tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48685829574307727312012-01-05T09:59:44.598-06:00Nana and The CatsMy rambles about life, knitting and my cats.nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.comBlogger3611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-50118467249221771642011-12-31T17:29:00.001-06:002011-12-31T17:30:53.072-06:00Down to The WireWell, 2011 is winding to a close and I finished my last pair of socks for the year. Officially, if anyone is counting besides my anal self, I have finished 34 pairs in 2012! I don't necessarily plan to improve that record next year, but I am full of anticipation about what 2012 will bring and have a couple pair lined up and ready to be cast on.
Meanwhile, I thought I would show off the last nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-48885135546095696792011-12-22T13:03:00.000-06:002011-12-22T13:03:46.316-06:00My Blue Period***Notice: link and photo heavy post; please step away and have a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog if this will further stress you, otherwise, enjoy!***
It happens. In your wardrobe; in your décor; in your paintings; and inevitably in your yarn choices; you take a good look one day and realize that you have been making some very monochromatic color choices. In the case of my knitting, the color is nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-33053405445372062552011-11-09T17:25:00.002-06:002011-11-09T17:28:04.971-06:00RecentlyThis came in the mail:
Loft Camper
Loft Snowbound
Dream in Color Smooshy w/cashmere in Butter Peeps
Dream In Color Smooshy Cashmere - Black Pearl
Mother Nature did this:
First Snow
And these came off the needles:
Jacobean Socks
Pattern: Jacobean
Yarn: Pediboo
Size 2.25mm dpn
I think the mail carrier won!
Happy Knitting!
Nana
nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-19758564204379253992011-11-02T11:05:00.000-05:002011-11-02T11:05:31.198-05:00Wednesday, Whatever<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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Despite being distracted by all of the exciting playoff action the past couple of weeks, I've been carrying on with my knitting, just have a look:
The end of several projects…. The mystery sock selection for Sept, I was happy to finish these, but am considering frogging the cuff and redoing just plain ribbing of some sort. They are super floppy and I just nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-34644726029915108382011-09-27T10:13:00.001-05:002011-09-27T10:16:30.349-05:00Color StoryI started knitting the Late Summer Socks the day the state fair started in Iowa. I initially dubbed them the State Fair socks for that reason, but it really didn't work as a project title.
Coffee, beer, a sock-in-progress and chocolate... what more does a knitter need?
As I continued to knit these, I began to notice something about the colors in these socks:
They were a nice nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-44080084285668989752011-09-08T15:03:00.000-05:002011-09-08T15:03:57.290-05:00Things are Progressing …Slowly<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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So in the interest of not driving readers crazy, I thought I’d try to do a little post every day this week about what I’ve been doing.
Here are couple recent FO’s
My August personal sock club selection: Pumpkin Vine socks in a very non-pumpkin, eye popping turquoise:
Something Lacey Socks
Pattern: Pumpkin nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-70971647589942401492011-09-02T17:04:00.000-05:002011-09-02T17:04:57.392-05:00How Not to Start a SockIf the instructions say something like "cast on 76 stitches, work k1, p1 rib for 14 rounds"
Do NOT cast on 76 and proceed to k1, P1, P1, k1, P1, etc until you get to stitch 37 and realize you are now doing P1, K1...
and especially do not think that you are smarter than the knitting and can just fix it on the next round by continuing with P1, K1... you may get to stitch 75 and realize that oncenanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-66121160884371063762011-08-29T12:47:00.001-05:002011-08-29T12:48:22.906-05:00Challenged - A Yarn SagaYes, I did have to ask....
Last year for my birthday, my lovely DD#1 sent me sock blanks and a dye kit so that I could experiment with creating my own personal color of sock yarn. It sat untouched quite a while for a plethora of reasons.
A little bit ago, the moderators announced the lineup for the challenges for the next season of SKA (Sock Knitter’s Anonymous Ravelry group). Each month’s nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-16522354035615535602011-08-15T12:08:00.001-05:002011-08-15T12:17:22.605-05:00A Sock Knitting FableThere once was a sock knitting Nana who was valiantly trying to keep up her sock knitting obsession through challenges and peer pressure. A most important date was looming close on the calendar. A Major League event of sock knitting known as the Sock Summit was soon to arrive. She had just finished up a lovely pair of Pirate socks and was working on a nice pair of stranded socks called Zirkel.nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-64928322360514034912011-08-05T11:08:00.001-05:002011-08-05T11:10:29.628-05:00Sock Knitting and BeyondSock Summit was amazing. I’m not sure I can adequately contain all of the wonderfulness that happened in one post, but I’ll do my best to hit some of my personal highlights.
