knitz everywhere!

When one doesn't have to worry about getting up for work, a mere 4-5 hours having getting home from the last thankless job with no benefits, life is good! :-D

Howdy people! How's the summer been treating you? Well, me, I've been on a knitting spree. I finished this Little Lamb Cardigan for a student flying back to South Carolina (if she hasn't already) to greet her forthcoming grandson. I used some Cascade 220 Superwash that I had sitting in my stash, less than one skein for the cardi. Size 10 needles. Be on the look out for a little type sportin' this sweater, Vera, LOL!

I'm ashamed to admit that I knit this back in March, but didn't get around to sewing the buttons on until a few weeks ago. Either way, the person that received it was gushing for a good 5-10 minutes about it . . . I give you Clementine's Popcorn Hoodie. For a project that is sooo quick and easy, you wouldn't believe how people looove this pattern. Even my mom had to stop and pet the yarn and admire this thing. 

I got the pattern from the Baby Sweater Yahoo Group ions ago, saved it and realized recently that the pattern writer took it down. I've got the address for where one would have to send a check - yeah, no paypal/downloading as far as I can tell - to get the pattern, plus about 29 others by the young lady that made this ubber cute pattern. The baby I knit it for lives over in Spokane, Washington so I'm sure she'll get plenty of use out of it. I used Debbie Bliss Merino Chunky (sadly another fantastic yarn that's been discontinued) and size 10.5 needles for this one. 

Last but not least, I've finished my plain jane, May '08 Sock a Month KAL 5 socks about 4 hours before May was up on the 31st.  They fit so nice and comfy! The yarn is nice and soft with a little bit of sproing to it, perfect to keep my toes toasty . . . plus, they add a little personality to my Doc Marten Mary Janes for work! ;-)

Out with the old business, in with the new!

I'd been saving this until I finished the back portion, but here's the completed back panel of my forthcoming Rosalind. Everybody ahhh and oooh at the same time, LOL. I'm using Elann Sonata's Inca Gold yarn to knit this and I have to say it's a satisfying knit. I've read some bad comments about this yarn on Ravelry, but I'm happy with it. I've only found one small knot out of the two skeins that I've knit with so far. The yarn doesn't hurt my hands and at $1.98/ball, you can't beat a top that's gonna cost you less than $20 to knit, including shipping! Anywho, I'm knitting the 36.5" bust size, we'll see how things shape up this go 'round. The proof is in the puddin', or should I say the fitting? ;-)

Either way, look at the detail on this thing. Ya gotta love it. The leaf pattern requires a tough k3tog, so I had to pull out the big guns of the Addi Lace needles to work with it for fear of puncturing a major blood vessel in my left finger with the knit picks needle I was using before. Safety first! LOL

Anywho, among other things, I've been writing to penpals lately. Yep, still on that kick. Used my old Smith Corona typewriter to type up a few since I've been behind on that with school and everything. I've got a very-overdue-for-a-response letter from a fellow knitter on the east coast that I'm hoping to respond to very soon as well. :-) It just brightened my day to read your letter and see the different patterns you suggested for me, loved it! :-D

I even joined the . It's a really neat group with a tagline of plura scriptum epistola = "write more letters." Plus the organizer is a knitter and has a group on Ravelry, too! :-)

I'm about an inch and a half away from starting the slip stitch heel on my latest pair of socks in progress. Yep, those Flat Feet socks! Sorry, I tried to doctor up the photo as much as I could, but sometimes, there's no substitute for regular old sunlight! I'll get a better shot of 'em once I've turned the heel and started the home stretch of the leg on the sock. It's working up really nice though. :-)

Let's see, what else do you want to know? 

I'm doing okay health wise. Allergies and asthma are in check. The only thing that's really bugging me is this darn iron-deficiency anemia. Boy will it tire you out! I've had it off and on since high school, and I swear I can never get it right. Either I weigh too much for the doctors to be comfortable with that or I'm in a good weight range for my height, but I'm beginning to become anemic. What gives? sheesh I don't like to eat nuts and I can only stomach so many burgers or sandwiches with meat in 'em. I'm tempted to start drinking protein shakes cause I've noticed that I'm sleeping later and consistently feeling tired when I should be fairly well rested. 

I'm fighting the good fight . . . checking in on my fellow knitsters, and enjoying sending along and getting scarves in the Traveling Scarves Group on Ravelry. My scarf consists of this double-sided/double-knit design. Two halves of a coin! ;-) The first side is really a gold color in person. I used Rowan Pure Wool DK to knit my sample. Very yummy yarn! 

This photo infused post is filled to the brim. Thanks so much for stopping by and continuing to stop by. I look forward to decompressing further, eating right/better, and having fun this summer. Stay tuned for updates!

Happy knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, and general craftiness!!! ;-)

Comments

[Starry]

Hello! That was a chocker post!

I especially liked the popcorn sweater. Too bad the pattern isn't available online...

Doesn't your doctor prescribe you iron supplements? That's what mine does.

I don't take one every day or they make me feel a bit sick but every other day seems to do it.

[adrienne]

Everything looks great girl! Glad to see you blogging!!!!!!

[urbanknitrix]

Hey lady!!

Everything looks awesome, as usual. I have been suffering off and on with anemia too and I can't stand the iron supplements, it stuffs everything up...ya dig. Hope you feel better and can't wait to see your other projects.

[Zonda]

Glad to hear you're doing good despite the iron deficiency. No fun taking iron supplements either. Some lovely knitting there! Especially Rosalind, love the detail.

[Vera]

You have been busy. The baby sweaters are adorable.

[chrispy]

Hey girl..

So sorry about the iron deficiency. I struggle with it plus vitamin B deficiency. My naturopath prescribes this awesome iron supplement that is liquid. I won't take anything else. It tastes like Cinnamon and when you start to taste the metal, you are to lower your dose or discontinue use depending on how severe your deficiency is.

All your knits look lovely.

[Wanett]

I love that purple sweater! And I'm a fan of that yarn too. Sad to see it go. Looking forward to seeing your finished Rosalind, fingers and toes crossed for a great fit :)

[tiennie]

It's about time we heard from you! Lovely projects!

[Wanda]

The second baby jacket is just gorgeous. I can't believe the designer doesn't have those patterns available online somehow.

I'm sorry the anemia is sapping your energy Hopefully you'll get all figured out.

[gold]

Girl all your knitting projects are beautiful!You have been very busy!

[Marvel]

I got the pattern from the Baby Sweater Yahoo Group ions ago, saved it and realized recently that the pattern writer took it down. I've got the address for where one would have to send a check to get the pattern

Could you email the address or contact on how to order this cute baby sweater?
Thanks. Hope you're feeling better.

[Marvel]

Could you send me the address for where one would have to send a check to get the pattern?

[marcia-x]

Your Inca Gold sweater is amazingly beautiful. I can't wait to see you finish it. No pressure, take your time and enjoy.