tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88273866398019142292024-02-19T09:46:44.397-06:00A Knitting JourneyIn this blog I will talk about what knitting means to me in my life and will document my knitting as I progress from the beginner level. Come along and join me on my journey of knitting...Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-26516565356888932562012-01-03T02:18:00.000-06:002012-01-03T02:18:19.745-06:00Happy New Year!!!I just wanted to say Happy New Year!!! We've been busy with our new baby boy and the holidays, but I have good intentions of writing more soon! Our new little boy, Isaac, decided to come 5 weeks early on July 19, 2011. He is doing really well and is 5 months old now. Needless to say, things have been pretty hectic in our household. I did manage to finish knitting his little sweater and a hat, and will post pictures as soon as I have washed it and sew on buttons. I have also knitted a new little creation that I will share soon. As for now, this big mama had better get in bed...<br />
Sweet Dreams!<br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-7369136462922553982011-06-01T20:30:00.001-05:002011-06-01T20:33:34.051-05:00How long does it take to knit a "5 hour" baby sweater?I hope this post finds you doing well! I don't know what it is like in your neck of the woods, but here in Alabama, it already feels like summer (upper 90's). For someone who is going to be pregnant into August, this is not good. I need spring to feel like spring! :) I can see that there is a lot of air conditioning, ice cold drinks, and swimming in my future. Oh! and don't forget my favorite fat-free ice cream! : d <br />
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As for knitting, I have a brand new project to share with you! I just got the yarn yesterday. My local yarn store, Yarn Expressions, is having a stash sale, as well as a store sale. The stash sale includes lots of yarn that customers have donated for charity, and the price per skein is usually $2-$4, though there are a few luxury yarns that are a little more. Also, there are a lot of yarns in the regular store that are on sale for 40% off! Well, yesterday I took advantage of both sales! I got three skeins of sock yarn for $3 a skein (cotton, wool, and elastic nylon), which I intend on using for baby bootees. (I am hoping the elasticity will help them stay on baby feet.) I also got three skeins of Cascade Baby Alpaca (usually $12.50) for $7.50 a skein. I am so excited about my finds!<br />
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I do believe the Cascade Baby Alpaca is the softest yarn I have ever felt, and I know it is the softest yarn I have ever knitted with. I was originally going to knit another baby cocoon, but after seeing one of the color ways, quickly decided that I needed to knit a baby sweater for my new little boy coming in August. I have to check my gauge, but I am hoping it will fit him this winter. <br />
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Last night my husband helped me wind one of the skeins into a ball (not fun for either of us. How I look forward to the day when I can get a swift!). I also looked through my baby patterns. I decided to start the 5 hour baby boy sweater. Today I finished the yoke, only to realize that the pattern doesn't give directions for buttonholes at any point. So, I may be starting over with the directions I found online. (I am pretty set on buttons and don't understand the concept of a sweater that you cannot close in anyway, especially on a wiggly baby.)<br />
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<b>The 5 Hour Baby Sweater Challenge</b><br />
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Now, for the fun part...I have decided to see just how long it actually takes me to knit the "5 hour" baby boy sweater. Will it take 5 hours, or will I be able to get it done more quickly? Maybe it will take me a lot longer than 5 hours. We'll see. My prediction is that it will take me longer than 5 hours. I will be logging my time and will reveal the details when I finish. Come back soon and find out!<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-85343379703238915592011-04-20T14:18:00.002-05:002011-04-20T14:29:12.868-05:00A Knitting Renaissance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_eBcL_PETcUOJrOC2y36xK-VSnWKiwxxpRraJ9DrtRGlieMdlZsR3WYt0NAun2CzTcZfULLegVZxDGJ6kb7RblM5SmaFy7mPYvpFDC6EzhCrJOdipcen4ltnpDF1xZihjnzSNRgQlS9TE/s1600/Copy+of+Knitting+Cosette%2527s+Sweater+3.19.11+029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_eBcL_PETcUOJrOC2y36xK-VSnWKiwxxpRraJ9DrtRGlieMdlZsR3WYt0NAun2CzTcZfULLegVZxDGJ6kb7RblM5SmaFy7mPYvpFDC6EzhCrJOdipcen4ltnpDF1xZihjnzSNRgQlS9TE/s320/Copy+of+Knitting+Cosette%2527s+Sweater+3.19.11+029.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br />
I'm back! And I'm so glad to say that I have been knitting away! As you already know, I have been sick for quite a while with morning sickness. It was about 2 1/2 months of feeling nauseated all day, everyday. Thankfully, that passed. Unfortunately, though, we started getting virus after virus in our house. One time I even got bronchitis. Well, we are all well now and are greatly anticipating the arrival of our new baby boy in August! We can hardly wait! <br />
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I have been doing tons of things around the house to get organized for our new baby. We have the crib set up and I have been doing a LOT of reorganization and work around the house. Nesting at its finest. Now I am at a point where I can just gradually finish things up over the next couple of months. This week is a recoup week for me from all the work. And I have been knitting, knitting, knitting! It has been like a knitting renaissance for me and I am loving it! It's not that I have been spending tons of time knitting, but I have been able to add it in here and there and even finish some projects. I can't wait to share all my finished objects as well as new projects with you!<br />
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<b>Cosette's Sweater</b><br />
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Last month I finally finished Cosette's sweater, which is the "embroidered jacket" by Debbie Bliss! I am so glad that I have one of Debbie Bliss's books to learn from. She gave wonderful instructions for finishing her knitted garments. Now I am happy to reveal it to you! Tada!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I learned a lot while knitting this sweater: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Moss stitch is beautiful, but takes a long time to complete. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Wool yarn is wonderful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. How to knit and sew together a sweater (this is my first!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. How to wash a wool sweater, and block it (though all the pictures above were taken before I blocked it, except the one of my daughter wearing the sweater).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. If you have to sew something up, just bite the bullet and do it and it will go quickly. It is actually fun, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I decided I wanted to make a rainbow baby blanket. I found a super easy garter stitch pattern on Ravelry called, "Super Easy Baby Blanket," by Purl Soho. I pulled different types and brands of yarn from my stash in all the rainbow colors, and bought the yellow specifically for this project. Since they are all different brands and blends of wool, I decided to knit a swatch first to see how they would all knit together and wash up. The swatch contains all the colors, and I knitted it big enough so that it could be a baby doll blanket for my daughter. I am very pleased with how it came out, and I plan on starting the actual baby blanket soon. If you are interested in the pattern, which really is super easy, it is available for free here: <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/super-easy-baby-blanket/">http://www.purlbee.com/super-easy-baby-blanket/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last project I finished recently I actually started and finished in the same day. It is the, "Laurel Love Cocoon," by Melissa Riley. It is adorable!!! It is basically a little knitted sack for newborns to snuggle and sleep in. I used some of the thick and thin Cherry Treehill yarn that I bought at Stitches South. It is a wool and silk blend yarn and the color is called, "mint." Since it is a thick and thin yarn, it looks a little different than the original. I knitted it on size 13 double pointed needles (instead of using the magic loop method that the pattern calls for). I actually knit the whole thing in 4 hours! I could hardly believe it! I have never knit anything so quickly. (It was my first time to knit with bulky yarn on such a large sized needles.) I will definitely be making more of these!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also started knitting Jean Grennhowe's topsy turvy Cinderella doll for my daughter. She is really into Cinderella right now, and I am in such a mood to knit toys. I will put up pictures when it is finished. Who knows, at the rate I'm going, that could be really soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-16281599496601817132011-01-19T12:01:00.000-06:002011-01-19T12:01:58.664-06:00Feeling Sick for a Good Reason ; )Well, I wish that I could say that I have been knitting away! Alas, I have been feeling very sick and haven't been up to it. But, at least it is good news! We are having another baby! I have been feeling sick since right before Christmas, and can hardly wait until I feel better. Then I will have energy again and will be knitting away!!!<br />
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I have almost finished the sweater for Cosette. The knitting is done, but I have to finish sewing it together. (I hope I don't end up being one of the people that knit things, but never sew them together.) As soon as I feel a little better, I am going to finish that up. One thing that I have learned from this sweater: Moss stitch takes forever! It does look good, though.<br />
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I have started on a baby sweater, but like I said, haven't felt up to moving forward on it. As soon as the naseau goes away, I will be working on the baby sweater, getting some baby yarn, and working on designing some more patterns.<br />
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My pattern on Knitpicks is doing well, by the way. They reknit it and put some new pictures into their New Year catalogue. Sales are going great, and this has become a great blessing to us. Check out the new pics here: <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/cfpatterns/pattern_display.cfm?ID=10449220">The Warmth of Love Neck Warmer</a>. I have two more ideas that I will submit soon. They are also neck warmers. Can't wait!<br />
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Enjoy knitting!!!!<br />
Faith Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-29384671791144491942010-09-10T22:08:00.002-05:002010-09-10T22:12:17.079-05:00Wonderful News!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAGcL9zoQs3sqmBzcFnX1IiS9Dyay6Mq9pUuDeSRJyusd_UUsC5Fk21axtgVISCtcqH84VQ2OB8TwBn5FEGkDWbeHmhpn0-uPxVt5JzihyEqdzdgh3rBGrx8bl2QdFls46491up9OWzSC/s1600/Copy+of+Copy+of+Misc.+6.9.10+667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAGcL9zoQs3sqmBzcFnX1IiS9Dyay6Mq9pUuDeSRJyusd_UUsC5Fk21axtgVISCtcqH84VQ2OB8TwBn5FEGkDWbeHmhpn0-uPxVt5JzihyEqdzdgh3rBGrx8bl2QdFls46491up9OWzSC/s320/Copy+of+Copy+of+Misc.+6.9.10+667.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Well, we have moved and are finally settled in! Our kitchen, living room, den, bathroom and bedrooms are now live-able and comfortable. We still have more to do in them regarding decorating and details, but they are neat and inviting, so I am happy! There are still a few rooms to work in, but we will gradually get those finished as well. <br />
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I haven't been able to pick up my knitting at all, which is about to drive me nuts! My knitting is scattered throughout the house, so hopefully sometime soon I can consolidate and organize it. At least I did pack it up well, so I don't have to worry about the condition of it. I must finish Cosette's sweater and start on a shawl and Christmas presents ASAP!<br />
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I have been so busy that I haven't even gotten to tell you about my wonderful news! I noticed that on KnitPicks they have really neat patterns for only $1.99 that were written by independent designers. I thought that it was really neat that people could put their patterns on there and so I read about the program. The designers retain all the rights to the pattern, and they get 100% of the profits. I thought the program sounded like it was really fair and a great opportunity. So, I decided that I would send them my pattern idea with pictures of Nathan's neck warmer that I made him for Valentine's Day. (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faith717/warmth-of-love-neck-warmer-in-grey-wool">Here</a> it is on Ravelry.)<br />
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They were interested! They sent me some of their yarn so that I could knit up a sample, Knitpicks' Swish Worsted in Allspice. The yarn is great! It is 100% wool, but is very soft. After I finished knitting the neck warmer, I loved trying it on! (I was only hoping that if all else failed, they would send the neck warmer back to me so I could wear it this winter! The yarn feels luxurious!) I took notes and pictures during the knitting and sewing process. Then, afterwards I typed up a pattern.<br />
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After finishing everything, I sent it all in to Knitpicks and began waiting for a response. It turns out that they liked it and decided to include it on their website!!! Here is the <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Warmth_of_Love_Neck_Warmer__D10449220.html%20%20">link</a> if you want to check it out on KnitPicks. I would love to hear what you think! <br />
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Here are more pictures of the neck warmer which show the different ways that you can wear it:<br />
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This is the first pattern that I have designed, and it is very simple. However, you can wear the neck warmer in many ways; and it can be knit for men, women, and children. You can also use any type of yarn, such as wool, cotton, etc. Change up the texture by using tweed. It all depends on the look and feel you are going for. <br />
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Please let me know what you think! I am super excited about it!<br />
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I had better go for now. I hope that you are all knitting away and getting excited about the Fall! Pumpkins, fall colors, golden leaves crunching under your feet, brisk breeze on your face, beautiful mountain scenes... I love the fall and can hardly wait for it to arrive and to curl up in an afghan and knit away!<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-34512471712426751192010-06-29T13:43:00.002-05:002010-07-29T15:55:17.816-05:00Moving and ShakingWell, "hectic but blessed" are the best words to describe my life right now, which is why you haven't heard from me in a while. My husband has graduated summa cum laude from UAH, and started a great new job last week. God just blessed us with a wonderful rental home on a nearby mountain, also! I am exstatic about it! It was built somewhere around the 60's, but has all new windows, refinished hardwood floors, and a new bathroom. The kitchen is huge, but very vintage. Luckily I love old and vintage things, so I think it will be kind of fun to have a kitchen like that, at least for a while. The house is about 3 times larger than the apartment we were seriously considering, but it is less expensive. It also has a really large back yard which is like a clean slate just waiting to be landscaped. I could hardly ask for more. Praise the Lord!<br />