Day 1: -Meeting knitters (from Norman OK) at the DFW airport lounge while waiting for flight to Portland, arriving in Portland. - Finishing my anklets on the flight to Portland (empty needles!) - Taking the Max from the nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-73410334196963945462011-07-20T18:11:00.000-05:002011-07-20T18:11:45.862-05:00Getting ReadyWe had a great trip to WA and the weather actually cooperated during the outdoor wedding ceremony. I can't believe how fast this summer has been zooming by! It seems like all of my knitting projects lately have been tied to the next event or trip. I don’t even know where to start with catching up so. The best I can do is to just show you what I've been up to:
First up June socks.
nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-13743457013761928852011-06-07T11:57:00.000-05:002011-06-07T11:57:10.645-05:00Made to MatchI am sort of an eclectic personality when it comes to personal style and decorating, so I rarely ever deliberately try to get things to match perfectly, but recently I felt the need to do a few matchy-matchy projects:
My Nephew is getting married this coming weekend. I needed a new dress for the wedding, but the only nice dresses I could find were sleeveless ones, so I decided I could knit a nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-31549868104268524572011-06-06T17:07:00.000-05:002011-06-06T17:07:24.009-05:00Parade of FO's in No Particular orderI
I Feel Pretty Socks
Momma & Baby Hedgehogs
Toe Up Footies (Class project)
Satchel (class project)
Strawberry Season (May Mystery Shawl)
Summer Shawlette (before blocking)
Artichoke Socks (May Mystery KAL)
Desert Vest (Shop KAL)
Lacey Summer Tank (Class Project)
Blogger and flickr are not playing nice right now, so this is all I can offer today. Saucey nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-84873081662377511422011-05-28T11:56:00.000-05:002011-05-28T11:56:58.569-05:00Surf's Edge Socks<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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I finished the baby blanket: Pattern: Inside out Baby blanketYarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Size 7 needles (dpn & circular)
I then cast on for a couple of pair of socks….
Pair one: Working name is tidal pool duex... more later on this onePair two: April PSC / Journey Cable Socks in Fireweed Dyeworks blue/green
But mostly I have been distracted by welcoming Iowa's newest residents…
If you nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-83792581727488970302011-03-28T11:38:00.001-05:002011-03-28T11:54:00.262-05:00Finishing MarchI finished all three pair of socks that I had on the needles the last time I posted:
Vegetable Thin Socks
Pattern: Basic SockYarn: Noro Kuryeon Sock in color 255Needles: Size 2.25mm dpnNotes: these actually took longer to knit than I liked because I started getting a little too much “muddiness” in sock 2 and had to keep trying different reds until I got enough contrast. nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-11095587313771718122011-03-04T17:11:00.000-06:002011-03-04T17:11:47.774-06:00Sox-a-lot<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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Scarborough Fair Socks by Melanie GibbonsYarn: Knitivity Down Home Art Yarns sock in Italian Ice - GrapeSize 2.25 DPN
Or these:
Finished 10:35pm Dec, 31 2010
Tropical Stripe SocksPattern: Basic sock (Top Down) with a 2, 1, 1, 1 stripe sequence Yarn: Noro Kuryeon Sock in colors S180 (MC) and S149nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-42500586735752711972010-12-31T17:04:00.001-06:002010-12-31T17:05:12.616-06:00End Notes Since Iowa has been ending the year with serial dreary gray (and sometimes precipitation filled) days, I don’t have much in the way of pictures to share. I assure you there has been a knitting challenge and I’m almost at the conclusion. I guess you’ll have to wait for the first sunny day of 2011 to find out the details and see the results. In the meantime, I can show you how Saucey plans on nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-10474702018756685632010-12-22T11:27:00.002-06:002010-12-22T11:46:06.699-06:00Little ThingsI try not to set too many knitting goals for December. The season is already stress-filled (even if you opt out of most of the consumerism like I try to do) and I find no joy in knitting against a deadline. I know my limits for knitting Christmas gifts during November and December so most of my gift knitting has been fun little things. Since