Rat Race continues

I have not 'worked' on Rat Race like I was hoping I could. Life is getting in the way of knitting. Trying to make time to knit when all I want to do is write and cry is not easy. Knitting is calming, yes. But it allow my mind to wander too much. And that brings tears. I will not have time for that soon. My knit club is starting the Knitters Brewing Company Mystery Sock KAL, and I am learning to do two at time on two circular needles. So to keep up I need to work extra! It is good for me to have a goal. I need a goal.
I have not posted pics in a while.....so today I will take some. A goal.
Knit on.
Maria

Rat Race

I have begun knitting the Morehouse Farms Rat Race Scarf. Why it makes me smile I will never really know. But it does. I should have it done in two more days. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
Then on to my 10 in 2010. I have joined this group on Ravlery. My queue seems to be filling at an ever expanding rate and my fingers just don't work that fast. Remember I have two kids, a job and blogging. I will make the Phenomenon mittens next. Of course our 3 Goats group is doing the Knitters Brewing Co. mystery KAL socks. We will start that next week. Finish rats, start mittens and socks by next week! I love when a plan comes together!
Knit on,

The Panthers Game

The Panthers are winning the Giants game!
I have been busy this week knitting slippers for customers! I love to knit slippers. They are quick and to know that someone will love them for years is wonderful. Many times if you knit something for someone it is a 'fashion' item. And slippers are not 'fashionable' they are functional. And they are a wonderful! If you don't have a pair and need one let me know. If you want to knit it your self just remember to follow the pattern---don't think about why you are doing what they ask for just do it.

I am sketching a pattern right now. A cape! Of course. I love capes! You look amazing in a cape. You look fashionable and stylish. Let's just see if I can get the math worked out and actually get a pattern written.

Ok knitters. Call me if you need yarn. I have my stash at the gallery!

Knit on.

Snow?

And we wait to see if it will actually snow in Mooresville, NC. It did snow but now it is rain and the kids are out early from school! So we are off to a movie.
I finished the Cowl for Becky. Now I need to make something for my sister. I am thinking a cowl too but I don't know if she will wear it.
I will take pictures as soon as the sun peeks out again. I hate indoor bad lighting pictures.
Thinking about all my knitting friends and I am hoping that you are having a great knitting day!
Knit on,
Maria

Commission work

Personal projects are on hold right now. I am working on a hat and two pair of slippers for commission! It gives me a solid goal. I will have to hat done today and start on the slippers tonight...that is if I get off the computer!
Oh, the Tuesday night Three Goats group has decided on a KAL. We are going to do the Knitters Brewing Company Mystery Sock KAL. It starts on Jan 15th. We will be adding a topic on Ravelry under our group so you can keep up with the progress there too!
Knit on,
Maria

Knitting

Who has time to knit these days?

Three Goats Knitting Group

Thanks ladies for coming to the house last night. I know that we needed to change the venue for the 'open mic' at the shop. I would not have been able to knit with you if you didn't come to the house. I needed to knit with you ladies this week. Your energy is addictive.
A, I hope that we don't scare you off with all this divorce talk. I don't want that to be the focus of our knitting but sometimes it seems as though it is the only thing on my mind.

T, What color slippers do you want? I have one other pair to make first then I will get on yours.

Once again thanks ladies for keeping me sane!