simple Knitted Bodice

Pattern: Stitch Diva's Simple Knitted Bodice by Stefanie Japel
Size knit: M (36-38)
Yarn: Queensland Collection Uruguay DK, Color 09
70% merino/20% alpaca/ 10% silk
124 yds/50 gm ball
Total used: 10 balls
Needles: size 4 and 6

This was a fast pattern to knit and it fits well. It is knit top down and despite being a raglan, looks okay on me (I have broad shoulders). I made the long sleeve version and modified it to have the sleeves taper instead of being flared. No model pic for me...I'm still in my pjs at the moment.

Go Check It Out....

2008-01-29T07:55:00.000-08:00

Bella Knitting re-opened their online shop and it is very cool. They had a scavenger hunt and I actually found one of 3 little button and won something very handy!

School Closed due to ice.....

2008-01-28T07:04:00.000-08:00

So the kids are home and here are some things to keep them busy that I saw while surfing this morning.
http://www.mckibillo.com/PaperBirds/paperbirds.html
http://www.nicebunny.com/downloads/hedkase_paper_galleries.php
http://www.yebomaycu.com/
http://www.nicepapertoys.com/
http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/toy/balancegame_e.html
http://paperm.jp/craft/dollhouse/cake/index.html

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.0e0eb51a2e6b5ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=ef18cb7517047110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&autonomy_kw=felt%20fortune%20cookies&rsc=header_1

my bfl'd brain....

2008-01-25T06:40:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning dreaming of making Rogue with BFL...
http://wool2dye4.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=38
http://home2.btconnect.com/bluefaced/index.htm

http://www.fyberspates.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=56_76_130_136&products_id=315&osCsid=0ca8b27c5ca433199ab40bef365e068b

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Bare-Sheep-Yarn-Company_bfl_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZBareQ20SheepQ20YarnQ20CompanyQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsaselZ28916098QQsofpZ0

http://www.lisaknit.com/yarn/animalfibers/bfl.htm

Morning surfing....

2008-01-19T05:15:00.000-08:00

Another corn-free candy source
http://www.econaturalsolutions.com/site/704463/page/308658

Exciting Alan Dart news....

2008-01-13T16:05:00.000-08:00

http://www.alandart.co.uk/

morning surfing....

2008-01-13T07:06:00.000-08:00

I want to knit these:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/PATTfuzzyfeet.html
or
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/socks/taos-twined-felted-socks.html

These are cute softies:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=40469

I wish this place was my LYS:
http://www.neighborhoodfiberco.com/wordpress/?page_id=57

Things to look at later:
http://www.boygirlparty.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5172771
http://theneedle.org/

OTN:
a new sweater!

At Last....

2008-01-04T15:21:00.000-08:00

I finished my Anemoi mittens earlier in the week.... Needles: size 0 and size 1 (2.25mm)
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill supersock - amythest & Make 1 superwash merino
Smallest size.

I love these mittens!

Stars abound....

2007-12-31T07:13:00.000-08:00

Easy paper stars to make with the girls:
http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/10/star-ornament.html
http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/11/isnt-this-so-pr.html

On the sewing front - a pencil bag

2007-12-31T06:54:00.000-08:00

This is a nice tutorial:
http://themonkeybasket.blogspot.com/2006/08/pencil-bag.html

ice cream makers on the brain...

2007-12-31T06:49:00.000-08:00

Gotta have good recipes:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPerfect-Scoop-Sorbets-Granitas-Accompaniments%2Fdp%2F1580088082%2F&tag=chocolzucchi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

maybe this machine?
http://www.krups.fr/All+Products/Icecream+Makers/Products/GVS2/G+VS2.htm

and definitely this recipe for mango sorbet!
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2007/08/mango_sorbet.php

Morning surfing...

2007-12-30T06:04:00.000-08:00

http://ewegivemetheknits.com/store/Default.asp

Sock pattern:
http://home.comcast.net/~fibergal/blog/quiltedleafsocks.pdf

Vest pattern:
http://www.mindofwinter.prettyposies.com/pdfs/DadVest.pdf

Pretzel praline recipe:
http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2007/12/27/gift-from-a-foodie-pretzel-pralines/
http://ideasinfood.typepad.com/ideas_in_food/2007/12/caramel-pretzel.html

cookie recipe:
http://ideasinfood.typepad.com/ideas_in_food/2007/12/butter-flats.html

monograms stamps and such

2007-12-29T07:24:00.000-08:00

Monogram stamp kit: http://www.bonniesbest.com/just-rite.htm
http://www.ggdesigns.net/Cyberstampers/JustRiteOrderBlankPg2.html
http://www.rubberd.com/justrite3.htm

custom made:
http://www.thestampcastle.com/category.aspx?categoryID=54

Found!