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We will be moving the first weekend in August, so it may be a few weeks before I post again. Then again, you never know. If I get really excited about something, it may be hard for me to stay off the computer. Otherwise, I will be packing, cleaning, moving, and knitting. I have been moving along on Cosette's sweater, and will be sharing another project with you soon. If I can only put the packing tape down...<br />
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Talk to you soon!<br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-51790919940534992462010-05-12T23:53:00.001-05:002010-05-13T00:01:42.926-05:00Exclamations of Joy!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEA3PG-Gl4fOxNh_sv1Ezsaqqa2ccigamdbVqdBlIlgpO3IEFp-umDv6L0S09DZqYUFjlSVKUy8NWk_x7PYTneRHmaWNs2YZgurZnkbCSv3S-dW9SIBdCzofTCPvKtIolxro91Xz-r6vY/s1600/Knitting,+Organizing,+etc.+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEA3PG-Gl4fOxNh_sv1Ezsaqqa2ccigamdbVqdBlIlgpO3IEFp-umDv6L0S09DZqYUFjlSVKUy8NWk_x7PYTneRHmaWNs2YZgurZnkbCSv3S-dW9SIBdCzofTCPvKtIolxro91Xz-r6vY/s320/Knitting,+Organizing,+etc.+006.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Knitting Needle and Notions Organization Day</div><br />
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Hello! I have so much great news! I am doing so much better physically! Plus, I have been knitting a lot lately, and can't wait to share with you! I have also organized my yarn stash and needles! But some of the most wonderful news is that my husband just finished school!!! I can hardly believe it! He took his last exam yesterday, and will graduate on Saturday! Have you noticed that every sentence ends with exclamation points?! It is because I am that excited!!! :D<br />
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Soon we will begin our preparations for finding a new place to live and will begin the process of moving. While moving does not tend to be the most fun process, I am not as worried about it this time, as we do not have as much stuff to pack and move. Things have gotten a little messy since I have been sick and injured, but I am trying to gradually straighten up. Today I organized my yarn stash, knitting needles and knitting notions. Below is a description of what I did to organize them:<br />
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<b>Knitting Needle Organization </b><br />
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I used to sell Mary Kay, and every time I bought a hand held mirror (for customers to look at during a presentation), it came in a small, clear, zippered pouch. I kept all of them to use for “something” in the future. Well, I recently decided that they would be perfect for storing my circular needles. Today I finally put them to use.<br />
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Since I only have 9 of these pouches, I put two sizes in each pouch. I made little labels for each pouch and punched a hole in them so that I can attach them to the zippers. For now I have them right inside of the clear pouch. One of the pouches I also labeled for double pointed needles (dpns), and one for misc. big needles.<br />
I also have two enfamil roll up pouches that I received when my daughter was born (the hospital gives these to everyone), and have all my extra notions, purse handles, etc. stored in them now. Both of those and the needle pouches are resting in a huge index card holder.<br />
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I only have a few pairs of straight needles, and haven’t figured out what to do with them. All my vases are in storage right now, so I may have to wait until after we move to organize them.<br />
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<b>Yarn Stash Organization</b><br />
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I have all my yarn sealed in plastic bags, and then stored in large plastic storage bins with lids. Well, I have received and bought some more yarn in the past several months, and have also started and finished projects, etc. So, basically the yarn stash was starting to take over our bedroom. Today I went through it all, consolidated it, and organized it. My acrylic yarn is in one bin; cotton and cotton-blends in one bin; and wool, alpaca, and other animal fiber yarns in a third bin. All of these are stacked on one another neatly.<br />
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Breath in, Breath out...peace and calm from organization. Now tomorrow I will do another portion of our room and gradually it will all get done! :)<br />
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Have a great, restful and peaceful night,<br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-71749051575637295472010-04-29T22:43:00.003-05:002010-05-12T23:32:56.754-05:00Stitches South was Awesome!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<b>The Next Hurdle</b><br />
Well, there is good news, and there is bad news. I have started feeling very energetic lately! I think that I may finally be through with walking pneumonia, and hopefully this time for good! As long as I continue to get enough rest at night, and not run myself into the ground with too many activities and chores packed in, I think I'm good. That's the good news.<br />
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The bad news is...last night while checking in on my toddler my back went out. :( I was about to go to bed and checked on her one last time. I had to put her blanket on, move dolls away from her face, etc. (You know, what all Moms do before they can properly rest at night.) Well, when I was leaning over the side of the crib, my back went out. I really don't know exactly what's wrong, but it seems very similar to what happened last time. Anyway, my sweet husband took me to the chiropractor and ran errands with me today. <br />
Needless to say, today is an impromptu "big-girl bed" day. I wasn't sure when we would try this, but since lifting her into and out of the crib (and obviously leaning over the crib) is so hard for me and my mother-in-law, we decided that today is the day. Cosette picked out her comforter, and had to have Tinker Bell. This afternoon Daddy is going to put together her big-girl bed, and I hope that all of her excitement lasts and that she sleeps comfortably under Tinker Bell tonight. Hopefully crossing one's fingers isn't bad for the back.<br />
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<b>On the Knitting Front: Stitches South!</b><br />
There is plenty of great news to share with you about knitting! Stitches South was G-R-E-A-T!!! My Mom and I had a blast shopping on Saturday! We were there all day Saturday and it was a "shop 'till you drop" day. I was shopping right up until the last moment when it closed. My Mom gave me a huge blessing by giving me some shopping money to add to mine, so I was able to get some really great yarn and patterns!<br />
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My favorite vendors to buy yarn were <a href="http://www.discontinuedbrandnameyarn.com/"><b>The Discontinued Brand Name Yarn</b></a> (DBNY) and Webs. My Mom and I had shopped around for a while and I took tons of notes jotting down the vendor number and what I was interested in. I wanted to make my money stretch, and I didn't want to get carried away buying things just to find that I really wanted something else. Well, eventually we found DBNY and I fell in love with their Henry's Attic China Beach yarn, which are thick and thin 85% merino wool/15% silk blend hanks, and specifically one color: Amethyst. And it was only $18 with an extra 20% taken off at the register! Man-o-man, I was not going to let these hanks get away. I didn't care what else I saw, I had to have these. I got two hanks (the last two) and then kept shopping.<br />
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Well, after shopping for a while, taking more notes, tallying up costs, and figuring out what I really really wanted, I decided that I wanted to go back to DNBY to look some more. Time was running out, and I didn't want to miss out on the wonderful yarns and deals there. Well, to make a long story short, I ended up buying three more hanks of the exact same yarn, but in different colors: Mint, Mulberry, and Lake Blue. I know what I like! <br />
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Here are my beautiful hanks before and after winding.<br />
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Oh, by the way, Cosette claimed two of the hanks as hers. ;) Here are some cute pictures of her helping and otherwise being cute.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Do you think she has a chance but to be a yarnie and master knitter? : D She already wants to knit and as soon as she possibly can, I am sure she will be clicking away, knitting needles in hand. </div><br />
I have all kinds of things that I want to knit with this yarn, but I think the first thing that I will knit with it is a pattern I came across on Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bitty-bump">Bitty Bump</a>. It is so cute and the designer, Gina Bonomo, told me how to adjust the pattern so that the sweater will fit Cosette. It is supposed to be great for beginners, and I can hardly wait to start it. I will probably knit it up in the pink yarn that Cosette claimed (Mulberry). ;)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">At <a href="http://www.yarn.com/"><b>Webs</b></a> I really loved the Berroco Vintage Family pattern book, and kept thinking about it while we shopped. It was my last purchase of the day, and one of the wonderful people working there helped me find the yarn for it at the last minute. She was so sweet and very patient! The yarn is luscious and was only $6 a hank! Unbelievable! I really want to make the sweater on the cover, but am interested in others in the book as well. I bought the yarn it called for Berroco Vintage, color: Breezeway. It is 50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon. I really <i>love</i> the color.</div><br />
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<b>Neat and Famous Folks at Stitches South</b><br />
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We also got to meet some really great people while we shopped at Stitches South. The vendors were really wonderful and very helpful. One of them even taught me how to spin! I got to try spinning on a two different types of drop spindles. The usual kind (not sure what it is called) and the Turkish kind, which looks kind of like an airplane propeller. I have had an interest in spinning for a while, but just haven't had the time or money to spend on it. I decided to wait on it for at least a little while, but I know that I will be picking it up right around the corner, and I can't wait! You can visit this vendor here: <a href="http://www.upperroomstudio.blogspot.com/"><b>Upper Room Studio</b></a><br />
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I also got to meet some famous people! The inventors/owners of Ravelry, Jess and Casey, and their team were there. They were SO unbelievably nice, and it was so neat to get to see them in person. They took several pictures with us and were super friendly. All knitters, crocheters, and spinners who are a part of Ravelry know very well what a gift they have given us by inventing Ravelry and offering it to us for free. I know my knitting life would never be the same without Ravelry! It is an addiction all unto its own.<br />
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Check out our cool picture:<br />
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We also met Lily Chin (she was about to leave, so sorry, no picture). She was really nice, but I honestly didn't know much about her at first. (Remember, I am fairly new to the whole knitting world.) My Mom told me a little bit about her while we were there, and that she did magnificent fine gauge knitting. Well, after I got home and looked through a few knitting magazines, I found a whole article about her. You can also read about her <a href="http://www.lilychinsignaturecollection.com/biography.php">here</a>. She is amazing! I only wish I could have known before meeting her. Then I would have taken my magazine for her to sign. She is really cool and superbly talented!<br />
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If you are ever even considering going to a Stitches event (I heard about Stitches West while I was there), I would highly recommend going! My Mom and I really had a wonderful day! At one point I leaned over to her and said, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if this was a store that you could go to anytime you wanted?" Be still my heart!<br />
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I have much more to write, but really ought to go knit!<br />
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Wow, I can't believe it has only been a month since I have posted. It seems like it has been forever! Let's just say walking pneumonia is harder to get over than one would think. I have been dealing with it off and on since November, and I thought I was over it...then I started getting sick again the weekend of Easter. That Monday I had to go to the doctor and found out it was still walking pneumonia. Sheesh! I could hardly belive it! Well, more meds and lots of rest...Yesterday I went forward at church for prayer and now today I have more energy than I have had in a long time. Thank you Jesus!!!<br />
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Well, I would like to say that I have been making tons of wonderful knitting garments during this time, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Most of the time, all I have felt like doing is resting, and I had to kind of ration my energy for the most essential tasks of the day. (Taking care of Cosette, cooking, cleaning up our dishes, and watering the garden.) Other than that, I slept and, you guessed it, rested. I did occasionally knit a little, specifically while waiting for hours in the doctors' offices. I knitted on the neck warmer that I still haven't gotten to tell you about (but will soon) and at home I knitted a dishcloth.<br />
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<b>Conversation about Knitting</b><br />
While knitting at the doctor's office, I got into a really neat conversation about knitting with a man, about my age, which was surprising. We were sitting there for a while when he finally said that he was intrigued, couldn't take it any longer, and had to ask what I was knitting. Apparently his family likes to knit stockings, and he was trying to figure out if that is what I was knitting. I told him about the neck warmer that I was knitting, and about the one that I knitted for my husband. We talked for a while about knitting, sewing, and being creative in general. He had asked his girl friend to get him a sewing machine for Christmas, which he got, and he is now using it for his current project, which is re-upholstering his boat seats. It was a nice conversation.<br />
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<b>I miss Knitting!</b><br />
