Well...
I was able to find a job at an animal hospital towards the end of August. Things are going well there. Everyone is really nice and laid-back. It's taking a little getting used to (the laid-back part) but I'm getting good at letting things slide. For the first few weeks I really had no set schedule and it was getting on my nerves. I'm part-time which is nice in some ways - I get 3 days off a week. The pay is nice, but full-time would net me more moolah.
The day I started working, my mom had an accident at work. She tripped and fell and injured her knee. It was bad - she was in the hospital for a few days so they could monitor any swelling. So after a few days of driving back and forth between my house, work, mom's house, then back home (I was spending 3 or more hours a day in the car), I decided to just stay with her for a few days.
A few days turned into a few weeks and I've been here are mom's for almost a month now. Of course, most of my stuff is still out at my house. I finally got around to stopping at Jo Ann's for some new needles and yarn. I'm working on a Bears scarf and hat at the moment.
But that's all I have going on at the moment. Things in my life are crazy right now and I'm hoping it all calms down soon so that I can get back to my regular crafting and knitting at my own place!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Crafting on hold
I managed to get everything done for our trip to Alaska. I ended up with quite a bit in the end: two scarves, fingerless mitts, two tote bags, and slippers.
I didn't bring any knitting to Alaska with me - I was worried about the airlines possibly denying needles on their flights. Plus, I figured I would want to spend my time looking for moose and bear!
I haven't worked on anything since getting back either. My sister and her kids are here so the house is not really put together. We bright spare beds over from my mom's apartment, I had to move books, DVDs, and shelves so that my 20 month nephew wouldn't get into anything.
They leave on Friday and I'm looking forward to setting up my craft room again. I had to take it down and put everything in a closet so that my mom could have a room here for the summer.
I'm still unemployed (since April) so I have a pretty strict budget. As in, I'm not allowing myself to buy anything I don't need. I'll have to find ways to use up the fabric and yarn I've got without spending too much extra!
I didn't bring any knitting to Alaska with me - I was worried about the airlines possibly denying needles on their flights. Plus, I figured I would want to spend my time looking for moose and bear!
I haven't worked on anything since getting back either. My sister and her kids are here so the house is not really put together. We bright spare beds over from my mom's apartment, I had to move books, DVDs, and shelves so that my 20 month nephew wouldn't get into anything.
They leave on Friday and I'm looking forward to setting up my craft room again. I had to take it down and put everything in a closet so that my mom could have a room here for the summer.
I'm still unemployed (since April) so I have a pretty strict budget. As in, I'm not allowing myself to buy anything I don't need. I'll have to find ways to use up the fabric and yarn I've got without spending too much extra!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Fingerless Mitts
I finished and washed up my fingerless mitts the other day. They are a lot softer after washing and I'm glad. I hate itchy stuff and it's why I don't own any real sweaters. Hoodies don't count as sweaters.
Anyway. I'm glad I decided to give them a try. The pattern was super easy. Though, everything is easy lately. Not that I'm complaining!
I'm getting really excited for our trip to Alaska. 45 days! I kind of hope that it's at least a little chilly. Otherwise, I've wasted time on getting the scarves and my gloves done!
Anyway. I'm glad I decided to give them a try. The pattern was super easy. Though, everything is easy lately. Not that I'm complaining!
I'm getting really excited for our trip to Alaska. 45 days! I kind of hope that it's at least a little chilly. Otherwise, I've wasted time on getting the scarves and my gloves done!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Knitting Update
Log Cabin Blanket: Put on hiatus until after summer when the weather isn't too hot. I'm in no hurry to get this done.
Black Shrug: I gave it a second try and it was not working out. I just didn't have the motivation to get into the pattern and I was making lots of mistakes. I used the yarn for a hat and slippers instead! Done!
Alaska Scarf: Done!!
Cigar Gloves: No hurry, as Jason will be in California next winter. Plus, he's not around for measuring purposes! On hold.
Grey Mitts: Started yesterday and hopefully to be finished tomorrow!
Striped Sweater: Scrapped project. The yarn I picked out really isn't all that soft - and I know I won't wear it if it isn't soft enough!
Harry Potter Socks: These will be for Jason probably. Or someone who wants a pair of socks. I don't like socks. On hold.
Dr. Who Scarf: DONE DONE DONE!! This was a monster!!
So I am actually pretty caught up on my knitting. Just in time for me to find groups to knit with 4 nights a week too! I have plenty of yarn (thanks to Pat!!) so now I just need to pick out things to knit and start using up my stash! Since I am unemployed I will NOT be buying any more yarn anytime soon!
Ideas for small, easy, practical projects are welcome!
Black Shrug: I gave it a second try and it was not working out. I just didn't have the motivation to get into the pattern and I was making lots of mistakes. I used the yarn for a hat and slippers instead! Done!
Alaska Scarf: Done!!
Cigar Gloves: No hurry, as Jason will be in California next winter. Plus, he's not around for measuring purposes! On hold.
Grey Mitts: Started yesterday and hopefully to be finished tomorrow!