2007-12-28T06:58:00.000-08:00

more food for middle daughter to try...
Suzanne's specialties: http://www.suzannes-specialties.com/cgi-bin/ccp51/cp-app.cgi?usr=51J3603459&rnd=2272427&rrc=N&affl=&cip=70.56.83.56&act=&aff=&pg=cat&ref=natural&catstr=

Christmas stocking pattern: Camelot Christmas Stockings Designs by Judith http://store.nobleknits.com/cast.html
http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_864&products_id=4775

Little Andi went to town...

2007-12-27T17:32:00.000-08:00

riding in a minivan. : )
We went to
Hilltop Yarn
Marcina Bakery
Fiber Gallery
Zeke's Pizza
Trophy Cupcakes
Dilettante Chocolate Outlet - failed attempt, it was gone...nada

Morning surfing...

2007-12-27T05:43:00.000-08:00

Mason Dixon errata: http://www.masondixonknitting.com/archives/images/patternerrata090806.htm

Selbuvotter errata: http://selbuvotter.com/errata.htm

Dreaming....

2007-12-27T05:37:00.000-08:00

Wish list:
Bread Maker
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
Le Creuset 5-Qt. Oval Dutch Oven

Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy...

2007-12-26T05:11:00.000-08:00

We just watched Once.

I'm not usually a sucker for after Christmas sales, but I couldn't pass up these beauties that were on sale:

Madeline Tosh Sock yarn - 100% merino in colorways lichen and kale

I also wanted to try out BFL yarn and see how soft it is for myself so stayed tuned and I'll let you know what I think. From Maplehillhanddyed.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-25T06:39:00.000-08:00

My heart overflows with the grace of God that my mind cannot even begin to comprehend.
Merry Christmas!

today's surfing sites...
Sock patterns: http://www.spunkyhats.com/pattern_pulsationssocks.htm
http://eleanormp.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/california-dreamin-clog-socks.pdf
http://platzhalter.blogspot.com/2007/11/primavera-socks-free-pattern.html
http://sockpixie.blogspot.com/2007/12/sunshine-socks-free.html

Sock yarn: http://www.sockpixie.com/ourcollections.html

BFL Roving...is it really as soft as they say?
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8490656 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8338589

Binder Calendar inserts to print:
http://www.mayaroad.com/new/newsite/binder_album_insert.html

Finger puppets to knit:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/PATTpuppers.html

Should I sign up for this: No More Humdrum Mittens Swap 2
http://mittenswap2.blogspot.com/

OTN: Anemoi Mittens...pictures to come.

Just Surfin' Along...

2007-12-24T17:16:00.000-08:00

Roy's mitten pattern:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5039327&section_id=5253640

Felted Christmas Stocking Pattern:
http://happybuela.typepad.com/happybuela/files/ellas_felted_christmas_stocking.pdf

Today we tried to take the girls to the library but they were closed. : (

Then we went to find a bakery I read about on Not Martha: Lola's South City Bakery. We had forgotten the address at home and were driving around the area it was in. At first we didn't find it and we stopped at Columbia City Bakery. They had a yummy Cranberry Upside Down cake for 1/2 price...which was just the right price. We did find Lola's after that stop. I had told C that the South City Bakery, which started with an "L" name was not on Rainier and was not right on Orcas. Well, how wrong can I be? It was right on Rainier and was almost on the corner of Orcas & Rainier. It is owned by a couple and the husband was working. He was so helpful and we were able to buy bread for #2 daughter and homemade sorbet made with sugar and not corn syrup! It was a very find and we will be visiting there again.

Daughter #1's Birthday....

2007-12-24T06:32:00.000-08:00

We now officially have a teenager in the house! She is so excited to finally be 13. It's also Christmas Eve and excitement is in the air. There is Joy in celebrating the birth of our King!

On the web front...

A yummy use for that bag of cranberries in the fridge: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000932.html

A movie to see:
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071223/30619_Churchgoers_Hail_%27The_Great_Debaters%27.htm

Cool hexagon afghan to knit:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LollyKnittingAround/~3/205618116/hexagon-eve

Gift Tags to print for next year:
http://paperseed.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/free-holiday-gift-tags/#comment-1376

Cute wreath to make for next year:
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2007/12/advent-day-22-t.html

Welcome to my new home...

2007-12-23T06:11:00.000-08:00

I've changed my moniker from "inkyimpressions" to "Andi I Knit"....or "Andi Knit" since my days of madly rubberstamping everything have passed by and knitting is something I have enjoyed for almost 16 years.

Web picks for today:
Jar cakes: http://www.supereggplant.com/archives/000982.html
Converting patterns - socks to mittens: http://azazello.org/nataliaknits/?p=49
Skinny Scarf: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/article/0,2025,DIY_14141_3520116,00.html
Rochers à la Noix de Coco - or coconut macroons: http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2007/12/coconut_macaroons.php#more
Hamster ornaments: http://snarkydork.blogspot.com/2007/12/craft-hamster-how-to.html