it’s already been mailed/ received and modeled, I nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-64027447436246163152010-12-10T17:29:00.001-06:002010-12-10T17:29:41.740-06:00Also finishedNarrangansett Bay Socks Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Narrangansett Bay SocksPattern: Narragansett Bay Socks from a Fine FleeceYarn: Knit Picks EssentialSize 2.25 mm needlesnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-19394542736681084722010-12-10T17:28:00.001-06:002010-12-10T17:28:31.757-06:0040 thousand stitches are worth a pictureFinished Pi Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Finished the Pi Shawl!nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-9187757216580803192010-12-02T14:02:00.000-06:002010-12-02T14:02:38.259-06:00Who Moved My Calendar?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-48423916584727068402010-11-24T15:10:00.001-06:002010-11-24T15:14:33.150-06:00Arranging and OrganizingI started my new job last week, working a couple days a week part-time at the LYS nearby. I think it will be a good change of pace. Whether or not I will get to teach remains to be seen, but right now I can take things one at a time. I have also been busy doing other non-knitting things that aren’t all that interesting. As for knitting; I finished the Peacock socks and in true Nana fashion nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-80031545838573616742010-11-19T09:09:00.001-06:002010-11-19T09:09:50.644-06:00Nothing but sunbeamNothing but sunbeam Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Gotta make the most of every moment the sun comes out these days... Zelda, you are doing it right!nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-87406306097006550272010-11-11T14:11:00.000-06:002010-11-11T14:11:40.114-06:00Miles and Miles<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-71509559457193567992010-10-21T11:28:00.001-05:002010-10-21T11:28:54.015-05:00Trivial Thursday1. My DH had surgery a week ago; we have had a lot of down-time with his recuperation. Funny, I haven’t done as much knitting as I hoped.
2. I knit the entire leg of a sock and then decided my gauge was off, am halfway done reknitting it.
3. I actually like living in Iowa better than I thought I would
4. There was a corn-box at the Covered Bridge festival… this amused me greatly.5. There nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-11647757164691524982010-10-17T19:06:00.001-05:002010-10-17T19:06:50.879-05:00Project failProject fail Originally uploaded by nanaknits21This is the failed sweater. I'm sorry Tim, there's no way to make it work. Just like in the Project Runway episode where the challenge was to design a look for Heidi's collection, I went the route that Gretchen and Mondo took. It happens.nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-89587211660863541552010-10-17T19:03:00.001-05:002010-10-17T19:03:13.821-05:00Finished BSJFinished BSJ Originally uploaded by nanaknits21I 'm not able to do a long post, so a couple of quick fly-bys will have to do. Last Sunday I whipped up this cute little baby sweater. It's the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann. The yarn is some Louet Gems I had leftover from another project. I also did a matching hat. I think I mentioned I was working one up as a favor for my Mom innanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-48232935706273052802010-10-17T18:59:00.001-05:002010-10-17T18:59:15.133-05:00A beautiful Fall dayA beautiful Fall day Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Last saturday was such a perfect fall day. Amongst other things, Hubby and I went to the Madison County Covered Bridges festival. We even saw a bridge!nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-74675889814472385212010-10-08T11:22:00.000-05:002010-10-08T11:22:53.304-05:00Welcome Fall!<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-54658548390666952402010-09-21T18:03:00.000-05:002010-09-21T18:03:29.341-05:00Settling InThings are finally starting to get more settled here at the new house. We have most everything unpacked and put away. We have some rearranging to do to make everything fit or work the way it should and we still need to get the pictures up on the walls, but life is gradually starting to have a more normal feel. The cats are learning which windows are best for looking out at various times of daynanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-91107001861001578662010-09-14T19:45:00.002-05:002010-09-14T19:45:38.711-05:00I'm still hereSorry no pictures to share today.
