Twins
It has already been established in my mind that Theresa and I are sock twins, what with our mutual love of Crown Mountain Farms fibers, but I have long suspected that Phyl was my bag twin. This suspicion was confirmed late last week with this blog entry by Phyl.
I got my Zelda bag last week. From The Loopy Ewe.
Oh, all right. I’ll admit that I got two Zelda bags, in two different sizes.
Phyl is right that the straps are exactly the right length to neatly tuck under your arm, and the bag fits snugly at your side. The only thing that prevents this from being the ultimate, perfect bag is the lack of an outside pocket.
Holiday Decorations and a Quickie Contest!
Thank you all for your stories of holiday decorations in the comments — I really enjoyed reading them all!
(By the way, I can see that I am closing in on 30,000 total comments on this iteration of my blog. I’ll send a nice prize to the 30,000th commenter. Yes, I am whoring for comments. I love comments.)
But we did no decorating this weekend. Maybe next weekend.
Um . . . Yeah . . . Knitting Progress
On Thursday night, I went to bed at 7:00pm with Lucy snuggled tightly next to me. Remember how I was whining about not feeling well? I’ve been having sinus issues of Epic Proportion, no doubt brought on by inhaling too much dust and other icky stuff when we moved offices. Ew. So I’ve spent the past few days hopped up on Zyrtec, in a zombie-like fugue. The KOARC spent the weekend not only enduring my sniffling and whining about feeling ill, but made sympathetic noises and made me cups of tea, and not once did he make fun of me for reclining on the couch, Camille-like, with tissue stuffed in my nose (the tissue up the nose is very un-Camille-like, I admit. But effective).
Anyhow, that doesn’t do much for one’s knitting progress.
But I do have some progress.
Here’s the first of my Magic socks. Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
and I did finish the Red Scarf on Friday night, while watching Captains Courageous on DVD.
It ended up about 66″ long (not including fringe) and 6″ wide, so it’s within the parameters requested for the Red Scarf Project.
With the Red Scarf complete, I needed another project — something simple so as not to overtax my sinus-infection-befuddled brain. I pulled out some Handmaiden handpainted 4-ply cashmere I bought at Knitty City when I went to Manhattan at the end of October. I had two skeins of it, so decided to knit it with two strands held together and make a mistake rib scarf. One strand is dk weight, so 2 strands made a nice chunky weight. I did the scarf 23 stitches wide and used a 6mm needle.
Two movies on DVD on Saturday afternoon/evening (The Desperate Hours and Streetcar Named Desire) and I finished it. The results:
It’s about 5″ wide and is about 66″ long (excluding fringe). This one’s for me — I bought the yarn because I thought it would make a great scarf to go with my black cashmere dress coat.
Anyhow.
I’m feeling much better today, but am having a quiet afternoon, and am starting a fun not-too-taxing knitting project. I’ll talk about that tomorrow. I’ve got tomorrow off from work, so that’s a good thing. More time to rest up!
Lucy sez:
“I’m available for kitty snuggles whenever you need them, Momma!”
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Echoing the Ooh!Ooh!Ooh! to the Magic socks! But really shamelessly trolling for the 30,000th comment prize! Hee hee!
As I am the first one to leave a comment today I doubt I will be the right number. No matter. It has been a while since I left a comment. I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing the prolific amount of knitting you accomplish. I started grad school this fall and the knitting has been truncated greatly. I still manage it when I can. I’m glad your sinuses have cleared up. Take care.
Oh, sinus infections are the worst. Are you on an antibiotic, or are you interested in some of my wonder cures? I’m (I should say I WAS) a chronic sinus sufferer.
Lovely, lovely scarves. Lovely bags, and of course great socks. Thank you again for the red scarf. Gawd, that’s gorgeous!
The sock looks great. I hope you will keep getting better from that cold, and that your knitting is rewarding. We’re all looking forward to getting to know what it is.
Gotta work toward your comment goal. How long do we have to wait to hear about your upcoming big project?
I love the scarf!!! I just finished a red scarf and dropped it off at Panera the other day. Now back to my second sock. Your sock pattern rocks.
Thanks again:-)
I have been lusting after the offhand designs for some time…man this is making my buying finger hurt I want one so bad…gorgeous!!!
Love the scarf as well
and who couldn’t love Lucy
I love the way that Magic sock striped up! The scarves are both lovely too. Glad you’re feeling better!
Also: mmm…Marlon Brando.
Oooh, not sure which I like more - the Magic socks or the cashmere scarf. The colors of both are beautiful!
You mentioned combining two strands of DK to get a chunky weight. Is there a standard way of combining to get a different gauge or is it just trial by fire?
Dearest Lucy: Please cuddle up to Momma more today and tonight. She needs your karma to get well. And maybe, if you do an excellently good job, she make some Swedish Christmas goodies. sighpurrrrr. (signed with a purrrub) Nikki
I love the scarves- the cashmere one is my favourite!
I love your socks!! That sinus thing can really be a killer. Fluids are the only thing that I’ve found offers relief! oh, and sitting on the couch doesn’t hurt…..
wow, even sick you still knit at the speed of light.
beautiful socks, as always.
(am i the 30,000???)
