Okay, enough, let's get going :)
FO's (Finished Objects):
1. Age of Brass & Steam: started 10 August 2018; finished 7 January 2019
2. Sockhead for Little Man: started 29 November 2018; finished 25 January 2019
Nothing to see here. Move along now, sir.
9. Purl & Loop Weaving Project: started 28 August 2018
12. Ewetopia Stripey Socks: started 15 November 2018
13. Multi-Colored Merino Top (Viktor): stared 16 January 2019
13. Multi-Colored Merino Top (Viktor): stared 16 January 2019
14. Cowl for Miss Sylvie: started 18 January 2019
Most of my work over the last week has been on the Cowl for Miss Sylvie. I'm in the home stretch. I have maybe three rounds left, which is delightful because I might have it finished and blocked before the end of spring break (so, you know, by the end of next week)...and then I can work on other things.
Buuuut, that's not all I worked on. I pulled out my Campfire Socks. They were supposed to be quick, squishy house socks in a DK weight yarn. And then we all laughed. I finished the heel flap, turn, and gusset decreases on the first sock. I'm not sure they're going to fit me, though. They stretch wonderfully but I have a feeling they're going to be destined for Little Man's feet. Oh well.
But that's it, I swear!
Design WIPs (New section, specifically for design WIPs):
1. Messed Up Moss: started March 2009 - write pattern as PDF (iterations: first, second)
2. Susan's Hat: started 31 August 2010 - need new prototypes & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third, mini, fifth, sixth)
3. Little Man's Baby Blanket: started July 2010 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
4. Chunky Scarf: started 6 October 2012 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
5. Pacific Waves Hat: started 9 March 2016 - need new prototype & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third)
6. Fall in San Francisco: started 18 September 2016 - need new prototype & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
7. Stomping Grounds Collection: started 26 February 2017 - need prototypes & write patterns
8. Unnamed Hat Design: started 14 August 2017 - need various weight yarn prototypes & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
9. Rastarmulke: started 20 November 2017 - write pattern (iterations: first, second)
10. Paradiddle Socks: started 19 October 2017 - write pattern (iteration: here)
Let's just keep 'er movin', shall we? I might get around to all this. Or not.
Dishcloth Patterns (for Challenges - these are just ideas!)
Designs
Spinning
Dyeing
1. Sock Blanks (10) from Vice Yarns
Most of my work over the last week has been on the Cowl for Miss Sylvie. I'm in the home stretch. I have maybe three rounds left, which is delightful because I might have it finished and blocked before the end of spring break (so, you know, by the end of next week)...and then I can work on other things.
Buuuut, that's not all I worked on. I pulled out my Campfire Socks. They were supposed to be quick, squishy house socks in a DK weight yarn. And then we all laughed. I finished the heel flap, turn, and gusset decreases on the first sock. I'm not sure they're going to fit me, though. They stretch wonderfully but I have a feeling they're going to be destined for Little Man's feet. Oh well.
But that's it, I swear!
Design WIPs (New section, specifically for design WIPs):
1. Messed Up Moss: started March 2009 - write pattern as PDF (iterations: first, second)
2. Susan's Hat: started 31 August 2010 - need new prototypes & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third, mini, fifth, sixth)
3. Little Man's Baby Blanket: started July 2010 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
4. Chunky Scarf: started 6 October 2012 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
5. Pacific Waves Hat: started 9 March 2016 - need new prototype & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third)
6. Fall in San Francisco: started 18 September 2016 - need new prototype & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
7. Stomping Grounds Collection: started 26 February 2017 - need prototypes & write patterns
8. Unnamed Hat Design: started 14 August 2017 - need various weight yarn prototypes & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
9. Rastarmulke: started 20 November 2017 - write pattern (iterations: first, second)
10. Paradiddle Socks: started 19 October 2017 - write pattern (iteration: here)
Let's just keep 'er movin', shall we? I might get around to all this. Or not.
OMGLSGWTFBBQ Lists
Challenges (this is new for 2019)
1. Knit 2 granny squares a month (average) until I'm out of yarn (for the Granny Square Blanket in my WIP list above - I started with four cakes, I've finished two and started the third...I bought a fifth, though, for more choices): It's April. I'm on my 7th square, which is right on track for April...but I've been on that 7th square for awhile now. Oops.
2. Knit 1 dishcloth a month (average): So I'm super behind. I have not knit one yet....not a single one. I might need to get on this for April, especially as it appears I'm low on dishcloths and washcloths for the shower. Oops.
