tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-180834622024-03-07T00:57:50.385-06:00Day to DayKnitting, reedmaking and daily doings by Doublereeder2 (AKA Cecioboe). Oh yes, and food. Did I mention food?Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-80947951382540776422013-04-15T14:09:00.002-05:002013-04-15T14:09:58.487-05:00I want to knit...I'd like to knit this:<br />
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But we've been pretty busy with this:<br />
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She loves my yarn, but not in the same way I do. She thinks it's her play toy... I'm sure she'll outgrow this stage (she's only 10 months) and I can get back to knitting!Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-71574023065559158152013-02-22T14:54:00.000-06:002013-02-23T00:26:50.596-06:00Carpe Diem<div style="text-align: justify;">
We are trying to live life after cancer by changing a few things in our lives. We have learned that nothing is certain and we should seize each day. We have decided to live more and work less, spend time with the people we love, do some of the things we always wanted to do, and adopt a dog!</div>
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This little beauty is Samantha (Sami) a cocker spaniel mix who was due to be euthanized in a city shelter. <a href="http://www.operationkindness.org/index.php">Operation Kindness</a> rescued her, and my good friend Erin is fostering her. This little girl is a 10 month old who had severe demodex mange (the reason she was on the EU list) and weighs about half of what she should. Thank heaven for our wonderful Erin, the dog whisperer. She and her husband have been nursing Sami back to health, socializing her with people and dogs, and giving her the most tender loving care and nourishment.</div>
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The first photo is when she was rescued (Feb 1), and the second was yesterday. What a difference a few weeks makes with proper medications, food and love.</div>
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Sami will come to live with us in a few weeks, after all her treatment is done and she is spayed. If you are thinking about a pet, please look at the shelters in your area; there are wonderful dogs and cats needing your love and care. Save one today.<br />
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Have a fabulous weekend, my friends!Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-4475981023026595162013-02-05T22:13:00.001-06:002013-02-05T22:13:38.353-06:00Samantha<div style="text-align: center;">
She's currently in foster care but will be with us in March. </div>
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May I introduce Samantha (Sami for short).</div>
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Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-91021105204600743722013-01-15T19:16:00.001-06:002013-01-15T19:16:29.009-06:00A few caps for my guyThanks so much for your kind comments. Here's to a wonderful 2013 for us all!<br />
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When we first learned of Jim's diagnosis and treatment involving chemo, our first thought was that he would lose his hair and be cold. We found out that not all chemo has that side effect and sure enough, Jim kept his hair. But I did knit him 2 caps to keep his head warm because even though he had hair, he felt cold; very cold much of the time.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Cecioboe/jacques-cousteau-hat-2">Cousteau Cap</a> and the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Cecioboe/cashmere-ribbed-hat">Cashmere Ribbed Cap</a>. (I had to link to Ravelry since I can't seem to upload the photos. Grrr, Blogger!)<br />
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Both knit in the very washable Caron Simply Soft.<br />
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Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-5071174658492911922012-12-31T16:24:00.000-06:002012-12-31T16:25:40.706-06:00Happy New Year!!!Here's to a Happy, Prosperous and most of all Healthy New Year!!<br />
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My Blue Tunic is the modified <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lacey-tunic">Lacey Tunic</a>. I took away the cowl neck and made a scoop using seed stitch. The yarn is Sublime Yarns Soya Cotton DK and I knit it on #4.</div>
