tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22049221730872833382024-03-05T05:58:44.684+00:00Sew Knot LovelyKnitting, crochet, sewing, and anything crafty.........................Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-42216335179580563812012-10-03T18:25:00.001+01:002012-10-03T18:25:29.402+01:00Is there anybody out there???A baby crawls before it walks, so this is me crawling. Hoping I'll be walking soon.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-81350525289719215422010-09-17T19:05:00.000+01:002010-09-17T19:05:34.761+01:00SaluteSo it's 99 days before Christmas so I decided that since I will be starting my new job in a week or so I better get started before I have no time to knit. Lucky for me I only have 3 persons to knit for this year as I plan to make my other gifts using another form of crafting for everyone else. <br />
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But enough about Christmas, I really just wanted to show you guys the hat I made for DH, he's been pestering my forever for a hat with a brim so I did this one on Ravelry with a KAL on the Knitting for Boys group. It done in a lovely Tweed Yarn in bottle green. Accented with a rather nice leather button, which I must admit has grown on me since DH choose the button not even knowing what it was going on. <br />
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Pattern: Salute Hat by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/tot-toppers">Kate Oates</a><br />
Needle: US 6 - 4.0 mm <br />
Yarn: Forsell Touch of Silk Cone Aran<br />
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<strong><u>Notes </u></strong><br />
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Doing this as a part of a KAL, on the knitting for boys group. Pattern given in clues spaced over a few days the 1st clue: Was knitting the Front band, with button holes 3sts each. Never done button holes before so found this quite interesting found this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY4vBzLo-Xs">video</a> very helpful.<br />
2nd clue: Knitting the back band and slipping 1st st on purl row to prevent excessive rolling.<br />
3rd clue: Decreasing I used sm to avoid counting.<br />
4th Clue The brim and inserting the Plastic brim. Which did involve Wrap and turn which did take me a few minutes to get my head around but did it and feel quite chuffed. I used the cover of a plastic container for brim filling. This is the video I used for the W&T in 2 parts <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yVikAvPuE4">Here </a>and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFrVqx-iN7k">Here</a><br />
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I really am quite pleased with how it came out I hope DH likes it. If he doesn't I'll wear it.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-92098892927805574852010-09-09T22:51:00.002+01:002010-09-18T12:32:32.072+01:00Versatile<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Beate from <a href="http://www.cloudberryknit.blogspot.com/">Cloudyberry Knit</a>, who gernerously gave me this award. I really love reading her Blog as it love to hear about her life in Denmark, and seeing her beautiful pics.Thank you very much<br />
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In order to accept this award I have to tell 7 things not much know about my self, so let me give this a shot: </div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1. I love Cheese!! Not just love it I REALLY LOVE IT!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4KbsOHf2lhrm5MIU-5WK37x-F6fcjewCxVkib22eX5PJuQ4634BloxQyE2w9NLDcODVQhELYobRklT5lyvYlfq1_iGum-iDbverJlp7yVwf8TOOoyzCs9THpk30tKCH2O7lwLkXRbkuo/s1600/cheddar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4KbsOHf2lhrm5MIU-5WK37x-F6fcjewCxVkib22eX5PJuQ4634BloxQyE2w9NLDcODVQhELYobRklT5lyvYlfq1_iGum-iDbverJlp7yVwf8TOOoyzCs9THpk30tKCH2O7lwLkXRbkuo/s200/cheddar.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2. I hate taking photos of myself!! I will find a fault is 99.9 % of the photos taken of me which I usually destroy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fizbL3goFCf2rmZ1Xoczek2ViHwnw6oR-L1vZJ6Q5reUY5f4LTyfhu9ylWfkhydcdac_1XZMQkY-mXJALLjYus-gPJHRoMtNQ_cwCGBBUMpJfE0QaAGJ6U11hlZMXf2_kvhQyNJiBkkq/s1600/scissors.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fizbL3goFCf2rmZ1Xoczek2ViHwnw6oR-L1vZJ6Q5reUY5f4LTyfhu9ylWfkhydcdac_1XZMQkY-mXJALLjYus-gPJHRoMtNQ_cwCGBBUMpJfE0QaAGJ6U11hlZMXf2_kvhQyNJiBkkq/s200/scissors.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">3. I have 15 Neices and Nephews. 10 of which are girls!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">4. I am the 3rd of my mother's children. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIp5n9DY8XUcvbOkoyUhah5P2DioxyvxW6oTAjtqiUSv_IxYs0_uReKQoZsTRJ66kMnY8HV8t04UJ4zADCF9dEWUqiPkr0xAWNx9CPlcBT2fFLbXZ_ERuCbqTy95cEBfGWpVSO6LqYMxD/s1600/girl_clipart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIp5n9DY8XUcvbOkoyUhah5P2DioxyvxW6oTAjtqiUSv_IxYs0_uReKQoZsTRJ66kMnY8HV8t04UJ4zADCF9dEWUqiPkr0xAWNx9CPlcBT2fFLbXZ_ERuCbqTy95cEBfGWpVSO6LqYMxD/s200/girl_clipart.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">5. I Tiger's head birth mark on my right thigh. LOL </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">6. I love having my head/ scalp massaged, and 100% of the times I have one I always go to sleep.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">7. I the smell of the air after a warm Summer rain storm, it just smells so clean. </div></div><img height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fizbL3goFCf2rmZ1Xoczek2ViHwnw6oR-L1vZJ6Q5reUY5f4LTyfhu9ylWfkhydcdac_1XZMQkY-mXJALLjYus-gPJHRoMtNQ_cwCGBBUMpJfE0QaAGJ6U11hlZMXf2_kvhQyNJiBkkq/s200/scissors.png" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 528px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 632px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" /><br />
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So it gives me great pleasure to pass this award onto <br />
1.<a href="http://www.sistahsthatknit.blogspot.com/">Two Sistahs Knit Together</a><br />
2.<a href="http://www.knittingbytheocean.blogspot.com/">Knitting by the Ocean</a><br />
3.<a href="http://www.cosmiccrafts.blogspot.com/">Cosmic Crafts</a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-17316324286425799152010-08-27T23:23:00.001+01:002010-08-27T23:55:53.730+01:00Wow another FO........Ishbel #2Do you guys know that song Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now, I feel Good ta na na na na na!! That is exactly how I feel, two finished knits in one month wow I think it's coming back to me; my lost mojo. Here it is Ishbel #2 for my very good friend Rhonda back in the Caribbean, I really hope she likes it.<br />
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I really need to get caught up on my blog reading, but I have soooo much going on there is just not enough hour in the day to do all but I will make the time because I REALLY LOVE reading what you guys are doing. <br />
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The first 3 pictures show Ishbel blocked. While the 2nd set of 3 are preblocking. It really grew. I think my next Ishbel will be in bulky yarn, to take me through Autumn's chilly evenings. <br />
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Name Ishbel #2<br />
Pattern Ishbel by Ysolda Teague Craft <br />
Size Sm: St St Lrg: Lace<br />
Needle US 8 - 5.0 mm for body and US 10 - 6.0 mm for BO <br />
Yarn Lana Grossa Klimatika wool/cotton blend <br />
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This is my Second Ishbel in a 50/50 Cotton wool Blend wasn't sure how it would have blocked or if would have kept it points. So far so good. Unblocked it measures 54X21 inches and Blocked 64X31 inches. I placed beads on the knit stitch between the 2 yo’s on chart D and E. 188 Toho Seed Beads 6/0 bought from <a href="http://www.robins-beads.co.uk/index.html">Robins Beads</a>. I think I am becoming a bead fanatic every time I plan to knit a shawl no I try to find a way to add beads to it. After I have finished all my current WiPs My next shawl will be Haruni I can't wait I will be doing two versions a full lace and a st st version with the Chart B edging I have seen some beautiful ones on Ravelry, so hoping mine will do the pattern justice. <br />