We're mostly dug out from under our stuff and the new house is actually starting to look like a home. I have to a) find the camera and b) take and post some pics of the couple of things I've managed to knit in the last few weeks. I finished both pair of socks I was working on, but not much else. Now that the house is more settled, maybe I can get things backnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-61330810188756728172010-08-25T15:54:00.001-05:002010-08-25T16:00:13.402-05:00Taking A BreakI snuck in here to take a quick break from packing and thought I would put together a post while I am thinking about it. So far I’ve packed 68 boxes. Basically all that is left is the kitchen, bathroom and clothes in the bedroom. It’s going to take anywhere up to a full week to get our POD delivered once we get to IA; which makes some of the packing decisions a little tricky. We can only takenanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-22765025228393496462010-08-20T19:11:00.001-05:002010-08-20T19:11:17.792-05:00Stitches 20100820100953a.jpg Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Flying Fingers was in the house! (And the parking lot too!) The fabled yarn bus :) was the first thing that we saw upon arrival at Stitches and Flying Fingers was the last booth we shopped at before we left. Possibly the only place I made an "impulse" purchase too! I'll have to do a full update when I get a chance to take a few pictures.nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-64481114201955727052010-08-19T15:03:00.000-05:002010-08-19T15:03:07.627-05:00Aack! Packing
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Here are the results:
" What? You Never had a crush before??"
And here are the finished socks.
Pattern: Lovely Lace Socks by Karen Baumer (IK Spring 2006)Yarn:nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-12980209093485506332010-08-13T16:47:00.001-05:002010-08-13T16:47:34.215-05:00Big Ball of JoyBig Ball of Joy Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Here's anther photo showing some of the other sidesnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-82045745922282700502010-08-13T16:46:00.002-05:002010-08-13T16:50:02.045-05:00Big Ball of Joy
Big Ball of Joy
Originally uploaded by nanaknits21This is just a quick post to keep the crickets quiet. I finished one thing this week. I seem to be quite the busy bee lately hopping from thing to thing to other thing to do. I have managed to find a little knitting time, but taking time to report on my activities seems to be of far greater difficulty. So, I just wanted to show off some nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-3509958762049185922010-08-02T11:56:00.001-05:002010-08-02T11:57:30.543-05:00The Done, the Almost Done and the Undone
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1. We have taken three trips since June 30th
2. I finished another pair of socks, a bizillion dischclothes, a prayer square swap square, the Flower Child sweater...
3. I have cast on for another pair of socks, a baby sweater, a toy ball and a cropped sweater
4. I'm going to be teaching at a brand new yarn shop
5. We had a tremendous family reunionnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-52620297023973855122010-07-01T12:01:00.001-05:002010-07-01T12:01:50.442-05:00close up of stitch patternclose up of stitch pattern Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Here's a better look at the stitch patternsnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-19385649822188062752010-07-01T11:59:00.001-05:002010-07-01T11:59:49.430-05:00Laughlin TwistLaughlin Twist Originally uploaded by nanaknits21this is just a drive-by post to let you know I'm still knitting along. I worked these up on a trip to Laughlin Nevada. They started out as the Lombard Street Socks from the current issue of Love of Knitting, but I had some issues with the pattern/yarn combo and ended up reworking my own version using a scaled down version of the cable-lace nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-36810196021002145772010-06-10T14:36:00.000-05:002010-06-10T14:36:06.272-05:00On and Off the NeedlesWhen I was younger and had my whole summer to look forward to during the last week of school, the idea of no schedule and endless possibilities was very delicious.
As an adult it is a little scary. I made it through my first week of “unemployment” feeling just a little bit un-tethered.
The whole concept of just getting up and doing whatever with nowhere to go and nothing special to nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-71826028789011665042010-05-26T07:45:00.001-05:002010-05-26T07:45:20.546-05:00part IICrab attack Originally uploaded by nanaknits21nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-71163544917104299832010-05-26T07:44:00.001-05:002010-05-26T07:44:02.219-05:00Wordless Wednesdaylazy Saucey Originally uploaded by nanaknits21nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-32609527596429482512010-05-25T17:42:00.000-05:002010-05-25T17:42:43.277-05:00Dun, Dun
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showing her curious side
Our Miss Saucey is 10 years old!