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You can read more on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Cecioboe/lacey-tunic">Ravelry</a> if you like.<br />
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Catch you soon - have a safe holiday.<br />
<br />Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-90575789752514817502012-12-24T10:24:00.000-06:002012-12-31T16:26:19.542-06:00A very long year<div style="text-align: justify;">
This year has been the longest of our lives. My beloved husband was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer with metastasis in the liver. He has been in the battle of a lifetime. </div>
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Thankfully, he is now cancer free and feeling well. We have a page on CaringBridge dot org if you want to read of our year. Our page is Jimhiggins and you will have to enter your email and make a password.</div>
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As you can imagine, my knitting has been very slow this year but I will post my projects soon.</div>
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Have a Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year!</div>
Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-11525748088173557862011-09-15T12:17:00.006-05:002011-09-16T00:17:22.396-05:00The Love of My Life<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh859L5DSIzrzQ5fDJIfo-IXWfE6HcHsVUH-mPLyzs9Tcy5Ov5m1saoaMtS_8D8JNFrAWH1AmEUkkSW5TkvsO9SuL8YW6MtFgSqQS06Q9bkfEJBZBbpUuszAmUJn06O08MOse2s/s1600/Feb%25252014%25252C%2525202009%252520concert%252520Picture%252520033%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652637639424436162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh859L5DSIzrzQ5fDJIfo-IXWfE6HcHsVUH-mPLyzs9Tcy5Ov5m1saoaMtS_8D8JNFrAWH1AmEUkkSW5TkvsO9SuL8YW6MtFgSqQS06Q9bkfEJBZBbpUuszAmUJn06O08MOse2s/s320/Feb%25252014%25252C%2525202009%252520concert%252520Picture%252520033%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652637113123259410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAPuE19hIRPGKUXVyPOSN5TcThUtUhiaERkgIyuYq_GKGmlo_nEZpspyavLkXCL7GZTwQCrqOiy-E1BmFOXypbemW5VYCKBZtbITWljVxk5oiRlH7nio2VL6evgGEFWadueL2/s320/002.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-36841335372712148692011-08-31T11:11:00.006-05:002011-08-31T11:17:13.299-05:00At my goalI reached my goal on July 7, but didn't think about posting. So better late than never :-)
<br /><div>I have also been going to Power Barre classes - a combination of ballet barre, cardio, and Pilates. It is physically demanding, but I feel great!</div>
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<br />Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-86388146377978161722011-07-27T15:00:00.002-05:002011-07-27T15:02:55.846-05:00FO Lacy TankThe lacy tank. Great little knit, hate the yarn. I wore this for about 2 hours before I had to take it off - it had stretched beyond wear. Grrrr! <br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 181px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634124856630575042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZIMxLE9XHO2X1nAe4-nksSNqIQY52s_Tq1hSoMgqriknjFeIF4IoT4s5yxSnXLI-TywZK9xzPa-TNi2oepGd7Oh1BczR8Lx6TpqXlgsKix5IvUVl6ZN62TToobQTfPsNooo8/s320/Lacy_tank_2_medium2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-17181560828185425942011-06-21T08:48:00.010-05:002011-06-21T09:06:19.627-05:00WIPsCurrently there are 2 WIPS - the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fiori-di-sole">Fiori di Sole</a><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620672199457944146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItaJMTlMGcq9MFmIxXTTqan1gFFLXXrLPfEonyqkx7E9Hut2GhpY09HVNOHJ13oFkQIlOW3Iq6SzYpQpcbkw2VSnvpP7M1ASNrd_8uulOqd3Y2pWPQGo42G0ODffwxJ9g6LXC/s320/Fiori+1.jpg" /><br /><br />and <a href="http://www.janelleknits.com/2009/04/lacy-summer-tank.html">Lacy Summer Tank</a><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620671672628035042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3zCH65JChyphenhyphenuJsos7S5GdH0IKNJp1ymEciCVd13zglfcGx3pBssoo2_Q09JkXmlMv0BnLrv2YeJdR7SFBO5PjcUBG14JgptNUcosJMLX7MVoZCWoTu-yIC9XZqii5S_-C6xKh/s320/Lacy+tank+1.