Yup, heres a name of a pair of socks that just called for trouble, which is exactly what I got! The floats on the inside at the gussets are too tight on both pair on both sides and so bye bye they are going!
Well, I think this is the first unintended frogging this year...and it only took me a bit over a month! Yeehaw!
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Time flies...
Wow, I was amazed at how quickly 2 weeks go by, especially when you're crazy busy. Which I, I mean, we are right now. Alot of the care taking for my grandmother has now landed on my husband and I, so that has been keeping us busy as has taking care of other things, like studying for my registration exam (which I'm not doing enough of in my opinion), and other various things.
High light of the last two weeks:
Went out and saw a few eagles.
Found my perfect buttons for my cardi that Im doing a redo on (fixing some of the annoying parts of it or maybe just putting on a button band and new buttons...we'll see. I feel I should fix all of it, as that would be the "correct" thing to do, but as there are *no* knitting police, we'll just wait and see what happens).
Started another damn project...no comment there...
Anyway Im outta here for now and will return sooner rather that later!
High light of the last two weeks:
Went out and saw a few eagles.
Found my perfect buttons for my cardi that Im doing a redo on (fixing some of the annoying parts of it or maybe just putting on a button band and new buttons...we'll see. I feel I should fix all of it, as that would be the "correct" thing to do, but as there are *no* knitting police, we'll just wait and see what happens).
Started another damn project...no comment there...
Anyway Im outta here for now and will return sooner rather that later!
Sunday, January 02, 2011
2011 and what I hope it brings...
Well, first things first...I am hoping to be able to maintain this blog better now that, finally and officially, Im done with school. I still have some studying to do for my registration test, but other than that, Im done.
So, first things first on what I'd like to accomplish this year:
1. Blog at least twice a month. I don't want to get overwhelmed on my first year of being done with school. I started school in 2005 and don't want to get bogged down with all the things I *want* to do, so slow and steady is the key!
2. Shop the stash! As you can see above, I have enough now for 4 sweaters, a few shawls and *gobs* of socks. I shouldn't have to buy anything unless its something specific to a project (like something for a baby present).
3. More family time. While I tried to maintain some amount of family time during these past few years, it has definitely diminished since my child hit middle school/junior high (whatever you'd like to call it). So Im therefore proposing a Sunday Movie Night and a Wednesday Family Night. This Sunday: Lord of the Rings Extended Version :-)
4. Project 365. In order to get me back doing something I loved doing way back when, I'm going to try to do the Project 365. In case you don't know, its taking a picture once a day, every day, for an entire year. I don't know if I can actually accomplish this or not, but I'm certainly going to try. What would be the coolest is to actually manage to do this for a whole year and then turn it into a book...that would rock! :-)
5. A garden, of the veggie sort. We didn't do one last year, but we're really thinking hard about it this year! This, however, is not a one person show, so will depend upon others help as well. We'll see what happens about this later on this year.
Now to explain the pic: Number 2 and Number 4. Welcome to my yarn stash that I plan on shopping this year and my first picture for Project 365. Wonderful bit of yarn, isn't it? *sigh* I love it!
Now, I do have some knitting goals, though I don't know if I'll be able to accomplish them all. I'd like to complete all the stuff I have going right now by February (haha) so I can then get started on those 4 sweaters and gazillion socks...ok so really, I'd like to finish 4 sweaters and 6 pairs of socks, but I have the potential for so many more!
Now, lets see where the year leads me!
So, first things first on what I'd like to accomplish this year:
1. Blog at least twice a month. I don't want to get overwhelmed on my first year of being done with school. I started school in 2005 and don't want to get bogged down with all the things I *want* to do, so slow and steady is the key!
2. Shop the stash! As you can see above, I have enough now for 4 sweaters, a few shawls and *gobs* of socks. I shouldn't have to buy anything unless its something specific to a project (like something for a baby present).
3. More family time. While I tried to maintain some amount of family time during these past few years, it has definitely diminished since my child hit middle school/junior high (whatever you'd like to call it). So Im therefore proposing a Sunday Movie Night and a Wednesday Family Night. This Sunday: Lord of the Rings Extended Version :-)
4. Project 365. In order to get me back doing something I loved doing way back when, I'm going to try to do the Project 365. In case you don't know, its taking a picture once a day, every day, for an entire year. I don't know if I can actually accomplish this or not, but I'm certainly going to try. What would be the coolest is to actually manage to do this for a whole year and then turn it into a book...that would rock! :-)
5. A garden, of the veggie sort. We didn't do one last year, but we're really thinking hard about it this year! This, however, is not a one person show, so will depend upon others help as well. We'll see what happens about this later on this year.
Now to explain the pic: Number 2 and Number 4. Welcome to my yarn stash that I plan on shopping this year and my first picture for Project 365. Wonderful bit of yarn, isn't it? *sigh* I love it!
