I'm posting this because I want to learn how to do fair isle knitting and it's just easier to have it on my blog then to go and search around for it.
Fair Isle Knitting with 2 yarns in the left hand, Continental Style.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Hiya Hiya Sock it to me.
My newest discovery: Knitting socks on a 9" circular needle. It has opened a whole new world. I usually knit socks on 5 double pointed needles and have been satisfied with this method. Well during the SeaSock Cruise to Alaska a lady named Angela was knitting on these tiny little needles and her progress was remarkable.
I thought I would give it a try, it takes a bit of getting used to but the speed you pick up is amazing. I am a convert from now on it's 9" circular for me. Socks knitted from some of my yarn stash from Alaska.
http://www.hiyahiya.com
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Indiana Jones actress: " went to go knit"
from the Los Angeles Times:Did she quit Hollywood or did Hollywood quit her? We mean, after 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and that nakedly classical opening salvo: "Indiana Jones. I always knew someday you'd come walking back through my door." There was, less remembered now, 1984's "Starman," in which she played another loner tough girl -- this one visited by an outer-space creature (Jeff Bridges).
But at some point she went to go knit in the Berkshire Mountains.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Yarn Shops we visited.
2818 NE 55th St.Seattle, WA 98105
800-987-6354
(206) 525-1726
800-987-6354
(206) 525-1726
Acorn is a delightful shop and staff! Very helpful nice selection of high quality yarns and gadgets for the knitter. I met Janet and she was a delight, had some great giggles with her, by the time I got home she had already added me to her "friends" on Ravelry.com If I ever go to Seattle again I am definitely going to visit this shop.************
Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
118 Madrone Lane,
Bainbridge Island,
WA 98110
206.780.2686
Very nice people, nice and organized and if you are into tea they have it.************
The Weaving Works
4717 Brooklyn Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206.524.1221
If you are a "spinner" this shop is a must. Previous to this trip I only spin around my own axes but I am now a proud owner of 3 drop spindles and lots of roving to spin. I'll let you know how that goes.************
Bead & Yarn Shoppe: Salmon Landing Market
Second Floor,
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2858
Amy Singer from Knitty.com shopping .......
Brenda Dayne from Cast-on a knitting podcaster also shopping as the rest of us. Oh the sooo soft and warm Quiviot !
I actually have so many pictures and as time permits I will be posting more. I just wanted to remember the yarn stores we visited. Oh so much fun to shop for yarn.....
Alaska was Beautiful!
I had a wonderful time, knit and ate and knitted some more and then we ate dinner. Then we knitted and had a snack. ...... ... ......
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Felted, and warm and cozy
I'm packing these, just getting ready to go to Alaska! It's SeaSocks 08! Wow I can hardly wait knitting socks on the high seas!
Saturday, May 03, 2008
I'm part of a Exhibition in Venice
Please come to the reception on Sunday, May 4th, 2008. Reception will be a fun party. Wear your tiara, I'm wearing mine. Live music by Fred Sokolow, Lina Sved & emerging musicians.
The Reception will be May 4th from 3-6 pm at the Gallery.
"Off Rose Gallery"
841 Flower Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
310-664-8977
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 2-5 pm or by appointment.
Directions: Rose Avenue & Lincoln Blvd.
One block south of Rose just east of Lincoln Blvd.
The Gallery is in the back.
I have submitted 5 pieces to an Art Gallery
and my pieces will be part of an Exhibit called
"All Fired Up!"
The exhibit will run from May 4th, 2008 through May 25th, 2008.
and my pieces will be part of an Exhibit called"All Fired Up!"
The Reception will be May 4th from 3-6 pm at the Gallery.
"Off Rose Gallery"
841 Flower Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
310-664-8977
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 2-5 pm or by appointment.
Directions: Rose Avenue & Lincoln Blvd.
One block south of Rose just east of Lincoln Blvd.
The Gallery is in the back.
Friday, April 25, 2008
A Fashion Show I attended.
Fun, fun, and more fun. The exhibit was from February 22 - April 20, 2008 at the Palos Verdes Art Center
Beckstrand & Walker Galleries
WEARABLE EXPRESSIONS 2008
"Art doesn’t only hang on the wall or sit on pedestals. It also finds expression in the clothing, jewelry and accessories with which people adorn their bodies. This is wearable art—art that combines aesthetics and function as it adds a fourth dimension of animation and personal expression, through the movements of the people wearing it.
The best in wearable art from around the world is on display in Wearable Expressions, the Palos Verdes Art Center’s sixth biennial international juried wearable art exhibition....."
Presented "Off the Wall and On the Runway" I took lots of pictures because I was mesmerized by the imagination and creativity of artists from around the world.
My friend Ellen has these slide shows on her blog and I like them when there are so many pictures to share. If you see a picture that you want to see just click on it and a bigger version is available. Pretty slick.
Beckstrand & Walker Galleries
WEARABLE EXPRESSIONS 2008
"Art doesn’t only hang on the wall or sit on pedestals. It also finds expression in the clothing, jewelry and accessories with which people adorn their bodies. This is wearable art—art that combines aesthetics and function as it adds a fourth dimension of animation and personal expression, through the movements of the people wearing it.
The best in wearable art from around the world is on display in Wearable Expressions, the Palos Verdes Art Center’s sixth biennial international juried wearable art exhibition....."
Presented "Off the Wall and On the Runway" I took lots of pictures because I was mesmerized by the imagination and creativity of artists from around the world.
My friend Ellen has these slide shows on her blog and I like them when there are so many pictures to share. If you see a picture that you want to see just click on it and a bigger version is available. Pretty slick.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Oops I turned left..... Progress....
Mitre Sqares, and more Mitre sqares...... Kind of fun to knit but I am kind of getting dizzy from it. Maybe I need to give this project a rest.
