Knitting Dragonflies

When I first started knitting everyone was using acrylic, this was the acrylic of the 60's, it was Harvest Gold and Avocado Green with a little Burnt Orange thrown in for "pop". ugh... So our choices were acrylic or wool. Since acrylic was popular and bright and fun. We made granny squares, ponchos and afghans, and even HOTPANTS (but don't tell anyone). They are probably still around, even if it's in a landfill somewhere, because goodness knows those acrylics are indestructible. I continued knitting with these yarns until I discovered a Real Yarn Shop by accident, wandered in and ended up buying a nice assortment of wool/acrylic blend that the poor store clerk helped me pick out for a Fair Isle vest for my soon to be husband. This was a joy to knit with but a job to knit, I have never done any fair Isle since. (I don't think I ever saw him wear it, but we are still together). After my acrylic/wool project I was hungary to see what other non acrylic fibers

My Etsy pick for the month is Luminosities. She has a fun variety of things. Jewelry, magnets (with an edge) and pet collar charms. There is a good range of prices, so you can buy seriously or for fun. She makes one of a kind items. Contact her and she will custom make. I like that she merges the spiritual side with her creative side. My favorites (translate to My Wish list) are: The Water Element magnet , this is actually a watercolor painting inside! Siren of the Sea Mermaid Everywhere Charm, take the magic of mermaids with you everywhere you go! Blue Sky Topaz and Aquamarine Earrings Sterling silver and genuine stones. Would look good to dress up with or just jeans. Fall Splendor Made with Carnelian and smoky quartz, This necklace is so fun and I love the rich colors. Check her out at: http://blog.myspace.com/wolfwitch or http://luminosities.blogspot.com/ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/luminosities/

Yes I'm frogging again. It's Sunday, rainy and windy. The snow and ice are melting. I got out my Handpainted yarn and after deciding to convert it into a hoodie, I cast on. Well after about several inches I could see my gauge was off. So ripit, ripit, ripit...Now I have cast back on and am trying to get back to where I was. I am planning on making it one piece from the bottom to under the arms. I want a zipper for a closure, and that's about all of the planning I've done right now. I have an abundance of mother's to be that I know, so I am planning several, blankets of all kinds, more on that later.

I don't know why, but when someone approaches me with a request to make a specific pattern for a gift, it is always harder for me to knit. I feel like it should not be, but it is. Seems like I have to make myself do it. Often not getting done in time. Is it the loss of control, or creativity? I am suppose to be making this pattern for a baby gift. And cannot get my mind wrapped around this task. There I just called it a "task". It bothers me that I feel this way. It is a very pretty pattern, nice yarn. But I already find myself thinking "maybe I'll change the yarn, and the gauge, and the dimensions of the blanket. Hummmmm..... So needless to say I went to buy the yarn today and couldn't make myself. I instead started dreaming of other yarns to use, tweaking the pattern a little. And actually started thinking, well the person who requested it, doesn't knit, maybe they will not even notice if I change it. Was that my evil twin talking?

I am off today. They are sending the kids home from school early. We are in a Winter storm watch and it is snowing like crazy out there. Our town has about 4 snowplows, so when it snows here it is an emergency. No one knows how to drive, we don't even own a snow shovel. We just "broom" our snow away.   That tells you how much snow we usually get. It is so fun when we do get it. Our first winter down here, we thought everyone was crazy, a few flurries and a panic sets in, but it didn't take us long to realize why. If no one clears the roads, it is very hard to get anywhere. So it turns into a big holiday for most everyone. With all meetings, churches, schools, etc...shutting down as soon as it starts snowing. Unfortunately I have a job at a hospital, and have to get there. I have been there before when it snowed and ended up "stuck" at work, (we can't leave until our replacement gets there). After a few years, I learned when leaving for work du

Well just stitching around before I leave for work, and I whipped up this winter wonderland bag. To tote my knitting and some reading.... Also working on a little crochet bag to carry with me while I walk the dogs. I never have any free hands. I started making the little bag at The Yarnpath . But it is so pretty, I can't stand to put any poo in it. So I am going to make that a little makeup bag. It makes me feel girly so I think makeup would be good. I think I will add the orangey rust colored yarn at the top? Since I ended that sentence in a ? I don't think I'm sure about that now that I am looking at the pic's. I will add the pattern when I get done, super easy and fast. More later, off to work.... I'm still thinking quilts and fabric....