Your socks are just gorg!!! Sorry to hear about your sinus probs - what a bugger! Have you tried homeopathic medicine? I suffered for years but haven’t had problems since using homeophathic.
(Can I just say, this is my first post, although I’ve been lurking for ages - first posts are always scary!!)
STELLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that part. I really do. When we read that in Southern Lit, my prof. kept doing that, it was terribly funny because she was verrrrry preg. at the time and her belly poked out all funny when she put her hands out to do it.
Yeah, I’m shamelessly trying to be the winning post. I’m not even gonna try and hide that.
Bean and I had really horrible colds recently and stayed in bed together for several days. She got up to meander about the house and when she came back into the room, she had wound two Kleenex’s into twists and put one in each nostril. I admired her ingenuity and I have to admit that it’s easier on the nose than wiping it every 10 seconds.
I love all of your stuff Wendy! I, too, have been overtaxed and in scarf mode. I love a good, quick project for meditation-like knitting. I do have a question for you: where did you get your wonderful sock stretchers? I’m in the market for some myself…
The Zelda bag is a beauty … especially love the fabric. Please tell Lucy she has fans up here in Canada - we love her to bits!!
Shamelessly delurking because of your contest! : ) Your 2 scarves are beautiful though! And love your Wild Thing socks, they’re gorgeous!
Hope you are feeling better. Love the Kleenex up the nose. Must remember that. You so inspired me with the diagonal scarf that I shopped my stash for a very similar wool/soy I had and immediately whipped it up for Stepmother, reds/mauves/graybrowns (her colors). It is very nice, almost finished. Fast knit and not totally boring. Do appreciate having your measurements so I know when to stop.
Hope you’re feeling better. Your amazing multiple FO’s must comfort you somewhat. I bow to your prolific production.
If you’re looking for an interesting scarf, check out /lifesastitch.typepad.com/_/ Li has herringbone rib scarf that has its own following. She’ll share the pattern for a comment or request. It’s lovely
I’m just a fool for new bags…must go check out Zelda!
Lovely scarves! The colors are quite rich looking.
It’s next to impossible for me to do any decorating until right before Christmas since I have two little ones under 3 yrs old, that would love to tear everything down every 5 minutes. I think the week before Christmas will save my sanity. Good luck with your decorating.
Lurve the red scarf. I want to make one too, waiting for the semester to end and to finish up a little holdiay knitting - then the scarf!
Kitty schnuggles always help - no matter what the problem. You’ve got so much time off I’m utterly jealous - but since I was unemployed this time last year I won’t complain
A bit of nicely alcoholic eggnog may hep you feel better.
I love the cashmere scarf. i have really been into the cashmere lately. I have been using the Debbie Bliss, Handmaiden and Jade Saphire.
Lovely scarves! And thanks, Wendy, for your fingerless mitts pattern - you were so right about Kuyeron being a good sub, they fit perfectly! (pic on my blog)
Oh, please NO MORE bag shots. Almost caved in after Phyl’s pics…Dreamweavers have a few on sale..
Hope your feeling better. I have the mother of all colds, haven’t had one in EONS and not around any kids the past few days.. Mange ceylon tea, by Republic teas, the BEST for sinuses and sore throats..
I’m in awe of how fast you knit. I’m currently racing the calendar to finish my last holiday gift (Peek a Boo from Inspired Cable Knits in Knit Picks Shine Sport) and fretting that I won’t be able to finish the front and two sleeves in the next two weeks (at least without doing some permanent damage to my hands!). How do you do it?!
Streetcar Named Desire is one of my all-time favorite movies - since you watched it by choice, I assume you like it as well!
Congratulations on the Heifer success - knitters really are a generous group.
I’d take Norma up on a wonder cure. Her post recommending throat sprays and Elderberry has helped me overcome many a tickle (and spaz spaz cough).
By the way, since you posted linking to the Loopy Ewe, I broke a no-more-luxury-sock-yarn diet. Oh well, you feast during the Holidays, right? It all doesn’t count!
Feel better, Wendy! I also have a sinus infection (due to hugs from germy little ones when I’m subbing at my son’s school) and have already finished one course of zithromax. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to have done the trick so I hope you get better faster than I am doing.
Still blogless here, but am thinking of starting one. Any advice would be appreciated.
XOXOXOX
Maria in NY
Love everything on your blog today. The Zelda bags are beauitful. I’ve been looking for a work bag to carry files, etc. Thanks to you I checked out the Zelda link and saw the Eve and Ursula bags. I’m not sure if either of them would work for a work bag, but the style and fabrics are gorgeous.
You are amazing … finishing the magic socks, the red scarf, and beautiful Handmaiden scarf. I spent all of my knitting time on Friday & Saturday night working on a sweater for my toy poodle Sammy. After reaching the front legs I realized that there was something wrong and ripped it all out. (All 5 inches of it:-).
Hope the sniffles go away.
Sherry (Twyla Twinkle Berry the ragdoll’s Mom)
I hope you start feeling better soon. I’ve been feeling under the weather myself. I just love those Magic socks!
Those bags are so pretty! I wish we weren’t moving so I could swing one!
DARNED good looking knitting bags you have there. I (ahem) bought two as well.
Glad to hear you’re feeling better today!
