Charmingly Wicked

I'm leaving ... and with prezzies

2010-05-27T22:02:00.002-04:00

My BFF came into town tonight cause she's taking me home with her tomorrow. I am spending the weekend at her house in North Carolina. I met her when she came in and she gave me a super early birthday present.

The pattern for Heirloom Knitting's Wedding Ring Shawl! Also she bought me Gossamer Cotton yarn and circular needles. I'm all set. I will probably start it this weekend while I'm there.

Ok off to pack and such. More posts soon I'm sure. And hopefully with fun pics.

Obsession 5

2010-05-09T19:57:00.004-04:00

Have some more squares. I will have another update soon because I am 4 away from having all of the 4 rounds done! I have 5 more that I don't have pics of yet, but then I can just show them then.

And today while at the in-laws the hubby and eldest daughter were hunting 4 leaf clovers. They found 16! Really?? How much luck you need? lol

And not to be outdone, they found a 5 leaf.

And a 2 leaf.

Not a bad day all in all. Imagine that.

Obsession 4

2010-04-25T21:06:00.004-04:00

Finally another update. Probably not much of one, but a little is better than none.

We had to suddenly move. Not our idea at all and totally unexpected. But when you come home and find a Notice to Vacate stuck to your door, there is something going on there. Just something about the owners not getting a final inspection after renovations or something. But we had to get out. Like the day before. So the next day we got all the stuff out of the house, and into storage. And now I'm back at my mom's. Oh well. There are worse things. But anyway. That's just a big old excuse for not having many more squares done for Babette.

This obsession doesn't feel like such a bad thing now. A girl's gotta do something to keep sane.

Obsession 3

2010-04-12T23:01:00.005-04:00

More squares.

All 50 of the 2 round squares are done.

And 4 of the 4 round are done.

Moving right along.

Obession 2

2010-04-11T13:38:00.003-04:00

A couple more pics of little squares.

And now to get off the internet so I can make more.

Obsession

2010-04-10T13:40:00.004-04:00

You know I get those quite often. I see a pic of something and it just screams at me. Well that happened again. This project has been around a long time but I never got the pattern or mag it came in.

Then one of the blogs I read started posting pics of one in progress which led to looking around Ravelry and flikr for others. I spent hours just looking at all the pics and colors. It was very relaxing.

My newest obsession is the Babette Blanket. Yep that's the one. The one with 17 different colors and gazillions of squares. Uhhuh that's the thing that has taken over my mind.

So I went to the storage building hoping I would have enough different colors to start it with. And I do! In fact I had so much Caron Simply Soft that I could have went with about 24 colors. But I didn't want to push it.

Here is the stack of colors I am using.

And here is a little of a start.

Long way to go, but enjoying every minute of it.

And don't think this is the only one I have. There is something else that's in the back of my mind. A pattern that was out of print for awhile is finally available again. But that will take a bit of fundage to get and make. So I may just keep that bit of craziness to myself for now.

Happy Easter

2010-04-04T13:09:00.002-04:00

Will make a better post later. Need to get more pics first.

I am in the midst of another obsession so will be talking about that too.

For now I leave you with a question:

Do I STOP, or do I STOP?

It gets me every time.

And another, and another, and another ...

2010-02-08T23:59:00.004-05:00

I just can't help myself. I have started another project. This one goes pretty quickly.

It's the Blushing Starfish Afghan from Herrschners. The yarn is nice and soft and my crystal ice hook moves through it like butter.

This will be my take with me project. So I'll work on it at work when I have a little time to throw some stitches into it. I'll also put some work in it while waiting in line to pick up kids in the afternoon.

I did get a start on the border of my first square of the New Traditions Afghan.

Oh and did you see the previews for Alice in Wonderland? I'm all giggly. I can't wait!!

