Remember that post two days ago when I mentionned being very very cold?
Well that was probably because I really was getting sick. I have a big bad cold. I think I went through a whole box of tissues only today, my nose is all red, my eyes are teary and my throat is sore. Pity me! :p
I called in sick at work and my boss said "Awww, that's ok. Get some rest and try to knit a little". I have the sweetest boss, I tell you. And even though she's not a knitter, she loves that I am.
I didn't get much knitting done though because I'm so tired I keep on falling asleep.
I thought I'd update on my Christmas knitting. What I need to finish:
1. The Chinese Charm bag for my mother. It would have been finished a long time ago but I need to get to the fabric store. Hopefully I'll have time sometime this week.
2. Fuzzy Feet for my sister. I'm almost done with the first foot. Yay.
3. Fuzzy Feet for my mom's boyfriend. Not started yet. I need to go to the yarn store first (I forgot about this gift when I decided to go on a yarn diet so it will be the exception...)
How is everyone's Christmas knitting going?
Monday, November 29, 2004
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Dear Santa...
I'm going to skip the "I've been a good girl, yadda, yadda" talk and get straight to the point: my wish list. Come on, you know that's why I'm writing anyways and all this "good girl" talk is just a way to make sure I get what I want (but for the record, I *have* been a good girl). :p I therefore present you with:
Caroline's Knitting-Related Christmas Wish List
(in no particular order)
1. A set of Denise interchangeable needles. I really need this.
2. Stitch N' Bitch Nation! It's nowhere to be found in Montreal :(
3. Any other knitting book, really. The only ones I have are Stitch N' Bitch (yeah, the first one), Knit Wit and Knitting on the Edge.
4. A subscription to Interweave Knits <3
5. Handpainted yarn
6. Any other yarn. I'm really not picky.
7. A few more hours in the day, that I can use exclusively for knitting.
8. The pattern for the Rogue sweater. I know I'm not going to make it NOW (I want to try an easier sweater first), but I definitely want to make it someday.
9. A knitting coach and/or some knitting friends
10. More space to store my mini-stash
Thank you for reading this letter and I wish you a very merry Christmas.
Sincerely,
Caroline
Ps/There will be cookies waiting for you on December 24th.
Caroline's Knitting-Related Christmas Wish List
(in no particular order)
1. A set of Denise interchangeable needles. I really need this.
2. Stitch N' Bitch Nation! It's nowhere to be found in Montreal :(
3. Any other knitting book, really. The only ones I have are Stitch N' Bitch (yeah, the first one), Knit Wit and Knitting on the Edge.
4. A subscription to Interweave Knits <3
5. Handpainted yarn
6. Any other yarn. I'm really not picky.
7. A few more hours in the day, that I can use exclusively for knitting.
8. The pattern for the Rogue sweater. I know I'm not going to make it NOW (I want to try an easier sweater first), but I definitely want to make it someday.
9. A knitting coach and/or some knitting friends
10. More space to store my mini-stash
Thank you for reading this letter and I wish you a very merry Christmas.
Sincerely,
Caroline
Ps/There will be cookies waiting for you on December 24th.
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Typing (and knitting) with cold fingers
Why must my appartment be so cold all the time? Yes, the heat is on, it's pretty high actually. And I am currently wearing three (3!!!) shirts. And I have a blanket around me. And I am still cold.
Of course, I've been blowing my nose for the past couple of hours. A cold, maybe?
Is it bad that a part of me hopes that it is a cold so I can stay home from work tomorrow and knit all day? :p
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I finished Christmas hat #2. I wore it at my party and got loads of compliments. It must not have looked so homemade because many people thought I had bought it. Cool.
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I casted on for a pair of fuzzy feet that I want to give to my sister for Christmas. I love this pattern because it knits up so quickly.
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I will end this post with a confession. When I learned how to knit, I began visiting knitting-related websites and I'd hear people saying they had to go on a yarn diet, that they had a huge stash and could not stop themselves from buying new yarn all the time.
I thought it was weird. I mean, why does anyone buy yarn without knowing what they'll use it for? I only bought yarn when there was something I wanted to make.
But then... I discovered nice yarns. Nice colours and textures. I visited a few LYS. And now, I must admit that I'm one of *them*.
I, Caroline, am addicted to yarns. I even have a... s.t.a.s.h. A small one, mind you, but a stash nonetheless. I have yarns that were bought only because I love the way it feels.
And I am now on a yarn diet. At least until after Christmas.
Of course, I've been blowing my nose for the past couple of hours. A cold, maybe?
Is it bad that a part of me hopes that it is a cold so I can stay home from work tomorrow and knit all day? :p
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I finished Christmas hat #2. I wore it at my party and got loads of compliments. It must not have looked so homemade because many people thought I had bought it. Cool.
