December 16, 2005
Holiday Rush...
Happy Holidays! Long time no blog!
I've wrapped up a couple things and begun another project.
*Sounds like a good way to end 2005, wouldn't you agree?
Veste Everest - Veronik Avery
Interweave Knits Fall 2005
Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Greenspun- Espresso
Needle: US6
I needed a quicky stash busting project...for a Teacher Present!
Lo! Alison Blue Blog's Keyhole Scarf...
Ribbed Keyhole Scarf
Yarn: Classic Elite Beatrice - 100% Merino
Needle: US10.5
I knit like 22 inches in a stressful meeting this week...more than 4 people commented how amazed they were to see it grow from 2 inches to 22!
It must be knitters magic...if they only knew our math!
US10.5+Bulky Yarn=20 inches in 60 minutes
Here is my beginning...of CLAPOTEE!
This yarn is so absolutely stunning...I love it.
I got it in the Semi-Annual MD KnitNite Yarn Soiree...that's a swap, you know...
Donna is friends with the owner of Dancing Leaf.
Yarn:Dancing Leaf Salsa
Color: Mermaid (which is now the name of my clappy)
I was tagged by lovely Moni,Moni to do a MeMe...
List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs.
1. Jump - Madonna (Confessions on a Dance Floor)
Awesome!
2. Hung Up - Madonna (Confessions on a Dance Floor)
LOVE IT!
3. It's Not Right, But it's Okay (Thunderpuss Remix) - Whitney Houston
Empowering!!
4. Holding Out for a Hero - FrouFrou
Excellent Cover...
5. Rocket Man - Dame Elton John
Hello! Rocket Woman here!
6. Willy Wonka - Veruca Salt's Song...
This is a Cowgirl Classic.
7. Love at First Sight - Kylie Minogue
This is me & Pixie's song...
I never said I had musical taste...but I dig it!
Leave me some suggestions in the comments! I'll check them out!
So I've got to finish up my holiday knitting which equals one more toe-up-sock which fits Pixie like a glove...so that will be a stocking stuffer for her.
I have to knit 2 cabled scarves, a pair of tube socks and 1 pair of fingerless gloves...and all recipients will be be getting them sometime after Jan. 16...
Have a wonderful holiday...I'm working right up to the 22nd...so I'll catch ya'll in 2006...
Holla!
*;) Ya know?!!
Posted by Heather at December 16, 2005 09:39 AMYou've been busy!
I definitely want to make that vest. I was thinking aout it, but seeing your's just makes it a for-sure-future-knit.
Love the color for clapotee!
I wore Kiri to work on Wed. Felt like an all day hug from my big sis!
Posted by: Keowd at December 16, 2005 11:42 AMI knew it would look awesome! Look at those fancy cables too - you are so hot ;P Great gift for J's teacher - it beats those same ol' gifts that teachers "always" get, you know?
Looking forward to our awesome day tomorrow.
Much love~
Posted by: L at December 16, 2005 12:45 PMHappy holidays to you too! Your vest is very sexy librarian! Well done!
:)
Posted by: melanie at December 16, 2005 01:35 PMI love the cute keyhole scarf. My son told his 1st grade teacher I was knitting him a scarf and that was never really in my plans. I hope she forgot!
Posted by: Scout at December 16, 2005 01:42 PMI love, love the vest. Mine isn't working out so hot, frog pond city for it! I like your's better anyways!!
Enjoy your weekend ;-)
Posted by: Kate at December 16, 2005 02:11 PMWow, Everest turned out great! I love the way it looks with the button up underneath! Sounds like you have a ton going on... that's the Holiday's for you! Have a happy holiday and a wonderful new year!
Posted by: Erin at December 16, 2005 02:21 PMThat vest is awesome!! It's so you. And the clappy is gonna be fabulous! Happy holidays and happy new year to you and the sweet Pixie girl!
Posted by: Carrie at December 16, 2005 02:41 PMYou look great in that vest.
Love it with those glasses.
Nice job!
Yeah *;) I know! hehe
Lovin' that Clap yarn - but you knew that!
great vest and love those glasses. vest looks fab with that crisp white shirt.
take care!
Posted by: froggy at December 17, 2005 05:18 AMThat vest is SO GOOD, H. Great fit - I am sure you will get a lot of wear out of it!!!
Also way belated Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: Jenny at December 17, 2005 09:23 AMGreat knits! Love the vest and the Clap colors. And about the music, we've pulled out the Kenny G, Slim Man, and Al Green CDs, so what do I know?
Posted by: Michelle at December 17, 2005 03:07 PMYay! thanks so much for playing :)! I LOVE the new Madonna album! I have Hung Up stuck in my all the time.
You Vest Evereste looks stunning! I love it! And your clapotee is going to be beautiful. I've been thinking about starting clapotis #3 pretty soon..
Posted by: Moni at December 17, 2005 04:39 PMOOoh, yes, I love the Veste Everest on you. Very cute with the button down shirt underneath. Yay! And you've got some really fun projects to work on as the holidays loom. Enjoy!
Posted by: Karma at December 17, 2005 05:33 PMAs always, your projects are lovely, particularly the clap (ha). The yarn looks almost look koigu. the pixie's sock should go quickly, I hope you finish it soon.
best wishes.
Posted by: Jenna at December 18, 2005 01:22 AMI was wondering where you've been hiding. You've been busy! Your vest came out great! Looks awesome on you! I bet it was great to get a nice cozy winter knit done and not have to make sleeves! :)
Posted by: Karen at December 18, 2005 09:17 AMI LOVE your vest! That is the one pattern I really fell in love with in IK Fall. It turned out beautiful :)
Posted by: jill at December 18, 2005 09:15 PMScarf & vest look great!! Wonderful way to end 2005, I agree:)!
Posted by: dianne at December 18, 2005 10:05 PMHey girlfriend! Your vest rocks....I just love it. Will you wear it Wednesday?? xo D
Posted by: Donna at December 19, 2005 01:22 PMWow, H! The vest is beautiful! Congrats. :) I am sure you will get lots of opportunities to wear it, too.
Have a wonderful Christmas with your boyo and your beautiful Pixie!
Posted by: elisa at December 19, 2005 06:35 PMWOW - You are so totally stylish and smart looking in that vest! It looks so much better than the one in the mag. I want one now, too!
Posted by: Becky at December 20, 2005 08:30 AMYou are looking very nice in that vest. The yarn of Clapotee is beautiful, I love the color.
I wish you and your lovely daughter a merry christmas
Elke
i love your vest! i have to look at that issue of IK again.
Posted by: lynette at December 20, 2005 11:24 AMThat vest is too cute!
Happy holidays -- and have fun knitting Mermaid over the break!
Great vest and I love the colors in your Clapotis.
Posted by: Tess at December 21, 2005 05:44 PMYay for a finished vest. I love it & that brown yarn is gorgeous in person. Now if I could only finish my "forever vest".
Ohhhh Clapotis...can't wait to see that one!
Hope you have a very Merry Christmas in WV!!!
Posted by: Eilene at December 23, 2005 06:35 AMWishing you and our favorite pixie a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks for all the happiness you helped bring in 2005. WHO LOVES YA?
P.S. Pick a knit for 2006. We gotta do another knit-together, ma belle amie :-)
Posted by: Becky at December 30, 2005 10:01 AM