Striped Sweater: Scrapped project. The yarn I picked out really isn't all that soft - and I know I won't wear it if it isn't soft enough!
Harry Potter Socks: These will be for Jason probably. Or someone who wants a pair of socks. I don't like socks. On hold.
Dr. Who Scarf: DONE DONE DONE!! This was a monster!!
So I am actually pretty caught up on my knitting. Just in time for me to find groups to knit with 4 nights a week too! I have plenty of yarn (thanks to Pat!!) so now I just need to pick out things to knit and start using up my stash! Since I am unemployed I will NOT be buying any more yarn anytime soon!
Ideas for small, easy, practical projects are welcome!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Inventory Pt 2: Knitting
Log Cabin Blanket: My first knitting project started way back in September 2006. Why I started with a blanket, I'm not sure. For a while, the colors bugged me and I wanted to burn the hideous thing. When I get the time, I will be happy to finally get it finished.
Between 2006 and 2008 I was really good at finishing projects. Since then I have collected a LOT more yarn!
Black Shrug: Started in March 2008, I was hoping to knit up a nice cotton lace shrug for my Spring Break trip to visit my fiance. I didn't not know it at the time, but because I was knitting "backwards" it wasn't looking right and I ended up ripping it out. It was 60% done, but really ugly and not coming out the right size.
Alaska Scarf: I made one for my mom, and next I need to make one for myself. It's just a simple striped "tube" scarf in stockinette stitch . It will take quite a while to finish though. The first one was completed in August 2008 and The second one needs to be done by June 2009.
Cigar Gloves: In December 2008 I bought some brown cascade yarn to make Jason a pair of gloves. He picked out the cigar gloves pattern. Unfortunately, he won't get them until next winter.
Grey Mitts: At the same time I bought yarn for Jason's gloves, I picked out some grey yarn to make myself some fingerless mitts. They will match my new wool coat and I will hopefully have them ready to wear for next winter.
Striped Sweater: In December 2008 I also bought some green and cream colored yarn to make a sweater. The yarn totaled just over $45 so I'm not sure what pattern I'm going to use. If I'm going to make a sweater that costs so much I'm going to be sure it's something I will wear!
Harry Potter Socks: During the great yarn shopping spree of 2008 I also saw some Harry Potter yarn for sale. Even though it was $23 a skein I decided to splurge and make a pair of socks for Jason. He picked out the Hedwig color, but we haven't gotten to picking out a pattern.
Dr. Who Scarf: As a project for the new year, Jason's best friend Aaron asked for a Dr. Who Scarf. He bought the yarn and I am about 10-15% in. It's going to take me quite a while, but I hope to have it finished for him within a few months.
Between 2006 and 2008 I was really good at finishing projects. Since then I have collected a LOT more yarn!
Black Shrug: Started in March 2008, I was hoping to knit up a nice cotton lace shrug for my Spring Break trip to visit my fiance. I didn't not know it at the time, but because I was knitting "backwards" it wasn't looking right and I ended up ripping it out. It was 60% done, but really ugly and not coming out the right size.
Alaska Scarf: I made one for my mom, and next I need to make one for myself. It's just a simple striped "tube" scarf in stockinette stitch . It will take quite a while to finish though. The first one was completed in August 2008 and The second one needs to be done by June 2009.
Cigar Gloves: In December 2008 I bought some brown cascade yarn to make Jason a pair of gloves. He picked out the cigar gloves pattern. Unfortunately, he won't get them until next winter.
Grey Mitts: At the same time I bought yarn for Jason's gloves, I picked out some grey yarn to make myself some fingerless mitts. They will match my new wool coat and I will hopefully have them ready to wear for next winter.
Striped Sweater: In December 2008 I also bought some green and cream colored yarn to make a sweater. The yarn totaled just over $45 so I'm not sure what pattern I'm going to use. If I'm going to make a sweater that costs so much I'm going to be sure it's something I will wear!
Harry Potter Socks: During the great yarn shopping spree of 2008 I also saw some Harry Potter yarn for sale. Even though it was $23 a skein I decided to splurge and make a pair of socks for Jason. He picked out the Hedwig color, but we haven't gotten to picking out a pattern.
Dr. Who Scarf: As a project for the new year, Jason's best friend Aaron asked for a Dr. Who Scarf. He bought the yarn and I am about 10-15% in. It's going to take me quite a while, but I hope to have it finished for him within a few months.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Inventory Pt 1: Sewing
Blue Party Dress: I started this dress in October 2006, after my mom bought me a new sewing machine. It's a dark blue color with light and super dark leaf pattern. It's about 75% done, but I got stuck when it came to adding the interfacing.
Brown Flowered Skirt: I bought some fabric and a pattern in November 2006 for a flow-y brown skirt with white flowers. Shortly after, I decided that I didn't like the pattern so I haven't gotten closer to a new skirt. 0% done.
Spanish Purse: When I visited my sister in January of 2008, I bought some thick fabric. It's traditionally used for seasonal dresses, but I decided it would be perfect for a purse. Unfortunately, I haven't yet gotten around to designing something. 0% done.
