...how is that for a super melodramatic title?
Turns out there were a large number of parents that want to volunteer for the library so it doesn't look like I'll be needed except as a possible alternate! Still on the parent committee though, and we've already had our first meeting and even helped out with the Terry Fox Run/Walk (if you're not sure what that is, check out this link: http://www.terryfox.org/SchoolRun/). The next couple of weeks will be busy with picture days, vaccination day and interim report card/bake sale duties.
Turns out there were a large number of parents that want to volunteer for the library so it doesn't look like I'll be needed except as a possible alternate! Still on the parent committee though, and we've already had our first meeting and even helped out with the Terry Fox Run/Walk (if you're not sure what that is, check out this link: http://www.terryfox.org/SchoolRun/). The next couple of weeks will be busy with picture days, vaccination day and interim report card/bake sale duties.
September yarn crush box came!
As pretty as the yarn is, (it's gorgeous, really, and great name!) I'm kind of bummed that it was sock yarn. I knew that was a possibility when I signed up, but I was hoping to avoid the sock yarn. The last thing I need added to my stash is sock yarn. Anywhooo, along with the yarn was a back issue of PomPom Quarterly and the patterns.
Seriously, how cool is that ^ It's a leather bracelet, that has inches (and cms) Beauty and function. It's already come in handy a number of times. I had mah knitter grab me one from one of the local yarn stores, but they also sell online!
*Funny isn't it? you read the word painstakingly and you know the definition, but until you actually do something taking care, and effort and going slowly (when haphazard is your usual modus operandi ) do you fully grasp what painstakingly actually means.
I really like the knit patterns from the September box; a hat and a matching pair of fingerless mitts. I'm pretty sure i'm going to make the hat, I've been planning on making a fingering weight hat for awhile, but I'll probably use stash yarn, instead of the yarn that came in the September box, because I'll already have a grey hat made from a lightweight yarn. I'll probably make the fingerless gloves as well, because I love fingerless gloves. OOOH! Maybe I should use that Fleece Artist sock yarn that has been languishing as the partially knit Be Simple that I know I'm never, ever going to finish!
FO! Finished those Tanis Fibre Arts sparkly plum socks. Washed 'em up, wore 'em with my chucks, felt super snazzy. I love, love, love having knitted socks to wear every day. Which is the only reason why I ever knit socks.
With the sparkly plum socks finished, I dug through the sock yarn stash and cast on a new vanilla sock using Biscotte&Cie yarn in Blue Pansy which is vry vry pretty self striping yarn. The yellow is a tad too neon, I'd prefer it muted, but that's my only complaint about the yarn. I was able to knit 3 inches of sock while I was at the Model Train Exposition with B last weekend
(There were "stations" set up where kids could build tracks with seating for the parents so I was able to knit while he played with trains). Over the rest of the week I was able to get through the heel and gusset and on Friday I actually finished the first sock.
I cast on the second sock right away because on Saturday, I planned to take B to the Autorama indoor car show at the Olympic Stadium (the big O to the locals, aka the big owe) and I wanted to have a sock to knit on while on the metro.
The car show was about as interesting as I expected (and by that, I mean I was hella bored) but B really enjoyed himself. He took lots of pictures, and even got to sit in two of the cars. Several of the car owners were pretty amused by his super serious expression while getting shots of his favourite cars from numerous angles, including the interiors. He's very into Buicks from the 50's and 60's, and Camaros from the late 60's and early 70's and Volvos from the 80's (he's got very specific tastes).
FO! Finished those Tanis Fibre Arts sparkly plum socks. Washed 'em up, wore 'em with my chucks, felt super snazzy. I love, love, love having knitted socks to wear every day. Which is the only reason why I ever knit socks.
With the sparkly plum socks finished, I dug through the sock yarn stash and cast on a new vanilla sock using Biscotte&Cie yarn in Blue Pansy which is vry vry pretty self striping yarn. The yellow is a tad too neon, I'd prefer it muted, but that's my only complaint about the yarn. I was able to knit 3 inches of sock while I was at the Model Train Exposition with B last weekend
The car show was about as interesting as I expected (and by that, I mean I was hella bored) but B really enjoyed himself. He took lots of pictures, and even got to sit in two of the cars. Several of the car owners were pretty amused by his super serious expression while getting shots of his favourite cars from numerous angles, including the interiors. He's very into Buicks from the 50's and 60's, and Camaros from the late 60's and early 70's and Volvos from the 80's (he's got very specific tastes).
Last weekend I had picked up the 58 Chevy sock as well, finished the cuff, and started working on the pattern. It was a turning into quite the sock blitz.
Until I noticed more splintering in my Chiaogoo patina bamboo needles. They are fantastic to knit with, and I totally would have labelled them my favourite needles for socks, but they keep splintering. It's super disappointing. I've not even had them that long. The first, smallish splinter actually smoothed itself out on the yarn of the first sock but now there are two more splinters, one larger splinter in particular that is catching and pulling the yarn. Not cool. I can't return them to the store because mah knitta picked them up for me at a store that is totally not local to me, and besides that, I've thrown away the receipt. Buying them "internationally" (aka not buying/living in United States) means I cannot contact the company for a replacement.