I have a needle case from Offhand designs that was a grad school graduation gift from my sister. I love it, even if it never seems to have the needles I want stored there. (which may or may not be my fault.)
I finally started decorating today. I’m really hit and miss on the holiday decor depending on where I am living and how long I’m going to be there. I’ve had a tree in the house and set up here for days but only put the lights on this afternoon. I did spruce up a plain wreath with some fake red berries and candy canes as a nod to my highly-lighted neighborhood.
Hi Wendy, I am “delurking” to exclaim at how amazed I am on how quickly you finish your projects…(I know you hear it all the time.)
I like to tell myself that if I can finish something in twice the amount you do, I am doing pretty darn well for myself.
I absolutely love the magic socks..and REALLY like the Red scarf..think I may have to make one up as well.
I’m still waiting on pins and needles to hear what your next “big” project is..I don’t think you have announced it yet…when do inquiring minds get to hear about it? =)
Socks are so comfy looking…. but the bag… oh man— I’m going over to look at the site;) abd they do coordiante nicely with your Lucy;)
so am I #30,000????????????
one day i am just going to have to make me that mistake rib scarf, every one of them i have seen look so good!
You poor kid…but at least you had a wonderful kitty to give you hugs when you are feeling poorly. If you try any of those wonder cures that were mentioned by Norma AND if the problems go away…well, be sure to post, cuz I just may have to look that girl up!
Congrats on the knitting too, I love the red scarf!
I love my Zelda bag I also got from The Loopy Ewe! I find it to be absolute perfection for sock knitting. Run, don’t walk, to get one!
Sorry about your sinus problem. I suffer the same fate when the Santa Ana winds blow here in SoCal. We recently had a 5 day event (the usual is 2 to 3 days) and it was nasty and horrible. Glad Lucy and the KORAC took good care of you.
Lovely scarves and socks!
also de-lurking because of contest. I only own one pair of handknit socks, and I love seeing all yours and contemplating that some day I’ll have a sock drawer that is so well stocked. However, the men in my life (dad, DH, brothers) like them too, they are perfect guy knitting…..The real problem is that I have no resources for sock yarn…..However, you made those knee highs look so easy I might have to get some cheap stuff and give it a whirl.
Socks are one thing (commuter knitting) but how do you knit _scarves_ so fast. They are sooooo long.
… then I shall leave a comment too since you asked so nicely
The knitting is gorgeous and prolific as always. Hope you feel better soon!
I’m loving the magic socks. sigh!
(I plug my nose with a tissue when I have nighttime allergy attacks too. The kitties don’t laugh at me (maybe behind my back, though.)
Your red scarf is so beautiful, I’m thinking of maybe trying to knit one JUST LIKE IT!!
I’m loving the red scarf!
I’ve been meaning to say this for a while but as now is a superior time to make a comment I feel it is a good time to make said comment. I come from a home with a few (occasionally upwards of 20) pets, the heart of which are our two cats. Ever since I came to school last year (re: no pets at all) I’ve been missing my kitty Jane and Lucy is not only a good cyber-replacement, but also is sitting exactly like Jane in that last picture. It really helps me get through the days.
ok done being sappy, I’m clearly aiming to be 30,000
LOVE the first magic sock!!
I always love how many people de-lurk when they might get something out of it. Personally, I just feel that my comment will get lost in the crowd. That said, I’m de-lurking!
I love the magic sock, it looks awesome!
I also have a question - any suggestions for a project for 1000yards of sock-weight alpaca yarn OTHER THAN a shawl, wrap, or scarf?
Handmaiden makes cashmere? Oh god. I’m going to go cut up my credit cards right now.
Wendy,
I too work in a germ infested toxic office building. The only thing that has saved me is a netti pot. Looks like a tiny tea pot or Aladin’s lamp. You use it with salt water to flush out your sinuses. Yep, it sounds gross and is a little disconcerting at first, but once you get used to it, it only takes two minutes. Health food/vitamin stores usually have them, and I know there are many sources online. I haven’t had a full blown cold, or sinus infection in the four years I’ve had my netti pot.
BTW, thank you for sharing your techniques for those of us who also have “shapely” ankles and calves!
I tried to do the tissue plug with my 2yo her last cold. She didn’t get it. I had a cold at the same time and thought it was a fine idea.
Love the bags. My current favorite is a vintage leather one. Red leather box with flaps to close and a toggle lock. only drawback is the straps are too short for over the shoulder.
Love the socks….I’ve now ordered 4 sets of those sock blockers. The first set was for me. They were so lovely that I’ve since ordered 3 more sets for gifts to fellow knitting needle wheelding lunatics. I’d originally seen them on your blog. Thanks for recommending them.
I love the red scarf. Must be the holiday season because I seem to love just about anything red lately
Aren’t cats wonderful when you’re under the weather? They just really pick up on it and are there to provide comfort. Speaking of the old sinuses–you mentioned the temp in the temp space was in the *80s*–I don’t know about you, but that would probably set off sinus problems (and mega-headaches) for me if I was going back and forth between that and cold/cool outside. Not to mention the warmer temp provides a more…uh…fecund environment for nasty viruses and all 
I look and see so many comments and say, hey, she doesn’t need to be bothered with just one more! Isn’t it nice to be relaxed and not pressured by holiday knitting and stress this time of year?
