Knit Thru the Shadows

Crocheted Socks!

2009-06-02T01:00:00.003-04:00

I finally made a pair of crocheted socks and I am IN. LOVE. WITH. THEM!!!! Sure, they aren't as soft as knitted ones, but wayyyyyyyyyyyy faster, and really nice. I can see why people prefer them. I am using the Ultimate Crocheted Sock pattern, and although it took me a minute to figure out the mistake in the heel turn, it turned out and I am at the heel of the 2nd one, total of 2 freakin days!!!!!!! I made them in Nyoni, so they have silk and mohair in them so they are super soft anyway, so I guess you will have to be super choosy what you crochet them in so they are soft enough. I used an E hook and they were perfect for my size 10 feet. My 5 year old son wants a pair now so I will probably make him the smaller size in a cotton with alot of elastic in it.

2009-05-03T04:23:00.001-04:00

a new scrap page:
http://www.scrapbookflair.com/rhi/Mystic/page1

Migraines

2009-04-23T10:33:00.001-04:00

So today I go in for an MRI to make sure I don’t have an aneurysm or anything, and I’m scared shitless, to be honest. I hate tests like these, and this one slides you into a circular thingy and I have claustrophobia *yikes* but if it’s a long wait, maybe I’ll bring my socks to work on to keep my mind off things.

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I Love New York!

2009-04-16T02:34:00.001-04:00

We went into the city finally, while my mom-in-law was here and it was a total blast. Life there is totally different. It is so fast paced and busy. Makes Long Island seem slow and boring..ha! Here’s a couple pics we took.

April Socks

2009-04-03T15:40:00.001-04:00

Well, first off, I had an EEG today, which was *ahem* interesting, to say the least. So of course I am going to be nervous until the results of that, but at least I have FINALLY found a doctor that is actually helping me with these migraines.

Onto the socks. For SKA on Ravelry, this month we had to choose underappreciated patterns, which meant that they had to have under 15 projects made. Which is sooo cool! There are so many talented designers that just do not get their credit. I chose a pattern from GoddessKnits that I had purchased but then changed my mind because I just adore toe-up (thanks Wendy) but I am not skilled enough to really convert cuff down patterns (or I’m just lazy, which is more like it)….so my first choice is Bleuet Socks by Nicole Masson, and I’m using Mountain Color Cherub. I’ve only gotten the toe done on one sock so far, but I’m doing them tandem but on different needles.

This past weekend Hubs took us on a drive around Long Island, and although the place is growing on me slowly, I have to admit, there is some amazing scenery here.

That’s it for now

New Addition!

2009-03-25T11:49:00.001-04:00

This is our new rescue kitty “Opie”. He’s orange and white and he’s HUGE…but he has really taken to me, and I love him so much already! Here he is guarding the kiddo.

On the knitting front, I am frogging the Fawkes (ARGH).

Anniversary!

2009-03-12T15:26:00.002-04:00

Hubs and I have our 16th Anniversary on the 19th, so….lemme show ya what I earned:

This is my much coveted Namaste Zuma bag in yep, EGGPLANT! I am a purple girl afterall! Plus a Buddy to match, and some yummy sKnitches Bebop yarn in Preppy. Also, he took me for a weekend to Foxwoods Hotel and Casino in Connecticut. Of course Friday night we gambled, (I came3 out $40 ahead, hubby lost an amazing unmentionable amount)…the next day, he took me to Mystic (yep, THAT one)…and they have a little shopping place called Olde Mistick Village and I crazy shopped. Not for me….but for my kiddo and my mom, but we did sneak in some fudge for us ;) And no shopping would be complete without YARN, so we found Mystic River Yarns and I bought this Berroco Yarn and it’s metallic and yummy and $16 so on the cheaper side but really nice and unique. I also bought an Addi Lace needle, and some Berroco Comfort yarn in a nice variagated, but has anyone felt this yarn? It’s 50% nylon and 50%acrylic, yep, acrylic, and one of the softest yarns I have ever felt…I’m anxious to see if it feels good knitted up too!

So I had a wonderful yarny anniversary and I love my hubs more today than ever.

Leaving

2009-02-06T01:49:00.002-05:00

I am leaving for PA in the morning, and all I can think of is: do I have all my knitting packed? Next weekend Hubs is driving up from KY and we are driving back down together and me and my son will stay with him in a hotel until he finishes his school. Lots of knitting time, which I'm thankful for because I made a resolution to knit a pair of socksper month. My dad has no internet, so it will be reading and knitting (what? No Ravelry?) I was hoping to make a knitting time at Panera or the feb. Guild meeting but alas, I must wait until next month *sigh* For now, I'll show you my newest project.

Goodbye 2008!

2008-12-31T19:36:00.001-05:00

Well, here we are, the end of this year and we are starting 2009 in Long Island, NY instead of GA....hopefully this year we will sell our house and I will knit LOTS of socks! That is my resolution BTW. I will knit at least one pair a month, and finish other WIPS along the way. I really need to challenge myself and stop avoiding projects that scare me. I have also vowed to blog more. Anyhoo, Happy New Year's Ya'll

Winter Swap Partner!