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="justify">I spent an amazing week at <a href="http://wildacres.org/">Wildacres Retreat</a> with dear friends attending the <a href="http://www.dept.kent.edu/oboecamp/">John Mack Oboe Camp</a>. If you remember, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mack_(musician)">Mr. Mack</a> was my teacher, mentor and friend who passed away in 2006. It was only this year that I could find it in my heart to return. The camp is now taught by prominent students of Mr. Mack's. It was a bittersweet week, some great times and some disappointments. I'm not sure I will go back again but haven't ruled it out.</div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620671139435861794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqN7GJ2zMAs3jT0AFCbdU6JQVNlpVPQy0kj7ID2yXIg_84LRRN4fNcFkS40PsgOsye5EmQ1PDIY3THHJfCMxZpVdxv_BG7qxRcPpQr3Nbvn_tR450k1d465VutrE5LHGteSPQ/s320/Dear+Friends.jpg" />Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-9652903430277532702011-06-06T09:13:00.005-05:002011-06-06T09:23:36.932-05:00Lucky Girl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dLWHtDow9HSLPbzrXQaHFXTXkMPDdpf9xssJWMuk3XxYAA7wljVhSYCFs1qtHQP-iGLALgEY1wAC3pK3wCFeFv0uK8pryE6xHgqZkKH7nd0Nl21PH97K5_mkaUO66xCkfLDG/s1600/CIMG1312.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615111126310715634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dLWHtDow9HSLPbzrXQaHFXTXkMPDdpf9xssJWMuk3XxYAA7wljVhSYCFs1qtHQP-iGLALgEY1wAC3pK3wCFeFv0uK8pryE6xHgqZkKH7nd0Nl21PH97K5_mkaUO66xCkfLDG/s320/CIMG1312.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">25 years ago, I married my best friend.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-228542980840467432011-05-31T20:14:00.008-05:002011-06-01T09:28:08.296-05:00FO: Light as Air<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/featherweight-cardigan">Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig</a> is such a fun little wear. Not so fun to knit - miles of stockinette with tiny yarn, but a great design. I love versatility of this little cardi!</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613055920627921698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCCLxnrEXOVW6ti9Zkwv51w2o745BWElcENZnQVmd2LCbzc90RkYPfNSMB7PMUiNSAW7AlfOPU9CSoOoYmfrKiH2FKN234NgEsLKQUlpLu0GZ0OuJjJEA9a5yRZrlvJuOaEN9/s320/Featherweight+1.jpg" /><br /><br />Some knitters have done some shaping - maybe I will on the next one.<br /><br />Details: Yarn is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/classic-elite-yarns-silky-alpaca-lace">Silky Alpaca Lace</a> and I knit it on KP #4 for the body and sleeves, #3 for the ribbing.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in and taking a look :-) Happy knitting to you ~<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613055720139391874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgtwdnVZZUdMC5FWfT2zZjdhrcqa1-t-2WgTrXi_TRbuYT_1pQY_HxQnTZkwkqfANMO2wVeCqxbFzwShbOy8FKCAtB6C9S9IT50hFGiW0jui441gOtexhe8YuecO-LIuLg3um/s320/Featherweight+2.jpg" />Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-79482263149745830582011-04-15T10:29:00.003-05:002011-04-15T10:39:56.515-05:00ProgressJan 30 - I was sick and tired of feeling big and frumpy so I joined Weight Watchers Online. Here is the beginning of the journey: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQvMqiG28Ta9oikYBZK2kowK0x1bR_w2kQzo2Jiu83ob4dwUEsX2ly4rSSNs6-dD9Kg4-Hi3rFeGTleuf9EAo3_DiC4RlQCfIbKfbeFO9Yof6tPT9_nZZDAX6ep2Jjk76jtUR/s1600/Jan+30.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595833516609559922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQvMqiG28Ta9oikYBZK2kowK0x1bR_w2kQzo2Jiu83ob4dwUEsX2ly4rSSNs6-dD9Kg4-Hi3rFeGTleuf9EAo3_DiC4RlQCfIbKfbeFO9Yof6tPT9_nZZDAX6ep2Jjk76jtUR/s320/Jan+30.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Ap 11 - </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So this is 11 lbs. later. I am happy with the progress but have more to go :-)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595833326308736002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfWODZEBISVpRySfNwbYRchal-Lt-lnn96g-m2aOjKrzIBa4uFH2_eoXPM79b0N12T54FUB4s9w9is8A41LHC4vL2bbpG_XPTPz_y-bgLMYTZTQVK3VBIYge0a3WelxC9mCd2/s320/Ap+11.jpg" /></div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-20961307189635231962011-03-16T20:20:00.007-05:002011-03-16T20:37:18.526-05:00FO: Sunrise Circle Jacket<div align="justify">I started <a href="http://www.kategilbert.com/p_sunrisecircle.html">this intriguing project</a> in December, using the <a href="http://knittinreed.blogspot.com/2010/10/frog-pond.html">yarn</a> I reclaimed from a frogged project. