tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241982612008-04-02T08:57:16.335-07:00~Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099350094140272520noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24198261.post-24776141964309300832008-01-23T18:00:00.000-08:002008-01-23T18:30:40.556-08:00

During the last week, I started an affair with Mr. WordPress, and have decided to leave Mr. Blogger.  It's not that Mr. Blogger hasn't fulfilled my needs, but after spending time with Mr. Wordpress, I've realized that not only are my needs met, but also my wants.  How could I refuse such a wonderful thing?   Please update your bookmarks, or however you keep track of me, because I have a new

~Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099350094140272520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24198261.post-78895118432415848392008-01-15T17:20:00.000-08:002008-01-15T17:23:30.313-08:00

This was going to be a post about my adventures at TNNA  in Long Beach, but it makes no sense telling you what I saw at this tradeshow, without first explaining why I was there.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with TNNA, it is the National NeedleArts Association which is a trade association for professionals in knitting, needlework, and stitching.  Each year they have two trade shows for

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Happy Birthday baby sister (who's not quite a "baby" anymore).  Not only is she one of my sisters, but even if she weren't, I would like to think that we still would be close friends.    My sister is a very talented artist and a delicious baker, so last year she combined the two and started making one-of-a-kind cakes.  I'm always amazed at the fantastic confections she creates and I hope that

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Where do I begin?  I know that many of you have been wondering that since the middle of November.  I can't believe it's been that long since I blogged.  I kept meaning to, but it seems like "life" just kept getting in the way.  I have been dealing with "stuff" (how's that for vague) and my blogging & emailing seemed to be the thing that suffered because of it.   I know I should have done a

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Do you charity knit for the holidays? Last year I participated in Knit Unto Others, which is hosted yearly by Carole & Margene. The concept is to charity knit during the last two weeks of November. At the end of the month, you send them an email stating what you knit & where you donated it to, and your name is entered into a drawing to win a prize from either Carole or Margene. Last year, I

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My dear friend Laura designed her first lace shawl project, and she honored my request to test knit it for her (along with some other very talented knitters). I'd like to present you with my attempt at her pattern, the South Seas Stole: click photo to enlarge Pattern: South Seas Stole by Laura (to be released soon) Source: Fiber Dreams and Ravelry Yarn: Laceweight Mystery Yarn -- nylon

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I will not bore you all for the hundredth time with my woeful tales of fibromyalgia. Instead, I will bore you with my woeful tales of my huge behind. It follows me everywhere and is just taking up too much room, so it must go. Not to mention, none of my clothing fits anymore and so I must lose the weight or buy a new wardrobe. Personally, I don't want some skinny salesgirl to find me weeping

~Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099350094140272520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24198261.post-27684635906787928372007-10-30T18:00:00.000-07:002007-10-30T18:01:44.247-07:00

I think it's about time for a post regarding an FO, and although I wish it were the Tangled Yoke, I'm still yet to block it so you'll have to settle for socks. Drunk Blue Bees click photo for bigger Pattern: Drunken Bees by Domesticat Pattern Source: Ravelry or Domesticrafts Yarn: ShibuiKnits Sock in Midnight, 2 skeins Needles: (2) KnitPicks Circular 24" size 2.25 mm Notes: The pattern is

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I thought I'd share a bit of my baby sisters visit to California. I was so thrilled that she was able to bring her family here to visit, although I definitely didn't get to spend as much time with them as I would have liked. Thankfully I'll be seeing them again in December when I fly into Salt Lake City, UT for the holidays. My 8yr old niece Julia had been to Disneyland before, but this was

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I can tell when I've been a "bad blogger" and haven't posted for awhile because I had to log in to blogger to write this post. Can I use a family visit last week as an excuse? Today I thought I'd share with you all the projects (I'm willing to admit) I have on my needles. I've realized that since I'm going to freezing cold southern Idaho for a week in December, I may need some real winter

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I'm back from my vacation (and have been for awhile), but I'm so far behind on things that you'll have to bear with me while I attempt to get caught up in blog world. It was wonderful to get away with DH for our anniversary and he spoiled me with a new travel bag the day we departed, a new set of jewelry that I'd been eyeing in the Brighton catalog, and a beautiful white & blue diamond necklace

~Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099350094140272520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24198261.post-1044116702767482932007-09-30T22:22:00.000-07:002007-09-30T22:22:31.752-07:00

Here's my quickie post to let you all know that I'm going to be missing for about a week. Hubby and I are leaving on Monday for a "mini" cruise to celebrate our 4th anniversary. It's nothing exotic at all, especially if you're living in Southern California, but for the curious we're sailing out of Los Angeles Harbor and will be stopping in San Diego, Catalina Island and Ensenada, MX. In Stash

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Have you ever purchased an assortment of yarn online, and you had definite projects in mind when you placed the order, but when the yarn arrives you wonder what in the world the yarn was for? When I saw the Knit Picks box on my doorstep, I was so thrilled because I knew my new Options Harmony Wood needles were inside, but as I tore through the box with all the different skeins of yarn, there

