The Knitted Man

Spring Is In The Air!

2011-05-02T11:30:00.003-04:00

With the nice weather our flowers are coming up like crazy. I can't wait for the blooms to start showing up around here.

I am currently in the process of knitting The Seville Jacket by Oat Couture. I will be teaching a class at Ewe To You Yarns in Grand Blanc, Michigan starting May 7th. If you are interested please call or come in to sign up!

I have been doing a lot of spinning in the last few months and now I am in the process of knitting up the yarn. I have several projects going at the moment. Felted Bag, Sweater for my Grandson, Socks for myself, two Shawls for my Granddaughter. The shawls are finished and will be mailed to her because she loves getting mail! I am sure that will change when she is older and the bills show up! ;-)

We are looking for a new place to live. We have been considering moving out of state and are trying to work out a transfer for John to Columbus, Ohio. We have been down there and love the area. Hopefully we'll here something in the coming months.

Well, time to knit and get off the computer! Have a great week!

I'm Baaackk....

2010-02-28T19:26:00.002-05:00

I am knitting toe up socks for the first time. I am not sure how I feel about it. I'll let everyone know after I finish them.

Ewe to You Sock club

2009-05-28T22:49:00.003-04:00

I signed up for the "Ewe to You Yarns" sock club. I am working on the first sock which is an anklet. My mother tells me that she will wear it but she has never worn handknit socks so we'll see about it.

In the spirit of the sock club I purchased Cookie a.'s new sock book "Sock Innovation" and also Cat Bordhi's "New Pathways for Sock Knitters" book one which I have been wanting to get. I purchased them at Ewe to You Yarns in Grand Blanc Michigan.

I need to get this sock done because the next sock kit will soon be sent out!

Freezing!

2009-01-18T00:41:00.002-05:00

We froze most of the day yesterday and today. Our furnace has decided not to work. It was suppose to be fixed by Blessing Plumbing and Heating but apparently they need more training. What they said it was, it wasn't. John fixed it and we're going to fight them to get some of our money back.

Yeah!

2008-10-11T22:07:00.004-04:00

I am done with my bookwork for my medical assistant program and am doing my externship at Silverton Skin Institute in Grand Blanc. I have finished my first week and really like it there. I am hoping that there will be an opening there when my externship is done. Now I finally have time to get back to my knitting and spinning. My grandson is due in just 3 weeks and I haven't even started knitting anything. Hopefully I willl get something knit before he is born. Its going to be a close race.

Thats it for now. Maybe I will be able to get some blogging done now that this part of my education is done. I have to get signed up for the Pre-med program at U of M. I am going to try to get my PA (Physicians Assistant) license. Looks like a long haul with having to work full-time while in school. Wish me luck!

Spinning

2008-03-11T13:17:00.002-04:00

I have been spinning sock yarn or at least trying to spin it. I believe that I have the correct thickness for a 2 ply yarn. I'll know more when I go to knit it up.

Whats on my wheel right now is my second attempt at sock yarn. The first one came out fine except it isn't as soft as I expected. I am going to try washing it in conditioner to see if it helps. Pictures later.

Monkey Socks Again!

2008-03-02T21:59:00.002-05:00

I had to tear out the Monkey Socks because they were way to large on size 2 needles. I noticed that others had knitted them on 1's too. Does this mean they are suppose to be knitted on them?

I had most of the leg already done when realizing that it was way to large. Back to the drawing board hopefully for the last time.

Big Sale Tuesday and Wednesday At Ewe To You!

2008-03-02T21:56:00.002-05:00

Ewe to You Yarns in Grand Blanc, Michigan is having a huge sale on most yarns containing wool! They are trying to get ready for their spring yarns. Discounted by 25%! The sale is on Tuesday and Wednesday March 11th and 12th! Stop by and grab some of the savings...

Maybe I'll see you there...

Yeah! Lady Bug Spinning Wheel Arrived!

2008-03-02T21:42:00.003-05:00

My spinning wheel arrived on Thursday. It only took 15 minutes to put together. I love it! I am trying to spin singles for a 2ply sock yarn. We'll see how it goes. I haven't been able to get the right size for the singles yet. I can spin fairly even but can't quite seem to gauge the size I am going to need. I guess more practice is in need.