2007-11-18T23:02:00.000-05:00

To the left is a yummy package I recieved yesterday from my swap pal on KH. She did good with keeping a secret and I never suspected anyone, I'm terrible at that stuff. First, I read the note she included and her name is Paula and she lives in CA! She also included a present for my kiddo (you don't notice him in the pic off to the right ok?) He loved his present which was a little truck with a wagon and a tractor and he was on cloud 9 the rest of the day, he loves those cars! The yarn is soooooo nice, and kinda reminds me of Lorna's, but isn't, and offhand, I cannot remember the name of it, but I asked her about it, so maybe she'll fill me in on where to get MORE ;)
I got a yummy candle, hand lotion, and some tea too......but the coffee was local and I had a cup tonight, it was mmmmm mmmmm goooooood. Finally, Knitting Rules by the Harlot. I have wanted this book forever, but seem to never pick it up. (You also don't notice the bookmark from already reading the section on SOCKS..heh!) Just wanted to say THANK YOU PAULA!!! I heart everything!!!!

2007-10-22T20:38:00.000-04:00

Ya know, they say we always tend to overlook the small things in our lives, and they are right. I complain about my Hubs being in Iraq, I complain when a knitting project goes awry, or the house needs cleaned. Then I look over across the room and see this. He is the best of me and Hubs....my fast growing, long-legged little Boogie Man.

Why Brits are Better...

2007-10-10T20:23:00.000-04:00

So...I dragged my 3 year old to Barnes and Noble, by bribing him with a new book, hehe. As we walked in, I quickly snapped up the new Stitch n Bitch Calendar for 2008 ;) Since I am a new sock knitter and obsessed with collecting patterns, I bought the Interweaves favorite Socks book, and of course, went to stalk magazines in hopes that my local B&N could just once carry something in advance (Interweave Holiday issue)..nope...BUT, both of the British mags I love were in so I picked up Knitting and I just love that magazine. I have noticed that British magazines seem to include ALOT of articles and designs by American writers/designers, whereas the US magazines seem to stick with American fads and such. I like knowing what other parts of the world are knitting darnit! Also...they include gifts...with every issue, every freakin month issue. DO YOU HEAR THIS AMERICA??? They publish their magazines EVERY MONTH! And that just rocks! Thank you for sharing your magazines with us *Love*

On the WIPs...I have put the Wicked on hold for the everly loverly socks *Yummm*

Doesn't this yarn just scream Autumn? It is from Thank Ewe and I love it!

Okay, onto something else...I remember when I was really new to the online knitting community and I would hear people say how much they loved The Loopy Ewe, and I would go there and check things out, figure I would NEVER be able to knit socks and then leave. I was wrong, and I'm glad I decided to buy from there. Sheri goes out of her way to give excellent service. Both times I have ordered so far, my order went out the next day. I have not even even heard from Amazon or KnitPicks, and I ordered from both the day BEFORE The Loopy Ewe. C'mon folks...I LOVE LOVE LOVE KP...but sheesh. Excellent service, friendly, fast...gets my money next time ;) Okay, I don't usually bitch this much because basically, I love knitting, I love books and I love yarn. Period. PMS...need I say more?

Update on Wicked...

2007-09-23T22:37:00.000-04:00

Well, tonight, I finished up 2 hats for my hubby in black, yeck! That is what they have to wear under their helmets so no choice in colors...ha!

I also finally took the time to get a photo uploaded of my Wicked progress.

I didn't think it would turn out well because my digital doesn't usually do well with dark colors, but this time it did! Yay! I have completed a few rows under the arms and now, it's boring stockinette again, since I am not doing the shaping since the sweater isn't for me, I wanna be safe and not insult my mother-in-law if the shaping makes it snug. *smirk*

Before you ask, yes, that is ribbing at the collar...I chickened out with the pattern.

Dye Disaster

2007-09-22T01:27:00.000-04:00

Trying out dying your own yarn, and an inquisitive 3 year old do NOT mix. I had done a sock yarn and although it wasn't a professional job, I was happy with it. I laid the finished hank next to my winder, and went to do something else, probably answer the phone, who knows. Next thing I know, Kiddo is telling me he helped wind my yarn.

He did a good job dont'cha think?

Wicked...

2007-09-01T01:01:00.000-04:00

Well, for my first sweater, I chose Wicked, well...because it's gorgeous and it's said around blogland that it's fairly easy. So I bought the yarn, and then waited for the yarn, and then purchased the pattern, and well...I was scared!! I finally bit the bullet and swatched and was way off, so I went up to a size 9 on my Options. So last night was my official start of Wicked and let's say, I am now in love with the Zephyr Girls and vow to make everything they ever design! If they can design a sweater that *I* can knit, well...let's leave it at that. It's so easy! Aside for the crossovers that I frogged and reknit as just a p2k2 ribbing for the neckline, it's going great from there! After tonight, I'll post a progress pic.

Wow!

