Wow...I can't believe it's been so long since I posted...

...I guess life if just moving too fast.

Sockret pal questionaire

The basics:How long have you been knitting? about 25 years, oh dear that makes me sound old (I just turned 30!)

Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep? I think I could knit socks in my sleep!

The measurements:While your pal may ask for some additional info to ensure a great fit, please provide your shoe size, or any other fitting related info you think is pertinent. I am a US 81/2 Medium width. I live in Texas, I don't wear thick boot socks!

(fiber related) Favorites:What colors do you love?Do you prefer solids or variegated? I prefer wool socks, I am not a fan of superwash yarn with nylon. I love all colors, solid, varigated, pastel or bright, or anything inbetween. I especially love hand-dyed yarn.

What fibers do you most love to knit with? Wool, alpaca, cotton, soft acrylic. I don't like novelty yarn.

Who do you consider your favorite yarn vendors? Knitpicks, Elann, Angelyarns.com, LYS

What projects (other than socks, of course*S*) do you most enjoy knitting? I enjoy knitting baby and kid clothes (especially teeny, tiny new baby gifts). I love to knit lace shawls, and am just becoming interested in felted items, such as bags. I like to knit clothing for myself, but that always seems to be on the bottom of the to-do list.

(fiber related) Dislikes:What fibers can you not stand to knit with? To wear?What colors would you never wear? I don't like scratch cheap yarn. I don't like novelty yarn. I would never wear super bright or neon colors.

The Tools:Plastic or Metal? Bamboo or wood?Circs or Straights?DPNs or Magic Loop?Are there any knitting accessories you don't have in your collection but would like? Hmmmm....depends on the yarn.....I will have to answer this one YES! (except fo magic loop! I haven't done that yet, but I may in the future).

Knitting tools I would like....I love stitch markers, I would REALY LOVE a spinning wheel. A Swift, a yarn Meter, and the Lucinda Guy, Off to Bed book.

The Extras:Do you have a wish list? If so, please share the link! No, but I love everything to do with knitting, especially kids pattern books.

Do you like sweet, sour or salty? (or all of the above? *S*)

Do you have any allergies your pal should know about? (Certain foods, smoke, pet hair, etc) no

Favorite scents? Pies

Scents you can't stand? floral, CINNAMON

Do you collect anything (other than yarn and knitting toys of course)? no, not other than children (I have 4), and the enormous amount of stuff they come with.

When is your birthday? (month and day is fine!) August 6th

Do you spin? I would love to!

Dye your own yarn? Yes!

Your favorite author/band/vacation spot, anything you think will help your pal know you better...

:eek! don't know. I really like James Blunt at the moment, but I like most music (other than dance). Don't get much chance to read other than picture books.

I am from the UK, and really love (and miss) European yarns.

I sew costumes for a living.

I have a dog (a border collie).

FBS

Grandma's Flower Basket Shawl
It's for her 70th birthday
Fiber Trends pattern
KnitPicks Shadow in Lost Lake
size 3 straight needles

Frogging

doesn't it make you crazy, how long it takes to knit something, yet you can frog that sucker in seconds!

GRRRR!!!!

Project colorswap questionaire...

Are you crafty?Yes, I like most crafts, especially needle crafts

Would you enjoy things like: Buttons, ribbons andembellishments? Yes

Do you dye your own wool? Yes!

Do you like to scrapbook or make homemade cards? No

What are your favorite scents? pies and food, but NOT cinnamon

Do you like stationary and cards? Yes

Do you like to sew or embroider items? Yes, I sew costumes by trade

Do you like beads? Yes, but having several small children at home, I don't get much time to do bead crafts.

What kind of candy do you like? Err...YES!! (thats all I need to say about that)

Do you like hand lotions or soaps? Yes

Do you like to wear costume jewelry? Necklace,earrings, bracelets etc. Not really

Do you like to make/or use stitch markers? Yes

Do you collect anything? I like to collect old knitting patterns (from the 50's and earlier)

Do you have any allergies?: Smoke, food, fiber, pets,etc. I don't but hubby is to pets and smoke

Do you have any hobbies? My hobbies are knitting and sewing, my favorite being knitting. I like to knit lace shawls, baby items, felted bags and childrens items. I also enjoy knitting novelty items such as play food for my kids!

Do you like scented or unscented candles? scented, again "pie" and food type scents, not cinnamon or floral

Are you a fiber snob? Yes

Do you like to play cards or board games? no

Do you like neon colors, pastel, light or medium ranges in the color of the month? l like all color ranges, especially of pink and red!

Do you like kitchen magnets or key rings? not at all

Do you like picture frames? no

New FO

I finished my baby's new jacket and hat set...


Its knitted fron Artful Yarns Candy in Sour Apple colorway
No pattern for the jacket, and the hat pattern was on the yarn ballband

This picture does not show the color well at all!

The perfect button find!

My first swap...

I am starting my first swap today...Create me a handmade item on Swap-bot . I have just out a questionaire to my swap-mate, it should be fun!

My favorite project...

This is my favorite-most-proud-of-project. It's a little cable cardigan from Sirdar Cheeky Chinos pattern book, size 0-3 months. It is knit with Plymouth Dreambaby DK, and is just so soft and cuddly.

The following pictures are taken before blocking...

First Post

Wow, I can't believe how long it's taken me to start blogging....well here I am!


In through the front door,
Run around the back,
Out through the window,
And off pops Jack!