I’m very picky about the length of my purse straps–too long and they hurt my shoulder, too short, and well, they’re annoying AND they hurt my shoulder! If my elbow “rests” on the bag (thereby being held at an angle from my body), it bothers me . . . not to mention that I hate the “cluttered” feeling of too much bulk around my arms (the one real problem with winter coats worn over winter sweaters). I use the “Elbow Test” when I buy bags–if I can’t hold it in my hand and swing the bag past my elbow to hang it on my shoulder, the strap’s too short!
But, you know, that’s just me….
30,000?! Whoa. Love the red scarf!! And, of course, all bags. *twitch twitch*
I love the bag! And the scarves! I think I’m going to use the same pattern for my Red Scarf.
Holy Toledo! That’s some bag! I’ve never spent that much on a bag before! LOL Does it knit for you when you put your yarn inside?? Love reading about you and Lucy every day, Wendy. Keep knitting. Someday I’ll knit a sock… maybe even two of ‘em!
Oh I do so love the Magic Kitty socks and the bag is lovely.
I can’t pass up a contest. I do hope you feel better, and enjoy your day off tomorrow.
Here’s to trolling for the 30k comment…
The red scarf turned out very nice. I’m sure whomever recieves it will be very appreciative!
I love the cashmere scarf. T’ve been looking for a good scarf pattern for some cashmere. I think I’ll try it.
Joan
Love the new bags! I’m going to have to take a look. I still can’t believe that you can knit so many wonderful things in such short of a time.
Carol
Beautiful knits! Just beautiful… almost makes me want to be an orphaned college student!
Sorry to hear about the sinus stuff… yucky, that!
Your blog has been a source of inspiration to me to find the time to knit with small stolen increments and to be better at finishing! I’m also inspired by your blog to do my own and am hoping to finally get around to it later this month. I’m probably going to shamelessly steal your concept of including your Partner Lucy in your blog and submit the world to pictures of my two Pembrokes on a regular basis.
Thanks for the entertainment.
Anna M
the zelda bag is cute.. and the baby zelda bag is adorable… I once knew a guy whose dog was named zelda too… nice dog but the guy was a arse.
weird.
Oooooh lovely bag! I haven’t broken down and gotten a Zelda bag yet, though they are awfully tempting. I’m thinking about buying a Lexie Barnes bag after the holidays - how did you like yours?
Hope you are feeling better. Sinus issues are never fun! I love all of your socks. Reading your blog makes me want to knit socks all the time!!
The red scarf is lovely — and I think some young person will think so too. Your bags are terrific - enjoy - and get better.
Okay, Wonder Woman! You knit like a rocket even when sick! It must be Lucy’s influence. And what’s wrong with two strips of Kleenex up the nostrils? It’s better than dripping all over the place. Happy day off and get well quick.
One of the ladies I know has some serious sinus issues going on this weekend as well. Poor you two. She was definitely in some pain when I saw her at our hockey game.
Your scarves are beautiful as is the sock. Even though you weren’t feeling well you still finished up a wonderful scarf for a worthy cause. Good for you.
(whoring for comments ROTFLMEEFWAO!!)
sorry you are under the weather………..i usually suffer thru 2 sinus infections every year (usually winter and spring)….have had the winter one already…….
i know you hear this question all of the time, but how do you knit so quickly…years of practice or technique? i really would like to know, esp if i could use the same to increase my speed a tad…my eyes are bigger than my ability to knit all i’d like to!
i do enjoy your blog……carry on!
sorry..gave wrong email address on last post and updated it before i caught it.oops!
sorry..gave wrong email address on last post and updated it before i caught it.oops!
I agree with Beth’s info about the Neti pot. There is also a premixed buffered salt water solution with a squirt bottle you can get at most drugstores now, called NeilMed Sinus Rinse; I like the little premixed packets because it’s fast and I don’t mess up the mixing, but I like the Neti pot better than the squirt bottles. My 8-year-old daughter finds the squirt bottle easier, though. The rinse helps clear out allergens and snot, and helps keep things moist and soothed, especially in the winter, when the air’s so dry. You can use it daily or just when you’re having problems.
As my 8-year-old said today: “I wonder who invented Kleenex? I’m glad I didn’t live before they invented it!”
Feel better, knit easy and cuddle with Lucy!
I’m so sorry to hear of your sinus woes-we’ve been passing the same thing around my house among my 2 daughters and hubby and myself-and trying to not get the new 6 week old baby sick, too! But I had to laugh at your tissue-up-the-nose comment-we do that too and every time I do it I think fondly of my grandpap who used to do it–he was such a sweet funny cute man and it makes me smile when I am sitting there wondering if I’ll ever breathe thru my nose again…funny what brings about the warm fuzzies, isn’t it? hope you feel better soon! I loved your red scarf, btw!
Uhh,, … just an unbiased, unprejudiced, unsolicited, unwelcome question: could you possibly be allergic to Lucy?
Ducking and running, fast, to avoid whatever you are throwing at me now.
