What?!? Yes, it's the middle of April. I just saw this site:
http://littlecottonrabbits.typepad.co.uk/free_knitting_patterns/2007/06/knitted_mini_ch.html
and knew that I would be working on these at the lake this summer, hoping to have a pair for each of my cousins by Christmas time. That got me looking around the Internet for more patterns. I love the idea of making miniature sweater ornaments with the recipient's initial(s) on them, but haven't found the perfect pattern yet.
I've knit several more mittens since the last time I posted pictures, but I'm on a borrowed computer and don't want to mess around with loading the pictures here.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Twist Collective (spring/summer 2010)
First of all, my usual gripe: that Table of Contents is impossible to navigate!
OK, now on to the good stuff:
While I disliking the stereotyping in "Knits Men Want" I have to admit that the book sounds intriguing.
"Wallflower" socks - lovely colors, gorgeous pattern, and what looks like some interesting construction details on the heel. It's probably beyond my current level of ability (and patience!) but this would make a fabulous present...
Intrigued by "Goose Rocks" (a hooded cardigan) and in love with "Timpani" (a jacket-style cardigan.)
Adore "Celandine" but must lose a lot of weight before wearing something sleeveless and close-fitting.
OK, now on to the good stuff:
While I disliking the stereotyping in "Knits Men Want" I have to admit that the book sounds intriguing.
"Wallflower" socks - lovely colors, gorgeous pattern, and what looks like some interesting construction details on the heel. It's probably beyond my current level of ability (and patience!) but this would make a fabulous present...
Intrigued by "Goose Rocks" (a hooded cardigan) and in love with "Timpani" (a jacket-style cardigan.)
Adore "Celandine" but must lose a lot of weight before wearing something sleeveless and close-fitting.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
The New Knitty
Usually I am all over the new edition of Knitty, making eager lists of everything I will one day knit. This time, however, the only thing that caught my eye was "Emmaline." A short-sleeve cotton top, it is simple and square-necked and might even flatter my larger size.
Maybe it's the never-ending cough + physical therapy for the injured hip that's making me feel so blah.
Maybe it's the never-ending cough + physical therapy for the injured hip that's making me feel so blah.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
20 answers
1) What ended your last relationship?
He didn't think I was important enough to tell that he was going in for fairly major surgery on his wrist.
2) When was the last time you shaved?
This morning. (Off to meet the new physical therapist. Didn't want to scare her.)
3) What were you doing at 8:00AM?
Sleeping!
4) What will you be doing in 15 minutes?
Putting the boys to bed.
5) Some things you are excited about?
Getting physical therapy for my injured hip (finally!)
Going to NYC for our wedding anniversary.
Reading the huge pile of books I just got from the library.
6) What is your favorite flavor of Jello-O?
Dunno... I don't really eat it.
7) What do you remember about your prom night?
I refused to go frilly and lacy, so we drove all over the state to find me a very nice, tame dress by Laura Ashley. My prom date borrowed my dad's old tux. My best friend's mom did my hair.
8) Do you have any famous ancestors?
My paternal grandmother claimed to be related to the Stanley who invented the Stanley Steamer but I don't know whether he was a direct ancestor of ours.
9) Last thing you received in the mail?
My contract for next year's employment.
10) How many different beverages have you had today?
four: tea, water, seltzer, and apple juice.
11) Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machines?
Yes, in a very slow, clear voice.
12) Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
I haven't done that in years! Will have to try it again this summer. Maybe the boys want to do it...
13) Any plans for Friday night?
A nice dinner with DH and possibly a play, if I can talk him into it.
14) Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
Yuck! No way! (I thought this was a trick question until I remembered that one of my cousins loves, loves loves her hair after rinsing in salt water for days on end.)
15) Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?
Yup, just about every year. I share them with the dorm and they last about two days. Then I use the empty tins to store dog food and birdseed.
16) Do you reuse towels after you shower?
Ummm... is this a trick question? Yes, of course. I'm clean when I use it, after all. I wash the towels every weekend. (Honestly, how much water would I have to use to wash two bath towels a day?)
17) Describe your keychain?
One car key, 6 other keys, a mini-Leatherman tool, a mini-flashlight, and my library card.
18) Where do you keep your change?
I keep about $3.00 worth of change in my drawer at work. I keep another $5.00 of quarters and dimes in the car for parking meters. I keep four quarters in my coat pocket for soda emergencies and the rest in the change compartment of my purse.
19) When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
How large? I'm a teacher so I speak to groups of 9 to 17 students every weekday. I gave a 2-minute impromptu report to 60 colleagues last Monday.
20) What kind of winter coat do you own?
I have a wonderful black wool coat that I got on sale at Macy's last spring. It has slightly belled sleeves and a huge collar that can be turned up or buttoned down. It just covers my butt. It looks like no one else's coat and I adore it.
He didn't think I was important enough to tell that he was going in for fairly major surgery on his wrist.
2) When was the last time you shaved?
This morning. (Off to meet the new physical therapist. Didn't want to scare her.)
3) What were you doing at 8:00AM?
Sleeping!
4) What will you be doing in 15 minutes?
Putting the boys to bed.
5) Some things you are excited about?
Getting physical therapy for my injured hip (finally!)
Going to NYC for our wedding anniversary.
Reading the huge pile of books I just got from the library.
6) What is your favorite flavor of Jello-O?
Dunno... I don't really eat it.
7) What do you remember about your prom night?
I refused to go frilly and lacy, so we drove all over the state to find me a very nice, tame dress by Laura Ashley. My prom date borrowed my dad's old tux. My best friend's mom did my hair.