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I casted on for a pair of fuzzy feet that I want to give to my sister for Christmas. I love this pattern because it knits up so quickly.
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I will end this post with a confession. When I learned how to knit, I began visiting knitting-related websites and I'd hear people saying they had to go on a yarn diet, that they had a huge stash and could not stop themselves from buying new yarn all the time.
I thought it was weird. I mean, why does anyone buy yarn without knowing what they'll use it for? I only bought yarn when there was something I wanted to make.
But then... I discovered nice yarns. Nice colours and textures. I visited a few LYS. And now, I must admit that I'm one of *them*.
I, Caroline, am addicted to yarns. I even have a... s.t.a.s.h. A small one, mind you, but a stash nonetheless. I have yarns that were bought only because I love the way it feels.
And I am now on a yarn diet. At least until after Christmas.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Yarn Porn
I went to La Bobineuse today. I think I'll need a new job to support my yarn habit.
Here's what I got:
The colours are accurate for the purple and the red. The blue looks more like this:
All is a mix of wool and acrylic. The blue cone is a pound, the red ones are half a pound each and the purple ones are a bit less than that. All of it cost me 32$Cdn.
I don't think I'll be able to use any of it before my Christmas break, unfortunately, because I still have to finish many Christmas gifts (already started with other yarns). *cries* I want to knit with the pretty yarn now!
Ok I swear I'm not buying any more yarn until... until I buy more!
Here's what I got:
The colours are accurate for the purple and the red. The blue looks more like this:
All is a mix of wool and acrylic. The blue cone is a pound, the red ones are half a pound each and the purple ones are a bit less than that. All of it cost me 32$Cdn.
I don't think I'll be able to use any of it before my Christmas break, unfortunately, because I still have to finish many Christmas gifts (already started with other yarns). *cries* I want to knit with the pretty yarn now!
Ok I swear I'm not buying any more yarn until... until I buy more!
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Hat!
We are having our office Christmas party early this year. By early, I mean November 26. Our theme is "Hats", so everyone has to wear one. Of course, I decided to make mine so I knitted one last week-end:
I may make a new one this weekend though, because I'm not entirely satisfied with this one. I added my company's logo on the front using duplicate stitch (first time doing that) and while it looks fine when I'm not wearing it, it gets all distorted when I put it on my head. I don't know why I didn,t think it would do that. Oh well. I may do another one, similar, but with Christmas-ier yarn.
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I've also written an article on young knitters in my newspaper. I don't know if anyone who reads this understand French, but if you do, you can check it out at www.metropoint.com (choose the Montreal edition, then the Nov. 16 edition). It's in PDF format.
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When I was looking for interviewees for that article, I posted about it at the Knitters' review forums, and I got an email from Véronik Avery, who just so happens to be one of my favourite designers (and she lives in Montreal). She told me about a new yarn store that just opened in the city. It's called Mouliné Yarns and it's fantastic. It sells Noro, Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Zara... I'm so happy! Finally a good yarn store in my city. The yarn is not cheap, but I don't care. I want to move in that store!
(if any Montrealer reads this, it's located on 2679, Notre-Dame West, close to the Lionel-Groulx metro station and the Marché Atwater).
I may make a new one this weekend though, because I'm not entirely satisfied with this one. I added my company's logo on the front using duplicate stitch (first time doing that) and while it looks fine when I'm not wearing it, it gets all distorted when I put it on my head. I don't know why I didn,t think it would do that. Oh well. I may do another one, similar, but with Christmas-ier yarn.
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I've also written an article on young knitters in my newspaper. I don't know if anyone who reads this understand French, but if you do, you can check it out at www.metropoint.com (choose the Montreal edition, then the Nov. 16 edition). It's in PDF format.
***
When I was looking for interviewees for that article, I posted about it at the Knitters' review forums, and I got an email from Véronik Avery, who just so happens to be one of my favourite designers (and she lives in Montreal). She told me about a new yarn store that just opened in the city. It's called Mouliné Yarns and it's fantastic. It sells Noro, Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Zara... I'm so happy! Finally a good yarn store in my city. The yarn is not cheap, but I don't care. I want to move in that store!
(if any Montrealer reads this, it's located on 2679, Notre-Dame West, close to the Lionel-Groulx metro station and the Marché Atwater).
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Secret Pal
I got a gift from my secret pal on Friday! It was a HUGE box. Here's what was inside:
So there's a bag, a thingy to measure needle size, some post-its, Vogue Knitting magazine, chocolate and some of the softest yarn I had ever touched! I'm not sure what I'll make with it yet.
Close-up of the bag.
Close-up of the yarn.
Yay! This is so much fun :)
So there's a bag, a thingy to measure needle size, some post-its, Vogue Knitting magazine, chocolate and some of the softest yarn I had ever touched! I'm not sure what I'll make with it yet.
Close-up of the bag.
Close-up of the yarn.
