tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27035836627762484622024-03-19T04:11:27.108-07:00Head Knit WitKnitting related and life relating.HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.comBlogger510125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-54739733447625375212012-04-08T10:41:00.000-07:002012-04-08T10:41:00.242-07:00Happy Easter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZLb9AigOCmXmcBcEN3V7-0uEqoS1X_2tYpBtPKiLXmROYkYNMBj3yx-ydIFaNAeFLhdeNCTKPh9yzJIEFP92ACF0HWRa0UzV8yrrRHUYFhv-DE3W3jYzoR6yk52FDkC7Qmkr8CrfdCgj/s1600/thumbnailCAMGMYEQ.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZLb9AigOCmXmcBcEN3V7-0uEqoS1X_2tYpBtPKiLXmROYkYNMBj3yx-ydIFaNAeFLhdeNCTKPh9yzJIEFP92ACF0HWRa0UzV8yrrRHUYFhv-DE3W3jYzoR6yk52FDkC7Qmkr8CrfdCgj/s400/thumbnailCAMGMYEQ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728530797745958482" border="0" /></a>HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-15493980755505593302012-04-07T13:58:00.000-07:002012-04-07T13:58:00.643-07:00Moving My Deer Ones<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYjvvemu0Kl2rUWu8EBuk9M1tfevSjJsJN0JsAP-VJ4IiADAmu208P5vQW17kMP1t53F-XFCs2UzQV1oWrYG9CtsGI_wqVr_wwYC81F3i3zwqUx_OFcdiLagTzXk8Sq-4Q-lgoorWTvPD/s1600/photo+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYjvvemu0Kl2rUWu8EBuk9M1tfevSjJsJN0JsAP-VJ4IiADAmu208P5vQW17kMP1t53F-XFCs2UzQV1oWrYG9CtsGI_wqVr_wwYC81F3i3zwqUx_OFcdiLagTzXk8Sq-4Q-lgoorWTvPD/s400/photo+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728529094707380914" border="0" /></a><br />You can take the girl out of Michigan, but you cannot take the Michigan out of the girl...<br /><br />Can I drive in the carpool lane?HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-20522945394659011322012-04-06T08:01:00.005-07:002012-04-06T22:31:41.925-07:00Have You SEEN Me?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUElD7R6V7F3sgJaNruJenNPDqzzpYumitnkg7yon-1U2sOYDSQrnLsSRu74p7CaMG4V-Rs_dRC832wT5hg2m8L1WZu9groVLAXmfYLz7UlopQ-ngAlgRdKpjnSR2kSGJg-ebqogUepx_a/s1600/thCA67OS5Y.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUElD7R6V7F3sgJaNruJenNPDqzzpYumitnkg7yon-1U2sOYDSQrnLsSRu74p7CaMG4V-Rs_dRC832wT5hg2m8L1WZu9groVLAXmfYLz7UlopQ-ngAlgRdKpjnSR2kSGJg-ebqogUepx_a/s400/thCA67OS5Y.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728522673273089826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Wednesday found me dropping my car at the repair shop for new brakes, rotors and an oil change. I have been looking for a good mechanic to care for my 12 year old baby since circumstance put the Saturn station wagon in my life. I walked to the local cafe to sit out the repair work with my knitting bag in tow.<br /><br />The sun was so bright that I knit in my sunglasses on a bench with a sandwich and lemon water. I was ruminating as I knit, about the cost of the work, the cost of the move, the cost of living in this coastal bliss. I may or may not have been worrying a little about these cost factors as a familiar scene played out in front of me.<br /><br />A homeless bag lady walked to the back of the cafe and parked her shopping cart of worldly belongings near the busing station. The cafe owner warned her to move the cart within five minutes or she would move it and call the police. I watched the woman defend herself and ask for grace as the cafe owner berated her. She was bundled in many layers of hats and coats with a large cross around her neck. I thought to myself, as I often do when I watch a homeless person, "what if that is Jesus?" I do not know why I always feel like it is a test of kindness to see a person in need and react with due consideration. There but for the grace of God, go I...you know the drill.<br /><br />So when she walked away from her cart and straight towards me with a beatific smile, I returned her smile and greeted her. She reached toward me with a small bundle of toilet paper and offered it to me. I said " No thank you Mother, I am fine" She insisted and told me to take it and "God Bless You". I returned the salutation, tucked the toilet paper between my knees so I could continue knitting the row where I had paused to speak with her.<br />one hundred stitches later I shifted my legs and took the little bundle of paper to place in my knitting bag until I could toss it. The paper felt stiff in my fingers and I opened it with slight trepidation. Folded inside was a five dollar bill. I actually gasped. This woman chose me and gave me her blessing.<br /><br />I waited close to an hour for her to return and claim her cart. I wanted to give her back the money to bless someone again. I wanted to ask her why me? But, the mechanic called me to claim my car. I have that $5 in tissue in a safe place. It has created a story and taken on a life. I wonder how many people have been blessed with some toilet tissue from a homeless woman and tossed it away in disgust? Throwing away blessings never seen. Happy Easter. May you be blessed...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-33343585131560000512012-03-11T11:22:00.000-07:002012-03-11T11:22:00.419-07:00A Dollhouse Transition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlirN40ovAziKnNg43OTLKb8oTzNZIZjcZ3xHWBpbExKT00n1PkwavBR40BLXWKgXLZJe9aAiIh4AdHoSeTeSgWttyzqCImwwDSbZ_yD5i2LpQ85g06eZSs6X0RzNOdMgBEtwFCsQsYjK/s1600/5G65F75Mf3K73Mb3m8c279cfdf4fc1bfb1100.