tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388971772024-03-12T20:27:59.354-04:00Crimson PurlVirtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comBlogger319125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-75521099814257080592011-12-16T11:01:00.006-05:002011-12-16T13:37:30.458-05:002011<div align="left">Welp I think I can close the year out with a ‘few’ items that I actually have knitted within the last 12-13 months.<br /><br />It appears since last December 2010 I’ve been on a 6 month cycle of knitting items and just failed to post about them.<br /><br />So let me give you some photos and some words to record them in knitting history and proof that I still do it.<br /><br /><strong>JUST ENOUGH POLAR<br /></div><br /><p></strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/mosaic3.jpg" /><br /><strong>Pattern:</strong><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/just-enough-knitted-cowl">Just Enough Cowl</a><br /><strong>Yarn:</strong> Malabrigo Chunky in Polar Morn, 1 skein<br /><strong>Needle:</strong> Think I used a US10 or 11…so long ago I cant remember!<br /><strong>Timeframe</strong>: December 2010 over a couple days<br /><strong>Summary:</strong> Knitted this for a quick & easy project to shake the stress of the 2010 December month - Disney World, Marathon, Holidays, Move…..#whew<br />Perfect solution for the desire of a comfort knit!<br />Wanted it to match my Malabrigo Polar Morn beret knitted in 2009 to have a matching set.<br /><br /><strong>BONE CRUSHER</strong><strong><br /></strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/mosaic1.jpg" /><br /><strong>Pattern:</strong> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boneyard-shawl">Boneyard Shawl</a><br /><strong>Yarn:</strong> Berroco Ultra Alpaca Tonal, 4 skeins in #6321 - Always wanted to knit with this yarn…didn’t like the rabbit hair though.<br /><strong>Needle:</strong> US8 on 40” circular<br /><strong>Timeframe:</strong> June-July – I wanted something to cover my arms in the church’s AC!<br /><strong>Summary:</strong> During this project I declared: “Crushing My Knitting Blues Away!!”<br />Bumpy start since I was on a knitting hiatus, but it was great practice on my M1L M1R again and of course the good ole fashion K,P! This is my 1st project since I tied the knot :)<br /><br /><strong>HIS CHRIStmas HAT<br /></strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/mosaic2.jpg" /><br /><strong>Pattern:</strong><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hurricane-hat">Hurricane Hat</a><br /><strong>Yarn:</strong> Noro Kogarashi – Had to get my 1st love in!! Hadn’t tried this line yet. Colorway #21. Used up ¾ of a hank<br /><strong>Needle:</strong> US5 magic looped<br /><strong>Timeframe:</strong> December 2011<br /><strong>Summary:</strong> My husband Chris’ 1st knitted item by me. He is super excited.<br />I wouldn’t knit for him until after we were married :) #newlyweds #8months #overdue<br />Because of the natural texture of the yarn (including color/specks) it really wasn’t necessary to do the pattern as you can barely see it…but it added character. Plan to make matching fingerless gloves for him. </p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-35035921441970557742011-05-20T10:11:00.022-04:002011-06-03T14:22:55.815-04:00I'm Alive & Married :)Yes I am still alive and BLESSED! Thought I would share the most recent, biggiest and most exciting news in my life,since my last post <em>last</em> year, to those who still come by to see if the blog dust has been wiped off ;op.<br /><br />I am now MARRIED! :) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/wedpic2.jpg" />Now, don't even ask me about the knitting LOL. See <a href="http://qcitybride.com/announcements/christopher-stacey-henderson-2011-04-01">our wedding story</a> and pics below. Hope all is well and yarny with each of you!! Until next time!<br /><br /><strong>Bride:<br /></strong>Stacey Michelle Richards, 35<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Groom:<br /></strong>Christopher Kerry Henderson, 42<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Hometown of the Bride:<br /></strong>Racine, WI<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Hometown of the Groom:<br /></strong>Huntersville, NC<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Wedding Date:<br /></strong>4/1/2011<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xXFDeb4jBYR4frTacYdqd4Z_PUh2LpD_1yuSycLoUC9b2tPgyOJopvuzc5sr1t9y6CMRBLJXhu3Oy58mG4MzIcbYIWNN3STMta9yZfDFbkfpDuevDwEGYYA0F4CRkaHgDRtH/s1600/wedpic1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 351px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614059389452810178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xXFDeb4jBYR4frTacYdqd4Z_PUh2LpD_1yuSycLoUC9b2tPgyOJopvuzc5sr1t9y6CMRBLJXhu3Oy58mG4MzIcbYIWNN3STMta9yZfDFbkfpDuevDwEGYYA0F4CRkaHgDRtH/s320/wedpic1.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Wedding Location:<br /></strong>We had a courthouse wedding in Charlotte, NC!<br />---------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Occupation of the Bride:<br /></strong>Nonprofit Professional<br />---------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Occupation of the Groom:<br /></strong>Independent Contractor<br />---------------------------------------<br /><br /><br /><p><strong>Alma Mater of the Bride:<br /></strong>Johnson C. Smith University<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Alma Mater of the Groom:<br /></strong>North Mecklenburg High School<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>How they met:<br /></strong>‘Chris and I met nine months ago on a rainy Friday night in August, 2010, at our church singles bowling event,’ Stacey said. ‘We were on the same bowling team.<br /><br />We really did not take any special note of one another until the end of the evening, when I mentioned needing to get up early to go running. Chris immediately piped up and said he was a runner too and wanted to meet up with me.<br /><br />We quickly began getting to know each other during our predawn runs each week, and he kept asking me out until one day I decided to give him, and love, a try. We started courting one another within a month.’<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>The moment they realized they wanted to be a couple for life:<br /></strong>‘There really isn’t an exact moment we can pinpoint that we decided to be together for a lifetime. The more we learned about each other the more we realized we were made for each other.<br /><br />Soon after we ran our first race together back in October 2010, a half marathon (13.1 miles), and went on a trip to visit my family, we were certain that we had won each other's hearts!<br /><br />Chris describes our relationship best. He says we are “a match made in heaven reunited on earth.”<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>The Proposal:<br /></strong>‘When we both decided to enter into a courtship, with the specific intent to be married, we discussed it many times and we prayed continuously that we were making the right decision.<br /><br />During these discussions we not only talked about how marriage would be for us, but what kind of wedding we would like to have, and before we knew it we were planning a wedding … without a formal proposal.<br /><br />It was all so natural we just flowed right into it! I always joke that Chris got off easy!’<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>The Wedding:<br /></strong>‘When selecting our wedding date, we really took a look at the dates and the significance of them. We wanted it to be meaningful.<br /><br />We selected the 1st of the month because the number one means GODhead, unity and undivided. We both love the month of April since both of our birthdays are in this month and our favorite season is spring. Yes, April 1st, April Fools Day!