Random Friday…
Elspeth encouraged me to stay honest by flashing my WIPs…
From top left clockwise: Skyway Scoop, needs one arm hole and the neckline to be finished; Wear Everywhere Pullover, needs two sleeves and yoke to be completed; Flower of Life Scarf, needs another foot or so to be knit on it; Seraphim Shawl, I’m at about 60% completion and this is the project getting the bulk of my attention right now; Nautical Baby Hat, it’s barely started but goes pretty quickly if I’d just concentrate on it; Siren Socks, needs frogged at least partially and some redesigning done on it; Leaf Lace Shawl, needs some detective work to figure out where exactly I’m at and then lots and lots and lots more knitting on it as I believe I’m only at about 10-12%.
That doesn’t count my unmated Mitten from Halland, but that isn’t cast-on so is it a WIP??? ;-)
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Liz was not only wonderful company, but she brought with her things form Maryland, including that adorable tote bag (which will nicely hold some of those WIP out of sight so they can also be out of mind for a while < evil grin >)!
Inside were many things indicative of Maryland, including lots of crab stuff - a pot holder, some notecards, some soaps, an ink well (I adore using dip pens of all types too), a magnet with a corn chowder recipe on it. There is also a postcard of some of the unique lighthouses though the glare is bad on that as well as some salt water taffy. She also included some great yarn - some Trekking XXL in wonderful colors which I’ll probably knit socks for DH with and some gorgeous and drool worthy Synchronicity (along with a suggested pattern). Thank you so much Liz!
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Speaking of gifties, I’ll be finishing up the prize stuff for the 1000th commenter. There will be a hand bound knitting journal similar to this one, and some hand dyed sock yarn or roving depending on whether the winner is a knitter or a spinner. I’ll probably also throw in a little something “Colorado” since I’ve been in that mode lately. There are less than 25 comments until we reach that magic number!
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Also, I’m kind of late on this one, but I added so many new blogs to my subscriptions after seeing people respond to this that I thought it only fair to contribute my 2 cents worth as well…
~ Your finds must come from knit blogs.
~ You may not use a blog for more than one item-all items must come from different sources.
~ Finds can come from current entries or archives.
~ You must post your answers with the title of the blogs they were found on and a link to the blog/item (permalinks where appropriate) on your blog. If no permalink is available, give us the post date.
~ Do not steal anyone’s bandwidth-which means you should not hotlink pictures.
~ You need to comment [on JenLa's site] and let [them] know when you have completed this meme.
My finds:
1. A blog which you think people have not discovered.
I suspect if you’ve made it to read here you probably know of many more knitting blogs that I don’t know of so I doubt anyone I would mention would be undiscovered…
2. A blog whose author lives close to you physically. Just get as close as you can, it’s all relative.
The pithy newcomer to Ft. Collins, M&C of Milk and Cake is definitely the closest knit blogger that I know of. She moved here from the Pacific Northwest recently and has been attending SnB. She has an alarming number of interests that coincide with my DH.
3. An unusual or weird animal picture.
This may be considered cheating, but it has stuck with me a looong time. It’s a sheep in socks from Dogs Steal Yarn.
4. An entry that made you laugh and got you strange looks from family or co-workers.
Snow *always* makes me laugh. In fact, she can make me laugh until my sides hurt. This entry was one that I had to share with DH and he just didn’t find it funny. But again, it is one that has stuck with me for a while. In general, Snows’ snippets of conversations at her house always entertain me and often make me feel like I’ve gone back home to my parents’ house, LOL!
5. An idea you wish you’d thought of.
Hands down, Project Spectrum! I love the concept, it is like something I would come up with, yet I didn’t…
6. Something you’d like to knit.
Mata Hari, Odessa, Dale’s Gerbera…
7. A picture of something you consider beautiful.
I adore most of Margene’s photos of nature, but I’m always drawn to the juxaposition of running water and snow so the photo leading this post of hers really caught my attention.
8. A blog whose author you’d like to one day meet in person.
I would *adore* meeting Mim. We have so many things in common even beyond knitting that I think it would be wonderful to meet her. I’ve heard rumblings that you may be coming to CO for the Estes Park Wool market, Mim, is that true??? :-) There are of course many others on my blogroll whom I’d love to meet in person as well.
9. A blog of someone you have already met in person.
Of course, who else could I choose for this one but Lizzy B whom I just met this past weekend!
JenLa tagged everyone, so if you’re interested, go for it.