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlirN40ovAziKnNg43OTLKb8oTzNZIZjcZ3xHWBpbExKT00n1PkwavBR40BLXWKgXLZJe9aAiIh4AdHoSeTeSgWttyzqCImwwDSbZ_yD5i2LpQ85g06eZSs6X0RzNOdMgBEtwFCsQsYjK/s400/5G65F75Mf3K73Mb3m8c279cfdf4fc1bfb1100.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717609340042439522" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnngocEOK6K1cLttf1XfLg0PIm_LBDOn_4uNvH1ocCQL8d7-kxivr8qpaD9s-RwEY4sokLvACx4Gz6s4LXXhx09Gg6hO3rQMeLI9cUxafF9UYmsW2IdfDkr86R8bu-_LXkjaTeqJhNWq5/s1600/5Nd5G85J23K23Ie3Jac27cebad565b9321a5d.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnngocEOK6K1cLttf1XfLg0PIm_LBDOn_4uNvH1ocCQL8d7-kxivr8qpaD9s-RwEY4sokLvACx4Gz6s4LXXhx09Gg6hO3rQMeLI9cUxafF9UYmsW2IdfDkr86R8bu-_LXkjaTeqJhNWq5/s400/5Nd5G85J23K23Ie3Jac27cebad565b9321a5d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717609337242182962" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUm6tXnKkqGLqp-kjjjwf808-bsIwL2BxW3_meSk1J2gkBukALwz7hsNcK7NaEpSpwRAW8ZdIN3HdgOaqfstS0qLDv63JW92bPkZ9dQmdWunOlID0gIeqfLDyWQREpd2kjg7FZKRNtufv/s1600/5La5Gd5K33m03Ib3o9c27ecda187f8cd31c91.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUm6tXnKkqGLqp-kjjjwf808-bsIwL2BxW3_meSk1J2gkBukALwz7hsNcK7NaEpSpwRAW8ZdIN3HdgOaqfstS0qLDv63JW92bPkZ9dQmdWunOlID0gIeqfLDyWQREpd2kjg7FZKRNtufv/s400/5La5Gd5K33m03Ib3o9c27ecda187f8cd31c91.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717609344666301186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I pick up the keys on Friday and so begins the move. Downsizing.<br />Praying that I can lose five rooms and over 1000 sq feet within the next 22 days and maintain my good humor and physical stamina. This is a big test.<br />I remain grateful for the friends that are seeing me through my discomfort and my misgivings. I am grateful to have found a landlord that is taking a chance on this woman starting from scratch. I never lose sight of the blessings that I have had bestowed upon me. Look at that built in microwave and dishwasher, so much more than many other kitchens in my price range. I am thankful...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-42710091777399343562012-03-09T10:58:00.000-08:002012-03-09T10:58:00.538-08:00Hooting Away<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKY38BmSyS2GYteSXgfNJNWZLbU5EpmEyzenaF5GxyNGVHKIAVh-CTKeh1b4J1QAkVPmn9XMoGo_H_7X2g1F0wmC76Kwt7MystVPqcgsh0XKnfnwTJsub8AWfYeNdJcZzRPkap7cW1lSK9/s1600/great-horned-owl_773_600x450.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKY38BmSyS2GYteSXgfNJNWZLbU5EpmEyzenaF5GxyNGVHKIAVh-CTKeh1b4J1QAkVPmn9XMoGo_H_7X2g1F0wmC76Kwt7MystVPqcgsh0XKnfnwTJsub8AWfYeNdJcZzRPkap7cW1lSK9/s400/great-horned-owl_773_600x450.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717607804868975090" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYgPKGemicI7S-I39zHvANXK-ukN0qPzG1RxfaPOoZmXHbUwR7Hq-OYaO65wGX36SWJKLKJHXHvPh-2gZLQxKLi4SoD3jriHgJqe5JDg7UVcHDT2O_BVO142GBzmnc5gKUDhJuoNHUjJo/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYgPKGemicI7S-I39zHvANXK-ukN0qPzG1RxfaPOoZmXHbUwR7Hq-OYaO65wGX36SWJKLKJHXHvPh-2gZLQxKLi4SoD3jriHgJqe5JDg7UVcHDT2O_BVO142GBzmnc5gKUDhJuoNHUjJo/s400/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717607357266761170" border="0" /></a><br />The owls are saying good bye to me. Every night in my sleeplessness, I sit in the quiet of nature that surrounds me on Dove Hollow and listen to nature all around me.<br /><br />The frogs sound out early at dusk and welcome the nightfall. The moon rises to light the sky with blue light beams. The "better to see you my dear" as the coyote hunts. My tears of loss return for the kitty they ate in my backyard just one full moon ago. RIP- Cotton<br /><br />The call of the mockingbird that never sleeps has become commonplace. I recall the earliest days of our move to California when I first heard the birds talking at night. It was new to me and kept me up at night. Now, it is a welcome lullaby.<br /><br />The rare magical sight of a deer bounding down the hill. Crossing the road in my headlights, bedding down in the tall grass behind the Pepper trees. Sigh...<br /><br />The owls that inhabit my trees and hunt in my fields are dear to me. Mostly Barn owls and the more elusive Great Horned. Seeing them in flight takes my breath away.<br /><br /> If you have ever shared a glass of wine in my backyard with me, you know about my owl calls. I speak their language. I keep Mag-lights by the french doors and shine them in the treetops. I call to them and they answer back. I have had up to three join me in a chorus of conversation. When the call out- I don a coat and my flash light and head out back to the pool patio. It may be the mating season, or the fledglings are out learning to hunt? Whatever is happening- the owls are out and calling to me nightly. I am saying good bye. Whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo. That is our song.HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-90672045307534439202012-03-08T09:30:00.005-08:002012-03-08T10:21:38.087-08:00Finishing and