Now that I'm allowed to buy fiber again, I have no idea what to get.
My ONLY focus right now is on gifts, and the only gift yarn I've purchased so far is the Merino Oro for Gram's stole. I'm thinking of buying mostly undyed, washable yarn (to save money and a lot of trouble), but without solid patterns to follow I have no idea how much yarn to buy. I bid on five skeins of Noro Kureyon on eBay, and I have no idea what I'll do with all that if i win the auction. Originally I wanted it for Tyler's hat, but I'm nervous about the yarn not being machine washable.
Oh, my previous "complete" gift list turned out to be incomplete.
1. Gram - Print o' the Wave Stole (pattern obtained)
2. Grandpa - Cabled Scarf
3. Suzy - Beaded Purse
4. Uncle Bobby - Really Damn Cool Socks
5. Dylan - Red Hat
6. Tyler - Blue Cabled Hat (in the Kureyon, perhaps x_x)
7. Andrew - Multi-Orange Fair Isle Hat (something along these lines)
8. Nana - Meh. I'll think of something. Maybe an easy triangle shawl.
9. Aunt Leenie - Convertable Mittens
10. Uncle Chris - Convertable Mittens
11. Josh - Sigh.
12. Mom - Functional Beaded Scarf.
I decided to take Karl off... simply because I have no god damned clue what to do for him.
I can't think.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Nine more days!
I FEEL LIKE I AM ABOUT TO CRAP MY PANTS.
I haven't had a major fiber fit until about half an hour ago, but now I feel as though my insides are being torn to shreds over this yarn and this pattern. Not that I want to make one for myself (we'll see how much Oro I have left over), this would be for Gramz. My month-long period of abstinence has gone without a hitch thus far, but I fear that I may crack.
The Complete Gift List:
Aunt Leenie: I really have no clue. I'll have to ask mom for ideas. Gloves?
Gram: Print O' the Wave stole
Grandpa: One of those funny street urchin hats. "Charles Dickens Chic," to borrow a phrase.
Karl: A 'Do Rag with a little motorcycle on it. Maybe I'll embroider "Caio!" under it in fancy script. Hahaha.
Josh: Probably a sweater vest with buttons (even though I hate them). He'd be cute in one.
Lorii: Leg warmers, but I really want to make her a felted beret and scarf. Featuring bees.
Momz: No idea. I should get on that, shouldn't I? Maybe a pretty scarf with beads.
Suzy: A beaded purse in purples and blacks.
The Boys: Hats. Orange for Andrew, Red for Dylan, and I think green for Tyler.
Uncle Bob: Socks. He got jealous when I made some for Grandpa's birthday. Probaby in navy blue.
Uncle Chris: Simple Fisherman's hat in a light blue. Maybe with some wave detail. It will suit him.
If I'm not crazy by christmas I might make Shelley and Eddie's twins little bears or something. That's a lot of "might."
The Very Incomplete Shopping List:
One (gigantic) skein of Ornaghi Filati Merino Oro
1.75mm 32" circular needles
I haven't had a major fiber fit until about half an hour ago, but now I feel as though my insides are being torn to shreds over this yarn and this pattern. Not that I want to make one for myself (we'll see how much Oro I have left over), this would be for Gramz. My month-long period of abstinence has gone without a hitch thus far, but I fear that I may crack.
The Complete Gift List:
Aunt Leenie: I really have no clue. I'll have to ask mom for ideas. Gloves?
Gram: Print O' the Wave stole
Grandpa: One of those funny street urchin hats. "Charles Dickens Chic," to borrow a phrase.
Karl: A 'Do Rag with a little motorcycle on it. Maybe I'll embroider "Caio!" under it in fancy script. Hahaha.
Josh: Probably a sweater vest with buttons (even though I hate them). He'd be cute in one.
Lorii: Leg warmers, but I really want to make her a felted beret and scarf. Featuring bees.
Momz: No idea. I should get on that, shouldn't I? Maybe a pretty scarf with beads.
Suzy: A beaded purse in purples and blacks.
The Boys: Hats. Orange for Andrew, Red for Dylan, and I think green for Tyler.
Uncle Bob: Socks. He got jealous when I made some for Grandpa's birthday. Probaby in navy blue.
Uncle Chris: Simple Fisherman's hat in a light blue. Maybe with some wave detail. It will suit him.
If I'm not crazy by christmas I might make Shelley and Eddie's twins little bears or something. That's a lot of "might."
The Very Incomplete Shopping List:
One (gigantic) skein of Ornaghi Filati Merino Oro
1.75mm 32" circular needles
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The Monster Strikes AGAIN!
I decided to go on eBay tonight. Just to look, you know? To compare prices on drop spindles and spinning kits... I didn't mean to spend MORE money on fiber or tools or anything... but... I ended up buying a cute little spindle kit with 2oz of dark green roving and another 4oz ball of blueish green roving.
The good news is that I'm going to be a spinner soon. The bad news is that my total fiber/needle/tool expenses for the week are now totalling about $70.
As of the time this entry is posted, I vow to spend NO MONEY on yarn or knitting supplies for the next month. I am abstaining from fiber-related purchases until August 26, 2006. And after Aug. 26, winter gift shopping will begin.
Speaking of winter gift shopping, I was thinking that if I get to be any good at this spinning thing, I could give my grandmother a skein of hand spun yarn for christmas. I just don't know what she'd make with it. Fat Karen and What's for Dinner (Josh's parents) will probably get scarves.
Goodnight, don't let the moth larvae bite.
The good news is that I'm going to be a spinner soon. The bad news is that my total fiber/needle/tool expenses for the week are now totalling about $70.