All in all, I have mostly started to re-forge a desire to knit again, and I have been thinking of all the luscious yarn in my stash, just waiting to be unearthed and knitted into beautiful garments and luxurious textiles. The beautiful hues of teal, fuschia, purple, creme, and vintage sea foam green are beckoning me, calling me, to twirl them into the wondrous fabric that we all know so well. Ahh, stretchy garter stitch, and Ooh, silky smooth stockinette...The patterns that I have thumbed through, and dreamed over, now flip through my head, as I make mental notes and plans for my future projects. I also have been thinking about the projects that I have already started, and have been building my desire to finish them, as well. Soon, my needles shall be clicking full speed ahead once again! <br />
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<b>Stitches South-This weekend!!! </b><br />
I think it will all come to a wonderful apex this weekend, when my Mom and I will make our first pilgrimage to Stitches South! Wow! It will be my first knitting festival, and I plan to indulge in the vast array of fiber that will surround me, delighting my sixths sense, (you know, the knitting sense). I can just see myself picking up hanks of wool, alpaca, and angora, and enjoying their soft plys as I dream more and more about what I will knit. I will be using my $20 birthday gift from my husband there this weekend, so I will definitely have to be picky and choosy, but I can hardly wait! Just taking it all in will be a wonderful experience, one that will be a first for both my Mom and Me. Of course, I will tell you how it goes. But for now...I must go and rest! :)<br />
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Have a great night,<br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-1209449549787087622010-03-10T23:49:00.002-06:002010-03-10T23:56:18.090-06:00A Blessed Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfECWARSnXk9BUi1Fcy0ZZqMGgcIOSSYgxYnM9v8Ff9gyS-IFD6crxtpnn4I6c2JtFrEIdnRs4VUIBqUKRTkXMiJCSoWnDAaaoA7OJGyzvKNdERSQbiNLiBxtoSm_ELolaKHC9xDeOFOX/s1600-h/DSC03467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfECWARSnXk9BUi1Fcy0ZZqMGgcIOSSYgxYnM9v8Ff9gyS-IFD6crxtpnn4I6c2JtFrEIdnRs4VUIBqUKRTkXMiJCSoWnDAaaoA7OJGyzvKNdERSQbiNLiBxtoSm_ELolaKHC9xDeOFOX/s320/DSC03467.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Wow! do I have a lot to talk about! I don't know where to start. I have all kinds of news to share with you, including what I would call Winning the Knitting Lottery for my birthday! (No gambling was involved!) <br />
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<b>My Birthday</b><br />
My birthday came around the other day, and got all kinds of wonderful knitting-related and non-knitting related gifts! It was great. <br />
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<b>From my Mom (my knitting pusher) ;)</b><br />
I had told my Mom about the Knit Picks 40% off book sale (or maybe she told me), and that there were several things that I would love to have that I put on my wish list. She remembered that and gave me a gift certificate a little early so that I could take advantage of the sale. You will never believe what I was able to get for $50! I got three books (<i>Amigurumi Knits</i>, <i>Color Sense</i>, and <i>Knitting Lingerie Style</i>), two skeins of beautiful sock yarn (Imagination: Damsel), a stitch holder, two cable needles, and a packet of Knit Picks stitch markers (plus free shipping). So exciting! Thanks Mom!<br />
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This was my first Knit Picks order, and it was so fun to order and receive such wonderful knitting goodies. I have heard that it takes a long time to get a Knit Picks order, but this one didn't take too long. I highly recommend checking them out. My Mom says that they have sales pretty often, and actually their prices are already so great. You can check them out here: <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">www.knitpicks.com.</a> <br />
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<b>Mom's Visit</b><br />
Alright, while the Knit Picks order was extremely awesome, it doesn't end there. When my actual birthday weekend came around, my Mom came to see me. We had a lot of fun! We hung out, went to the salon (I had a hair appointment), and went to an auction with my husband's parents. Well, my Mom also brought me some more wonderful gifts from her personal knitting stash. Okay, this is what I mean by winning the knitting lottery. My Mom didn't just bring me a few skeins of yarn that she didn't want anymore, she brought me bags of luxury yarn that she didn't want anymore! She also brought me several books and patterns, including all of her Jean Greenhowe books (more about that in an other post)!!! Shock, awe, speechlessness... <br />
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This is the yarn that she gave me:<br />
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9 skeins of Cascade Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool) in a beautiful teal color. (She had seen me drooling over it when I visited her and remembered.);<br />
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9 skeins of Classic Yarns Cashsoft DK in red (It looks kind of orangy in this picture, but it isn't.)<br />
(57% extra fine merino wool, 33% microfibre, and 10% cshmere). Wow! Cashmere? Need I say more?;<br />
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10 skeins of the same Classic Yarns Cashsoft DK, but in ecru (more cashmere and merino!);<br />
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9 skeins of Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK (50% acrylic, 50% nylon) in a pretty, light yellow shade (perfect for charity knitting, gifts, or future babies!);<br />
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and 5 skeins of Classic Yarns Silk Wool DK (50% merino wool, 50% silk) in a pretty muted seafoam green/mint green color (I am loving vintage colors lately!).<br />
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It is so exciting to be such a new knitter, and to have so much wonderful yarn in my stash. My Mom knows that I have little money, and she sees how much I love knitting and blesses me so! Now my mind is trying to figure out what things to knit with this beautiful yarn, in addition to the other beautiful yarn my Mom has given me in the past. I can't knit quick enough! This was such an amazing birthday present!<br />
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<b>Birthday Present from my Husband</b><br />
My husband is so great, and he really pays attention to "those little nuggets about me" (comedian Kevin James quote). :) He remembers what I like, and usually gets me very thoughtful gifts. Well, this year money is really tight, so he made me a gift certificate that I can cash in a few weeks from now. It is for $20 of Knit Picks merchandise! Yay! More Knit Picks! I already know what I want to get: the <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/cfpatterns/pattern_display.cfm?ID=10037220">"Andrea Shawl" pattern</a> and the suggested yarn. When I saw the shawl, I instantly wanted it. [I am really starting to think that I may be a product knitter. I have to really love the item or it has to be something that the recipient would really love for me to have the desire to make it. Practicality works, too (as in dishcloths for example). Of course, I love the process too...] Anyway, "I want that!" :D (I must watch "Napolean Dynamite" again really soon!)<br />
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<b>Not Knitting Related, but Really Cool</b><br />
Well, I got another amazing gift for my birthday and I love it! My mother-in-law has been letting me use her antique vanity for a while. I think it is so neat, and it is so practical too. Well, the other day she told me it is my birthday present! :D I love antiques and vintage things, and this vanity matches our antique bedroom suite very well and is so neat. What an amazing birthday gift! Unconventionality is grand! :) I love it! <br />
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I got other presents, cards, meals, and cakes from my family and friends, too. It has been so great getting these gifts, but it is the feeling of love that was given to me that was truly wonderful. The thought and sentiment behind every card, gift, greeting and hug meant so much to me. It is nice to feel like people really notice you, notice things about you, and want to show you love and make you happy. It is not the nice gifts that make the difference, it is the people in your life that make you truly rich. I hope all of you can experience that kind of true wealth.<br />
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Be blessed!<br />
Faith<br />
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<b>PS I have much more exciting news to share with you soon...:)</b>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-31238180321407766522010-02-11T22:29:00.002-06:002010-02-11T22:39:26.720-06:00Warm and Cozy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7r5KrNahv_I6jlQdV6Tn57ZY-bm4bsWzAngflz-UleBPWLfxyPHYYMO8FiaAfbJkbg_1AxXYBQXQukWno1YwwjYw79k1BmMepXli0rqQdvDEyoshlvIkYJiutHu0LTB8Z3lLV7GIJ6a4/s1600-h/DSC03436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7r5KrNahv_I6jlQdV6Tn57ZY-bm4bsWzAngflz-UleBPWLfxyPHYYMO8FiaAfbJkbg_1AxXYBQXQukWno1YwwjYw79k1BmMepXli0rqQdvDEyoshlvIkYJiutHu0LTB8Z3lLV7GIJ6a4/s320/DSC03436.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Warm and cozy, that is how I feel after finishing my first knitted article of clothing. It was also my first design, which makes me feel good too. I am going to wait to give you more details about this because it is a gift for my husband, and he is in the room as I am typing this. But it is driving me nuts not to be able to talk more in depth about it! It was so wonderful to put it on and feel how cozy and warm it is. I finally get to feel the luxury of knitting something myself, and wearing it.<br />
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I think it will be a great Valentine's gift for him, and I have the feeling that I will be making more of these in the future. More details to come...; D<br />
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<b>I <span style="color: red;"><3</span> Amigurumi</b><br />
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I found out about Amigurumi recently, which opened up another little world of knitted toys to me. Amigurumi is knitted or crocheted, Japanese dolls. It can be any little knitted or crocheted doll, really. A lot of them are very stylized, but some of them are very realistic. Some of Jean Greenhowe or Alan Dart's work would qualify. In fact, I found several great Amigurumi groups on Ravelry, and entered a contest with the most recent doll that I made (Jean Greenhowe's Winefred) <br />
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I also found a neat blog called <a href="http://mochimochiland.com/weblog">mochimochiland.com/weblog</a>. She has wonderful patterns that you can buy, as well as some that are free. The designer's name is Anna, and I encourage you to find her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/anna-hrachovec">on Ravelry</a> and look at her blog if you are interested in knitting little, adorable Amigurumi dolls.<br />
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I was looking for a pattern for little knitted hearts and found <a href="http://mochimochiland.com/weblog/2007/02/free-pattern-hearts/">her pattern</a>. Her hearts are so cute!!! They are super easy to make, also. (They are <i>not </i>knitted in the round, which is something I am just learning and can't do well yet.) I made two in one day. If I can do that while taking care of a 2 year old all day, you know that it is a really easy and quick knit. (I knit a row here and there.)<br />
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Here are two of the three hearts I have made so far (I gave one away before I could photograph it):<br />
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I also found a really great Amigurumi knitting book that I really want to get. I have looked all over for the best deals, and here is the best deal: Knit Picks! They are are having a 40% Sale on their books until February 22. I have two books that I really want to get: <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/cfbooks/book_display.cfm?ID=31256"><i>Amigurumi Knits</i></a> and <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/cfbooks/book_display.cfm?ID=30952"><i>The Knitter's Almanac</i></a> by Elizabeth Zimmerman. (I actually have a really long list of books that I want on Knit Picks and Amazon, but getting just those two on sale is a little more realistic for me.)<br />
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Please share with me your Valentine's projects. I would love to see them!<br />
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I hope you all have a Splended Valentine's Day!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, I turned in my submission for the Vanna's Choice Contest in time, but by the skin of my teeth. : D I was knitting up until the last minute, quite literally. If you remember, I found out about the contest only about 3 weeks before the deadline, so I was on a very <i>tight</i> deadline. (Being somewhat new to the amazing world of knitting sometimes has its disadvantages.) Anyway, I thought it would be fun to at least try to turn something in, and, it was! While I don't anticipate winning, I am very excited that I did this and entered the contest. It was a really neat experience. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 1: Shopping for Vanna's Choice Yarn </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I shopped for Vanna's Choice Yarn at Michael's, and bought a lot of yarn! I decided to come up with my own color combinations, and this proved more challenging than I had anticipated. I ended up picking a lot of different colors, thinking that I would return whatever I didn't use. After picking out my yarn, I had to look around at a few more things (who can resist browsing at a craft store?) I ran into a family friend and talked to a couple of shoppers. Everyone commented on how much yarn I was buying. I finally realized that because both mine and my daughter's coats, as well as the diaper bag, were filling up the entire bottom of the itsy bitsy, teeny weeny shopping cart, that it made my 10 or 15 skeins look like the entire shopping cart was filled and packed to the brim with yarn. No wonder they thought I was buying a ton of yarn! (Michael's, knitters and crafters everywhere emplore you to bring in some bigger carts.) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> A few days after buying the yarn, I finally got down to knitting. Then I realized that if I was going to use my own color choices, that I was going to have to make sure that they <i>all</i> went together well. There was not only clothing, but also shoes, hair, accessories, a pet, etc. Man, this was harder than it seemed. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">After choosing pink to start the doll's stockings, I started knitting away on the Jean Greenhowe pattern that I had picked out: Winefred's Wool Shop from the Little Dumpling Dolls, Part 1. Now I was into the knitting part of the project, and the real fun began. I had a deadline, and I was going to make it! But not without some distractions. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">During this mad dash for the finish line, I also decided that I <i>had to have</i> the Dumpling Dolls, Part 2 knitting booklet. I searched on Ebay and found several, however, they were going for absorbitent prices. One sold for about $45! These are wonderful booklets, and one could argue that Jean Greenhowe booklets are more than worth $45, especially this one since it is out of print. However, for one on a tight budget, what something is worth and how much you want it doesn't always win out over the pocket book and how much is in it. So, I kept looking. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>While I was looking for the Dumpling Dolls book, I found some other neat books on Ebay for great prices! One of the pattern books contains knitting patterns for Care Bear dolls and matching sweaters. I really loved the Care Bears when I was little, so this was nastalgic for me. I watched the shows and movies, and my best friend and I had fun playing with her Care Bear house and little figures. (We also loved Barbies, My Little Ponies, and Strawberry Shortcake.) I found several other booklets,which I won't go into now, but I have had a blast finding the most unique patterns, and most of them at extremely low prices. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, it seemed like I could find anything at a decent price, except the main booklet that I was looking for. I decided to post something in a Ravelry forum for Jean Greenhowe fans. I promptly got a reply from someone in Scotland who had several copies. She had found them in a dress shop in the Outer Hebrides Islands off the west coast of Scotland. The store stocks a small amount of yarn. The books were tucked away in a little box and seemed to have been from a previous owner, as the current owner didn't have any information about them. I am so thankful to her, as I was able to pay her 6 pounds, including shipping! (This was only about $9.50 in U.S. dollars!) It is on it's way, and I will be able to knit little vegetables and food for the Dumpling Dolls, as well as the little men. This definitely beats $45! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, my little booklet hunting detour was fun, but was a little distracting. It didn't keep me from knitting my doll, but did take away some of my time. (I am sure some of you Ravelholics out there can relate to something knitting-related taking away your knitting time.) Anyway, I continued to knit the doll, her shop counter, the yarn balls, etc. I decided not to knit the little dog, but to knit a little cat that I had seen in another Jean Greenhowe booklet. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It was a lot of fun knitting all these pieces and sewing it all together. My husband and I recently started the first season of "Lost," so I did a lot of the knitting while watching the show. (Please don't tell me anything!) My husband was very helpful, especially when I was stumped with color choices. He was the one to suggest I make Winefred's hair blonde, which I love! It goes well with her outfit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 6: Crossing the Finish Line </b> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I was knitting the little sweater that goes on the shop counter up until the last minute. I was knitting as quickly as I could and sewing it together. I was really disappointed in the construction of the shop counter, but there was no turning back. My time was getting away with me and midnight drew near. I had to fill out my application online, take and upload pictures, and get it all in on time. After all this, would I be able to complete my mission? The clock was ticking. I took pictures, uploaded, filled out the form, and submitted it....at 11:57 pm! Whewhh! I made it! So relieving. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 7: Incomplete? </b> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I decided that I should check my email to see if they emailed me a confirmation, and they did. It was delivered at 11:57 pm, so that was confirmation for me that I got it in on time by their standards. In fact, the email actually gave me a confirmation number. It also told me, however, that my four photographs had not uploaded correctly, and that my submission couldn't be considered without a photo. Oh no! I was so upset! What went wrong? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I logged into the Lion Brand website and uploaded the pictures again. Now it said that I had submitted it on February 2. That is no good! The deadline was February 1. So I promptly emailed the company to find out if everything was okay with my submission. I would have to wait until the next day to find out for sure. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The next morning the phone woke me up bright and early. Since I didn't recognize the number, I let it go to voicemail. When I checked it, I was shocked to find out that it was Lion Brand calling. They were just calling to tell me that I was, "good to go" with my submission. What a pleasant suprise! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So, that is basically the story of my first knitting contest experience. I am so glad I did it, despite the ups and downs (and interests) in life distracting me. I was able to pick out a pattern and yarn, knit it up, and submit it on time, however at the last minute it was. I would highly recommend this to every knitter out there. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Knitting!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Faith </div>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-39931241499156488962010-01-26T22:28:00.002-06:002010-01-26T22:38:14.399-06:00I have so much to be excited about in my little knitting world!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixubgENWEpwVa0c5N8Kqly0iiwsIGZrrTd0at-NOw8C0SLREUTzA-T04t7J7yI5JAJSddnLuc1_bprgupYI2hcZD8vr26LUn7ZBI1FMt9Bs3nCCNXAPyYEeS-8LpqnspUxgcI2S_Ral5lk/s1600-h/DSC03383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixubgENWEpwVa0c5N8Kqly0iiwsIGZrrTd0at-NOw8C0SLREUTzA-T04t7J7yI5JAJSddnLuc1_bprgupYI2hcZD8vr26LUn7ZBI1FMt9Bs3nCCNXAPyYEeS-8LpqnspUxgcI2S_Ral5lk/s320/DSC03383.JPG" /></a><br />
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<b>Plimoth Plantation Kit and the Search for Historically Authentic Knitting Needles </b><br />
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Yesterday I received the knitting kit from Plimoth Plantation! It came with a large skein of brown wool, a pattern for a flat cap, a flyer about the <a href="http://plimoth.org/press/pdf/knittersclub.pdf">knitting club at Plimoth Plantation</a>, and a note from Denise Lebica (manager of clothing and textiles at Plimoth).<br />
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I am so looking forward to knitting this up! Historical clothing and textiles is my passion! The only problem is that the pattern calls for #3 double point knitting needles, which I do not have yet. (I usually knit a little loosely, so I probably need #2's.) I would really like to get historically accurate knitting needles for this, for both the fun of it, and also because I would like the option of knitting on-site at the local museums while in period costume.<br />
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I have been doing research online regarding the types of knitting needles that people used throughout the last few centuries. I have also been reading "A History of Hand Knitting" and asking questions on Ravelry about this. What I have found out so far is that during the 17th and 18th centuries, people were using knitting needles, called knitting "pins," that were very thin, steel double pointed needles. (When I say thin, I mean really thin.) They knitted mostly in the round. They didn't start using wooden knitting needles with balls on the end (used to keep the knitted items from falling off) until around the middle of the 19th century when they started knitting flat pieces. So now I am looking for some thin, steel, double pointed needles in size 2, as historically accurate as possible. This is a project all unto itself!<br />
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The hat is knitted in the round, which means that it is now time for me to learn how to knit in the round. I have seen this done when my Mom was knitting socks, and I watched parts of a video on how to knit socks. However, I have never attempted it myself. I think I will just try to go by the pattern and see if I can do it. If I have problems I can call up my Mom or go to the local yarn store.<br />
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<b>My Pink Needles!</b><br />
Something really great happened to me the other day! I have been purging, sorting, organizing and cleaning a lot lately. Sunday I worked on organizing my craft supply cart and shelves. (I converted Cosette's diaper changing table into a craft cart. I love it!) While going through everything I found the pink, plastic knitting needles on which my Mom taught me how to knit as a child!!!! So exciting and cool! I had no idea that I still had them! I showed them to Cosette and she, of course, loved them! Now when she is old enough, I can teach her on the same needles that my Mom taught me on! How cool!<br />
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<b>Pic of Winter Mouse on Ravelry</b><br />
Another neat thing happened to me the other day! A volunteer editor on Ravelry asked me to give them permission to use the picture of my Winter Mouse as the featured picture on the Jean Greenhowe pattern page (on Ravelry). I couldn't hit the "yes" button fast enough! How flattering and exciting! (Of course, I think mine is one of two of those mouses on Ravelry, but hey! it is still so neat!)<br />
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<b>Neat Patterns</b><br />
Okay, maybe this is stretching it, but I am so excited about some neat patterns that I got in the mail today. I have been scoping out Jean Greenhowe's Little Dumpling Dolls 2 on Ebay (I am using part 1 for the Vanna White contest). Well, while I was looking for that book, I saw a lot of others that I liked. We are on a budget, so I have to be pretty choosy.<br />
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Today two came in the mail. I got Alan Dart's Gnomes at Home pattern book. It is for a little Gingerbread house and two little knomes that you knit. SO cute! I also got Jean Greenhowe's MacScarecrow Clan (A Scottish Scarecrow Family). SO neat!<br />
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There is also a <a href="http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/clan.html">story book</a> that Jean's daughter wrote, and that both she and Jean signed, that is all about the MacScarecrow family. I really want to get it some point in the future (oh, that budget!). Anyway, the MacScarecrow Clan is very cute, though I wasn't that interested until I found out about the storybook. I thought it was such a neat idea to be able to read Cosette stories and also knit her the characters. The pattern book also has a story in the back, so that should hold us until we can get the storybook someday. :D<br />
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Read more about the MacScarecrow Clan <a href="http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/macscarecrow.html">here</a>. <br />
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<b>Vanna Contest</b><br />
Well, I am almost done with the main doll that I will be admitting into the Vanna's Choice Contest. I still have a lot to do, though, so I must go so that I can knit away. I hope you will all be knitting away too!<br />
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Have fun on your knitting clouds!<br />
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</div>I have yet another new project to tell you about. I am entering a knitting contest! :D The other day I found out about a contest called the Vanna's Choice Contest. To enter the contest you have to make a project using Vanna's Choice, Vanna's Choice Baby, or Vanna's Glamour Yarn. It does not have to be your original design/pattern, but you can't violate copyright law (which basically means you have to have the designer's permission). There are 4 categories: Afghans and Throws, Baby and Kids, Hats and Scarves, and Gifts and Crafts. The deadline for the contest is February 1, 2010 (you have to apply to the contest with your photo by then). So...I have exactly 18 days to finish a project and get it in on time. :)<br />
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Here is a link to the website with more detailed information: <a href="http://www.vannaschoice.com/">http://www.vannaschoice.com/</a>. <br />
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<strong>My Project</strong><br />
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After looking at the winners from last year, and thinking about something that I could knit in about 3 weeks, I decided that a Jean Greenhowe design would be great for this. While the designs I have made so far are pretty simple, some of them are very elaborate. Just the kind of thing to enter into a contest like this.Sunday night I emailed Jean Greenhowe for permission to use one of her designs in the contest. Well, I got the reply Monday and they gave me permission! :D Yay!<br />
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So, last night I called my Mom and we brainstormed about what I could make to enter the contest. I know one of her Red Nosed Gange clowns would be the best, but I wasn't really feeling it, plus, as a new knitter I wasn't sure if I could get it done in time. <br />
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Check out a picture of the Jean Greenhowe clown, Sidney Slapstick, that my Mom made me when I was little. Hers is the avatar for the pattern on Ravelry. Can you tell I am a proud daughter? :D<br />
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</div>Well, after much discussion, we decided that the best one for me to knit was <a href="http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/dumpling3.html">Winifred and her Wool Shop</a>. I will be personalizing this to Vanna's Choice Yarn. I am so excited about this! If I have time, I will also make one or more of the other Little Dumpling Dolls, like <a href="http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/dumpling2.html">Lady Letitia</a>. You can see all of them <a href="http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/dumpling.html">here</a> on Jean Greenhowe's website. I am planning on making a little "set" to photograph the dolls in, too, since you have to send in a photo of the dolls. This may or may not be as elaborate as Jean Greenhowe's set. I guess that will all depend on time limits, as well.<br />
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<strong>A Trip to Michael's</strong><br />
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Today I went to Michael's to get all the yarn. There were so many great colors, and I decided to go with my own color scheme for the dolls, so it took me a while to pick out the colors. I got a LOT of yarn. :) I vowed to take back whatever I didn't use, though, and that made me feel better. :) Also, Vanna's Choice is on sale for 2 for $5. After having visited yarn shops, learning about luxury yarn from my Mom, and receiving such luxury yarn from my Mom, this price seemed unbelievable. Still, on my budget it is a lot. Once again...I will take back whatever I don't use. :D I sure do hope I win the $1,000 first prize!!!! :D <br />
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<strong>Yet another project...Plimouth Style</strong><br />