Fitting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnGl4tdgoyfpqgPonpy7_KVXucwN9-uf1RxH4DckDlBHedtfyAVchqvAvC3HpxE-GjKuSqakXjisgMTIzIVuzvlrkqZB-j49M9zB3NRbKhSGzyhgUtBmQRgd0jiWVCBd-KrqYkGvac-90/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnGl4tdgoyfpqgPonpy7_KVXucwN9-uf1RxH4DckDlBHedtfyAVchqvAvC3HpxE-GjKuSqakXjisgMTIzIVuzvlrkqZB-j49M9zB3NRbKhSGzyhgUtBmQRgd0jiWVCBd-KrqYkGvac-90/s400/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717593067347871058" border="0" /></a><br />I have a Wednesday night knitting group with a roster of 45 ladies and an average attendance of 20+ We meet to knit together, learn new techniques, share projects, participate in KAL's, drink a little wine, eat a little food, and enjoy the companionship found in the sisterhood of knitting. We have been meeting for over ten years now, and it is the high point of my week. I even schedule my travel around that meeting when I can. I have friends in that group that know my heart and my twisted mind! However, they keep coming back?!<br /><br />Last night I taught a finishing class. I have found that my adventurous knitters are not afraid to try challenging patterns - yet often are not happy with the finished result. So we start at the beginning. When you find a pattern that sparks your interest- that is the beginning of planning on finishing strong with a garment you will be proud of and happy to wear. Your yarn choice, how you will join the new ball a yarn as you proceed, the tails of yarn that need to be woven in or used to pick up stitches, or seam a side; all can be preplanned and help to make your garment a wearable work of art.<br /><br />We covered the 3 needle bind off, picking up stitches, and excellent vertical and horizontal seaming. I brought in my ironing board and trusty <a href="http://www.shoprowenta.com/Irons">Rowenta</a> iron to demonstrate blocking with steam and how the blocking makes your knitwear take on a professional patina.<br /><br />I recommend that all knitters take the time to finish strong. You should all own a reference book of finishing techniques that you can carry in your bag. Remember to read through your pattern and if you are making a copy to carry with you- be sure you copy the special stitch instructions at the end of the pattern or in the magazine glossary. Remember the internet. Google your question just as you would ask it. When you hit the search button- the resultant information will usually be a help. Do not forget <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">youtube</a> for the visual and auditory learners. You can replay and attempt in the privacy of your home any new technique (such as the moebius cast on as taught by <a href="http://catbordhi.com/">Cat Bordhi</a>) without the tension of someone over your shoulder.<br /><br />There are excellent on line classes popping up over the internet and I can personally recommend <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy.</a> The caliber of the teachers is excellent. Again, once you buy in and own the class, you can replay it over and over until you are confident in the new skill. knitty.com has many excellent free tutorials and helpful articles to increase your skill sets. Remember that even master knitters need to reference resources as we go along our knitting journey. Yes, I do a beautiful Kitchener stitch. I do not have it memorized so whenever I need to Kitchener, I pull out my trusty instruction found in my Interweave <a href="http://http//www.google.com/products/catalog?q=the+knitters+companion&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5013438400547440475&sa=X&ei=1_VYT4qgIsPZiQLr79CbCw&ved=0CFEQ8wIwAQ">"The Knitter's Companion"</a>. When all else fails, find a trusted knitting teacher that will walk you through and help you master the details. Paying a good teacher to help you is never a waste of money. Time, care and money spent on quality finishing are well spent! Have fun...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-75609325205223041362012-03-05T11:04:00.002-08:002012-03-05T11:21:48.596-08:00World of Pinot Noir<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8wadPtw8fZWYRUW36u-G8Zlq_eCXCvcX0xCNpOJg7_BTLIMhYb427r93hSNXWpY2AzwLGFC9peMAEflYdRTYh1Kw0KnHcqMZdon9njzlu_1yP7_ZmrlFC4_FZzKU2hYs8IBCBeKVZI4m/s1600/sb10066009h-001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8wadPtw8fZWYRUW36u-G8Zlq_eCXCvcX0xCNpOJg7_BTLIMhYb427r93hSNXWpY2AzwLGFC9peMAEflYdRTYh1Kw0KnHcqMZdon9njzlu_1yP7_ZmrlFC4_FZzKU2hYs8IBCBeKVZI4m/s400/sb10066009h-001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716491339442271602" border="0" /></a>I have just returned form a beautiful weekend on the Pacific coast where friends gathered for a tasting of more than 150 Pinot Noir wines, all under two huge tents overlooking the ocean and all of her surrounding beauty. My goodness- we know how to have fun. The Cliff's Resort is lovely and I highly recommend everyone drive up the coast for a respite.<br /><br />I was the passenger in the back of a Denali- and so I knit in comfort both coming and going. Thank you Molly and Burnet.