8) Do you have any famous ancestors?
My paternal grandmother claimed to be related to the Stanley who invented the Stanley Steamer but I don't know whether he was a direct ancestor of ours.
9) Last thing you received in the mail?
My contract for next year's employment.
10) How many different beverages have you had today?
four: tea, water, seltzer, and apple juice.
11) Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machines?
Yes, in a very slow, clear voice.
12) Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
I haven't done that in years! Will have to try it again this summer. Maybe the boys want to do it...
13) Any plans for Friday night?
A nice dinner with DH and possibly a play, if I can talk him into it.
14) Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
Yuck! No way! (I thought this was a trick question until I remembered that one of my cousins loves, loves loves her hair after rinsing in salt water for days on end.)
15) Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?
Yup, just about every year. I share them with the dorm and they last about two days. Then I use the empty tins to store dog food and birdseed.
16) Do you reuse towels after you shower?
Ummm... is this a trick question? Yes, of course. I'm clean when I use it, after all. I wash the towels every weekend. (Honestly, how much water would I have to use to wash two bath towels a day?)
17) Describe your keychain?
One car key, 6 other keys, a mini-Leatherman tool, a mini-flashlight, and my library card.
18) Where do you keep your change?
I keep about $3.00 worth of change in my drawer at work. I keep another $5.00 of quarters and dimes in the car for parking meters. I keep four quarters in my coat pocket for soda emergencies and the rest in the change compartment of my purse.
19) When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
How large? I'm a teacher so I speak to groups of 9 to 17 students every weekday. I gave a 2-minute impromptu report to 60 colleagues last Monday.
20) What kind of winter coat do you own?
I have a wonderful black wool coat that I got on sale at Macy's last spring. It has slightly belled sleeves and a huge collar that can be turned up or buttoned down. It just covers my butt. It looks like no one else's coat and I adore it.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Olympic Knitting
I just had a dose of sheer genius: I will knit tube socks! No heel to turn! And since my kids' feet grow so fast, this will allow them to keep wearing the socks for several winters. I have some gorgeous sport-weight yarn already skeined up and I'm going to knit toe-up to use every possible meter of it.
I'm shooting for two pairs but will settle for one.
In other news, I'm part-way through two baby sweaters and a scarf and I'm about to rip out a spiral mitten that is just too small. I also need to put thumbs on the Cheshire Cat Mittens, which might even get done tonight.
I'm shooting for two pairs but will settle for one.
In other news, I'm part-way through two baby sweaters and a scarf and I'm about to rip out a spiral mitten that is just too small. I also need to put thumbs on the Cheshire Cat Mittens, which might even get done tonight.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The strangest salad
Quickly, here's a noodle salad I tossed together to accompany some slow-roasted salmon, salad, and rice... I'm recording this for posterity because I know I'll forget exactly what went into it within a week. (Yeah, I'm tired. The IQ is dropping.)
About 4 ounces of rice noodles, boiled until soft, drained and tossed with two teaspoons of sesame oil
One avocado, finely chopped
About one tablespoon of chopped mint leaves
About one tablespoon of chopped cilantro (leaves and stems)
5 large white mushrooms, sliced
The beet greens and stems that came with three large beets
A lot of finely chopped fresh ginger
2 Tablespoons canola oil
Saute the ginger root and beet stems in the oil until fragrant. Add mushrooms and stir for a couple of minutes. Add beet greens and toss until cooked.
Combine stir-fry with noodles and freshly chopped herbs. Top with diced avocado. Serve immediately.
About 4 ounces of rice noodles, boiled until soft, drained and tossed with two teaspoons of sesame oil
One avocado, finely chopped
About one tablespoon of chopped mint leaves
About one tablespoon of chopped cilantro (leaves and stems)
5 large white mushrooms, sliced
The beet greens and stems that came with three large beets
A lot of finely chopped fresh ginger
2 Tablespoons canola oil
Saute the ginger root and beet stems in the oil until fragrant. Add mushrooms and stir for a couple of minutes. Add beet greens and toss until cooked.
Combine stir-fry with noodles and freshly chopped herbs. Top with diced avocado. Serve immediately.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Resolutions
Well, I got sick on the 2nd, so this year is off to a blasting start. Damn colds.
I hereby resolve to
1) Pay more attention to what I eat. Whether this resolves into full vegetarianism, or becoming a loca-vore, or something else... will be determined later.
2) Become more fit. (Note that I am fairly flexible and active for my age group, but I do almost nothing organized.)
3) Knit more. I'm aiming for 500 to 1000 stitches a day, although some days nothing will happen (like today - no sneezing on the yarn!) and I will make up for it on subsequent days.
4) Don't stab anybody.
5) Read at least 100 books.
6) Listen to more current music.
8) Snarl less.
9) Floss regularly.
10) Be less obsessed with making my lists end on round numbers.
I hereby resolve to
1) Pay more attention to what I eat. Whether this resolves into full vegetarianism, or becoming a loca-vore, or something else... will be determined later.
2) Become more fit. (Note that I am fairly flexible and active for my age group, but I do almost nothing organized.)
3) Knit more. I'm aiming for 500 to 1000 stitches a day, although some days nothing will happen (like today - no sneezing on the yarn!) and I will make up for it on subsequent days.
4) Don't stab anybody.
5) Read at least 100 books.
6) Listen to more current music.
8) Snarl less.
9) Floss regularly.
10) Be less obsessed with making my lists end on round numbers.
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