Knitting

Ok everyone take a deep breath....


I have been knitting!

Not a major feat for most but since my life got flipped upside down last year knitting has not been at the top of my list. I have actually thought about ditching knitting all together. Giving away all of my yarn and needles, but I am glad I have not. I am finding joy in it again! As a matter of fact I am going to the studio to pick up more yarn!

Here is the most recent list:
washcloths
hat
market bag
wrap

Gotta make for Christmas:
Hat
scarf
mittens

I figure I will have good knitting on Friday night because I will not be sleeping too well. I am going to a sleep out to raise awareness to the homeless in Mooresville at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen! Anyone who knows me realizes that I must have a passion for MSK because I don't like to sleep in a sleeping bag and I HATE cold weather. The overnight low on Friday is a whopping 25! Yes folks, 25! I will be a human popsicle. I have a feeling that I will not be sleeping much that night so if my fingers dont freeze off then I will be knitting.
Stop by MSK to see all of us 'chillin' by the fire! (They are going to have a firepit to keep us 'warm'. Like a firepit will keep 20 or so people warm)

Knit on,
Maria

Summit Shawl

Three Goats Knitting group started the summitt shawl... I frogged once, and had to restart since it fell off my needles! Now I am frustrated with the lack of progress. I will not Snooze this one. I like this one. Just will take concentration to finish.
I never turned the heel of my Mystery KAL. Maybe I need to have a UFO party! Yes, that is exactly what I need, a UFO sleepover. You in? Call me if you are interested. Food, movies and knitting! Yippie! I love a plan.
Knit on,
Maria

Way too long.

I know I have not been a posting machine. With no internet at my house it is hard. The Three Goats Group will be starting a new KAL. I just love KALs. We will be knitting the Summit scarf/shawl! You can find the pattern on Ravelry or at Knitty.com join us if you like! It looks like our fearless leader Kat will be back to join us for knitting craziness! I have missed her sooooo much. She has the most amazing spirit and energy! Boundless energy! We had several old members join us for knitting on Thursday---it was good to see them again. It is great when friendships are not harmed by time and distance! It is so true that knitting joins us in a way that no other craft can. Just like a KAL we do the same project yet use differnt yarns, needles and tension---so too are the ladies in our group....different.

Knit on,
Maria

To you....

that follow my blog I am sorry that I have been sooooo slack.

I have finished the 'Angel Pocket' body all I need to do is do a decorative crocheted edging and send it off. I will definitely take pictures today. I will be at a ball field from 5-8 tonight so I have knitting time and outdoor lighting what could be better?
I am wondering what I am going to knit next...isn't that always the dilemma? I will search my queue tonight at knitting since I will be showing up late due to baseball. How is it I have a shop's worth of yarn a library worth of patterns and the internet and I don't know what to knit. Knit ADD, Craft ADD and Art ADD! Wow I am just all over the place these days. Not like that is anything new.

Here is a pic of my Owl hat. Of course you can't see the owl detail in the pic and it is hard to see in person but that is what I like. I have a feeling that I am writing this for a second time....have I posted it before or was that on Ravelry? Like I said ADD!!!

Knit on,
Maria

Stash busting!

What is my next stash busting project? I am thinking a blanket and start it on my camping trip this weekend. I have a yarn. Who knew I have a stash?

Angel Pocket

I am making an Angel Pocket for a Ravelry group Still Born & Still Loved. The yarn is donated so I thought this would be a great way to honor a baby. Just have to make the pocket and crochet the edges. I am very happy to make it!

"keep your friends close and your enemies closer"....

I do NOT break bread with enemies.
T.B. Do not think that there is any reason for us to speak. Liar...tread lightly.
I am done with you.
Knit on.