<br /> I am working on a sweet linen stitch neck ring in a wine colored, hand dyed <a href="www.madelinetosh.com">MadelineTosh Pashmina Briar</a> (cashmere/wool blend). It is very soft and will always remind me of that weekend. I love throwing a ring/cowl around my neck for hands free fun. A scarf has the tendency to travel as you wear it and I needed two hands for tasting the wine and the appetizers featured by the local catering talent. Yummy food, yummy wine and yummy yarn. All in the company of good friends and sunshine. Hope you find some sunshine today and knit a row!HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-57092610426765033422012-02-07T08:09:00.001-08:002012-03-05T11:04:14.284-08:00What is Happening To Me???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUjJOlnkwE-L7doRceojlXIwMzWOeJ3ABTBgYVv_IfSy0mjEAnmUFG1hSIBQoZRLXA0pR77wusRV-ee_1W19yyeW4Lmh9L36XJxnPZuG_wHic7kd2YBGmMnfH_YSkyiOlI2LxQO0QC5EF/s1600/265fafeb-e4ae-4f6a-9b40-029051db65d2cotton.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUjJOlnkwE-L7doRceojlXIwMzWOeJ3ABTBgYVv_IfSy0mjEAnmUFG1hSIBQoZRLXA0pR77wusRV-ee_1W19yyeW4Lmh9L36XJxnPZuG_wHic7kd2YBGmMnfH_YSkyiOlI2LxQO0QC5EF/s400/265fafeb-e4ae-4f6a-9b40-029051db65d2cotton.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706431064461688994" border="0" /></a><br /><table id="table1" height="259" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="578"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><br /></td> <td><br /></td> <td height="247" valign="top"><br /><p><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;color:#435616;">"Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o'er-wrought heart and bids it break." </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;color:#435616;">-- William Shakespeare (MacBeth)</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>My overwrought heart is all knit up so tight I am struggling to breathe. Last night as I took the trash from the house to the can outside, I left the front door ajar. Cotton, my beautiful cat and loving companion for the last difficult year of my life, must have dashed outside.<br /><br />I was so exhausted by participating in divorce court yesterday (totally tawdry) that I did not notice. I sat on the couch to watch mindless TV and fell into a deep sleep. I awoke and Cotton was not curled up next to me. It was 1 am and I knew in my heart she was gone. I could not sleep. I awaited daybreak, dressed warmly, picked up Evan's rifle and began to walk the back acre.<br /><br />It did not take long for me to find the evidence of her attack and destruction. I could see she had been attacked by two coyote, as is their habit. She fled and fought to get to the pepper tree and would have been saved if she had. I found her fur and one ear. I am devastated. My children will be devastated. Another loss to pile on the mountain of crap and just plain bad luck. Job ain't got nothing on me. I am asking for some peace. I need a break. I need respite. There is not enough red wine or Ambien for this.<br /><br />The short sale is done. Escrow looms. March 30th is the move out date. It behooves me to get out of here asap due to the court ruling that my living expenses here are no longer covered and I will owe them back retroactively to Oct 1, 2011. There is no protection for me right now beyond falling in a heap at the foot of my maker and ask for peace. I am inconsolable...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-17371381980471939302012-01-24T18:56:00.000-08:002012-01-24T18:56:12.277-08:00https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=305355256181209&set=t.1514539895&type=1<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=305355256181209&set=t.1514539895&type=1">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=305355256181209&set=t.1514539895&type=1</a>HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-12137362580003603092012-01-24T18:55:00.000-08:002012-01-24T18:55:09.672-08:00https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2785535366926&set=t.1514539895&type=1<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2785535366926&set=t.1514539895&type=1">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2785535366926&set=t.1514539895&type=1</a>HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-20878563766246440162012-01-15T15:27:00.000-08:002012-01-15T15:27:00.879-08:00My Office Once a Week<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjvT_HIo8fjwLHk93SyGUstpoK4DhFh8dFw1hHbk-d6VyCooDTjLTZQk3OO0lFEt58_COcGAQ7T1ju-NWIGOPs4YGLmMFkThpkKeM_MbM4ZxMxDqY0_-FvDlP0bU4e2snDmeqeYe2KrFR/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjvT_HIo8fjwLHk93SyGUstpoK4DhFh8dFw1hHbk-d6VyCooDTjLTZQk3OO0lFEt58_COcGAQ7T1ju-NWIGOPs4YGLmMFkThpkKeM_MbM4ZxMxDqY0_-FvDlP0bU4e2snDmeqeYe2KrFR/s200/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697634566757295954" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBxeMOSvlhOiWSqxSwVeHUtKz6LqakqqE62-TlBVYBnYYRhk0ZlTl1xyF9ZVQEoOQY7XM0jow-_5qxWaOx9WZp5N3BywnBRHl4igyWn-kz5gkYUr201d-iKS_t2B6QYFA1VI-fq3yz_cg/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBxeMOSvlhOiWSqxSwVeHUtKz6LqakqqE62-TlBVYBnYYRhk0ZlTl1xyF9ZVQEoOQY7XM0jow-_5qxWaOx9WZp5N3BywnBRHl4igyWn-kz5gkYUr201d-iKS_t2B6QYFA1VI-fq3yz_cg/s320/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697634268143245186" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe8pZh_REdMfJbOCGN-twdXQ2yh3Phg5dMCy6U0kLxxsL4-2mFLtiSdpX8silyrWNvkvqhCcRkjckWmQXxQk7kzvGEgu51qKqLiwBMarTNrNDWszLbrvw5fiZmOS9Lcu3Vg7qtZR-j-iW/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe8pZh_REdMfJbOCGN-twdXQ2yh3Phg5dMCy6U0kLxxsL4-2mFLtiSdpX8silyrWNvkvqhCcRkjckWmQXxQk7kzvGEgu51qKqLiwBMarTNrNDWszLbrvw5fiZmOS9Lcu3Vg7qtZR-j-iW/s320/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697633891902494642" border="0" /></a>Every