Knitting after 30...

As you know right now I am pissed.  I will try not to rush in my effort to recreate my fantabulous post that just got erased.  I also have just learned...save to draft when typing and linking and toggling for a long time without lunch.

Let's see.  Color on Color progress.  I have finished sections 1 - 16 (am just about to start section 12)  I have run out of some of the colors, which I am going out to purchase this afternoon...but overall I am excited to see the progress and see the end in sight.  I hope to get it almost done by next Friday when mom comes into town, and I can get her help with blocking.

   I took a break from the Color on Color on 8/31 to start Tube Toporini to wear on my 30th Birthday bash night out.  I got some gorgous Karabella Aurora 8 yarn, which I love, love, love.  Can't wait to knit with it again.  The 2nd pic isn't the best, but it's the only one for the night out where you can see the tank.

Take a peek at my Birthday treats from Chuck and Rory:

I'm going to make this.

Next was a trip to the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival.  We had a great time looking at all the yarns, the sheep and watching the dog trials.  Couldn't leave these 3 skeins of chunky weight 100% wool tweed from Briar Rose Fibers there though.

I think they will make an awesome sweater for Rory.  I was thinking the same Corregated Assymetrical V-Neck I am making from Loop-d-loop.

I had been stressing for a while about what to knit for my sister-in-law's baby shower.  With gender up in the air, I just couldn't focus on a project.  In the end I decided to put together a box of all of Rory's favorites, and knit this cute little Bubby.  Rory had fun modelling with him.  (*Stashbuster...I used some Rowan wool/cotton from the stash...too bad I will have to make 10 more to finish the skein)

So last night when I ran out of yarn knitting Section 12 on my Color on Color.  I decided to just go ahead and cast on for Ruffles from Scarf Style.  This will be a gift for someone with an October birthday.  I purchased the suggested Classic Elite Premiere, and it is really soft.  I think this will be a fun, easy knit.

Finally, I have to say I have had a great week, really productive and busy.  Last week, I was experiencing one of those blue periods...but it feels so good to have gotten some things accomplished with my knitting, the garden, and with Rory.  This afternoon, I will also be heading to the post office to ship off my Sockapal2za Socks.  I hope my sock pal likes them.  I've been thinking about that Koigu ever since I finished. 

Now that wasn't so bad....if only I posted more often I won't have to update 3 weeks worth of knitting everytime I got on.  Here's to that.  And just a note...this is my 50th post. (Not counting the 23 on Everything Rory)  I have been on Typepad for 1 year, it's been fun, but I wish I could get into a more regular habit of posting.  I mean, we moved the computer into the kitchen for more easier access for God's sake. 

Comments

[Renada]

The Koigu socks looks great!! I'm sure they are going to love them. I love them..can you knit me a pair?? The yarn for Ruffles looks fabulous, soft and some sheen to it. I have Scarf Style, but I don't remember seeing that pattern. Time for a double take!

Oh, and a LYS up here is selling the kit for the color on color scarf. Couldn't imagine deciding on colors all alone...can't wait to see it all knit up.

[Phoebe]

Kari:
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE my sockpal socks!!!!!They fit like a glove and they look even better in person. The yarn is sooo yummy! I have koigu KPPM but I really like the feel of the Kersti. Thanks!
Now I get to come visit another person's blog.
Thanks so very much!
Phoebe

[teaching jobs overseas]

Wow, I'd really wish I am that good at knitting. But why would I'd be good if in the first place i do not know how to knit? I really want to learn the art of knitting because I think this will be great pass time and time killer for me. I ma looking forward for more tips about this wonderful hobby of housewives all over the world.