Yay! This is so much fun :)
Sunday, October 31, 2004
NaNo, RAOK and other stuff
I know I should update my blog more often. I love to chronicle my knitting and to get comments and encouragements (seriously, it's really appreciated).
The past few weeks have been HELL, both mentally and physically. I've been working a lot. I'm talking 10+ hours a day, sometimes six days a week. And I've been depressed, suffering from a lot of body image/self-esteem issues. But I'm not gonna go into that.
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I've been RAOKed! It's been a few weeks already, but since I haven't updated in so long, I never got to talk about it. The lovely Andrea from http://members.shaw.ca/andrea-n-b sent me some spices that smell delicious. I'm supposed to pour them into hot apple juice, cider or wine. I'll do it for sure, I'm sure it'll be delicous.
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For the second year, I'll be participating in NaNoWriMo in November. I did it last year and succeeded, and it was an amazing experience. I'm really excited about it, even though it will take more time out of my already busy schedule. Bah. Who needs a social life anyways? :p Even though it's not knitting-related, I'll keep track of my word count in the menu to your right.
Is anyone else participating? Good luck if you are!
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Now, time for actual knitting content:
I'm still working on the lacey poncho, and I've accepted the fact that I probably won't be wearing it before spring. I just hope it's still gonna be in style :p
I'm also working on the Chinese Charm bag for my mom. I'm scared that I won't have time to finish all the Christmas presents I want to make, unfortunately. Oh well. We'll see.
The past few weeks have been HELL, both mentally and physically. I've been working a lot. I'm talking 10+ hours a day, sometimes six days a week. And I've been depressed, suffering from a lot of body image/self-esteem issues. But I'm not gonna go into that.
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I've been RAOKed! It's been a few weeks already, but since I haven't updated in so long, I never got to talk about it. The lovely Andrea from http://members.shaw.ca/andrea-n-b sent me some spices that smell delicious. I'm supposed to pour them into hot apple juice, cider or wine. I'll do it for sure, I'm sure it'll be delicous.
***
For the second year, I'll be participating in NaNoWriMo in November. I did it last year and succeeded, and it was an amazing experience. I'm really excited about it, even though it will take more time out of my already busy schedule. Bah. Who needs a social life anyways? :p Even though it's not knitting-related, I'll keep track of my word count in the menu to your right.
Is anyone else participating? Good luck if you are!
***
Now, time for actual knitting content:
I'm still working on the lacey poncho, and I've accepted the fact that I probably won't be wearing it before spring. I just hope it's still gonna be in style :p
I'm also working on the Chinese Charm bag for my mom. I'm scared that I won't have time to finish all the Christmas presents I want to make, unfortunately. Oh well. We'll see.
Saturday, October 16, 2004
100 random things...
100 random things about me:
1-My name is Caroline
2-I live in Montreal (Canada)
3-I'm French-Canadian
4-I also speak English (duh!) pretty well and I know some German
5-I'm 26 years old (will be 27 on Dec. 3)
6-My parents are divorced
7-I have a little sister named Nancy. She's 24. She had a brain tumor when she was 15 and it left her very handicapped mentally. I love her so much.
8-My mother is my role model
9-I don't really speak with my father anymore
10-I'm single and I live by myself
11-I work as a journalist/Entertainment editor for a small daily newspaper
12-I collect postcards
13-My favourite thing in the world is travelling
14-I've visited the following countries (or parts of them anyways): Canada (of course), the US, Columbia, England, France, Cuba, Germany, Belgium
15-Last June I spent two weeks in Germany by myself (+ one week with my family)
16-My grandmother comes from Germany
17-I've been struggling with an eating disorder for quite some time now but I'm doing a bit better now
18-I taught myself how to knit during the holidays last year
19-I love yoga
20-I love exercise in general
21-My favourite musicians/bands are Tori Amos, Björk, Placebo, Ben Folds, Beck, Radiohead, Howie Day, Rasputina and many others
22-My favourite movie is Amelie
23-I also loved the Lord of the Rings movies
24-My favourite actresses are Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and Christina Ricci
25-My favourite actors are Ewan McGregor and Johnny Depp
26-If I lived in the US, I would definitely vote for Kerry
27-I've been posting on www.atforumz.com for years now and have made great friends there
28-I have a livejournal at amarillys.livejournal.com (you should check out my background there ;) ). It's friends-only but if you ask to be added, I most likely will
29-I suck at replying to emails
30-I have jellybeans issues. Seriously.
31-If I could knit anything right now, it would be the Rogue sweater
32-I'm a terrible housekeeper. I hate housework.
33-My favourite season is fall. My favourite time of the year is mid-September to the end of October as well as Christmas time.
34-I don't really follow any religion. I'm not sure what I believe in right now.