3. Submit and/or publish 4 designs this year.
Children's Items
1. Oliver for Stormageddon (worsted weight - Stunning String Studio from Stitches West 2018)
2. Minecraft Socks for Little Man (fingering weight - Tosh Sock in Plaid Blanket?)
3. Mittens for Stormageddon (probably worsted weight of some sort)
4. Tardis Beanie (worsted weight - Cascade Yarns Venezia in Blue Velvet & Grey)
5. Holiday Countdown Stockings (worsted weight - might need to buy yarn for this one...) x2 sets (because 2 children)
6. Smaug Hat (worsted weight - Malabrigo Rios in Archangel)
7. Mirkwood (bulky weight - MadTosh Chunky in either Charcoal or Lowland)
Items for Me (Selfish Knitting FTW!)
1. Fornicating Deer Hat / Basic Lined Hat (worsted weight - Barrett Wool Co. Worsted Weight in Huron & Stationery from Stitches West 2018)
2. Pembroke Scarf (fingering weight - pick anything 400+ yds, it should work)
3. Brickless (worsted weight - Miss Babs Yowza in Celebration)
4. Nightlock (fingering weight - Sun Valley Fibers Merino/Nylon Fingering in Onyx & Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock in May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor)
5. Honey Badger (fingering weight - one of the BMFA STR that I got from Carrie)
6. Park Slope (fingering weight - Mountain Fibers Crazyfoot in Shamrock)
7. Irisa Cowl (aran weight - pick something 200+ yds and it'll be fine)
8. Flax (worsted weight - Misty Alpaca in the Harry Potter colors)
9. Xandu Snowflake Cowl (as a hat; fingering weight - G. Sheller Merino/Silk Fingering in Natural & YOTH Little Brother in Caviar)
10. Spider Slouch (worsted weight - Plucky Scholar in One Hit Wonder)*
11. Moyen Age (fingering weight - Vice Yarns special order)
12. Pop Blanket (worsted weight - box of Knit Picks...may need to order more)
13. University of Wisconsin Button Beanie (came as a kit)
14. University of Wisconsin Christmas Stocking (came as a kit)
15. Morvarch (fingering weight - Wollmeise that I used the first time)
16. Down the Rabbit Hole (self-stripe fingering weight - White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon Self-Stripe in Rainbow Ash)
17. Tombreck (Aran weight - hand-dyed Malabrigo Twist or handspun Purple BFL)
18. Stormont (worsted weight - MadTosh 80/10/10 in Molly Ringwald)
19. Rose's Wrist Warmers (DK weight - using Aran instead; hand-dyed Malabrigo Twist?)
20. Northeasterly (Sock or DK weight - but really, I can use whatever as long as I have enough)*
Dishcloth Patterns (for Challenges - these are just ideas!)
2. Kitchen Towel (as a washcloth - leave off the top/mirror bottom)
3. Tribble
11. Starfish Cloth
Designs
1. Stormageddon's Baby Blanket - need prototype & write pattern
2. Cabled pullover (grey look-alike sweater - Old Navy hooded sweater with cable) - need sketch, grading, swatch, prototype, & write pattern
3. Christmas stocking for Little Man - need charts, prototype, & write pattern (maybe)
4. Christmas stocking for Stormageddon - need charts, prototype, & write pattern (maybe)
5. Christmas stocking for Husband - need charts, prototype, & write pattern (maybe)
Spinning
5. Alpaca (from Lambtown 2014)
Dyeing
1. Sock Blanks (10) from Vice Yarns
2. Anything else I find in the stash...or pick up along the way....
Little Man found a shell on our walk to the park. There were several along our walk, and I was kind of surprised because we are inland, though our walk was right along the Bay Trail...but I didn't expect to see fully-intact shells along the way (multiple - not just this one).
It appears that Little Man is the Rolly Polly Whisperer. They just love him.
I have no idea what my crazy children were doing but this was on our way home from the park. I think Little Man said they were being "cavemen," not that he has a clue what that's about.
Unfortunately, being the first big park trip of the season, I didn't even think about the sunscreen.....wound up with a sunburn on my legs, arms, and face (not bad - just a little red). I took care of it immediately when we got home and haven't had any long-lasting issues.
Monday was spent at home (mostly), as the weather was less than cooperative. ::sigh:: I did take the boys to the library. We had some books that were due this week and we needed to get out of the house.
Of course, with the weather being uncooperative, a lot of families had the same idea. The place was packed. But we picked up a few books, returned our other ones, played a little, and called it good.
On Wednesday, we finally had a proper park playdate with friends. We went to a park that's a bit further away, nestled in a valley (cell reception is crap). The weather was a little sprinkley but other than that, it was fine.
We have been to this park a few times. There are a few hiking trails around the park that go up into the hills/mountains. Little Man and I have gone with Cub Scouts a couple times. There's an epic tree that is perfect for climbing....if you can get onto it. Stormageddon needed a little help but Little Man squirreled right up. Damn monkey.
Thursday, Little Man's Lego Star Wars sets had an epic battle. Absolutely epic. He pulled down all his sets, including several of the Advent Calendar sets and smaller micro-sets.
You can't see it in this photo but where I was standing to take the photo, he had his Porg, BB8, Yoda's hut, and a bunch of smaller pieces. I don't even know what all he did but nothing was broken so that's a win.
