A New Look.....

I decided that I needed a new look for spring so I found this fun background. Feels very springy to me. Now if we can just get some spring weather that will stay. Unfortunately I haven't been knitting much because I have been so busy. Things have slowed down a bit so I can finally get back to knitting. I didn't realize how much I miss my knitting time. It really helps me de-stress. I need to finish up my Cozy Cable sock so I can cast on for the Spring Forward sock. I picked up Comfy Sox from The Loopy Ewe. I was thinking I was going to use the Spring Green but both colors are so pretty.


I also received my second package from the Socks that Rock sock club. The colorway is beautiful. When I get a chance I will post a picture. I also picked up some more Dream in Color Starry from The Loopy Ewe in the Cocoa Kiss colorway. I couldn't resist even though I absolutely don't need it. So since I have a little spare time, I'm off to knit.

Jewelery for your Knitting

My friend Pam just opened her very own Etsy shop PrettyKnittyJewelry. We are all very proud of her she is soooooo creative. Her row counters help people like me who always loose track of what row they are on. The row counter clicker thingy never works for me because I always forget to click at the end of the row. I tried the hash marks on paper but I forget those too. I like Pam's counters because when I get to my counter I know to slip the ring below onto my needle. Pam does a much better job explaining how to use them in her shop.

You can see my row counter in use above. Pam made one for everyone in our knitting group. Thanks Pam!!! She has different sizes, 20 or 100 row counters. You don't have to be a sock knitter to use them. Everyone needs a little bling for their knitting.

I couldn't resist shopping again at the Loopy Ewe. They just got in some Dream in Color Starry. I'm thinking about making a Clapotis with the Black Parade colorway that I bought.

I also bought some Dye Dreams Comfy Sox. The colors are beautiful. I bought one skein of both the Magenta and the Spring Green. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to use the Spring Green for the Spring 09 KAL that my knitting group is doing.

We are going to knit sock patterns with the word spring in them. Not sure if I'm going to start the Spring Fern socks (Ravelry link) first or Spring Forward socks(Ravelry link). I'm a little behind because we started the KAL the first day of spring. I still need to finish my socks from last months KAL.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!! So no this year I didn't get to go down to the St. Patrick's Day parade. As a kid I marched in the parade every year. I was in drill team 6th, 7th and 8th grade and I loved it. The only thing that I didn't look forward to was dodging the poop that was left behind by the Police Mounted Unit horses. Those were some seriously large piles. I had to march around them, which wasn't very easy, while trying to stay in line with the girl next to me and behind me.

So I found a fun little quiz to find your Leprechaun name. I'm Irish but I thought I would give it a try anyways. My Leprechaun name is:
I don't think I'll be changing my name anytime soon. Leave a comment and tell me what your Leprechaun name is.

Yesterday I got my email from Scout's Swag. I had entered the lottery to win a spot in the sock club. I won!!!!!! I can't wait to see what she is going to send.

I hope everyone has/had a Happy St. Patrick's Day and I can't wait to hear your Leprechaun names.

Socks, socks and more sock yarn

Yes, I have more than enough sock yarn but, I just can't stop ordering more. First, I joined the Socks that Rock sock club.

I received a beautiful pattern that is made with beads called Queen of Beads (Ravelry Link). When you join the club you receive 6 shipments for the year. They consist of a colorway that is dyed specifically for the sock club. A pattern from a well known designer and some fun extras. I joined late so I should be receiving my next shipment in March. Can't wait to see what colorway and pattern will arrive. I think there are still some spots open if you're interested.

Next, I joined the Sunshine Yarns Harry Potter sock club. I've always wanted to make some house socks, Gryffindor of course. There are also a few spots still open and you can pick your house skein and yarn type. Next, through an ad on Ravelry I found Hazel Knits Etsy shop. I couldn't resist the beautiful colorways that were available.