I'll see if I can smooth out the splinters with some sand paper, but it is very disappointing and as much as I loved my chiaogoos, I'll likely never buy the bamboo for socks again.
So I transferred the sock from the Chiaogoo to my HiyaHiya bamboo circs. And all was going smoothly until my needle snapped *sigh* Blitz over...
I don't even know how I did it. One minute I was happily binge watching VH1's I Love the 80's and knitting away, then next? Crack! Dammit. The sock is now back on the splintery chiaogoos and not being knit on.
I ordered a Knitter's Pride Dreamz fixed circular and a Knitter's pride Karbonz fixed circular in 2.25 mm. I have a set of Karbonz DPN's and several sizes of Karbonz in interchangeables, and they are in my top favourite needles, so I'm hoping that the fixed circs will be awesome as well.
And until, the needles come in the mail, my 58 Chevy sock is hibernating again.
So I transferred the sock from the Chiaogoo to my HiyaHiya bamboo circs. And all was going smoothly until my needle snapped *sigh* Blitz over...
I ordered a Knitter's Pride Dreamz fixed circular and a Knitter's pride Karbonz fixed circular in 2.25 mm. I have a set of Karbonz DPN's and several sizes of Karbonz in interchangeables, and they are in my top favourite needles, so I'm hoping that the fixed circs will be awesome as well.
And until, the needles come in the mail, my 58 Chevy sock is hibernating again.
So, I went back to knitting on Margot.
For a little bit. I did some increases to accommodate my chest, but only decreased 4 stitches when I got to the under bust area. I like the basic shape of Margot and don't want a particularly fitted sweater, this time around.
I only have about 4 inches of body to knit before splitting the hem, but, time has been scarce + sock blitz + I decided to rip out the edging on the All Year Cardy because it's been bothering me that I only knit an inch of ribbing when the pattern called for 2 inches. Yeah, even though I finished the bloody thing almost 4 months ago, and have worn it a bunch, it's been bothering me. So yeah, I had a hard time undoing the bind off, all kinds of stupidness like what I thought was the end of the bind off was not actually the bind off, but just another weaved in end. Then when I finally found the correct bind off, I had weaved it in soooo well that I had to cut parts. There was one part of the bind off where I actually had to cut a knot of my own damn hair out so I could pull out the stitches! It was super aggravating. I ripped out three rows, because in my vexed state, I just kept pulling stitches out willy nilly before I caught myself. I did painstakingly*, manage to get all the stitches back on the needles with only minor issues (yay crochet hooks). But then I only re-knit one row before I got tired and tossed it in the basket with my other wips.
I brought the sweater to Sunday stitch&bitch and knit on the edging.
Last night, I started the bind off, which I then finished this morning. Then, using 3.75mm dpns, I picked up 3 stitches on either side, and knit a 7" long I-cord.
When I tried it on, I hated how the I-cord looked tied, so I frogged them. The 2 inches of garter edge make the cardy sit better, so I really didn't need the ties. It didn't take much time, but I still resent that I wasted valuable knitting time on the I-cords.
Still haven't bought any yarn! I'm kind of having withdrawals though, hating all the yarn in my stash-which is bloody ridiculous. I have some really nice yarn, dammit! Haven't bought yarn, but did buy the coolest thing ever:
I only have about 4 inches of body to knit before splitting the hem, but, time has been scarce + sock blitz + I decided to rip out the edging on the All Year Cardy because it's been bothering me that I only knit an inch of ribbing when the pattern called for 2 inches. Yeah, even though I finished the bloody thing almost 4 months ago, and have worn it a bunch, it's been bothering me. So yeah, I had a hard time undoing the bind off, all kinds of stupidness like what I thought was the end of the bind off was not actually the bind off, but just another weaved in end. Then when I finally found the correct bind off, I had weaved it in soooo well that I had to cut parts. There was one part of the bind off where I actually had to cut a knot of my own damn hair out so I could pull out the stitches! It was super aggravating. I ripped out three rows, because in my vexed state, I just kept pulling stitches out willy nilly before I caught myself. I did painstakingly*, manage to get all the stitches back on the needles with only minor issues (yay crochet hooks). But then I only re-knit one row before I got tired and tossed it in the basket with my other wips.
I brought the sweater to Sunday stitch&bitch and knit on the edging.
When I tried it on, I hated how the I-cord looked tied, so I frogged them. The 2 inches of garter edge make the cardy sit better, so I really didn't need the ties. It didn't take much time, but I still resent that I wasted valuable knitting time on the I-cords.
Still haven't bought any yarn! I'm kind of having withdrawals though, hating all the yarn in my stash-which is bloody ridiculous. I have some really nice yarn, dammit! Haven't bought yarn, but did buy the coolest thing ever:
Seriously, how cool is that ^ It's a leather bracelet, that has inches (and cms) Beauty and function. It's already come in handy a number of times. I had mah knitter grab me one from one of the local yarn stores, but they also sell online!
*Funny isn't it? you read the word painstakingly and you know the definition, but until you actually do something taking care, and effort and going slowly (when haphazard is your usual modus operandi ) do you fully grasp what painstakingly actually means.
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