As of the time this entry is posted, I vow to spend NO MONEY on yarn or knitting supplies for the next month. I am abstaining from fiber-related purchases until August 26, 2006. And after Aug. 26, winter gift shopping will begin.
Speaking of winter gift shopping, I was thinking that if I get to be any good at this spinning thing, I could give my grandmother a skein of hand spun yarn for christmas. I just don't know what she'd make with it. Fat Karen and What's for Dinner (Josh's parents) will probably get scarves.
Goodnight, don't let the moth larvae bite.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
I've Created a Monster!
Actually, I've created a DPN case. I took pictures of it, too. But the pictures are far away on the downstairs computer, so I'm not going to post them tonight. It came out real cute, though.
On Friday night I ordered two skeins of allhemp6 (in cinnamon and pumpkin) for this project. It'll be my first hat, and my first venture in to the so-called "wonderful" world of circular knitting needles. I like the look of the hat, and I really like slip stitch knitting, so it should be a good project for me.
I've been working on a stash-busting one-hundred-percent-acrylic log-cabin-style afghan. I might give it to a family member for the holidays, but I have no idea who. Other gift plans include: Hat and mitten sets for little bro, and my cousins, and an afghan for mommy.
I'm having a having a hard time typing.
On Friday night I ordered two skeins of allhemp6 (in cinnamon and pumpkin) for this project. It'll be my first hat, and my first venture in to the so-called "wonderful" world of circular knitting needles. I like the look of the hat, and I really like slip stitch knitting, so it should be a good project for me.
I've been working on a stash-busting one-hundred-percent-acrylic log-cabin-style afghan. I might give it to a family member for the holidays, but I have no idea who. Other gift plans include: Hat and mitten sets for little bro, and my cousins, and an afghan for mommy.
I'm having a having a hard time typing.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
What is this?
I have plans. Really big plans. Plans to design, to create, to learn.
But... I always seem to have such a hard time getting off my ass and DOING anything.
So I avoid construction. I avoid anything that takes real effort or concentration. I stop when I hit any sort of snag or slow down.
But I'm trying.
I'd be much more interested in updating this if I remembered to take pictures.
But... I always seem to have such a hard time getting off my ass and DOING anything.
So I avoid construction. I avoid anything that takes real effort or concentration. I stop when I hit any sort of snag or slow down.
But I'm trying.
I'd be much more interested in updating this if I remembered to take pictures.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Aw, crap.
I did it again. I put down another project. The sweater vest? Yeah. It just wasn't working the way I wanted it to. Plus, I knew I didn't have enough yarn to finish it.
There is good news, though! A few days ago, while I was trying to sleep, I remembered what kind of yarn I was using for the vest. The unknown yarn (which I figured was cotton), turned out to be Bernat Cottontots. It's really cute stuff. Nice and smooth, but still soft. I bought this stuff YEARS ago (and probably trashed its band the moment I did) so it was quite a happy accident that I remembered.
So even though I don't CURRENTLY have enough yarn to finish my vest, I will hopefully be making a trip to a well-stocked yarn store soon. All I have to do is find one in my area.
Anywho, in the meantime I am busying myself with yet ANOTHER woolease project. A wee baggie waggie. Maybe a tote bag, maybe a little clutch. I haven't decided. The colors are Mink Brown (warm brown with tiny specks of red and green, and little blackish fuzzy things) and Natural Heather. There'll be a cabled natural edging. I want to incorperate the knitting with some machine sewing. We'll just have to wait and see how this turns out.
I HAVE TO GET RID OF ALL THIS YARN. I HAVE TO. STASH REDUCTION OR DEATH.
Irina: I assure you I was not drunk when I wrote my last entry. I was merely crazy with lack of sleep.
There is good news, though! A few days ago, while I was trying to sleep, I remembered what kind of yarn I was using for the vest. The unknown yarn (which I figured was cotton), turned out to be Bernat Cottontots. It's really cute stuff. Nice and smooth, but still soft. I bought this stuff YEARS ago (and probably trashed its band the moment I did) so it was quite a happy accident that I remembered.
So even though I don't CURRENTLY have enough yarn to finish my vest, I will hopefully be making a trip to a well-stocked yarn store soon. All I have to do is find one in my area.
Anywho, in the meantime I am busying myself with yet ANOTHER woolease project. A wee baggie waggie. Maybe a tote bag, maybe a little clutch. I haven't decided. The colors are Mink Brown (warm brown with tiny specks of red and green, and little blackish fuzzy things) and Natural Heather. There'll be a cabled natural edging. I want to incorperate the knitting with some machine sewing. We'll just have to wait and see how this turns out.
I HAVE TO GET RID OF ALL THIS YARN. I HAVE TO. STASH REDUCTION OR DEATH.
Irina: I assure you I was not drunk when I wrote my last entry. I was merely crazy with lack of sleep.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
I've been workin on a swea-ter
ALL THE LIVE LONG DAYYYYYY.
That's right. I'm in the process of swatching for a sweater. A sweater VEST. It will have double helix-esque cables on it. The details are top-secret, but I can say that it will be hella cute and hella pink. I taught myself how to work traveling stitches and I'm putting that knowledge to use in a garment of my own design. This project will be pretty challenging, considering that I've never made anything this big.
Words look really funny right now.
Do Do-do Do-do Do Dooo-do
Dooo Do-do Do Dooo
That's right. I'm in the process of swatching for a sweater. A sweater VEST. It will have double helix-esque cables on it. The details are top-secret, but I can say that it will be hella cute and hella pink. I taught myself how to work traveling stitches and I'm putting that knowledge to use in a garment of my own design. This project will be pretty challenging, considering that I've never made anything this big.
Words look really funny right now.
Do Do-do Do-do Do Dooo-do
Dooo Do-do Do Dooo
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