Will
Just keep spinning, spinning, spinning!

Monkey Socks by Cookie

2008-01-29T21:10:00.000-05:00

I am currently working on Cookie's Monkey socks. I was surprised how well the pattern is written. It has been really easy to do the lace pattern. Everyone should try her socks. Something different then plain stockinette socks. Will post a photo later.

Spinning and Wheel

2008-01-11T20:52:00.001-05:00

I have still been spinning on my drop spindles and my wheel should be here within a week! Yeah! I can't wait to take the time to spin on it. My own wheel! Wheeeeeeee............

Only thing left to do is buy more fiber! Oh yeah! Time for a fiber frenzy!...

Knitting and the Wallaby

2008-01-11T20:33:00.000-05:00

I am currently knitting the Wallaby by Cottage Creations. I have it knitted up through the pouch. I am doing a size 6 which is referred to as the Wilhemina. There seems to be an error in the pattern for the size 6. The error or at least I think it is an error is on page 7. If you check the difference in the stitch counts, it doesn't add up. I am waiting for a reply from anyone on this but haven't received one yet. Will keep everyone posted about the progress of the Wonderful Wallaby!

Still Here

2008-01-08T20:10:00.000-05:00

Its been a while since I've posted but I am still around and knitting. Getting all my knitting finished in time for Christmas took all my time. I only missed one deadline so that wasn't too bad. It was a sweater for my 1 year old grandson so he didn't even realize.

Now that the holidays are over I am knitting some new items for future classes. I will post more as projects as they are started and get closer to completion.

Don't forget that you can always stop in and see me at Ewe To You Yarns in Grand Blanc. I am there quite a lot.

Hogwarts Socks

2007-10-27T20:57:00.000-04:00

The Hogwarts socks are almost done! Now on to the Noro Fake Isle Hat. Yeah....

Hogwart Hell

2007-10-21T18:39:00.000-04:00

Yet again I have torn out the socks for the Hogwart's Sock Swap. I have cast on again and am hoping for the best. This has got to be the last time because I have to have them in Anne's hand or on her feet by the 31st!

I already had a package returned to me because I wrote the wrong address on her package that was a surprise for her. I have to work tomorrow but I think I can get to the post office before work so I can put it back in the mail. Anne, if you are reading this don't worry. I will get the socks and the gift to you some how!

Ravelry

2007-10-18T21:37:00.000-04:00

I have been on Ravelry a lot since I received my membership notification. Between that and all of my projects I haven't had much time to post to my blog. I am hoping that I'll get a little more time to maintain my blog. You have to check Ravelry out. It is awesome! If you aren't on the waiting list, you should sign up! Takes awhile to get in but it is well worth it.

Spinning Guild

2007-10-02T11:48:00.000-04:00

I have found a guild just inside Shiawassee county. Its not too far from where I use to live in Flushing. They meet twice a month and are a great group. The guild meets every 2 weeks on Thursdays.

If you want more information, contact me and I will get it to you.

Mt. Bruce Festival

2007-09-29T18:42:00.002-04:00

Well, this was the first time that I went and I must say that it was really disppointing. Not nearly what I thought it would be. Not all that much fiber for sale and it just didn't seem like the spinners were that experienced. I found one booth that had some appealing roving. It was Maple Row Stock Farm from Sherwood MI. I purchased a 50/50 blend of N.C. Coopworth and N.C. Romney. The fiber has been over dyed in a dark forrest green. I just love the color. Not the softest but it isn't too bad. This was the only purchase I made and it cost me and my partner 12 bucks to get in. Won't be going next year.

Grand Opening

2007-09-29T18:42:00.001-04:00

The Grand Opening went great! We met so many new people and a lot of fun. I must say though that 12 1/2 hours on ones feet does tend to make you tired.

To all who were there, Thank You for stopping by to see us.