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I also confirmed with <a href="http://www.plimoth.org/">Plimouth Plantation</a> that I will be a volunteer knitter for them! :D Yay! They will be sending me yarn and an historically accurate pattern in order to knit a hat for one of their historical interpreters. I am so excited about this, as I have been wanting to learn more about the history of knitting. One of my most passionate interests is historical clothing and textiles. I am so intrigued, and very excited and humbled to get to be a part of this. I can hardly wait to get my kit in the mail! :D I only wish that I lived closer to them so that I could be a part of the Knitter's Club. Check it out: <a href="http://plimoth.org/press/pdf/knittersclub.pdf">Plimouth Plantation Knitter's Club</a>.<br />
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Well, between our normal hectic life, knitting for a contest, knitting for Plimouth Plantation, and knitting for the pro-life ministry...do you think I will be getting much sleep? Maybe this wasn't the best week to train myself to get into bed by 10:00 pm....<br />
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Hello! I hope everyone's New Year has been great! I have been feeling a lot better lately, and thought I would say hello. :) I have spent the week doing normal chores like laundry and dishes, but trying not to over do it too much. I have been knitting as much as I can on my projects, which has been fun (of course!). I have also been spending time with Nathan's Mom who was off for the holidays, which was great! It was fun to do some fun things with her and Cosette, to relax, to juice some vegetables and fruit, and to spend a little extra time with my hubby. Tonight we went to the Olive Garden, (which was wonderful!), and we just talked and talked and talked. Nathan will start classes tomorrow, so my little reverie will be at and end. It sure has been nice to relax and spend time together. :) sigh! <br />
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A New Look<br />
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Well, as you can see, my blog looks a little different. I was reading a blog that I follow, (<a href="http://studentknitter.blogspot.com/">http://studentknitter.blogspot.com/</a>), and saw a link to a free blog background page. They have beautiful graphics, so I decided to try it out. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I would love to know if you like it, or if you think it is too busy. I may try different ones out in the next few weeks, so feel free to let me know which ones you like. :)<br />
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Right before coming back home I started a Debbie Bliss baby sweater (embroidered baby sweater) in a size 3T for Cosette. I am using some kettle dyed, orange wool that is gorgeous! (Thanks Mom!) The sweater has a moss stitch pattern, which is fun to knit, and shows off the colors of the yarn beautifully. I am using size 4 and 6 knitting needles. I am working on the back portion of the sweater right now. <br />
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Here is my progress so far (please excuse my photography. I am still learning how to best photograph my knitting):<br />
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</div>I posted something asking for advice on a group forum on Ravelry, and someone responded wanting to give me some baby yarn that they didn't want anymore. I thought that was so sweet! It was also very encouraging to me, as I can see that others may also be interested in helping. Thanks so much Sharon!!!<br />
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I would love any ideas that you have. Maybe the people at my church would be interested in helping? I have been looking at baby patterns over the last couple of days, and am considering the different variations of the 5 hour baby sweater. It seems quick, and I tried a swatch with an acrylic yarn, but it didn't turn out too well. It did knit quickly on size 10 needles, but it was kind of thin looking. Do you have any advice, ideas, quick baby patterns, or yarn recommendations? I would appreciate any help you could give me!<br />
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I will let you know how this goes...<br />
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Yesterday Nathan picked up some stuffing for me, so I was able to stuff and sew together the Jean Greenhowe Winter Mouse that I have been knitting. I am so pleased with the results! Cosette absolutely loves it, which of course makes me even more happy! <br />
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This doll was just as easy to make as the little bunny that I recently made (also a Jean Greenhowe design). It uses the same techniques of increasing: knitting in the front and back of one stitch. I learned a little more about knitting flat pieces that fold into little objects, opening my eyes to how creative you can get with knitting, and making sculptural type pieces. For instance, the hat is a strip of knitted fabric, rolled up and sewn together. It was so fun to see this little mouse come to life!<br />
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The only thing that I did different from what the pattern calls for, is to leave off the hand warmer muff and the little gift that the mouse is supposed to carry in her hand. I thought that my two year old would enjoy it a little more if the mouse's hands are free because she can make the mouse do more things with her hands. <br />
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I cut out the little cardboard circles to go in the bottom, but they seem to fall out pretty easily (and they are the right size, too). When the circles come out, then all the stuffing in the large skirt portion is exposed, and with a toddler, this could just be asking for trouble. So, I think I may knit some fabric to sew into it, or maybe just use some felt.<br />
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Just like the bunny, knitting this little mouse boosted my self confidence with knitting. It really gave me a sense of accomplishment, and helped me to be encouraged to do more. It was a fun little doll to knit, and I must recommend it to anyone who wants to knit something a little different, something for a child, or something that does not take much time to knit. With or without the gift and hand warmer added on, this little doll makes a very attractive Christmas decoration as well.<br />
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May you all have a Happy New Years!<br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-53147325426072453222009-12-28T15:26:00.002-06:002009-12-28T16:26:44.103-06:00A Great Christmas, despite walking pneumonia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-Kpj3_Rxl9PjjryLn2TcGxn1dvm1wGV6CCRtKJgoYAV2ZpVZUyQvBPsmoNvw1NYXLPGrlet6W8DQPxnlVrjrJlGOitQX129wn2TT4QZicqu4Yxze7TLDfI2lX9lOi5rKY6EZGAFY5G9l/s1600-h/DSC03311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-Kpj3_Rxl9PjjryLn2TcGxn1dvm1wGV6CCRtKJgoYAV2ZpVZUyQvBPsmoNvw1NYXLPGrlet6W8DQPxnlVrjrJlGOitQX129wn2TT4QZicqu4Yxze7TLDfI2lX9lOi5rKY6EZGAFY5G9l/s320/DSC03311.JPG" /></a><br />
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<strong>Diagnosis: Walking Pneumonia</strong><br />
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Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Ours was great, despite the fact that I am sick. I found out the day after Christmas that I have walking pneumonia. This could be a real downer, but instead, my spirits are up. I have had a great time spending Christmas with my family, and all-in-all don't feel too horrible. I have felt a lot worse with other illnesses, and it sounds like the medicine that I am taking should knock this out relatively quickly. However, I am not taking this lightly, and am just laying around visiting with my family, knitting, and watching movies. That part has been fun! :) <br />
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I will only be contagious for another couple of days, though it could take a month for all the symptoms to go away. We are now in Birmingham visiting my Mom for Christmas, and since my Mom, husband, and daughter are already exposed, we decided to stay put until I am no longer contagious, and also so that I can get some rest. (The doctor said that I am "very" contagious.) Hopefully no one else will get this.<br />
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<strong>A Great Christmas!</strong><br />
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On the bright side of things...We had a wonderful Christmas! It was so fun watching Cosette open her presents this year! She was able to open all her presents herself and to really get into it. She seemed to enjoy it a lot, as well as decorating the Christmas tree. It has been so neat watching her enjoy the Christmas lights and have so much fun this year! She is a true blessing to my heart!<br />
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My husband and I decided to spend only $10 on one another for Christmas, focusing on stocking stuffers. This turned out to be so much fun! I was able to get him a neat magazine about the upcoming National Championship (Roll Tide Roll!), his favorite Giordelli chocolates, and a small bottle of Chardonay from the World Market. He loved them! <br />
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He got me one of my favorite movies: <em>Far and Away</em>, some white chocolate truffles, and the winter Interweave knitting magazine, which he knows I love! They were perfect! I think I enjoyed this more than when we got bigger gifts for one another! It was great!<br />
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It was also fun watching my Mom open her gifts, too! This year, I was able to give her homemade knitted gifts: My very first <em>finished</em> knitted project: the dishcloth that she helped me start that really got me into knitting. I especially wanted her to have it. She said she is going to save it and not use it since it is so sentimental. I also knitted a dishcloth in "gumdrop" for her, which was pretty.<br />
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I also made my Mom a little knitting-related gift. She is always kidding around with me that her yarn stash is my inheritance...So, I made her this little gift, which was so fun to make for her. She loved it! :) I also included a $10 gift certificate to <a href="http://knitpicks.com/">Knitpicks.com</a>, a wonderful website that she introduced me to. It has been so neat sharing with her the joy of knitting!<br />
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Another one of the bright points of this week has been the sheer joy of getting to knit...a lot! I have also really enjoyed getting to knit with my Mom, which I don't get to do nearly as much as I would like.<br />
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I have been knitting a little winter mouse for Cosette since Thanksgiving break. I started and finished the skirt in one night, but got sick right after Thanksgiving (I guess with walking pneumonia, though I didn't know what it was at the time). Anyway, I wasn't able to work on it anymore until now. On Christmas Day, Nathan took Cosette to a family party for a little while, so Mom and I sat here knitting. :) I also worked on the mouse while waiting at the doctors office, and yesterday I finished the last two pieces: the two little ears. How exciting! <br />
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Now all I have to do is get some stuffing. I have no stuffing with me, and haven't been able to go get any since I am sick, so I am hoping to convince my husband to go to Michael's for me. ;) He seems pretty willing, so I am hoping to stuff the little mouse by tonight or tomorrow.<br />
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Here are the pictures of the unstuffed mouse:<br />
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I also finished another dishcloth for my Mom while waiting at the doctors office, and yesterday I made a dishcloth for our Aunt Lue; and I made Cosette a little mini-dishcloth to use on her play dishes. She said, "for me? for me?" : D This gave me the best feeling in the world!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Doctor's waiting room dishcloth for my Mom (some of her favorite colors).<br />
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</div>Well, even though I am pretty sick, I am enjoying time with my family, time knitting, and time really contemplating what is important in life: God and my family.<br />
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May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas season, and a Happy New Year! <br />
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Thanks for reading! <br />
FaithFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-29014114196614718322009-12-18T21:42:00.000-06:002009-12-18T21:42:54.129-06:00Christmastime, My Finished Bunny, and A New Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>It's Christmastime!!!</strong></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A picture I took of a bird near Constitution Village last Christmas season.<br />
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</div>Long time, no see! It has been a while, but I just have to write something before Christmas arrives. I could go into all the ups and downs over the last month or so since I have written, but I don't even know if I could remember all the details to share with you. Needless to say, it has been a blur. <br />
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What I will tell you, is that I have had back trouble that is better now, and my husband is finished with his fall semester, thank goodness! His next semester will be his last for his degree, and he will graduate in May. Yay! I am so excited that we have almost completed our goal! It has been challenging for us, but I know it will be worth it.<br />
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Now we can enjoy Christmastime, and all the wonderful things that it brings. I just love walking down a sidewalk on a cool, brisk winter day, enjoying the outdoors. (That is what we were doing when I captured the picture above, last year.) I love Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and watching children's faces when they see such things. I love going to church events, singing Christmas songs, and remembering the true reason for the season: Christ's humble birth, and the greatest Christmas gift of all--new life. I hope you all enjoy the season as much as I do! <br />
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<strong>As for knitting...</strong><br />
I don't think I have yet gotten to share with you my knitted bunny. I finished it in time for Cosette's birthday and she loved it! I gained a lot of confidence by knitting this bunny. It was a lot of fun too!!! <br />
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Here are some pictures of the various stages of knitting and sewing the bunny:<br />
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</div><strong>Some things I learned by knitting this bunny...</strong><br />
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I learned how to increase by working in both the front and back of a stitch. This seemed difficult to understand until I looked at an online recording of it. It is really simple once you see it done by someone. I am glad to have learned how to do it.<br />
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It is also my first time to sew a knitted object together, so I learned the difference between backstitching and oversewing. I had to redo the seams at one point because of this. (The first time I wasn’t backstitching, and I didn’t sew far enough down on the knitted fabric, so it stretched out and didn’t look very good.)<br />