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">The yarn is KnitPicks City Tweed HV and the needles were #4 Options (yes, I knit loosely). I LOVE this jacket and wish it was going to be colder here a bit longer so I could wear it more this season. But it will be ready for next winter :-)<br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584854828231364530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0r2ssrcLoTefMbSm7Dob7K5KjoeK4GVsz4BcLKAMIJXwawqjhKU8dsqaugiW-lA_ponQXO5LtPwwRlkma_oLk50ye14Hf27SvCmH9wEcEHjgfs9wFFI4rz5xD5LpHVCAa147q/s320/Sunrise+Circle+1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584854488002110034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB16fbHa7MlHNyU-7pmWWUqFdJMM5E9AoWAMlhQ35ZmDR_oFGV84AIqa52hfuIGc0IsWZzM-YL34oRatDRMDluc5paWbwEk3-rYK7s5SYSjOVqOccag0JgV1IZI9X1a0kXn2_7/s320/Sunrise.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584854288675151986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45hJ7kn3tSNGQzrQi466nA2tux3xGpT_9PQPpz21O0-vcon98B0f_FtAxp_9oqOOl4UNhPLmkpD1NchcDpaH70OwPi4nljIRUUz3Rm9ie2c38XFiJlNjIP_TscdEO5OnVMxB7/s320/sunrise3.jpg" /><br />The next project (I already started) is <a href="http://knitbot.com/2009/04/13/featherweight-cardigan-now-available/">Hannah Fettig's Featherweight Cardigan.</a><br />And am using <a href="http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/product_page_detail.php?category_id=1&item_id=25">Silky Alpaca Lace</a> in the very colors you see! <br />Happy knitting, my friends -Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-67114959464625464042011-01-16T23:23:00.008-06:002011-01-16T23:47:25.234-06:00FO: Falling WaterI have loved <a href="http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~bsennott/Falling%20Water%20Pattern.pdf">this pattern </a>since I first saw it. But as I didn't realize until I started that is is virtually the same as <a href="http://files.blog-city.com/files/aa/3830/b/river_rapids.pdf">River Rapids Socks</a> (see August 7 blog entry)! And silly me, I knit both in purple.<br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUa2D91bmOmtMFY3WDehiXqCMxlLxLNjIX-Oc1dxVzVVdi5OAWaJBthC2ehJX1-BI4gDcn2vKGbkTYraTyQZUTgEqE4ZlAAMC1iTvuCokC2gD3SX3F18nPTPzkYIhp20lxbQKy/s1600/Fran+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 366px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563024492953153586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUa2D91bmOmtMFY3WDehiXqCMxlLxLNjIX-Oc1dxVzVVdi5OAWaJBthC2ehJX1-BI4gDcn2vKGbkTYraTyQZUTgEqE4ZlAAMC1iTvuCokC2gD3SX3F18nPTPzkYIhp20lxbQKy/s320/Fran+1.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><p>I used <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/nickel_plated_knitting_needles__L300305.html">#5 Options</a> for a nice airy lace. The yarn is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/online-linie-2-supersocke-silk">Linie Supersocke Silk</a>. It became very fuzzy as I knit although it felt nice. The fabric drapes nicely but when I soaked it in Eucalan, it ran like mad!! The deep purple faded quite a bit. I won't use this yarn again. Too bad because it feels very nice.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKyylTeBR1kgbRuE4z6Xl1h65HDRMn6DhwN4n_i4KgSTTQdh5y63whhCYstiEACfqcult4LAV4r44p42DjNxLaCaVJ7A5xkOTIG4Dvms7_ctLxEKruIX6H3JznKsyKUYi1869/s1600/Fran+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563024247731884258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKyylTeBR1kgbRuE4z6Xl1h65HDRMn6DhwN4n_i4KgSTTQdh5y63whhCYstiEACfqcult4LAV4r44p42DjNxLaCaVJ7A5xkOTIG4Dvms7_ctLxEKruIX6H3JznKsyKUYi1869/s320/Fran+2.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br /><br />Til next time - Happy knitting!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="right"></p>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-5370201240852554412010-12-01T22:58:00.003-06:002010-12-01T23:32:43.208-06:00December dizziesThanksgiving was quiet for us. We went to <a href="http://www.oldwarsaw.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120&Itemid=53">The Old Warsaw</a> for a nice dinner. While the food was excellent, we were disappointed in the service. When we had to request bread (all the other tables had it) and ask for water refills, they lost me. I really think our waiter wrote us off because we didn't order drinks.