Hell Yea!! Saints win it!! 31 to 17

2010-02-07T21:53:00.005-05:00

No they aren't my team, but I sure was rooting for them to win the Super Bowl!! Sorry Peyton, it had to be done.

Ok and now on to the bloggy stuff.

I started another project. Come on. You know me right?

It's the New Traditions afghan from Knit Picks. Here's what I got so far.

And as for my hexagon afghan I have 15 hexes so far. These are the newest ones.

Ok guess that's it for now. Gotta get something for my throat or I'll be hoarse tomorrow.

Wow more bloggin?

2010-01-31T18:57:00.007-05:00

Warning: My mind is all over in this post, just so you know.

Since the last post I made 4 more hexagons. Really, after being on the internet for 5 hours straight, this after being on it all night the night before, I needed to rest my eyes.

I forgot to mention that the reason I have a laptop is the hubby took me to get one. And he was the one who went and got the internet hook up for me. He's a good guy when he wants to be. lol

Just found out school is opening 2 hours late tomorrow. Really?? What's the point? Being that late for work just to have to turn around and go back for them a couple hours later? Are they trying to piss me off? Probably.

I had mentioned in a previous post about my BFF coming to see me. Thought I'd throw in a few pics of her visit.

Here's right after we picked her up from the bus station.

Went to see the hubby one day before a little shopping.

Then a trip to my LYS. She had pre-ordered a yarn winder for me cause I didn't have one. We also went to Hobby-Lobby where she bought me goodies.

And here is just another reason why she's my BFF. We were so meant to be friends.

Guess that's it for now. Just having a lazy day of movie watching and internet playing. Will probably make some more hexagons later too.

Another post cause I can

2010-01-30T13:29:00.014-05:00

Just showing some pics from projects, my computer and today.

I have started a new project. Really just same old same old right? Never having enough attention span to keep just one thing going. Already have at least two other projects in mind to start soon. I like having lots to choose from when I'm crafting. Same thing when I read, always reading four or more at a time.

Here is progress pics of my bedspread.

Then I started a Ruby Hexagon Blanket. You use seven different colors and I just happened to have seven colors of one brand of yarn to use. Here's what I have so far. These are fast and easy. Would be better if I had better yarn to use, but sometimes you just want to start things.

Here is a pic of my laptop. It's a great new toy. Even though I stayed up till 5am on it this morning. Good thing today is Saturday so I could sleep in.

And here are some pics from the snow we got.

Here's the hubby's favorite toy.

Now back to surfing.

No more sleep for me

2010-01-30T02:37:00.002-05:00

I am blogging from my new laptop. My very first laptop. I have had ones that I used and was given to use, but never one of my own. And have net on top of that. So these past few days I haven't been sleeping much. That and I got Guitar Hero Metallica. Sleep? What is that?

I did start another crochet project. More on that later. But it's currently sitting on my table with the bedspread I started. Internet and a laptop. I may never sleep again.

Presents and time wastin

2009-12-31T13:26:00.007-05:00

Been awhile. Moved, new job, blah, blah, blah.

This summer was good though. My BFF Sue came down to visit. Too short though. We need to live closer. But we would never get anything done. LOL!

Glad Christmas is over. Here's what I made.

Grandma trees, hearts, twinkles and all rounds.

I also made Christmas light bulb ornaments.

And now that the deadlines are done, I started something new.

It's the Lotus Flower Bed Spread from the Big Book of Favorite Crochet Patterns. One square down, only 129 to go.

Talk about too much time...

2009-07-13T20:25:00.001-04:00

Way too much time on their hands

2009-07-05T16:39:00.003-04:00

'Deadline' - A Post It Stop Motion @ Yahoo! Video

Sometimes I wonder about people

2009-06-10T14:39:00.005-04:00

Like people who drive around with this sign all day:

Eww. Did you ever play that game?

Like people who are in charge of others:

Really? You would think business majors should know how to spell, and punctuate. And they should know the difference between managers and mangers. At the very least they should be able to tell the difference between time and money. So closing costs 9.05? I am so glad to be away from that place.