35-I really want to do a safari one day
36-I recycle as much as I can
37-I'm allergic to cats, dogs (more than cats), band-aids and the ocean. Seriously. Anytime I go in the ocean or any kind of salty water, I get a rash. I can, however, eat seaweed without a problem
38-I'm a vegetarian
39-I love Diet Vanilla Coke but I can't find it anywhere anymore
40-I was engaged once, but never married
41-I have a tattoo (a butterfly on my right shoulder blade)
42-I can spend an hour on a stairmaster
43-My favourite colour is blue
44- I love coffee
45-I would love to run a marathon someday
46-I participated in NaNoWriMo last year and succeeded. I plan on doing it again this year
47-I started reading Dragonlance books a few months ago and I'm hooked
48-I love Neil Gaiman
49-My favourite book is Mists of Avalon
50-I also love Harry Potter
51-I'm painfully shy
52-I spend way too much time online though I've been better about it for the past few weeks
53-If I could live anywhere in the world right now it would probably be London or Berlin
54-I love makeup but I suck at applying it.
55-I also love clothes but nothing ever fits me right (the joy of being 5'2 and chubby)
56-I love shoes. Then again, I am a girl
57-I also love underwear. Especially Victoria's secret underwear. We don't have VS here but I know someone who works at the VS headquarters. He's like my undie dealer.
58-I read Cosmo every month. It's my guilty pleasure.
59-I love most TLC shows. What not to wear, Trading Spaces and Clean Sweep are my favourites.
60-I took a few photography workshops and I really loved it. I want a good camera badly and I'm saving for it now (ok not really, but I want to start to save for it some I'm hoping writing it here will motivate me ;) )
61-I whine a lot
62-I want to learn how to sew
63-I love wine
Ok I really can't think of anything else right now (I'm actually impressed that I managed to write so many things). I'll try to complete it soon. <3
1-My name is Caroline
2-I live in Montreal (Canada)
3-I'm French-Canadian
4-I also speak English (duh!) pretty well and I know some German
5-I'm 26 years old (will be 27 on Dec. 3)
6-My parents are divorced
7-I have a little sister named Nancy. She's 24. She had a brain tumor when she was 15 and it left her very handicapped mentally. I love her so much.
8-My mother is my role model
9-I don't really speak with my father anymore
10-I'm single and I live by myself
11-I work as a journalist/Entertainment editor for a small daily newspaper
12-I collect postcards
13-My favourite thing in the world is travelling
14-I've visited the following countries (or parts of them anyways): Canada (of course), the US, Columbia, England, France, Cuba, Germany, Belgium
15-Last June I spent two weeks in Germany by myself (+ one week with my family)
16-My grandmother comes from Germany
17-I've been struggling with an eating disorder for quite some time now but I'm doing a bit better now
18-I taught myself how to knit during the holidays last year
19-I love yoga
20-I love exercise in general
21-My favourite musicians/bands are Tori Amos, Björk, Placebo, Ben Folds, Beck, Radiohead, Howie Day, Rasputina and many others
22-My favourite movie is Amelie
23-I also loved the Lord of the Rings movies
24-My favourite actresses are Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and Christina Ricci
25-My favourite actors are Ewan McGregor and Johnny Depp
26-If I lived in the US, I would definitely vote for Kerry
27-I've been posting on www.atforumz.com for years now and have made great friends there
28-I have a livejournal at amarillys.livejournal.com (you should check out my background there ;) ). It's friends-only but if you ask to be added, I most likely will
29-I suck at replying to emails
30-I have jellybeans issues. Seriously.
31-If I could knit anything right now, it would be the Rogue sweater
32-I'm a terrible housekeeper. I hate housework.
33-My favourite season is fall. My favourite time of the year is mid-September to the end of October as well as Christmas time.
34-I don't really follow any religion. I'm not sure what I believe in right now.
35-I really want to do a safari one day
36-I recycle as much as I can
37-I'm allergic to cats, dogs (more than cats), band-aids and the ocean. Seriously. Anytime I go in the ocean or any kind of salty water, I get a rash. I can, however, eat seaweed without a problem
38-I'm a vegetarian
39-I love Diet Vanilla Coke but I can't find it anywhere anymore
40-I was engaged once, but never married
41-I have a tattoo (a butterfly on my right shoulder blade)
42-I can spend an hour on a stairmaster
43-My favourite colour is blue
44- I love coffee
45-I would love to run a marathon someday
46-I participated in NaNoWriMo last year and succeeded. I plan on doing it again this year
47-I started reading Dragonlance books a few months ago and I'm hooked
48-I love Neil Gaiman
49-My favourite book is Mists of Avalon
50-I also love Harry Potter
51-I'm painfully shy
52-I spend way too much time online though I've been better about it for the past few weeks
53-If I could live anywhere in the world right now it would probably be London or Berlin
54-I love makeup but I suck at applying it.