Ah yes, the kleenex-up-the-nose tchnique. I too have employed this not-so-elegant method when suffering a cold. It might not be pretty, but it sure beats rubbing your nose raw blowing it! Stay warm and snuggled up with family. (misery loves company, right?) Hope you are feeling better soon!
Poor Wendy! I hope you are feeling 100% better very soon!
Christmas decorations–alas, I’ve none in our little home in HK. The malls here are all decked out in Christmas-like regalia and lots of little stages of Disney backgrounds (I still don’t understand that), but no real snow. =(
Sinus crap is the absolute worse. I’m a singer so I can vouch for this big time. Re holiday decorations - everytime we acquire a new pet, I get an ornament which represents it. I’ve lost 4 pets in the past 2 years (3 in 13 months) and have another cat ill, so I cherish those ornaments even more. The good news is I put dibs on 2 kittens this week. They’re not weaned yet so I’ll have to wait awhile but I’m looking forward to them.
Hope you are feeling better soon!
LOVE the projects! I REALLY like the color of that yarn for the magic socks.
ohh, now I want to spin sock yarn, how does the kitty yarn knit up anyway? If it was yarn that you had orderd how would you rate it?
Being sick is highly annoying, I gave my cold to my poor SO and his is turning int a sinus infection, right before finals too… I hope you feel better soon!
Hope your feeling a lot better by now! The handspun is making a beautiful sock. The more I keep reading and seeing about CMF, the more I have to keep myself from placing an order.
The scarves are beautiful too. I’m sure the recipient of the red scarf will be very happy.
Glad you’re feeling better. Sinus problems are No Fun At All.
Hope your feeling better soon! I suffer from allergies every year, so I do know how you feel. LOVE the red scarf and sweet Lucy of course.
I hope that you feel better soon. The new scarf is beautiful and should go great with a black coat!
I always read your blog, but I never comment because I’m so overwhelmed by your ability… maybe I shouldn’t let that stop me.
Wonder what a “not-to-taxing” knitting project is for you…
Ooooh, we’re sinus twins!
I too spent the weekend with the kleenex stuck up the nose. Quite effective for catching errant drips so as not to soil the knitting. Also, makes it a whole heck of a lot easier to breathe, which is a good thing.
Love the sock. Very magical. :o)
Floating around in a Zyrtec haze with you,
Mel :oP
I’m glad you’re feeling better Wendy! And Congratulations on 30,000 comments. Lovely fun simple knitting projects - and the Magic socks are awesome! I really like how the colors came out in them.
Oh, I hope you are feeling better. Kitty hugs should help! Love the magic socks too!!
So lovely, that CMF sock! It is very Coco-esque, I think. I definitely need to get cracking on my second Sloopy sock so that I can have a pair of CMF socks soon, too!
Great bag!
I think you got a lot of knitting done for a sinus-infected brain! What colorway is the Handmaiden yarn? I would guess Paris, if I had to guess. I hope you continue to feel better.
Cats make the best nurses; I think Lucy deserves an extra catnip mouse for Christmas for cuddling excellence.
Love the Magic socks! That colorway is so neat and I cannot wait until my spinning is good enough to knit for my feet! LOL BTW, I take Zyrtec at night…seems to work better that way. Remember to drink lots of fluids too…helps the allergies and any potential antihistamine drying.
Love the Magic socks! That colorway is so neat and I cannot wait until my spinning is good enough to knit for my feet! LOL BTW, I take Zyrtec at night…seems to work better that way. Remember to drink lots of fluids too…helps the allergies and any potential antihistamine drying.
oh my, 30,000 comments…but I’ll never win…
such a nice KOARC and lucy to help you up when you are down. pretty yarn and new bags speed the healing too.
and I’m witcha on the kleenex-in-the-nose thing…
Very nice Magic sock. I’m glad you’re feeling better. I just KNEW you were coming down with SOMETHING the other night. Glad you plan to stay home tomorrow. the more rest the better. Poor Lucy looks like she may be getting your sinus trouble, poor lambie pie precious baby. Good of the KOARC to take care of you. My beloved husband isn’t a good caretaker. Oh well, we all have our failings. By the way, did you hear the Fluffy Knitter Deb’s dad had a stroke yesterday? Hope he’s doing better. That’s a hard thing. Take care and cuddle your baby Lucy good.
Ann in Dallas, Texas
I think the bags are very pretty. The red scarf is beautiful, as well as the socks and Lucy. Everyone loves Lucy though right? Yes we all do.
me too, me too, shamelessly diving in on a whim.
but seriously don’t you think you should come over here sooner than later? block out some time next summer? that’d be what i call a hum dinger of prize:
your blog constantly reminds me i definitly don’t knit too much
/nicole-sweden
Hey there, one of my Massage instructors got me hooked on white flower oil (contains menthol euctalptus and lavender- for those that might have allergies)you can get it in an asian market. put a small dab in your hands rub briskly and while rubbing inhale through the nose 3x and the mouth 3x the catch is you bow and inhale while straitening 3 times nose then 3 times mouth it will clean nose and throat and down to lungs you may start coughing for a bit but you will be able to breathe . also rub on feet then take a hot bath put some in the water as well. that broke up bronchitis just do not get it in your eyes-will also help with headache. so get better.
ps how much does Lucy weigh she looks tiny my Ragdoll Isolde is 14 lbs.
