'She's gone so now we can knit'

My watercolor painting of our experience of knitting at Three Goats Coffee and Espresso.

I decided that the color is just not right the values are too similar.

Knit on.

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No knitting...

This weekend yielded no knitting. Saying that about myself sounds a crazy as saying I went to a circus or a drag race. I don't go to either and if I do in the future I have been abducted by aliens and it is not me it is my clone. I did finish my latest book 'Devine by choice' by P.C. Cast. I love the main character, Shannon/Rhea. This was volume two of the series, I think there two more! I love reading a series when they have all been released so I can read the back to back.
Ok back to knitting. I splurged last weekend and bought four skies of Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grand...I know, I know. I need yarn like I need a hole in my head. But man that yarn is soft. And I found it in a nice purple! Not pale and muted like many of their other colors. This color 'pops' with out looking neon. Perfect for my skin tone. I really should get another skein for a hat. Ok I actually have picked out a short sleeve cardigan to knit this yarn. I think the yarn will be so warm and snuggle that I can layer it with long or short sleeves well in to the summer. Yes I still get chilled in July! And what could be better than alpaca?
I have yet to finish my KBC mystery KAL socks! Seriously what is my problem? Actually I know everyone else is done and I have just put the a side. If I remember correctly I did not pick up thr correct number of stitches on the heel. I will have to frog if that is the case.
I am waiting on my bunny! I need to do internet research. Getting a bunny just might be a great big mistake! But damn they are cute and soft. I wonder if it would sleep in my bed? It world definitely keep my feet warm. I am a bit concerned about the house training thing. I will not have an animal peeing or pooping in my house! I have been to people's houses that smell like a kennel and you can see the stains! That just grosses me out! And people that can't clean their house...grossness. I mean how hard is it to get a broom and a damp cloth and get to it?
Knit on,
Maria

Skirt

I am working on a skirt knit from strips of fabric. What a creation. Using a size 17 circular needle, I am making an A-line skirt. I am increasing on the sides and I think this will give it the width needed. I am sure that I will be adding elastic to the waist band.
I will be honest that this could be a disaster! I did not gauge it, I don't know if I should add additional increases and I left the ends and the knots showing to give it a ragged look! This could also be the neatest designs ever and my 'yarn' could make headlines!!! Just give me a runway and we will have one hell of a fashion show!

I finished A's hat. Camo-Acrylic but it is done! Now I am sure that we will not have anymore cold weather! Everyone just thank me for spring arriving early! Let me know if we need rain I will wash my car!!!

After the skirt I will get back to Icarus! Promise!

I hope that each and everyone of you have an Amazing day!

Knit on,
Maria

Camo Hat

Yes it is March and I am knitting a camo hat. The yarn is soft (acrylic) but I don't like the feel on my hands....not silk, cotton, wool or cashmere! But it is for a 7 year old that came home on Monday with a jacket and lost it in the first 10 minutes! Don't know how long this will last. It was only $4 at Hobby Lobby so not much of a loss. Yes, I had to buy yarn...I would not stock acrylic camo yarn! I have standards people.
I look forward to knitting tonight. I will enjoy the company and getting the hat finished. I will also miss those that can't make it.
I had a great time knitting with a new group on Wed morning. I met new people and got to catch up with an 'old' friend. I say 'old' because neither one of us is old! We just have not see each other too much.
I also saw three members of a group that I can no longer attend. They meet on Wed afternoon and as we all know afternoons are reserved for my boys!
To finish off this post...the gallery crawl is this Friday March 12th from 6-9pm. Stop by, meet the artist, knit a while, buy yarn and of course buy art!
Knit on,
Maria

Ravelry Group

We have not been knitting at Three Goats beacuse they have had live music. I found out that they have discontinued the music on Tuesdays! We can now knit at our favorite coffee shop again on Tuesdays! I will finish up my hat and start on A's hat tonight at Panera.
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Knit on,
Maria

Knitting?

I saw my knitting bag in the closet but didn't have time to knit due to the boxes that filled my new house. I will try to get in some knit time this evening. Sleep is much needed too. Knit vs Sleep?