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Well until next time Good night xxAliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-33669283724517150572010-08-13T15:38:00.001+01:002010-08-28T00:13:20.992+01:00198yrds of Heaven..............It seems like forever since I've been here, life throws all sorts of obstacles In your way to trip you up but the best thing about life is you can choose whether to stay down or get back up. I'm glad I made the right choice.<br />
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I have not knitted in months but I have thought about it so I guess that counts. But I have finally broke the spell and knitted this little beauty. Done with slightly more yarn than the pattern called for to increase the size as the original size was so small, I'm happy I did because the finish size was just right. I ran out of yarn and used another yarn in a slightly darker red to finish the edge I think it gives it depth but that just my opinion. I hope the recipient loves it as much as I do. <br />
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border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Name <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/198-yds-of-heaven">198yrds of heaven by Christy Verity </a> </div></div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Size 3.5 rpts of body chart</div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Needle US 8 - 5.0 mm and US 10 - 6.0 mm </div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers Amt used 220yrds = 1 skeins </div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Amt used 73 yards = .67 skeins</div></div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; 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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Hopefully I'll be able to finish other things I have started now that I have gotten my knack back. It's so good to be back!!!!!!!!!!!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥</div></div></div></div><img height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3JGuzKg03g8bEKw4YXf_iQ2hlSHbGtjXtBx1ZabXwlso41Y1ASyEYIklWVpBwdFeZeDayudvibnwReohKK-3_ELByteSLnyCdtqrE5HL0UE42LLLZ3a69WAu-BdgdgEm6wPkvzqJK1GT/s320/IMG_2973.JPG" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 200px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 200px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" /><br />
<img height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZH4BWJbOIEbYralJ_81tt1245D1tRDhfMugN8xEPz-ciD3T-5NLpSA4pmH60TPDmo28LXsQcUJEZ2jaEL1yD0fmt_RueoDiaOPiKeHqBZT8HT58a7FjaaSqLLxL4xHj_96qGYj42KNDw/s320/IMG_3025.JPG" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 257px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 721px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" />Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-24915593654859489592010-02-08T11:24:00.000+00:002010-02-08T11:24:27.559+00:00Baking no knitting!!So 2 months into the New Year and I have not been knitting, I have 2 shawls on my needles I really need to finish and just even thinking about it seems daunting. I love knitting with natural light and there is not much of that at the moment and the flourescent lights in the flat just doesn't give me the light I need so I find myself straining my eyes to knit with the black yarn which both shawls are in. So I have been filling my time with bread making I have always wanted to bake my own fresh bread as I think the slice bread from the supermarket is tasteless and doesn't taste anywhere as nice as homemade bread. . I found this really tasty recipe for a Whole Wheat bread with honey and it is so gorgeous I would recommend anyone to give it a go. <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Simple-Whole-Wheat-Bread/Detail.aspx">Simple Whole Wheat Bread</a>. <br />
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</div>So far I have done 3 half batches i.e. I cut the recipe in half. I also tried out a really nice <a href="http://www.scottishrecipes.co.uk/flapjacks.htm">Flapjacks</a> recipe they are made from oats so they are almost a healthy snack. So here are a few pics of the finished yumminess. <br />
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<strong>Flapjacks </strong><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">First try at bread making.....</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnIm4FwVmHq7rapv11prv0uH_RRktO8QY7PKY0EV_nKO3Au4AQ_vbQDkquOWEOfIySvXDvdBryKyz66QtDbLaW4phyphenhyphentEtFxx-A7B0YayRoe8my9vbgEafQ6k26vVBtuJzQXBXSDo-ASuAi/s1600-h/IMG_2014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnIm4FwVmHq7rapv11prv0uH_RRktO8QY7PKY0EV_nKO3Au4AQ_vbQDkquOWEOfIySvXDvdBryKyz66QtDbLaW4phyphenhyphentEtFxx-A7B0YayRoe8my9vbgEafQ6k26vVBtuJzQXBXSDo-ASuAi/s320/IMG_2014.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Most recent attempt........</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhSDpsliJlFO-2RVTQ8KZEZEv8atuJ9tc7V3_IG8RRD29jEFdmiR4QDS-I-X8_qh12ewlShWAoGE7HGc5ll6BGjNfzLHTdon9oAW9iDd9HDIRcogst2-BPuyvswXltKasiuDLQT2cZbRu/s1600-h/IMG_2040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhSDpsliJlFO-2RVTQ8KZEZEv8atuJ9tc7V3_IG8RRD29jEFdmiR4QDS-I-X8_qh12ewlShWAoGE7HGc5ll6BGjNfzLHTdon9oAW9iDd9HDIRcogst2-BPuyvswXltKasiuDLQT2cZbRu/s320/IMG_2040.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Next on my list of breads to try is Brioche but I am yet to find a good recipe online with great reviews. So until I do I'll continue trying this one. Thanks for taking the time to read this post. Have a great day!</div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-8620373995109868622010-01-07T22:03:00.006+00:002010-01-11T16:07:55.749+00:00The beautiful WrennaHere is my long awaited <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/wrenna-leather-laced-cardigan">Wrenna</a> a really beautiful knit very quick and super warm, I did not add the lace closure as suggested as it didn't flatter my ample bosom so instead decided I would buy a nice shawl pin, but I was so anxious to show it off I use a hair clip to take the photos, take a look let me know what you think. I'm off to bed for a few minutes off knitting it's been a fun day of throwing snow balls at the neighbours kids and DH. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhFVAnLkLHMC2zEIs25Cv1rvw4dtjSj5CDNa0_bSyEwuYe6HPI8JtLSTJCp2NxWVcwSS4Qmtey2V7Q9GHJKbmUinwDm0_5p-2UWefBmTAbyIFuedaSgDhaM1lU6I7DvocG6DBMR8jnCtE/s1600-h/me+wrenna.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhFVAnLkLHMC2zEIs25Cv1rvw4dtjSj5CDNa0_bSyEwuYe6HPI8JtLSTJCp2NxWVcwSS4Qmtey2V7Q9GHJKbmUinwDm0_5p-2UWefBmTAbyIFuedaSgDhaM1lU6I7DvocG6DBMR8jnCtE/s400/me+wrenna.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425514456279718050" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcioiyTZIlGr61_58l13zhXvEM29ZigWurHNj5dz-LXRjK3quexib3JXBmnEgvUnpqyl8nynZHvJ0PLpSN35dGdYepNMWLop4U2FqBsQlmGgm8ITRCUXVSC7xD3AIDPtI-F37zKM8bUt9/s1600-h/IMG_1901.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424126507561180770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcioiyTZIlGr61_58l13zhXvEM29ZigWurHNj5dz-LXRjK3quexib3JXBmnEgvUnpqyl8nynZHvJ0PLpSN35dGdYepNMWLop4U2FqBsQlmGgm8ITRCUXVSC7xD3AIDPtI-F37zKM8bUt9/s400/IMG_1901.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXgtUWMKgBuUJnbFwW2fKbDJqBk4JOfTThU-c191bpDUsf3xckMPvnWJll40o8S5Qwkii_UcBZPFWaiEv77SBli3d1s_kw0nic7YoDXt30auNUU5D4iaV7bZJfp_trztQvgQEM7Emje5b1/s1600-h/IMG_1908.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424126501827350130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXgtUWMKgBuUJnbFwW2fKbDJqBk4JOfTThU-c191bpDUsf3xckMPvnWJll40o8S5Qwkii_UcBZPFWaiEv77SBli3d1s_kw0nic7YoDXt30auNUU5D4iaV7bZJfp_trztQvgQEM7Emje5b1/s400/IMG_1908.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2mZjzOAMEiaO1gIKHbGAIuRe2hUDGvtOLz34zJ3FR1xsy7i1-YkXM1mIdjdw5ytM_BWbc49T1WHY1RJuXxMiRUA_lC51qd53-tlatjidH7B4ONuFTgh51qxAhhyphenhyphenYQQq7GIOlZm8B08B0/s1600-h/IMG_1898.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424126498313237922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2mZjzOAMEiaO1gIKHbGAIuRe2hUDGvtOLz34zJ3FR1xsy7i1-YkXM1mIdjdw5ytM_BWbc49T1WHY1RJuXxMiRUA_lC51qd53-tlatjidH7B4ONuFTgh51qxAhhyphenhyphenYQQq7GIOlZm8B08B0/s400/IMG_1898.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpGghoLBQK63eOhyphenhyphenwV1sTHYPHAE9kajJcOyQVbg6B8eNvHbUvhAJjBokSL6ymMbs4Osbgke4iOuMX6AMs7TQiT29cN7mi7OwJ5W9WHmHqm9YW5m9Qe7I3aI7_zlcueQgb8yNBe1JfMnsU/s1600-h/IMG_1895.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424126489263837394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpGghoLBQK63eOhyphenhyphenwV1sTHYPHAE9kajJcOyQVbg6B8eNvHbUvhAJjBokSL6ymMbs4Osbgke4iOuMX6AMs7TQiT29cN7mi7OwJ5W9WHmHqm9YW5m9Qe7I3aI7_zlcueQgb8yNBe1JfMnsU/s400/IMG_1895.