I should have turned right ..... it just did not look right. When I woke up this morning and was admiring my new project I suddenly realized my mistake.
This is the prize I won at Stitches West Fashion Show, the kit for the "Carnaby Coat" in this beautiful black and white wool. It was a score the price on the label says $250 dollars. Well wool made in Italy is not cheap.
This is what it looks like in the picture, here is my progress.
I frogged the little hick up and all is back on track. Just a little mistake, it was late at night I was watching television and simply did not pay attention. But luckily I listen to the advice I give "admire your work often" to catch any mistakes early.
I have a lot of knitting to do on this one.
I should have turned right ..... it just did not look right. When I woke up this morning and was admiring my new project I suddenly realized my mistake.
This is the prize I won at Stitches West Fashion Show, the kit for the "Carnaby Coat" in this beautiful black and white wool. It was a score the price on the label says $250 dollars. Well wool made in Italy is not cheap.
This is what it looks like in the picture, here is my progress.
I frogged the little hick up and all is back on track. Just a little mistake, it was late at night I was watching television and simply did not pay attention. But luckily I listen to the advice I give "admire your work often" to catch any mistakes early.
I have a lot of knitting to do on this one.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
A friend sent me this...
I don't usually post these, I get so many jokes interesting stuff my friends feel I should see but this one I really liked
by Maya Angelou
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to..
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her
family...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a feeling of control over her destiny...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...
by Maya Angelou
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to..
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her
family...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a feeling of control over her destiny...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...
Monday, February 25, 2008
Stitches West 08 "Editor's Choice" Winner!
Yes ladies and gentlemen I have a new title "Award Winning Designer"!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Ugg Sock updated.
This is an update on my Ugg Sock. Who knew. Their real name is "Valenki"
According to Manolo’s Shoe Blog
I don't know about the toothless part but I love mine.
There are times when I jump in bed and my feet are frozen! They are like ice, hence the "Popsicle feet" reference.
How to warm up my feet, tucking them anywhere near my DH is not satisfactory and he really does not like it. I must confess I don't like him doing the same to me either. As a matter of fact I've been known to get hostile about even thinking of doing such.... the solution is the Ugg Sock.
I knitted a giant sock, size 13 needles DK weight wool yarn and tossed them in the washing machine to shrink/felt. Then I needle felted fleece to the inside.
The softest and warmest of all. Warm toes for me, and yes I made DH a pair too.
.......are traditional Russian winter footwear, essentially felt boots. Its very name, valenki literally means, "made by felting". Valenki are made of wool felt.
According to Manolo’s Shoe Blog
Manolo says, recently the Manolo he has been hearing much talk about the Russian Valenki boot as being the next Ugg, the next ugly boot to be the big trend.
Here, allow the Manolo to nip this in the bud.
If you are the shuffling, toothless, 100 kilogram Russian babushka with the head scarf then by all the means, wear the valenki. If you are not the Russian granny then, in the opinion of the Manolo, you have no business wearing the Valenki.
Trust the Manolo, nothing says, Comrade, I have in my soviet-era apartment stockpiled 500 rolls of the low-quality toilet paper like the valenki.
Do not be the babushka, do not wear the valenkis.
I don't know about the toothless part but I love mine.
There are times when I jump in bed and my feet are frozen! They are like ice, hence the "Popsicle feet" reference.
How to warm up my feet, tucking them anywhere near my DH is not satisfactory and he really does not like it. I must confess I don't like him doing the same to me either. As a matter of fact I've been known to get hostile about even thinking of doing such.... the solution is the Ugg Sock.I knitted a giant sock, size 13 needles DK weight wool yarn and tossed them in the washing machine to shrink/felt. Then I needle felted fleece to the inside.
The softest and warmest of all. Warm toes for me, and yes I made DH a pair too.
Friday, February 08, 2008
Sea Socks 08
I had such a good time last year Sea Socks 07 that I just booked Sea Socks 08.
I've printed out a picture of the ship and when I get stressed out I just look at the ship and imagine the fun. Knitting socks on the high seas!
Pavlo the blond Ukranian head waiter serving me dinner in the formal dining room every night, room service bringing me coffee at 6 am. Life is good. I can hardly wait.
I've printed out a picture of the ship and when I get stressed out I just look at the ship and imagine the fun. Knitting socks on the high seas!
Pavlo the blond Ukranian head waiter serving me dinner in the formal dining room every night, room service bringing me coffee at 6 am. Life is good. I can hardly wait.
Friday, February 01, 2008
German Twisted Cast on
The German Twisted Cast-on is very useful when you want a stretchy edge, like for socks, hats or if you are a "tight" knitter this is very handy because the cast on can get too tight.
You hold the yarn the same way as if you were doing the "long tail" cast on just by twisting the yarn around the thumb gives the cast on an extra bit of yarn for the stretchy effect.
First stitch regular long tail cast on or a slip knot, then (the thumb does all the work) Under both strands on the thumb --do not go through the regular loop but go under both strands--
Push the needle through the loop dip the thumb way down kind of jiggle it and hook the index finger yarn through the thumb loop.
I found this video on YouTube that demonstrates it very nicely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af1xpkBBYxs
You hold the yarn the same way as if you were doing the "long tail" cast on just by twisting the yarn around the thumb gives the cast on an extra bit of yarn for the stretchy effect.
First stitch regular long tail cast on or a slip knot, then (the thumb does all the work) Under both strands on the thumb --do not go through the regular loop but go under both strands--
Push the needle through the loop dip the thumb way down kind of jiggle it and hook the index finger yarn through the thumb loop.
I found this video on YouTube that demonstrates it very nicely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af1xpkBBYxs
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