Wednesday that I can manage to make it mine- I pledge to make the effort.HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-70305091942611627792012-01-14T15:00:00.000-08:002012-01-14T18:47:14.798-08:00Hello Out There<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcF3oH0MZpnwoXfgZ0ewI2JLl1eBcb1Gyh_LfJvzfBPd8XTyEYtrF9WGHv51M1W7vHhNzdjiesmmFEgYcvCTLDm9OgJ4OI6tu4BhMVlE5zP2bng1Hj14QqHSouc9bjewevr0s4NApkzHo/s1600/70228075408823434_zY5JClUR_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcF3oH0MZpnwoXfgZ0ewI2JLl1eBcb1Gyh_LfJvzfBPd8XTyEYtrF9WGHv51M1W7vHhNzdjiesmmFEgYcvCTLDm9OgJ4OI6tu4BhMVlE5zP2bng1Hj14QqHSouc9bjewevr0s4NApkzHo/s400/70228075408823434_zY5JClUR_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697631922271000930" border="0" /></a><br />Is there anyone there anymore? I have been out of the blogger-sphere for so long I do not know if anyone is still willing to ride my knit-ship with me. The life related issues that have kept me silent have not ceased. The New Year dawning has not inspired a renewed sense of creativity. I have continued to create in my silence. No resolutions are driving me to write a daily post. I did not stop consciously, and I am resuming timidly. My voice did not go away. My opinions and my thoughts have been shared to death verbally. Putting them down via keyboard felt redundant and exhausting. So.<br /><br />I will start with today. I just watched "Forks Over Knives" with my son. It has inspired some of our friends to the vegan lifestyle. We did not feel that we learned much that we did not already know. It is a fact that food is fuel and what you eat is very important to the health of your body. The real message and the most difficult tenet of good health is deciding to make it your lifestyle. To chose it and to live it. So today I am thinking about how to chose wisely. How to eat, to live, by choice. How to be happy and productive, to live well, by choice. Control the things you can. Avoid the things out of my control that may harm me. That includes people and places and food.<br /><br />I have so many changes occurring in my life that are beyond my control. My knitting continues to provide me with purpose, peace, creativity and friendship. It has been the nourishment that feeds my soul. I have produced and sold 100's of pieces this past year. I have also knit many gifts and pieces for personal use. I believe that any thing worth celebrating deserves a hand knit. I also firmly believe that the receipt of a hand knit can provide comfort. I continue to knit. I have written many blog entries in my head during my absence from the web. I am back. Sometimes to rant and sometimes to rave. Stay tuned and blessings in the year 2012...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-56998009197218008752011-08-20T08:15:00.000-07:002011-08-20T08:15:00.957-07:00What Not To Wear<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxIG-0pP765t38kLXA03ibM-GTOvoaSKAn3202Frg7PQSGVrDpmI7qLR5WowuhRZ3_SgFTMr9Rld9AwqUUFwN_B-deWzx9llYgkgf6B7fA_ru0S1Fe8PAzWH-f38ej-t9AbFVz-0XIElD/s1600/images+hi+fashion+knit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 118px; height: 88px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxIG-0pP765t38kLXA03ibM-GTOvoaSKAn3202Frg7PQSGVrDpmI7qLR5WowuhRZ3_SgFTMr9Rld9AwqUUFwN_B-deWzx9llYgkgf6B7fA_ru0S1Fe8PAzWH-f38ej-t9AbFVz-0XIElD/s400/images+hi+fashion+knit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637081997224682162" border="0" /></a><br />Recycled plastic run amok.<br />Enough said.HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-75373851865954788092011-08-18T12:02:00.000-07:002011-08-18T12:02:01.137-07:00Thinking Ahead<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6mL6ss48ax4MEa-pVMCw0WaloLw-xeuu_QMwSnIeUEOVhmivTckYRtvsgTqarcAxpYjsPVdit6PeSBvCSCmIQa7_L4z0-q8OZVI-RB6svswcvfV7Nn3VUd5IK21dckBINyevaRj2k1u9/s1600/images+burglar+cap.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6mL6ss48ax4MEa-pVMCw0WaloLw-xeuu_QMwSnIeUEOVhmivTckYRtvsgTqarcAxpYjsPVdit6PeSBvCSCmIQa7_L4z0-q8OZVI-RB6svswcvfV7Nn3VUd5IK21dckBINyevaRj2k1u9/s400/images+burglar+cap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637079701877616690" border="0" /></a><br />I am keeping this in mind for Halloween- or if our Government would admit that our recession is really a depression- I could trot this out for some bank robbing?! It reminds me of a friend of mine in LA- Paul I am talking about you... I can see the headlines now- "hand knit hat burglar strikes again!"HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-83929754762196074572011-08-15T08:41:00.000-07:002011-08-15T15:39:29.470-07:00Two Knit Ladies I Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQepILWCYhWuFMzWYVV3WgTNAWt2mfB1GHHpJjQdMnvwWflfY6wiy82uCw6Z3BfolUt5lDb9X3P1xCw5Jkgcc9h6GH-KRqm0YEzrdQOHwmEJC_zP4ZpfhENbmkWJUkUi4_cmPoBqV69Mv/s1600/GetAttachment.aspx.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQepILWCYhWuFMzWYVV3WgTNAWt2mfB1GHHpJjQdMnvwWflfY6wiy82uCw6Z3BfolUt5lDb9X3P1xCw5Jkgcc9h6GH-KRqm0YEzrdQOHwmEJC_zP4ZpfhENbmkWJUkUi4_cmPoBqV69Mv/s400/GetAttachment.aspx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637073582564196994" border="0" /></a><br />