2007-07-31T12:52:00.000-04:00

It's been a long time eh? I thought I should update my blog with some current ideas and projects. Firstly, I am working on the back of a sweater for my kiddo for fall. It's a free pattern from the ballband of Homespun, and really cute!

Also, hubby came home for R&R and we had a great time! We visited St. Augustine, FL and that was a total blast.

Now, he's gone again *sigh* but now I have more time to get working on some Christmas presents.

Has everyone gotten their invite for Ravelry yet? I have and I'll tell you what, that place ROCKS!!! It's officially my new knitting/crochet hotspot ;) Cannot wait to start uploading some pics and things.

Laptops stink!

2007-02-22T01:47:00.001-05:00

well, I have decided this. I have been fighting with my new one for 2 days. I think I HATE Vista!! So that is what I have been doing when I should be knitting or working in Photoshop So it is supposed to be 75 degrees tomorrow so we are getting out of the house and going shopping. Hubs thinks I am saving money but it is so hard to do when you are bored, have a bored toddler, and have a yarn obsession, hehe. I love you honey

Requests

2007-02-20T01:50:00.001-05:00

okie dokies...so the slipper socks are my first FO of 2007, and I immediately cast on for another pair because now my niece Cassie saw them and wanted a pair, and guess what? She has a little sister..LOL...methinks I will be sick of slipper socks soon enough.

Options!!!!

2007-02-04T00:27:00.000-05:00

I got my KnitPicks order today and I CANNOT decide what to make to try out my needles! I think I'm going to love them so much better than my Denises because they are metal! I also got a couple skeins of Palette (in Blush) and some of their bare sock yarn just to see if I like it and they are both really really soft...I HIGHLY recommend KP!!!! Now, to decide....I need to get my mind off my crazy kid and absentee hubby *sigh*

Life sux!

2007-01-26T00:34:00.000-05:00

Ok, I have the worst luck! My son is acting out really bad since Daddy has been gone...I feel like I wanna pull my hair out! THEN today, my "check engine" light comes on in my truck, ack!! I swear, my life is falling apart. So what should I do? Shop for stash of course :)
I started crocheting a "braided" rug for my livingroom. I want it to be huge. It's done with three strands and an N hook, but I shoulda went up a hook, or maybe even a Q because it hurts my hands to work on for long periods of time, so I switch to my socks when they start to hurt. I'll post some pics of both WIP's when I get time. Now I'm off to buy something at KnitPicks, hehe.

New year....

2007-01-02T00:57:00.000-05:00

grrr...my internet has been down for 2 days. Anyways, I am not happy about the new year. Why? Because I will be without my hubby for the whole thing. He leaves for deployment in a little over a week. AGAIN. So I am going to knit. Maybe even crochet. And design scrapbook kits. And raise my son, who adores his daddy. I may be whiny for awhile, pardon me :(

LYS!!!

2006-11-30T02:13:00.000-05:00

I finally made it to my LYS and I am so glad I did!!! It's called "Wild Fibres" and the owner was so so nice! She invited me to a Tuesday night "Knit-In" which sounds so cool!

Anyhoo, here's what I bought:

There was so many nice sock yarns but I chose this because, well, it's purple :)

and....this is what I am working on. Wristwarmers and hats to match for my nieces...no pattern, just my simplistic mind, and lack of knitting experience. I like the yarn tho...it's pink and purple with a little shimmer, and will be trimmed in a fuzzy novelty yarn.

Sweater

2006-11-08T23:23:00.000-05:00

this is a crocheted sweater I have been working on for my new nephew due this December.

Stash! YAY!

2006-11-05T01:19:00.000-05:00

I went to my LYS today for the first time since discovering it online here, and holy cow! She (the owner) was sooooo nice, even though she seemed busy with a knitting group. She told me she would be starting another sock class after the holidays...wooohooo! But for now, I bought some yummy Regia, a couple of patterns, lots of DPNs I didn't have yet because I'm new :) But let me tell you, there is no atmosphere better than a well stocked yarn store. It was eyecandy and I coulda curled up with the other knitters today and just stayed all day. I think I felt every yarn, looked at every pattern and checked out every premade item there....lol....yeah, buying a house is def gonna curb my stash appetite *sigh*
Note to self: MUST DESIGN MORE SCRAP KITS!

Amazed

2006-10-18T00:05:00.000-04:00

I have been surfing blogs lately because, let's admit, I like seeing what other people are making, and it amazes me and makes me jealous at the same time. Now, I remember when I taught myself to crochet, it was quite hard at the time...I've done it so much now that I could do it while sleeping. BUT...knitting is whooping my butt. I mean, I was proud of this(above)...because it was so straight! LOL...I think I really like the wooden needles :) Maybe eventually I will graduate and be able to make a sock *sigh*

Intro...

2006-10-15T12:20:00.000-04:00

hey there,
I used to have a website a long time ago called Hop's Crochet and since then I have been though alot of different things...a baby, 2 deployments to Iraq for my hubby....whew, now I am finally getting back to my love of crochet. I'm also teaching myself to knit and use the knifty knitter looms, so once again my house is filled with yarn...mmmmm