Sittin' Here Knittin'

Guess it was my turn

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:04:00 +0000

Looks like the random spammer got me. That last post was news to me.
But since I'm actually writing this one I will say a big Hello! to
everyone. Still around. Still knitting, though not as much as I'd
like. Hope all is well with the world for you all.

Hi

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:59:00 +0000

<DIV>Hi,<BR>how are you doing recently?I'd like to introduce you a
very good foreign trade online company and their website
is    <A
href="http://www.trade-lc.com">www.trade-lc.com</A>. <BR>They
mainly  sell electronic products,such as laptop, motorcycles,
camera ,mobile, gps,Mp4, and so on.I have  bought some products
from the company,the price was very cheap,and the products are very
good quality!They accept paypal,Western Union,bank transfers and
more.<BR>Website: <A
href="http://www.trade-lc.com">www.trade-lc.com</A>. <BR>MSN: <A
href="mailto:trade-lc@hotmail.com">trade-lc@hotmail.com</A><BR>I am
sure you will could save a lot of money!  <BR>Best regards!</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><BR> </DIV>

Home again, home again

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:57:00 +0000

With a quick stop in Hot-Lanta and a hello to the little bro.

Traveling

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:46:00 +0000

I'm off traveling again. This time for fun at least. You can anxiously
await some pics of my nephew which I promise to remember to take. I
realized on the way home last visit I hadn't taken a single one.

One of my favorite things about traveling is the mini-bookstores in
the airports. I always seem to find a great book in them without that
overwhelming feeling I can get in a big store with so many choices
available.

I picked this little gem up today. I highly recommend it so far to any
of you mystery lovers. With an 11 year old heroine no less.

Hi There

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:53:00 +0000

Wow. It's been so long since I've been over here to say Hi that I was surprised Blogger even remembered who I was.

July completely flew by and August is fast doing the same thing. At least it was because I was out doing lots of fun stuff and not any boring or dumb reason, like work. Well, work didn't help with they flying by. Ha.

Right at the beginning of the month my DH had surgery on his wrist to scope for why it has been bothering him for quite a while. He wasn't thrilled about the idea of this but is excited about getting it fixed so he can get back to playing.

Right after that the Grrls and I had a grand ol time up in the mountains hanging out and knitting for the weekend. I know it's a knitting blog but I think that is about all the knitting I managed to get in all month. Yowza. Great time though.

Next up was DH second surgery to actually fix his arm up (still waiting to see how that pans out). I do have to give him massive credit though. I can't remember him complaining or whining at all about the pain or how he can't do anything. Though he was getting a little frustrated about not being able to put on socks. Good thing it's summertime.

Then I went to Baltimore. I think I managed about a full 10 minutes of knitting at that point. I was there for work so I didn't get a ton of tourist time but I did manage one dinner over at the Inner Harbor area. It was a really nice area and I got a couple of pictures of the view from the restraunt and a huge boat they have parked in the harbor.

Right after that my dear SIL came out for a visit to grand Colorado (man, I love this state). So we were off and running showing her the sites and all the fun reasons to move out here - we are always working on the family trying to get them to head west.

We got in some hiking, drinking, and general site seeing over the weekend. She wasn't totally convinced though because she opted to go back home. Maybe next time...

And after all that we've arrived at this weekend. Right now I'm planning on recovering from a long night at work. A little more coffee, a little knitting, and some podcasts. Sounds like a plan to me. Hope you all have been doing well.

Finished!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:51:00 +0000

Meet Pucker.

Zara

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:27:00 +0000

Friends meet Zara. Zara meet friends. This is Zara's front. Hopefully
she doesn't get all embarassed I'm showing her off in pieces. Ha!

I finished her back yesterday and have started on the sleeves. One day
I'll even seam her all up and wear her around.

New tank

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:44:00 +0000

Meant to show you this the other day. Part of my plans this weekend
includes gardening and putting this pretty tank top together. The
pattern is from the latest Rebecca magazine which I knit out of some
Cotton Fleece from my stash.

Hangin out

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:40:00 +0000

Just hanging out. Lovely lazy day. Hope you all have a great long
weekend if it is in your plans.

Ahhh Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:35:00 +0000

Bye bye

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:38:00 +0000

There goes San Francisco.

Ene

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:41:00 +0000

All this time traveling has done great things for my knitting. I
finally finished Ene. She needs blocking of course but it is nice to
have a FO.

Speaking of bags

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:51:00 +0000

I also picked up a bag there. Isn't it cute! It looks like really
steep hills so I thought it fitting to be my San Fran bag. They had
quite a few from this designer (danica studio) and all of them were
adorable. I did well to escape with only one.

Best for last

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:45:00 +0000

And my favorite from yesterdays adventure is this. It is a lace weight
of a base Malabrigo is considering carrying and available nowhere
else. It is lace. Merino. Cashmere. AND Malabrigo. What could be
better??? All together I've got 1720 yards. No idea for what to make
with it just yet but it hopped in my bag when I wasn't looking so I
decided it must really want to come to my house.

Mmmmalabrigo

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:36:00 +0000

This is Organic Cotton from Malabrigo. I only bought a single skein
but I could imagine making a sweater from this stuff. Great feel and
colors worthy of Malabrigo.

Enough suspense

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:31:00 +0000

Ok, ok. I went to ImagiKnit yesterday. It was a beautiful shop and I
easily got distracted a few times. They had a knit version of Tempest
(from Knitty) there so I bought the below Blue Faced Leicester to make
one for myself. I loved the acid green and brown version but sadly
they didn't have those colors anymore. I fell in love with the salmon
though so I am not too sad. :)

Little something

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:10:00 +0000

I decided to bring along something a little more mindless than the
cable tank and Ene that I also brought. This is Clovelly from Martin
Storey. It is knit out of Rowan Cotton Jeans. I love the yarn. And
really love how quickly it is knitting up. At this rate I should have
another new sweater in a couple of weeks. Nice!

Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:59:00 +0000

What is an out of town trip without a stop in at their LYS?

Year of lace

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:25:00 +0000

I caved last year and signed up for the year of lace again. I knew I'd
be sad if I didn't and boy was I right. I love the first one for this
year too. Maybe next year I will have to knit all lace instead of all
sweaters like this year.

Mixing things up

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:47:00 +0000

With a little cross stitching

Rhubarb

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:18:00 +0000

I saw this pattern knitted up when I was at Madeona and have been
wanting one since. Making decent progress even.

February

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:37:00 +0000

In honor of February I've picked up my February Lady sweater I started
at camp last year. It is going pretty quickly.

Ready for Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:24:00 +0000

So I can use my new Picnic Bag. I ordered the tote called for in the Mason Dixon book to line this pretty thing with. It's ready for the first felting. Whoo hoo. I can't wait to show you the duplicate work of the birdie.

New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:37:00 +0000

Before I start with all my "last year in review" posts I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope this year takes you in positive directions.

I opted to lose my mind and sign up for the Knit a Sweater a Month for the year group. Thankfully the rules really are only that by the end of the year you need to have 12 completed adult sweaters/vests/tank/etc. With so many items on the needles that are very nearly done I think this is actually doable for me.

Aside from that brief moment of insanity, I think I'll be moving along in my usual flow. All the best to you!

He does

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:11:00 +0000