<br /><div> </div><div>The next three days were tied up with <a href="http://lakecitiesballet.org/">Nutcrackers</a>. We have played all 20 productions with this company - they keep getting better and better. What an honor and thrill to be associated with them :-)</div><br /><div>This was a positive note in a fall filled with disappointing orchestra news. </div><div> </div><div>The Richardson Symphony, a group with whom I have played for 20 years decided to no longer bargain with the local chapter of the <a href="http://afm.org/">AF of M</a>. It is an unfortunate turn of a professional orchestra into one made up of amateurs who call themselves professional but do not sound so. A colleague attended the first concert and said how tedious it was - while the strings played pretty well, the winds and brass played with no conviction and had intonation problems. I have mixed feelings - on one hand, I want to the orchestra to continue since it has been in existence for 49 years and is in my home town. On the other hand, we professionals were treated poorly and thrown away with no consideration for our loyalty and abilities. So I hope they sound horrible and fold. Unfortunately, the untrained listener can hardly tell the difference. </div><div></div><br /><div>It is situations such as this that make me feel like when I stop playing professionally it will be a relief. I am usually a positive person, but this situation has really been eating me up.</div><br /><div>On to knitting news---- I have finished two pair of <a href="http://www.fibertrends.com/product/149443/AC33/_/AC33_Felt_Clogs__%28new_version%29">Fiber Trend Felted Clogs</a> for Christmas gifts for my cousin and his partner. And one pair for me too :-)</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545952932810355474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtfvJZYCx29kAEg-NZrEwN7Y4X4JGlMVCfi6IGX1JQ467grDMozkdcrQa2_TbdxDG-U4rmY3PL4_pylZQMh68pOUcK9BslpGSDJIfhBq8m3ds-AZxSKdKWsRhFgvMy2OTF3xc/s400/FT+clogs+2010.jpg" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-78817871595745979642010-11-16T09:14:00.003-06:002010-11-16T09:23:47.087-06:00FO: Tea LeavesI finished <a href="http://www.madelinetosh.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=tealeavescardigan">Tea Leaves </a>last week and have worn it a few times already. This was a wonderfully well-written pattern and quite easy to knit.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540166925396138402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZJXBNmJO9yCAANPu8fDXlI7KbQ1E2-3vABSocbKfcGE5tJt-2_Khw398j_FNCUpkbmBQ96MuxclrFgPl9HEPLoc_r21-JVhgTQ0AUDWZJHwxCJ50Tdk8Mg1QzBkjRHxD7Qlo/s400/Tea+Leaves5.jpg" /><br /><br /><p>The yarn is <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/City_Tweed_DK_Yarn__D5420184.html">City Tweed DK </a>from KnitPicks. Beautiful to knit with, blocked beautifully as well....</p><p> </p><p>Next week is our annual <a href="http://lakecitiesballet.org/">Nutcracker</a> weekend. The production is quite lovely - beautiful choreography, gorgeous costumes and sets and a full orchestra providing the music for the dancers. Come one, come all! You will enjoy it, I promise :-)<br /></p>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-10862290490702143322010-10-15T17:29:00.006-05:002010-10-15T17:51:16.660-05:00Frog Pond!<div><div><div>So I knit <a href="http://www.chicknits.com/catalog/scoop.html">this nice little cardi </a>in <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/City_Tweed_DK_Yarn__D5420184.html">this lovely yarn</a> last year for Rhinebeck. And I wore it - however, it was not a successful project. So I saw <a href="htthttp://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunrise-circle-jacketp://">this</a> and knew <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/City_Tweed_DK_Yarn__D5420184.html">the lovely yarn</a> would be perfect. So I deconstructed the nice little cardi</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528407731310432882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTV5MlwsczQqrft0K8hhKqL_wioD3fLzlrtP1ATSswm80tQyj_vvJ6cL9DhiVj_d99qe7F0VqvtcIQGKhcte0GXsnK04q6JY41wSyWZGR6Nys3vyeMzzY9ribmwZX7MUijAdhU/s400/bad+sleeve.jpg" /><br /><div></div><div>Frogged it, skeined it</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528407460699179698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GKcrrV9yGpng6h2y1YIAyiIU5B9OES67RCLzdCtbd4Bz_cEwCInZivX2k5Tdde9V1q1_Z5zUHFCXpFCNUv8voOmQb9fawtiz2bOthLF7xx1w5DSpdeyta6FHkPyrUVe4-NXK/s400/after+frogging.jpg" /><br /><div>Soaked it and now it is drying</div><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528407022780684130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnPh3NhR4j0NsGG4wsGfxtujv4RMIDV2xePJWH51Qo-VFLtU0DfQPUYHrASR3JoFH_ECsd2HIlZDyjBZswS8E3ZHaIjh9hUA6e5NqeMapNqE0UM-ANWDmLy6pVMRP8EteSrYO/s400/after+skeining+and+soaking.jpg" /></div></div></div><br /><p> </p><p>We'll see how it relaxes and find out it it wants to turn into the circle cardigan ....