Tara's New Wristy Things

Tara's New Wristy Things BOOK: One-Skein Wonders PATTERN: The Wave Hand Warmers YARN: Red Heart Brand, Giant Multicolor skein, Color 4040 Cabana Print, 2 Strand held throughout whole pattern
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Derek & Amy's Bear

Here is Derek & Amy's Bear for their new little addition, Tyler Richard. The pattern is from Sandra Polley's "The Knitted Teddy Bear". It was Red Heart Aran Fleck and he's adorable.

More picures HERE.

Tara's Greenie Cable Beanie

Finished! Tara's belated birthday present. Pattern free online at The Stitch Cafe. Yarn generously donated by my little sister, Holly. [p.s. thanks lady!]. Red Heart Brand, Giant Multicolor skein, Color 4040 Cabana Print 4ply held 4 strand throughout. I look mad tough with a beanie, by the way. More pictures --->HERE

Melissa's Baby Chunky Hat

I in my idiotness didn't take any pictures of Melissa's gift before I sent it. Even more in my idiotness, I thought I sent her the package containing such said gift. I bragged to her about how I finished it early this year for her for Christmas and then I left the package in my trunk thinking I mailed the thing on a Friday after work. Can you say vacation? Anyway, this is a picture of what the Tahki Stacey Charles pattern looks like. I used a similar brown yard that was not as chunky as this, but it turned out really cute. Maybe if I'm lucky, Liss will model such said gift and send me a picture for you all to see.

The Bruce - Victory at Last

It's finally done. A year and a half later it is done and it is beautiful. It's over 7 feet long and cozy. I finally finished it over Christmas break in South Dakota. Victory is finally mine and it's super, super warm. Yarn: Lion Brand Home Spun in various colors Design: My head Needles: 10 1/2 circulars that were very, very long. I must admit that I did a dance on the last stitch and yes, I looked like the complete nerd that I am.

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Brit's Brown Felted Clutch

Finished after six months of waiting for beads.
Pattern: One Skein Notions: JoAnn's beaded trim Yarn: Paton's Wool in Brown

One Skein's Felted Clutch

Oh holy cow. Does anyone know how hard a new felter has to work to actually drop a finished piece sans felting into the washing machine? I could write for ten minutes on the saga itself. Well, it's finished. My first felted piece and she is beautiful. Enjoy.

FELTED CLUTCH PHOTO GALLERY HERE

No wrapping, no muss, no fuss

I have found the perfect gift for me! At Elann.com, the coolest yarn store ever!, you can give gift certificates to my account (michababy1@ hotmail.com) by clicking HERE. You simply register yourself, enter my email, and I than I get to think you are indeed the coolest person I know and knit until my fingers fall off! How cool is that? There is a god! Sorry, but $2.25 hanks of wool make me crazy excited! DAD, ARE YOU READING THIS???

New Projects Finally- One Skein's Felted Clutch

Between painting the house and trim on the windows and regaining feeling in my right hand, my knitting has been put on the back burner for a while. It shows, too. Yesterday I knitted 3/4 of my felted clutch project from my new book, ONE SKEIN, and realized I had the wrong needle size and guage. Izzy at least helped by gaurding my project. Too bad I had to wrestle her for it and rip it out and start over. I did almost complete another one last night and I hope to have it completed sans felting this evening, pending no other disasters prevail. LOL. Good luck to me!

Mommy's Surprise - Finished at Last!

After a long intermission and break from knitting (mandatory just for reference), I have finally finished my mother's day gift for my mom. I know it's June, but I hope it is still well recieved. It's a slightly felted variation of Jana Trent's bag with Loom Blooms. It turned out fairly well I must say. I think I may make myself or some other unsuspecting victim, er friend a new gift! I hope she likes it!

Started: About a month ago

Finished: About a month too late

Yarn: Wool Ease in Heather (one skein)

Flower: My own creation from my stash

Full photo shoot HERE!

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Charlotte Dolcetta Lime for Lacey

I must really love my girls, because they both have gotten new "gifts of fun" from big sister in the last month. I don't think i mind much :o) Here is Lacey's new favorite wardrobe item. It comes in handy reading Harry Potter (ask her). Yes, I'm a little lagging in the progress department lately. Sorry goes out to those who were looking for new stuff to peek at!

Pattern: Charlotte By Rowan [getting use out of this pattern for sure]
Yarn: Sensations Dolcetta in Lime (Lacey says YEA!, it's her favorite) Doublestrand throughout shown here and it has turned out very summeresque over a tank top!
Started: March 2nd
Finished: March 6th
Finally sewn together: Um, April 4thish?

More peeks of this Charlotte #3 HERE!!