55-I also love clothes but nothing ever fits me right (the joy of being 5'2 and chubby)
56-I love shoes. Then again, I am a girl
57-I also love underwear. Especially Victoria's secret underwear. We don't have VS here but I know someone who works at the VS headquarters. He's like my undie dealer.
58-I read Cosmo every month. It's my guilty pleasure.
59-I love most TLC shows. What not to wear, Trading Spaces and Clean Sweep are my favourites.
60-I took a few photography workshops and I really loved it. I want a good camera badly and I'm saving for it now (ok not really, but I want to start to save for it some I'm hoping writing it here will motivate me ;) )
61-I whine a lot
62-I want to learn how to sew
63-I love wine
Ok I really can't think of anything else right now (I'm actually impressed that I managed to write so many things). I'll try to complete it soon. <3
Finally an update!
I'm having a difficult time updating lately. I'm crazy-busy at work and just... not in a happy state of mind. I do knit a lot though, it's very therapeutic. So is buying yarn, but I'm sort of broke right now so I should really stop going to my LYS ;)
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My poncho is halfway done. I read a post on the knitlist by someone who said she knitted hers in two weeks. Wow. I know I'm a slow knitter and it's my first time doing a lacey thing, so I guess it's normal that it's taking me a lot longer.
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Of course, what doesn't help is that I started yet another new project. It's the Chinese Charm bag from Stitch N' Bitch. I'm making it for my mom (for Christmas) out of Noro Silk Garden. Lovely. But is it just me or that yarn is terribly itchy? I've knitted with wool before (including Noro yarns) but it's never itched that much. I can only work on it a little at a time.
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I'm ending this post by saying a big thank you to everyone who takes the time to comment on this blog. You have no idea how happy it makes me to see that I have a new comment. Thank you :)
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My poncho is halfway done. I read a post on the knitlist by someone who said she knitted hers in two weeks. Wow. I know I'm a slow knitter and it's my first time doing a lacey thing, so I guess it's normal that it's taking me a lot longer.
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Of course, what doesn't help is that I started yet another new project. It's the Chinese Charm bag from Stitch N' Bitch. I'm making it for my mom (for Christmas) out of Noro Silk Garden. Lovely. But is it just me or that yarn is terribly itchy? I've knitted with wool before (including Noro yarns) but it's never itched that much. I can only work on it a little at a time.
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I'm ending this post by saying a big thank you to everyone who takes the time to comment on this blog. You have no idea how happy it makes me to see that I have a new comment. Thank you :)
Friday, October 01, 2004
Finally an update!
Hey everyone!
September is one of the busiest months for me at work (I'm an Entertainment editor/Journalist for a small newspaper, which means there are very little people to do a lot of things). So I couldn't update as much.
I want to know if there's any way I can reply to comments that people leave me here. You know, like you can do in Livejournal? I'm asking because I've been receiving comments and I don't want you all to think I don't care for them. I really appreciate any comment I receive!
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I've been RAOKed! For those who don't know what that means: I'm part of the Fiber Random Act of Kindness Webring, which is just the most wonderful thing ever. If you want to know more about it, click the button on the right (I think membership is closed for now though).
Anyways. Deb from Portland OR sent me Nicky Epstein's Knitting on the Edge! How nice is that? You know what the nicest part is? It made me want to try cables again! Deb's blog is at http://tuktuk.blog-city.com. I wanted to thank her on the RAOK list, but yahoo doesn't want to accept my email, unfortunately.
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I ordered some Noro Silk Garden (colour #34 if I remember correctly) and I received it a few days ago. Lovely. I shall cast on for my mom's Chinese Charm Bag sometime soon. I think I'll attach a little Angel charm to it.
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The Lacey poncho from Chicknits is coming along ok. It's a slow process. But I'm happy with it. I'm doing lace, woohoo!
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I FINALLY finished the Big Bad Baby Blanket. GO ME!
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Did you guys look at the Winter Interweave knits projects?. Veronik Avery's Jacket and Skirt are unbelievable! I wish I was skilled enough to make them.
September is one of the busiest months for me at work (I'm an Entertainment editor/Journalist for a small newspaper, which means there are very little people to do a lot of things). So I couldn't update as much.
I want to know if there's any way I can reply to comments that people leave me here. You know, like you can do in Livejournal? I'm asking because I've been receiving comments and I don't want you all to think I don't care for them. I really appreciate any comment I receive!
***
I've been RAOKed! For those who don't know what that means: I'm part of the Fiber Random Act of Kindness Webring, which is just the most wonderful thing ever. If you want to know more about it, click the button on the right (I think membership is closed for now though).
Anyways. Deb from Portland OR sent me Nicky Epstein's Knitting on the Edge! How nice is that? You know what the nicest part is? It made me want to try cables again! Deb's blog is at http://tuktuk.blog-city.com. I wanted to thank her on the RAOK list, but yahoo doesn't want to accept my email, unfortunately.
