Tuesday Miscellany

by Wendy on April 3, 2007

Judy has posted a photo of her very alluring laceweight yarn on her blog. Go see!

Susan has posted a new shawl pattern for sale that is downright gorgeous. Go see! Yes, I’ve already bought it. Yes, I might even knit the nupps. ;-)
I finished my Ben socks:

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These socks are knit from Zen String Serendipity sock yarn in the “Ben” colorway. The moment I started knitting with this yarn I fell in love with it. I went back and snagged a couple more skeins of it from The Loopy Ewe before Sheri sold out of it. So I can make more Serendipity socks — yay!

I used a US 2 needle on this sportweight yarn, and got a decent-sized pair of socks out of one skein.

I started another sock.

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This is Crystal Palace Panda Cotton in the “Fern” colorway. It’s a blend of bamboo, cotton, and nylon, and I bought enough for a pair of socks (2 skeins) from The Loopy Ewe when Sheri started carrying it. I checked the ball band and the stated gauge is 6/7 sts/inch on a size 1 - 2.5 US needle. Okay, time to swatch. I started with a US 1 needle and was surprised to find that I got 8 stitches to the inch! So I’m knitting this sock on US 1 needles at 8 stitches to the inch. It’s interesting so far.

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The yarn is constructed of many plies and I really had to watch it while picking up my wraps on my short-row toe. So much so that I got a little dis-enchanted with the yarn. I was afraid it was going to be very splitty. But once I got past the toe and started working in the round, things were fine. I’ve not had any problem with stitches splitting.

The resulting knitted fabric is very soft and quite stretchy. I’ll be very interested in how these socks feel on the foot!

My Current Big Project

Still not ready to show you a pic. Still deciding whether it is gorgeous or hideous. I may never know. ;-)
Here’s a hint.

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Can you guess what it is?

Here’s another hint.

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How about now?

Lucy Sez

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“Please do not disturb my nap. I’ve had a rough day of lying around.”

Time Marches On

Getting old sucks. I got my glasses today.

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But now I am no longer a danger on the roads!

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1 Jennifer 04.03.07 at 5:56 pm

Did you pick up the log cabin sock blanket again?

I love your socks

2 Jennifer 04.03.07 at 5:56 pm

Did you pick up the log cabin sock blanket again?

I love your socks

3 Jennifer 04.03.07 at 5:56 pm

Did you pick up the log cabin sock blanket again?

I love your socks

4 Jennifer 04.03.07 at 5:56 pm

Did you pick up the log cabin sock blanket again?

I love your socks

5 Shirley, in PA 04.03.07 at 5:58 pm

You look good in your glasses! I like your hair short too. So is that a mitered square peeking out - are you going to make a blanket?

6 Shirley, in PA 04.03.07 at 5:58 pm

You look good in your glasses! I like your hair short too. So is that a mitered square peeking out - are you going to make a blanket?

7 Shirley, in PA 04.03.07 at 5:58 pm

You look good in your glasses! I like your hair short too. So is that a mitered square peeking out - are you going to make a blanket?

8 Shirley, in PA 04.03.07 at 5:58 pm

You look good in your glasses! I like your hair short too. So is that a mitered square peeking out - are you going to make a blanket?

9 Sheri at The Loopy Ewe 04.03.07 at 5:59 pm

1. Panda Cotton socks are SO comfortable. I predict you will want to make more.

2. I agree with Jenniffer - you’re working on your sock blanket.

3. Glasses look very cute.

4. Lucy looks very cute, too. :-)

10 Sheri at The Loopy Ewe 04.03.07 at 5:59 pm

1. Panda Cotton socks are SO comfortable. I predict you will want to make more.

2. I agree with Jenniffer - you’re working on your sock blanket.

3. Glasses look very cute.

4. Lucy looks very cute, too. :-)

11 Sheri at The Loopy Ewe 04.03.07 at 5:59 pm

1. Panda Cotton socks are SO comfortable. I predict you will want to make more.

2. I agree with Jenniffer - you’re working on your sock blanket.

3. Glasses look very cute.

4. Lucy looks very cute, too. :-)

12 Sheri at The Loopy Ewe 04.03.07 at 5:59 pm

1. Panda Cotton socks are SO comfortable. I predict you will want to make more.

2. I agree with Jenniffer - you’re working on your sock blanket.

3. Glasses look very cute.

4. Lucy looks very cute, too. :-)

13 karen w 04.03.07 at 6:01 pm

Ooooh! Looks like a mitered square afghan out of sock yarn? (In addition to the Log Cabin?)
I see a couple of Fleece Artist labels, one from Cabin Cove, a Koigu KPPPM, a few more that I can’t make out (maybe I need to borrow those new glasses…)
BTW-Glasses look great!

14 karen w 04.03.07 at 6:01 pm

Ooooh! Looks like a mitered square afghan out of sock yarn? (In addition to the Log Cabin?)
I see a couple of Fleece Artist labels, one from Cabin Cove, a Koigu KPPPM, a few more that I can’t make out (maybe I need to borrow those new glasses…)
BTW-Glasses look great!

15 karen w 04.03.07 at 6:01 pm

Ooooh! Looks like a mitered square afghan out of sock yarn? (In addition to the Log Cabin?)
I see a couple of Fleece Artist labels, one from Cabin Cove, a Koigu KPPPM, a few more that I can’t make out (maybe I need to borrow those new glasses…)
BTW-Glasses look great!

16 karen w 04.03.07 at 6:01 pm

Ooooh! Looks like a mitered square afghan out of sock yarn? (In addition to the Log Cabin?)
I see a couple of Fleece Artist labels, one from Cabin Cove, a Koigu KPPPM, a few more that I can’t make out (maybe I need to borrow those new glasses…)
BTW-Glasses look great!