And you really wonder about people who write things like this:

Ok enough observation for today. Carry on.

New Moon Trailer

2009-05-31T22:42:00.001-04:00

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON trailer in HD

Harry Potter Trailer

2009-05-31T22:30:00.000-04:00

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Trailer in HD

Crap and more crap

2009-05-06T22:36:00.003-04:00

I haven't had time to blog about anything. Well it's kind of hard to do anyway when you don't have a puter at home. But oh well.

We had to move and just finished that whole mess Monday night. Now we are staying at the in-laws' until the work on the house we are moving to is finished. So all my crafting stuff is in boxes in storage. I am having separation anxiety.

Things could be worse though.

There's always that.

Finished Filet

2009-04-01T13:58:00.003-04:00

I finally finished it. Now all I have to do is find my wool wash and block it.

A Little Crafting

2009-02-23T10:19:00.002-05:00

I haven't done much craftwise in quite awhile. Just been too down in the dumps to even want to pick up needles or a hook. But in the past few weeks I have picked up one of my wips and put some work into it.

It's the Dragonfly Afghan in Filet Crochet from Hass Design. I started it in August of last year. This is the first pic I showed of it.

And here is my progress now.

Pretty big difference huh? It has 124 rows and I'm on row 78. When I picked it up again I was on row 24. So that's a good bit.

Here's a close-up of one of the dragonflies. Can you tell that's what it is?

Wind turned into this?

2009-02-22T10:43:00.003-05:00

I was using a friend's laptop last night and after 12 saw that it was snowing. Yep, we have snow again. We go for years not having anything but flurries and this year, boom. We have it lots. Here's what it did.

Can you say Sucks?

2009-02-21T23:16:00.002-05:00

I had no internet for about 6 months, but I have had it back for a few weeks now. And then Sunday night guess what? My computer DIED! Are you kidding me? Who thinks this is funny? Obviously the computer trolls do. I definitely do NOT.

Can you say Sucks? I know that you can.

Happy Friday the 13th Everyone

2009-02-13T23:46:00.002-05:00

I had a pretty good day. I had to work, but all I did the whole time was this:

No customers, no crap, just playing with chocolate and strawberries all day.

The other day, there was a huge storm. It all hit while we were in Wally World. And when we came out, this is what we saw.

Hope everyone's day was a good one. How could it not be? Friday the 13th is an awesome day!

The new LOL

2009-02-09T07:00:00.001-05:00

more animals

Super Bowl Commercials

2009-02-02T08:12:00.000-05:00

You gotta love em.

They won!

2009-02-01T22:48:00.002-05:00

Pittsburgh. Super Bowl 43 Champs! Way to go boys!

Guess who's back

2009-01-31T10:18:00.002-05:00

Yes, that would be me. Back online. It will take me a bit to catch up on everything. So sleep deprivation is in my future. Not that that's any different from the norm.

I checked my bloglines and most of the listings have 200 new posts. Will I ever catch up?

I'll have fun doing it though. Post more soon.

Everyone have a great Super Bowl Sunday. I know I will. My team is playing again. Woohoo!

Go Steelers!

Unwanted internet hiatus and Twilight

2008-12-15T11:16:00.003-05:00

I really hate being without the net. It's hard not being able to search for patterns and read blogs, etc. But just stopping in to let you know I am around.

Read the Twilight saga and then went to the movie. Awesome. Enough said.

Hopefully I will be back sooner than later.

Two posts in one day?

2008-08-30T20:41:00.004-04:00

I finished my hexaflexagon cushion. So here's the updated pics.

All those looks from one cushion. Magic right?

Few and far between is better than none, right?

2008-08-30T10:24:00.009-04:00

Yes I am still alive and kicking. Although at the moment it is slow going. I am still trying to get over being sick, almost but not quite.