Grand Opening - Ewe To You Yarns

2007-09-13T21:23:00.001-04:00

Ewe To You Yarns is having there Grand Opening on September 27th! Sales, Give-a-Ways, Drawings, New Yarn, and Light Refreshments. Come Join Us From 10:30am to 8:00pm.

I look forward to seeing you there. Let someone know that you saw the announcement on my blog!

Will

Spinning and Socks

2007-09-13T21:23:00.000-04:00

Wow! I have been knitting with Kramer's bare fingering weight that I have dyed. This yarn is so stretchy that is has been hard to get the socks to the dimensions they need to be. I did a gauge but even with a gauge they aren't correct because of the stretch. I finally had to just try and redo several times to get them to be close to the correct size. I am hoping that I have them correct or I will have to redo them for my swap partner after she gets them and tries them on. I am not sure I would use this yarn again because of the work involved in sizing and since I am a typical OCDer, I have been really going crazy with this one.

Now on to the spinning. I have received to packages of roving and will get to them just as soon as I am pleased with my spinning results. Practice, practice, practice.

Still Spinning

2007-08-27T18:33:00.005-04:00

I have been doing some more drop spindle spinning and have done one 2ply yarn of blue and lavender and am working on a 2ply lavender to use for a lace bookmark. When I get a chance to take some pictures I will post them for all to see.

Tomorrow is a scheduled day of knitting on my Hogwarts Socks Swap Pal's socks. I have a feeling I am going to be pushing the deadline since I have gotten into this spinning thing. I am hoping that I will spend a week knitting on the socks and get them finished but you know us knitters. How many of you only have one project going at a time. Wish me luck!

Drop Spindle Spinning

2007-08-27T18:33:00.004-04:00

I bought a drop spindle and some roving about 2 months ago and really never got going on it. I made two attempts and wasn't impressed with my spinning skills so I set it aside for a month. Two days ago I got it back out and made the third attempt. Well, I am so impressed. I am spinning almost thread like yarn to make a 2ply lace weight yarn. I am not sure how I managed it but all of a sudden it made sense to me.

I am so excited that it is coming together. I am hoping that sometime after November I will be getting a wheel. If that is as much fun and relaxing as a drop spindle, then I will have a blast.

Storms Again!

2007-08-27T18:33:00.003-04:00

Thank goodness the storms that went through about an hour ago were just severe thunderstorms. We were concerned about tornados again because it was hot and muggy. Then the wind started, temperature dropped, and the rain started up. We were waiting to see if the hot and cold air would start spinning. When we only received the thunderstorms we were relieved.

Hogwarts Yarn Dyed

2007-08-27T18:33:00.002-04:00

I have the yarn dyed for the socks I am working on for my pal Doris Dumbledore. I am working in gold and burgundy because she is a Gryffindor student. I am hoping that she likes them I have them started and am working on the two color design. I was making the floats to tight so they didn't stretch that well. I am going to try again now that I have it ripped back. Hopefully it will com out correct this time. I have been designing the sock as I go, so it has been pulled out several times.

Have to make it perfect for Doris!

Pictures to come.

Yeah! Power

2007-08-27T18:33:00.001-04:00

Well folks, I live in the muggle town of Fenton Michigan less than 1/4 mile from where the evil tornado spell hit on Friday night. Muggle illuminating ceased to exist. They closed the freeway exits to our town and limited traffic to only cleared areas. We had an 8:00pm curfew on the entire town. The town lost most of its 100 year old Aspens, Oaks, and Maples. Power lines down everywhere. The entire town was without power and we were told that it wouldn't be on until Monday at midnight. Emergency crews and volunteers from everywhere came in to help clear the area, fix houses, clear houses that were to damaged to save. Power crews from several counties and states came in and in 24 hours we had our power.Everything is back on track and the knitting continues!

Projects

2007-08-17T09:12:00.001-04:00

I have several projects going right now. I am working on a simple lace shawl for Ewe To You Yarns. I am using Ella Rae "Silkience" a DK weight that has a slight shine to it. The next project(s) of course are socks. I have a pair of socks going for me which are made of Jitterbug by Collinette. Nice and bright to shock people. Then I am working on my Hogwarts Sock Swap Pal's socks. Couldn't find the colors I wanted so I decided to dye some bare yarn. I have the pattern and ready to start them today. It shouldn't take too long to knit them up.

