Lemon and Lime

Working at a law firm, you meet an interesting array of people. One of the lawyers here always likes to show me pictures of his family and what not. He told me about his daughter and that she blogs. I found it interesting and one day she blogged that she was having a baby! I think every child should have a homemade blanket. Now, someone in his family may knit or crochet and she will receive one, but how am I to know this kind of information?

Greens and yellows, they are not gender biased colors. So, when I found this yarn I thought it was perfect! It is Jo-Ann Sensations. I used 2.5 skeins. I still have yet to weave in the ends. Plus, I am still wondering if I should put an edge on it or not. If I do, it will probably be a small scalloped edge. The pattern came from a scarf I had made for my mother. Diagonal Stitch Scarf. I just made it much wider (baby blanket sized).

The yarn was pretty easy to work with. No breakage problems or splitting.

She is due in May, so I finished just in time.

10 stitch

I loved this pattern and thought I would attempt to do it in a smaller fashion. A dishcloth. After ripping out the first double-corner 3 times, I finally got it! Amazingly simple and would be super cute to make a full size afghan or baby blanket. The ladies at knit night also had a great idea. Double strand of cotton yarn using slighter larger needles to make it more 'fluffy' and wham...a perfect bath mat.

Mirror Knitter

I have come to the conclusion from the lovely posts and help from the ladies of Ravelry that I am a mirrored knitter. My stitches move from the right needle to the left. From what I have read, it does not pose too many problems. Just a few minor changes in patterns.

Yesterday I ordered some yarn and needles from knitpicks.com. One of the skiens of yarn I did have a pattern in mind, Lace Ribbon Scarf - http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTlaceribbon.html.

It is so beautiful. I did a test of the lace pattern last night. Just to make sure all my decreases and increases were going in the right direction. It looks correct, but I am going to take it Tuesday to knit night to get the ladies opinions!  I hate that I have 5-14 business days to wait until I receive my shipment. It's okay though, I have some other WIPs that I should finish before I start this scarf. (FYI this is not my test, this was from the pattern page on Knitty)


On a lighter note. The temperature in Batlimore is on the rise and this makes me smile. My birthday is soon and I asked my friends if we could plan a day trip to Luray Caverns in VA. I have not been there since I was in elementary school. I do not think any of my friends have ever been there. It is a treat for me to see their faces when I introduce them to something new that I love.

1 Year ago

1 year ago on this day, April 28th. I received the worst phone call of my life. My grandfather was rushed to the hospital. Our family will never be the same. My last living grandparent. I miss him everyday. I wish he could be around to see his first grandchild get married. I will never forget you pop!

no clear skies ahead

I feel like my emotions have been strewn all over the place by a wild tornado in the mid-west. It lingers and holds on. It gets stronger and dies down. Just as I think it is going to end and I will see clear skys. Another front comes and strengthens the core to yet again confuse all my senses all over again. Clicking the heels of my converse will not make this end.

I am lost. I am confused. I cry one minute. The next I am screaming curse words at the top of my lungs hoping to release some of my anger.

Knitting and crocheting have always helped sooth my mind and ease my thoughts. But even at this time, it is not helping. I try new patterns. I cannot even concentrate and call myself a loser because I can't figure out some stupid knitting stitch.

Please tornado leave so I can start picking up the pieces of my life and gather my emotions in one controlable fashion.

Knitted DHARMA

I know this project will be an on-going one. LOST is almost over. I wonder, when I finally finish it, if people will remember the show.