Pixiestikz

Central Park Hoodie

Off the needles just in time to make it...
My Last Sweater for 2006

KnitScene Fall 2006
Central Park Hoodie
Yarn:Tahki Donegal Tweed

Back View...

I devoted myself to carefully pinning and seaming this weekend..
.I'm not much of a finisher I'd dare say...
I generally detest seaming, but armed with my Big Book of Knitting (K.Buss)
I managed to do just fine.
Usually, I have no Zen with the finishing...
This time I felt pretty *damned* peaceful and after it was done...
I kept exclaiming..."look at that seam...what a seam..."
See?

Not too Shabby.

It took me about an eon to work my way through...
On the journey I've learned a few things...I'd like to share.

*Takhi Donegal Tweed blurs together when you've knitted on it for 13 hours in a row
*It's about the most durable yarn I've ever worked with.
*Except in the spots where it's not plied and then it's like knitting with a cloud.
*Spit Splicing is handy...and this sweater is held together with some of that too.
*It softened up (a bit) after blocking.
*Don't have more than one or two glasses of wine when you are working cables or increases
*Smaller Buttonholes are better than bigger buttonholes.
*People in the buffet line don't care if you are wearing your handknitted sweater.
*They are secretly hoping the crazy lady in the green sweater will move away from the soft serve.
*Little girls won't snuggle you when you are wearing a "scratchy" sweater.
*Green is my favorite color, apparently as I have knitted 3 sweaters in green yarns.
*Knitalongs aren't a great motivator for me - I procrastinate more
*I'm an indecisive Button Selector - I'm still not sure about these.
*I love this sweater

So I'd say I'm pretty happy how 2006 ended.
My knitters resolution for 2007?
Easy.
Knit more.

Happy New Year!

Jettin...

We're going to DisneyWorld!

Pixie has been shrieking this for the past weeks and days - and I have to admit - I've caught the excitement!
I've never been either!
I'm not terribly excited to fly though. ugh.
Last time I flew had to take off my Doc Martens for security.
It was funny because I was wearing handknit socks and the lady admired them!
yeah. so flying not so hot for me. gotta put on a brave happy face for the Pixie though.

When knitters travel there is always a concern about "regulations"
I read some posts on the various forums...
Since I'm a wee bit attached to my "lucky" Crystal Palace Sock needles so for the trip there and back,
I purchased a set of Bryspun Plastic Needles...Size 2. (ebay) cheapy. and practically invisible to the XRAY thingy they have there.

These Babies BEND. It's a bit strange to knit with them, as I tried them out last night...but hey...better to be safe than sorry.

In the midst of all the excitement, Pixie and I made a gingerbread house.

It was a kit from Swiss Colony.
Not too darn shabby. We even used up some of the old Hallowe'en Candy...

Wahoo!

For all you seasoned Disneygoers...any tips for us newbies?

Living Life in Technicolor

I think that has been my mantra over the last few months.
Living VIBRANTLY!

Celebrating my Second Annual Thirty First Birthday...
(heh)

I was treated to a fabulous dinner at The Melting Pot. Fondue....YUM!
I got the thing I asked for...a Craft Light!

Which I now can't live without!
What a difference a good light can make!

Speaking of Technicolor...

Pink Twin Rib Socks
Completed Just in time for XMAS!
Mystery Yarn from Stitches East '06

Technicolor Socks
Tess Designer Yarn

Love this Simple p2k1 ribbing for the leg and extended down the heel flap.
Nifty!
oh yes! These are for me!

Here is that Cashmere Toque from Stitches 06 knitted up.

Isn't that pretty?
I really want another one, since this one was nabbed by a certain someone whose need was greater than mine. (bald)
Dear heart that he is...I just gave in.

I was a participant of 2 swaps...
Ms. Melanie sent me a skein of lovely mohair from Rhinebeck.
The name of the colorway is African Dance

It was on the needles the very day I got it. (this is the true color in this pic)

Thank you Melanie...it's gorgeous and wonderful!
Just like you!
Wasting no time, I had knitted up into a pair of longish fingerless mitts...

I've been wearing them since the weather turned cold!

This swap with Susan...Koigu!

Will be my next pair of Socks...for ME!
Thanks again, Susan!

So all these knits...
yet, I still insist that I've still been toiling away on my Central Park Hoodie...(ha!)

I had to re-knit a sleeve due to my ahem, somewhat overzealous sleeve length!
Talk about not paying attention! or maybe vino after a long hard day?
I'm not telling if you won't!

So, sleeve one is now Sleeve 3 and I'm nearing the edge of tolerance for this ever lasting project.
Such a Bonehead.
Of course, I've been toiling away on socks...you know anything to keep me from truly finishing what I need to!
I'm working in earnest now, truly!

And in all probability... will be holding a seaming convocation this weekend to get me up and at 'em for the finish line.

Good thing I'm not "alonging" with all the other hoodie knitters...I'd be feeling really bad!
90% of them are done and I'm not. Wah.

Onto how I've been supporting the crafting community via Paypal.
I have a new love and thy name is Etsy.
Love TipsyKnitter at Etsy.

First..she's tipsy! Hey, make that a double!
Second, she makes cute little bags to tote these darling socks around in.
Fabulous for a little gifty for that special knitter you know!
PLUS - You can use them instead of wrapping paper, huh?
We're all about a GREEN XMas at Chez Pixie this year.

I've been out thrifting with Lauren to obtain pretty napkins, scarves and cloth to wrap gifts in cloth rather than paper
This handy illustration from another Blogger I forget who- but thanks!) Really Inspired me to go greener this XMAS.
http://www.env.go.jp/en/focus/attach/060403-5.pdf

I caught the tailend of a beautiful sunset leaving work the other day- and the moon was just rising.
It really was something.

Thought I'd share.

9 more days until Disney!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec14 Departure Date!