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I ordered some Noro Silk Garden (colour #34 if I remember correctly) and I received it a few days ago. Lovely. I shall cast on for my mom's Chinese Charm Bag sometime soon. I think I'll attach a little Angel charm to it.
***
The Lacey poncho from Chicknits is coming along ok. It's a slow process. But I'm happy with it. I'm doing lace, woohoo!
***
I FINALLY finished the Big Bad Baby Blanket. GO ME!
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Did you guys look at the Winter Interweave knits projects?. Veronik Avery's Jacket and Skirt are unbelievable! I wish I was skilled enough to make them.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
bags!
http://www.yarnies.com/Shaped%20bags.htm
I love love love the first three! The patterns are 8.99, but what I don't understand is why they're charging 4$ for shipping! Can't they just email it to you? And even if they send it by mail... four dollars? I don't know, it sounds like a lot. Meh.
Maybe I'll buy one when my current projects are done (and when I have more money :p)
I love love love the first three! The patterns are 8.99, but what I don't understand is why they're charging 4$ for shipping! Can't they just email it to you? And even if they send it by mail... four dollars? I don't know, it sounds like a lot. Meh.
Maybe I'll buy one when my current projects are done (and when I have more money :p)
Sunday, September 19, 2004
Returning
I took a little Internet break for personal reason. I'm trying to keep this blog knitting-related (I have a personal journal on livejournal, my username is amarillys). But I'll just say I've been feeling very down, still am in fact. But knitting is therapeutic at least.
I finished my funky purple scarf. No pics yet but they will come later.
I think I'll drop out of the DNA-along. The project has been frustrating me way too much. I haven't frogged it yet so maybe I'll pick it back up someday. But for now let's just say it's on hold.
I'm going to try to make the lacey poncho from Chicknits. Because I really do need a poncho.
Thanks to all of you who have commented on my last entry. I bought some Noro Silk Garden from a link someone recommended. So THANK YOU. :)
I finished my funky purple scarf. No pics yet but they will come later.
I think I'll drop out of the DNA-along. The project has been frustrating me way too much. I haven't frogged it yet so maybe I'll pick it back up someday. But for now let's just say it's on hold.
I'm going to try to make the lacey poncho from Chicknits. Because I really do need a poncho.
Thanks to all of you who have commented on my last entry. I bought some Noro Silk Garden from a link someone recommended. So THANK YOU. :)
Sunday, September 12, 2004
Yarn envy
All of you who gave me encouraging comments (either here or on the KR forums) after my last post: thank you. I still haven't given up on the DNA scarf. I'm now at row 6 on the chart and I'm doing a little bit at a time.
I'm also almost done with my fuzzy purple scarf. Woohoo.
Now I have a question. Does anyone know where I can find the best prices for:
-Noro Silk Garden
-Opal Brasil Sock yarn (I'm in love with this)
-Cascade 220
-Lamb's Pride
Unfortunately, all the LYSes I've been to in Montreal don't seem to carry the more popular brands so I have to shop online. But I'm not rich and with the exchange rate, yarn gets pricy. So I'm trying to find the stores that have the lowest prices.
Soon to come: a post where I'll keep track of all the projects I want to make someday.
I'm also almost done with my fuzzy purple scarf. Woohoo.
Now I have a question. Does anyone know where I can find the best prices for:
-Noro Silk Garden
-Opal Brasil Sock yarn (I'm in love with this)
-Cascade 220
-Lamb's Pride
Unfortunately, all the LYSes I've been to in Montreal don't seem to carry the more popular brands so I have to shop online. But I'm not rich and with the exchange rate, yarn gets pricy. So I'm trying to find the stores that have the lowest prices.
Soon to come: a post where I'll keep track of all the projects I want to make someday.
Saturday, September 11, 2004
Stupid DNA
I frogged the DNA scarf three times now. I guess I'm just not ready for cables yet or something. I always mess up somewhere and I try to unknit up to the error but end up messing up more. I'm not having fun with this project at all and I think I don't really like the yarn I got. *sigh*
I'll try one more time but if it doesn't prove to be more successful, I may decide ot put it on hold or to give it up entirely.
I feel like such a loser. It's just a scarf, shouldn't I be able to do it? And I wanted to make a sweater soon but now I'm scared to even think about it. Maybe I'll stick to bag or stupid garter stitch scarves.
(ok that last paragraph wasn't really true. I know I can do it and I'll keep on trying and there's no way I'm sticking to garter stitch scarves :p)
I'll try one more time but if it doesn't prove to be more successful, I may decide ot put it on hold or to give it up entirely.
I feel like such a loser. It's just a scarf, shouldn't I be able to do it? And I wanted to make a sweater soon but now I'm scared to even think about it. Maybe I'll stick to bag or stupid garter stitch scarves.