With Lukey (gone to the rainbow bridge five years ago)
Thought I'd share a few of her kitten pictures to celebrate. We adopted her from the Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek, CA when she was 6 months old, so I guestimated her birthday to be in April and I picked a nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-91739735650892179992010-04-12T14:14:00.001-05:002010-04-12T14:14:42.588-05:00Another Look0408100844a.jpg Originally uploaded by nanaknits21Here's a better picture of the Rivendel Socks.... I took this one with my cell phone, go figure!nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-45245966696962161742010-04-12T13:54:00.000-05:002010-04-12T13:54:29.573-05:00Ahh, TechnologyMy computer and I have been at odds lately. Last week it contracted a virus and although it's healthy again it has had some aftereffects. Namely I lost some of my software programs. One of those was the one that interfaces with the camera and basically lets me upload pictures. After several futile attempts to reload the program, I contacted the company for help, but haven’t gotten a fix yet.nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-54567125601558558692010-04-07T15:49:00.000-05:002010-04-07T15:49:29.134-05:00Moving Right AlongWell, I just need to say that March was a not-so-great month and April is already shaky. Our family has been experiencing some ups and downs. We made one trip to Des Moines together and hubby is back there again this week assisting his Mom after she had surgery. Adding to the stress, his sister recently delivered twin boys at 29 weeks gestation meaning they are still both in the hospital. Bothnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-48297616022334973692010-03-24T11:20:00.002-05:002010-03-24T11:20:53.616-05:00Not what I planned
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See:
Happy Knitting!
Nanananaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-23851235530631787522010-03-14T15:51:00.000-05:002010-03-14T15:51:40.251-05:00It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a …. Post!
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So, here are the results.
Pattern: Bi-Color Cables nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-21080288487786376472010-02-22T14:25:00.002-06:002010-02-22T14:31:33.308-06:00On Track
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nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-32429932830619224112010-02-11T16:25:00.001-06:002010-02-11T17:24:23.573-06:00I went and did itI took a deep breath and registered for the Yarn Harlot's Knitting Olympics! I had been kicking the idea around of just sort of making the time frame a personal challenge when a couple of knitting friends declared their interest and since I generally have more knitting time than other people I decided I could rise to the occasion (I hope)I put this as my project, but I also intend to attempt to nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-24742193580105625632010-02-08T15:15:00.000-06:002010-02-08T15:15:13.932-06:00Getting Back on TrackI didn't get on board any Ravelympic teams or even sign up for the Yarn Harlot's knitting Olympics, but I think I'm going to get in on the competitive spirit of the games and try to get a few of my longstanding WIPS finished as a personal challenge during the Olympics. My first order of business is to get some socks off the needles. I had three pair going into the weekend, I've got it down to nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-58948614011232196192010-01-27T11:15:00.002-06:002010-01-27T11:20:20.410-06:00PerfectionNot here, but I got your attention didn’t I?
This is one of those posts where I am just rambling about what’s on my mind, so if you’re looking for knitting or cats, you’re out of luck today.
Here’s the thing; I was thinking about my ongoing quest to find the perfect organizational tool this morning. It never actually happens. I find a bag or a gadget or whatever that seems to have all ofnanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-47976152625136430662010-01-25T12:35:00.003-06:002010-01-25T12:52:06.230-06:00Diversions, DiversionsHaving hubby home is wonderful, but it also has proved to be a source of distraction for me. Hours that I used to have to just putter around and knit or whatever is now time when he wants to go here or there or just have my complete attention. Not that I’m complaining about that, but rather I’m still trying to adjust to all the changes. I don’t expect to get too used to having him around all nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-5766847145034213352010-01-18T08:11:00.000-06:002010-01-18T08:11:01.822-06:00Quick UpdateHubby is officially a "retiree" again. We have been busy with a little traveling. Hopefully this week won't be so hectic! We're still trying to get a routine back now that he is settled in and the holidays are over. I think maybe finding a "new" normal is what we're doing. I'll have some knitting to show off once I get my pictures uploaded. Have a great week!
Nanananaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-44418947768526242852010-01-10T13:28:00.000-06:002010-01-10T13:28:24.670-06:00Noro FeverSome people get cabin fever this time of the year; I seem to have developed a slight case of Noro fever. After finishing the second pair of Winter Stripe socks …
I rewound the leftovers and added them to my collection….
And then after knitting a bit on the right squirrel mitten, I gave in to the idea that had been percolating in my brain since grafting the toes on the second pair of Noros nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-78827900255590892872010-01-04T11:08:00.000-06:002010-01-04T11:08:36.186-06:00And We’re Off...
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The Santa Bang-y Hat
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a:visited, nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-30353322725794047672009-12-08T11:11:00.000-06:002009-12-08T11:11:09.703-06:00Zelda Makes a Discovery
"Hmmm, this is interesting....
and about the right size, too...
it will do."nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-90000568067427129032009-12-07T12:43:00.000-06:002009-12-07T12:43:41.811-06:00Cables and More
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a:visited, nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-9697597007519528672009-12-01T16:50:00.000-06:002009-12-01T16:50:10.172-06:00What's all the Fuss?