It's amazing all the beautiful yarns and patterns I've found on Ravelry. I'm not sure if that is good or bad because I have a hard time resisting buying everything. As if that's not enough sock yarn I entered the drawing to win a spot in the Scout's Swag sock club.

Hopefully I win a spot!!!

Bad blogger

OK so the new job has been keeping me busy. I can't believe it's been so long since I posted last. I've been doing lots of knitting and organizing of my knitting stuff. First, is my Cozy Cable Socks. Sock #1 is complete and I've cast on for my second sock so I don't loose steam. I used Dream in Color Smooshy in Vino Veritas. I love this yarn.


I don't know if I'm more impressed with the fact that I finished the sock or the fact that I was able to get my foot down from the counter top. Note to self: It may be a good idea to stretch out before pulling another ballet move like this.

I also bought some new cubes and containers for my yarn. I purchased the cubes at Target and the pails are from Organize.com. I got the inspiration for the pails and cubes from Sheep in the City. Stacey has such a beautiful and well organized room she inspired me to step it up a notch.

No this is definitely not all my yarn. Off to clean up a bit and work on my second sock.

Have a great rest of the weekend!!!

February Already???

I can't believe it's February already. I start a new job tomorrow. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. It's not a job that I applied for I was chosen for the position and it's a promotion so that is definitely a good thing. I think I'm going to have a busy February and most likely a busy year. I'm not complaining, with the way the economy is and all the recent layoffs around the world I'm definitely happy to be gainfully employed.

On the knitting front I'm working on a February Lady Sweater for my grandmother's birthday. I have to get a move on because her birthday is the 8th. For myself I purchased some Dream in Color Classy to make Francis Revisited (Ravelry link).

I'm not sure what color I'm going to use between the Absolute Magenta and Chinatown Apple. I'm leaning toward the Magenta. I also started a Knit-along on Ravelry that begins on Ground Hog's Day to make the Cozy Cable Socks (Ravelry link). I can't wait to cast on the cables are gorgeous.

I'm addicted to socks again. When I first started knitting I had a sock project in my purse at all times. They kept me company at many long waits in the doctor's office. Latley I've been tempted to pull them out when I sit for hours in traffic. Like my 3 hour drive to work last week during our big snow storm. I have to figure out how to get a driver to take me back and forth to work so I can use that time to knit. LOL!!! As my grandmother would say " In my wild and crazy dreams".

I'm cured!!!

I'm not sure why but I can knit a pair of socks as a gift without a problem but for some reason I have never been able to complete a pair of socks for myself. I've knit single socks for myself but never a pair until now. I finally finished my New Years Day Socks. I participated in a KAL that started on New's Day.

Pattern: New Years Day Socks
(Ravelry link)
Source: http://www.millharrow.com/weblog/front_content.php?idart=146&idsel=182
Yarn: Pagewood Farms Yukon
Color: New Horizon (Less than 1 hank)
Size: To fit size 8 1/2 - 9 shoe size, I completed 7 pattern repeats for the cuff and 14 total repeats for each sock.
Needles: US Size 1
Modifications:I changed the toe by following the decreases until I had 16 stitches left and then I did the kitchner stitch to close the toe. Toe is nice and round. Changed the skp’s to ssk’s throughout the entire pattern.

This is a really great pattern, the lace pattern was really easy to memorize. I would definitely makes these again.

I had to order some sock blockers from The Loopy Ewe for my new socks. If you have never ordered from Sheri before you definitely need to. With your first five orders you receive a small gift and with your 6th order I've heard you receive a fantastic gift and you become a member of the Loopy Groupies club. Also for every $250 you spend you get a $25 credit. I'm sure that won't take me long to get there with all the great yarn, patterns and accessories Sheri has available.

The yarn above is Dream in Color Smooshy in Cocoa Kiss with the great Sock Blocker that I ordered. My free gift was a needle inventory tracker for double points, circulars and straight needles along with some yarn sample cards. I can't wait to place my next order.