<br /><br />This meant we would have just a little over a month to plan the wedding! We thought, 'How appropriate to celebrate our wedding on April Fool's Day, since no one would believe that we got married so quickly.' It fit us perfectly!<br /><br />The week leading up to the wedding was rainy and we were concerned the actual day would be gloomy, but that afternoon the sun came out and it was simply beautiful.<br /><br />The trees and flowers were blooming and it was the perfect cool spring temperature.<br /><br />We were surprised and delighted to see how many couples were getting married on April Fools Day at the courthouse, and as each couple came out there was a wave of cheers that gave an element of fun and excitement.<br /><br />We selected royal purple as our accent color for the wedding. I had a vintage look in a unique ivory dress, birdcage veil and royal purple shoes to add flare.<br /><br />We had a small wedding cake celebration afterwards that gave us an opportunity to exchange our intimate and personal vows with each other and express our l<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4F9XrvzmH4GjVhGdOENY94W4g_1U7el_NU4l4y86QYqhprVQm20dUVUZ8NJVZfdqBVKSOWMpB0URcleU2nABYEzTWrkAYyif4BPBb7FM6aKRqD64b6BMGCvfP45dAL6Hn5hVd/s1600/wedpic4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 381px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614057885105079906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4F9XrvzmH4GjVhGdOENY94W4g_1U7el_NU4l4y86QYqhprVQm20dUVUZ8NJVZfdqBVKSOWMpB0URcleU2nABYEzTWrkAYyif4BPBb7FM6aKRqD64b6BMGCvfP45dAL6Hn5hVd/s320/wedpic4.jpg" /></a>ove in front of our close family and friends. Chris’ mother made the wedding cake which added a special touch to the day.<br /><br />Some of our guests were oblivious to the ‘special announcement’ we were about to make, which added to the April Fools Day surprise.<br /><br />Guests had the option to complete a “Love Note” sharing any wedding sentiments or marriage advice to us. This was a unique twist and expansion on the guestbook, as the ribboned cards were later slipped into the extra pages to be remembered.<br /><br />It was just what we wanted for our wedding day. To be effortless, meaningful and filled with joy!’<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>The Honeymoon:<br /></strong>‘We took a couple of mini weekend getaways in our wedding month, all of which were centered around the mountains. We visited Biltmore Estates during the Festival of Flowers and got some quality quiet time at a private mountain home. It was a wonderful way of enjoying our wedding bliss!’<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Their Plans:<br /></strong>‘Our personal backgrounds made us realize why we were brought together. We know that through a ministry in GOD, we are to help others overcome the obstacles we have been through. We compliment each other in that Chris is a visionary and I am an organizer.<br /><br />As we plan to work together in ministry, we also look forward to starting a family soon.’<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><strong>Advice to Others:<br /></strong>‘Make your wedding your own personal statement, and know it is not based on man’s approval but GOD’s approval.<br /><br />We highly recommend 50 kisses a day (Seriously, it works.) And to always keep GODas your first love, coming together in prayer daily.’<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/wedpic5.jpg" /></p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-58921958246796253972010-04-08T00:00:00.002-04:002010-04-08T00:00:02.203-04:00Thirty-FiveAs quiet as it has been around here...forgot to mention that today someone turns the big..........<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/35birthdaycakesml.jpg" border="0" />Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-37531412338745622002010-03-14T15:39:00.007-04:002010-03-14T19:54:41.265-04:00Blogstalking XXIII: Odds & EndsHey Now!<br />Still not much knitting over here. Maybe tonight during a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redbox</span> movie since it has been a low key Sunday and all.<br /><br />I haven't felt our lost hour yet due to Daylight Saving Time (DST) but don't doubt it will catch up with me in the A.M. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span><br /><br />So I thought I would share some odds and ends that has been going on recently.<br /><br />I painted the town on Friday night with a couple of girlfriends like it was my birthday (but it wasn't...coming up soon though!!), and I also splurged on painting my nails with some of this<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8665.jpg" /> <p><a href="http://celinecrowne.blogspot.com/">Ava</a> turned me onto this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">nailpolish</span> <a href="http://celinecrowne.blogspot.com/2007_01_01_archive.html"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">waaaay</span> back when</a> (& purchased the same color on the same day as me! Tee <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">hee</span>), but I never tried it b/c it truly is a splurge <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span> Recently I have been seeing this nail color on a couple of people from their Spring 2010 line and finally caved.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/chanelcomparison.jpg" /></p><p></p><p>It's like a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">puddy</span>/brown colour (see the two different <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">lightings</span>) and reminds me more of a fall color than spring, but I've been coveting it for about 2 months now so I go it when they said it was in stock (has been hard to get since it debuted). <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">LUVIN</span> the natural look. There really is a difference! It goes on so effortlessly and is smooth and thick...pure quality indeed. Gonna put a top coat on it and see how it holds up with all my typing this week.</p><p>I also got to hang out with a fellow knitter and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Soror</span> <a href="http://www.deltapurl.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">DeltaPurl</span></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8656cropped1.jpg" /></p><p></p><p>We ate GAWD at the Cheesecake Factory and than walked around the mall to window shop all the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">irresistible</span> eye candy merchandise <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haha</span>! Great to see you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">gurl</span>!<br /><br />And of course I am still running :) I've been prepping for my 10K race at the end of this month.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8666.jpg" /></p><p>I am really excited about it b/c it will be a mini getaway as well. I luv Charleston and hear this race is really fun! Can't wait!</p><p><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Welp</span> that is it for now...just may have a completed project by the end of this month?!? <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haha</span>!</p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Have a Blessed Week!</span></strong></p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-71599467788938489962010-03-09T20:54:00.005-05:002010-03-10T12:49:41.867-05:00Take III am definitely on "Take II" with ALL my current WIPs right now...sigh<br /><br />So I "attempted" Ravelympics but knew it was going to be a long shot getting to the finish line b/c life got busy on both fronts (work & personal) for me. <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Pic019.jpg" border="0" />It really became apparent that I wouldn't even get off the runway once I realized something was very wrong with my cabling.....can you see it??