Sunday, February 15, 2009

Why yes, there HAS been progress!

I finished the Right Front on the Central Park Hoodie (rav link) and actually sat down to block the fronts and the back before starting the sleeves. So here is where the trouble started. Two packages of T Pins is not enough to properly pin down sweater bodies (note to self:get some more T pins!!!), so I had to fenangle it just a tad.



Second, you may recall my little mess up with the binding off for the neck on the left front? Well, it's a bit obvious, and no amount of blocking will fix it. Question is: how much do i really care? It's gonna be hidden by the ribbed button band anyways. Meh.



And from the photo, you can see that the back is quite obviously two toned. No worries, the whole sweater is gonna take a plunge into a dye bath to make the color change less obvious, and it IS on the back, so it will be hidden by the hood.

And, I did make a little progress on Mother's Anastasia socks. It's a wonder how many sixteenths of an inch you can add while listening to books on tape. :/



Why yes, it IS a toe! And you know what? Both the toes are done! *squeeeee*



Now, if only I can get to the heel tonight, and then finish the rest on Monday. *looks at clock* umm....

In other news, I did order a bunch of blanks, so that next weekend I can spend dyeing and putting things up on my Etsy shop. I got a new bag from Xcessrize Designs and I must say, this woman can SEW! The bag is perfect! Picture Here

And then I bought a row counter bracelet. I've wanted one for a while, but never really found one that was pretty enough to pass as just regular jewelry. But I found one while surfing Etsy, and will certainly post pictures upon receipt of the loveliness

Friday, February 13, 2009

Spring Patterns to Buy

I can't see buying the entire booklet, but I would like to get Mioska from Berrocco's Boooklet #285 Linen Jeans. Mioska is a really pretty camisole pattern, perfect for my summer dress code. Of course, I may just have to stop by Bad Woman Yarn or Weaving Works to see if they have it, simply for the fact that I respect copyright laws, and the designers that are protected by it.

I wonder how much the book costs....

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Two Things of Note

1) I must say that Eric, of Cables and Lace has now reached my "favorite person on the face of the planet" category. Through a series of conversations (not only with the sock club mix up of 2008) he has graciously helped me with information seeking regarding my Etsy shop, and the next steps I should take. Many thanks to Eric and his gracious nature. (BUY HIS STUFF) I've loved everything that I've ever gotten from his shop, and he himself is a gracious, generous, and downright awesome guy!

2) the Knit Kit I want one. Now. Before flying in July. I want one!!! And why the hell has no one come up with this before?? It's an amazing idea, and TSA approved. Best thing since sliced bread, methinks!

oh yeah, and I was trolling etsy, and may have ended up buying a bracelet...a row counter bracelet. it's pretty. :D

Monday, February 9, 2009

Weekend plans accomplished

I feel great. It's Monday morning, and I got a lot done this weekend!

The only thing I didn't do was get some yarn dyed up for the shop. I am excited about a commission for more yarn that will soon be on the way though!

I did play with my spinning wheel, but am still figuring out how to get the ratios right so that the yarn will wind onto the bobbin without over spinning. It's a work in progress, but it is SO exciting!

I did make some progress on the Anastasia socks for mom's birthday, with the toes being done, and then starting the pattern on the instep. Didn't really work on the Central Park Hoodie, but did get a zipper in the perfect color for it! :D

Bought more beads and supplies to get more stitch markers made over this week.

I feel fantabulous

Etsy Shop Now Up and Running!

I have items in my shop now! Pandora's Box of Fibers

Please note that there will be more items listed this week. Just as soon as there is enough light to get decent photos!

I also dye yarn, after starting with a custom request from Crafty Coug! If you want yarn, stay tuned to the shop, because I've got a gigantor shipment of blanks on the way, and the first series will be kettle dyed loveliness!

Friday, February 6, 2009

Weekend Plans 2/7

Saturday:
-Make more stitch markers and test drive them for the shop DONE!
-grab some more acid dyes and start test dyeing batches for the shop
-Update Ravelry again to reflect the mail this week
-laundry DONE!
-Play with spinning wheel!!! DONE!

Sunday:
-do my taxes DONE!
-dye my hair DONE!
-get pictures and post things in etsy shop. DONE!!

-make money from etsy shop

Obviously this is a rough outline

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Just a Reminder

Not all of the people in the knitting community are nice/good people. That is all...