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I followed the directions for the eyes and nose, though I used different colors (blue for the eyes and pink for the nose and mouth. Black seemed too harsh for this bunny.) I came up with my own mouth. I liked the way it looked rouned instead of in v’s. I have a little stitch holding it down at the bottom of each curve.<br />
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I didn’t follow the pattern for the twisted yarn bow. Instead, I improvised an I-cord scarf. I remembered how to do it from memory, as I had read about it in one of my Mom’s book, or somewhere, I can’t really remember. (It was really late when I was finishing this up, and the internet was down, so I just decided to try it out.) <br />
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The only problem I have noticed since I gave it to Cosette, is with the eyes. She pulls on them sometimes, and I have to repair them with a crochet hook. Otherwise, the little bunny is doing well! <br />
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<strong>New Projects</strong><br />
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I have been working on dishcloths (of course) and I started on a Jean Greenhowe Winter Mouse. You can see which one I am talking about here: <a href="http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/animals.html">http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/animals.html</a> I started and finished the skirt over the Thanksgiving holiday, and haven't been able to do more since. My goal is to finish it by Christmas, which shouldn't be hard given how quickly I knitted up the skirt portion.<br />
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Today I finally got to work on Nathan's scarf again. I sure hope I can finish it by Christmas! I will be on a knitting marathon from now until then. Hopefully I will have it ready to go under the tree by Christmas Eve. <br />
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<strong>I would love to hear from you all about the Christmas gifts you are knitting, and about your status on finishing them! Please write me and tell me about them!</strong> <br />
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<strong>My New Iron in the Fire</strong><br />
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While this has nothing to do with knitting, I really want to share it with you before I go. I started my own Discovery Toys business! :) <br />
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In case you have never came across them, Discovery Toys makes high quality, safe, educational toys. I was really impressed with Discovery toys a few years ago, when I came across them at a Christmas market. I am picky when it comes to my child's toys, regarding their educational qualities and their safety standards. Discovery Toys met and exceeded all my expections. <br />
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Recently I was trying to figure out how to make some extra income with my crazy schedule, I thought of Discovery Toys. It is a great fit for me! <br />
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You can visit my website at<u><span style="color: #0066cc;"> </span></u><a href="http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/faithbruner">http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/faithbruner</a>. <br />
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Well, I hope you all have a great Christmas!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At the reception, one of our friends brought a gift that had a knitted ribbon. A third friend asked about it, and in the process we learned that all three of us knit! What a suprise! I think I have already gotten used to feeling like I am the only one around that knits, and I was so pleasantly suprised that my two friends had started knitting too! My friend had knitted the ivory colored ribbon on the way to the wedding. Of course, I had to bring out the dishcloth I was working on for Deborah. It was so neat to talk to them and learn what they were knitting. I also told them about Ravelry, and one of them has already joined!<br />
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</div>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-57834143515705583112009-09-11T12:48:00.029-05:002009-09-16T01:15:28.158-05:00Feeling Better and Knitting!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3hhNX6ufQ8q0W5bklG4h55Q_6YzwyqMCsbj6AwJZquQ5umBN7NQio1_8GEn8OqQnplwYTGTmU3ln5m_Kn3X7dDcsgM-v0LgRnzZUQYkqUwp8mDBr_oPaaRupDLibDZyDx1y_Y12vweUU/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381805868790758338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3hhNX6ufQ8q0W5bklG4h55Q_6YzwyqMCsbj6AwJZquQ5umBN7NQio1_8GEn8OqQnplwYTGTmU3ln5m_Kn3X7dDcsgM-v0LgRnzZUQYkqUwp8mDBr_oPaaRupDLibDZyDx1y_Y12vweUU/s320/003.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Yay! I'm blogging! I wondered if I would ever make it back. I guess technically it hasn't been that long, but I love to write and I sure have missed it.<br /><br />A few days after getting back from our weekend trip to Tuscaloosa, I got sick with a virus. It was not fun and it took me a little over a week to get better. The last week or so I have been trying to catch up with things and get back into our routine while at the same time taking care of my husband, who is now getting over being sick. I have so much to write, but will have to spread it out over several posts. :)<br /><br />I have been knitting, though of course not as much as I would like to. I have about 4 projects going right now, and a list of them to start. So many patterns to knit! :D I have found the best time for me to knit is when Cosette is eating her breakfast, and sometime after she has gone to bed. Then I am all about patterns, and Ravelry, and Ebay, and, oh yeah, knitting! ;)<br /><br /><strong>Finished Project: Cabled Baby Bib</strong></div><div align="left"><br />I finished the cabled baby bib recently! (See picture at top of post.) I have not sewn on the button yet, but otherwise it is done. I am tickled with the results. The cable looks great, and as far as I can tell, I didn't make any mistakes. (Shocking!)<br /><br />This project was a great refresher for me on cabling. I also got to learn the seed stitch, which is very fun to knit. (Knit, purl, knit, purl across the row.) Wonderful purling practice. This was a really fun project with a simple cable that anyone could knit. It was a great project to usher me out of my dishcloth world, into the exciting world of other knitted projects! :)<br /><br /><br />During Cosette's breakfast I finished up a small washcloth I have been knitting to match the bib. Yes, yes, even though I am braving the new world of other patterns, I will continue to make these cloths. They are such great gifts! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Note: The bib pattern is "Modern Cabled Baby Bib" by Andrea Pomerantz, and the pattern states that it is her variation of the "Simple Baby Bib" by Colleen Kadleck.<br /><br /><br /><strong>A Bunny for Cosette</strong> </div><div align="left"><br />I just started a little bunny for Cosette the other day! I am really excited about this project. It will be my first knitted toy. It is a Jean Greenhowe pattern, and it is so cute. It is supposed to be a little over 6 inches when it is finished, so I think it will be the perfect size for Cosette, who just started toting little stuffed animals all around the house recently.<br /><br /><strong>The Pattern</strong> </div><div align="left"><br />The pattern is the bunny in Jean Greenhowe's <em>Knitted Animals</em>. You can see the pattern on Jean Greenhowe's website: <a href="http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/animals.html">http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/animals.html</a>. My Mom has a stack of Jean Greenhowe pattern books, which I love. They are not difficult at all, and are extremely adorable.<br /><br /><strong>Yarn for Bunny</strong> </div><div align="left"><br />I am knitting the bunny rabbit in Vanna's Choice acrylic yarn. The color is "linen." Even though it is acrylic yarn, it is really soft. The reason I chose acrylic is because it is difficult for me to afford luxury yarn right now, plus, I wanted something washable since an almost-2-year-old will be carrying it around. I am really excited that there is some nice, soft acrylic yarn out there! (I tried regular Red Heart recently and couldn't take it.) I am already spoiled! Thanks Mom! ;)<br /><br /><strong>Needles for Bunny</strong><br /><br />I am knitting the bunny on size 2 needles, which are much smaller than the size 6 that I am used to. I knitted a small swatch and thought that I may need to move down to a size one needle. When I tried to use them, though, it was almost laughable. I felt like I was knitting with toothpicks! I was afraid that I might even bend them. :D So, I moved back to size 2. The size 2 are pretty fun to knit with, actually.<br /><br /></div><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sHH7t-jUPZ2OxcWCM2evYSYECgEbW_0QAGjcKWie28XKvuSXvMiDrm0Onx5nghzF36cgWJg3wtU5hZaXRDuXzNzAtiDd-DKBCHNC9JQnULE9jPIk93niHnNtzpP51YDddxWW96hGED72/s1600-h/029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381806574613452274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sHH7t-jUPZ2OxcWCM2evYSYECgEbW_0QAGjcKWie28XKvuSXvMiDrm0Onx5nghzF36cgWJg3wtU5hZaXRDuXzNzAtiDd-DKBCHNC9JQnULE9jPIk93niHnNtzpP51YDddxWW96hGED72/s320/029.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Memories of a Knitted Bunny Named Ritz</strong><br /><br />I can't tell you how exciting it is for me to knit Cosette a doll. When I was a child, my Mom knitted and crocheted me all kinds of dolls, toys, and Barbie clothes; and I loved them all. She knitted a stuffed bunny for me, which I named "Ritz," and he quickly became my favorite stuffed animal of all time. Recently my Mom told me he was the first stuffed animal that she made, and that she didn't do a very good job. She said she would have ripped him out and started all over, but that I would not have let her. I can actually remember when she was making him, and I think I probably bugged her to death asking when he would be finished. Finally the day came where she sewed his nose and mouth, attached "google" eyes, and gave him to me to hug for the first time. To me, Ritz was perfect.<br /><br />After that, it was all over for my other dolls. Ritz was my bunny, and I had to have him in order to go to bed at night. My Dad would tuck me in, and he would tease me by calling Ritz, "Fritz." It used to drive me nuts! I would say, "it's not Fritz, it's Ritz!" :) My Dad was great for teasing us, and he loved teasing me about Ritz even after I became an adult. And it still bugged me! :D Now the torch has been passed on to my husband who kids me in the exact same way that my Dad did. I guess I will forever be teased about my Ritz! (Secretly I love it.)<br /><br />This is Ritz (knitted by my Mom)! </p><p><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2j1QRyth4qGd01U1-lk8nTDOstXUhO0Tc5E3UA-Nv2O8gxAZofWfg1oPbPpPuYomsknshPpWAu6LvXRuoaDY5iD3y_Az_MvKTO5zK-sKsKDrxPNoAG1JgfkAX5LtzjcrgVusVz7ORFg7/s1600-h/023.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381939997787426738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2j1QRyth4qGd01U1-lk8nTDOstXUhO0Tc5E3UA-Nv2O8gxAZofWfg1oPbPpPuYomsknshPpWAu6LvXRuoaDY5iD3y_Az_MvKTO5zK-sKsKDrxPNoAG1JgfkAX5LtzjcrgVusVz7ORFg7/s320/023.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Ritz was made from the following pattern: "Snow Bunny" designed by Michele Wilcox. I think it was in a magazine, but I will have to ask my Mom which one.<br /><br />While the bunny I am knitting is from a different pattern than Ritz, I have hopes that he will at least become one of my daughter's favorite dolls. I am waiting to make her a Ritz doll when she is a little older and can appreciate a larger stuffed animal. Plus, I wanted to start out with a small toy. I am still a beginner afterall! ;)<br /><br />Have fun knitting!<br />Faith<br /><br /><em></em>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-75785917322415480112009-08-25T23:51:00.017-05:002009-08-26T12:44:07.502-05:00A Great Weekend<span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left; font-family: times new roman;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLZfSh8-wbCglHOPEVhnbriAY4G2iKDs7bnPL_Vis66e1TvCnDZExLcnNhzhCOmRwkkTrl9pTafpU0lu6f0KmuSDmCKdtaNExXjLMFahXuMVaKXBH5FF3-BYSBgXqm5v8e0gan4BYime4/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLZfSh8-wbCglHOPEVhnbriAY4G2iKDs7bnPL_Vis66e1TvCnDZExLcnNhzhCOmRwkkTrl9pTafpU0lu6f0KmuSDmCKdtaNExXjLMFahXuMVaKXBH5FF3-BYSBgXqm5v8e0gan4BYime4/s320/012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374130889193246226" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">My weekend was busy, but great!</span></b><br /></span></div><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><br />I had</span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" > so much fun this weekend, that I have to tell you about it! My husband and I went to the Blount Undergraduate Initiative (BUI) 10th Anniversary this weekend on the University of Alabama</span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" > campus in Tuscaloosa, AL. BUI is a liberal arts scholar program at UA. It is a great program, and you can read about it at <a href="http://www.as.ua.edu/blount/">http://www.as.ua.edu/blount</a>. Mr. "Red" Blount was one of the major donors, and was very involved in the program, which is why the program bears his name.</span><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" >Nathan</span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" > and I were in the inaugural class (1999), and we both graduated college in 2003. Our experience at UA was impacted so much by being in this program. We learned so much, and gained so much intellectually and socially from BUI. We had so much fun getting to see old friends and professors this weekend. Several of us "Blount couples" have gotten married and have h</span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" >ad "Blount Babies," and it was so great to see our kids playing and getting along so well. Some friends of ours from the program had gotten married and had a baby 3 days before we had </span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" >ours. 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mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Knitting this Weekend</span></b></span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><br />I also had fun knitting at my Mom's in Birmingham (of course!). This weekend while riding in the car and visiting with my Mom, I finished my Monkey wash cloth, started and finished a small green wash cloth, and started a baby bib.<br /><br />This is my finished Monkey Wash Cloth (it has not been blocked yet, and I am not sure if I am going to do so.)<br /><br /><br /><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TghbYI3NtDFmzbUFi3AeAw72aLAsXvte1XaozHPf-JDRF89d0pWbUaYnglrTwq6XIX38HlkXtsq-1qsYWOsTpwFYuDOaLX2ASAxrQBI1w2iJd_T5z4dD8dRlXdcDZLXOdoMRlFYFaMeR/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" 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You can find this pattern for free on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry.com</a>.<br /><br />My Mom gave me a refresher on how to cable, and with this pattern it is SO easy. You only have to put two stitches on the cable needle and lay it behind your work, knit the next two stitches, and then knit the stitches on the cable needle. Then you just finish the row. It is simple and I must recommend it to anyone who wants something easy to work on in order to learn cabling.