<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Pic018.jpg" border="0" />Yep not all of them are "crossing" lol.....after further inspection of my interpretation of the pattern repeat...I was doing too many plain stitches before the cable stitch on one of the rows. <p>And after further consultation with some knit buddies over a "lunch & knit" session they convinced me that I would need to frog and just do it right from the beginning.....I have yet to still do that....blah<br /><br />Then there is the other project I was working on<br /></p><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8630.jpg" border="0" />This was for a KAL in my knitting group on slippers. These will some day be the prairie boots ;op</p><p>I thought I would be clever and not only knit them 2AAT but also double yarn them for extra cushion on the soles....big mistake<br /></p><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Pic017.jpg" border="0" />Gauge ended up waaaay off! They practically cover my entire foot already and I am nowhere near the point of decreasing to round out the toe on the pattern......another one to the pond!<br /><br />So in my state of "Take II" I thought I would just pull out an older WIP that is pretty much on easy street as I am strictly on sleeve island now.<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8635.jpg" border="0" />While working on the second sleeve I realized 2 inches in that I was still working on the smaller needle used for ribbing....Doh! Could I just play it off and hope that blocking would loosen those rows up and go back to the bigger needle size? Or stay on the small needle while the other sleeve was knitted with the bigger needle?? Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip</p><p>Who knows when I will finally finish a freakin project!!</p><p>But I will say it was great sitting & knitting this past weekend in my fav LYS like I used to do back in the day, because a wonderful surprise visitor came thru the door!<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Pic016.jpg" border="0" /></p>Jane! I had not seen her in 4-eva! And she was just looking fabulous sporting <a href="http://merelyasuggestion.wordpress.com/2010/03/01/gold-and-a-winner/">her Ravelympic sweater - it truly honored the games</a>. Thanks for making a pit stop to see me as it was great just chit chatting with you. I always appreciate your kind words and support!<br /><br />In the meantime, hopefully I will be able to show an F.O. around here soon!! ;op Happy Knitting!Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-65791362882625121162010-02-25T13:08:00.004-05:002010-02-25T13:13:35.066-05:00O Pup's OxfordA little while ago I <a href="http://crimsonpurl.blogspot.com/2010/01/auld-lang-syne-fo-parade.html">featured a cute baby sweater</a> on my blog for a very precious baby! That cute bundle of joy is nicknamed "O Pup" for fun :) <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Olivercombo.jpg" border="0" /><br />I was just so thrilled the mini oxford cardi fitted him perfectly for the winter time!! It can be hard knitting for a baby as you are not sure how fast they will grow. <br /><br />Love it when our knitted gifts are used!! Especially on this red head cutie :) xoxoVirtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-7712174730330635752010-02-20T20:24:00.003-05:002010-02-20T20:50:06.516-05:00Blogstalking XXII: My New Infatuation<div align="left">So I just realized I hadn't done a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Blogstalking</span> post in awhile.<br /><br />It also dawned on me that I hadn't shared with you all what I started doing last fall during my "great sadness" (Book: The Shack has been so cathartic for me!).<br /><br />You know God always works it out that He brings you what you need just when you need it!! And one of those things for me has been RUNNING</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/79956461.jpg" />I started out with the Couch to 5K program and then slowly progressed to now being able to run 3.1 miles= 5K (give or take on the day ;op).<br /><br />And actually ran my first 5K race today!!!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/d5678762.jpg" /> <p align="center"><em>Yep I am putting my knitted hats to good use</em> :)<br /></p><p align="left"><br /><strong>It was a challenging goal accomplished and it felt victorious! </strong></p><p align="left">For more details and to follow me on my new journey you can do so on my new <strong>running </strong>blog at:<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.runcrimsonrun.blogspot.com/"><strong>www.runcrimsonrun.blogspot.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-73865592102201697532010-02-12T00:01:00.005-05:002010-02-12T07:01:16.050-05:00Winter Ravelympics 2010I decided to sign up again for another Ravelympics!! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/ravelympics2010_2.jpg" /><a href="http://crimsonpurl.blogspot.com/2008/08/phenomenal-ripple.html">Last time I made the Ripple Skirt</a> and was happy I steamed right thru that project b/c of the summer 2008 Olympics or I would have never done it!<br /><br />Now I plan to use this lovely yarn (gifted by my very nice boss from Xmas)<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8469.jpg" /> That is Berroco in Vintage Wool. I luv the color and long yardage on this yarn! <p>I have my 1st skein wound and needles warmed up ready to go!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8468.jpg" />For Rosamund<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/rosamund.jpg" />She will be fondly called <strong>Crimsonmund</strong> ;o) and entering/competing in the 'Sweaterboard Cross Event' :)<br /><br />Hopefully we will have a great knitting relationship together and make it to the finish line in 17 days!<br /><br />Casting on will begin tonight 9PM EST during Opening Ceremonies!! Yayayay! </p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-5691516006278000112010-02-10T19:13:00.011-05:002010-02-12T06:51:53.241-05:00All Season Drops<div align="left">I swear this project has been thru <em>almost</em> ever season<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/socktrio.jpg" /> And I am luvin' them most in THIS season :)<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">~ Project Details ~</span></strong></div><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pattern/Duration/Fiber:</span></strong> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowdrop-socks">Snowdrop Socks</a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8481.jpg" />I started these in the summer time initially with a different pattern (Anastasia) but after 2 false starts (sizing was off b/c of gauge with thicker yarn - 46sts total - which is <em>very</em> small in this yarn) and then not grasping the "it's so easy it's hard" Anastasia pattern. I ripped them out completely and decided to use a different pattern that met me at just the "right knitting time" ;o)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowdrop-socks">Snowdrops</a> has a very easy pattern repeat and gave the busy stripping yarn just enough busy artwork I was looking for on this pair. It was made for NORO (Silk Garden #84)!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8478.jpg" /></div><div align="left">By fall season I put them down....then picked them back up...then let them hibernate...then pulled them back out...I was so sometimey with this project...but Oooooh how I loved them b/c of the lovely NORO yarn :)<br /><br />Did these socks toe up 2AAT (two-at-a-time) on US1.5 (2.5mm) needles. When we had our "mini blizzard" (saying that with sarcasm) two weeks ago, I finally decided enough was enough and needed to finish them. I really wanted my feet to finally toast in a custom pair of winter wool socks.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Firsts:</span></strong> I swear this pair of socks has really given me a hard time...but that is what makes me heart them even more!