At TNNA this summer, Heather launched her new yarn line <a href="http://www.eweewe.com">Ewe Ewe</a>. <a href="http://www.knitty.com/">knitty.com</a> editor and innovator Amy Singer stopped by to say hello.<br />
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What would have made this picture perfect? If I had taken it and could have been there. We have another chance to get together at VKL the end of September.<br />
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So, what is your excuse. Knitters are fun peeps. We love to laugh and drink. It is always a party whenever two or more gather. Get your butts to <a href="http://www.vogueknittinglive.com/">Vogue Knitting Live</a> in LA. Take a class from Amy- she is doing a cool toe up sock class and more.<br />
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Buy some washable wooly Ewe Ewe Yarn at <a href="http://www.nobleknits.com/brands/Ewe-Ewe-Yarns.html">NobleKnits.com</a> or your local yarn shop... Like <a href="http://www.thegrovesandiego.com/">The Grove</a> in San Diego, another one of my favorites!HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-33288124627988939742011-08-13T08:24:00.000-07:002011-08-13T08:24:00.224-07:00Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCWjkrWhnySoC4z98IfeccYZH6_CtVgb2iYMJGK4uPqSArfDE33sDbL7eRvEjlsLl2Z_BhoUoI0bE-gL8QTB0GBFeNX8s0HXJB79oXrdDqlj0xlEi-D19je-y7lHuk_a7UzsEYJjlZwyv/s1600/benjamin-cho-knit-dress.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCWjkrWhnySoC4z98IfeccYZH6_CtVgb2iYMJGK4uPqSArfDE33sDbL7eRvEjlsLl2Z_BhoUoI0bE-gL8QTB0GBFeNX8s0HXJB79oXrdDqlj0xlEi-D19je-y7lHuk_a7UzsEYJjlZwyv/s400/benjamin-cho-knit-dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637069982517932962" border="0" /></a><br />A little Gothic and ghoulish for me to wear, perhaps. However, what would really stop me from rocking this look is my need to wear a bra! Applying eyeliner with out "readers" results in the make up look. Maybe they make Spanx for this...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-2874027316402733972011-08-12T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-12T08:00:05.521-07:00In Honor of Sock Summit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XnC6QsD7teLfLhnGB26R3PX-v4js797pcNsaFnBw8zQ76gf4wWQ6e0KaAG0KEvu6VoryM7y42J2jJj8T1iyGz-m429h5QdVQSILcLCOYRSRxKGKkvdf4vdcb2K1BtACh_YsYn8ORwp-w/s1600/67314+embellish+socks.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XnC6QsD7teLfLhnGB26R3PX-v4js797pcNsaFnBw8zQ76gf4wWQ6e0KaAG0KEvu6VoryM7y42J2jJj8T1iyGz-m429h5QdVQSILcLCOYRSRxKGKkvdf4vdcb2K1BtACh_YsYn8ORwp-w/s400/67314+embellish+socks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637062891958988066" border="0" /></a><br />Over 6000 knitters gathered in Portland, Oregon for Sock Summit and I was not there.<br /><br />I will be at Vogue Knitting Live (VKL)<br />in LA this September and I have reserved space with Franklin Habit for his lecture on Saturday. I also have a fiber class session with Clara Parkes reserved Sunday morning. The Panopticon Blog and Knitter's Review reamin 2 of my favorite online reads.<br />See my side bar for the links and please visit them!<br /><br />Amy Singer from <a href="http://www.knitty.com">Knitty,com</a> will be there teaching her socks off and I hope we get to share some laughs and a drink or two. I knit socks sometimes. It is not a passion for me- but I do not fear them. I only wear them on the coldest winter nights to bed. I live in San Diego. Cut me some slack...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-28129375366174952372011-08-10T10:46:00.000-07:002011-08-10T10:46:02.121-07:00U-Needa This!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYJjp37n7UU7Xz-3zblr_fP-Wr5aqt951qJi1z0xf7FU3ExQErS0EswZtlpBTHejVvQDtYfBRGrwnTtlOON0eBEtG9FrsbttRBCCJjfey13v1xj73EnRfpgeDQ1uz7AvzXBNs-1Shlt-q/s1600/136706+biscuit+pillow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYJjp37n7UU7Xz-3zblr_fP-Wr5aqt951qJi1z0xf7FU3ExQErS0EswZtlpBTHejVvQDtYfBRGrwnTtlOON0eBEtG9FrsbttRBCCJjfey13v1xj73EnRfpgeDQ1uz7AvzXBNs-1Shlt-q/s400/136706+biscuit+pillow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637058828798416082" border="0" /></a><br />Polly want a biscuit? I just love this pillow. Someday, I want to live in a cool contemporary place with white furniture upholstered in linen. I think this pillow will have to be there. Really, I do...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-50426637308039082262011-08-09T07:53:00.000-07:002011-08-09T07:53:00.367-07:00Happy Birthday Brian Brown!