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Friday Inspiration #4- Warming your Knees

This weeks inspiration is warming the knees. I think this is probably my favorite one as I do love the idea or snuggling up in a nice blanket and watching tele or reading or knitting. But in saying that I also have to confess that I have no knitted blankets of my own but I will fix soon as I have a few in my queue on Ravelry. Here are this weeks questions.

What has been your favourite finished blanket/lapghan?
Again I am limited in my options as I have only done 2 types of blankets and both where quite simple. But of the two I really liked the Pinwheel Blanket.

Do you have a favourite pattern that you'd like to make in the future?
Absolutely!!!!! I have had the Hemlock Ring Blanket on my wish list now for ages but have yet to find the perfect yarn for it. I want something soft yet, warming also with the amount needed I'll need something economical as well I am still trying to find that perfect yarn. Any suggestions?????

Do you have a favourite type of yarn for making blankets/lapghans?
No not as yet as all the ones I have made so far are done in Acrylic because they where for babies, but as I said above I want soft and warm.

Friday Inspiration #3- Warming your feet

What is your favorite way of keeping your feet warm?
Entwined with Mr Frosty's warm legs. But knitting wise slippers or socks although I have no knitted sock as yet.

Do you have a favorite pair of socks you reach for to keep your toes toasty?
Yes I have a pair of super thick orange socks (Orange ekkkk sentimental value) that I am practically wearing almost everyday to sleep.

Is there a pair of socks/slippers you have been wanting to make for ages but haven't got around to?
Neither socks/slippers But these Bulky Cabled Legwarmers done with super bulky with cables I think these are really wicked. I know they are not for the foot but close enough. Or these babies Prairie Boots they are really cute.

What is your favorite finished object that warms your feet?
Knitted Moccasin SlippersWhat is your favorite yarn to use for socks/slippers?
I don't have a favorite at the moment but I could imagine some Slippers made from super soft Alpaca Like DROPS Silke Alpaca or Mirasol Miski yum yum

Friday Inspiration #2- Warming your Neck

What is your favorite neck warming pattern?

I have been dreaming of doing this little number for quite a while now but I have not been brave enough to give it go as yet the pattern is called Ice Queen and I think it's so beautiful and feminine I love it.

However a pattern that I have actually done that I like would have to be one I recently did, a very simple bulky scarf for a friend and I am surprise at how much I love the finished scarf It was super quick and really created a nice lace-ish effect. the pattern is called Super-Fast, Ultra-Cozy Scarf. I did mine in New Lanark Bulky on 10mm needles it's about 65" long and 5" wide.

Do you have a favorite FO?

Absolutely I love the first neck warmer I ever did for my self there is no pattern as I created it myself. There is nothing fancy about it but I love the colors and it is oh so warm. I was done with 6mm Needles using an acrylic yarn :O)

Is there a style of neck warmer you particularly like?

Yes I like Cowl's because they have dual purpose as they warm the neck and cover the head as well.

Friday Inspiration - Warming your Hands

I have totally fallen in love with knitting Fingerless Mitts. I have only knitted a few so far but I have loads queued in my Ravelry. I love the how quickly you can knit them up for gifts or simply just for keeping your hands warm when your on the computer or reading or even on a cold day.

It's 10 days before Christmas and I still have 3 pairs of Mitts to make but I am not worried :O) they knit up pretty quickly. Thats one of the nice things about Mittens are Hand warmers.

My first Mittens where a basic pattern but I am very proud of them. Since my first pair I have so far made Fetching, Twisted Rib , Cabled Fingerless Mitts and also mittens for toddler which where a treat to knit.

I think my favorite so far would have to be the Twisted Rib warmers which where done in Noro Silk Country (yummy) the yarn is absolutely gorgeous the mixture of Silk and Alpaca are very nice to knit with and a dream to wear.


I really want to try stranding and I think I will eventually but for now I am happy to knit up the one in my queue. All of which will make excellent gifts. I would love to make myself a pair in Garnstudio Drops Silke Alpaca 20% silk and 80% baby alpaca ohhh my so so soft.:O) :O) but instead of knitting with the yarn I keep it next to my bed and constantly touching it :O).