Now, I do have some knitting goals, though I don't know if I'll be able to accomplish them all. I'd like to complete all the stuff I have going right now by February (haha) so I can then get started on those 4 sweaters and gazillion socks...ok so really, I'd like to finish 4 sweaters and 6 pairs of socks, but I have the potential for so many more!
Now, lets see where the year leads me!
Saturday, January 01, 2011
New Year, new starts
So, since its now 2011 and many things are different, I think I'll start blogging on a somewhat regular basis. No, not daily...heck, maybe not even weekly! But I'll try for twice a month. Hopefully Im not overextending myself with all the things I want to do now that I finally have the time.
I will catch up with all of the news and happenings...later, like tomorrow or Sunday, when I have time to go over the rest of it (and when I haven't been drinking copious amounts of champagne!)!
I will catch up with all of the news and happenings...later, like tomorrow or Sunday, when I have time to go over the rest of it (and when I haven't been drinking copious amounts of champagne!)!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Dont bother, Im not around much...
Im at a lot of other places tho!
If you're looking for me for knitting projects, Im at Ravelry.com under the name "mlochk22" Come see my projects there.
You want pics, pics, and more pics, go to Flickr.com and find me as "mlochk22@" (dont ask...I already had one account and didn't realize it!!) and see my pics and videos as I upload them from time to time.
If you want to chit chat, Im on plurk.com also as "mlochk22". Come and visit if you want, sign up is free and painless!
For those of you who know me personally, I am finally on Facebook, so friend me there!
Otherwise, I might be here from time to time, but not always! Blogging seems too much when Im so busy with work, school, hubby, and kid. Oh, and the cats too! Cant forget them!!
Love yall!!
If you're looking for me for knitting projects, Im at Ravelry.com under the name "mlochk22" Come see my projects there.
You want pics, pics, and more pics, go to Flickr.com and find me as "mlochk22@" (dont ask...I already had one account and didn't realize it!!) and see my pics and videos as I upload them from time to time.
If you want to chit chat, Im on plurk.com also as "mlochk22". Come and visit if you want, sign up is free and painless!
For those of you who know me personally, I am finally on Facebook, so friend me there!
Otherwise, I might be here from time to time, but not always! Blogging seems too much when Im so busy with work, school, hubby, and kid. Oh, and the cats too! Cant forget them!!
Love yall!!
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Since I cant seem to have time for real posts...
I thought I'd bore y'all with our vacation pics instead. We went to Roaring River State Park in Cassville MO again, and be-bopped around to Joplin, Eureka Springs, Van Buren, the "three corners", the biggest continuous waterfall in MO, many geocaches and a few other odds and ends. We had a great time!
BTW: there are only 92 pics in this slideshow...I say *only* because I took *way* more than that! LOL!!
BTW: there are only 92 pics in this slideshow...I say *only* because I took *way* more than that! LOL!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
WendyKnits
Well, let me tell you about one of my favorite designers of socks (I have two at this point, and I'll do the other one next...) I love Wendy's designs and the fact that they are designed from the toe up (which is my *favorite* way to knit socks as I think my joins suck on cuff downs) and are always sooo pretty!
Here's a linkie or two for you to see:
Pay for Pattern (all of her paid for patterns can be found at The Loopy Ewe)
Six Pack Socks
Here's a freebie from Wendy's website:
Catnip Socks
And finally a pattern that was originally just for her Plurk pals (and yes, that would include me!! :D )
Nanner Socks
And as a finale, the one I'm actually working on! I picked this pattern because I wanted something that no one would stare at me strangely at work! And I had a nice subdued colored yarn that would work well for my purpose. I had bought a Knit1 Magazine around Christmas time and found the pattern for Red Brick Road. I loved the simplicity and beauty of the socks and thought "this is the pair!" And I am now proud to say I have finally completed the first sock and already got the toe and one repeat of the pattern on the second one done...and its all of 85-90 degrees F here...and the yarn is wool...guess I'll be waiting a bit before getting to wear these!
But I wont be waiting to finish them since they are going on vacation with me!
Here's a linkie or two for you to see:
Pay for Pattern (all of her paid for patterns can be found at The Loopy Ewe)
Six Pack Socks
Here's a freebie from Wendy's website:
Catnip Socks
And finally a pattern that was originally just for her Plurk pals (and yes, that would include me!! :D )
Nanner Socks
And as a finale, the one I'm actually working on! I picked this pattern because I wanted something that no one would stare at me strangely at work! And I had a nice subdued colored yarn that would work well for my purpose. I had bought a Knit1 Magazine around Christmas time and found the pattern for Red Brick Road. I loved the simplicity and beauty of the socks and thought "this is the pair!" And I am now proud to say I have finally completed the first sock and already got the toe and one repeat of the pattern on the second one done...and its all of 85-90 degrees F here...and the yarn is wool...guess I'll be waiting a bit before getting to wear these!
But I wont be waiting to finish them since they are going on vacation with me!
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