Charlotte for Holly

Started: February 25th

Finished:March 2nd
Pattern: Charlotte by Rowan
Yarn: Lion Homespun
Colors: Tudor & Baroque
(Doublestrand througout)
Modeled by: Coppertop Jane

View the full Shoot of Charlotte for Holly HERE

Can you spot the real me?

My Charlotte by Rowan Knits

Finally something for me. I haven't knitted anything for me almost a year. Charlotte (click HERE for pattern) by Rowan turned out beautifully. I used a bit thicker yarn than called for in the pattern, but I'm in love. I have started another one for my sister Holly. The poor girl just had her car totalled in an accident and needs a little pick me up. Her's is also turning out beautiful in purple blend. Rowan Knits Number 37, Charlotte, Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Charcoal. More pictures of Charlotte HERE. P.S. It even compliments my sweatpants on a chilly day. Who wouldn't love that?

My Sweetie & Me

Our new mug shot. LOL. Taken last Friday at a wedding dinner, I must say we are the epitomy of either very dapper and smug or just plain crazed. Enjoy!

Melissa's Super 70's Scarf

This fits my girl perfect. Sense of flair, a little 70's, perfect for owl necklaces with amber eyes, which believe it or not, Melissa DOES already own. One knitter nerd tag and its off to California for better things! Vintage Kentucky Brand Cotton Rug Yarn from thrift store! 18 rows, knit stitch in colors: Copper, Avocado, Oatmeal, Pudding, and Chocolate. Ok, now I am hungry...

Sandra Polley's Thomas

Started: January 9th, 2006

Finished: January 22, 2006

Total Length/Height: 10"

Thomas was a treat to create. With his scarf in tow, he's ready for the 11 degree weather we have today and has found a new home atop my desk at work. He's been learning many new skills including holding down important papers, but mostly he stares at me all day, which is actually starting to freak me out, come to think of it.

MORE PHOTOS HERE

Polley's Knitted Heirlooms

Sandra Polley has created a variety of knitted bears and toys in two books titled The Knitted Teddy, and The Knitted Teddy Bear, which I now own. I was fortunate to get a Barnes & Noble Gift Card from Mike's sister, Heather. It went to fantastic use. These bears are easy and Sandra is a genius. I highly recommend both books if you are an avid knitter or need a quick project or gift. I am a HUGE fan and so are family and friends already borrowing my copy. (laughs) If anyone on your birthday, christmas, or holiday list knits - don't say I didn't give you a great idea!

KNITTERSREVIEW.COM REVIEW:

I was feeling stressed and grumpy the day this book arrived. But within just a few minutes of opening the package, my cloud had lifted. Since then, every time I look through this book, I can't help but smile.The Knitted Teddy BearThe book lives up to its title, with 12 different patterns of knitted teddy bears. All the bears follow a traditional teddy style with subtle and unique modifications.Each bear has a name, such as Thomas, Robert, Christopher, and Rosie. The loving and compassionate photographs make you feel part of a secret teddy bear world.Abundant VarietyAlthough there are 12 patterns, each bear often has multiple personalities. For example, the sweet little bear named Thomas wears a knitted sweater, jacket, scarf, jeans, and hat to school. But when soccer practice arrives, he changes into his sporty attire complete with a player number on his hat and sweater.My favorite couple is Christopher and Rosie, with their tall goofy bodies with long arms, short legs, and matching comfy buttoned overalls.And then there's Ralph, the well-fed construction worker whose generous belly protrudes over a pair of droopy pants held up with a little tie belt.

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Trevor's Gift

A gift for my dear friend Trevor (so he didn't have to steal another scarf from me).

Yarn: Lion Brand WoolEase ThickNQuick/Fisherman
Size 17 Needles/Knit&Stocking Stitch
Pattern: Yarn Market Men's Ribbed Scarf
Started: December 25th, 2005
Completed: January 1st, 2006

Dogs in the liquor cabinet again...

My Little Super Hero

Name: Strawberry Pink
Hero Type: Good
Special Powers: Turning household items into useful props
Special Talents: Jazz hand manuevers
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Battle: Kicking Glinda the good witch's rear
Weaknesses: Tomatoes
Distinctive markings/knowns: Always dons a tiara
Last seen: Skipping towards McDonald's with wand in hand

Christine's Gift

I made this, but there is no proof! I forgot to picture it! OOPS!

Yarn: Patons Pebbles/Moon Stone
Size 15 Needles/12 Sts. Wide/Knit & Stocking Stitch
Started: December 22nd, 2005
Completed: December 24th, 2005

Peggy's Gift

A gift for my Aunt Peggy for Christmas. She just loves purple and me. I'm so lucky.