The kids are in school. All of them. And that keeps me busy cause there are three different pick-up times. So I'm out in traffic a bit longer than I have been in previous years. And it wears me out, which is probably why I got sick so fast and hard.

I have been crafting though. All crochet as of late. I don't know, just soothing right now I suppose. So here's a few pics.

I made two doilys. This one for my bff cause I wanted to cheer her up. It's the Victorian Rose Doily.

And this one I made for my aunt who came to visit. It's the Hearts Afire Doily.

I have started a filet afghan for another friend. Who just in case she sneaks over here again, I won't mention by name. That would spoil the surprise right? It's the Dragonfly Afghan.

I made a magic potholder. Saw the tutorial vid on YouTube and thought it looked interesting. Fast and easy too.

And then I started a hexagon granny square afghan. I am using sock yarn. Just cause I like the colors. So it's not quite as big as it could be if I'd used worsted, but I like how it looks anyways.

And I also started a hexaflexagon cushion. I have all the individual pieces made and started putting them together but then I got sick. So the pics are just of the pieces.

On top of everything, I start work tomorrow. It's only part time for now, but could I get any busier? See you next time.

The powers that be SUCK!

2008-08-15T19:12:00.002-04:00

In their infinite wisdom, the powers that be made a decision.

That the new Harry Potter movie shall not be shown until July 09.

They think it's a great idea. Well I'm here to tell them:

"That's what you get for doing your own damn thinking."

You can hear fans all over the world yelling out in frustration.

Ahh, how sweet

2008-08-10T19:20:00.003-04:00

Look what I got in an e-mail today.

Wasn't that sweet of her? How does she find the time? hehe

Yes, I know it's automated from Bloomsbury. But it was still cute.

**smudged out my name, cause I don't go by my given name, and didn't want to leave it that way, just so you know, it wasn't just sent to M hahaha**

Got Vader?

2008-08-04T17:34:00.002-04:00

Darth Vader sleeps at my house.

You know you're jealous.

Happy Birthday Harry Potter and JK Rowling

2008-07-31T13:50:00.004-04:00

Everybody celebrate! Read one of the books, watch one of the movies. Most importantly, have some cake! A golden snitch cake perhaps?

And the only thing that could make today any better? They are releasing The Tales of Beedle the Bard in December! Pre-order yours today!

Insert Evil Laughter Here

2008-07-30T14:47:00.003-04:00

To see full screen, here's the website.

Much ado about squat

2008-07-15T04:07:00.005-04:00

Yeah, nothing new really. Still a lot of YouTube'n going on. You get sucked in and you can't get out. But that's ok. I enjoy the vloggers. And I get to watch t.v. show episodes too. But I haven't neglected my blog reading. I just don't comment a lot these days. If you can't find your voice, you just can't write.

I knitted a little, I crocheted a little. The kids weren't home this weekend, so I had a bit of time to myself. I watched some on demand movies and read some of my new Stephen King. He's never a disappointment.

And so this won't be so boring, some random pictures.

An illusion knitting square of a dragonfly.

Some crochet cat rollies.

My father-in-law's birthday banana pudding. With candles no less.

And some yummy Hawaiian coconut pudding. It's called Haupia. Sent to me from a lovely woman I "met" through the YouTube.

See ya next time.

YouTube is crack!

2008-06-22T03:26:00.003-04:00

Yes, it is. It has sucked me in. Some of you may know how it is. Those of you who don't, compare it to reading your knitting blogs. You read one post and find a link. You follow the link, and find another. And another, and another. You get the point.

Well YouTube is like that. You watch a video, and they either mention something or give you a link. So you go and end up sitting there for hours just clicking links. And of course watching other videos.

They give shoutouts to other vloggers, and so you go check them out. I have subscribed to a few new ones that way lately. And had mini-marathons watching some of them. I didn't watch t.v. for a week because I was online watching the vids. And that's not the worst. I even watch t.v. show episodes on there.