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg7w68uIcQHdgxPNJZu5fHAt1vrNLeY6jZpHqRc-H-jpUtZbA7LBIeKeUtM8Q39dTr0hfLGaj2wkofP4rW3oWtjpZXCb5mnqRHpF4_lSp8mdRfN18cb-72WssC8m1g20T-Bd92esV9MJmm/s1600-h/IMG_1889.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424126484692100722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg7w68uIcQHdgxPNJZu5fHAt1vrNLeY6jZpHqRc-H-jpUtZbA7LBIeKeUtM8Q39dTr0hfLGaj2wkofP4rW3oWtjpZXCb5mnqRHpF4_lSp8mdRfN18cb-72WssC8m1g20T-Bd92esV9MJmm/s400/IMG_1889.JPG" /></a>Pattern Wrenna: Leather-laced cardigan by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes Craft<br />Size L<br />Needle US 15 / 10.0 mm and US 17 / 12.75 mm and US 11 / 8.0 mm<br />Yarn Sirdar Bigga<br />Amt Used 6 skeins = 264.0 yards<br /><br />Started November 20 2009<br />Completed November 23 2009<br /><br />Notes<br />A really lovely pattern. After I deciphered row 14 it was a breeze. I decided to make it a few sizes smaller after reading about the stretch factor I think I could have gone down to the second size but it still fits well :). Overall it took about 14 hours to complete over 3 days :) Used a 8mm needle to finish the sleeve and did 2 rows of rib instead of 1.<br /><br />Took a million pics of this and still can’t get it right:( it realty is lovely despite my pics.<br /><br />I am going to make another in a bulky cotton for Summer :)<br /><br />Night!!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-35453564226510582872010-01-05T16:33:00.006+00:002010-01-05T17:56:06.205+00:00No knitting..... but I just love it!!!!!!!!!I got out of bed this morning and the first thing I did was go to the window and I do this every morning during Winter like a child expecting Santa to come down the Chimney. Being born in the Caribbean we have 2 seasons Sun and rain and it has always amazed me at the four seasons that happen in other countries. But what amazes me the most is the season that tugs at my heart strings most of all.<br /><br />Is it Spring when everything that was asleep and hidden beneathe the ice stretches it's limbs for the 1st time in months, a by what seems like magic just burst to life. Flowers, birds trees all life sings a new song breathing a sweet breathe of sweet air filled the scents of Bluebells and honeysuckles. no it's not spring.<br /><br />It's not summer although I must admit I do love a good Bar-b-q and having the sun in the sky till 9pm :)when growing my own veg is not just a mare dream but an actual reality when I can go for long walks in the park feel the warm rays on my face and only have to wear the bare minimum of clothing, no not Summer.<br /><br />It's Winter, when all seems dead and grey, the days are short and the nights are longer, you leave home to go to work it's dark and when you return home again it's still dark. Nothing seems to grow and life almost for a moment seems to stand still; frozen in time. But amidst all the dark and grey days are the moments that follow a Snow fall when the landscape is completely blanketed by these white diamonds and everything looks beautiful now dressed in it's Wintry robes, it brings out the child in us I suppose, sledging, building snowmen, throwing snowballs, I absolutely love it, as a child growing up in the sunny Caribbean I would watch the Christmas TV shows and wished for snow and hoped that I would someday get the chance to experience it. I know to those who have been living with it for all they life it is nothing special and to some it may even be a bother, a pest. but to me I think it's one the amazing things that God created.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M7q4z-w73mOo_VfS7114QZGKMugTPr3eHdtEVQTBQRomcIIciMp1inHoPXWmQ3cjCTWNGUOudAkLa82NsLdJbS__nf4G1uuf4c1lzvUs-YR64qQ4N4yKmhRjEqwOTzZs-bsVUhqnNTw4/s1600-h/IMG_1839.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423297326648295010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M7q4z-w73mOo_VfS7114QZGKMugTPr3eHdtEVQTBQRomcIIciMp1inHoPXWmQ3cjCTWNGUOudAkLa82NsLdJbS__nf4G1uuf4c1lzvUs-YR64qQ4N4yKmhRjEqwOTzZs-bsVUhqnNTw4/s400/IMG_1839.JPG" /></a> Dressed to impress<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jusoLn-hm7y3u_zrL1QVind7EjmOrsYL9hUtcjFTT91LfwX_OMurVywmtP9b2EZafQMcH7fKeoHwTW-XoPQAtseZO2WlbWb5DUrII3e7YJ2daCdrsHpZOlx8z94Cox2Oe4Rca98MIfAN/s1600-h/IMG_1754.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423297317711592642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jusoLn-hm7y3u_zrL1QVind7EjmOrsYL9hUtcjFTT91LfwX_OMurVywmtP9b2EZafQMcH7fKeoHwTW-XoPQAtseZO2WlbWb5DUrII3e7YJ2daCdrsHpZOlx8z94Cox2Oe4Rca98MIfAN/s400/IMG_1754.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6O1kW96i6oTxbbvLko1oq3ROnn9ixoqY3arN01DDpzsL2_Gg98LaMCIrWMsdGDfa9ThL9dwgUR97UKDDfSg_9tQ6HGPDDwUnF074gmyM1yxqGzVvtZaY3ZCTGZYhiREO_GKFWVfjpGZiZ/s1600-h/IMG_1752.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423297315306768258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6O1kW96i6oTxbbvLko1oq3ROnn9ixoqY3arN01DDpzsL2_Gg98LaMCIrWMsdGDfa9ThL9dwgUR97UKDDfSg_9tQ6HGPDDwUnF074gmyM1yxqGzVvtZaY3ZCTGZYhiREO_GKFWVfjpGZiZ/s400/IMG_1752.JPG" /></a> covered in a blanket<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrzgaYxrgecbtKcdUxcD5r4471Say8IgiIFapnsaHzYgYP1AWim4twZxhy5GKP4PR66PlJ3ZSvrJyGiGpIFMvOBSHTZBCDzDIxVZzLrwTTcmY_HIveNJOJCppp579G6Te-Nicn1uUIFht/s1600-h/IMG_1747.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423297309259954018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrzgaYxrgecbtKcdUxcD5r4471Say8IgiIFapnsaHzYgYP1AWim4twZxhy5GKP4PR66PlJ3ZSvrJyGiGpIFMvOBSHTZBCDzDIxVZzLrwTTcmY_HIveNJOJCppp579G6Te-Nicn1uUIFht/s400/IMG_1747.JPG" /></a> everthing just looks so clean and bright<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJevq79n4OWMgSJJ7jzuhApsaqjoSRlcVB0z07Jn1d8s-m4o31kpxS-qOikOwytlvp7Pvg7hxpSSPBWULqp4-mB1lR-GWZNSRl-dpsvbQlbe0XzyVn2jrDI-eTG6aIC5HnKCBGjhZxGZb/s1600-h/IMG_1744.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423297301506105106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJevq79n4OWMgSJJ7jzuhApsaqjoSRlcVB0z07Jn1d8s-m4o31kpxS-qOikOwytlvp7Pvg7hxpSSPBWULqp4-mB1lR-GWZNSRl-dpsvbQlbe0XzyVn2jrDI-eTG6aIC5HnKCBGjhZxGZb/s400/IMG_1744.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnRagSJhoAvuyzIaXhf4sjD7CBiu2SO6n20LkygE7TrfroTQOdPkPgncpvpLMGt2DmhFu81W5P32inXsvHZZWV9jZjUyxn897hDBbAqc2NVQ6LYlXncCu4GMnuquw_htS32hPrJxH_rIG/s1600-h/IMG_1738.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423305454385816002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5KsgW2eAYaQ5ZWkaX7Jq62vympTvg8DGRbti-G6jqDUxdcBVQTETgCc1pHr9ER6Bsbh8y8wCTYDdye3TbYMidlo43456lKNgI5AugqAul7u5ztiYT52xKZkO_LLlVAO7RqLohHbxx2sp/s400/IMG_1749.JPG" /></a> This post had absolutely nothing to do with knitting. And I didn't meant to try to sound poetic I just feel like I needed to rant on my love of Winter!!!<br />Bye!!!!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-89174757693582013042009-12-31T15:05:00.002+00:002009-12-31T15:19:13.414+00:00Happy New Year!!!!!<a href='http://www.123greetings.com/events/new_year/inspirational/newyear24.html'><img src='http://i.123g.us/c/ejan_ny_inspirational/th/107897_th.gif' border='0.5' alt=''/></a><a href='http://www.123greetings.com/events/new_year/inspirational/newyear24.html'></a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-23119499382843595522009-12-28T12:56:00.000+00:002010-01-01T13:25:32.530+00:00Winter Beret and Scarf!!!Just another quick post to show off my super quick hat and scarf, small and very quick but nevertheless pretty. And Warm !!!!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421759432079086546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6hewEa7xGOYd04xu3FsJTzI5_rgu2uzEXYea79_HvMYQbpyrgAUsufw83WYBEmUhvBf_zETZJwBx2HiaJXPbCYyR7sGFDQW-lJ27BBi1FuxFqCFlhgN_RzpLTcyDVv-A_H8m8IPFOk8N/s400/IMG_1701_medium.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEer3_bwSLT4Y0z-zFo6vPFXsFX5t9R023yTVv0JCZkdLqKGOoHnpAnQ8EE0QEEAnzwsuZZZjUMFTfkJNpOcEbs-7lIJz1K7hDMybhOrDckZ5vLHb9lxvyKn3FGwMW03pYK0iM5xJbwlrn/s1600-h/IMG_1705.