By the time yesterday rolled around, we were a bit.....well, we were kind of over spring break but we have another week. We went to a completely new-to-us park, which was really nice (it's in a new development area), the boys had fun, and then Little Man had a playdate. Stormageddon was so sad to leave his brother. He didn't wan't to leave and cried most of the way home.
But, now it's Sunday again and we have another week of spring break ahead of us.
In addition to all that, I've been looking for jobs. I either need something that allows me to work flexibly from home (so I can pick up the boys from school and have breaks with them and so on) or that is willing to pay me so much that we can afford to do camps during breaks and after-school care. I think it's a pretty tall order but we'll see.
Anyway, I hope you've had a lovely week and weekend :)
Other Fibery Endeavors
1. Stitch markers and/or stitch marker kits
1. Stitch markers and/or stitch marker kits
2. Vintage patterns into Rav database & my Rav Library
3. Update inventory of loose patterns & books (spreadsheet & Rav Library)
4. Update inventory of PDF patterns (Rav Library)
5. Update yarn inventory (make sure it's up-to-date)/destash
6. Inventory project bags (Erin Lane, I'm looking at you)
6. Inventory project bags (Erin Lane, I'm looking at you)
Since this was the first week of spring break (we get two - don't even get me started on that), we tried to get out and about as often as possible....but the weather was somewhat uncooperative. Husband worked from home all week but not because it was spring break. That's a whole other ball of wax.
Last Sunday, I took the boys to the park. Twice. I wish I were joking. It was a wonderful day and we tried to gather some friends....no one was available at first but friends were available later, so we went back.
Little Man found a shell on our walk to the park. There were several along our walk, and I was kind of surprised because we are inland, though our walk was right along the Bay Trail...but I didn't expect to see fully-intact shells along the way (multiple - not just this one).
I have no idea what my crazy children were doing but this was on our way home from the park. I think Little Man said they were being "cavemen," not that he has a clue what that's about.
Unfortunately, being the first big park trip of the season, I didn't even think about the sunscreen.....wound up with a sunburn on my legs, arms, and face (not bad - just a little red). I took care of it immediately when we got home and haven't had any long-lasting issues.
Monday was spent at home (mostly), as the weather was less than cooperative. ::sigh:: I did take the boys to the library. We had some books that were due this week and we needed to get out of the house.
Of course, with the weather being uncooperative, a lot of families had the same idea. The place was packed. But we picked up a few books, returned our other ones, played a little, and called it good.
On Wednesday, we finally had a proper park playdate with friends. We went to a park that's a bit further away, nestled in a valley (cell reception is crap). The weather was a little sprinkley but other than that, it was fine.
We have been to this park a few times. There are a few hiking trails around the park that go up into the hills/mountains. Little Man and I have gone with Cub Scouts a couple times. There's an epic tree that is perfect for climbing....if you can get onto it. Stormageddon needed a little help but Little Man squirreled right up. Damn monkey.
Thursday, Little Man's Lego Star Wars sets had an epic battle. Absolutely epic. He pulled down all his sets, including several of the Advent Calendar sets and smaller micro-sets.
You can't see it in this photo but where I was standing to take the photo, he had his Porg, BB8, Yoda's hut, and a bunch of smaller pieces. I don't even know what all he did but nothing was broken so that's a win.
By the time yesterday rolled around, we were a bit.....well, we were kind of over spring break but we have another week. We went to a completely new-to-us park, which was really nice (it's in a new development area), the boys had fun, and then Little Man had a playdate. Stormageddon was so sad to leave his brother. He didn't wan't to leave and cried most of the way home.
But, now it's Sunday again and we have another week of spring break ahead of us.
In addition to all that, I've been looking for jobs. I either need something that allows me to work flexibly from home (so I can pick up the boys from school and have breaks with them and so on) or that is willing to pay me so much that we can afford to do camps during breaks and after-school care. I think it's a pretty tall order but we'll see.
Anyway, I hope you've had a lovely week and weekend :)
Two weeks of spring break? Gads! I feel for you. How about roller/ice skating? Do you have a dollar movie theater? We have one that always has a kids show running which makes it nice for breaks. How about a play doh day? Have you checked Pinterest for 'experiments" the boys could do with kitchen ingredients? Good luck, Renee.
ReplyDeleteWow, two week spring break, that's a long time to entertain two active boys! (But man, they're adorable.) Sending you some strength for next week and luck for the job search.
ReplyDeleteYou do make me smile with you ‘move along’ comments. An epic Star Wars battle sounds fun, much more fun with the Lego pieces than playing on a computer game. Back in the 70s I had Playmobil sets I did battles with. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteRoly polys!! I love those bugs. Always have. Your kids look healthy and happy and your pictures of your days always warms my heart. You are a good mom! They are lucky boys!
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