And Finally Some Knitting

First up is a Gathered Scarf. I am making this out of Berrocco Comfort Sock Yarn Color #1813. It is making a really nice scarf but don't think I would make socks out of it.

Next is a pair of socks made from Bearfoot Mountain Colors handpainted yarns, color Gray Wolf. I absolutely love this sock yarn--so soft and wonderful to work with--worth every penny. I used the 56 stitch 56 row sock pattern. My mods-- 40 rows 1x1 ribbing followed by 10 rows st st. I then followed the pattern for the heel flap, heel turn, and gusset. I did 48 rows of st st for the foot and followed the pattern for the toe. These fit my size 6 to 6 1/2 foot. I used a size one 40" circular needle and the magic loop method. Since I have learned magic loop, I don't think I will ever go back to DPN's.

Next are my 2 Multidirectional Scarves.
the green one is made from Plymouth Boku color #3 and the last one is made from Lion Wool color Autumn Sunset. The Lion Wool one was my practice scarf and I used the original ending which is not very symmetrical. On the Plymout Boku one I used the alternate ending which I like much better. This was an instant gratification knit--very fast and easy!! I will be making it again.

I have less than 100 rows to knit on the second sleeve of my Einstein Coat--then the collar, block, and buttons. It has been hibernating a lot. Have also started another pair of socks,

What are you knitting? Happy Knitting.

More Nurses

I know, I know, long time no blog! Life has been very busy and, although I check my blogs that I read daily, and occasionally comment--and spend about 15 minutes daily raveling, I have not taken the time to post.

These are my Nurse Ratchets from my nurse collection. I took a pic of the back of the one so you could see that they all hold enema bags. Aren't they fun. I try not to be a Nurse Ratchet. Even though I thought the title Nurse Ratchet has been around since time began--it hasn't. Nurse Ratchet was in One Flew Over the Cockoo Nest starring Jack Nicholson. I believe that was sometime in the 70's--so it has been a while. Great movie. Knitting to come. Happy Knitting.

Knitting at KotS

Just a coupla shots of friends and family knitting at my favorite LYS Knitting on the Square--aka KotS. Located in the beautiful town of Chardon, Oh. Thx Lou for the pics. It was of course a great day. And did you ever see a more inviting place to knit. The view from the back of the couch is only the back of the yarn shop. Kate has a great selection of yarn, patterns and books to choose from. If you are ever in NE Ohio a visit to this shop will be worth your while. Happy Knitting.

Happy Birthday

Well today we had the privilege of taking my step-daughter for lunch on her 39th? birthday. She and my Mom love each other so we surprised her by bringing my Mom along. A good time was had by all. Happy Birthday Kim!!

What's For Dinner

Almost 17 months old. How time does fly. I got my invite to ravelry the day before he graced us with his presence. He is truly loved. Grandkid #10 and loved like all the rest. How good does it get.

A fun and easy contest!

Run on over to Shelly's Blog and enter this great contest. It runs until March 21

A Noro Scarf

This scarf was made from Noro Silk Garden--2 skeins each of color #264 & #267. I didn't really like the thick and thin texture of the yarn and it is not as soft as I like--but the coloring is amazing. The scarf is made from the directions on Brooklyntweed's Blog (aka Jared Flood) All in all the scarf is very pretty. Happy Knitting

Happy Birthday

40 years ago today, at 6:59 am this beautiful bouncing baby came into the world. My firstborn. The love of my life. And she grew. I am so pround of my oldest, not that I'm not proud of the others. There is something special about the firstborn. I learned on her, poor thing. She is a beautiful young woman. Has homeschooled her children, and has worked so very hard to having a loving marriage. She is the greatest daughter named Kelly I know.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY!! I LOVE YOU!!

What's Up?

Well I haven't been real active here. Had a minor surgery a coupla weeks ago and it isn't healing real well and is causing some pain I don't care for--but such is life--This Too Shall Pass.

So here is some instant gratification knitting. A tribble and a petal dishcloth--my favoite to knit--so fast and easy. Made with Lily Sugar'nCream color faded denim. Was almost done with this when I realized I was using a size 5 needles in stead of an 8--it is rather small--but this enabled the tribble from the same skein. Happy Knitting.

Grace gave me an award. Thank you so much Grace!

The official rules are as follows:

1. Copy the award to your site
2. Link to the person from whom you received the award
3. Nominate 7 other bloggers
4. Link to those on your blog
5. Leave a message on the blogs you nominated.

1. Deb has a most interesting blog. I recently met her via blogland and found out we are neighbors--living in towns less than 10 miles apart. I think you will enjoy her blog.

2. Then there is Bea. She writes about her dogs, knitting, and life in general. She will be married soon and is knitting a lovely wedding shawl. Please keep her dog Abby in your prayers--has had a coupla knee surgeries on her hind legs--is now healing from the second one. Blogs pretty much daily and I love reading about her adventures.

3. Then there is Gnat. writes about knitting, dogs, and life in general. Her brand new hubby has relatives in Ohio, and yes she is a brand new newlywed. Great, must visit blog.

4. Eileen has only been kntting a coupla years--she learned to do socks magic loop pretty near when she learned to knit--amazing!! I was knitting at least 30 years before I even attempted socks and 2 years later learned magic loop. Eileen leads a very busy life--run and read her blog to learn all about it.

5. Amanda has had a rough go of it, but she is hanging in there. Run and wish her well. Maybe this little award will help. Love ya Amanda.

6. Kelly has a wonderful blog. Not so much knitting, but a joy to read. But then I am a little prejudiced as she is my daughter. You can also find her at Cooking for the Guys. Lots of recipes there.

7. I don't know Jody that well--so she may not appreciate this, but I love her blog. She is so creative--designs knits, is an artist and writes such interesting stuff. I visit her daily.

I visit all the blogs in my sidebar daily--love reading them. Happy Knitting.