Fleece Wrap: As a quick project in February 2008, I thought I could take some left over fleece and make up a quick wrap. Perfect for sitting on the couch in the cold weather, right? Wrong. It didn't quite turn out right, but I still have it waiting to be fixed/finished. 10% done.
Silky Top: As things started warming up in Spring 2008, I took some random silky fabric and started cutting out a tank top. I was going to add eyelets and ribbon, but when I got to that point I was uninterested and it's been in a bag since then. 70% done.
Alaskan Tote Bags: In preparation for our cruise to Alaska, in May 2008 I started sewing up tote bags. They were just starting to look good and were close to being done, when our trip was canceled. All I have left to do is stamp some fun images on the fronts, but I lack the motivation since the cruise isn't until this coming summer. 50% done.
Baby Blankets: While my mom was cleaning out her house in June 2008, I snagged some leftover fabric cut out for a girl's and boy's baby blanket. I know a few friends with babies, so I decided that I would eventually sew them up and give them as gifts. 10% done.
My Baby Clothes Projects: I also got some of my old baby clothes from my mom's house in July 2008. I have a blue dress that I've thought about changing into a purse or wallet and a robe that might make a nice throw pillow. 0% done.
Pants Repairs: I popped a button (glow in the dark star) off of my pants in September 2008. I'm just too lazy to take 5 minutes to sew it back on. 0% done.
Needle Cases: After joining a knitting group in October 2008, one of the women gave me a TON of straight and circular needles. I decided to make some needle cases - one each for straights, circulars, and dpn's. I have one almost done and two cut out. 30% done.
Kitty Wallet: I saw some cute cat patterned fabric at the store in November 2008, so I bought it for the purpose of making myself a little wallet or cell phone pouch. 0% done.
Pictures will be posted when the project is completed.
Brown Flowered Skirt: I bought some fabric and a pattern in November 2006 for a flow-y brown skirt with white flowers. Shortly after, I decided that I didn't like the pattern so I haven't gotten closer to a new skirt. 0% done.
Spanish Purse: When I visited my sister in January of 2008, I bought some thick fabric. It's traditionally used for seasonal dresses, but I decided it would be perfect for a purse. Unfortunately, I haven't yet gotten around to designing something. 0% done.
Fleece Wrap: As a quick project in February 2008, I thought I could take some left over fleece and make up a quick wrap. Perfect for sitting on the couch in the cold weather, right? Wrong. It didn't quite turn out right, but I still have it waiting to be fixed/finished. 10% done.
Silky Top: As things started warming up in Spring 2008, I took some random silky fabric and started cutting out a tank top. I was going to add eyelets and ribbon, but when I got to that point I was uninterested and it's been in a bag since then. 70% done.
Alaskan Tote Bags: In preparation for our cruise to Alaska, in May 2008 I started sewing up tote bags. They were just starting to look good and were close to being done, when our trip was canceled. All I have left to do is stamp some fun images on the fronts, but I lack the motivation since the cruise isn't until this coming summer. 50% done.
Baby Blankets: While my mom was cleaning out her house in June 2008, I snagged some leftover fabric cut out for a girl's and boy's baby blanket. I know a few friends with babies, so I decided that I would eventually sew them up and give them as gifts. 10% done.
My Baby Clothes Projects: I also got some of my old baby clothes from my mom's house in July 2008. I have a blue dress that I've thought about changing into a purse or wallet and a robe that might make a nice throw pillow. 0% done.
Pants Repairs: I popped a button (glow in the dark star) off of my pants in September 2008. I'm just too lazy to take 5 minutes to sew it back on. 0% done.
Needle Cases: After joining a knitting group in October 2008, one of the women gave me a TON of straight and circular needles. I decided to make some needle cases - one each for straights, circulars, and dpn's. I have one almost done and two cut out. 30% done.
Kitty Wallet: I saw some cute cat patterned fabric at the store in November 2008, so I bought it for the purpose of making myself a little wallet or cell phone pouch. 0% done.
Pictures will be posted when the project is completed.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The New Year
Throughout the month of December, I was knitting away at a handful of small washcloths. I sent them to Europe with my mom for Christmas to be delivered to my nice and nephews. They are cute and I'm told that the kids love them. My sister is also quite impressed.
The downside to making 9 washcloths in 3 weeks is that I am sick of cotton yarn and size 7 needles.
Since then, I have knitted up my very first pair of mittens. They are an ok first attempt, but I will not be using the pattern again. Unfortunately I do not have pictures yet since the weather has been dark and dreary.
Sometimes I miss my old apartment, simply because it had good light in the afternoon.
Up Next:
Green/Cream Striped Sweater
Grey Fingerless Mitts
Brown Gloves
The downside to making 9 washcloths in 3 weeks is that I am sick of cotton yarn and size 7 needles.
Since then, I have knitted up my very first pair of mittens. They are an ok first attempt, but I will not be using the pattern again. Unfortunately I do not have pictures yet since the weather has been dark and dreary.
Sometimes I miss my old apartment, simply because it had good light in the afternoon.
Up Next:
Green/Cream Striped Sweater
Grey Fingerless Mitts
Brown Gloves
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