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I know why this is called the Twisted Flower sock ... you have to be a bit "twisted" to attempt it! After much anticipation (mainly by me), I'd like to present: Twisted Flowering Eggplants (click photo for bigger) Pattern: Twisted Flower by Cookie A. Source: Cookie A Knitwear Designs Yarn: Louet Gems Pearl in Eggplant Needles: Knit Picks 24" circular size 1.5 US (2.5mm) Notes: The only

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I'm actually leaving it up to Laura to write about our driving adventures to see the Yarn Harlot on Saturday, but I'll give you the quickie-version. I live approximately 30 miles south of Los Angeles and for those of you who've been to California before, I only live about 8 miles north of Disneyland. I now understand why I live closer to the latter ... it's easier to get there! Not only did we

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Most of the time I seem to share my GP (Guilty Pleasure) of purchasing yarn, but today, it's something completely different. Go ahead & click on it, take the tour, and sign up for your free account. I did and believe me, I may sleep better knowing everything is a bit more organized now. One other Guilty Pleasures will be happening on Saturday. I'm going to see the Yarn Harlot! Obviously I

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Shall I say last, but not least, ... or are there still a few of you knitting this? (click for bigger) Pattern: Swan Lake by Melanie Gibbons KAL: Mystery Stole 3 (Yahoo Groups) Source: Pink Lemon Twist (pattern to be released soon to anyone not in the KAL) Yarn: Baruffa Cashwool; colorway 11 (black) Needles: Addi Turbo Lace circular Size 3 (3.25 mm) Finished Dimensions: 60" x 17" I love

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Labor Day was fairly uneventful around here, since it's honestly too hot to do anything. If you read any blogs from others Californians, then you already know that we're having an extreme heat wave. For example, last night at 7pm it was 90 degree INSIDE my home and I'd had the air conditioner on since 8am that morning. In addition to the hot weather though, my health has taken a turn for the

~Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099350094140272520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24198261.post-22753142823160756072007-08-31T12:00:00.000-07:002007-08-31T12:16:18.249-07:00

I realize that I was absent from blogging for weeks on end, and then in the span of two days I posted my completed Thelonious socks and now the Waving Lace socks, but it's only because I want to get another "credit" for SAM4. Pattern: Waving Lace by Evelyn A. Clark Source: Favorite Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Risata in Dusk Needles: Knit Picks 24" circular size 1.5 US (2.5 mm) This is the first

~Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099350094140272520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24198261.post-52750202286812260792007-08-29T12:00:00.000-07:002007-08-29T12:04:22.901-07:00

Does anyone have any idea why Cookie named this sock pattern Thelonious? Does it have something to do with Thelonious Monk? Pattern: Thelonious by Cookie A. Pattern Source: www.cookiea.com Yarn: Louet Gems Pearl in Sage Needles: Knit Picks 24" circular size 1.5 US (2.5 mm) Thelonious is one of the patterns I purchased when I took the sock design class from Cookie in July and it's one of

~Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099350094140272520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24198261.post-13230260341667727772007-08-10T14:29:00.000-07:002007-08-10T14:31:08.721-07:00

I just saw the most surprising and amazing thing! Lara at Yarn It nominated me for a Rockin' Girl Blogger award. I'm completely in awe that she did this for me (since my blog only seems to "rock" once in awhile), but I'll accept the honor anyway. I know I'm supposed to nominate others for this award as well, but honestly, I just can't narrow down the list of awesome bloggers that I frequently

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Yes, it's another sporadic blog post, but I wanted to get these posted this month to show that I *did* knit something in July. Pattern: Feather and Fan by Judith Sumner Source: Socks, Socks, Socks Yarn: Regia Silk 6-ply; color 0005 Needles: Knit Picks 24" circulars size 2.50mm (1 1/2US) Modifications: I knit these from the toe-up (like that's a surprise to anyone who knows me) using Judy's

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Before I get to the recap of my sock design classes with Cookie, I wanted to quickly thank you for all your amazing comments and although I've been horrible (again) at keeping up with blog-reading, I do appreciate you for stopping by here occasionally to check in on me and I do consider those who comment here frequently, to be true friends. Thank you for sharing your personal stories with me and

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I'm obviously behind in writing about the class I took on Sunday from Cookie, but believe me, it's in process and I'm trying to write a decent enough review, that it's worth your time to read it. Bear with me ... it's coming. First of all, thank you for being such a wonderful group of friends. I swear I have the best group of blogger friends in the entire world and I'm so thankful for each &

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I finished this cute little bag one day before my nieces birthday. Unfortunately I forgot to have her "pose" with her bag, but nonetheless, here it is: Katelyn's Church Bag Pattern: Rick Rack Purse by Susan Lawrence Pattern Source: Knit Picks Yarn: (2) skeins Lion Brand Lion Wool Solid in Dark Teal; (1) skein Lion Brand Lion Wool Prints in Ocean Blue Needles: (2) Clover Takumi Bamboo 24"

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