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421759435319982610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEer3_bwSLT4Y0z-zFo6vPFXsFX5t9R023yTVv0JCZkdLqKGOoHnpAnQ8EE0QEEAnzwsuZZZjUMFTfkJNpOcEbs-7lIJz1K7hDMybhOrDckZ5vLHb9lxvyKn3FGwMW03pYK0iM5xJbwlrn/s400/IMG_1705.JPG" /></a> Pattern: <a href="http://mathgirl40.blogspot.com/2008/11/speedy-cable-beret-pattern.html">Speedy Cabled Beret by Paulina Chin</a><br />Size: Extra slouchy<br />Needle: US 10 / 6.0 mm and US 19 / 15.0 mm<br />Yarn: Sirdar Bigga<br />Amt Used: 44.0 yards<br />Notes<br />Modified to knit in round and added and extra cable rpt to make it extra slouchy. Co 48 sts on 6mm needles inc to 79 sts changed to 15mm needle and follow paterrn, changing k to p and p to k also did 3 rpt of cable rows instead of 2. It took less than 2 hrs to finish. :)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421759433008168178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrc9l0bZhRcbnoHqH4ApLVM1Jim1JDIwOlsFCHJf95SUM3VH33WpHpEV1rX0MAewJ20BHcgVLa2nh3JIij081St7FKzPIf_ScG5_7vJ0ZY3Y5Apd52-dnhuA-UFZ7s966KVNPT3Z2niuzS/s400/12122009209_medium.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421759423426438786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVdpb4JUvE_MWyGkMXgo9Q-_X-lErnhogBVh_b30sS0wCGnfFThB7EPmR5X5Jtcg2aGbX0pgKzGic2euvPW61sifCLrz1LiTY6Kvk5pZ_LIy2QL0gFtPduH3MZkcUqYDKtNxSbTKRr9lX/s400/12122009204_medium.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421759429434852674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYfXqqpNPn-176MOehieaQSjI9jv2f9d6Hk-l6DzjTPdnQjxyps8wCUsC2-T3M0nbD20TgPlvAgB8tP5FEiHPgjD74pODvKjZeR-v6clyx3wyHh35mwToRqCQwsPxLjB9mJ7sK5NPFUtI/s400/12122009206_medium.jpg" />Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/winter-scarf">Winter Scarf </a><br />Size: 6ft<br />Needle: US 35 / 19.0 mm<br />Yarn: Sirdar Bigga<br />Amt Used: 176.0 yards<br /><br />Happy Knitting however small it may be :)Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-43904849222537604932009-12-26T14:22:00.001+00:002009-12-26T14:22:00.307+00:00Bits and Pieces !!!These are some of the things I have knitted over the holidays for my friends and family.<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417697461433986514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqHcPBEpJuIMN0dNvOVlhLmSMKYZXoHLadUUrbl3w72JNaaiSHPy0tEUe4ymb6b_UJ1zcnSUA__dvCP7IsxxwhilrGYEnOu2KLP4sK_APaopcRHMZfTpDyTXr2n9I4SJkfxIGT-gn48E1/s400/15122009240.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417697459179386354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8D57k4TRvr-P5u4-Vy9Pd9NV7o0qFyeavphmkkSyjiANs1xINnl7tYYskVFmqj5xv_9sGdq6NXBYhs9TpqZQB5rF7RZnPW7auueJBB0A1PGGNDc9kLfojlgioF3dM2C1g6o5KL1YN5C5Z/s400/15122009249.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s8QBBGAsZP1P7pzsWM7BjAgpU4btoyMXJqSTAIyQRDZeyFw8b1jPSMu1NOEvjMefcW5NVs8e3BjfV_09YVzNsLX85Lsh-FCCGMeSODdi_uXOwFL5xeghaY89oUvP0nhHdfx4gPWcwSZo/s1600-h/15122009257.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417697472670641538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s8QBBGAsZP1P7pzsWM7BjAgpU4btoyMXJqSTAIyQRDZeyFw8b1jPSMu1NOEvjMefcW5NVs8e3BjfV_09YVzNsLX85Lsh-FCCGMeSODdi_uXOwFL5xeghaY89oUvP0nhHdfx4gPWcwSZo/s400/15122009257.jpg" /></a>Project info<br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/hemlock-flower-tam">Hemlock Flower Tam by Robyn Wade Craft </a><br />Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm, US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 6 / 4.0 mm<br />Yarn: Forsell Touch of Silk Cone Aran<br />Amt Used: 175.0 yards (160.0m)<br />Notes<br />The yarn I used was thicker than the yarn the pattern suggest so I started with the larger needle and graded down to the smaller one for the rib section of the hat.<br />I think it's a very pretty hat will make one for myself. </p><p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhVQzUVhEUjApXMH4XuldyHRDTDBYbCbvbZhao1vMtMvmLtGCgUbwZ5jkCkfAyJmUuRkk3cEh7107Ws4ccNGuSTc_YVoIqEdoD5PAJG5Q4R_vMFeKG9kq3RK6L1Yol6t9eM3zyUAhmLY1/s1600-h/07122009185.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417703770070801378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhVQzUVhEUjApXMH4XuldyHRDTDBYbCbvbZhao1vMtMvmLtGCgUbwZ5jkCkfAyJmUuRkk3cEh7107Ws4ccNGuSTc_YVoIqEdoD5PAJG5Q4R_vMFeKG9kq3RK6L1Yol6t9eM3zyUAhmLY1/s400/07122009185.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKjW2BC-bYch2NpUduLqM8-4DeqPFB82ovQciBGRvu0e_A5N_iqlJZRrghZ9dQm-3ViikHdQvu3GZBEPgfajIxkh3DP2KK86LW6BnHsQbwnyLrshNK4PrYPwbY_JRbCCFolvlNki3XfTF/s1600-h/07122009181.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417703765077044194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKjW2BC-bYch2NpUduLqM8-4DeqPFB82ovQciBGRvu0e_A5N_iqlJZRrghZ9dQm-3ViikHdQvu3GZBEPgfajIxkh3DP2KK86LW6BnHsQbwnyLrshNK4PrYPwbY_JRbCCFolvlNki3XfTF/s400/07122009181.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIn4qVQPR6dJhodBo9UKwGRJd4Y5QtcuGA3mC0zesz6-9ekXpRAnePsBMjYwEngY7X8-nR4um6aBz283AeMM3usYHJmcNXVLruFHOXwF8gnhvsliPVb7jm4xT1yAGV71np7qRqWZEqYLcU/s1600-h/07122009178.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417703749475614642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIn4qVQPR6dJhodBo9UKwGRJd4Y5QtcuGA3mC0zesz6-9ekXpRAnePsBMjYwEngY7X8-nR4um6aBz283AeMM3usYHJmcNXVLruFHOXwF8gnhvsliPVb7jm4xT1yAGV71np7qRqWZEqYLcU/s400/07122009178.jpg" /></a> Project info<br />Pattern <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/dashing">Dashing by Cheryl Niamath Craft </a><br />Needle: US 6 / 4.0 mm<br />Yarn:Forsell Touch of Silk Cone Aran<br />Amt Used: 175.0 yards (160.0m)<br />Notes<br />Small mod did a longer thumb because dh has long fingers and did a chain link to seperate fingers gives a snug fit and keeps out cold air. </p><p><br /><br /></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417702699426625362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJn5G_gw4hq69rhFpAW7d0cLS_HW1Q869gI5W8h_AW_RV1Ia7j6wsKQCadlsQAMhb_QiHzj-BOe91j-Xiekpe33ED3PN-DjT6L3NdoOpLZlOJZLAHZgR23hntn4lJYlp1eRGbh2SRaDJd/s400/13122009220.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417702702951447938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyU7aWyyOPiPnlicx1SgO72hsEt6BdcDjWEgaf7O_2af4JhqQxf1XOPcqZ-cfUnC0PTnk6-S2A0JNfwnELCpHekEtv32nYWh560CWDGk07j185J-qopZUGrFl7K1IfimiX5-O3yR1k73P/s400/13122009221.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Byhn9u4196gYB0_iWIkSLKQZgx7wUAc-9YyUYGHTyw66FFEnDrPmor1B23L4KnDjP4juovVpCIqdAJz55jFsfBpmr2jRfem2H_CCP1jsoBdI8kVoKoUCqPjmCxEDq63q5tyyRpYSqIQn/s1600-h/13122009228.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417702711987203618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Byhn9u4196gYB0_iWIkSLKQZgx7wUAc-9YyUYGHTyw66FFEnDrPmor1B23L4KnDjP4juovVpCIqdAJz55jFsfBpmr2jRfem2H_CCP1jsoBdI8kVoKoUCqPjmCxEDq63q5tyyRpYSqIQn/s400/13122009228.jpg" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417702691184165778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpLf2by839Z8xmUY7MyMHO9dpNYVG_7QFCKhUojzDuPjol1YwP95GkeP0-m0q67OzCegVCM19tE05EC0ZZP-W_BTHjFIYmn9J_DcRb9wxVQYIn0KfNSoE7SDKbakzTg1d2K0yJ9d1YMPu/s400/13122009217.jpg" />Project info<br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/thorpe-5">Thorpe by Kirsten Kapur</a><br />Needle: US 7 / 4.5 mm<br />Yarn: Forsell Touch of Silk Aran<br />Amt used: 105.0 yards (96.0m) Colorway<br />Yarn: Sirdar Peru NaturalsStash<br />Amt Used 49.0 yards (44.8m)<br />Notes<br />Using a thinner yarn so made the largest size for a 5 yr old and added pom pom. </p><p><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417705209706906130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipF45gDlnXl5PiSSLkPqZtXaOdIy8yeA-JoIWDErvIKma4e_wY9F86lQcFBVyfEoHcyMoZQlwJwkQMknevK_stURNJe7yRNym0c5maw3Vst5F5hqxdP0uNA9oqFLxbYtYKEa9vtf1LnWuz/s400/18122009314.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417704890255131602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXPBYt8VC4GELPerte1h3bDIq_suq249OvdELChJuAaMKPbM791fdxtnCYs26fyMt-Q6kmpQx2deqAko8WtDbdYE9rC2PtGntSTjKfG8RQYRkCGYBg61Ez1KDruXGga_Pz2s0KlrYOOzG/s400/18122009307.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417704899262616786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaq1ikERyhvCiZP-1eBL8VeNDeTMYXx0VGibcTw0Z_lBYqSed0mDzbHWUWBXL1s5lXoTLmpHO2gZYwpjtqcx6KZ6m3urIoilFMPGD3-3Bn2OQurpaJruvzRu67yakGzmE918MVcnqPE7q/s400/18122009308.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzqIsc3Zj2tbGCALuK05OfiN0Xdh_TkEy1dlWZO0xr9E8hviMMXfTocoef8_KOubODmbYopuiianmDaNGix2qxycU0dmmyfCl7_5rtU_J_Ya79uquL0zyjWI-3Hfj-sJK3zw7UydeHt3q/s1600-h/18122009311.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417704906088636866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzqIsc3Zj2tbGCALuK05OfiN0Xdh_TkEy1dlWZO0xr9E8hviMMXfTocoef8_KOubODmbYopuiianmDaNGix2qxycU0dmmyfCl7_5rtU_J_Ya79uquL0zyjWI-3Hfj-sJK3zw7UydeHt3q/s400/18122009311.