I am also trying to learn to spin on a drop spindle. I don't quite have the drafting figured out but not doing to bad for the amount of time I have been able to spend at it.

Trying to get my Christmas knitting list together. I know that I at least have to do 2 stockings for the grandchildren. I am not sure what I am going to do for the rest of my family and friends but I have to come up with something.

Off to knitting and the yarn shop. Hopefully only to knit and not to buy anymore yarn. I have way too much to do already...

Hogwarts Sock Swap

2007-08-13T19:50:00.000-04:00

I received the yarn to start my pal's socks. I have some Gloss by Knitpicks and some bare yarn. I received the dye so I think tomorrow I am going to try dying the yarn and see if I can achieve the colors I want for her socks. I have a little extra yarn so I might be able to do a redo on one of the colors if I get the color wrong.

I am hoping to get started on her socks by the weekend. It will take a couple of days for the yarn to dry and then I will start her socks. Can't wait to get going.

Seville Jacket - by Oak Couture

2007-08-13T19:47:00.000-04:00

I have seamed the shoulders and have of the one set in sleeve. Time ran out at the shop so I will have to work 0n it again tomorrow. I want to get it done so we get have it for display. At least its looking good.

Hogwarts Socks

2007-08-06T09:27:00.000-04:00

I am waiting for some bare yarn to show up so I can dye it for my sock pal. I wish it would hurry and show up because I am anxious to get started. I already know that I am behind some of the people. Some are already on the foot section of their socks.

Hopefully the pair of socks will go smoothly without any glitches. I need all the time I can get.

New Project

2007-08-06T09:15:00.000-04:00

I have started a shawl using Ella Rae Silkience. It is a soft, shiny yarn. It does have a tendency to split so its not for the beginner. I am using a simple pattern from Fiber Trends just called Edged in Lace. It is a garter stitch square shawl with for different types of lace edges to select. I might change the pattern some so that it includes some lace on the inside of the shawl. It depends on how the shop wants to use the shawl.

Knitting Away

2007-07-31T09:11:00.000-04:00

I am so excited! I have all the pieces knitted for the Seville Jacket by Oak Couture. Should be hanging in my friends shop this week. Now to finish some more of my projects that I have going. I have plenty of socks to finish, a pair of felted clogs, and a wallaby sweater. I have more projects to start but I want to first get caught up.

Off to look for more yarn.

Seville Jacket

2007-07-26T12:18:00.000-04:00

I am on my way to the finish line of this jacket. I am working on the cabling at the start of the cuff. Once the sleeves are done, I have two knit the long cable band that goes around the entire outside edge. Block the pieces and seam it all together. Should be done not later then Monday!

Hogwarts Swap Pal

2007-07-23T22:22:00.000-04:00

I have received the name of my swap pal. She's a Gryffindor, Doris Dumbledore! I am really excited! I even have the pattern all picked out for her socks. Of course I can't mention it here because then she would know and that would ruin the surprise. Sorry Doris...

Terence Quirell/Will

HOGWART SOCK SWAP TWO!

2007-07-17T21:49:00.000-04:00

Come join us for the Hogwart Sock Swap Two! Sign-ups began on July 14th. You can find the information at the link below or click on the graphic in the sidebar.

http://hogwarts-sock-swap-two.blogspot.com

Hogwarts Sock Swap 2 Questionare

2007-07-17T21:01:00.000-04:00

Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into?
Ravenclaw

2. Shoe size?
Men’s 9 1/2

3. Foot Length?
10 1/2 inches

4. Foot Circumference?
9 1/2 inches at ball of foot

5. List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length.
a.Addi, size 1, 5 to 7 inches
b.Knit Picks, size 1, 5 to 7 inches
c.Brittany, size 1, 5 to 7 inches

6. Would you like to try a new brand needle? No. If so, which brand? Size? Length?

7. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference?
Movie

8. Allergies? Do you have any? No. Will your knitting be exposed to smoke or animals? No.

9. Are you an international participant (outside US)? No Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal? Yes.

Additional information:
Length of sock from cuff to heel flap is 6"
Heel Flap is 2 3/4 inches
Length of foot to toe shaping is 8 1/4"

Phew!