17 Kristina 04.03.07 at 6:04 pm

I’m going to guess a mitered square blanket- all the rage right now. I’m making one too!

18 Kristina 04.03.07 at 6:04 pm

I’m going to guess a mitered square blanket- all the rage right now. I’m making one too!

19 Kristina 04.03.07 at 6:04 pm

I’m going to guess a mitered square blanket- all the rage right now. I’m making one too!

20 Kristina 04.03.07 at 6:04 pm

I’m going to guess a mitered square blanket- all the rage right now. I’m making one too!

21 Lorraine 04.03.07 at 6:06 pm

Wendy- The new specs really suit you. It’ll be nice to see other drivers.
Where I come from Nupp is a four-letter-word. It really is a pretty shawl though.

22 Lorraine 04.03.07 at 6:06 pm

Wendy- The new specs really suit you. It’ll be nice to see other drivers.
Where I come from Nupp is a four-letter-word. It really is a pretty shawl though.

23 Lorraine 04.03.07 at 6:06 pm

Wendy- The new specs really suit you. It’ll be nice to see other drivers.
Where I come from Nupp is a four-letter-word. It really is a pretty shawl though.

24 Lorraine 04.03.07 at 6:06 pm

Wendy- The new specs really suit you. It’ll be nice to see other drivers.
Where I come from Nupp is a four-letter-word. It really is a pretty shawl though.

25 Jackie H 04.03.07 at 6:08 pm

I agree with the others that it’s a mitered something from the Painter’s Palette. I bet it will be really cool.

Love the glasses… need to get my rx adjusted.

26 Jackie H 04.03.07 at 6:08 pm

I agree with the others that it’s a mitered something from the Painter’s Palette. I bet it will be really cool.

Love the glasses… need to get my rx adjusted.

27 Jackie H 04.03.07 at 6:08 pm

I agree with the others that it’s a mitered something from the Painter’s Palette. I bet it will be really cool.

Love the glasses… need to get my rx adjusted.

28 Jackie H 04.03.07 at 6:08 pm

I agree with the others that it’s a mitered something from the Painter’s Palette. I bet it will be really cool.

Love the glasses… need to get my rx adjusted.

29 Bonney 04.03.07 at 6:15 pm

Ooh, you’re hair looks great!

30 Bonney 04.03.07 at 6:15 pm

Ooh, you’re hair looks great!

31 Bonney 04.03.07 at 6:15 pm

Ooh, you’re hair looks great!

32 Bonney 04.03.07 at 6:15 pm

Ooh, you’re hair looks great!

33 Micki 04.03.07 at 6:19 pm

Your new glasses look fab! As someone who has worn specs since the age of 12, I have little sympathy for you. :)
Great looking socks!

34 Micki 04.03.07 at 6:19 pm

Your new glasses look fab! As someone who has worn specs since the age of 12, I have little sympathy for you. :)
Great looking socks!

35 Micki 04.03.07 at 6:19 pm

Your new glasses look fab! As someone who has worn specs since the age of 12, I have little sympathy for you. :)
Great looking socks!

36 Micki 04.03.07 at 6:19 pm

Your new glasses look fab! As someone who has worn specs since the age of 12, I have little sympathy for you. :)
Great looking socks!

37 Wannietta 04.03.07 at 6:20 pm

I’m on board with the popular opinion - a mitered square “leftovers” blanket.

38 Wannietta 04.03.07 at 6:20 pm

I’m on board with the popular opinion - a mitered square “leftovers” blanket.

39 Wannietta 04.03.07 at 6:20 pm

I’m on board with the popular opinion - a mitered square “leftovers” blanket.

40 Wannietta 04.03.07 at 6:20 pm

I’m on board with the popular opinion - a mitered square “leftovers” blanket.

41 jaci 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

I’ll guess a Crayon Box Jacket. Maybe a blanket?

42 jaci 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

I’ll guess a Crayon Box Jacket. Maybe a blanket?

43 jaci 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

I’ll guess a Crayon Box Jacket. Maybe a blanket?

44 jaci 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

I’ll guess a Crayon Box Jacket. Maybe a blanket?

45 Ria 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

All I can think of is a mitred square blanket.

Those glasses look good on you, by the way!

46 Ria 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

All I can think of is a mitred square blanket.

Those glasses look good on you, by the way!

47 Ria 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

All I can think of is a mitred square blanket.

Those glasses look good on you, by the way!

48 Ria 04.03.07 at 6:22 pm

All I can think of is a mitred square blanket.

Those glasses look good on you, by the way!

49 Tove 04.03.07 at 6:24 pm

I too am guessing a blanket with mitered squares made from sock yarn left over from previous projects. It’s good that Lucy rests her leg.

50 Tove 04.03.07 at 6:24 pm

I too am guessing a blanket with mitered squares made from sock yarn left over from previous projects. It’s good that Lucy rests her leg.

51 Tove 04.03.07 at 6:24 pm

I too am guessing a blanket with mitered squares made from sock yarn left over from previous projects. It’s good that Lucy rests her leg.

52 Tove 04.03.07 at 6:24 pm

I too am guessing a blanket with mitered squares made from sock yarn left over from previous projects. It’s good that Lucy rests her leg.

53 CatBookMom 04.03.07 at 6:26 pm

Good choice on the rimless glasses. Welcome to the 40s, when your eyes and other body parts start to need (deferred) maintenance!

Lovely green mitered triangle, whatever it grows up to be - there’s Fleece Artist in those yarn bands, which will be yummy as anything. I really like the shades of blues/greens and browns in the Ben socks.

BTW - you haven’t updated us on the volume of sock yarn in the stash; one quarter of the year is past already….

54 CatBookMom 04.03.07 at 6:26 pm

Good choice on the rimless glasses. Welcome to the 40s, when your eyes and other body parts start to need (deferred) maintenance!