</p><p>Stay tuned</p>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-37199166127039941482010-10-05T08:52:00.003-05:002010-10-05T09:03:59.942-05:00FO: more baby sweaters<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVL_vW2XWEHKPlb3Of2z8BWJ3vFc5Nd9yEVhJjPhnhidtIcd4IcBJIfb_-D1dZJojZamIWhjDXyS-iVkvnmig1cg2iqGNoTkbjEI0L7CVnsWyg6mqSNDD2vlV_u2wnD0MErSie/s1600/Lacy+Sweaters.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524561582585711250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVL_vW2XWEHKPlb3Of2z8BWJ3vFc5Nd9yEVhJjPhnhidtIcd4IcBJIfb_-D1dZJojZamIWhjDXyS-iVkvnmig1cg2iqGNoTkbjEI0L7CVnsWyg6mqSNDD2vlV_u2wnD0MErSie/s400/Lacy+Sweaters.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="justify">I love knitting baby sweaters, but have had about enough for now. I think these make nos. 5 and 6. This pattern is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51816365/pattern-for-lacey-baby-girl-sweater">Lacey Baby Girl Sweater</a> knit in <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/store/item.aspx?dep=20&cat=65&subcat=15&IsOnSale=0&IsFeatured=0&IsNew=0&ItemId=102776">Baby Bee Hushaby Solid</a>.</div><br /><br /><br />The pattern is well written though the sleeves are knit before finishing the body. I knit the body first, then picked up the stitches on DPNs for the sleeves.<br /><br /><br /><br />The yarn is from Hobby Lobby - very much like Lion Brand Cotton Ease. It is a little splitty, but generally nice to work with. And it washed very well. Overall these were nice to knit.<br /></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-76699963068578106072010-09-12T12:47:00.005-05:002010-09-12T12:56:42.986-05:00FO: Baby Edwin's Sweater<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/top-down-raglan-baby-sweater">Edwin's sweater</a> knit in the old Cotton Ease for my friend's newborn. It is actually larger than newborn due to the worsted weight, but since they live in Indiana, I figured this is something he will wear all winter.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCMGfVGA1x9GSREc325aYFL81HYsDjbICrEQDKTVHVJO4jDUdy7smwYHFAhiIMDgQnWEIX1KiEM3CvBgw6HWvGvUqpxqOOIKa9_KRgWdm516otoPApJnUkmtsazu_K7NwMybo/s1600/Edwin_s_medium.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516085434952647970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCMGfVGA1x9GSREc325aYFL81HYsDjbICrEQDKTVHVJO4jDUdy7smwYHFAhiIMDgQnWEIX1KiEM3CvBgw6HWvGvUqpxqOOIKa9_KRgWdm516otoPApJnUkmtsazu_K7NwMybo/s400/Edwin_s_medium.jpg" /></a><br />I am also working on (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51816365/pattern-for-lacey-baby-girl-sweater">Lacey Girl</a> sweaters for my friend who has twin granddaughters. Pics soon...<br /><br />As soon as all this baby knitting is done, it is on to Tea Leaves for me, knit in City Tweed DK.<br /><br />Have a fabulous fall week-<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOlWAyfptBMVo6SoUwUsGXy6-jpTYurBGuO72mYFnw8yAxw2_M-QYnS9Y3RG06Vm_KWNqsIkNN8tsX1c-FbmGB57qami0PcmyTxmz45IrTo0CIOYwjqKi-kTLtaM_fniR5NPg/s1600/Edwin_s2_square.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-9335960481991668272010-08-29T17:49:00.004-05:002010-08-29T18:03:25.161-05:00FO: Tiny Tea Leaves<a href="http://www.madelinetosh.com/store/products.php?cat=7">Tiny Tea Leaves by Madelinetosh</a><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp9hcZ3S4sHDQAm4uEMvnuv1yCOqjNDO-w-jszcymsZArLTXM-d5AjDOuSQgOisLMKMgSLZRcatuswt3eufdd3CGnRaDLn0EU5brROQSq9sXEc8Y5nvxD42YTHenzH7TeBLrM/s1600/Tiny+tea+leaves.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510968284737829922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp9hcZ3S4sHDQAm4uEMvnuv1yCOqjNDO-w-jszcymsZArLTXM-d5AjDOuSQgOisLMKMgSLZRcatuswt3eufdd3CGnRaDLn0EU5brROQSq9sXEc8Y5nvxD42YTHenzH7TeBLrM/s320/Tiny+tea+leaves.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Knit with the (nice) discontinued Sirdar Breeze. My former student's daughter is 3 yrs old and is about to have a brand new baby brother. I thought she might like something special for herself.</div><br />Love the ruching!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCr1Ch2Riv4K12Q4GxOllUjTzFBbMdrmtPkOIXwW-vWzUoI2JTFidBNnnGL0UbB3zbyGjunwOixxZSYyx2D8LPREMZS-jH3gSdsP8yzSe5ngeyFB5e5gWwXJp4xbQEHzmThWhB/s1600/Ruching.