Dull Knits to Ease an Addled Brain

Perhaps I should write a book? I haven't had time to sit, in silence, and figure out what the heck my problem is with my shawl. It seems so simple. But somehow...I don't know.

So I made my tenth Dulaan hat instead. Nothing like boring, mindless stockinette in the round to soothe my frazzled nerves.*



*My in-laws are visiting.

Is That Pronounced "Tacky?"

Monica just posted about this beauty from Tahki/Stacy Charles. Well, I had to run right over and see what other gems those Tacky Tahki people had in store.


They have some doozies.

This poor model seems embarrassed to be seen in this get up.

Here's one that says, "I'm a sexy Yeti."

The "Here's where I want lipo" look.

And this one, where to start?

There are plenty of ponchos too.

I could go on. It's a treasure trove of awfulness! Thanks, Monica!

Photo Follow Up

I finally pulled out my camera.
Here's the Magic Stripe socks I made. Eh. I'm donating them to the Dulaan Project.


Here's the cast on and first row of Martha in Dale Baby Ull.


And the beginning of a Faroese Shawl.


This is the beginning of a top-down bolero in Cotton Fleece.


And this is some coopworth that I spun and navajo-plied (very badly) a few weeks ago.


I just spent an hour trying to figure out where I have a mistake in row 8 of my shawl. Grrr...

Weekend Update

I've worked the sale at the Fiber Gallery for the last two days. I'm working again tomorrow. There's still a lot of good stuff so stop by if you can.

I finished the first five rows of the Faroese shawl. 2100 stitches. Yow. And I just finally cast on for Martha. I will take millions of photos tomorrow. I have all sorts of new yarn and stuff from the sale and my birthday, etc. I must get my hands on the camera.

Feeling Lazy

Boy, do I feel lazy today. Am I still logy from my huge birthday dinner at Geneva last night? I am sun sick from the 80° weather? Or am I worn out from casting on 421 stitches last night for a new project?

Yeah, you heard me. 421. Four hundred and twenty one. Stitches. That I cast on. Last night--and I mean all night. Flush with the success of Birch I wanted to start a new lace project. Then I saw that there's a knitalong for A Gathering of Lace. Well, sign me up! Then I spent quite some time at the Knitter's Guild meeting debating with my friend, Rose, over which project to knit, what yarn I could use (had to be from stash--I've also joined the Stashbusters knitalong), etc. I decided on the Faroese Shawl using Knitpicks's Alpaca Cloud in Mist. I have knit half a row today and I'm all worn out.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

Thursdays are For What the Hell is This?

A huge step up from those pesky analog row counters. It adds and subtracts. Wow. Beacuse so many knitters can't add or subtract. Unlike chimps or pigeons.

For anyone considering spending the $17.50 on this, I have a propostion. Send the money to me and I'll come and whack you upside your head. Oh, and I'll teach you to add and subtract.

Not Really Worth the Wait

Well, Kim Hargreaves finally got her site up and running. After all the waiting and anticipation, I am disappointed. The designs are all pretty blah and they are only available as kits. What do you think?

Things

**Warning: No knitting content. Only funny kid stuff.**

I found this "book" that my almost 7 year old son wrote following his little brother's birthday. I thought it was very funny and wanted to post it. I held off until I saw this on Benedetta's blog last night. I left all the spelling, etc. as I found it.

Things we need more of
Games
Comics
Scary Movies
Pizza
Hot Dogs
Potato Chips
Harry Potter Movies
Trips To Hawaii
Money

Things we can do wthout
Cats
Babie Movies
Cranky Little Brothers
Balloon Lagoon
Cariboo
Girl Movies

Things I want
Gamecube
Harry Potter 3 Game
Scooby Doo 2
Harry Potter Lego
Batman
Batman Beyond
Mochi

Things I Don't Want
Blues Clues
Dora
Snow White
Pocahontas
Beauty and the Beast
Another Crazy Brother

Things That I have and Like
Harry Potter
Wave Race
Spicy Chicken Wings
Hot Dogs
Bulgogi
Cake
Super Blow Pop

Things That I Have and Don't Like
Pocahontas
Beauty and the Beast
Snow White
Little Brother
Winnie the Pooh
Cat

Things That Are Good Presents
Baby Movies
Dora
Blues Clues
Pocahontas
Beauty
Snow White
Winnie the Pooh
Cat

Things That are not Good Presents
Food
Gameboy Color
Bulgogi
Cake
Blow pop
Posters
BED
Garfield comics
Sense of Humor

100%

I can't believe it's done. I can hardly breathe I'm so excited. And scared. I keep thinking that I'll wake up in the morning to discover that I didn't actually finish the shawl and that it's just a tangled pile of silky mohair.


Breathe, Jess. Just breathe.


Birch from Rowan 34
Kidsilk Haze in Toffee
US 8 needle
Started February 26, 2005

Thanks Old Navy Chick!

While I was paying for some cheap clothes today at Old Navy, the cashier said, "I love your sweater."
I'm wearing Rogue today and blurted out like a hopped-up schoolgirl, "Thanks! I made it myself."
Old Navy Chick stared at me, goggle-eyed and replied, "You mean, you, like, knit it yourself?"
"Uh huh."
"I am, like, so totally impressed."

I would also like to thank yesterday's Sneak attendee who put on his comment card that I was "hot."

Birch Watch

171 rows, 91.7% done.

Update

133 rows, 80.1% done.