Lovely green mitered triangle, whatever it grows up to be - there’s Fleece Artist in those yarn bands, which will be yummy as anything. I really like the shades of blues/greens and browns in the Ben socks.

BTW - you haven’t updated us on the volume of sock yarn in the stash; one quarter of the year is past already….

55 CatBookMom 04.03.07 at 6:26 pm

Good choice on the rimless glasses. Welcome to the 40s, when your eyes and other body parts start to need (deferred) maintenance!

Lovely green mitered triangle, whatever it grows up to be - there’s Fleece Artist in those yarn bands, which will be yummy as anything. I really like the shades of blues/greens and browns in the Ben socks.

BTW - you haven’t updated us on the volume of sock yarn in the stash; one quarter of the year is past already….

56 CatBookMom 04.03.07 at 6:26 pm

Good choice on the rimless glasses. Welcome to the 40s, when your eyes and other body parts start to need (deferred) maintenance!

Lovely green mitered triangle, whatever it grows up to be - there’s Fleece Artist in those yarn bands, which will be yummy as anything. I really like the shades of blues/greens and browns in the Ben socks.

BTW - you haven’t updated us on the volume of sock yarn in the stash; one quarter of the year is past already….

57 Chantelle 04.03.07 at 6:38 pm

I really :heart: that ben colourway

58 Chantelle 04.03.07 at 6:38 pm

I really :heart: that ben colourway

59 Chantelle 04.03.07 at 6:38 pm

I really :heart: that ben colourway

60 Chantelle 04.03.07 at 6:38 pm

I really :heart: that ben colourway

61 Dorre 04.03.07 at 6:40 pm

I love the new glasses… cant wait t see the new big project!!

62 Dorre 04.03.07 at 6:40 pm

I love the new glasses… cant wait t see the new big project!!

63 Dorre 04.03.07 at 6:40 pm

I love the new glasses… cant wait t see the new big project!!

64 Dorre 04.03.07 at 6:40 pm

I love the new glasses… cant wait t see the new big project!!

65 susan 04.03.07 at 6:41 pm

Thanks for the shout out. Looks to me like you’re knitting socks for an elephant. Am I close??

66 susan 04.03.07 at 6:41 pm

Thanks for the shout out. Looks to me like you’re knitting socks for an elephant. Am I close??

67 susan 04.03.07 at 6:41 pm

Thanks for the shout out. Looks to me like you’re knitting socks for an elephant. Am I close??

68 susan 04.03.07 at 6:41 pm

Thanks for the shout out. Looks to me like you’re knitting socks for an elephant. Am I close??

69 Teri P 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

Wendy, I like the glasses. You look very scholarly. Plus, nupps! I love that word. You’re a nupp-knitter. heh

70 Teri P 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

Wendy, I like the glasses. You look very scholarly. Plus, nupps! I love that word. You’re a nupp-knitter. heh

71 Teri P 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

Wendy, I like the glasses. You look very scholarly. Plus, nupps! I love that word. You’re a nupp-knitter. heh

72 Teri P 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

Wendy, I like the glasses. You look very scholarly. Plus, nupps! I love that word. You’re a nupp-knitter. heh

73 Castiron 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

I also had some initial trouble getting the Panda Cotton started because of the plies separating, and I don’t recommend knitting it in the dark, but overall the knitting went smoothly, and I love the finished socks. I definitely plan to buy more.

74 Castiron 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

I also had some initial trouble getting the Panda Cotton started because of the plies separating, and I don’t recommend knitting it in the dark, but overall the knitting went smoothly, and I love the finished socks. I definitely plan to buy more.

75 Castiron 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

I also had some initial trouble getting the Panda Cotton started because of the plies separating, and I don’t recommend knitting it in the dark, but overall the knitting went smoothly, and I love the finished socks. I definitely plan to buy more.

76 Castiron 04.03.07 at 6:42 pm

I also had some initial trouble getting the Panda Cotton started because of the plies separating, and I don’t recommend knitting it in the dark, but overall the knitting went smoothly, and I love the finished socks. I definitely plan to buy more.

77 Peggy 04.03.07 at 6:43 pm

I like those frames. Barely notice them. I keep saying I am going to get Lasik. We shall see.

78 Peggy 04.03.07 at 6:43 pm

I like those frames. Barely notice them. I keep saying I am going to get Lasik. We shall see.

79 Peggy 04.03.07 at 6:43 pm

I like those frames. Barely notice them. I keep saying I am going to get Lasik. We shall see.

80 Peggy 04.03.07 at 6:43 pm

I like those frames. Barely notice them. I keep saying I am going to get Lasik. We shall see.

81 Mary Anne 04.03.07 at 6:45 pm

Wendy,
your glasses are cool and you look good wearing them! The Ben socks are lovely and I like the Panda cotton colourway of your new socks.
umm, your new project looks like it could be a mitred afghan of some kind, perhaps?
good to know Lucy is taking life easy.

82 Mary Anne 04.03.07 at 6:45 pm

Wendy,
your glasses are cool and you look good wearing them! The Ben socks are lovely and I like the Panda cotton colourway of your new socks.
umm, your new project looks like it could be a mitred afghan of some kind, perhaps?
good to know Lucy is taking life easy.

83 Mary Anne 04.03.07 at 6:45 pm

Wendy,
your glasses are cool and you look good wearing them! The Ben socks are lovely and I like the Panda cotton colourway of your new socks.
umm, your new project looks like it could be a mitred afghan of some kind, perhaps?
good to know Lucy is taking life easy.

84 Mary Anne 04.03.07 at 6:45 pm

Wendy,
your glasses are cool and you look good wearing them! The Ben socks are lovely and I like the Panda cotton colourway of your new socks.
umm, your new project looks like it could be a mitred afghan of some kind, perhaps?
good to know Lucy is taking life easy.