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510968051437834210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCr1Ch2Riv4K12Q4GxOllUjTzFBbMdrmtPkOIXwW-vWzUoI2JTFidBNnnGL0UbB3zbyGjunwOixxZSYyx2D8LPREMZS-jH3gSdsP8yzSe5ngeyFB5e5gWwXJp4xbQEHzmThWhB/s320/Ruching.jpg" /></a><br />Love it so much, I bought the adult version to knit one for me!</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I think I'll knit <a href="http://stockinette.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/baby-sophisticate/">Baby Sophisticate</a> for the new baby boy. I have a little of the old Cotton Ease in a medium blue wanting to be knit into this.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I'll post as soon as it is finished. It might take a while as school is in session and the University starts tomorrow. My schedule is too full right now... we'll see how I manage.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Til next time .... happy knitting :-)</div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-76933061142771371102010-08-17T21:10:00.005-05:002010-08-17T21:27:31.734-05:00FO: Pretty Baby Sweaters<div align="justify">My friend's daughter had twin girls so I knitted these for them. But they have grown quite a bit and these will be too small. So I'll wait until the right person comes along and will gift them.</div><br /><div align="justify">The pattern is the <a href="http://www.knitwits-heaven.com/pretty_baby_sweater.htm">Pretty Baby Sweater</a> which is almost the same as the <a href="http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/kp3.html">5-hour Sweater</a>. The only difference I could discern is that there are buttonholes in this one and i-cord tires on the other.</div><br /><div align="justify">The yarn is <a href="http://www.caron.com/color_cards/cc_simplysoft.html">Caron Simply Soft </a>in orchid and light green. This yarn is pretty good for acrylic but not my favorite to knit with. I really prefer some cotton or wool blend in to give a more organic feel. It slid pretty well on my <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/Options_Interchangeable_Nickel_Plated_Circular_Knitting_Needle_Set__D90335.html">#7 Options.</a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRH8UT3YKZtt3rgQX3eQpQ0eFqkhkNh7kZXB7gOt-wQc5iMNcL9i_yT3q2byzXR43RLHdbUbJTMMNi-zHwH01T9JJqW-KHeYd0NW66SkXYhcdvBgy3HVtEzSFWGDQP5ZOU1-C/s1600/2prettysweaters.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506567438183157074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRH8UT3YKZtt3rgQX3eQpQ0eFqkhkNh7kZXB7gOt-wQc5iMNcL9i_yT3q2byzXR43RLHdbUbJTMMNi-zHwH01T9JJqW-KHeYd0NW66SkXYhcdvBgy3HVtEzSFWGDQP5ZOU1-C/s320/2prettysweaters.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div align="justify">I don't know if you can see the buttons, but on the orchid sweater they are butterflies and on the pale green, bears :-)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxrigYYn8YnTClRfWyBxDMcSyEb3E4wzk6c6PiImqrS_ss2ZkMJ5qoNCyy2GR52HEp8kfNzYKVqxYG8QM10ht535asUL2h_XANUjlqVX5C6eAzMVWrJhSpArvHyLTH7A5edNX/s1600/pretty+buttons.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506566990122990018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxrigYYn8YnTClRfWyBxDMcSyEb3E4wzk6c6PiImqrS_ss2ZkMJ5qoNCyy2GR52HEp8kfNzYKVqxYG8QM10ht535asUL2h_XANUjlqVX5C6eAzMVWrJhSpArvHyLTH7A5edNX/s320/pretty+buttons.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="justify">Now I am looking for a 9 month pattern for girly sweaters for the girls. Any ideas?</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Happy knitting ~<br /><br /></div><div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-52728831170806810752010-08-07T22:26:00.005-05:002010-08-07T22:43:21.837-05:00Rapid River SocksI loved knitting the Sockbug's <a href="http://files.blog-city.com/files/aa/3830/b/river_rapids.pdf">River Rapid Socks.</a> The mock cable is easy to memorize and gives a nice organic look. I used <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Stroll_Sock_Yarn__D5420133.html">KnitPicks Stroll</a> in a purple tweed and #1 dpns.<br /><br />On the model..<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFW0mN0UzqXgAdHVSaryjz6Drq8Z6RQYE5dx7eii1ImALxAZg-Z4StlmKGJjPIYXEcE36-or19w1WAbmE0xcahrmzE8RzdSRxEcO38HvJKr4rrpQUSndJCeNpH1pIKVScfQi7/s1600/River.