Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Still here...

Wow...has it been more than 2 weeks since I last posted? Work has been busy getting ready for the holiday season. Needless to say, I have gotten minimal knitting done. A row here and a row there is all I have been able to manage with Haiku. I would post a photo but not much to see there yet. I've finished through the back and am on the left armhole. I'm hoping between cooking and visiting tomorrow, I'll be able to finish this thing. It really is quite an easy project and the average knitter would most likely finish this thing in a couple of days as compared to my weeks.

I heard somewhere the other day that we make time for the things that are important to us...so in preparation for being free to knit, I've been cleaning and organizing this mess...





It's just a matter of throwing out stuff and keeping only what is absolutely necessary. It does feel much better. I can actually walk across the floor without breaking or slipping on something! My yarn is in one large bin and a couple of overnight-type luggage. All my knitting supplies are in their own place and not strewn here and there. What is it they say? Cleanliness is next to godliness? Well, here's praying my knitting goddess is happy with my diligence!

Now when I find a free moment, I'll have both mental and physical space to knit!

Have a wonderful and happy holiday everyone!

Monday, November 08, 2004

Poetry?

So I have managed to at least finish one side, through the armhole and part of the neck edge on the back of the Haiku for my niece. I did not want to have to order new yarn for this project and was able to find the Paris Rainbow by Plymouth in my stash. I bought this yarn at a yarn shop here where the owner is allergic to wool...she only carries cotton and synthetics. Mostly the fun and fuzzy yarn to crochet leis, which is hugely popular in our state. Most of the shops here cater to the lei-makers. It is very frustrating when you need a quick-fix of fiber and can't get what you want. I've resigned to on-line yarn shopping and learned to appreciate my mailman while being patient.



As you can see, this yarn isn't the best to show off the box stitch. But it is soft and light enough for our winters here in Hawaii. I love this project because it is very easy. At least for now until I reach the buttonholes and start the seaming. Then I'm sure you will hear a different story.



I was wandering today when it will be that I am expert enough to get through a project without some sort of drama. I'm still trying to figure out and have used every resource I have at home to learn the p3tbl from the Oli tank. I spoke to a knitter from our Honolulu group and I am trying to find a time to get together with her so that I can see how this is actually done.

And I wander...how many knitting books are enough? Here are the latest to be added to my collection...Textured Knits by Julia Cooper and The Yarn Girls' Guide To Kid Knits by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs. Both, in my opinion, are great. The first has some great cardigan designs and the latter has the cutest knitting for little ones...I want to knit it all.



Of course, the answer to my question of how much is enough? It's never enough. I can't seem to get enough of knitting...books, fiber and knitty doo-dads!

***I'm still reeling after last weeks election and although I realize moving on is paramount to changing our world, I have to mention how totally uplifted I am with the vision of many in the knitting community. I'm sure you may have already seen and read some of these blogs and links. But just in case you haven't, I have a couple of my favorites here for you...

Kerstin at At My Knits End

Geogia at On My Mind

Plus some information at Operation Truth, Turn the Tide Campaign, and ZNet.

Thursday, November 04, 2004

Back to our regular programming...

Finally, finally done! Finishing feels great. Here is the model shot by Olivia. I did not even have to prompt her for this one...



And here is a close-up of the underarm finishing. I may rip this part of the tank out and start over. But not for awhile, I just want to be finished with this one for now.



Some photos of mini-projects I knit to get me through all the election drama yesterday. A couple of practice swatches. The first is a basketweave stitch I found in 365 Knitting Stitches A Year. The heart swatch is from Debbie Stoller's Stitch and Bitch. The purple is an unknown acrylic from my mother's stash and the brown is a mystery wool from my bag of leftovers.



I used Crystal Palace cotton chenille for this scarf. It is suppose to be shipped to the east coast for a Christmas gift but I may decide to rip it. I doubled the yarn and the pattern is something I had written down in my notes. It is so heavy, I don't think it would be comfortable at all!



There was a bit of joy amongst all the nail-biting on Tuesday. I received my first order from Elann.



Not quite sure what I'll do with these, but I like the colors(can't seem to stay away from the oranges and pinks) and wanted to make them mine before they were all gone. I love the prices and I received my order in a matter of days.



I am working on something new for my brand-new baby niece, Jordyn. I know it is still too soon for her to wear, but I needed something simple and quick to get me through the next couple of weeks. I chose Haiku from the first issue of Knitty. I'll try to have photos up soon.

Have a great weekend everyone...

Wednesday, November 03, 2004

Do Not Lose Heart...

I received this bit of inspiration from a dear friend. I am feeling extreme sadness at the outcome of our election. Yet am uplifted in knowing that I was not alone in the pursuit for change in our nation, that a great many of us worked hard to make our voices heard. Let's continue to work for our future...


ed & oli


"History is not over. It is, instead, ours to make." ~ Michael Albert

"It's a poor sort of memory which only works backward" ~ Cheshire Cat

"Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Keep on...

Monday, November 01, 2004

Don't forget to vote tomorrow!

Get to the polls!
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