Yarn: Sensations Angel Hair /Purple 231
Size 12 Needles/20 Sts. Wide/Knit&Stocking Stitch
Started: December 20th, 2005
Completed: December 23rd, 2005

Heather's Gift

A gift for Mike's sister for Christmas.

Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun/Prairie
Size 15 Needles/12 Sts. Wide/Knit Stitch
Started: November 30th, 2005
Completed: December 23rd, 2005

Lacey's First Viking Game

Ah, sister rivalry...

Finally a Finished Hoody...

Finally a finished hoody for Baby Dominick John Zattler. Congratulations to my friends Suzy & Jason. It took long enough, but it turned out beautifully completed with blue dog buttons and my signature Knitter Nerd tag. Mission accomplished.

"The Bruce" Scarf

I finally started a new project. It's abstract, elegant, understated, sophisticated and probably my most favorite project yet. Best of all, it's mine unless someone steals it from underneath me. Let them try.

Stole took a demise.

I am sick of that thing. It's giving me nothing but a green headache. It's made its way into a ball of yarn for now. Stay posted.

Square Stole

So yesterday in my "power lounging mode" I started my Square Stole Project. I'm working on the pattern that has been stored in my head forever. It's got an alternating square pattern that carries over a bit on the opposite side of the work. It's turning out to be somewhat of a challenge, but hey, I'm up for it. I'm up for it especially after I ripped it out and started it over about 5 times yesterday and then muttered something that would have your kids putting on earmuffs - bring on the squares!

Hoody Victory!

One completed hoody with binding, button hole strip and button hole binding - minus buttons, homemade label and um, seams. LOL. And let me tell you that a yarnover is not exactly easy on the first try. It seems that "yarnovers" or YO is used to make the button holes on this thing. YIKES is all I have to say. I must have tried about 3 times to make those darn button holes and all I had was a mess. Somehow I figured it out though, so here you have it. Victory less a couple of details, but this lovely project will be meeting my seam sewing and button sewing fingers very shortly.

New Project for My Board

I came across this project book at the Yarn Cafe a few weeks back from Tahki Stacy Charles. I LOVE this company. They have the most beautiful patterns. Next on my list, this little cardigan number, marked simply #17. I found some Caron yarn in Taupe I am going to use to make one. I found it at Joann's Fabrics when I picked up more yarn for my baby hoody project. It's just a softer 4-ply yarn with a rugged feel. It's 4.99 for a pound, so if I don't like it when I finish it, who cares? Oh and of course I used those annoying little 40% off coupons, so essentially, it's going to cost me a cost of the two snickers bars to make this puppy. Not bad for my frugle rear. Not bad. And I'll never have to tell people that either. Or at least the ones who don't read my blog.

A Hoody with A HOOD!!!

Can you believe it? Yea, me either. My baby hoody has a HOOD! I started the hood for this beast on Friday lunch before I had an MRI. I knitted a row then put it away. I picked it back up on Saturday and worked on it a great deal while watching the friends play poker at my friends Robin and Ian's house. I picked it back up on Sunday and finished the hood with a vengeance. I unfortunately finished the skein of yarn that I had, too. With only ten rows left to create the button hole band and the button band, I was super bummed. It was victory waving in front of me and I could taste it. Almost.

Severe Craziness

Tada! Told you they pictures were coming soon! Today I shall find that energy to build a hood. If you built it, they will be warm. (Sorry, full of movie lines this week). So life with ferrets is pretty much hilarious, but takes some getting used to new pets in the house. I've been keeping so busy lately, that I don't think I notice much that they are around. Except of course when they dive in my knitting bag and pull out my yarn or walk by and chomp on my toes. THEN, I notice. LOL. I wonder what my Mom will think this weekend when my sister and I show up. Her house = 2 more sisters, 2 more dogs, mom & dad. Our additions = sisters 3 & 4, dogs 3 & 4, and ferrets 1 & 2 and a partridge in a pear tree. Oh, she's in for a treat. Good thing she REALLY does love us or we'd be in a world of trouble.

Finally A Nibble!

Finally a post! I know it's been over a week and a 1/2. I apologize to my growing fan base. I've been battling some medical stuff lately that has taken my focus away from knitting and even a little every day life and placed my focus on my MS blog journal. I with gusto (of course I still have gusto!), announce that I have done it! I finally finished sleeve #2 today! I also looked the part of the pattern with the hood directions REAL HARD. I know, I should have started. I am just happy that I have something to present to you avid fans so you don't uprise. Pictures coming up soon, I promise. I have to find some batteries because my camera just died. Isn't that just my, or your rather, luck?