Zelda and Saucey say "we're ready for Christmas, why are you making such a fuss about it?"nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-19516058643929542052009-11-19T12:22:00.000-06:002009-11-19T12:22:06.570-06:00A little FidelityGoes a long way...
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nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-12248913141748733072009-11-18T15:13:00.000-06:002009-11-18T15:13:33.298-06:00Noisy YarnDo you ever feel like your stash is impatient with your current knitting projects? Do you ever just feel like you need to start another project RIGHT NOW? While waiting for the blocked pieces of the vest to dry (despite other projects already OTN to choose from) I obviously caved to some pressure from my stash and cast on a few more projects because suddenly my knitting basket is overflowing.
nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-927317367750695682009-11-14T18:32:00.002-06:002009-11-14T18:34:42.266-06:00A Day Well Spent
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a:visited, nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-78229915201901952482009-11-08T18:27:00.001-06:002009-11-08T18:28:34.768-06:00Access Denied2:30 pm
6:30 pm
I think I just discovered why I get less knitting done some days than others... nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-69405788662529683422009-11-05T17:58:00.002-06:002009-11-05T17:58:54.591-06:00What’s In Your Basket?
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mso-pagination:widow-orphan;nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-60484704444438652009-10-30T18:32:00.000-05:002009-10-30T18:32:48.485-05:00Finally Friday!I was going to call this very cleverly titled post finished Friday or something of that sort, but really what I feel like is that it is finally Friday and I’m finally finished with a couple of things and October is (almost) finally over. Which means that November is due soon and I’m hoping December is following close behind (peek at the ticker above and you’ll understand my feelings here).
So nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-27206220427993514732009-10-19T12:42:00.000-05:002009-10-19T12:42:54.789-05:00Tuesday’s Problem
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mso-pagination:widow-orphan;nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-57440103916345812702009-10-12T11:18:00.003-05:002009-10-12T11:32:06.574-05:00A Slight Problem with FinishingI really wanted to post a picture of my finished vest. The best I can do today is post the blocking shots I took the other day. But first let me distract you with some cute cat pictures:
"Did St Louis really get swept? Say it ain't so Mommy!"
Okay, now where was I? Oh the vest. I am having a problem with the finishing of it. I think that although my stitch gauge was good, my row gauge nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-62580163898719802452009-10-11T18:40:00.000-05:002009-10-11T18:40:38.430-05:00From the Crab Hole
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I’ve been back home from my trip for well over a week, and I feel like I have been in constant motion. There always seems to be something more to do that I just can’t quite get to. I like being busy, but sometimes I nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-2891051445457483782009-09-29T18:16:00.004-05:002009-09-29T18:17:36.928-05:00Excuses, ExcusesOkay, so I have written up a chatty, picture laden post, but for some reason, I can't get the picture uploader thinga-madoo to work ... so, no pics, no post, Sorry, please standby for future knitting goodness.
Knit on
Nanananaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-22548918401754610962009-09-14T13:03:00.007-05:002009-09-14T13:16:44.688-05:00And Off I Go!Stitches Midwest has come and gone. I am catching my breath and preparing for my next big adventure today. I’ll be meeting up with my hubby this evening for a get-away in Las Vegas.
I’m sure you are wondering if I showed the proper restraint around the sock yarn. The answer is “it’s complicated” LOL. Actually I did pretty well, but a couple other types of yarn might have twisted my arm a bit and nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-83001677346021776112009-09-09T21:32:00.001-05:002009-09-09T21:39:18.399-05:00There's Never a Day Without Cats HereThis is Saucey's response to the internet effort for a day without cats:
nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868582957430772731.post-30728637142932321372009-09-09T20:12:00.006-05:002009-09-09T21:06:52.467-05:00Getting Ready for StitchesThere's been much to do here and at work the last week or so, but I'm getting a few things done that need to be.
The Swallowtail Shawl is off the needles and blocking!
Pattern: Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn ClarkYarn: Knit Picks Shimmer in Cumulus
Size 4 Additurbo Lace needlesMostly, though, I have been working and helping get the shop ready for our first time as being a vendor at Stitches nanaknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16912204331088647494noreply@blogger.com0