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqmlRfwp82pVQDliuX8B1MhA_9udDYPuRAof4YTY8WR__vtqlwqe_GOdvnPPOX7RdTrfP9gNgtjW7V_eTcpL7St281WWNfU2IAf8qDKIa-kWhVCHl62MYDfTqg_G0wqOoph1qsBs8rLM9b/s1600-h/18122009310.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417704900191307874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqmlRfwp82pVQDliuX8B1MhA_9udDYPuRAof4YTY8WR__vtqlwqe_GOdvnPPOX7RdTrfP9gNgtjW7V_eTcpL7St281WWNfU2IAf8qDKIa-kWhVCHl62MYDfTqg_G0wqOoph1qsBs8rLM9b/s400/18122009310.jpg" /></a> Project info<br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/golden-compass-hat">Golden Compass Hat by Renee Sparkes </a>Needle: US 19 / 15.0 mm and US 35 / 19.0 mm<br />Yarn: Cygnet Seriously Chunky<br />Amt used: 104.0 yards (95.1m)<br />Notes<br />LOOOVE this pattern so easy ans soo quick I finished this in less than 1 hour :-)<br />Mods: used a larger needle to bind off and did a 3 strand braid 6 when folded. Also added pom poms at end of braids and a lazy daisy flower on the side of hat.</p><p>Bye!!!!!</p>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-21430522953256143382009-12-25T08:00:00.000+00:002009-12-25T19:24:37.374+00:00Merry Christmas<div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW !!!!!!!!!!!! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419256495004857154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJlvkiH3cItDIT7ZjT0k6LMyFh5VhT2dfrvgcGgsviyMe87C_EQENSctWY3adpAtPH3k8uvEMtYxD44B13SiQBrIX4fl2r-NmW83hwnJI2c-oE05TZ3xe8o_GWDRd67EqI9RrfS8SEAF2u/s400/free-christmas-icons.jpg" /></span></em></strong></div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-28205733322483912282009-12-23T13:39:00.003+00:002010-08-28T00:16:44.132+01:00Hemlock !!!!!!Here it is after talking about it for so long and wanting to knit this for what seems like forever, is finally done. Measuring at 5ft it's the Hemlock Blanket. It was such a nice knit the center motif knitted up pretty quick but as it went along and stitches increased it took a while to knit each row, that is not a complaint that's me just saying. I can see me knitting another one in a super chunky yarn to wrap in during the colder months.Overall a satisfying project.<br />
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Project info<br />
Pattern Hemlock Ring Blanket by Jared Flood<br />
Needle US 10½ / 6.5 mm and US 10 / 6.0 mm<br />
Yarn Forsell Touch of Silk Aran<br />
Amt Used 875.0 yards (800.1m)<br />
Notes<br />
After deciding which pattern to use as so many other have done mods on the original pattern I choose to to use the <a href="http://theraineysisters.com/">Rainey Sisters version</a>. I stopped at row 106 and BO using original Bo which took 8 hours to complete.The color is a deep ruby red color but it was hard to photograph it.<br />
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Before Blocking:<br />
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Merrry Christmas !!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-32226899581772367422009-12-21T13:01:00.007+00:002010-08-28T00:27:10.887+01:00Shetland TriangleFour days till Christmas, YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Christmas I am like a child at this time of year, and honestly it has nothing to do with gifts I just love what it represents and how it seems to even make the grumpiest person seem even happy :-). And all the lights and decorations and seeing friends and family you have not seen all year, and we can't forget the food; yummy dishes we probably cook once a year and the looks on other faces as they eat it. Decadent desserts luscious hams and stuffing ohhh my mouth is watering LOL. But for me this Christmas will be a bit sad being away from my mum and dad, and close family, but I know I'll be seeing them for Easter so I have that to look forward to.<br />
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I posted my Ishbel last week I think which I so so love it is so beautiful, so this week is the turn of my Shetland triangle. here she is.<br />
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Project info<br />
Pattern:Shetland Triangle Lace Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark Craft<br />
Needle:US 8 / 5.0 mm and 10 / 6.0 mm<br />
Yarn:Shepherd Baby Wool 4 Ply<br />
Amt used:460.0 yards<br />
Notes<br />
I did 10 rpts of lace motif and also 2 extra rpts of edge to give sharper points. Also added beads to edge.<br />
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Seasongs greetings!!!!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-70463954167758645562009-12-12T22:43:00.006+00:002010-08-28T00:28:11.803+01:00IshbelOnce again I need to apologise for the bad pics but this is the best I can get from my mobile camera.<br />
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Here is my Ishbel she is so beautiful and beaded you would have to see it for yourself as these pics do her no justice. These pics where taken in haste to take advantage of the sun which doesn't stay in the sky for any long period, so hence the uncut yarn lol.<br />
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Project info<br />
Pattern Ishbel by Ysolda Teague<br />
Needles US 6 / 4.0 mm US 8 / 5.0 mm<br />
Yarn Wild Fire Fibres BFL Sock<br />
How much? 0.8 skeins = 320.0 yards<br />
Notes<br />
My first time reading a chart which I found so much easier than the written instructions. I knitted the small st st and the large lace section using about 75g or 320 yards of yarn. 8/0 size Beads placed on the knit stitch between the yo on chart D and E. Cast off with a 5mm needles. :)<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414488426769934146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFz-h5p-vOn5H63M1TzHFyMcmsAx-lO48ODxDLH3Cq3UOr0Q74OYiKwdRyU0ePcXuKVWf3OT7wK1NpvZxWN9oqenF3IgcdkEMUcXQ2jDW1AWYcIdyW7cBD1-6LUmtQOlpROpjWknwNryz3/s400/19112009126.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwCEDTZ0-BrH-W4vFQLpOTP5dLgmPvO3bHbNs1eY6oe3AEpysHHLvuhrTPlQUZvdv2NKLqE7Tnp4SiJX-9-6QSv_Am8xFDzHw2tzhdYCKOuGoQI12AZRO1dzHbAG1_3z7GeWuR-MeWRVX/s1600-h/30112009134.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414488435548387170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwCEDTZ0-BrH-W4vFQLpOTP5dLgmPvO3bHbNs1eY6oe3AEpysHHLvuhrTPlQUZvdv2NKLqE7Tnp4SiJX-9-6QSv_Am8xFDzHw2tzhdYCKOuGoQI12AZRO1dzHbAG1_3z7GeWuR-MeWRVX/s400/30112009134.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I do hope you enjoy looking at her as much as I have enjoyed knitting her. :)Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-36029974990573349302009-11-16T23:28:00.000+00:002009-11-16T23:30:59.995+00:00When it rains it poursI have always heard things come in three and that seems to be the case with me, first my camera broke now both my DH and my computer has crashed awwwwwwwww it is so frustrating not being able to blog or use Ravelry as I need to I have been forced to use my mobile which is a real pain :( I really do hope I get my new laptop soon I have so much to show :) like my Ishbel and my Shetland shawls my blocked hemlock and Wrenna cardigan :) hopefully i'll have finished my Gail shawl as well, I think I have found my mojo back :). Goodnight and I hope to be back soon :)Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-83848042522448086372009-10-17T22:04:00.008+01:002009-10-17T22:27:43.605+01:00Ellen<strong>Project info </strong><br /><br />Pattern: Ellen by Heather Douglass<br />Size 6"<br />Needle: US 8 / 5.0 mm and US 9 / 5.5 mm<br />Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Silke Alpaca<br />How much? 1.25 skeins = 81.3 yards (74.3m)<br />Started September 28 2009<br />Completed October 16 2009<br /><br /><strong>Notes </strong><br />The length of time I took to knit this does not reflect on the pattern which is very easy to follow.<br /><br />Knitted 4 rpts of 1-8 then 1-5 then 2 rows garter and Bo with US10 needles.<br /><br />I really love this pattern it is a very pretty knit and the Silke alpaca yarn is so next to skin soft I can't stop cuddling it. I will surely make a few of these as gifts.<br /><br />A few photos with thanks from my mobile camera for your viewing!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHekJfAEjYMKp61u5naFl8n-qG5K2vxO7YkFsZb2Lawt9lYpsRkJxGIVjrJDtFK0ZyN5mkvASHK_y66woTpHzHO6h8MqlnI7v4vW-jvs4rj410XliR86Fb3t8O9jWzY3Rdmn5zTQ9RoQc/s1600-h/17102009054.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393681666505401778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHekJfAEjYMKp61u5naFl8n-qG5K2vxO7YkFsZb2Lawt9lYpsRkJxGIVjrJDtFK0ZyN5mkvASHK_y66woTpHzHO6h8MqlnI7v4vW-jvs4rj410XliR86Fb3t8O9jWzY3Rdmn5zTQ9RoQc/s400/17102009054.