Archive for 'general'
Burnt out
I have no real desire to craft at the moment. I still feel a bit burnt out from the last test knit. Luckily, I’ve found other things to keep my attention while I have a lack of crafting.
The girls and I went to see Roller Derby a few weeks ago. [...]
Posted: December 7th, 2009 under friends, general.
Comments: 4
2008 Recap
Ok, so we’re already over a week into the year, and I’ve been very lax in my blogging. I know you’ve seen these posts everywhere for the last week or so, but this is for my own record keeping.
Socks: 6, incl a pair for the kid
Hats and headwear (incl baby sized): 4, [...]
Posted: January 11th, 2009 under cooking, fair isle, general, knitting, sweater, yum.
Comments: 3
Remember when?
I was looking for something else the other day, and I came across this:
Remember making friendship bracelets? I used to make them ALL the time. A couple of strands of embroidery floss stolen from my mom’s stash (eventually she bought me my own), a safety pin and a pillow, and I’d be at [...]
Posted: August 6th, 2008 under general.
Comments: 9
Week in pictures
1. Jalapenos galore, 2. Me and my man, 3. Finally! Tomatoes!, 4. Me and the kid, 5. Secret test knitting, 6. Lets go Yankees!, 7. Dragonfruit, 8. New sock – Brooks Farm Acero, 9. New Cell phone
Posted: July 20th, 2008 under Kid, NJ, gardening, general, knitting, nyc, socks, yum.
Comments: 4
4th of July recap
The Fourth of July is my least favorite holiday, for reasons I won’t go into on the blog, but at least one of you knows my reasons why. But this year, I must say, was the best 4th in 13 years. Started off with getting to leave work early on Thursday, attempting to [...]
Posted: July 7th, 2008 under Kid, NJ, general, knitting, shopping.
Comments: 3
Rats!
Happy Chinese New Year folks! It’s the year of the Rat. I don’t have much to say today, as I’m off for a couple days of rest, relaxation, and well, errands. I’ve got big plans for the weekend, involving family, food and celebrations. Celebrations not just for Chinese New Year, but [...]
Posted: February 7th, 2008 under fabric, general, knitting, quilting.
Comments: 10
Not a crafting post
Just pics of my newly mohawked little boy, my little rocker dude in training…
Posted: June 27th, 2007 under general.
Comments: 17
Finished Sockapalooza socks
Stats:
Pattern: Vinnland, from The AntiCraft
Needles: Size 1 Clover Bamboo DPNs
Yarn: 2 balls Knit Picks Essential in Cocoa
Modifications: None
I loved knitting these socks. They taught me how to do a yo short row toe/heel. The yarn is amazingly soft, and really nice to work with. I can’t say enough good things about this [...]
Posted: June 24th, 2007 under general, knitting, spinning.
Comments: 17
So, who’s with me?
cooknknit –
[noun]:
A person of questionable sanity who starts their own cult
‘How will you be defined in the dictionary?’ at QuizGalaxy.com
Posted: May 26th, 2007 under general.
Comments: 8
Lulu tagged me with a seven random things about me meme. I could use Cristi’s Get Out of Meme’s free card, but I think I’ll play along with this one.
1. I have been carded for a movie exactlly once in my life. And I am ashamed to say that it was for [...]
Posted: May 19th, 2007 under general.
Comments: 4