I didn’t answer about the decorating before, so here goes - I have a fake tree, and we usually get it out about a week after Thanksgiving. Then there’s a little 3.5″ fake tree that’s all mine, with crocheted snowflakes, purple lights, and purple bead garland.
Mmmm…cashmere….
Lovely scarves and a sock. I wish I was as productive on my healthy days as you are on your sick ones.
Hi Wendy! You say you made little progress, but then you have a sock and not one but two scarves that are finished! Wow!!!
I have a question - what, in your opinion, is the minimum length for a lace or really lightweight scarf? (I don’t have a lot of time before I have to give my scarves as holiday gifts, and I am not a quick-like-a-bunny knitter!)
I can’t believe how fast you knit! I’m deeply, truely impressed. Love your knee socks btw.
I love that scarf…… how much do I love that scarf… I love it 30,000 times!!!!!
Okay, I’ll de-lurk! I’m a sucker for anyone who can admit to whoring for something! Glad you’re feeling better, by the way.
I’m so amazed at your speed, the scarves are gorgous!! I’m glad you’re feeling better!
Hope you feel better so your knitting doesn’t suffer. Love the 2 scarves. Must start my Red Scarf soon now that I finished my 3 Christmas stockings & one kitty paw stocking. Love reading your blog every am.
OK - after seeing your hand spun socks, I’m going to HAVE to break down and knit some from my hand spun. I think I have enough hats and scarves.
PS - If you find a cure for the sinus ickies besides Zyrtec or other zombie drugs, let me know. Someone is inside my sinuses right now with a jack hammer.
I missed this this post! I’ve been sick too. I’ll have to try your tissue suggestion & frankly, I won’t care what it looks like;) Yours is one of the nicest red scarves I’ve seen! I guess a sinus episode can’t get you down!
Hope you feel better by now. Thanks for keeping your blog even when you nose is stuffed with tissues !
The bag… the socks… the scarves… all are gorgeous!
What a great way to start the day - you had so many beautiful things to show off - the scarves, the bags, the sock. All of it is wonderful.
Oo oo! Let me guess?! I’m 29,999!
I love the way the colours zig-zag in the Mistake Rib Scarf, *sigh* I love Handmaiden…
The magic socks are interesting - I was just explaining to someone about warm and cool grays and it would be a good example.
I love comments, too. I like the red scarf!
Your Magic sock looks great! I love the striping and the variation of the colors.
Tha magic socks look extra cozy! I hope the sinuses ease up on you!
Love the socks and scarves, and I’m glad you’re feeling better. Sinus issues suck.
My dear little sisters bought me a Zelda bag for my birthday. I’m very happy with it.
Goodness! 120+ comments so far? How do you read them all? I’m sure you’re just as much a speed reader as you are a speed knitter.
What is it about snuggling with a warm kitty that makes feeling sick seem so much better?
I’ve never seen those Zelda bags before, I may be adding them to my Christmas list.
hope you are feeling 100% by now.
What happen to the log cabin blanket? Is it one of those projects that get to the back of the closet and don’t come out.
30000 yet?????
Nice magic socks! Just returned from a bus trip on Sunday to see the Elizabeth Zimmerman exhibit at the Design Gallery in the Ecology Building at UW-Madison, Wisconsin. What a feast for the eyes that was, and if any of your bloggers should see this - it ends Dec. 15 and was well worth the visit.
I’ve been reading your blog for almost a month and this is my first comment! (Seems like the right time!). Your knitting is fabulous and very inspirational. I’ve had a pair of knee socks in-progress for quite a while, I’ve recently gotten back to work on them and can’t wait to finish.
There can never be too many kitty photos!
Wendy, I swear you are THE fastest knitter ever! I LOVE how the magic socks look! I’m always in awe of your spinning/knitting. I’m going to attempt my first ever toe-up pair of socks for my DD as soon as I have all my Christmas projects completed. Wish me luck!!
Kim
Heat pack is my respite for sinus problems….
so now do I win?????
I did the same sinus thing to myself by cleaning up for Thanksgiving (proof that I should never dust) (or proof that I don’t dust enough?)
Hope you’re feeling better!
Love your wild thing socks and your scarves!
Indeed it’s true, we are bag twins!
Hope you are feeling better! Your scarves are beautiful. I think yours will be lovely against your coat. Now which bag will you wear . . .
Holy smokes Wendy! 30 000! Wow! You superrock!
Love the bags, and Phyl’s too!
Love the scarves, almost enough to make me wish I lived in the cold again.
Hate sinus problems, but I also have cats that seem to know when I need a cuddle most. Some cat lovin’ can make almost anything bearable, I think.
Feel better soon or I’ll be forced to send orange brandy and a brigade of healing cats!
OK - I love your knitting content, but really, I look forward to your Lucy pics every day!
Magic socks rock!
Wow - I LOVE both scarves! Congrats on your 30,000 comment whomever it becomes…Lucy is looking fetching as always…
(((hugs)))
Well, for someone who isn’t feeling well, you sure did accomplish a lot! Love the scarves and the socks.
If you don’t take Lucy up on her offer of kitty snuggles, I’d be happy to
She’s so sweet.