85 Emma 04.03.07 at 6:47 pm

Can’t tell what the secret project is, but man, that corner is gorgeous!

86 Emma 04.03.07 at 6:47 pm

Can’t tell what the secret project is, but man, that corner is gorgeous!

87 Emma 04.03.07 at 6:47 pm

Can’t tell what the secret project is, but man, that corner is gorgeous!

88 Emma 04.03.07 at 6:47 pm

Can’t tell what the secret project is, but man, that corner is gorgeous!

89 Jill D. 04.03.07 at 6:49 pm

How did you ever manage to go BACK and order more Zen String? Boy you are good! I check her site every day and when something like that goes in, it’s only there for about an hour or two before it’s gone! And of course all the colors I like go first :) I really want to get some of the Bart And Louise.

90 Jill D. 04.03.07 at 6:49 pm

How did you ever manage to go BACK and order more Zen String? Boy you are good! I check her site every day and when something like that goes in, it’s only there for about an hour or two before it’s gone! And of course all the colors I like go first :) I really want to get some of the Bart And Louise.

91 Jill D. 04.03.07 at 6:49 pm

How did you ever manage to go BACK and order more Zen String? Boy you are good! I check her site every day and when something like that goes in, it’s only there for about an hour or two before it’s gone! And of course all the colors I like go first :) I really want to get some of the Bart And Louise.

92 Jill D. 04.03.07 at 6:49 pm

How did you ever manage to go BACK and order more Zen String? Boy you are good! I check her site every day and when something like that goes in, it’s only there for about an hour or two before it’s gone! And of course all the colors I like go first :) I really want to get some of the Bart And Louise.

93 Lynn 04.03.07 at 6:50 pm

Hey, stop running yourself down - you look good in those glasses!

94 Lynn 04.03.07 at 6:50 pm

Hey, stop running yourself down - you look good in those glasses!

95 Lynn 04.03.07 at 6:50 pm

Hey, stop running yourself down - you look good in those glasses!

96 Lynn 04.03.07 at 6:50 pm

Hey, stop running yourself down - you look good in those glasses!

97 Sherry 04.03.07 at 6:53 pm

I’ll look forward to your report on the Crystal Palace Panda Cotton. I see so far the comments on your blog are positive about it. Soon (hopefully) it will be too warm to wear wool socks.

I think your working on a shawl in Fleece Artist.

Your glasses look good. The getting old thing is a pain. I’ve worn glasses for distance for years. I was always able to look at the computer w/them & read/knit. Now they’re off & on all the time. Knit have to take them off, want to see anything afar put them back on … over & over again.

98 Sherry 04.03.07 at 6:53 pm

I’ll look forward to your report on the Crystal Palace Panda Cotton. I see so far the comments on your blog are positive about it. Soon (hopefully) it will be too warm to wear wool socks.

I think your working on a shawl in Fleece Artist.

Your glasses look good. The getting old thing is a pain. I’ve worn glasses for distance for years. I was always able to look at the computer w/them & read/knit. Now they’re off & on all the time. Knit have to take them off, want to see anything afar put them back on … over & over again.

99 Sherry 04.03.07 at 6:53 pm

I’ll look forward to your report on the Crystal Palace Panda Cotton. I see so far the comments on your blog are positive about it. Soon (hopefully) it will be too warm to wear wool socks.

I think your working on a shawl in Fleece Artist.

Your glasses look good. The getting old thing is a pain. I’ve worn glasses for distance for years. I was always able to look at the computer w/them & read/knit. Now they’re off & on all the time. Knit have to take them off, want to see anything afar put them back on … over & over again.

100 Sherry 04.03.07 at 6:53 pm

I’ll look forward to your report on the Crystal Palace Panda Cotton. I see so far the comments on your blog are positive about it. Soon (hopefully) it will be too warm to wear wool socks.

I think your working on a shawl in Fleece Artist.

Your glasses look good. The getting old thing is a pain. I’ve worn glasses for distance for years. I was always able to look at the computer w/them & read/knit. Now they’re off & on all the time. Knit have to take them off, want to see anything afar put them back on … over & over again.

101 Laura 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Aaaaaall right, show us the sock-yarn-log-cabin blanket already!

102 Laura 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Aaaaaall right, show us the sock-yarn-log-cabin blanket already!

103 Laura 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Aaaaaall right, show us the sock-yarn-log-cabin blanket already!

104 Laura 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Aaaaaall right, show us the sock-yarn-log-cabin blanket already!

105 Ari 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Lucy Neatby vest?

106 Ari 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Lucy Neatby vest?

107 Ari 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Lucy Neatby vest?

108 Ari 04.03.07 at 6:57 pm

Lucy Neatby vest?

109 Alice in RIchmond 04.03.07 at 7:03 pm

I can relate…I went to DMV to renew because this month is that Big Birthday…Sucks to get old. I tried to read the eye chart with nekkid eyes and the girl said “Honey, yo need yo eyes checked fo’ yo git this license” so I pulled out the glasses and read the damn chart.

I like yours better than mine.

I think that is a Crayon Box Sweater pile of labels?

110 Alice in RIchmond 04.03.07 at 7:03 pm

I can relate…I went to DMV to renew because this month is that Big Birthday…Sucks to get old. I tried to read the eye chart with nekkid eyes and the girl said “Honey, yo need yo eyes checked fo’ yo git this license” so I pulled out the glasses and read the damn chart.

I like yours better than mine.

I think that is a Crayon Box Sweater pile of labels?

111 Alice in RIchmond 04.03.07 at 7:03 pm

I can relate…I went to DMV to renew because this month is that Big Birthday…Sucks to get old. I tried to read the eye chart with nekkid eyes and the girl said “Honey, yo need yo eyes checked fo’ yo git this license” so I pulled out the glasses and read the damn chart.