2007-07-16T18:33:00.000-04:00

Well, finally ready to post. We just got my brotherNlaw home from the hospital. It has been a busy beginning of July. I have been running my sister all over the place. She has MS and her husband was diagnosed with a bone cancer that has attacked his rib cage and spine. Because of the Chemo, his immune system is compromised and he got an infection and the start of pneumonia. He is doing much better and resting at home.

BACK TO THE KNITTING!

Tech Guy Socks - Problems

2007-06-28T10:02:00.000-04:00

I have almost completed a pair of socks but wanted to use the toe from TechGuy Socks. I had tried 3 or 4 times and still was having trouble. I posted to the sockknitters group for help and a very nice knitter, Charlton, emailed me with an excellent explanation of how to achieve the the toe. It seems I wasn't doing the yarnovers correctly. Here is a shout out for Charlton! Many Thanks.....

Knitting Podcast

2007-06-26T23:01:00.000-04:00

I have been listening to the Lime & Violet podcast and it is hilarious! They do talk about knitting but they have a wild time doing it. It is listed as explicit because they do get carried away with insinuations and they have a lot of comments that can be taken the wrong way but that is the fun of it all. Check out their blog at http://limenviolet.blogspot.com . You can get their podcast by a link on their blog or download it through iTunes.

Another knitting podcast to check out is It's a purl, man. Another insightful podcast a guy who knits from Boston. He also has people on their for interviews. He keeps up to date with what is going on in the Boston knitting world. Check it out at his blog at http://www.itsapurlman.com . Listen to his podcast from his blog or download it from iTunes.

I will be letting you know about more knitting podcast in the next few days so keep in touch!

Post Office Strikes Again

2007-06-26T22:38:00.000-04:00

Well, thanks to the post office I am now in possession of a greasy pair of Big White Socks! I knitted them and sent them in for a dye job. I received them back 3 days ago in a plastic bag with the torn up package. I am so ticked at the post office I am sending a letter thanking them for destroying the socks that were supposed to be on some poor soldiers feet. I am going to try to clean them but first I have to check to see if the yarn is damaged from the machine tearing at the yarn.

Will let you all know how it turns out. What a nightmare!

Knitting Away

2007-06-19T18:32:00.000-04:00

I have been doing a lot of sock knitting but nothing is completed yet. Soon a couple of pairs will be finished. I got carried away with all the sock yarn and have several pairs going right now. Thank goodness that two pair are for the grandchildren. Granddaughter is 2 years old and the Grandson is 6 months. Tiny socks that knit faster.

I tried the double points again and still don't really care for them. I can knit with them but for me it is slower going. I prefer my circulars for now.

The yarn shop that I hang out at, "Ewe To You Yarn" in Grand Blanc Michigan has been getting all kinds of new yarn in. Its like Christmas to me. New classes, new yarn, new needles! What more could one hope for at their LYS!

Catch Up Day

2007-06-01T10:43:00.000-04:00

Today is the day to catch up on my knitting. I have been teaching, gardening, and doing house work so my demos and personal knitting have taken a back seat. This weekend I am hoping to finish a pair of socks and a dinner jacket that is for my friends shop. I still have a list of projects to knit that are for future classes. Thank goodness my knitting has no end! Oh, and neither does my stash! ;-)

June 9th - Knit In Public Day!

2007-06-01T10:38:00.000-04:00

June 9th is Knit In Public Day! Come and join in the fun at "Ewe To You Yarn" in Grand Blanc, Michigan! Directions are in my "Shout Out" box in the right hand column of my blog. Enjoy a day of knitting. You can relax and enjoy lunch at "Nuevo Vallarta" the new Mexican restaurant just two doors down. I will be there all day enjoying the company of local knitters. Stop in and see me!