(ok that last paragraph wasn't really true. I know I can do it and I'll keep on trying and there's no way I'm sticking to garter stitch scarves :p)
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Forget Louis Vuitton...
...the world's most gorgeous bag was made by MOI.
Before felting:
Final result, modelled by a girl in her pajamas
(I spared you my morning face & hair)
Close-up
I used Noro Kureyon #139 and 10½ circular needles.
That bag was so easy to make and it really knit up quickly (I started it last Friday). I know I'm gonna make more of them for sure. I think I'm gonna make one in non-Kureyon yarn. Maybe a two-colour one in more neutral tones. Now you should all go and make one if you haven't already.
Before felting:
Final result, modelled by a girl in her pajamas
(I spared you my morning face & hair)
Close-up
I used Noro Kureyon #139 and 10½ circular needles.
That bag was so easy to make and it really knit up quickly (I started it last Friday). I know I'm gonna make more of them for sure. I think I'm gonna make one in non-Kureyon yarn. Maybe a two-colour one in more neutral tones. Now you should all go and make one if you haven't already.
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
I'm in love...
...in love with my booga bag. Yes, I finished it! Well, actually, it's currently in the washer but I just took a peek to make sure the felting was going all right and it's gonna be gorgeous, I tell ya. I think one cycle is gonna be enough though, which is weird because I've heard a lot of people say it took them 3-4 cycles.
It sucks that it has to block and dry! I want to use it now! And I just know I'm gonna make more of them. It's so easy! And cute!
***
In other news, I don't know if anyone actually reads this blog. I'm mostly writing it so I can keep track of things I make and so I can babble incessantly about my obsession without annoying the non-knitters in my life. But if anyone reads and can help me, I'll be forever grateful.
I finally decided I wanted to make the Chinese Charm Bag from Stitch N' Bitch for my mom for Christmas. Why? Because when I showed her the book a while ago, the bag is what jumped to her the most. But as you may know, the yarn the pattern calls for (Noro Gemstones) is discontinued. I did find a few online stores who sell it, but it's quite expensive. I love my mom, but the bag requires six skeins and the exchange rate from US to Canadian dollars is terrible so it would be an expensive bag. And I want to give her other stuff too. So, I think yarn substitution is in order. But, I don't know what to use! I'd like colours that are similar to the ones in the book because I know my mom liked them. I did find some Noro Silk Garden that has similar colours, but it's mohair so I'm not sure it would look nice... I don't know. Any suggestions?
Earlier I was googling the bag to see if I could find yarn suggestions from other people who made it and I stumbled upon this:
http://knit.sushi-cat.net/index.php?p=37&c=1
Isn't that cute? It makes me want to knit a Chinese Charm bag for myself!
It sucks that it has to block and dry! I want to use it now! And I just know I'm gonna make more of them. It's so easy! And cute!
***
In other news, I don't know if anyone actually reads this blog. I'm mostly writing it so I can keep track of things I make and so I can babble incessantly about my obsession without annoying the non-knitters in my life. But if anyone reads and can help me, I'll be forever grateful.
I finally decided I wanted to make the Chinese Charm Bag from Stitch N' Bitch for my mom for Christmas. Why? Because when I showed her the book a while ago, the bag is what jumped to her the most. But as you may know, the yarn the pattern calls for (Noro Gemstones) is discontinued. I did find a few online stores who sell it, but it's quite expensive. I love my mom, but the bag requires six skeins and the exchange rate from US to Canadian dollars is terrible so it would be an expensive bag. And I want to give her other stuff too. So, I think yarn substitution is in order. But, I don't know what to use! I'd like colours that are similar to the ones in the book because I know my mom liked them. I did find some Noro Silk Garden that has similar colours, but it's mohair so I'm not sure it would look nice... I don't know. Any suggestions?
Earlier I was googling the bag to see if I could find yarn suggestions from other people who made it and I stumbled upon this:
http://knit.sushi-cat.net/index.php?p=37&c=1
Isn't that cute? It makes me want to knit a Chinese Charm bag for myself!
Saturday, September 04, 2004
Booga
I simply couldn't wait to start my booga bag. I've been wanting to make one since I first saw one. I love love love the colour of the yarn I chose (Noro Kureyon #139). I wish a LYS in Montreal would sell it so I wouldn't have to order it online. Oh well.
I-cord is terribly boring to make. But it's done. I'm currently doing the bottom of the bag. I really want to marry that yarn.
I showed my mom the fuzzy feet I made for my sister and she LOVES them. She tried them on and they fit her which is not good because her feet are much bigger than my sister's. So I'll probably end up giving them to her and knitting a new pair for my sister. And I'll make a pair for my mom's boyfriend too. And for myself, why not? They're fun to make and not too complicated.