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I did short-rows heels that ended up being "too short" LOL But thank goodness for the stretch of wool when wet = blocking :)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8476.jpg" />There are a few peek-a-boo places that I can live with considering it was my first pass at this technique. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I really like doing short rows much better than a heel flap as there is less "work" involved in it. I just now need to remember to add a few more inches before beginning the heel ;op<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8460.jpg" /></div><p>And I wrangled a 3 needle BO with very tiny needles....ur uh not the easy finishing that I had envisioned (I didn't position my "hold"/provisional needle correctly and had to re-thread it, as well as decrease to the original 43 sts again for 3 needle BO - will do it second to the last row next time rather than after the picot row)</p><p>It was also my first picot edge...that didn't go too well as I decided to K2 YO rather than just K1 YO...the picot edge was not as defined that way as I thought it would be....meh lesson learned.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Verdict:</span></strong> Despite my long and bumpy journey with this relatively easy pair of socks.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8482.jpg" /></p><p align="center">I am definitely <em>over the moon</em> with my very own first pair of NORO socks!! :)<br /></p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-69827293732906300032010-01-12T18:58:00.021-05:002010-01-12T21:47:32.578-05:00Auld Lang Syne FO ParadeBrushing up on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Lang_Syne">meaning of that song</a> fit perfectly for this post!<br /><br />~ "Long long ago"<br />~ "Days gone by"<br />~ "Old times"<br />~ "Once upon a time"<br /><br />Yep I have some catching up to do on some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">FOs</span></span> from 2009...you know that was 12 days ago and all :)<br /><br />So here is a quick and dirty parade on the details of the items I managed to finish but was just too lazy to post up:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">~ Project #1 Details ~</span></strong><br /></div><div align="center">This cute little oxford <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cardi</span></span> was for a precious baby name Oliver! <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/combo.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pattern: </span></strong>This <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-sophisticate#">Baby Sophisticate</a> and I will never stop signing the praises of this very easy/simple and free pattern!! It is a MUST on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">anyone's</span></span> baby knit list!</p><p>So much so that you should make TWO!<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8300.jpg" border="0" />This one was a store sample at my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">fav</span></span> shop <a href="http://www.charlotteyarn.com/">Charlotte Yarn</a>. They caught me sitting and knitting in there on the first sweater and so the second one was born :)</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Time: </span></strong>Can take 3-5 days of "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">un</span></span>-focused" knitting time (the very most) to complete.</p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Needles/Yarn: </strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Both on US8 needles</span></p><p>Sweater #1 in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Moda</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Dea</span></span> Washable Wool about 1.5 balls of yarn in Chocolate </p><p>Sweater #2 in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Artesanal</span></span> by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Aslan</span></span> Trends <em>every bit</em> of 1 hank in color #19 basically grey (from the shop)</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Size: </span></strong>Both sweaters are the largest size and with the yarn it came out to be about 3-6 months?? depending on the weight of the yarn.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Modifications:</span></strong> On Sweater #1 all details on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Rav</span></span> project but in a nutshell I shortened the body to the small length and would have done more garter on the collar. I also did increases in the body to widen it out for the "tummy". Sweater #2 - nothing barely had enough yarn!!</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Verdict:</span></strong> Absolutely LUV this pattern. It is a MUST DO!<br /></p><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">~ Project #2 Details ~<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8434.jpg" border="0" /></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pattern:</span></strong> Sushi Wallet Kit by One Stick Two Stick. <a href="http://crimsonpurl.blogspot.com/2009/07/tinis-purls.html">I blogged about it here</a> on where to get.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Time:</span></strong> Umpteen years...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">lol</span></span> I really played around on this one. It has a lot of little pieces....sigh. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Realistically</span> a fast knit.</div><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Mods:</span></strong> Because of all the many sushi rolls. I had made them a little bigger....made 6 of them but 3 of them came out really tiny so I ditched them...and by then I was tired of sewing them on.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">My Firsts:</span></strong> Putting a zipper in a pouch/wallet <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8435.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Verdict:</span></strong> My girlfriend loved it!! :) So it was worth it!<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/AllysonSushiWallet.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">~ Project #3 Details ~<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8414.jpg" border="0" /></p></span></strong><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pattern:</span></strong> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marian-2">Marian Cowl<br /></a>I've always wanted a chunky cowl around my neck to keep me warm. This made a <em>very</em> quick and easy Xmas gift for my boss :)</div><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Time:</span></strong> Because it was a secret knit I did it in two nights.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Needles/Yarn:</span></strong> US 17 with 2 balls of Hometown USA yarn in Oklahoma City Green. My first time I used this yarn and it was a exact match for her new pea green leather gloves! Wish it had more yardage though.</div><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Mods:</span></strong> Held yarn double for chunkiness. Did not twist the first stitch for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">mobius</span></span> twist, just seamed down the middle. </div><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Verdict:</span></strong> So elementary that anyone can do this project! And I really want to do one in hot red for myself :)</p><p align="left"></p><p></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Welp</span></span>! That should close out the 2009 knit F.O.s for me! </p><div align="left"></div><div align="center">Was very pleased that all of these projects were for someone else...</div><div align="center">SEE! I am not a selfish knitter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">afterall</span></span> :) Now...back to <em>my </em>sweater and <em>my</em> socks</div>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-41941746619811307932010-01-01T11:45:00.005-05:002010-01-01T11:57:22.226-05:00Happy New Year!