One Knutty Knitter

Friday Fill-Ins #76

1. Visiting the British Isles is high up on my bucket list.
2. My favorite quote is "It's like he's channeling dead stupid people"; it's from The Venture Brothers - episode "The Trial of the Monarch".
3. Reading other knitting blogs inspired me to start blogging.
4. Strawberries are best with homemade icecream and shortcake.
5. I was shopping in a Korean market in the last dream I remember having.
6. The most enjoyable time to go for a walk is in the morning when it's cool.  Other people are out walking, everyone is happy and are always happy to say "Good Morning".
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to finishing my hand knitted girly Boy Scout Socks, tomorrow my plans include spending some time with my husband (I feel as if I haven't seen him all week - I've been so busy) and Sunday, I want to start a new pair of socks!

Friday Fill-In #75

1. Idle hands are just taking a break from knitting.
2. I love the smell of scented soap in the shower.
3. My favorite time of the day is when no one else is up and the house is peaceful.
4. The last tea I drank was plain old unsweetened iced tea.
5. I like to try and get organized in the Summer.
6. My mother always said good girls don't chew gum.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to knitting, knitting and more knitting, tomorrow my plans include working at a benefit for the families who lost homes in the fires here last month and Sunday, I want to mop the kitchen floor!

Friday Fill-In #74

1. For me monotony is the opposite of creativity.
2. Wicked was the last excellent book I read.
3. I like fill-ins because they make me think about things I might not think about.
4. In nature I like looking at all the little things - bugs, flowers, the shape of a leaf...
5. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert should win the US elections.
6. The last time I laughed with all my belly was watching the Daily Show.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to setting up camp, tomorrow my plans include the last camping trip of the year with my Girl Scout troop and knitting, knitting, knitting and Sunday, I want to rest!

K is for..... (like duhhh) Knitting!

     

Photos from my current class at Knit and Stitch.  I'm teaching beaded knitting. 

The project is a feather and fan scarf. 

As you may have gathered, since after all this is a knitting blog, I am a knitter.  I'm a passionate knitter.  Knitting helps me relax and unwind.  It helps me to escape from the ever-present stress in Troop Committee meetings.  While I have known how to knit for over 30 years, I've only become passionate about knitting, some in my home might say obsessed with knitting, in the past few years.  My lastest joy is sock knitting.  Toe-up sock knitting to be more prescise.  Last night I found what I believe will become my favorite bind off for toe-up socks.  It's not the first time I've searched and searched for something and ended up at Grumperina's blog.  Guess I should check in on what she's up to a little more often, eh?

Nothing Can Happen More Beautiful Than Death...

On Saturday, May 25, death harkend my door with the weapon shown above!

I couldn't be more pleased.

I was killed by my assassin's assassin, Beekie1eye, who also sent along a lovely orchid cactus cutting.

Friday Fill-Ins #73

1. On my laziest day I like to knit and watch tv!
2. Cleaning the kitchen makes me feel like I'm being productive.
3. I love little babies and big bowls of mocha ice cream.
4. This summer I want to get my studio organized.
5. Roaming on the Internet made me start my blog.
6. Red grape tomatoes and orange bell peppers will be on our dinner salads tonight.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spending time with my husband, tomorrow my plans include hooking up with Mimi and Sunday, I want to see the new Indiana Jones movie!

JACON Joy!

We had a blast!  I'll be adding a photo album and uploading pics to it over the next few days.  But for starters --- here are the kids

Kai was cosplaying as Major Kusanagi from The Ghost in the Shell.   Here's a pic of what she looks like.

Friday Fill In # 72

1. There is absolutely NO way you can get me to feed my son's snakes!
2. The end of school reminds me that summer is almost here!
3. I cannot live without my family (and my knitting).
4. Dutch oven cooking and backpack camping are two things I'd like to try.
5. When life hands you lemons duh, make lemonade!
6. Summers with my Aunt Alice is my favorite childhood memory.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to the chaotic drive to Orlando, then hopefully relaxing at the hotel, tomorrow my plans include JACON and Sunday, I want to rest! 

I'm taking Kaitlyn and two of her friends to Orlando for the weekend to attend this convention.  Been working on Kai's costume for the past couple of days!  Check back for all of the exciting pics on Monday!

WIP Wednesday

Wowza!  Yes, I know that the faint of heart have now suddenly fallen over from shock of multiple recent postings to the old bloggero!  Hang on to your hats...

This is a shawl based on the current class I'm teaching at Knit and Stitch. Worked with Malagrigo Silky in the colorway Acorn.	The dreaded Detonator. Please, kill me! I'm not loving this!	I'd much rather be working on this plain jane sock for Kai!

J is for...

Jewelry....

I like to make my own.  One of my favorite things to make is bracelets.  Some of my favorite beads to work with include Swaroski Crystals, freshwater and/or glass pearls with a few gemstones thrown in here and there.  I have  also taught many of these peices at Baker's in Merritt Island.