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEind6UBqbkuP02n1EJydhejaE86KTvEQ5eEW4M1Jx9LBnt-FP7U-tNVSWj_BS3XJlCAuoozEncUf0R_b5EvUJ3qTquwwX-1J730gAczSQOhpgr5ECah1ePkIHsBThUg67nadAcc3cRr6aPz/s1600-h/17102009053.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393681658003447986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEind6UBqbkuP02n1EJydhejaE86KTvEQ5eEW4M1Jx9LBnt-FP7U-tNVSWj_BS3XJlCAuoozEncUf0R_b5EvUJ3qTquwwX-1J730gAczSQOhpgr5ECah1ePkIHsBThUg67nadAcc3cRr6aPz/s400/17102009053.jpg" /></a><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393681645005710482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBCiWneFIsqROY8C4zwo_gVDzsxFa2YIRs4bKgQCfOttJplDj6J8qtPOxfOaakE0CyExd5pmX0S4mSUCdhqU_i0CeKsn390-kHA9uq1fnBx-pdc5PeUafObli3uy473xsctl1H4MRIHBK/s400/17102009056.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393681637677185730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_PZXWwi8ksTX5kOCQiI37N9JMl1lNSKBmnMnbQNJVHF9XpZHbrBr2lLNqYWB1XMACZ2BAphSU0KRuT5VW2A0ZKLcpJTN6CfedC67gp6re9_EOi21OCFLgqkJ05p5shq337bf9GLG5FPC/s400/17102009055.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFmZnVX8tDf03i4nuL1kK_doGuPxRZ42zGuwR1ViGds6VxmxTOesPW4NO5As1icxTK-8MVDoaCEpMcvIe_G5zQnREQm_OPQo8uaMaO8dy88HNjSXRXNdtKX2zPiwT63ruxn9GaJrwZoi8/s1600-h/17102009068.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393681657339455682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFmZnVX8tDf03i4nuL1kK_doGuPxRZ42zGuwR1ViGds6VxmxTOesPW4NO5As1icxTK-8MVDoaCEpMcvIe_G5zQnREQm_OPQo8uaMaO8dy88HNjSXRXNdtKX2zPiwT63ruxn9GaJrwZoi8/s400/17102009068.jpg" /></a> Off to bed have a great night!!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-76231873819694586592009-09-28T22:50:00.007+01:002009-09-30T14:31:27.132+01:00And the award goes to .......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0sTKds6ZHt4rPZgYCk3ml5Y5qPvlehKYQWOQyF1X_NfRIGPJp5McPLC3bd_xztwzqr0N2oKh15vlotb9Lupec0fVh_EIVP0hyFeDK6YPMLkwCZYSHTxn5oUUQWfGydtfKjeqKwY9CxA_/s1600-h/boxofchocolates2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387247232408415842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0sTKds6ZHt4rPZgYCk3ml5Y5qPvlehKYQWOQyF1X_NfRIGPJp5McPLC3bd_xztwzqr0N2oKh15vlotb9Lupec0fVh_EIVP0hyFeDK6YPMLkwCZYSHTxn5oUUQWfGydtfKjeqKwY9CxA_/s400/boxofchocolates2.jpg" /></a>I have been awarded to lovely awards, The first one came from Carolyn at <a href="http://twocables.blogspot.com/">Two Cables n' A Frapp</a>. Carolyn is a fantastic knitter who makes knitting look so easy she is fearless. I feel like I have know her for ages and yet we have never met we live on opposite side of the pond. But she is terrific.<br /><br />In accepting this award, first I want to thank my family who have been my source of encouragement and I want to thank God who without none of this would be possible and I want to thank Carolyn a true friend,<br /><br />Here are the rules for the Box of Chocolate Award.<br /><br />1. That you must pass this award to others.<br /><br />2. Link back to me when you have passed them forward.<br /><br />3. Write a nice post about this award.<br /><br />4. You must read this award with a southern accent. I call it southern day where we all have to speak with a southern accent. I know that will be hard for some of you, but for the rest of us, we will be fine. So now, ya’ll just enjoy this little ol’ award and have fun with it.<br /><br />5. And of course let your folks know that they have a nice award waiting for them.<br /><br />And the Nominees are!!!<br /><br />1.<a href="http://monkeyfeet.wordpress.com/">Monkeyfeet </a><br />2.<a href="http://sarahsday-sarah.blogspot.com/">Sarah's Day</a><br />3.<a href="http://shamekaknits.blogspot.com/">Shameka Knits</a><br />4.<a href="http://janesprobablyknitting.blogspot.com/">Jane's Probably Knitting</a><br />5.<a href="http://knittingbytheocean.blogspot.com/">Knitting by the ocean</a><br />6. <a href="http://sistahsthatknit.blogspot.com/">2 Sistahs Knit Together</a><br /><br />The second award I also received from Carolyn at <a href="http://twocables.blogspot.com/">Two Cables n' A Frapp</a>. Thanks again Sweetie.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkOgHqSop3ptuCN4anpv8bxLcgs2nXgFeTes44ZoHfnrSWCPfB8lkWeNslp0C_y3KfHiCgg7w1bH50ZwUwRjrsooKdJdh-Q9RXG3-nqG2n-4pENK7kW67nEI31qWwDNyNoUw5vRmJTI-V/s1600-h/kreativ_award.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 139px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387247236007628850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkOgHqSop3ptuCN4anpv8bxLcgs2nXgFeTes44ZoHfnrSWCPfB8lkWeNslp0C_y3KfHiCgg7w1bH50ZwUwRjrsooKdJdh-Q9RXG3-nqG2n-4pENK7kW67nEI31qWwDNyNoUw5vRmJTI-V/s400/kreativ_award.jpg" /></a>This award asks that I reveal seven things about myself that you may not know and to nominate seven people. I'm not sure I can find 7 things I have not already mentioned on this blog, but I'll try.<br /><br />Seven Things You May or May Not Want to Know About Alicia...<br /><br />1.I am 5' 4" in height<br />2.I absolutely love Cheese with almost anything.<br />3.I love the film Dirty Dancing and have watched it over 500 times no lie.<br />4.I have a a large birth mark the shape of a tiger's head on my body.<br />5.My memory is horrid I don't remember things I even did yesterday sometimes.<br />6.I was born on a Saturday (ROFL)<br />7.I am presently having radiation treatment 3 times a week.<br /><br />And the Award goes to .........<br /><br />1.<a href="http://monkeyfeet.wordpress.com/">Monkeyfeet </a><br />2.<a href="http://sarahsday-sarah.blogspot.com/">Sarah's Day</a><br />3.<a href="http://shamekaknits.blogspot.com/">Shameka Knits</a><br />4.<a href="http://janesprobablyknitting.blogspot.com/">Jane's Probably Knitting</a><br />5.<a href="http://knittingbytheocean.blogspot.com/">Knitting by the ocean</a><br />6. <a href="http://sistahsthatknit.blogspot.com/">2 Sistahs Knit Together</a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-30585573278559398832009-09-23T12:37:00.002+01:002009-09-23T12:37:00.426+01:00A tale of two socks!These are my second pair of knitted socks very easy and simple and very similar to the 1st pair.<br /><br />Project info Pattern Silver's Sock Class<br />Size UK 6<br />Needle US 1 / 2.25 mm<br />Yarn Schachenmayr nomotta Regia Color 4-ply /4-fädig<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPy-ai8phcNVoOkafYOtRJ0FBt6rUasaPLdcdovsPVnLgbXtCNR_41b2v92m7o9O4Ltfo7STkLteFPsdXBFPpDdZobhoFh3LcqZKu55mtMlFif6x5kgxLrO2AqDNrwGo65F4-_ZjvF-edG/s1600-h/Socks+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384332976626952738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPy-ai8phcNVoOkafYOtRJ0FBt6rUasaPLdcdovsPVnLgbXtCNR_41b2v92m7o9O4Ltfo7STkLteFPsdXBFPpDdZobhoFh3LcqZKu55mtMlFif6x5kgxLrO2AqDNrwGo65F4-_ZjvF-edG/s400/Socks+2.jpg" /></a> The end!!!!! ByeAliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-91901760602714748612009-09-22T15:13:00.016+01:002009-09-22T17:32:49.335+01:00Hanging in there!Now where has the time gone?? It's September 22nd already almost a whole year has gone by and am I the only one who thought it when by so fast????<br /><br />I am now 99.9% recovered from my OP and now recovering a very bad sprained Ankle I fell down the stairs 2 weeks ago while out shopping for a rug, it was very embarrassing and very painful, but the most shocking part of it was they where a few ladies in the shop and after I fell on of them called the shop assistant aside and ask him "are you going be ok" I was in so much pain but I was fuming mad here I was on the floor crying like a child with my poor DH not knowing if he should call an ambulance or just lift me and take me to hospital and she is asking him if he will be ok?? I translated that to mean do you think they will want to sue? How dear she? Anyway I had my first Physical therapy yesterday and the Dr. says it's healing nicely so in about 6-8 wks it should be 100%<br /><br />I really have no good pics to post because I still have no camera but I did take these pics with a horrid mobile Camera so forgive me. These are a few items I knitted for a friend she wanted gifts for fellow workmates. Since I did these I have not done any knitting I just don't seem to have that drive at all I take up my Shetland triangle every few days and end up putting it back in the basket it's very frustrating, but I am hoping that I will get that buzz back soon because It's getting cold and I need a nice Cardigan and refuse to buy one from the shops because I know I can make a much nicer on for myself. :)<br />Firstly a shawl it's the same pattern as a shawl I made before <a href="http://frostyknits.blogspot.com/2009/07/jills-wings.html">Wings</a><a href="http://frostyknits.blogspot.com/2009/07/jills-wings.html"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384313619046272450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5SNBYoEjiMQi3OMncmQy_m2ICU73K3AdWCvUgBEZCcZ9bhV_sCKQZMFoo4WNs0sdSgMO0zlS6Dc2dwipj70mMmRzTay95owyXjqlA17ujPgef1AGFSoeE77doeaeaiPdntwwsg0U7sri/s400/wings+2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384313623155107266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcflbTrVX65-YcalhwmvJFp9jcffkhPzNVE-fHfvfqsl3g8g5KN8gvSw7XI9mgLaHfydfeWFl8Z94X4Cur7-INpegWjy4xh3tTnL5gSpPFMqXkXwkPb_pyX91RMF6_PfTC_ei3f8gn4AG/s400/wsings.