<div align="left">What a nice way to kick off a New Year doing at least one thing you enjoy!<br /><br />AND being proud of some of your "firsts". My 1st <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">steeking</span> and zipper (hand sewn!!)<br /><br />AND it fits!! <em><span style="font-size:85%;">thank goodness </span></em>*polishes off nails* (and slightly bloody pin-cushioned fingertips <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LOL</span>) <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/zippercombo.jpg" border="0" /></div><p align="left"><strong><em>Now</em></strong> to grow some sleeves!! :)<br /></p><p align="center"><br />I pray everyone has a <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">blessed </span></strong>2010 filled with prosperity & <em><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>love</strong></span></em>!! </p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-59901820042592148712009-12-23T09:37:00.003-05:002009-12-23T09:42:13.361-05:00Wordless Wednesday: Knitmas Sweater Duex<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8393.jpg" border="0" />Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-52997021144491928232009-12-20T19:30:00.000-05:002009-12-20T20:09:31.989-05:00Polar Morn Beret<div align="left"></div>Once upon a very cold and gloomy morning a beautiful beret was born!<br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/iphoneshoot.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">~ Project Details ~</span></strong><br /><br /></div><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pattern: </span></strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Meret</span> (Mystery Beret) by Woolly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wormhead</span> (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meret-mystery-beret"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rav</span> Link</a> )<br />The pattern is intuitive and just enough zest to it so that it pops on your yarn!</p><p><a href="http://sassa-nova.blogspot.com/">Renee</a> suggested it to me after I mentioned how I was itching to whip up a beret. Thanks for the recommendation it was a good one! As my original thought was to do my long coveted "yet to get to it" Gretel pattern, but then realized I didn't want to deal with the cabling at that particular moment.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Size: </span></strong>I started out with the medium and then increased to the large size (my head measures around 22"). I really could have gotten away with just the medium (with an extra pattern repeat) for the entire <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">FO</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Time:</strong> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">This project was truly started b/c of the cold spells we have been having here (on a gloomy morning) and I've always wanted to knit up a beret!</span></p><p>Finished in just shy of a week, and it would have been faster but my schedule was super busy. The beret is a breeze and a pleasure to knit! </p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Needles: </span></strong>US 6 & US 8 with 32" cord on my harmony needles...magic looping on the brim and crown only.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/PolarMornMeret.jpg" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Yarn/Cost: </span></strong><a href="http://crimsonpurl.blogspot.com/2008/03/tasty-tuesdays-mmh-mmh-mal.html">Yarn from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">waaay</span> back when</a> purchased in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Malabrigo</span> Frenzy Haze ;op This is the color Polar Morn and probably got it for about nine bucks.</p><p>It only took one hank but for this pattern you will need EVERY BIT OF IT! So heed my words in not leaving a long tail and realizing you will need every ounce (and for my size I eliminated 2 rows of the last repeat to ensure I had enough to bind off!)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Modifications: </span></strong>As already mentioned this essentially is the large size, but I like my hats to fit "snug" at the brim so I casted-on for the medium on the US6s and then increased to the large stitch count. You also can tell I did the roll brim option (did 1" SS and 1" 1x1 rib)....luv it!! <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8311.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>Did an extra pattern repeat for slouchy-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ness</span>, but did not finish off with Rows 1 & 2 as instructed as I knew I would <em>not</em> have enough yarn to finish the hat! (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">fyi</span>) However, I see why the designer wanted you to finish with R1 & R2 (and you should for the aesthetic look), but if you don't it is not detrimental either ;op<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Knitting2/100_8310.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>This has not been blocked yet so I can just imagine how it will grow once it hits water. As I said, a medium with an extra repeat would have worked just fine for my noggin as well! </p><p>I intended for it to be extra slouchy and believe I got just the right balance I wanted...I luv it! </p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">What I learned: </span></strong>Nothing monumental but just how to do the easy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">peasey</span> roll brim on a hat. It adds such a great decorative look to the project!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Verdict:</strong> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I am very <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">satisfied</span> with my beret!! As it has been in full rotation since it came off the needles! This is a </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">fabulous</span> pattern and great/easy project! </p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-43234669116488999432009-11-29T21:00:00.004-05:002009-11-29T21:25:07.002-05:00CaribouKnitsSo I just happen to be out and about finish sipping on a white chocolate mint mocha with a friend when I see this<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/caribou1.jpg" border="0" /> For real? For $4.99? Really??<br /><br />And then this <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/caribou2.jpg" border="0" />Tee hee....retail knits are funny to me :) Nothing like the <em>real</em> thang baby!!<br /><br />Hope you all are still knitting it up!Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-26742041349573840892009-11-21T13:15:00.008-05:002009-11-21T15:00:26.654-05:00Quickie Comfort Knit<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/b5a4e56a.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">~ Project Details ~</span></strong> </p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pattern:</span></strong> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wham-bam-thank-you-lamb-neckwarmer">wham bam thank you lamb! neckwarmer</a></p><p align="left">Inspired by <a href="http://superstarra.blogspot.com/2009/11/catching-up.html">Christie's FO</a> who reminded me that I had this in my que forever :)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Time:</span></strong> Started at lunch time was finished by bed time = super fast = perfect instant knit gratification</p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Needles:</span></strong> US13<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Yarn:</span></strong> Lion Brand Thick & Quick in Grey Marble (was in a neutral mood)</p><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/4a6f5a38.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">What I learned:</span></strong> I love comfort knitting and wanted to stay in my garter therapy mode :)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Modifications:</span></strong> Not one thing<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/31040f3b.