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumjXFroMBR1wUWYn3CP2-kFTndJUW-nKs69LbgPgVE1rst1zd67zV83PzbAnN6Yl5tvLfcnfLGYZjtStlBN33N7kH0FmbBk7QEcXBz5D0gNSpF_ZyXqeEj59uxdzz1QMAG4chcs15z2Xb/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumjXFroMBR1wUWYn3CP2-kFTndJUW-nKs69LbgPgVE1rst1zd67zV83PzbAnN6Yl5tvLfcnfLGYZjtStlBN33N7kH0FmbBk7QEcXBz5D0gNSpF_ZyXqeEj59uxdzz1QMAG4chcs15z2Xb/s400/013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637060787863460274" border="0" /></a><br />This is my baby brother in Michigan shucking corn last year on his birthday.<br /><br />He is back on that same porch at Aunt Lois Ann's house and I am not.<br /><br />I long for Michigan every summer. Since moving to California in 1993, I have missed only two summers and this is one of them.<br /><br />Brian- jump in Lake Charlevoix, have a glass of wine, eat some white fish from the Great Lakes and remember me. I wish I were there! I love you. Happy Birthday...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-74532274955629919222011-08-08T08:23:00.000-07:002011-08-08T08:23:00.765-07:00No Original Ideas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJou4uJj17e4ZJeg0WyXRH1f74soubnU0gloTVG_H1x106JaYenQR2JtTWYrrqBsXWSK5b3uJb-zMq3Kg8zm9d-J5J8GSEJ2Qp8MkGYbmD7yOsquX59ESk3KuA2dgmpFE-6owgVryX5JC/s1600/270072_10150311692665499_91533205498_9838262_270675_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJou4uJj17e4ZJeg0WyXRH1f74soubnU0gloTVG_H1x106JaYenQR2JtTWYrrqBsXWSK5b3uJb-zMq3Kg8zm9d-J5J8GSEJ2Qp8MkGYbmD7yOsquX59ESk3KuA2dgmpFE-6owgVryX5JC/s400/270072_10150311692665499_91533205498_9838262_270675_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637052925953150834" border="0" /></a><br />I have used a fork to make little pom poms since I was a kid. I thought of it when I was making clothes for my Barbie dolls. I thought it was an original idea and I did not covet it- but since making pom poms did not come up that often- I never really claimed it or taught it very often over the years.<br /><br />In June I demonstrated this technique to my Knitwits and they loved it. Two weeks later I saw this on line and almost dropped my jaw on the ground.<br /><br />My fork pom poms!! WTH- and all those years I was married to a Patent Attorney and did not protect or trademark this technique. Which speaks to my theory that as knitters we should all just agree to get along. I do not belief that there are very many new and completely original knitting ideas. Revised, new to you, original to you and all brand new as each piece knit by hand is one of a kind. So- when you need to make some sweet consistent pom poms to embellish your project- use a fork! And go ahead and take the credit for doing it- I just want everyone to know the joy of creating with 2 sticks and string...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-91498013014828188632011-08-06T08:08:00.000-07:002011-08-06T08:08:00.558-07:00Too Hot To Knit? NEVER!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21O368ysKlSr_VxDHyk8NVXGBI8TvUu5aNoF72AUEBhHIo4MM-VZW2O81oHdk5kXfNPOcSbrOaG_IpCkzPu58TiJTYDZjay-IkXQeygmuP07vWAN_4PZTYksEmWSKoUJwEqa9sYXqEVVX/s1600/felted_bangles_and_bracelets__19768_zoom.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21O368ysKlSr_VxDHyk8NVXGBI8TvUu5aNoF72AUEBhHIo4MM-VZW2O81oHdk5kXfNPOcSbrOaG_IpCkzPu58TiJTYDZjay-IkXQeygmuP07vWAN_4PZTYksEmWSKoUJwEqa9sYXqEVVX/s400/felted_bangles_and_bracelets__19768_zoom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637049859708599218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2O48JgLD3kZsgAgTXrNlZTUO9_tdcMCmPJkxiWAY8kBDhAjI1ogev8vzTHinGMUwGqGyeGiMaYEtABAUJKg87BrY4-QRYU8ifyn5UNyWbEYx_o1bssE4l1QxqAaxbYNLZP5Hiz-ryrkma/s1600/140452+ice+cream+shop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2O48JgLD3kZsgAgTXrNlZTUO9_tdcMCmPJkxiWAY8kBDhAjI1ogev8vzTHinGMUwGqGyeGiMaYEtABAUJKg87BrY4-QRYU8ifyn5UNyWbEYx_o1bssE4l1QxqAaxbYNLZP5Hiz-ryrkma/s400/140452+ice+cream+shop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637049408950297618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRirPwkKEbicJUIzZRfrnkLJda8UvjzOJuuUHp1Nd_frXU0yIOEBPM8klVAf6Dj_vVv8V1tAYFimc1UZaOVAHZ59BuPrnYiDp2PP1chljX-gl5b__AAAhufdvEvXmZsvNRsnC2mkJ-tmyM/s1600/117939+ice+cream+light.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRirPwkKEbicJUIzZRfrnkLJda8UvjzOJuuUHp1Nd_frXU0yIOEBPM8klVAf6Dj_vVv8V1tAYFimc1UZaOVAHZ59BuPrnYiDp2PP1chljX-gl5b__AAAhufdvEvXmZsvNRsnC2mkJ-tmyM/s400/117939+ice+cream+light.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637049268993524034" border="0" /></a><br />As our country grapples with a heat wave that is no joke- many people put down the needles. Not me. I love to switch to small easy projects that do not add heat to your lap.<br /><br />These felted bracelets are an example of quick and easy- plus they make a great gift for your friends and you can keep a supply ready to wrap and go!<br /><br />Every Wednesday I preside over a group of knitters known as the Knitwits. In the month of June and August we meet at a local BBQ joint(that serves beer and wine) and is next door to the local Dairy Queen. After closing down Brett's BBQ we saunter next door and cap off the evening with some soft serve.<br /><br /><br />The cool down is needed, the calories are not. I am not a big sweets eater and I ask for a kids cone with a little bit of ice cream. To the DQ credit - they have sugar free and fat free versions for sale.