I feel bad about starting new projects when I have UFO that are taking forever. But at the same time... this is my hobby and I'm not gonna work on stuff if I don't feel like it. I'm sure I'll come back to my illusion scarf someday. But I really want to finish the stupid baby blanket (the blanket is stupid, not the baby... since there's no baby). I want to finish it because I have only 14 rows left. This week, hopefully.
I'll also be starting a DNA scarf tomorrow, as part of a knit-along. It will be my first try with cables. I use an acrylic yarn, not too expensive. If I like the way it looks, I may make another one with a nicer yarn.
I got two e-cards from people on the FiberRAOK list. Unfortunately, I'm on my mom's crappy computer (I suspect it's probably the older computer still being used) and I can't see them. So I will send thank you's after I get back home. But if the lovely ladies who have sent them are reading this: thank you! Just knowing that someone took the time to send me a card made my day. :)
I-cord is terribly boring to make. But it's done. I'm currently doing the bottom of the bag. I really want to marry that yarn.
I showed my mom the fuzzy feet I made for my sister and she LOVES them. She tried them on and they fit her which is not good because her feet are much bigger than my sister's. So I'll probably end up giving them to her and knitting a new pair for my sister. And I'll make a pair for my mom's boyfriend too. And for myself, why not? They're fun to make and not too complicated.
I feel bad about starting new projects when I have UFO that are taking forever. But at the same time... this is my hobby and I'm not gonna work on stuff if I don't feel like it. I'm sure I'll come back to my illusion scarf someday. But I really want to finish the stupid baby blanket (the blanket is stupid, not the baby... since there's no baby). I want to finish it because I have only 14 rows left. This week, hopefully.
I'll also be starting a DNA scarf tomorrow, as part of a knit-along. It will be my first try with cables. I use an acrylic yarn, not too expensive. If I like the way it looks, I may make another one with a nicer yarn.
I got two e-cards from people on the FiberRAOK list. Unfortunately, I'm on my mom's crappy computer (I suspect it's probably the older computer still being used) and I can't see them. So I will send thank you's after I get back home. But if the lovely ladies who have sent them are reading this: thank you! Just knowing that someone took the time to send me a card made my day. :)
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Felting = magic
I finished the fuzzy feet!
Pre-felting:
Post-felting (colour more accurate):
In other knitting news: I finally got my Noro Kureyon! It's so pretty! I want to marry this yarn. Men suck anyways. *pets yarn*
Pre-felting:
Post-felting (colour more accurate):
In other knitting news: I finally got my Noro Kureyon! It's so pretty! I want to marry this yarn. Men suck anyways. *pets yarn*
Monday, August 30, 2004
Poncho lust
I am totally going crazy with everything I want to knit, objects I want to finish, stuff I want to make as gifts. *sigh*
I want a poncho now. I really do. But I'm scared that I'm gonna knit one and end up not liking it. So I figure that maybe I should not bother and just buy one? But knitting one would be much more fun! :p I think I will. The Poncho-along starts on September first, which is... Wednesday! And I have 2-3 patterns in mind and no yarn. Fun.
Ok I need to prioritize. To-do list:
-Finish sister's slippers by tomorrow
-Finish funky purple racoon scarf by the end of the week
-Finish baby blanket ASAP
-Swatch for DNA scarf by the end of the week
-Start poncho :p
I predict a knitting binge all week long. The only sad thing is that this week is gonna be a crazy one at work and I won't have much free time. Oh well. I'll update with my progress or lack thereof.
I want a poncho now. I really do. But I'm scared that I'm gonna knit one and end up not liking it. So I figure that maybe I should not bother and just buy one? But knitting one would be much more fun! :p I think I will. The Poncho-along starts on September first, which is... Wednesday! And I have 2-3 patterns in mind and no yarn. Fun.
Ok I need to prioritize. To-do list:
-Finish sister's slippers by tomorrow
-Finish funky purple racoon scarf by the end of the week
-Finish baby blanket ASAP
-Swatch for DNA scarf by the end of the week
-Start poncho :p
I predict a knitting binge all week long. The only sad thing is that this week is gonna be a crazy one at work and I won't have much free time. Oh well. I'll update with my progress or lack thereof.
Sunday, August 22, 2004
(not yet fuzzy) foot!
So I'm supposed to be a slow knitter, yet I managed to knit the first sock for Fuzzy feet in one day. YAY! It is far from being perfect, but I'm happy with it. Hey it's my first sock. It's a big deal! :p Anyways, hopefully the felting will hide the mistakes.
I also realized that I really need some knitting friends. Little conversation on the phone this morning:
Me: I knit a sock yesterday!
Mom: Oh, that's nice.
Nice? It's fantastic!!! *sigh* She just doesn't understand ;)
I also realized that I really need some knitting friends. Little conversation on the phone this morning:
Me: I knit a sock yesterday!
Mom: Oh, that's nice.
Nice? It's fantastic!!! *sigh* She just doesn't understand ;)
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