Question of the Week # 6

The topic is music this week:

Q:Of all the bands/artists in your cd/record collection, which one do you own the most albums by?
A:Honestly and without any apologies it is Celine Dion and my favourite song is the Power of the dream

Q:What was the last song you listened to?
A:Take a Bow by Rhianna

Q:What’s your favorite local band?
A:Krosfyah

Q:What’s the worst CD/record/etc. you’ve ever bought?
A:Honestly I don't buy music unless I like it

Q:What was the first single/album you ever bought?
A: I hope you guys can hear me scratching my head because I just can't remember (lord am i getting old)

Uk Swap Question of the week #5

Quick fire questions this week, based on a game I've played with friends whilst on (very long) car journeys!

Choose one - don't think just choose...

1. Stop or go?

2. Going out or Staying in?

3. Small town or big city?

4. Happy or sad?

5. Straights or Circulars?

6. Red or Blue?

7. Seaside or countryside?

8. Fish or chips?

9. Surprises or plans?

10. Wine or beer?

11. Sweaters or cardigans?

12. Pizza or Pasta?

13. Chopsticks or fork?

14. Early Bird or Night Owl?

15. Knitting or crochet?

16. Hot or cold?

And now for the picture part of this quiz (copied from a meme that's going around at the moment)

a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.

b. Using only the first page, pick an image

c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker.

1.Stop Procrastinating 2. Romantic and refreshing jump 3.Small town Saturday night 4.Do the happy happy dance 5.Circular staircase at light house 6.Blue and White 7.Maltese Countryside 8.Chocolate chip muffin 9.Little Surprises 10.Wine On The Vine 11.Printed silk cardigan 12.London Pasta Week: Day 1 13. And unto Edward appeared a fork 14.Fred the Night Owl15.Knit kit girls 16.Cold feet at Multnomah Falls

Uk Swap Question of the week #4

Hey all I really have not post a real post here in ages but that's just because I have been so busy since returning to the UK job hunting and all and then I threw my back out and have been in bed for the past 2 weeks almost all day just barely trying to answer the swap questions and maybe a moment or two on KH and Ravelry but I promise as soon as I am better I will fill you all in on every boring thing that has been going on in my knitting life.

Here are this weeks questions.

A knitting theme this week...

Q:What is your favourite thing that you have knit? (It might not be your favourite thing to wear but it was the most enjoyable to knit).

A:My favorite thing so far that I have knitted would have to be my pinwheel Blanket because it was different from at the hats I had knitted before,

Q:What is the worst thing you've ever knit?
A;A scarf I made from Fuzzy yarn I bought from the 99p store it is so darn scratchy I will never wear it I wouldn't even give it to my worst enemy

Q:What are your favourite knit blogs?

A: I read lottts of Blogs but I can't say that I have a favourite as I learn alot from all of them.

Q:What is the most amazing knitted thing you have seen (This Ravelry thread might help)
A:I just can't make up my mind at this point....but if I do make my mind up I will edit this post.

Q:What is your favourite knitted item to wear? Post a picture if you can

A: My most favorite knitted item would have to be my Cowl it keeps me so warm. Fortunately for you guys I don't have a pic of me in it. whew ( Not into to taking photos of myself)

Uk Swap Question of the week #3

Here are the questions for week #3 of the UK SWAP.

Is there a TV programme you watch religiously?
Sex In the City
CSI Miami
How to look good Naked

What TV programme(s) do you avoid like the plague?
Anything Scary for example Dr Who

Is there a TV programme that you find works particularly well for knitting along to?
I honestly don't do much knitting while I watch Tv

What was/is your favourite kids TV programme?
When I was a child I loved Sesame Street and as an adult I still love it!!

UK Swap Question of the Week #1

As a part of the UK Swap there will be competitions going on . this question of the week is the first such competition, so here are the first questions:

What are you doing to participate in WWKIP day on Saturday?
I knit everywhere all the time so therefore I have a knit n public daily. As for the WWKIP I am not quite sure as yet, I have a wedding to go to on Saturday so I don't think that is an appropriate place for knitting but if I did knit it would definitely be the strangest place I ever knitted. (I will post a pic of wherever I knit on Saturday)

What is the strangest place you have ever knit?
Let me see so far I would have to say "no strange place as yet unless you consider the bathroom to be strange"

Later folks

Pimping the Swap!!!

