Knitting

I have been knitting! :)))
I will post pictures soon...I know I keep on saying it but I mean it.

Knit On,
Maria

Knitting

I have been knitting! :)))
I will post pictures soon...I know I keep on saying it but I mean it.

Knit On,
Maria

Working on my blanket.

Trust me I understand that it would be cheaper for me to buy a wool blanket than to knit my own but where is the fun in that? I have finished three sections of my blanket and hope to finish one more tomorrow. The only way I will get one more done is if I stay on vacation thru the afternoon. I am ready to get home and I am sure my hostess and host are ready for us to leave! I knit three hats and a purse for an upcoming wedding. So knitting has not taken a back burner recently. I am ready to get back to painting. Because summer knitting has never been my favorite. But I am doing what I can when I can! Meaning I could not bring my canvas and paints with me but yarn and needles travel well! I will post pictures soon! Knit On, Maria

New project

I have talked about it for years but I must embark on my 'new' project....my burial shroud. I am not sure the design. I have done research to traditional designs and I think mine will be different. It will be more like a sack. Slip in cinch at the bottom, having a closure at the top. Almost like a cocoon sleeping bag. I love new projects! New goals! Transitions in knitting!

Knit on,
Maria

Knitting classes...

I am working with Future Fashion Designers of Mooresville to determine if they would like to have me teach knitting classes. check out their website for details http://www.futurefashiondesigners.com/!

Knit on,
Maria

Rainbow scarf for Sidney

Just a quick pic...

Dec knitting

Ok I busted out five pair of gloves, one hat, two washcloths and started another scarf! Not bad for half knitting! Of course I don't have pics of three of the gloves, they were comission pieces. I will photo two of the gloves, the hat and what I finish this week.

Last weekend I was in Cherry Grove and went to A Stitch in Time in North Myrtle Beach----GREAT SHOP! Helpful staff and cheery customers. What a wonderful experience, my kids hung out, my boyfriend slept in the sofa in the sun! I only made one small purchase?!?! Of course I must purchase at each shop I visit, at least this time I remembered I am on a strict budget. I hate budgets. I heard one lady say that her new years resoulution was to knit all of her luxury yarns that she has purchased over the years. I like that thought but some yarns are just best left in their natural state---in a ball or skein to look at.

Knit on,
Maria

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.

Liar, liar pants on fire

I normally don't like to 'call people out' in public but I am angry. T.B.---you are a liar. I have sat by and heard from several sources what you have said and up until this point it has just been you running your mouth trying to make yourself look better. Now I have found out that you lied. You lied to people I know, you lied to people I have never even met before. I understand that you have a very low self esteem but how low will you go to try to raise yourself up in others eyes? For those that read this and have any knowledge of the situation---you have been lied to. Over and over again. I hope that you keep your distance from her, before you get caught in her 'drama'. I would never do the things that she has said that I have said. I am sorry that some of you believed her. That you were influenced by a liar. Even when she has said that people are not prizes and that she has not spoken ill of me.  T.B. I feel so sorry for you. You are a sad, insecure and at times just mean person. You have manipulated everything!  I am sure that you feel good about yourself for everything but I just don't see how; your 'friends' are only your friends because they do not know the truth. 
Well, I must go now. Have a great weekend. My Spring Break began yesterday and I am loving it!
Knit on,
Maria

'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.

hola! hello

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