Wipit Wednesday

Well, being that it is wip it Wednesday here in bloggy land, here are my wips! First up we have my dh's hunting socks, using Jiffy thick yarn, why are you using this yarn Niki? I here you all asking, because,it is his fault!!! He wanted a pair of hunting socks, but in the same sentence told me I have too much yarn, and needed to use up some that I have before I buy anymore. Sooooo, I used the thickest yarn I had( because he will be wearing them inside his shit kickers). I am making the pattern up as I go along. It took me like 28 times of ripping them out after 4 inches of work, because I couldn't get them the perfect width, I do NOT want him complaining that they are falling down inside his boots. They are turning out very nice I might add...Next in line is the tank top I am making to maybe wear to the Fiber Arts Fair in Hemlock on the 15th of this month. I am using Noro ribbon yarn in Gisha color 102. I am loving this yarn! gonna have to get me some more.And then, we have my poncho that I am making to maybe wear to said Fiber Arts Fair. I am using Sari silk recycled yarn. I am loving the way the colors are pooling and striping, and cannot wait till it gets finished!!!Well, gotta go check on the zucchini bread.

Book reading list

So, I have a few books lined up to read next, and was wondering if anyone was interested in doing a read along with me? If so, leave a comment, and I can set it up. Here is my book list

Right now, A walk in the woods by Bill Bryson
http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Woods-Rediscovering-Appalachian-Official/dp/0767902521/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-5113098-1029715?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188311659&sr=1-1

Next ( because I finally pryed it from my sons grip) Harry Potter and the deathly hallows
http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Deathly-Hallows-Book/dp/0545010225/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-5113098-1029715?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188311737&sr=1-1

Then I will be reading Robinson Crusoe
http://www.amazon.com/Robinson-Crusoe-Norton-Critical-Editions/dp/0393964523/ref=sr_1_4/102-5113098-1029715?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188311810&sr=1-4

Then we can go from there. What do you think?

Yarn Review Monday!

I have decided that I want to make Mondays into yarn review days! Every Monday I will let you know what yarn/yarns I am working with and let you know what I think of them! This week I am actually working on three different projects. The Fiber Art Fair in Hemlock NY is on the 15th, and I have nothing to wear! So instead of going necked, I am knitting 2 things for it. I am making a poncho out of recycled silk sari yarn in case it is chilly that day, and I am also making a tank top in Noro Gisha ribbon yarn.

Lets start with the sari silk yarn! I LOVE it! Once I figured out how to ball it and how best to use it, I want more!!! Let me make a couple og suggestions while using this yarn. I would not recomend creating something that will be up close and personal on your skin. I have noticed that there is alot of straw throughout it. I left the straw flecks in because I think it adds to the originality of the yarn, but I wouldnt want it scratching my chest or back. My next suggesion is do not make anything with this yarn using garter stitch. I made a scarf using garter, and while it is pretty, the colors muddled and was not happy. My thirr suggestion for this yarn, if you are making anything heavier than a dishcloth, do it on circ needles!!! My hands kept gowing numb from the weight until I moved to circs, now it is smooth sailing! I think everyone should try this yarn at least once! The texture and colors are never the same, and I love how it gets thin, thick, and even the unraveled places make it come alive!!!


Ok, lets move on to the Noro Gisha ribbon yarn, I have colorway102, it is green and golds! It is stunning. I really thought I would have a hard time using this,but again, I am going to add this yarn to my "yep, gonna get some more of this" list! Ok, some suggestions! Do NOT use bamboo sticks! It catches on the slikiness and flutteryness of the ribbon. Do not knit only in garter, I tried following the pattern I am doing, which is all garter and ended up changing it to stockinette, again the colors looked muddled. Maybe its just a verigated thing? I was surprised however to read that this yarn is 34% rayon 33% cotton and 33% polyester. I thought, and was told it was silk, but it is no big woop. So, yes, I think that if you havent tried this yarn, then it is worth trying out!

That is all for today, I have got a sink full of dishes calling me, and the boys have to start their evening lessons soon, so I will see you soon! Have you used either of these yarns? Let me know what you thought! Are you planning on using these yarns? Tell me about that too!!! Interaction is my favorite lol.

Have you seen this contest?

The owner of this kitten knits is having her blogiversery contest! Make sure to visit her and leave her a comment! She was tying to hit the 50 comment mark, last I checked she had 85, woohoo!!! So go, go mingle, did I mention she also has the coolest patterns on her blog? You will be happy you visited!!!
http://www.thiskittenknits.com/

Showing off the kids, and swap goodies! Mrs. Faith I hopr your not peeking!!!

FO Thursday!!!!

Well, today is Finished Object Thursday, and I have a couple to show off. First is my yoga socks, and second is the hat and scarf I made for my 5 year old son Joseph. I let the boys pick out thier own yarns, and out of all the yarns in the world, he chose a red and blue acrylic regular worsted weight. He just loves the way they turned out! He is so easy to please,lol. Here ya go!!!

Book update and WIP Wednesday!

I am just loving the book I am reading! I really thought when I chose it that it would be a basic documentary of the trail itself, and it is, but with a twist by the author. He is actually a very funny man, and I have gotten just past the beginning of the 2nd chapter, I have giggled at least 7 times,lol. I think I like it so much, because not only is it imformative about the trail, the background of the trail and the forestry agency, but it also has a personal aspect to it. I look forward to reading more! If this is not on your "to read" list, might I suggest putting it there!!!

Ok, it is WIP Wednesday and I have been working very hard on http://cast-adrift2.blogspot.com/2006/01/yoga-socks-pattern.html

I am using Unger yarn in Cappacino(sp?) and am loving it! I have alot of different yarns in 1-2 skeins, and plan on using alot of them to make mor of these, as well as making some pedicure socks from knitty.com. http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/PATTpedicuresocks.html

I plan on starting a pair tonight!

Here are some pics of my wip yoga socks!