<br /><br />The body of the bib is what I think is called a "seed stitch," which is basically, "knit, purl, knit, purl," all the way across. 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I was knitting it with grey wool that my Mom had given me. I don't know if I got bored with it, or if I just didn't have time to work on it, but either way I ended up putting it away and never finishing it. (One of several projects left from the past, before I really got into knitting.)<br /><br />Well, I recently got out my "stash," which has been packed away for a while (I'll show pictures of this another day). In the stash was that project, still on the needles (the teal yarn is unrelated):</span></p><p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKqFpkViukcfxumSbLkdrCjwuch5JdbyTeUaVbV1CZJdUoRVcpucm0m1PgSnZWXobP2sr3CvA2G7tFjSRT5tQg59h9BtuDHuVTBgV7-957yJcYlLT7xLVs2FvI2PZ7WmP6pVBVS3nrreD/s1600-h/057.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKqFpkViukcfxumSbLkdrCjwuch5JdbyTeUaVbV1CZJdUoRVcpucm0m1PgSnZWXobP2sr3CvA2G7tFjSRT5tQg59h9BtuDHuVTBgV7-957yJcYlLT7xLVs2FvI2PZ7WmP6pVBVS3nrreD/s320/057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374132439760323058" border="0" /></a><br />I looked at it a few times over the next few days, not knowing what to do. My Dad passed away in 2007, while I was pregnant with my daughter. I wasn't sure if I would be able to work on it again, since it was originally for him. However, one night I looked over at the partial scarf and yarn, and thought about how one of my husband's favorite colors is grey. I then thought of an idea. I could finish the scarf and give it to my husband, leaving the part that I had knitted for my Dad intact. It is a way for me to finish something that I had started for my Dad, and still give it to a special man in my life, someone who would appreciate the importance and sentimentality of it. I think he will really like that! (And I think my Dad would have really liked that too.)<br /><br />I am hoping to finish this by Christmas. :)<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sincerely,<br />Faith</span></p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><br /></span>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-29633328295067597842009-08-20T12:42:00.056-05:002009-08-23T01:31:38.651-05:00Dishcloths: The Perfect Beginning Knitter Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXQQNgQ0Worl67Gg-1sEew6cYiPLQdi1OTuias-iaGV5SddEbUTnOlpytjcixclZk0QOhdH-QA3xBzsjBBgUqumZThJkNM_bBI-Efg8_MzSBT1HHPRxoenA4bSsBWISBaQHwbTV3TBY1w/s1600-h/Faith's+Dishcloths.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373041140631351282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXQQNgQ0Worl67Gg-1sEew6cYiPLQdi1OTuias-iaGV5SddEbUTnOlpytjcixclZk0QOhdH-QA3xBzsjBBgUqumZThJkNM_bBI-Efg8_MzSBT1HHPRxoenA4bSsBWISBaQHwbTV3TBY1w/s320/Faith's+Dishcloths.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am out of town this weekend, but I wrote most of this post before I left, and am posting it from my Mom's in Birmingham. I am so excited to talk about all of the first knitting projects that I am working on! In my last post I shared with you my very first completed knitting project: A dishcloth. The pattern that I use for my dishcloths is "Grandmother's Favorite," and can be found all over the<a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=grandmother%27s+favorite+dishcloth&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g1"> web </a>and on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grandmothers-favorite">Ravelry</a>.<br /></div><div><div><strong>Grandmother's Favorite: An overview of a Really Simple Pattern</strong> </div><div><br />(Please bear with me as I am still learning all the correct knitting lingo.)<br /></div><div>This pattern calls for size 6 or 7 needles. You start out by casting on 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches, and then on each following row you knit 2 stiches, do a yarn over in order to increase (which also makes a pretty eyelet hole), and then knit the rest of the row. How simple! The pattern calls for you to do so until you have increased up to 44 stitches on your needles. Then on the next row you knit 1 stitch, knit the next two stitches together in order to decrease 1 stitch, do a yarn over to increase 1 stitch, and then knit the next two stitches together in order to decrease 1 stitch.<br /></div><div>Now, while you are decreasing 2 stitches (one stitch less in the row per "knit together"), you also increase 1 stitch when you do the yarn over, so that in all you only lose 1 stitch in the row. (I think that if you did it differently, such as just knitting two together one time in order to lose one stitch, that you wouldn't get the little eylet hole that the yarn over gives you, so the edge of the second half of the dishcloth wouldn't match because it wouldn't have the eyelet hole from the yarn over.)<br /></div><div>Okay, that was a mouthfull, but hopefully made sense. :)<br /></div><div><strong>Beginner's will learn a lot with this simple pattern.</strong><br /></div><div>What's really neat about this pattern, is that, like my friend <a href="http://studentknitter.blogspot.com/">Sarah</a> said in a comment on my last post, you learn so much while doing it. You learn how to knit, how to increase by doing a "yarn over;" and how to decrease, by knitting two stitches together. Of course, there is also casting on and binding off.<br /></div><div>The only basic that you don't learn with this pattern is the "purl" stitch. I think that this may be a plus, though, because if you are a beginner, it is good to keep it simple. Like I said in previous posts, I have done knitting before, but just never got into it, and never progressed. I was able to get some good, though sporadic, experience with the simple knit and purl stitch, however. But even for me, already knowing the basic two stitches, it was great to just practice the knit stitch without having to also purl. It is nice to just take one step at a time...get used to one thing at a time. It makes thing simpler and less intimidating, too.<br /></div><div><strong>Six Reasons the Dishcloth is the Perfect Beginner's Project</strong><br /></div><br /><div>I believe the "Grandmother's Favorite" Dishcloth pattern is the perfect beginner's project for six reasons:</div><div> </div><div></div><div>1. <strong>It is</strong> <strong>Simple and Easy</strong>. (Even a beginner can memorize the pattern and won't get confused. It is not complicated.)<br /></div><div>2. <strong>It is</strong> <strong>Quick</strong>. (For me, one of my personal discouragements that kept me from getting intoknitting was the length of time it takes to finish a project. This quick project solved thatproblem for me. Depending on the time devoted to knitting, you can finish this in 1-4 days the first time tried, and of course you get faster over time.)<br /></div><div>3. <strong>You Learn a Lot.</strong> (As mentioned above.)<br /></div><br /><div>4. <strong>It is Not Intimidating</strong>. (Because this is a small project, and doesn't take a long time to make, it is not "scary" to think about making a mistake. If you do make a mistake, then it is reassuring that it is "only a dishcloth." You can rip it out and not feel like you are ripping out a lot of work. Also, since it is "only a dishcloth" you can live with the mistake if it is not too bad, and not feel like it is a big deal. There is no reason to fear making mistakes with this or any other knitting project really, and it really takes the pressure off.)<br /></div><div>5. <strong>It is Fun! </strong>(These dishcloths are fun to make, not only because of the above 4 reasons, but also because you get to practice knitting! You can make a quick and easy knitted project that you will love to give away or keep to use yourself. They are great as a dishcloth or wash cloth, and they are pretty too.)<br /></div><br /><div>6. <strong>It is Easy to Modify</strong>. (My Mom taught me how to make these, and she knits up to 55 stitches before decreasing her rows, instead of the 44 that the pattern calls for. I used to think, wow, what a variation! That was until I found out about all the other variations that people do with this pattern. Some variations include: Making different size dishcloths, just using different size needles and number of stitches (thanks Mom and Lisa!), making blankets, making shawls, and more. All you have to do is vary the needle size and the number of stitches, and you can make all kinds of things. Of course, you can also change the type of yarn and make additional changes to the pattern as you desire. Your options are almost endlesss. Just let your creativity take over!) </div><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>Here is an example of a modification/variation on the pattern. This is one of my Ravelry friends' projects. (Her name is Lisa.)</strong> It is a shawl that she made based on the "Grandmother's Favorite" pattern. Isn't it beautiful!?<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Lisa's Shawl:</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373032221761599586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZumLjm12pXkAH1l1WB16a1HEd2y-tx3wk-pWFacYPp7SMf_7OorkE6Fv5e2X09ToycPmxKcMq5rJvQfPfWrHQe8regCTCulCBVGYvs-eEeiVbWIwQnM9IAHJMyt8IJMpZZamr46tGB3U/s320/shawl.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><strong>My Projects So far with the "Grandmother's Favorite" Pattern</strong><br /></div><div>I've already shown you my first dishcloth and first completed knitted project:<br /><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluQiBefRlFxz43oilX92l_JoYuFUoMbvbcnx0sFzzgPOhUtQks9VNhJBy907W7_cY829BygO3B682S7Ux1Nr7QVJLf9pGaLugfxuQj36pMe5SYVNKDzpgIv1LWiomH_a0BNZ6wdskMlGt/s1600-h/136.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372259293897377458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluQiBefRlFxz43oilX92l_JoYuFUoMbvbcnx0sFzzgPOhUtQks9VNhJBy907W7_cY829BygO3B682S7Ux1Nr7QVJLf9pGaLugfxuQj36pMe5SYVNKDzpgIv1LWiomH_a0BNZ6wdskMlGt/s200/136.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div></div><div><br /><div><br />I knitted this with Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn, in red and white. I used size 6 bamboo needles (that my Mom gave me) and knitted to 46 stitches before decreasing. For some reason it turned out looking kite shaped instead of an exact square. I think this may be because I knitted a little looser the second half of the dishcloth. (My ends aren't woven in yet. My Mom is going to show me how to do that this weekend.)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>After completing that dischloth, I knitted the same pattern again, with the same type of yarn, but in a different color: Potpourri Ombre. I really enjoyed knitting with this yarn, as it is a natural color with specks of color here and there. It was very soothing, and made me feel like I was knitting with yarn from a time gone by. I did make several mistakes in this dishcloth, though I am not completely sure what I did wrong. Hopefully when I see my Mom this weekend she can tell me. (If you are reading this and know, please write a comment and let me know your thoughts! You can see it on the bottom edge of this picture: The eyelets are going along horizontally, and then all of a sudden they move up some and then continue going on horizontally again. Weird! My guess is that I made a mistake in decreasing or increasing, but I really don't know.)</div><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372269066736065698" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtudhqIWQ3yz-Qsmg8YhlLDZj1h33Nr3oXow3mpUiQQPikVR7i7sAOrFB7kht5qNP-xNMm6CoYRwdWNv0-vlRS1iqHWXA_04BrBbecvYYeYNMEFsvoBVmkipp4ya47ISz_PC3nsKDn5lU8/s320/080.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiLXEx6IE0QKBbTkWPgLwCUbK7iEgR1qkXi6gnoX89aXCq-tfs7hl6vey5ZRcpDu8D0UAftcqzMtFpRJU_zxZFhGRhGMuA1vxeE_ayrXz_9vB6IhyphenhyphenzDvMNEVqxB4SO-_ze9nXkcfkrdhA/s1600-h/141.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372109287152341762" style="WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiLXEx6IE0QKBbTkWPgLwCUbK7iEgR1qkXi6gnoX89aXCq-tfs7hl6vey5ZRcpDu8D0UAftcqzMtFpRJU_zxZFhGRhGMuA1vxeE_ayrXz_9vB6IhyphenhyphenzDvMNEVqxB4SO-_ze9nXkcfkrdhA/s320/141.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The next dischloth I made is actually a mini wash cloth for my cousin-in-law's baby boy, who will be coming along any time now. I used Sugarn n' Cream in a light green color. (Her nursery is in green, red, and yellow, with lions, monkeys, and camels). It came out well, and was super quick to make. I increased until 30 stitches on a size 6 needle.<br /></div><div><div>Next, I knitted the full-sized dishcloth in blue and white striped Sugar 'n Cream yarn, increasing to the pattern's 44 stitches, on size 6 needles. This is my best dishcloth yet! I will be giving this to my husband's Grandmother Mary for Christmas. She loves blue! I loved knitting with this color yarn! It reminded me of being in a beach house, which is decorated in white, with big paned windows to the view of the sea. Outside you can see the beautiful ocean with blue/green waves, and a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The sand outside is decadent with sea water moistening it under your toes. I am also very comfy in cotton capris and sun hat. LOL! I really got into this yarn. I think knitting really has become an escape for me! :D<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKqIIbAc56rxeqC2Ia84RYqa2a_-e0k417beQKfez4f3ZkJaZSBX-WIaPvaLDWhrXK3RJ0vQ1sYS4nuf_MCONzuz4JBzL5DlYAk2Rqw0yon9UE6YFXc9I39AF3PcYNhztOtFKzCiiilVb/s1600-h/077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372262729511148658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKqIIbAc56rxeqC2Ia84RYqa2a_-e0k417beQKfez4f3ZkJaZSBX-WIaPvaLDWhrXK3RJ0vQ1sYS4nuf_MCONzuz4JBzL5DlYAk2Rqw0yon9UE6YFXc9I39AF3PcYNhztOtFKzCiiilVb/s320/077.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3duXz7nZUXO3eeSi5nrYp6nHfwrRrAY3xK5gHSEKfqavvUhlrqQjzG9M2hqHxBZb9WeTiJIsD3udtnR8D27MGJdYZULB_3_t2e38RVHuOcV96PzxklLleDDAKrAdTdfJZYwgqSkV9x53/s1600-h/087.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372263035603670434" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3duXz7nZUXO3eeSi5nrYp6nHfwrRrAY3xK5gHSEKfqavvUhlrqQjzG9M2hqHxBZb9WeTiJIsD3udtnR8D27MGJdYZULB_3_t2e38RVHuOcV96PzxklLleDDAKrAdTdfJZYwgqSkV9x53/s320/087.JPG" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372262848722512050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5KXB75KkQlIYJzDJuR14zBeDebd1AEzUDoqHwPkoAY3Qc1CnjB9ZGfoIOHEI-NXDReA5TkPaegXgaIEIaS2yxXaIk3_2Lv_Qi7JKb4mslpoJU7u94rtkcC3exWAfqSCFZP021KQZlHBK/s320/079.JPG" border="0" /><br /><strong>My Current Project</strong><br /></div><div>Now that I have made several of the "perfect beginner dishcloth," I am trying something new. I am making a dishcloth that includes the purl stitch, and shows a picture on it when you are done. I am making a dishcloth with a monkey on it (also for my cousin-in-law's nursery.) I am really excited about it. I am knitting on size 6 needles (of course!) and am using sugar 'n cream cotton (of course!) in yellow. At first my purl stitch was really really slow. After working on this pattern, though, I have noticed that my speed at purling is starting to pick up.<br /></div><br /><div>The pattern is by Lisa Millan and I got it from <a href="http://pictureandpattern.blogspot.com/">http://pictureandpattern.blogspot.com/</a> . I was specifically looking for a lion, monkey, and camel. I bought both the lion and monkey patterns that she had, which were $2 a piece. This seems really reasonable to me. A pattern is something that you can use over and over again, afterall. She also has a selection of free patterns, as well.