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Verdict:</span></strong> Luv luv luv</p><p>And plan to do more cowls like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chunky-lace-cowl">this one</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marian-2">that one</a> :)</p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-52313654059906997732009-11-04T00:00:00.000-05:002009-11-04T00:00:01.507-05:00K, K, K, KYep getting a little bit of puuuuuuuure & simple garter stitch in <p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_8285.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></p>Just a little bit of knitting going on *gasp AND on straight needles* (not by choice Haha)...really not much (a simple scarf)...but it's <strong><em>something</em></strong>!! :)<br /><br /><div align="center">Hope everyone else is getting more crafting in than me!!</div>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-18259722027750565732009-10-25T19:29:00.004-04:002009-10-25T19:41:22.302-04:00Breathing againexhaling again<br /><br />smiling again<br /><br />You never know how hard something will impact you until it happens to you.<br /><br />I've been overwhelmed with everyone reaching out to check on me...sending me messages of encouragement...letting me know you care. I am sooo grateful.<br /><br />A simple <strong><em>thank you</em></strong> really isn't enough..but that's all I have...b/c I really mean it.<br /><br />And it feels good to know you all are around for me.<br />Matthew 5:4<br /><br />Will be back soon...Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-44490883100092591082009-09-24T19:10:00.006-04:002009-09-27T16:12:56.046-04:00When the Wind Blows...It sometimes comes unexpectedly fast and hard......<br /><br />I lost someone I loved very very dearly today.....<br /><br />And I know who loved me....<br /><br />We loved each other...<strong>hard</strong>.<br /><br />I've known him for over 1/2 of my life and it seems like we've experienced <em>many</em> lifetimes together.<br /><br />Unfortunately we just could not love together anymore for many reasons<br /><br />But we always stayed close and remained in each other hearts.<br /><br />He was my best friend<br /><br />My true love<br /><br />And I am heartbroken today...and will never be quite the same again...<br /><br />I will miss & love him always<br /><br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/staceyterrell4ever.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></p><p align="center"><em><strong>RIP 03.26.75 - 09.24.09</strong></em></p><p><em>(I purposely closed the comment section b/c I just needed to journal about this season to ease the pain; and instead truly appreciate any warm prayers you lift up for me/his family at this time...thanks for understanding)</em> </p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-49855457466132107372009-09-23T09:36:00.008-04:002009-09-23T10:32:51.507-04:00Trying to Muster Up...Some motivation and desire for:<br /><br />Knitting...<br /><br />Blogging...<br /><br />Ravelrying...<br /><br />Truly have had ZELCH inclination to even doing any of the above....and I am actually alright with that - no apologies <em><strong>at.all</strong></em> coming from me!<br />Sometimes you just need a break you know??<br /><br />I have fooled around a tad bit here and there with knitting on some socks that I ripped and started over with a new pattern...but they are still in progress of course :o)<br /><br />Also finally felted the sushi wallet but need to put the zipper on and those little sushi circles...<br /><br />Ooh I gotta get started on a baby item quick! So hopefully that will get me going too.<br /><br /><div align="left">~ As you can see I am just dibbling and dabbling for now ~ ;o)<br /><br />I was surprised that I even remembered how to log into Blogger LOL<br /><br />Of course I am always behind on blog reads too..maybe once a week I peek in now?? One of my friends pinpointed it as being the iPhone takeover...yes I am still stone cold in luv with Sanchez *big grin*...he rules my electronic/social media life...le sigh<br /><br />Figured I would dust off the old camera and take a pic of me trying to get some inspiration<br /></div><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7989.jpg" border="0" />Maybe leafing thru those mags will do the trick for me?? There are some fabulous patterns in those editions (too many for me to tag!) </p><p>Appreciate those who checked in on me to see where I was or why I was so quiet...it's good to know you are missed sometimes :)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Until next blog time</strong> <span style="font-size:85%;">(can't promise when)</span><strong>...Be Blessed!</strong></span> </p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-50997085100916115862009-08-18T00:00:00.000-04:002009-08-18T00:00:02.072-04:00Now that's a Compliment...<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/milesblankie.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Feels good to know <a href="http://crimsonpurl.blogspot.com/2009/05/round-round-we-go.html">something I made</a> is being used!! So glad Miles is enjoying it! ;o)</p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-759375907814235632009-08-06T00:00:00.007-04:002009-08-09T18:30:11.441-04:00Blogstalking XXI: In Lurve!!<p align="left">This summer I have fallen in luv with a few items. And here are my most recent ones:</p><p align="left"></p><p align="left">Since it is an ice box at my place of employment ;op I now drink a lot...A LOT of tea to stay warm there.</p><p align="left"></p><p align="left">I've always wanted to get into loose teas and last month I jumped into it! I saw this great contraption on my blog friend <a href="http://chanknits.wordpress.com/">Chan's</a> site. And so.glad.I.did!! </p><p align="left"></p><p>This is THE best invention for tea drinkers! <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/tumblerinuse.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="left">You place the loose tea in the little basket, fill it up with hot water, and drink from the top!! The other best feature is that the tumbler is dishwasher and microwave safe - SOLD!! Anything that makes an indulgence easier!! </p><p align="left"><strong><em>Edit:</em></strong> I was remiss in not letting you all know where I got this wonderful tea tumbler from and I purchased it from Target (<a href="http://www.target.com/Tea-Tumbler-Green/dp/B001MXD5YM/sr=1-13/qid=1249856577/ref=sr_1_13/178-3680630-0415167?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Atea%20mug&page=1">here</a>)! If you can't find it in store you should be able to <a href="http://www.aladdin-pmi.com/shop/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-00753-003">order here online</a> ($5 bucks cheaper at Tar-jay though)</p><p align="left"></p><p>I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LURVE</span> this item so much I got it in all three colors ;op<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7895.jpg" border="0" /></p><div align="left">And we won't even talk about the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Teavana</span> discovery either...lets just say that is a big bag for a reason ;o)<br /><br />A couple of months ago The B.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ody</span> S.hop had this killer sale<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7893.jpg" border="0" /></div><p>I just couldn't believe that gift set was marked down to $7 bucks! Just Wow! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Lurves</span> a bargain :<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">oD</span></p><p>Some of you may know I collect elephants, and really like to get unique/different kind<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7911.jpg" border="0" />This one has both of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">fav</span> colors in it (purple & red) and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">lurves</span> that she wrote my name on the leg too! My new heart elephant figurine :)<br /><br /><br />A couple of weeks ago I made it to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Asheville</span> mountains for an art festival (it was great!!)<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7914.jpg" border="0" /> Well it was also extremely hot with the sun beating on us!! THIS stuff right here..is wonderful on my extra melanin self ;o) with the 70+ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">spf</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">lurves</span> that is a spray on!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Yay</span>!</p><p>And my most BELOVED to-date item right now......<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7892.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>:<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">oD</span> <strong>I am ab-so-lute-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">ly</span> IN <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">LUUUUUURVE</span></strong>!! It has totally <em>altered</em> my life! I rarely sign onto my real computer (which makes for back reading on blogs....sorry!) and luv all the apps that I have on it. It is so seamless and smooth!! </p><p>I am stone cold in love!! So much so I named it Sanchez ;o) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">LOL</span><br /></p><p align="center">Well now you know what I've been in love with this summer<br /><br /><strong>Enjoy August!!</strong></p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-26381507739925103102009-08-02T00:00:00.008-04:002009-08-02T11:52:06.342-04:00Quarter Nanners<div align="left">Unripe Bananas that is<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7925.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">~ Project Details ~</span></strong></div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Pattern:</span></strong> <a href="http://media.wendyknits.net/media/nanner-socks.pdf"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nanner</span> Socks</a>. I have always wanted to do these socks ever since they came out last summer.<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7917.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="left">And come on! You<em> know</em> I did these toe-up 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">AAT</span>! ;o)</div><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Size:</span></strong> Small (7.5) and only did quarter length socks this time for a few reasons.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">1. My mind was starting to play tricks on me and was concerned I would run out of yarn (with my 20/20 hindsight vision this thought became "false" as I could have put in 2 more repeats on the leg)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">2. My time was running real short to the 31st 11:59pm deadline </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">3. My patience was waning with working on this pattern ;op</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">So 1/4 length they became!! Hey that is my favorite length socks anyway (and thigh-high socks..go figure one extreme to another!)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Time:</span></strong> I kicked everything to the side in July re: Wrestle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">WIPmania</span> just to cram these in at the very end of the month to finish just in time! ;o)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It took me 10 days with on & off events/waning <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mojo</span>/numb fingers/life in general. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LOL</span></div><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Needles:</span></strong> US1 (2.25) was initially done on a 32" cord which I knew would be too tight (esp. when it was time for gusset increases/turning the heel) so I "just" so happened to order another pair of needles in a 40" cord to have on hand.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">And I "just" so happened to get the new pair of needles in the mail when I needed them!</div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/xbrokenneedle.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="left">The 32" set literally snapped in my hand!!! UGH! (yes those are erasers trying to keep my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">stitches</span> in place <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Hahaha</span>) SO very happy my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">intuition</span> told me to order the needles as I was on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">freakin</span>' deadline! ;op And thankfully my needles were at home already waiting on me just when I needed them in this mini emergency! ;o)</div><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Yarn/Cost: </span></strong>Last year when I switched jobs <a href="http://crimsonpurl.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-fav-lys-lurve.html">my old co-workers gave me a gift certificate</a> to my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">fav</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">LYS</span> where I picked up some Fleece Artist Nova Wool in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Rainforest</span>. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This yarn knits up like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">BUTTA</span>!!! Thank you again ladies! :) </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I have actually switched out this particular yarn for so many projects and surprised it didn't go schizo on me ;op </div><div align="left"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7883.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="left">The last project I was working on with this yarn was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">frogged</span> for these socks ;o) It was a good decision as this yarn colorway is so bold and vibrant and busy, therefore patterns are hard to "show up" on it.</div><div align="left"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Modifications:</span></strong> I didn't learn anything new on this project, which is why I didn't have a specific section for that; and my modifications really weren't anything to bring attention. </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7935.jpg" border="0" />For my increases on the toe I did<span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;">(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">kfb</span>)</span> rather than a M1L/M1R (didn't see a big difference) and other than that I did everything as normal. Knitted until leg was 3" and cuff about a .5"</div><div align="left">Slip stitch heel with my standard Russian BO. Nothing too out of the box as I am moving into the comfort zone with socks now ;o)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Verdict:</span></strong> Glad I finally got these socks out of my system as it was a pretty easy and well written pattern.<br /></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7928.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Now looking forward to my next pair of socks!!</p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-45237178462655045022009-07-26T11:58:00.008-04:002009-07-26T13:19:34.944-04:00Tinis & PurlsEarlier this month I was visiting one of the many beloved blogs that I like to keep my eye on and <a href="http://sistahsthatknit.blogspot.com/"><strong>2 Sistahs Knit Together</strong></a> had their 2nd blog anniversary <a href="http://sistahsthatknit.blogspot.com/2009/06/alive-and-well-pints-and-purls-contest.html">contest</a>.