I like yours better than mine.

I think that is a Crayon Box Sweater pile of labels?

112 Alice in RIchmond 04.03.07 at 7:03 pm

I can relate…I went to DMV to renew because this month is that Big Birthday…Sucks to get old. I tried to read the eye chart with nekkid eyes and the girl said “Honey, yo need yo eyes checked fo’ yo git this license” so I pulled out the glasses and read the damn chart.

I like yours better than mine.

I think that is a Crayon Box Sweater pile of labels?

113 Lisa 04.03.07 at 7:06 pm

Are you working on the log cabin blanket again? I think your glasses look nice.

114 Lisa 04.03.07 at 7:06 pm

Are you working on the log cabin blanket again? I think your glasses look nice.

115 Lisa 04.03.07 at 7:06 pm

Are you working on the log cabin blanket again? I think your glasses look nice.

116 Lisa 04.03.07 at 7:06 pm

Are you working on the log cabin blanket again? I think your glasses look nice.

117 Jenifer 04.03.07 at 7:09 pm

Oooh, I was just thinking about your log cabin and thought I hadn’t read about it lately…I started some squares for a sampler worsted afghan I always have in the works. What fun those are!

118 Jenifer 04.03.07 at 7:09 pm

Oooh, I was just thinking about your log cabin and thought I hadn’t read about it lately…I started some squares for a sampler worsted afghan I always have in the works. What fun those are!

119 Jenifer 04.03.07 at 7:09 pm

Oooh, I was just thinking about your log cabin and thought I hadn’t read about it lately…I started some squares for a sampler worsted afghan I always have in the works. What fun those are!

120 Jenifer 04.03.07 at 7:09 pm

Oooh, I was just thinking about your log cabin and thought I hadn’t read about it lately…I started some squares for a sampler worsted afghan I always have in the works. What fun those are!

121 Deirdre 04.03.07 at 7:16 pm

1. I love the socks, and in honour of my son, Ben, may have to try to scare some up -

2. Following popular opinion, I am also thinking mitred blanket.

3. The glasses look great - and isn’t it nice to see? I still lift mine off and on to compare things like leaves on trees (and lines on roads) with and without visual aid - the getting old thing? Definitely sucks… better than the alternative, though…

122 Deirdre 04.03.07 at 7:16 pm

1. I love the socks, and in honour of my son, Ben, may have to try to scare some up -

2. Following popular opinion, I am also thinking mitred blanket.

3. The glasses look great - and isn’t it nice to see? I still lift mine off and on to compare things like leaves on trees (and lines on roads) with and without visual aid - the getting old thing? Definitely sucks… better than the alternative, though…

123 Deirdre 04.03.07 at 7:16 pm

1. I love the socks, and in honour of my son, Ben, may have to try to scare some up -

2. Following popular opinion, I am also thinking mitred blanket.

3. The glasses look great - and isn’t it nice to see? I still lift mine off and on to compare things like leaves on trees (and lines on roads) with and without visual aid - the getting old thing? Definitely sucks… better than the alternative, though…

124 Deirdre 04.03.07 at 7:16 pm

1. I love the socks, and in honour of my son, Ben, may have to try to scare some up -

2. Following popular opinion, I am also thinking mitred blanket.

3. The glasses look great - and isn’t it nice to see? I still lift mine off and on to compare things like leaves on trees (and lines on roads) with and without visual aid - the getting old thing? Definitely sucks… better than the alternative, though…

125 Patricia 04.03.07 at 7:17 pm

Enjoy the glasses (they look nice). It’s so nice to be able to see again, isn’t it? I ‘graduated’ from single vision to bi-focal a couple years ago. If (when?) you get there, get the progressive lens, flat edge.

I”m also guessing a mitered square blanket. I like the socks- nice color patterns!!

Also curious to hear about the cotton blend socks- I’m looking for summer sock yarn too.

My Magpie agrees with Lucy- sleeping is hard work!

126 Patricia 04.03.07 at 7:17 pm

Enjoy the glasses (they look nice). It’s so nice to be able to see again, isn’t it? I ‘graduated’ from single vision to bi-focal a couple years ago. If (when?) you get there, get the progressive lens, flat edge.

I”m also guessing a mitered square blanket. I like the socks- nice color patterns!!

Also curious to hear about the cotton blend socks- I’m looking for summer sock yarn too.

My Magpie agrees with Lucy- sleeping is hard work!

127 Patricia 04.03.07 at 7:17 pm

Enjoy the glasses (they look nice). It’s so nice to be able to see again, isn’t it? I ‘graduated’ from single vision to bi-focal a couple years ago. If (when?) you get there, get the progressive lens, flat edge.

I”m also guessing a mitered square blanket. I like the socks- nice color patterns!!

Also curious to hear about the cotton blend socks- I’m looking for summer sock yarn too.

My Magpie agrees with Lucy- sleeping is hard work!

128 Patricia 04.03.07 at 7:17 pm

Enjoy the glasses (they look nice). It’s so nice to be able to see again, isn’t it? I ‘graduated’ from single vision to bi-focal a couple years ago. If (when?) you get there, get the progressive lens, flat edge.

I”m also guessing a mitered square blanket. I like the socks- nice color patterns!!

Also curious to hear about the cotton blend socks- I’m looking for summer sock yarn too.

My Magpie agrees with Lucy- sleeping is hard work!

129 Ricki 04.03.07 at 7:19 pm

Wendy - your glasses look great! You are fortunate to have a low Rx so they don’t make your eyes look smaller! My eyesight has been bad since I was in grade school and has gotten progressively worse over my life. Enjoy!