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384315304611293538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXS0zGWj8WWrXvwcXS-rEEyZ1sx3Z2QU14lqsYEp7fZ7BAKz8HFGsBiD-gOiiG2_ecC9cz3bclSll0SbGct6UX9VrvK8-FhAkBAlwy2Mr1rKtkI8QrxuI0d8gllyXclsvb9L0nzK9ClXIz/s400/wings+4.jpg" /><br /><br />This little hat is a baby size <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/thorpe-4">Thorpe</a> I think it's so cute<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384324442231686626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6ZWpV2aGb3foYAu55NIJgnawu4cPygyOsnZDrV566-XRvA3lM2tTfMNzl-RrbSJmXSxaJJrz_6cw0MYwl9ilRxbVPGTptxEdG3PEpkrmhRBKXp5mv0zIYTqbrQBJmNvEfPfmmxThwxR9/s400/baby+Thorpe.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384324447413998194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5rq3-11GZaGFVoB2zQwifsnSG8AJ2j217Ae8KApwrKMbahs5tYH2mz6GAYiy9h0Tfdj63r5YB819eLOYrMYmyLgsq40BoKThW-MQ1Zguqv6aKWMs0WBv7YcGLeuULt8Hv786qQ0laOoNN/s400/baby+thorpe+,.jpg" /> <p>Also a simple <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/baby-hat">Garter brim hat</a> with a button for embellishment.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4kgn6QjbHLaL4Xa1rLezHAmKdFaA16ibP2XwNI-Kf9mnzHp-xvEgL_m4eRCmh3QBCAVnV8FHzWeYBPDq9XXJ-dkRptLB5C27Uf5LPkL1z2zUs7_6gDxvFim1PCiQaUvBweqA9g4Lg4KQ/s1600-h/Baby+Hat.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384325246280342706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4kgn6QjbHLaL4Xa1rLezHAmKdFaA16ibP2XwNI-Kf9mnzHp-xvEgL_m4eRCmh3QBCAVnV8FHzWeYBPDq9XXJ-dkRptLB5C27Uf5LPkL1z2zUs7_6gDxvFim1PCiQaUvBweqA9g4Lg4KQ/s400/Baby+Hat.jpg" /></a></p><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/pebble-henrys-manly-cobblestone-inspired-baby-vest">Pebble</a> this pattern gets it similar design from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cobblestone-pullover">Jared's Cobblestone Pullover </a>it is super cute :O) Also made a little hat to match.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDer197g6UR4brJx34m9yS14nPwbgPQSl2v9HirdG6GiZplm0JF2mWt0obOJ53kNBo_Tevk2meDQbAoK0SoCz27y1nrXxdKWBeL_sXjibb_yoCVgCKHl9Ev7ADIOZlDnoCFPMlb9xMqOsp/s1600-h/pebble.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384325826985136210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDer197g6UR4brJx34m9yS14nPwbgPQSl2v9HirdG6GiZplm0JF2mWt0obOJ53kNBo_Tevk2meDQbAoK0SoCz27y1nrXxdKWBeL_sXjibb_yoCVgCKHl9Ev7ADIOZlDnoCFPMlb9xMqOsp/s400/pebble.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxkK_-1dN4YhOsm1DJcr0wZdsRZVDlntXAd8WiPcG302HMt1sPgyPbheCj4F9axCS3sZODo8iRE0HTGnLwQMZdnhuxww_XlD2cvyli_nmrAGST8AUyTsEOSWty_bR7yiao55vcgozjdYA/s1600-h/Pebble+Hat.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384325815029632674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxkK_-1dN4YhOsm1DJcr0wZdsRZVDlntXAd8WiPcG302HMt1sPgyPbheCj4F9axCS3sZODo8iRE0HTGnLwQMZdnhuxww_XlD2cvyli_nmrAGST8AUyTsEOSWty_bR7yiao55vcgozjdYA/s400/Pebble+Hat.jpg" /></a></p><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/speedy-cabled-cowl">Speedy Cabled Cowl</a> quick and easy finished in a few hours.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CdnryOgIdluJycuU6l-HmLJHCEzd4TeAa2frr98GEbWPPy59R5dN8rZygGtcWskc9MEWZD5Q__PzQYo3Ssd-bOEKV-9_jgsFu7Al8xdrAwjEbVjRv36dNgsKWkbnW0WrNdzAbVBvunvD/s1600-h/Cowl.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384327243227441618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CdnryOgIdluJycuU6l-HmLJHCEzd4TeAa2frr98GEbWPPy59R5dN8rZygGtcWskc9MEWZD5Q__PzQYo3Ssd-bOEKV-9_jgsFu7Al8xdrAwjEbVjRv36dNgsKWkbnW0WrNdzAbVBvunvD/s400/Cowl.jpg" /></a></p>And lastly <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/lace-edged-womens-hat">Lace brim hat</a> I really love this hat the lace edge gives it a real feminine touch. I probably will make on for myself.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPbnL8BVFYjgTMj0_Y_p6uHs4-SFC6pEYuucpAuXOV_3-D_USLMH_8UsiPWQB181NkHvNzq8xpce9xPnP7xtaKBw0V9vKwpgI8nMMS8ByiretYYrHBPYcp4WaqvHHlPkK8b2jEgj540HpY/s1600-h/LAce+brim+hat.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384327700553030114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPbnL8BVFYjgTMj0_Y_p6uHs4-SFC6pEYuucpAuXOV_3-D_USLMH_8UsiPWQB181NkHvNzq8xpce9xPnP7xtaKBw0V9vKwpgI8nMMS8ByiretYYrHBPYcp4WaqvHHlPkK8b2jEgj540HpY/s400/LAce+brim+hat.jpg" /></a></p>It would seem Christmas has already began here I have seen decorations up and Trees all dress up it's amazing how totally different the cultures of the UK and the Caribbean are back home we don't really start to do the Christmas thing until after our Independence on November 30th, although there are the odd few that would be wanting to but I guess out of respect they don't. I am looking forward to Christmas this year last year we had just moved into the flat and it was a mess we where up to our elbow in paint and cleaning so we spent the day on the living room floor watching TV and eating PIB but this year should be nice my Niece is coming to visit with us and she is bringing Kayla who I have not seen in over a year I can't wait. I have warned her that it may not be the best time to come to the UK but she has her mind made up so she'll have to learn for herself. That should be fun.<br /><br />Yesterday was the official start of Autumn and if the temperatures are anything to go by Winter is going to be freezing, I am in bed under the Duvet trying to stay warm not wanting to put central heating on (credit crunch) but even in spite of trying to conserve energy the day is so grey and uninviting I just don''t feel like doing anything I got up this morning went to town went to the supermarket did the shopping came back had breakfast and jumped right back into bed, later I will go into the kitchen and make a rich and creamy split pea soup for Supper that should warm me up :)<br /><br />Well enough of my rambles I am off to think about knitting and hopefully I will get some done today ...ByeAliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-60386783260804051812009-09-07T00:24:00.001+01:002009-09-07T00:24:38.464+01:00Etsy - Tehillah CreationsRecently bought 2 lovely Row counter bracelets from this Etsy shop and a gorgeous Needle roll, really lovely service and very good prices.Check it out<br /><a href="http://Tehillahcreations.etsy.com">Tehillahcreations on Etsy - Tehillah Creations</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-70982787822558129142009-08-19T18:32:00.002+01:002009-08-19T18:34:29.151+01:00Back in the land of the living!!!Hi everyone how are you doing? It's been a while since I have blogged. They is much to show you, but because my cameras are on the frizz I can't post pics. :o( I am not even sure when I'll be able to get a new camera, it's a real bummer. What's a blog without pics? <div></div><div>I will just mention a few things I finished while recouping, First I have managed to finish my second pair of socks, and also my <a href="http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/2007/08/hemlock-ring-blanket.html">Hemlock Blanket</a>, it still needs to be blocked I think I will need loads more pins.I used the pattern from the <a href="http://theraineysisters.com/?cat=51">Rainey sisters </a>website and the crochet Bind off which is much less tiring. Also I have done a few other bits and pieces in between resting on the sofa and sleeping for the first 3 weeks of recovery. In other news ....