The purpose of the contest is to spread the word about the UK Swap and generate interest on the Swap Blog. Anyone (living anywhere) can promote the swap and participate in (and win) the contest. However, only those living in the UK will be able to join the swap.

Pimp the Swap on your blog or website. Post a message and a button telling everyone that we’re doing a UK based Knitter’s Swap from June - September. Tell them Sign-ups begin on May 19th, 2008 and close on June 2nd.



Ways you will be entered in the draw for a fabulous yarny prize:


1.Posting a message on your blog (make sure to leave a comment here telling us you did so!)
2.Having other people comment here that they found out about the Swap from your blog/website. (One extra entry for every person that says you sent them).
3.Note: Hosts will not be entered into the contest, but don’t let that deter you from telling us where you found out about the swap!

The Prize?

One skein of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Lightweight in colourway January One.

Now, go forth my yarny-friends and PIMP THE SWAP!

P.S. Contest begins today (Wednesday 14th May) and ends Monday 2nd June at midnight! (When sign ups close). The winner of the Pimp the Swap contest will be announced before matches go out in the second week of June.

CHALLENGE

For the first three people that reply to this post, and who re-post this challenge: you win!!!
For your prize, I will send you a gift.
It might be something I’ve made, or something cool from my hidden stash of fabulousity. It might be a mix CD, or a rubber duck, or a book I think you might enjoy. A love letter, a useful object, or something else that is awesome or maybe just taking up room in my house.
Whatever it is, I promise I will get it to you in 365 days of your posted comment or less, and I will need your snail mail.
The only thing you need to do to receive your gift is PARTICIPATE.
Be one of the first three journalers to reply to this, (make sure I can contact you via e-mail) and post this very same thing in your journal, and YOU are the lucky giftee.
Just ‘cuz.
Because you get what you need when you ask, and because it’s fun to give people stuff.I accepted the challenge from Lizzie at Lizzie's Loose Ends. If you accept the challenge, you need to link to me showing you accepted the challenge from this blog.

My Funny Valentine

Hi everyone

HAPPY VALINTINES DAY.I am proud to present "My Funny Valentine" my blogs first competition all in honor of LOVE. The winner will receive 2 sets of stitch markers 12 in total of course the theme being love these stitch markers will show that theme.

The rules are simple just post your answer to my question here on or before the 29th of febuary 2008. I will take all the name of those who participated into a hat I and the fist name pulled will be the winner!!!

So here is the question ?????

What is the most selfless or exuberant or craziest or most outreageous or silly or embarassing or unique thing you have ever done in the name of LOVE???

Please don't be shy get involve and post your answers I can't wait to read what you guys write I am sure your answers will be interesting.

A Cowboy's Wife Contest

A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible!

The Prize:
The winner will receive a brand new

Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt. Eclectrics Stand Mixer, Pineapple Yellow!!

About the mixer:
From Hamilton Beach’s “Eclectrics” line, this all-metal stand mixer comes with a host of accessories - a Flat Beater for cakes and cookies, a Dough Hook for bread and a Wire Whisk for whipped cream or pudding. The 4.5-qt. stainless steel bowl comes with a Pouring Shield that helps prevent splattering while in operation. The pouring shield has a built-in chute for adding ingredients. Powered by 400 watts, the stand mixer has a two-way mixing action to ensure all ingredients are incorporated into the mix. The quick-release, tilt-up head assists when removing the bowl. 9 x 14 x 14-in. When you’re ready for a kitchen re-do, don’t call in the carpenters! Instead, “counterscape” your kitchen with Hamilton Beach’s retro-designed, affordably priced electrics in happy, sun-saturated colors. Their “Eclectrics” line includes updates to those classic appliances from the 1950s. All of their “Eclectrics” are available in six colors: Apple Green, Moroccan Red, Pineapple Yellow, Intrigue Blue, Sugar White and Licorice Black.