<br /><br />And guess who won?!?! :oD <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7885.jpg" border="0" />It was a great package with a project bag, stitch markers, lovely yarn from <a href="http://www.neighborhoodfiberco.com/2009/06/24/everything-must-go/">Karida's Neighborhood Fiber Co. </a>(along with a sample) and her co-authored book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pints-Purls-Portable-Projects-Knitter/dp/160061146X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248625111&sr=8-1">Pints & Purls</a>!!<br /><br />This whole package is filled with irony! As I just so happened to be thumbing thru this knit pattern book when later on that week I was notified I would be getting it! I have also been wanting to try this yarn when I heard about it after I met Chelette in person earlier this year. And how about I've always wanted a fabric made project bag ;o) But the biggest irony of it all. They randomly selected the winner which number came up to be eight and how about I was the 8th commenter and my favorite number happens to be eight!! With all of that it truly was so meant to be!! :o) And I am truly happy about it too!<br /><br />Here is a closer look at the yummy yarn<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7913.jpg" border="0" /> It is called Kalorama Circle and it is 435 yards of 100% Superwash Merino...squeeeeeeeee! <p>And I am already thinking about pairing this yarn with the cowl that is in the book ;o)<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/100_7890.jpg" border="0" />Which was personally signed by Karida!!! YAY!!!! Since I am more of a martini (and wine) sipper I will be a Tini & Purl chick! :o)</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Thank you Cici & Chelette</span></strong> for a great blog anniversary contest gift!!! It definitely is very much appreciated and will be put to good use...hopefully over a few potent 'Tinis of course!! ;o)</p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-69788685614706575042009-07-11T00:00:00.007-04:002009-07-12T11:38:20.257-04:00Saturday Sushi Time!It should come to you as no surprise if you have peeped in on my blog wall every now and then....that you will notice that I just LUV food!! :oD<br /><br />And one of my favorite items to nourish myself on is SUSHI! <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7872.jpg" border="0" /> <p>What is that you say?? That middle tray doesn't look quite like Sushi?!? Haha! ;op<br /><br />I saw this cute little kit awhile back and just HAD to have it!!<br /></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7865.jpg" border="0" />Mmmmmh not exactly my colors but really want to knit it up, and then I plan to give it to one of my girlfriends who is in a sorority with those colors. She will really like it! Plus I was the one who hooked her onto sushi so it will be perfect!! :o)<br /><br />As you take a closer look<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7869.jpg" border="0" />this package has all the ball colors and zipper enclosed in a cute sushi tray!! :o) Luv that detail!<br /><br />I purchased this package with my 50% retail coupon of course! You can also order it full price <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sushi-Wallet-Knit-Felting-Kit/dp/B000WURGTQ">HERE</a> if interested. <p>And I like to frequent my other fav store (Tar.jay) to sit & knit from time to time in the onsite Starbuck's where they always give out samples when I am there!! Gotta luv that too!! :o)<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_7841.jpg" border="0" /></p><p></p><p>Those are my Anastasia socks that are growing very slowly on my needles; as I really have not given them that much attention (or any of my other projects). Hopefully I can get up to the gusset this weekend. </p><p>Trying to carve out time to knit this month has been challenging and not good for my WIPs in the wrestling ring!! Crimson Warrior needs to catch a second wind to get some slams in ASAP! ;op</p><p>In the meantime, I figured another sample wouldn't hurt Haha!<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/x100_78411.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Until next blog time...</span></strong></p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-86992806178530939342009-07-01T00:00:00.005-04:002009-07-01T00:00:16.026-04:00Wrestler: Crimson Warrior!Well I am an official wrestler!! ;o) Figuratively speaking in the Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/wips-wrestlemania-2009">WIP Wrestlemania</a>!!<br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/WWM_2009_2.jpg" border="0" /><br />Y'all know I am always into something!! ;op<br /><br />The goal is for the entire month of July to wrestle our WIPs into COMPLETION! Haha!<br /><br />That's it! Very easy...right!?!?<br /><br />Well.....here are <strong>My </strong><strong>Opponents</strong> (listed in my sidebar):<br /><ol><li>A top secret project I've been working on since LAST fall!! I will <em>not </em>be defeated!! lol</li><li>Anastasia socks...I've been meaning to work on since last year...finally CO a couple of weeks ago. I can rumble this into completion! :oD</li><li>Noro double knitted bag....got halfway thru and realized my purse handle was not going to fit it and threw it out of the ring Hahaha!</li><li>Whisper Cardigan -most recent CO project that will not get the best of me by growing like grass on my needles. It will be slain!! Tee hee</li></ol><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 87px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="190" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/crimsondiva1999/Kaboom_.jpg" border="0" /> <p>They even have <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/wips-wrestlemania-2009/pages/Official-WWM-2009-Lists--Tags">Weight/Division/Event tags</a> for your WIPs too!! :oD It really is all in FUN!! </p><p>And hopefully some great motivation to get these items done (yes BTS vest was not on the list..I was trying to be realistic dang it!!), and by doing it collectively it may actually be the push I need to finally finish these projects.</p><p>One of my wrestling teammates Janet (Team Charlotte Purls Baby!!!) jokingly came up with this wrestler name for me and then had this for me too:</p><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Crimson Warrior</span></em></strong></div><br /><div align="center">This is one mean advisory, she is highly trained in use of fiber arts. Knits lightening quick and crochets very hard. </div><br /><div align="center">She has annihilated many WIPs in unarmed combat. We have tried to overwhelm her from afar but her cat like reflexes seem to have granted her an ability to dodge the unfinished WIP. </div><br /><div align="center">She is a phenomenal fiber athlete, her knitting needle points are deadly and has great focus from her inner chi. </div><br /><div align="center">She is able to eliminate large amounts of us yarn in any encounter. </div><br /><div align="center">She has killed so many of us now that she has become a living legend among the hero ranks, honored by all for her powers<br /></div><br /><div align="center">She has yet to meet her match, maybe sometime soon we will have the resources necessary to tackle her and take this thorn out of our side once and for all. We heard Lord LYS is scheming some diabolical plan for her downfall<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Until that time we advise to approach with extreme caution.<br /></div><br /><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Heavily borrowed from </span></em><a href="http://www.creyindustries.com/viewhero.php?id=17182"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">this site</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> LOL!</span></em></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!!!!</span></strong></p>Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.com18