Ricki

130 Ricki 04.03.07 at 7:19 pm

Wendy - your glasses look great! You are fortunate to have a low Rx so they don’t make your eyes look smaller! My eyesight has been bad since I was in grade school and has gotten progressively worse over my life. Enjoy!

Ricki

131 Ricki 04.03.07 at 7:19 pm

Wendy - your glasses look great! You are fortunate to have a low Rx so they don’t make your eyes look smaller! My eyesight has been bad since I was in grade school and has gotten progressively worse over my life. Enjoy!

Ricki

132 Ricki 04.03.07 at 7:19 pm

Wendy - your glasses look great! You are fortunate to have a low Rx so they don’t make your eyes look smaller! My eyesight has been bad since I was in grade school and has gotten progressively worse over my life. Enjoy!

Ricki

133 Marly 04.03.07 at 7:22 pm

Do you ever listen to podcasts? I would love to know what you think of mine. If you don’t mind, would you have a listen? If you go to my blog and click on the link in my sidebar you can get there.

Thanks!

Marly
http://www.knitthing.blogspot.com

P.S. I love your blog!

134 Marly 04.03.07 at 7:22 pm

Do you ever listen to podcasts? I would love to know what you think of mine. If you don’t mind, would you have a listen? If you go to my blog and click on the link in my sidebar you can get there.

Thanks!

Marly
http://www.knitthing.blogspot.com

P.S. I love your blog!

135 Marly 04.03.07 at 7:22 pm

Do you ever listen to podcasts? I would love to know what you think of mine. If you don’t mind, would you have a listen? If you go to my blog and click on the link in my sidebar you can get there.

Thanks!

Marly
http://www.knitthing.blogspot.com

P.S. I love your blog!

136 Marly 04.03.07 at 7:22 pm

Do you ever listen to podcasts? I would love to know what you think of mine. If you don’t mind, would you have a listen? If you go to my blog and click on the link in my sidebar you can get there.

Thanks!

Marly
http://www.knitthing.blogspot.com

P.S. I love your blog!

137 sogalitno 04.03.07 at 7:24 pm

cowboy boots.
uhm yes… i have a hankering for them - i remember you are a fan - can you share your fav place to order/buy?

thanks and any recommendations for sizing!

138 sogalitno 04.03.07 at 7:24 pm

cowboy boots.
uhm yes… i have a hankering for them - i remember you are a fan - can you share your fav place to order/buy?

thanks and any recommendations for sizing!

139 sogalitno 04.03.07 at 7:24 pm

cowboy boots.
uhm yes… i have a hankering for them - i remember you are a fan - can you share your fav place to order/buy?

thanks and any recommendations for sizing!

140 sogalitno 04.03.07 at 7:24 pm

cowboy boots.
uhm yes… i have a hankering for them - i remember you are a fan - can you share your fav place to order/buy?

thanks and any recommendations for sizing!

141 Bakerina 04.03.07 at 7:31 pm

Older, shmolder. Between the hair and the glasses, you’re reminding me of the bright-young-thing ingenues that were a staple of shows like Danger Man (a/k/a Secret Agent) and The Avengers. Go, baby, go. :)

142 Bakerina 04.03.07 at 7:31 pm

Older, shmolder. Between the hair and the glasses, you’re reminding me of the bright-young-thing ingenues that were a staple of shows like Danger Man (a/k/a Secret Agent) and The Avengers. Go, baby, go. :)

143 Bakerina 04.03.07 at 7:31 pm

Older, shmolder. Between the hair and the glasses, you’re reminding me of the bright-young-thing ingenues that were a staple of shows like Danger Man (a/k/a Secret Agent) and The Avengers. Go, baby, go. :)

144 Bakerina 04.03.07 at 7:31 pm

Older, shmolder. Between the hair and the glasses, you’re reminding me of the bright-young-thing ingenues that were a staple of shows like Danger Man (a/k/a Secret Agent) and The Avengers. Go, baby, go. :)

145 Kathleen 04.03.07 at 7:36 pm

So, it’s a mitered corner… hmmm… could be you’ve decided to border the already growing log cabin blanket… or not! :)

146 Kathleen 04.03.07 at 7:36 pm

So, it’s a mitered corner… hmmm… could be you’ve decided to border the already growing log cabin blanket… or not! :)

147 Kathleen 04.03.07 at 7:36 pm

So, it’s a mitered corner… hmmm… could be you’ve decided to border the already growing log cabin blanket… or not! :)

148 Kathleen 04.03.07 at 7:36 pm

So, it’s a mitered corner… hmmm… could be you’ve decided to border the already growing log cabin blanket… or not! :)

149 katomliz 04.03.07 at 7:37 pm

I was thinking mitered something . log cabin or Crayon Box sweater whatever it is - go for it!!!
nice specs..I hope you they are not just for reading.knitting so they go on and off. I ended up getting transition ones I wear all the time for that reason. I was leaving them all over the place.

150 katomliz 04.03.07 at 7:37 pm

I was thinking mitered something . log cabin or Crayon Box sweater whatever it is - go for it!!!
nice specs..I hope you they are not just for reading.knitting so they go on and off. I ended up getting transition ones I wear all the time for that reason. I was leaving them all over the place.

151 katomliz 04.03.07 at 7:37 pm

I was thinking mitered something . log cabin or Crayon Box sweater whatever it is - go for it!!!
nice specs..I hope you they are not just for reading.knitting so they go on and off. I ended up getting transition ones I wear all the time for that reason. I was leaving them all over the place.

152 katomliz 04.03.07 at 7:37 pm

I was thinking mitered something . log cabin or Crayon Box sweater whatever it is - go for it!!!
nice specs..I hope you they are not just for reading.knitting so they go on and off. I ended up getting transition ones I wear all the time for that reason. I was leaving them all over the place.