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502877570118511874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFW0mN0UzqXgAdHVSaryjz6Drq8Z6RQYE5dx7eii1ImALxAZg-Z4StlmKGJjPIYXEcE36-or19w1WAbmE0xcahrmzE8RzdSRxEcO38HvJKr4rrpQUSndJCeNpH1pIKVScfQi7/s320/River.jpg" /></a><br /><div>On the feet....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr33IaQDprwOmzw0zsplHAfqnYgZGbJwKdO3r9_IT9q016Hft8GV4cdex4pEv2WPluP__uCLbqlCtVnx78oxBdbk6tWdPf65V2WSs1qk22cjuI8amWyr5R7Zwox6_ph2war4j8/s1600/river+feet.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502877223684577170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr33IaQDprwOmzw0zsplHAfqnYgZGbJwKdO3r9_IT9q016Hft8GV4cdex4pEv2WPluP__uCLbqlCtVnx78oxBdbk6tWdPf65V2WSs1qk22cjuI8amWyr5R7Zwox6_ph2war4j8/s320/river+feet.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Here is a close-up of the pattern. It is a nice mock cable...</div><div><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtmpFs9WxywMXG9K-32is-2WY_bFO3r2ndpyCteC-h_ZO06kfK4WKemITJSE0bQjJGHTk4a66iipHyS9KKuwhi5X5Pq3DDA5Acyir7gIQQISBwywN1kRkPkLRpY7y-8O9A1pI/s1600/river+pattern.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502876754730299058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtmpFs9WxywMXG9K-32is-2WY_bFO3r2ndpyCteC-h_ZO06kfK4WKemITJSE0bQjJGHTk4a66iipHyS9KKuwhi5X5Pq3DDA5Acyir7gIQQISBwywN1kRkPkLRpY7y-8O9A1pI/s320/river+pattern.jpg" /></a> </div><div>What are you knitting this summer? I would love to hear.</div><div><br />On to the next project ...... no, I don't quite know what it will be :-)<br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-89525275368621615992010-07-18T15:04:00.003-05:002010-07-18T15:47:06.594-05:00FO: Haruni<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/haruni">Haruni</a> by Emily Ross<br /><br /><div align="justify">The yarn was somewhat of a mystery - a dear friend gave it to me and thought is was silk/tencel blend. It was lovely to knit with and blocked out beautifully. The color is actually more lavender/blue than the blue you see.</div><br />The total weight is 118 grams, the yarn was a 3 ply, 20 WPI. And I used #4 Bryspun circs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X59K1hRsq6Yp_As7DDLup4tgOPARWTdlxDrOXPvt-J46HrT5PlGW91fNlE3_W1Ps-VlPk9o7-_hFInDu4WN_GfUKN-VaAqzxHh2MsFptvJiMwpGS8S4nJLCVdj644qxjjA1k/s1600/Haruni.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495342007294347250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X59K1hRsq6Yp_As7DDLup4tgOPARWTdlxDrOXPvt-J46HrT5PlGW91fNlE3_W1Ps-VlPk9o7-_hFInDu4WN_GfUKN-VaAqzxHh2MsFptvJiMwpGS8S4nJLCVdj644qxjjA1k/s400/Haruni.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Happy knitting to you all -</div>Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18083462.post-46596566202541434902010-06-11T14:08:00.007-05:002010-06-26T16:51:36.503-05:00FO: Monkey See Monkey Do!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjL0-BfRcbZ619b5Bfc8GJGQ6iIfYPVN-Ee9MLf7ieN5-BjGsYMXHF-zp3VtdXPmIQ0PjZ5g9YPu9rvgJuCFnRtPKKbsUciH7xzKwieRvOhE_-tH_BirPaTBLTp0HIgCW3074T/s1600/Monkey+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481595775143405810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjL0-BfRcbZ619b5Bfc8GJGQ6iIfYPVN-Ee9MLf7ieN5-BjGsYMXHF-zp3VtdXPmIQ0PjZ5g9YPu9rvgJuCFnRtPKKbsUciH7xzKwieRvOhE_-tH_BirPaTBLTp0HIgCW3074T/s400/Monkey+2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div>I saw the monkey and knew what I had to do!!</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481595392804653842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yRCZrm1SwVJPRIDvlisqq7g5S8gs1UyvE7qN-KdjZodcHZBylVwnGtfSo6-FKnJdgVd9sjiyWEZcZXsmVbZUlpgw3oLri9EsYnMNv8TxOtJmnCtvAF0frzRSls8AzpHbs0VC/s400/Monkey+1.jpg" /><br /><div align="justify">One of my former students just had her first baby and now will have her first sock monkey. The pattern is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/9901851/pattern-sock-monkey-pdf">HERE.</a> I used Sirdar Snuggly DK and #1 needles. The directions are to knit flat and seam all the pieces (NOT!!) or knit tubes (YES!!). I took some black yarn and sewed on eyes instead of using buttons since it is for a newborn.</div><br /><br /><div align="justify">On to the next project ... I think it will be <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/haruni">Haruni.</a> I was given some beee-you-tee-ful periwinkle lace weight (we think) tencel silk blend by a dear friend. </div><br />Casting on tonight -Knittinreedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131927561974159185noreply@blogger.com3