<br /></div><div>Other great dishcloth patterns can be found at <a href="http://www.knitsbyrachel.com/" target="_blank">http://www.knitsbyrachel.com/</a> . Some of these are free, but some are also priced at $2. Rachel also has a great yahoo group that you can join, where women KAL (Knit ALong). Both Lisa and Rachel have some really adorable dishcloths for you to choose from!<br /></div><div>Here is my monkey washcloth so far (It's hard to make out the monkey right now):<br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372295565419765714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4wajSWpThyphenhyphen8UlH6DHllkDlazupfLqEs0QX10gGvxKJAY-rOUPsYjlmPzKVa32gJDnQfaLKmh0DrABLQ0r7tzHnUMLBqiGdzQ3KXUDJJBfq0l-R1lXZBbj5dkvfTWmK5ZlGwLMCe04EeM/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /> <strong>Dishcloths and Wash Cloths are great for everyone to try.</strong><br /><br /><div>Whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitting artist and designer, knitting a dishcloth can be an enjoyable knitting project. It is nice to relax, and start a quick project as a gift for someone in need of cheering up or for a special event, or even just for fun to use in your own kitchen or bath. Relax, pull out your needles and cotton yarn, and knit away to whatever destination your mind takes you to. I am planning on visiting my beach again, but then again, I really prefer the mountains of the Old Smokeys...<br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!<br /></div><br /><div>Faith</div></div></div>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-47692922707759513102009-08-18T01:33:00.017-05:002009-08-18T04:36:23.938-05:00A History of My Knitting Journey So Far<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqN4Q6QijAwJjDSnBiTmXCfqQ4R8QNtByg0SkXd4pDXkxl8SIjMlsGMb9-WrvqNRihw_zORg8oVp96I3KagdIo5DZLZFrGT7VUf0E-XTqW524tSOVgXthvROPFXT2DW5QJ0nr2HW8XIUz/s1600-h/duparc_little.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqN4Q6QijAwJjDSnBiTmXCfqQ4R8QNtByg0SkXd4pDXkxl8SIjMlsGMb9-WrvqNRihw_zORg8oVp96I3KagdIo5DZLZFrGT7VUf0E-XTqW524tSOVgXthvROPFXT2DW5QJ0nr2HW8XIUz/s320/duparc_little.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371235070484355522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Woman Knitting<br />by Francoise Duparc<br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hello!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am so excited to blog again! I have been dealing with a transmission problem all weekend, and didn't have a chance to knit or blog. :( I did have fun visiting my brother-in-law, though, who is the one who masterfully repaired our poor '98 Ford Taurus. It is so wonderful to have a great mechanic in the family!<o:p></o:p></p> <p face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal">I did finally get to knit a little today. I started on a small washcloth and am almost half finished. I have been knitting only dishcloths/washcloths most recently, which brings me to the topic of today's blog: A History of My Knitting Journey So Far. I will keep this as short as possible for now, and will perhaps delve into more details in separate posts. It seems like there is so much to tell…<o:p></o:p></p> <p face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"History"</span></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal">Like I said before, I am a beginning knitter, and can definitely only knit at the beginner’s level. That doesn't mean, however, that I have never knit before. Au <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Contraire</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mon frere</span>! I have actually been knitting since I was a child. But, it never stuck with me. I never progressed, stayed with it, finished a project, or became a true "lover of knitting."<o:p></o:p></p> <p face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p face="trebuchet ms" class="MsoNormal">I was probably somewhere around 8-9 years old when my Mom first taught me to knit. I can remember knitting so tightly that I had to struggle just to get my right needle into the left stitch in order to knit. It seemed like I was always putting my needle in the wrong place, too, and made so many mistakes. It didn't really grow on me, and my Mom didn't pressure me to continue. So, I put my knitting in my craft basket and forgot about it (along with crochet).<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">From my childhood through college I tried knitting several more times. I could do the basics of knit and purl, but making mistakes always threw me off and discouraged me. Those dropped stitches; those strange, unidentified mistakes; the confusion of what to do. It was always discouraging. I liked knitting okay, but, I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">didn</span>’t stick with it, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">didn</span>’t progress.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">The next time I really tried knitting again was after I got married. My husband, Nathan, was in law school at Regent University in Virginia Beach, and I was over 700 miles away from my hometown in Alabama, and from my knitting teacher: my Mom. So, I decided to take a class in order to learn more, have one-on-one instruction, and have someone to help bail me out when I made my usual knitting mistakes. I was also hoping to learn how to fix these mistakes by myself. I decided to go to The Knitting Corner, which was a knit shop really close to Regent's campus.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">The Knitting Corner gave a great class. The project we worked on was a kind of swatch piece that resembled one side of a baby or doll sweater. We learned basic knitting including knit and purl (which I already had down by this time), as well as increasing, decreasing, cabling, etc. The class was taught well and I really enjoyed it. I almost finished my swatch, but couldn't get it completed before the class was officially over. I was going to go to the next class and finish while everyone knitted, but I never did. (Life happened instead.)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">For whatever reason, I didn't continue knitting long after the class was over, though I did enjoy it. I believe I had started a grey, wool scarf for my Dad in the garter stitch, and maybe I got bored, maybe it was still the mistakes… It was probably also the fact that I was a newlywed working full-time, and was really learning how to live life as "an adult." My time, therefore, was very limited, and I gradually stopped knitting.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Back in Alabama Again</span></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">After my husband graduated law school, we moved to Montgomery, AL. While living there, my husband studied and passed the bar, I started graduate school, and I got pregnant. Sometime during my pregnancy I tried knitting again. This time, it was the demands of preparing for a child that really distracted me from knitting. (Plus the usual problems of mistakes, I'm sure.) I spent my entire pregnancy purging our junk out of our small apartment, cleaning, organizing, and other wise "nesting."<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">The next part of my life gets very happy, but also pretty complicated. Several big things happened in our life: Sadly, during my pregnancy, my Dad passed away. This was obviously a very difficult time. After our deepest sorrow, God blessed us with our deepest joy: our wonderful daughter, Cosette. She is the light of our life! Next, I found out that I am adopted. (It is a great thing! I hope to share that story with you someday.) And last but not least, Nathan decided to go into patent law, we moved to Huntsville, AL, and moved in with my in-laws. Yes, you guessed it, life got really….really…hectic.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Our Life Now, and my Re-Introduction to Knitting</span></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">We are now in what I believe is the busiest and most challenging part of our life so far, and knitting has become a huge blessing to me in the midst of it all. My husband works and goes to school for about 12 hours each day, comes home and eats dinner, and then studies until about 12-2 AM. This means that I do everything else, plus work at a local museum on a lot of Saturdays. (I won't go into the long list and bore you. I am sure your lists are all long as well.)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">It is a struggle to keep it all going smoothly, and definitely has its ups and downs. There seem to be really great times, and also some low times. But, all in all, we are working together in order to reach this goal, and I am very grateful for this opportunity.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">It was about a month ago (July 22) that I visited my Mom in Birmingham. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ahhh</span>...relaxation! No chores; no long lists of things to do; and an organized, clean, homey place to stay. I had been feeling overwhelmed, and this “vacation” was just what I needed. It was so wonderful at my Mom's and so wonderful to get to see her. It was while I was at my Mom's that she suggested that we knit dishcloths in the evenings while watching movies. I really liked the sound of that!<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">My Mom briefly gave me a refresher course on casting on, knitting, etc. It came back to me rather quickly, as I had over the years gotten used the “knit” and to the “purl” stitches. I was so excited to be working on my first dishcloth!<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">That first dishcloth became the first knitted project that I have completed. I am so proud of that dishcloth, as misshapen as it is!<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">Here it is, my first completed knitted project (I haven't woven in the ends yet.):<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAn-OUVkuRWni4kFvgImrCxaawCuLdWPeBRfQt1d6OmfAJlfNhpfsWFFwZdbO81b_M943FkiOSw8ikfvs3G-mW0wwVQ7aYPClWKj1mYPOykBeCjNx7H2FKszgcKLcRzbo2dTxoGPhh8hQo/s1600-h/136.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAn-OUVkuRWni4kFvgImrCxaawCuLdWPeBRfQt1d6OmfAJlfNhpfsWFFwZdbO81b_M943FkiOSw8ikfvs3G-mW0wwVQ7aYPClWKj1mYPOykBeCjNx7H2FKszgcKLcRzbo2dTxoGPhh8hQo/s320/136.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371228388519858690" border="0" /></a></div></div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2zoRZFNjEgUyJ8td4PhJIIYqLhERmZkEp000ZKDjAxNj-WaQiMgWkpEz4f5KLPQ8P_saTS9_T6l1XbyrbXn4eu26haP4GACxlwHNsp_4tffFaD5Aet82R9JFihltGBEBpy83oDiC74IC/s1600-h/139.JPG"><br /></a></p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2zoRZFNjEgUyJ8td4PhJIIYqLhERmZkEp000ZKDjAxNj-WaQiMgWkpEz4f5KLPQ8P_saTS9_T6l1XbyrbXn4eu26haP4GACxlwHNsp_4tffFaD5Aet82R9JFihltGBEBpy83oDiC74IC/s1600-h/139.JPG"></a><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">Here is a close up of my knitting from the washcloth:</p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2zoRZFNjEgUyJ8td4PhJIIYqLhERmZkEp000ZKDjAxNj-WaQiMgWkpEz4f5KLPQ8P_saTS9_T6l1XbyrbXn4eu26haP4GACxlwHNsp_4tffFaD5Aet82R9JFihltGBEBpy83oDiC74IC/s1600-h/139.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2zoRZFNjEgUyJ8td4PhJIIYqLhERmZkEp000ZKDjAxNj-WaQiMgWkpEz4f5KLPQ8P_saTS9_T6l1XbyrbXn4eu26haP4GACxlwHNsp_4tffFaD5Aet82R9JFihltGBEBpy83oDiC74IC/s320/139.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371230610800851186" border="0" /></a></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Addicted to Knitting</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">Well, that dishcloth got me hooked, and I now consider myself a Knitting Junkie. My Mom is like a knitting pusher who enables my habit. She has given me the knowledge and appreciation of knitting, a lot of yarn, needles, and has even gotten me into <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ravelry</span>.com, which is an addiction all to itself. I now take my knitting everywhere I go, and I try to knit during any spare moment (when I can’t do my chores yet my hands are free). I get excited that I may have to wait at the doctor’s office or ride in the car for any length of time, because it means that I get to knit! I am really hooked!<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The End of the Beginning</span></span><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">And that is the long and short history of my knitting journey so far. I can’t wait to share with you more details of my first projects, and my new-found love of knitting.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">Please visit me and my Mom on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">www.Ravelry</span>.com</a> . My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">username</span>: Faith717 My Mom’s <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Username</span>: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">KnitAddict</span>934 (See, I told you she was a knitting pusher!)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">Have a great night!<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal">Faith</p>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-68551992080568494952009-08-14T21:00:00.002-05:002009-08-14T23:56:36.962-05:00Introduction<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiteK92ak2RWM85Bign_A4oGYWXHVZyLDbxyyVIF0Wa1-NtR5D_UfRkk8PIS3A-03ffu948BbK5yN5p24eYLk4w1E2IWmRX4sGG35Pt3znxdblio9SpS6gQkdgZt0qOWe-spkmwPNWV-2RR/s1600-h/knittingPicofGirlwithSheep"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370049942332108002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiteK92ak2RWM85Bign_A4oGYWXHVZyLDbxyyVIF0Wa1-NtR5D_UfRkk8PIS3A-03ffu948BbK5yN5p24eYLk4w1E2IWmRX4sGG35Pt3znxdblio9SpS6gQkdgZt0qOWe-spkmwPNWV-2RR/s320/knittingPicofGirlwithSheep" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>Welcome to my blog, <em>A Knitting Journey</em>.<br /><br />In this blog I will be documenting my journey of knitting as a beginner, on up to whatever level I am able to obtain. I have hopes of someday knitting socks, blankets, shawls, hats, knitting with numerous colors, and more! The sky is the limit. You see, I believe what my Mom taught me, that, "I can do anything I put my mind to." Indeed, Phillipians 4:13 says that, "I can do all things through Christ Jesus Who strengthens me." So, hey! why fear cables, multi colors, 4 needles at one time...as long as I take it one step at a time, I believe, and hope, that I will eventually get there.<br /><br />I hope that while reading my blog that you will be both inspired and encouraged to knit or begin knitting, and maybe even moved while reading. I will do my best to include interesting material for your enjoyment. Hopefully, I will have more than 1 reader (hi Mom!), but my main goal is to express my joy for knitting, document my journey, and at the same time inspire and teach others.<br /><br />I would love to have you follow my blog and travel with me on this knitting journey. Be sure to pack your favorite patterns, yarn and needles for the ride. Then again, if you are interested in this blog, I probably don't have to tell you that.<br /><br />I look forward to discussing knitting with you!<br />Sincerely,<br />Faith</div>Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827386639801914229.post-75501976277926808212009-08-14T15:26:00.001-05:002009-08-14T15:27:31.400-05:00First thoughts coming soonI will be posting my first lines shortly...Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279899959472106874noreply@blogger.com0