153 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:38 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

154 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:38 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

155 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:38 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

156 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:38 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

157 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:39 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

158 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:39 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

159 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:39 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

160 Frarochvia 04.03.07 at 7:39 pm

Hey now, glasses aren’t so bad! I like yours, I wish I could wear them but I look like a doofus with microscopic eyes. Stupid high prescription.

All these labels! I’m voting a blanky. Or a wrap. Same difference.

161 Karen in Toledo 04.03.07 at 7:40 pm

Mitered squares? Out of sock yarn?

Or have you picked up your log cabin again?

162 Karen in Toledo 04.03.07 at 7:40 pm

Mitered squares? Out of sock yarn?

Or have you picked up your log cabin again?

163 Karen in Toledo 04.03.07 at 7:40 pm

Mitered squares? Out of sock yarn?

Or have you picked up your log cabin again?

164 Karen in Toledo 04.03.07 at 7:40 pm

Mitered squares? Out of sock yarn?

Or have you picked up your log cabin again?

165 Phyl 04.03.07 at 7:48 pm

I got my first pair when I was 12, I think it makes you younger.

166 Phyl 04.03.07 at 7:48 pm

I got my first pair when I was 12, I think it makes you younger.

167 Phyl 04.03.07 at 7:48 pm

I got my first pair when I was 12, I think it makes you younger.

168 Phyl 04.03.07 at 7:48 pm

I got my first pair when I was 12, I think it makes you younger.

169 Beth in WI 04.03.07 at 7:54 pm

What IS it with the miter-square afghan? I pledge to resist! (But everyone else’s is looking quite nice, I must admit.)

170 Beth in WI 04.03.07 at 7:54 pm

What IS it with the miter-square afghan? I pledge to resist! (But everyone else’s is looking quite nice, I must admit.)

171 Beth in WI 04.03.07 at 7:54 pm

What IS it with the miter-square afghan? I pledge to resist! (But everyone else’s is looking quite nice, I must admit.)

172 Beth in WI 04.03.07 at 7:54 pm

What IS it with the miter-square afghan? I pledge to resist! (But everyone else’s is looking quite nice, I must admit.)

173 Diane 04.03.07 at 7:59 pm

I think the glasses make you look stylish! Very nice indeed.

I started wearing glasses when my 2nd daughter was in a school concert and I couldn’t make out which kid was her because they were all a blur.

174 Diane 04.03.07 at 7:59 pm

I think the glasses make you look stylish! Very nice indeed.

I started wearing glasses when my 2nd daughter was in a school concert and I couldn’t make out which kid was her because they were all a blur.

175 Diane 04.03.07 at 7:59 pm

I think the glasses make you look stylish! Very nice indeed.

I started wearing glasses when my 2nd daughter was in a school concert and I couldn’t make out which kid was her because they were all a blur.

176 Diane 04.03.07 at 7:59 pm

I think the glasses make you look stylish! Very nice indeed.

I started wearing glasses when my 2nd daughter was in a school concert and I couldn’t make out which kid was her because they were all a blur.

177 Stephanie 04.03.07 at 8:04 pm

Mitred square blanket!

I love the color them you have going on today. All that green is so nice and restful.

178 Stephanie 04.03.07 at 8:04 pm

Mitred square blanket!

I love the color them you have going on today. All that green is so nice and restful.

179 Stephanie 04.03.07 at 8:04 pm

Mitred square blanket!

I love the color them you have going on today. All that green is so nice and restful.

180 Stephanie 04.03.07 at 8:04 pm

Mitred square blanket!

I love the color them you have going on today. All that green is so nice and restful.

181 Linda 04.03.07 at 8:05 pm

Looks like a blanket to me. I got some Zen String from The Loopy Ewe also - 3 skiens. Glad to hear you like it. Size 2 needles sound great right now, I’m using 0’s on my Inside Out socks right now.

182 Linda 04.03.07 at 8:05 pm

Looks like a blanket to me. I got some Zen String from The Loopy Ewe also - 3 skiens. Glad to hear you like it. Size 2 needles sound great right now, I’m using 0’s on my Inside Out socks right now.

183 Linda 04.03.07 at 8:05 pm

Looks like a blanket to me. I got some Zen String from The Loopy Ewe also - 3 skiens. Glad to hear you like it. Size 2 needles sound great right now, I’m using 0’s on my Inside Out socks right now.

184 Linda 04.03.07 at 8:05 pm

Looks like a blanket to me. I got some Zen String from The Loopy Ewe also - 3 skiens. Glad to hear you like it. Size 2 needles sound great right now, I’m using 0’s on my Inside Out socks right now.

185 Martha 04.03.07 at 8:11 pm

Are you doing mitered squares? Will it be one of those geat new sweaters?
Can’t wait to see it. I love your new socks, I may have to buy some of that yarn.

186 Martha 04.03.07 at 8:11 pm

Are you doing mitered squares? Will it be one of those geat new sweaters?
Can’t wait to see it. I love your new socks, I may have to buy some of that yarn.

187 Martha 04.03.07 at 8:11 pm

Are you doing mitered squares? Will it be one of those geat new sweaters?
Can’t wait to see it. I love your new socks, I may have to buy some of that yarn.

188 Martha 04.03.07 at 8:11 pm

Are you doing mitered squares? Will it be one of those geat new sweaters?
Can’t wait to see it. I love your new socks, I may have to buy some of that yarn.

189 Tine 04.03.07 at 8:17 pm

Your new project looks like something from Horst Schulz! I don´t know how to call it in English.
Patchwork-knitting?
Grats to your new glasses!

Tine

190 Tine 04.03.07 at 8:17 pm

Your new project looks like something from Horst Schulz! I don´t know how to call it in English.
Patchwork-knitting?
Grats to your new glasses!

Tine

191 Tine 04.03.07 at 8:17 pm

Your new project looks like something from Horst Schulz! I don´t know how to call it in English.
Patchwork-knitting?
Grats to your new glasses!

