Crumpets knitalong

I started a knitalong for crumpets-- I'm buying the yarn tomorrow! And yes, this will put me into the territory of way too many projects, but it's so cute, I don't care! Besides, I haven't knit anything for either kid for quite a while.
crumpets knitalong

omgomgomg

chiagu has a pattern up & I am in LOVE again!!

fickle knitter

I'm sick of Tempting. I'm tired of the boring ribbing. I should just plug away at it, because it's not a huge project, but I feel like ditching it. I have so many other things to work on.
I've also fallen in love. Lookie:


oh lawdy. How beautiful is that? It's here. I've been knitting a little over a year and I have done a bit of everything, including several garments and some simple lace work. It says intermediate/ experienced, so I wonder if I'd be up to the task. I'm envisioning it in Knitpicks' Merino Style, one of these colors:


Hmmm. I don't know if I can resist.

what a week

Well, it's been quite a week, starting with me spending much of last Friday in the emergency room w/ dehydration, accompanied by a wicked chest cold that left me with laryngitis that's still lingering. It was rounded out yesterday when my Sadie girl bid us goodbye. She died here at home in a little bed we had made up for her. It was a peaceful passing, but heart-wrenching for me, nonetheless.

In knitting news, I am carrying on with Tempting, despite my yarn shortage, but if it looks bad as I get further along, I will order some. I'm spacing right now as to who commented with a link to some still available, but thank you! My sister, having given up on a mock-cable tank she had started, gave me her supllies, but as I worked on, I realized the yarn was all wrong for the pattern. I think it would look lovely as a Clapotis, though. The colorway is Willy Winky. What is up with that name, by the way? Is it just me, or is that a little perverse? Ha!
Also, I frogged the boob triangles on last summers' Cleo, also for the aforementioned sister. They were all gapey and billowy, so I need to reknit them. I think I need to figure out how to adjust the pattern to make them in between the two largest cup sizes, but I'm a bit scared of all that math. I emailed the designer, so maybe she will have some words of wisdom.

Today, I was welcomed home with a package from my Knitty Secret Pal! Behold the easter fun:

Loooot! Loads of Cadbury Mini-Eggs in those plastic eggs, my all-time favorite candy! Also, in the cute pink satin bunny bag, M&Ms! Yummy-smelling bath goodies & a lollipop candle!! But, BEST of all, stitch marker supplies!!!

And some cute amethyst earrings that are totally my style (excuse the crappy picture):

And, she knit one of those adorable bunnies I have been seeing around! Here is Vivienne, giving it a little pet:


It really cheered me up, after a truly craptacular week. Thanks, secret pal, whoever you are!!

whine

Things are not going according to plan! I bought some Katia Alba a while back from elann.com for Tempting and it knits up so beautifully, I was so excited, but guess what?
Bad math.
I don't have enough.
Elann.com no longer has any, and I posted a desperately seeking request on their board, but I thinks my odds are low. I've tried calling LYSs and noone carries it. I'm so sad! This was going to be the rockingest little top and I was planning to wear it for easter! I suppose I could buy replacement yarn and just stash the Alba, but I love it! And I have no yarn budget!! Very frustrating.
In other knitting news, I finally finished the back of my Ribby Cardi. I'm debating now whether to do the sleeves or keep plugging away on Tempting, hoping against hope that I'll come across more of the Alba.

Guess what's coming to town? The Seattle Knitting Expo!! I'm all geeked about it.

Sadie

I haven't blogged about this, since I generally reserve this space for knitting content only, but I'm too sad about it not to observe it in some way. I'v written about in my journal, but I feel like I want it here, too.
My cat, my best grrl-kitty, who has been my constant friend for over 11 years, is dying. She has either liver cancer or hepatitis, but it doesn't matter. Either way, her time is short here on earth. The vet didn't recommend immediate euthanasia-- he said to take her home and enjoy our last days with her, and that she wasn't suffering.
It's hard, though, seeing her move so slowly, bones jutting everywhere. It's hard to see how labored her breathing has become.

I watched my mom die, slowly. I'm not good at this.

Anyway, my sweet Sadie girl, I'll always love you. I'll remember your sweet face, your hearty purr, and your feisty way forever.

wristie prototype

I've never used a chart. I've most definitely never created my own chart. I have been wanting to knit some pink ribbon items to sell, the proceeds from which will be for my sister who is walking in the Seattle 3-Day, in memory of our mom.
While watching TV this evening, I whipped up this:


I'm envisioning playing with the wristlet-type things more, as well as felted bags, and some scarves. I hope people will buy them, especially since it's for such a great cause.

fell off the yarn-diet wagon

Well, I bought a little yarn. But only $15 worth!! I bought some Katia Alba in black to knit Tempting which is designed by a Seattle knitter! I think she is adorable. We are similarly sized, though I've got 2" and 8 pounds on her. So, hopefully, this yarn will work up nicely and the top will look decent on me. I'm not so into the big bow, so I think I will use some purple grosgrain ribbon and attach a belt buckle type thing.
I want to get it done in time to wear for easter brunch, which always happens chez moi. I'm envisioning a flirty skirt with a black & purple print. I have the perefct shoes to pull the whole thing together. If I don't find a skirt that appeals, I'll just pair it with jeans and the same shoes.
I'm making myself finish the back of Ribby before I even cast on for Tempting, though. I will finish this!!