JaWoll Socks

2007-05-27T11:35:00.000-04:00

I am in the process of knitting me a pair of socks with JaWoll. I am using size US 1s. Normally I use "0's" with this yarn. I am trying to get these socks to the point of the class that I am teaching. I am doing 2 at a time on 2 circulars. I am to the heel flap which for me is the slowest part. Should go fast after the the heel. The second class isn't until next Thursday so I should be fine.

I start teaching a beginning class on Tuesday. I am using a dishcloth so that we can go through the basic stitches and have a finished project at the end of the 2/2hour classes. I have found that it seems to please the students to have something finished instead of leaving a beginning class with nothing but a swatch. If there is time, we will go into more stitches and talk about future projects. So keep me in your thoughts.

Back Teaching!

2007-05-24T19:17:00.000-04:00

I taught my first knitting class in 6 months! I am teaching beginning socks on two circulars. It was so great to be back teaching. Its what I really enjoy doing. Class went great and everyone had a good time and learned what was planned. Second class is next week and I can't wait!

Back to the classroom and glad I'm there! Come see me at "Ewe To You Yarn" in Grand Blanc!

Wating...

2007-05-23T10:19:00.000-04:00

Well, I have been waiting since 8:00 am this morning for our Workman's Compensation audit guy to show up here at our home which is where my trucking companie's office is located. They gave me a span of 8:00am to 12:00pm. I woke up at 6:30am so it will be my luck that he won't show up until 12:00pm. They don't seem to care that people have other things to do. If he isn't here by 12:00, I am out of here. I have so much to do today. I am dropping a video of our church's music service off at the church, go to the knit shop and work on the sock demo for the sock class that I am teaching starting tonight.

Arrrgh! I hate this!

Knit Classes

2007-05-22T15:07:00.000-04:00

I am busy working away on demos for my students. I have a sock class starting on May 23rd and another one starting on May 24th. I also have a beginning knit class starting on May 29th at 2:oo pm and another one at 4:00 pm. I have taught plenty of these classes so I am not expecting anything dramatic to happen. Although you never know when someone will surprise you with a question that you wouldn't expect.

I have been listening to Pointy Stick's podcast today and have really enjoyed it. I listen to several different knitting podcasts and so far, have enjoyed them all. Here are a few of them. "Cast On, Pointy Sticks, Knitting News Cast, Its a Purl, Man, Knit Picks, Stash and Burn" I don't know if that is all of them or not. I have to look on my iPod in order to remember the rest of them. If you have an iPod they make great traveling shows or you can listen to them on your computer. I tend to only have time to listen when I am in my car. Give them a try. I think you will find some very useful information.

Well, time to get back to my knitting! After all, that is why I breathe!

Sock Projects

2007-05-21T22:31:00.000-04:00

Well it appears that I didn't feel I had enough sock yarn. I have added yet more to my stash. I purchased one ball of Tofutsie, three balls of Jawoll, and one of Kollage's PoP! I am going to make my granddaughter a pair of socks using the Pop for the ruffle on the cuff. The rest of the sock will be done with Jawoll in a matching color.

I am also starting a sock on 2 circulars to use as a demo in a class I am teaching. I guess I should've had it started by now. The class is in two days so I know what I will be doing tomorrow.

Well off to bed!

Back Again!

2007-05-21T22:22:00.001-04:00

I was locked out for a while because of the spambot thinking I was a spammer. Go figure. Blogger did take care of it the first workday. The lockout happened Saturday and they fixed it tonight. I guess that isn't too bad.

Its a Purl, Man

2007-05-18T10:17:00.000-04:00

I have been listening to this podcast for several days now. I have downloaded all of his episodes to my iPod and have been thoroughly enjoying them. He has knitting guests on all the time. His podcast is entertaining, informative, and down right hilarious! He usually covers a different topic on every episode and discusses what he has been working on. You will enjoy listening to him. You can download his podcast through iTunes or you can listen to his podcast on his blog.

http://www.itsapurlman.com/

Today's Events

2007-05-18T09:48:00.000-04:00

Well today I get to actually spend some time knitting. I am working on a jacket by Oak Couture. It is called "The Seville Jacket". I am knitting for the new shop in Grand Blanc, Michigan. It is a long sleeve, short jacket, with a cable trim around the cuff and all the edges around the jacket. I am using Nature's Cotton, color Putty. It is 100% cotton chunky, thick & thin. I am knitting it with Addi Turbos Circs size 9 for the cabling and 10 for the body. I will post pictures when it is finished.