My Old Friend Mel

My dear, dear friend Melanie at her wedding on August 20th, 2005. She is now happily married and a stay at home mom! I don't see her nearly enough, but that is life. I miss her though!

Meet Diesel & Turbo

Meet the twin additions! Turbo (on the left) and Diesel (on the right). So far, Lacey and I have got the following profile information logged into mental note: Turbo - likes under the couch, don't know what he does under there, but he likes it, likes Lacey's white socks, bath #1 not such a big hit in the shampoo department (Johnson's baby makes 'em smell pretty), but will swim around the tub, likes slow exporing, rastling with the smaller dog, Isabelle, and loves plastic bags - they are good fighting partners. Now for Diesel's highlights: He is the quick explorer, loves climbing into my shoes and has been under the gas stove already (big no-no), doesn't really like any part of bath #1 at all, Turbo will bury himself in the dogs toy basket. Both will do the "ferret dance", remove their bell collars without a sound, are held pretty easy, and like antagonizing my bigger dog Neige with the "hide under the furniture game" and haven't "bitten" anyone, per say, more like playful nibbles. One has the litter box thing figured out and the other has not, we haven't figure out which one yet as of now. They both are daily getting more exploratory and comfortable and they are QUICK learners. They both figured out how to get out of the box from PetCo in about 5 minutes departure time. They are awesome so far, so I guess there isn't anything not to love. They say you must have one BIG sense of humor to own a ferret and I think we must be crazy for having two. In the end though, don't we all go crazy???

Progress & New Additions!

Tada! Here's the product of my hard work. A baby hoody for a one armed baby. Kidding. Sort of. It happens in places like Chernoble (or at least I heard anyway). Ok, enough about one armed babies. Started finally sleeve #2, but haven't gotten too far this week. It's been filled with lots of surprises and changes. I welcomed three, YES THREE!, new additions to my cute, little condo since last Friday. The first being Peanut, my next youngest sister. She finally graduated from college (MSU) and by finally, I mean her exhaustion, not mine. She moved in Friday evening and has finally settled into a place of her own where her belongings are not in a closet that is 3x5. [I'm sure she'll point out all the highlights of college living in a full thesis, if you like that sort of thing, just ask her]. She's pretty happy about that, strike that - ecstatic that her toothpaste and underwear don't share the same abode - and I'm happy to have her here in the cities with me. I think the mother hen thing just shined through a little bit. The next being two little furry creatures adorned with the names Turbo and Diesel. Two little ferrets. So far, so good. Oh yes, there is a lot of love in our house and let's hope there is a whole lotta patience in there somewhere, too!

Tuesday Universal Answers

Answer #1. It's that way.
Answer #2. He went that way.
Answer #3. She went that way.
Answer #4. Ha, good one buddy.
Answer #5. He did it.
Answer #6. She did it.
Answer #7. It was that nerd.
Answer #8. Look over there.
Answer #9. It's around there somewhere, look harder.
Answer #10. No way do I look like that moron.

Baby Hoody Progress

Here's a quick update on Operation Baby Hoody. So far so good! I completed the front right piece and front left piece this weekend. It only took about an hour and a half for both. I'm starting the sleeves today at lunch. More to come this week! Only 2 sleeves, the hood, sewing together, and the botton hole finishing left! P.S. I know I've posted up Suzy's Baby Hoody, but she saw it at the yarn cafe, so I guess all's fair in love and war now! LOL.

What you want a slideshow??? Ok! [Click here for Slideshow]

Operation Weekend Fun

So Crissy's birthday party was a success on Saturday that we attended and a bunch of fun. Crissy & Robin made homemade stohli dohlis for the occasion (yum!) and they were nothing less than delicious. Earlier that day Crissy and I took a shopping excursion before the big shindig and it was really tiring window shopping in 90 degree heat. We decided to take a quick nap in Linens & Things. Boy did we get a dirty look, but hey! It's hard being a shop-a-holic. The Yarn Cafe on Friday night, I might add for me at least was a blast. Suzy, Svetlana & I had a great time. [NOTE: They serve beer & wine] We didn't drink, but with all the wonderful yarns, service, and things to peruse, we were all yarn drunk, so to speak. Big kudos to Michelle, the owner for making us feel right at home. I must note also that Suzy & I taught Robin to knit this weekend. She's doing great & practiced all day yesterday at a house showing (she's a new & budding realtor: Go Robin!) Oh, and we finally got that picture of all of us lovely girls together!

Dad & His Girls

Here's a little snapshot of Dad & my sisters right before we left the wilderness! (LtoR: Tara, Lacey, Dad, Michelle, Holly, not pictured: Dopey & Sneezy) P.S. Lacey is still the "favert" in this picture. Dad loves us all the same though, just ask him!