</div><div></div><div>I had my surgery, Ouch didn't expect so much pain or so much side affects from the Anesthetic, but thank God it's over with. My only stress comes from waiting for the results to come back from the Biopsy. I think throughout this whole process the worse parts have been the waiting for results. Plus I have so many Dr appointments in the coming Months is scary I hate hospitals and all that sticking and poking, but I know it will all be worth it in the end. </div><div></div><br />I also have a few more shawls on my needles very excited about that. I am very anxious to get my Shawls finished, because I have so many to get on the needles. But with so many Dr. Appts the likely hood of me actually finishing the ones I wanted to gift for the holidays are very slim. :O(<br /><br />I still need to show pics of my homemade tools, and my second and third attempt at drop spindling. I will try to see what kind of pics my mobile gives but I am not expecting much. <div></div><br />So much to share but no camera, Arggghhhhhhhhhhh<br /><br /><br />Have a great day!!!!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-63333889895693014952009-07-14T11:54:00.005+01:002009-07-14T12:58:50.843+01:00Gwen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eq3sdm-Bpv7ijb6vb7vhJ9RYtEMA_KRNVebgAEFJvUcy6IVdzIMOkYQEp7DKXLjqH5SaJZUT3sWquYXPYzy97aIvdw6XdrJiJI2_o2I6KVjgvgjpkvFBwY2cwY2aHJiFuo0ZkD9mWhRN/s1600-h/DSCF0127.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358283225979644386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eq3sdm-Bpv7ijb6vb7vhJ9RYtEMA_KRNVebgAEFJvUcy6IVdzIMOkYQEp7DKXLjqH5SaJZUT3sWquYXPYzy97aIvdw6XdrJiJI2_o2I6KVjgvgjpkvFBwY2cwY2aHJiFuo0ZkD9mWhRN/s400/DSCF0127.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaW4VFltFymVPlOvSWuBSO_poURdKhqT1SGVRVMi0ONu6mSGHSDVpOdTkL8nhlCJ_c2LQ2JEAO13zs2oTbjy3isf8FsLsV1VmhLHCJSnReQeEIesLGHwGnG6varEOG6cxCmdQshsmEVmu/s1600-h/DSCF0128.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358282800720765106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaW4VFltFymVPlOvSWuBSO_poURdKhqT1SGVRVMi0ONu6mSGHSDVpOdTkL8nhlCJ_c2LQ2JEAO13zs2oTbjy3isf8FsLsV1VmhLHCJSnReQeEIesLGHwGnG6varEOG6cxCmdQshsmEVmu/s400/DSCF0128.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358282805334658370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDTxnJXb2jriJqJPuONoxbLzgbldP6Al6WCqQcB3gX8CQUeq-meElGsLE-3N1rxcFD5feN-OtCkMXFBBsvIDIl-8Cyb89qrUBRycTOuck3bRuob72TYneD1f-j-1QLI_tvNtkRSJR4F25/s400/DSCF0124.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358282807943944962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqT_PNmc9E07VL00iKGd-Q8t09lI_Xz1FbEPMoIb0dqwyeusoajFkHiXLYOF3pV1UJiDbhaTkZx1CkiGrgNm3mZ3a3U0GuydlcYfpjVEPus-_RfT6jAKAGkMMD_e8cWNSk5ITTqAsyWzr/s400/DSCF0121.JPG" border="0" /> <div><div><div><div></div><div>Pattern :<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Frostyknit/gwen-slouch">Gwen </a><br />Yarn: Jaeger Roma {Angora, Rayon and nylon)<br />Needle:US 6and US 10<br /><br />I started this hat a few weeks ago and have recently finished it I only had 1 ball of each color so thought a stripy effect would be nice, I think it gives it a retro feel and since the colors are that far apart it's not to loud. The yarn was a dream to knit with very soft, it also has a fair amount of elasticity in it so I Use a smaller needle to cast on 90 sts then inc to 135 sts on size 10 needles for the Lace section.<br />Overall a great easy knit. I am sure it will make a great gift, or i make just keep it for myself (muhahaha).<br /><br />Six more WIP's so no new project to CO until they are finished. So I need to get cracking because I have so many projects I need to finish before the end of Summer. I have a plan to knit all my Christmas gifts again this year but I'll see how that goes, I know I have been saying I will knit that <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cobblestone-pullover">Cobblestone Pullover </a>for DH forever but at last I am one step closer because I have the yarn it's a wool silk tweed blend so it should be nice. I also would love to be able to knit either <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/february-lady-sweater">February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne </a>or <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wrenna-leather-laced-cardigan">Wrenna: Leather-laced cardigan by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes </a>for myself I have yarn that i could use for both so that's good. </div><div></div><br /><div>I am on a quest to put a severe dent in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Frostyknit/queue">Rav queue</a> so if I can finish at least 1 large item every few weeks along with at least 3-4 smaller knits like hats or bulky projects than I should begin to make a dent in it, don't get me wrong I am not trying to speed knit because I knit for relaxation not for speed but at the end of the day if I continue to queue and don't knit anything I will never learn anything either, because each project should teach me something new or reinforce a technique learnt before. And for me that's what my knitting journey is all about. </div><br /><div></div><div>Ciao my friends I need to go pack my overnight bag for the hospital tomorrow. bye</div></div></div></div></div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-36907571370530911502009-07-11T22:04:00.004+01:002010-08-28T00:16:04.424+01:00Jill's Wings<div><div>This super easy shawl was done for a workmate of my DH. I was told he wanted a gift for female 2 days before he needed it, so I had to come up with something quick. It is knitted in Aran weight wool blend, which makes it perfect, because I don't know if she'll want to hand wash or not.</div><div>The body of the shawl is knitted in st st on a 7mm needle and the border is knitted in a faggoting stitch, (thanks <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/mamasue">Sue</a> for telling me what it was called). I steamed blocked it in order to get it to open up which worked a treat. </div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357317086596639074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiF5YON-zeuo5ty1tPU2E6kp8iGY2OsdGbATi4EZkqr1cl1ZyHsZJmoCbRQAPD-wYCliHGLWez6_yNuQteWJhyKlkQQPhXUgtEhyphenhyphen2z2tNePFZTiM5QvQd5RgAP788HtuxjhUlSsvpWj1Qj/s400/DSCF0115.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357317092545771586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAm3IVjGOoxszuOLv8vH8sxoi7huvx06V_55lR3GD6SBgWGhudJ40riYscZ-JzrLbIRDRW8H90OlNYMBzlrWY3ON_5HjkMdjSbAM0XETiWwdoGD3koxciNz0sWQFHROlsYONczYTNNmCH7/s400/DSCF0117.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <br />
<div></div><div>On other news I have been asked to knit some items for a charity sale at a local Old folks home but I am stomped because I Know with copyright laws you can't knit other peoples designs for sale so I will have to try to find patterns that I would allow me to do that suggestions are very welcome. </div><div>I will be off to hospital again on Tuesdays for hopefully my final operation, I really hope they get it all this time. I really hate hospitals. This one will be much worse than the last with a longer recovery period and more pain, and it doesn't help that I can't take pain killers, I pray it all goes well. </div><div>Off to bed for me, I a m totally Knackered I spend the day decorating the bathroom and putting down the floor and waiting for sealant to dry. </div><div>Have a great evening Bye..................</div></div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260472921229855667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204922173087283338.post-18312452843708263282009-07-03T20:38:00.005+01:002010-08-28T00:33:02.561+01:00Forest Canopy shawlSo I have done it!! I have have completed my very forest Lace shawl <a href="http://knittingasfastasican.com/forest-canopy-shoulder-shawl/">Forest canopy Shawl</a>, the pattern is very well written and very easy I strongly recommend it for any beginner in lace knitting, I am feeling quite happy with it I am already planning my next one in a much nicer yarn. I the pics that follow show it unblocked with lifelines and all then pinned to my bed and then my attempt to get artistic also one with me wearing it, no really it's just my arm. I am soooooo please with it.<br />
I have already cast on for my second shawl <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shetland-triangle">Shetland Triangle </a>and about to cast on <a href="http://mawelucky.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/mais-um-another-one/">Gail aka Nightsong</a>. They will all become gifts as I don't think I should keep all this gorgeousness for myself. Anyway you be the judge. :O)<br />
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