I am also knitting a pair of ankle socks for my daughter using Trekking sock yarn color 135. It has a real bright colorway. I am knitting it on "0s" because I like the smoothness the "0s" give. Once these socks are finished, I start knitting on socks for the "Socks For Soldiers" program. There information can be found at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS What a great charity!

EWE TO YOU YARNS - GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN

2007-05-17T11:33:00.000-04:00

Grand Blanc, Michigan now has a yarn shop! "Ewe To You Yarns" is located at 11225 Saginaw Street in "The Old World Village" at Center Rd. and Saginaw Street. Turn in the plaza, go down towards the end. They are two doors before the Mexican restaurant which is also good! This shop is owned by my friend Cathy Mashburn. The shop has friendly and experienced staff, which sometimes is hard to find. Guaranteed to be a favorite among knitters.

Socks, Socks, Socks!

2007-05-16T09:24:00.000-04:00

My new phase in knitting is socks. I can use dpns but am not real fond of them. I was so excited when I learned how to knit them on 2 circulars. I will still knit them on dpns some times but it is nice to be able to knit them 2 at a time. I don't have to worry that I might make one bigger than the other or that I will get one done and never finish the other one.

I knitted these socks for our grandson but by the time we finally got them to him, he had out grown them. I am going to donate them to someone and make them again. I have plenty of the yarn left over.

Back!

2007-05-15T21:35:00.000-04:00

Well after having trouble with blogger and not being able to get into this blog for obviously a long time, I finally got in! Hmmm...now I can start updating photos. I have been knitting socks and garments for my friend's new knit shop. "Ewe To You Yarns" in Grand Blanc Michigan. If you need directions, drop me a line.

Knitting Olympics Sweater Project

2006-02-13T19:33:00.000-05:00

Here is the sweater I am knitting for the Knitting Olympics. It is for my Granddaughter who just turned 1 year old on February 11th. The first photo is of the completed sweater as shown in Leisure Arts "Sweaters for a Lifetime". The second photo is a photo of my progress. I am halfway up the back. I had to take out 16 rows because of some splits in the yarn.

Argh! This Stupid Vest!

2006-02-07T09:28:00.000-05:00

Well, I just realized that I have to take out 44 rows of John's vest. While increasing the V-neck I was also suppose to start increasing the edge on the armhole when reaching a certain point. Well, I didn't see that in the instructions. I am back to the point of doing the increases again and this time will be keeping track so I don't miss the increases on the armhole. Lesson learned on this one. I got in a hurry and didn't read the pattern all the way through before starting.

Knitting Olympics - Baby Sweater

2006-01-30T16:19:00.000-05:00

I just went to the local knit shop that I haven't been to before and they were closed. I have to wait until tomorrow to go check them out. I ended up going to Michaels and I found two books for my granddaughter's sweater. They are from Leisure Arts. One is Beautiful Baby and the other one is Sweaters for a Liftime. Both have excellent patterns in them. I can't wait to get started on one of them. It is the first time in a long time that I have found a book that had more than one pattern that I like in it. I will post later about which one I decided to knit.

Will

Knitting Away

2006-01-30T16:17:00.000-05:00

Hello for the first time! I have been busy knitting away trying to get things finished up. I started a vest for my partner John last winter and it still isn't quite finished. It seems that things keep getting in the way. I decided to crochet an afghan for our daughter Lisa(20) and so I have been trying to get that done so it can be used before winter is over! I have several projects that I need to get finished! I tend to start many things because I get bored real easy. Hope to have pictures up soon. I haven't done a blog before so we'll see how it goes. See you all soon...

Still Trying

2006-01-29T22:08:00.000-05:00

Well I am still trying to figure out Blogger! I am working with the code trying to get the page to look the way I want it to. So far I am having some trouble. Any help would be appreciated.