Tine

192 Tine 04.03.07 at 8:17 pm

Your new project looks like something from Horst Schulz! I don´t know how to call it in English.
Patchwork-knitting?
Grats to your new glasses!

Tine

193 SallyT 04.03.07 at 8:19 pm

I’m much more worried about my wrinkley neck than my glasses but I’m listening to Anne Lamott’s new book “Grace” now and she does a fantastic job of putting things in perspective.

194 SallyT 04.03.07 at 8:19 pm

I’m much more worried about my wrinkley neck than my glasses but I’m listening to Anne Lamott’s new book “Grace” now and she does a fantastic job of putting things in perspective.

195 SallyT 04.03.07 at 8:19 pm

I’m much more worried about my wrinkley neck than my glasses but I’m listening to Anne Lamott’s new book “Grace” now and she does a fantastic job of putting things in perspective.

196 SallyT 04.03.07 at 8:19 pm

I’m much more worried about my wrinkley neck than my glasses but I’m listening to Anne Lamott’s new book “Grace” now and she does a fantastic job of putting things in perspective.

197 Brenda 04.03.07 at 8:22 pm

Looks like a mitered square to me.

Your glasses look great! Last time I had a check up (2 years ago) the doc said I may do better with bifocals the next time I came in. I’m only 43, and I can legally drive without glasses. I think she was just making that up.

It’s hard being a pampered house kitty. So much napping to do, so little time.

198 Brenda 04.03.07 at 8:22 pm

Looks like a mitered square to me.

Your glasses look great! Last time I had a check up (2 years ago) the doc said I may do better with bifocals the next time I came in. I’m only 43, and I can legally drive without glasses. I think she was just making that up.

It’s hard being a pampered house kitty. So much napping to do, so little time.

199 Brenda 04.03.07 at 8:22 pm

Looks like a mitered square to me.

Your glasses look great! Last time I had a check up (2 years ago) the doc said I may do better with bifocals the next time I came in. I’m only 43, and I can legally drive without glasses. I think she was just making that up.

It’s hard being a pampered house kitty. So much napping to do, so little time.

200 Brenda 04.03.07 at 8:22 pm

Looks like a mitered square to me.

Your glasses look great! Last time I had a check up (2 years ago) the doc said I may do better with bifocals the next time I came in. I’m only 43, and I can legally drive without glasses. I think she was just making that up.

It’s hard being a pampered house kitty. So much napping to do, so little time.

201 PICAdrienne 04.03.07 at 8:28 pm

I like the glasses. Getting old is FAR better than the alternative. And, it looks like miters to me.

202 PICAdrienne 04.03.07 at 8:28 pm

I like the glasses. Getting old is FAR better than the alternative. And, it looks like miters to me.

203 PICAdrienne 04.03.07 at 8:28 pm

I like the glasses. Getting old is FAR better than the alternative. And, it looks like miters to me.

204 PICAdrienne 04.03.07 at 8:28 pm

I like the glasses. Getting old is FAR better than the alternative. And, it looks like miters to me.

205 Bridget 04.03.07 at 8:34 pm

I love the colors in the Panda socks (I’m a fan of shades of green).

Lucy looks like she is feeling better, please give her a pat for me.

I like your glasses. At least they appear to be a single lens - I’m a year older than you, and wearing trifocals! I thought that only happened to *really* old people … :-)

206 Bridget 04.03.07 at 8:34 pm

I love the colors in the Panda socks (I’m a fan of shades of green).

Lucy looks like she is feeling better, please give her a pat for me.

I like your glasses. At least they appear to be a single lens - I’m a year older than you, and wearing trifocals! I thought that only happened to *really* old people … :-)

207 Bridget 04.03.07 at 8:34 pm

I love the colors in the Panda socks (I’m a fan of shades of green).

Lucy looks like she is feeling better, please give her a pat for me.

I like your glasses. At least they appear to be a single lens - I’m a year older than you, and wearing trifocals! I thought that only happened to *really* old people … :-)

208 Bridget 04.03.07 at 8:34 pm

I love the colors in the Panda socks (I’m a fan of shades of green).

Lucy looks like she is feeling better, please give her a pat for me.

I like your glasses. At least they appear to be a single lens - I’m a year older than you, and wearing trifocals! I thought that only happened to *really* old people … :-)

209 Debra in NC 04.03.07 at 8:35 pm

I think your glasses look very nice. They appear to be half-frames, which means that the lens are plastic. Just be careful if they are indeed plastic, as they do tend to get scratched fairly easily. Wanna ask me how I know? LOL! (I started wearing glasses prior to school age.)

I have no guess on what your next project is, will just sit back and watch it progress.

Lucy’s a smart kitty, she knows that she should rest that leg of hers! Hope she feels better soon.

210 Debra in NC 04.03.07 at 8:35 pm

I think your glasses look very nice. They appear to be half-frames, which means that the lens are plastic. Just be careful if they are indeed plastic, as they do tend to get scratched fairly easily. Wanna ask me how I know? LOL! (I started wearing glasses prior to school age.)

I have no guess on what your next project is, will just sit back and watch it progress.

Lucy’s a smart kitty, she knows that she should rest that leg of hers! Hope she feels better soon.

211 Debra in NC 04.03.07 at 8:35 pm

I think your glasses look very nice. They appear to be half-frames, which means that the lens are plastic. Just be careful if they are indeed plastic, as they do tend to get scratched fairly easily. Wanna ask me how I know? LOL! (I started wearing glasses prior to school age.)

I have no guess on what your next project is, will just sit back and watch it progress.

Lucy’s a smart kitty, she knows that she should rest that leg of hers! Hope she feels better soon.

212 Debra in NC 04.03.07 at 8:35 pm