So glad that you are feeling better. You got tons of knitting done which is awesome! Everything looks great!
I love your wild thing knee highs…I think that they are going to be just the inspiration to get my own started! I hope that you are feeling better!
Wendy—can you show an open shot of the smaller bag???????? Maybe even with something in it for scale???? I’m thinking about begging santa for one……not sure which size to ask for though….
hmmm… i wonder how close she could be to the 30,000th comment…
should i post the comments seperately…. nah i will take my chances.
I love the scarves, and lucy is pretty as always.
I hope you feel better.
HuGS
jackie
Hooray for no work on Mondays! We spent Sat evening driving around looking for the house with the most/brightest lights.
Yes-sir-ee, another shameless response for the 30,000th comment prize! Nice socks, btw. I’ve loved the superwash hand-spun socks out in blogland– (Sheep to Shoe, Crown Mountian, Sock Hop) They may inspire just enough to justify a spinning class! I fear another hobby, however.
Oh, I love the Magic Socks. They look kitten soft. And nothing makes one feel better than kitty snuggling when you’re sick.
Don’t kitties make great nurses! When I feel icky there is nothing better than snuggling with my beloved felines.
Glad your feeling better!
WendyT.
The bags are beautiful. Love them! Here’s another comment!
Love the Magic socks. The colours are so pretty.
Your scarves turned out so well too. I wish I was that productive when I am sick.
I hope you get well soon or at least finish with the whole switcheroo thing at the office sooner than expected.
Well, you love comments? Here I was thinking that you probably got sick of reading them all and my adding a “Love your _____-it turned out great!” would only bring an eye-roll. :~)
BTW, I really do like those scarves, and the first Kitten sock-hee hee!
I love reading your blog everyday. It cheers me up immensely.
I’m sure I’m the 35,000 th comment, since there are 139 comments before mine. Yikes!!
Oh, so cute! My Callie-cat always snuggles next to me when I’m sick. She especially loves it when I have a fever; I think because of the extra heat.
I love the magic kitten socks and the scarf is lovely. Feel better soon.
I’m happy to hear you’re feeling better. I still have yet to get decorating. Just a welcome sign and the stockings. I think we’ll look for a tree tonight or tomorrow though. I have a new little kitty so we weren’t going to get one as she is insane and sure to scale the tree, but what the hey, it’s the holidays right? It may be amusing.
I started to comment this morning when I lost my network connection. Hope that that’s a sign that this may be the lucky comment.
What I was saying is that there’s nothing wrong with a little comment “whoring” especially when it’s for my free scarf pattern. I have to agree with one of the comments above - come on over, try it, you’ll like it.
Li
LOVE the red scarf, some student is definitely lucky.
can anyone here tell me what is up with Knit Happens? their site has been down for months. Their emails bounce back. The phone rings with no answer. Are they still in business? Wendy, you used to mention them and owner Kristine often but not at all lately. What’s the 411? Anyone, anyone?
I am totally in awe with your knitting upkeep. It’s almost like part of your daily routine!
Whoa - I think I’m comment # 150 on this post — when you beg for comments, we deliver! Anyway, hope you’re feeling better. As a long time sinus/allergy sufferer, I can certainly sympathize.
I can also relate to being a bag ‘ho. I’ve been a bag ‘ho since I was a tee-tiny little girl and sported a vinyl American Flag bag everywhere, and I mean everywhere, until it somehow “disappeared” and I was broken-hearted after that. (My suspicion is that someone in my family tossed it after getting tired of seeing me carry it everywhere). My latest acquisition is a Lexie Barnes “Lady B” in the “Little Miss Perfect” fabric, bought on sale from Webs. Boy, how I love that bag. If Lexie makes a bag in American Flag fabric, well, I’ll know I’ve died and gone to heaven.
Glad to hear you’re feeling better!
Nice scarves!
Our outside lights are done (new LED multi-colored lights across the gutter, and a red-white-and-blue tree made of lights (always something patriotic). Also the mailbox wrap.
Inside — um, never packed-up shimmerlights from last year. Hubby took down last year’s cards, and we’ll eventually start putting up this year’s.
Haven’t had a tree in 3 years, I think (it’s fake, anyway). Since we got a humidifier, the tree doesn’t have a home. We’re working on alternatives now. I’d like a tree this year.
I like to decorate sometime within 2 weeks after Thanksgiving, and then take down no sooner than January 7th (epiphany). Hubby likes to take down sooner.
Magic Sock looks yummy - I love that colorway
Hope you are feeling better and I can bet that this crazy weather has something to do with it too (50 degrees one day, 20 the next!)
I love comments too! Hope you feel better soon!
I love how the Magic sock came out! The scarfs are great too - that reminds I need to finish the one I am making!
Being sick sucks, being too sick to at least be able to KNIT, really sucks. Love the socks. Hope ur feeling better! Am I #30,000???? -patti
Get Well Soon! and please take very good care of yourself.
I hate to be an enabler BUT I got my knitting bag through Lands End - it’s black, it’s quilted AND it has an outside pocket! So far it’s been the right size for my lace shawl knitting.
As you always say, “just sayin’”
Love to Lucy!