<br /><br />If you cannot cool off with ice cream- maybe this ice cream inspired art will do the trick!<br /><br />Keep cool and keep knitting...HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-22319850291412802122011-08-05T09:46:00.000-07:002011-08-05T09:46:00.549-07:00Color Inspires Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFk_YSR4686L76E_hxiRAQ1TVVVxKxv6NRlLhnYvqYZf0H1o0HA3aC2QkPH4qwo9iD1k4UQjVib_ORo5Cm1nhw2376VvKAt1vEXSbnsZGWcAnlL8mp9vGNs1mKITA8KC0qziHAK42WwbQz/s1600/115685+crayons.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFk_YSR4686L76E_hxiRAQ1TVVVxKxv6NRlLhnYvqYZf0H1o0HA3aC2QkPH4qwo9iD1k4UQjVib_ORo5Cm1nhw2376VvKAt1vEXSbnsZGWcAnlL8mp9vGNs1mKITA8KC0qziHAK42WwbQz/s400/115685+crayons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637043965142820498" border="0" /></a><br />There is nothing like a box of fresh new crayons, markers, pencils, or pastels in COLORS!<br /><br />For the longest time I was in knitting neutral. My yarn palettes were muted and nature based. Classic is still my favorite color wheel and includes every shade of cream, grey. black, brown,white and greige. That is beige with a hint of grey. In other words, the way fleece comes of the backs of the animal donor.<br /><br />This season has me thinking and feeling in color. Inspired by the bright colors of a washable wool line of yarn just launched, I cannot get enough color!<br /><br />Check out the yarn designed by Heather Walpole called <a href="http://www.eweewe.com">Ewe-ewe Washable Wool</a>. There is a full line of patterns to go with the yarn and they are all available at Noble Knits Yarn shop. <a href="http://www.nobleknits.com">Noble knits</a> has free shipping and easy online ordering. Try it you will like it!<br /><br />I am of the age where many of my friends have children getting married and reproducing. All of the new Mommies of the world seem to really appreciate a hand knit- and that is a good thing. I have found that the new breed of Mommies also want the hand knit to be machine washable. Ewe Ewe is the perfect choice. It is unbelievably soft, and it washes and dries beautifully by machine! There is nothing worse than spending countless hours of love and devotion, knitting a little love into every stitch- to find out that garment lived it's life in a dark drawer because the recipient was afraid to wash it! The sad fate of many hand knits.<br /><br />So- KNIT. Knit in COLOR. Finally, WEAR those hand knits.HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703583662776248462.post-39188411338681867122011-08-04T09:19:00.000-07:002011-08-04T09:46:11.397-07:00Trending Fashion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7lByChU9fUXcsC7-lSc8Uh1AtUmrhgNDBfgG9f_VaTEIKqEWkDWeiGPbRYmrJvoCqpZWpKmozNgS5-6NLVhARZ39blYBVpxU2npvQYVi5nXATAKZGxRpVhLIHEo5NEdg_b4ECJojyxyZ/s1600/vests.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7lByChU9fUXcsC7-lSc8Uh1AtUmrhgNDBfgG9f_VaTEIKqEWkDWeiGPbRYmrJvoCqpZWpKmozNgS5-6NLVhARZ39blYBVpxU2npvQYVi5nXATAKZGxRpVhLIHEo5NEdg_b4ECJojyxyZ/s400/vests.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637036544833798018" border="0" /></a><br />I have been buying knitting magazines throughout my knitting lifetime. I have some from the seventies and my latest Vogue arrived in last weeks post box.<br /><br />I have noticed a big trend in vest patterns popping up again. I went through a phase in the early eighties when I knit big needle, bulky vests, for everyone I knew.<br /><br />Cindy was an Autumn and she wore hers belted with turtleneck and jeans. My Mother wore her lighter weight cotton slub vest so often that I was convinced she liked that vest better than me. I still have that vest and was going to unravel it and re-knit it for me in her memory. It has been in a drawer since her death in 1984.<br /><br />Now, it fits me and I look more like her everyday. I think I will just keep it as is an<span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span>d wear it one day as she did. With a silk blouse underneath and khaki wool trousers. Oh wait- I live in San Diego. A t-shirt and khaki capris.<br /><br />Knitting a vest is excellent practice for knitting sweaters. It prepares and familiarizes you with the process minus the sleeves. It feels so quick because the sleeves are absent and the seaming is minimal. Fashion has moved forward with all kinds of affordable accessories to make a simple vest the perfect wardrobe enhancer. The vest is also perfect for the climate I live in. It cools off every evening and a vest is the perfect solution to keeping your back and shoulders warm under the stars with a glass of wine in the beautiful backyard.... I digress.<br /><br />Well, I recommend you cast on a vest for a quick and rewarding knit for yourself. 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I've got to get some laundry and dusting done, but I'm having such a good time! <span style="line-height:22px;font-size:26px">"</span><span style="margin-left:10px"><b>- KnittyJo</b></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>HeadKnitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676066941956509444noreply@blogger.com3