I have several friends who are also suffering from the sinitis blues, so maybe the time of year is also contributing. Hope you feel better soon. I love your recent projects. Here it has been a top secret project for the kindergarten teacher and an “all hats-all the time” project (made the deadline- yay). Now I can pull out the yarn I have set aside for several pairs of socks and a couple of special scarves (like a grey/red scarf with little white wooly sheep for my daughter Mary) before the oft-promised recipients start getting surly….if only the family didn’t insist on clean clothes and semi-regular meals….
I love the scarves. Hope you feel better soon.
I love the scarves. Hope you feel better soon.
I love the scarves. Hope you feel better soon.
Who would have thought you’d feel short of comments? I’m crazy about your Wild Thing socks, by the way.
Whenever I se you mention Wild Thing on your blog I remember the episode of X Files where Moldy and Scuzzy are at a pseudoquasiAmish sort of farm and Scuzzy gets all hot and bothered about one of the strapping young males and Moldy remarks on how “…she’s about to do the wild thing with [the strapping young male]…” and I smile.
Shamelessly trolling to be the prize-winning commenter,
I remain,
Lovely red scarf. Someone is going to a fortunate and warm student with that one.
30,000!!!! Wow! Your Lucy is beautiful!!
I know I’m a bit behind on the Holiday Decorations post, but why not try this idea. I KNOW that you have enough knitted goodness horded away.
http://allthingsknitterly.blogspot.com/
Love the Magic socks too.
You do more knitting feeling poorly than I do at the top of my game… oh and 3000 comments, well that’s just a distant dream for me
I’m still speechless at 30,000 comments . . . I thought 5000 was good! (grin)
What stitch pattern did you use for your red scarf? it is very loverly! and it looks like a chenille yarn? thanks! :o)
Love your scarves. Hope you feel better. Am I number 30,000? I hope so!
Your cat looks like my balinese Daisy? She is gorgeous!
I’m just about to start a mistake rib scarf in Silk Garden. Thanks for noting that you used 23 stitches for yours. I think I’ll up mine since the yarn is thinner.
Wendy the scarves and the socks all look wonderful. I really love the cranbery scarf for the Red scarf project. Some one is very luck to be getting that. Though it may be late I really love the knee high socks. I think I am going to attempt those myself after the Christmas season. I have to finish a pair of socks for my son first, he keeps asking for them. Mind you he is only 6, they get so bossy so young.
30,000 posts are a lot of comments. Tells you how interesting you are. Hoping for 30,000 more. I really love your blog and the information you share with us in it.
Thank you.
Wow, I am impressed with your output when you’re not feeling well. When I’m sick, the only things I can do are read and watch TV, as they don’t require any movement. Good job. Congratulations also on the 30,000th comment, whomever it may be (ME! ME!).
Oh, and thanks for the tissues-up-the-nose tip. After a lifetime of allergies, you’d think I would have figured this out. But no.
Thank you for the link to the Loopy Ewe, by the way - I got my Celtic Swan silver dpns yesterday, and they are stunning.
So I think it’s safe to say that if one simply hints at anything free, knitters and blog readers will bite harder than a loggerhead snapping turtle.
Yes, we are whores for free…. well .. it would seem, free anything as we don’t know the prize.
Enjoy reading your bazillion comments that you have now and are going to keep until your tell us to stop. :p
Beautiful scarves! I love mistake rib scarves, but I feel like mine always flare out a lot at the ends, and it makes me CRAZY.
I hope you’re all better soon, Wendy.
Love the Magic sock! It looks so snuggly.
I hope you feel 100% soon.
i love the mistake rib scarf - the colors are so autumnal!
congratulations on 30,000 comments, and may you have many more.
The magic sock is awesome, and Lucy is just adorable.
Beautiful sock, beautiful scarves… and Lucy is so cute!
That scarf is positively gorgeous! I am a frequent lurker but a rare commentor (sp?). Anyway, comments on my blog haven’t even broken the 25 mark yet, so I’m envious! Maybe I’ll be #3,000 on your blog and that will cheer me up!
The Red Scarf Project is such a great idea. It sounds like those kids really slip through the cracks as far as support and could probably use a reminder that someone is thinking of them.
Oh my goodness, what a lovely kitty, she definitely looks like a snuggling pro. I love the Red Scarf Project, I will be starting mine after Christmas.
Wow! The scarf looks great! We’ve decorated outside, but I always wait to put up our tree. I have four cats who LOVE to play with all the ornaments and think the tree is their Christmas present!
Oooh, those Zelda bags are FABulous! And I really like that red scarf.
oohh-la la is right.
All your goodies are fabulous - and that Do you believe in Magic sock is truly wonderous.
yay!
Wendy,, I hope you feel better soon. I love the work that you do. And so fast. I bought your book and love it. I do have one question-every pair of socks that you knit it is with #0 needles. I like #0 too-but if the pattern dose’nt call for #o how do you do it anyway. I am a new knitter and like the feel of #0. I am thinking that you have to rework the pattern.
I have a girl friend who was from Denmark. She was St. Lucia one year. I got a tradional reciepe from her mother for “Ablesevers”. The little golf ball size -and round- pancakes that the make. Those are awesome. Love your work,Sandra
Red and Black scrafy, left handed self taught knitter!! You are slowly becoming my heroine!