It's crack I tell ya. Watchers beware. lol But is any of that knowledge going to keep me from doing it, of course not.

Let's see, what have I been doing since my last post? Besides the vid watching. I didn't get to go to Bonnaroo. Man I really wish I could have gone. But I did get to watch the live webcast of it. It totally rocked! It was awesome.

I have been knitting a little. I made a tawashi scrubber.

I read the Yarn Harlot's newest book. And started a little experimental project. And started the two socks at a time thing. But I definitely need longer needles before I keep going. Mine are too short to work with. (it's all in one pic, I was being lazy)

I also started reading Stephen King's "Duma Key". Awesome so far. But I wouldn't expect any less.

And tonight my neighbor showed me how she made her afghan. It's really cool looking and at first glance I thought it was knit. Nope. She crocheted it. But the fabric looks knitted. It got me curious, so she showed me how she did it.

Here's the front. Looks totally like the knit stitch.

And here's the back. Looks like purl.

Ok that's it for now. Hmm, I wonder if I have any subscription updates?

We Are Family

2008-06-05T11:55:00.003-04:00

Yeah get that song out of your head. hehe

Create your own family sticker graphic at pYzam.com

Forests and Roses

2008-05-29T15:15:00.004-04:00

Ah summer. No school, no school traffic, no schedule to keep. Lovely.

We went to the in-laws' for a cookout on Memorial Day. The MIL has roses growing on either side of her driveway. Beautiful, even the ones with slight imperfections. Sometimes it's these that make them beautiful.

And then before we left, the hubby snitched me one. Gorgeous.

I have had a bit of progress on my Forest Path Stole. I have almost completed the 12 th tier. I just may get this finished this summer.

Here's a little closer pic of the newest progress.

And just for kicks, an emo Care Bear pic my nephew gave me.

Almost as cute as my favorite version.

OMG! I'm famous!

2008-05-24T04:34:00.003-04:00

I'm am a big YouTuber. I don't make videos, but I watch lots of them. I am subscribed to quite a few channels and spend a good amount of time on there watching all kinds of things.

One of the channels I subscribe to is tushygalore. She's just awesomely cute and cool to watch. On one of her videos she showed that she was working on some crochet granny squares. And a little lightbulb went off in my head, and I thought I would make her something.

I had a pattern for a bookmark, and it seemed perfect for her. So I made it. Then I kind of had a little self doubt and thought maybe it was too silly, so I didn't send it. But then I watched another of her videos of her and her boyfriend, they are such a cute couple. And he said that anyone who wanted to should send her some mail. Being that she had a P.O. Box and was a little sad that there was hardly ever anything in it. I thought that was so sweet of him.

So I decided to send it to her. I wrote her a little card and off it went.

Tonight, before bed, I thought I'd check YouTube to see if there were any new vidoes. And she had posted one. And on it she talks about my card, and shows what I made! I was so happy and giggling and jumping around. It just made my day.

I feel like a famous person now, getting mentioned on the YouTube. hahaha

Thank you Tushy and Falcon.

Something fishy going on here

2008-05-22T08:09:00.003-04:00

You Are a Mermaid

You are a total daydreamer, and people tend to think you're flakier than you actually are.

While your head is often in the clouds, you'll always come back to earth to help someone in need.

Beyond being a caring person, you are also very intelligent and rational.

You understand the connections of the universe better than almost anyone else.

What Mythological Creature Are You?

3 Years and counting

2008-05-18T22:05:00.004-04:00

Yesterday it has been 3 years since I started blogging on this here blog thingy. Time flies don't it?

I've been doing a little crafting. I had intended on making things for my mom and mother-in-law for Mother's Day. But busyness interrupted me and I didn't finish. But since I had so much progress on my mom's, I decided to just go ahead and finish it anyways.

Did I mention it turned out to be HUGE? That wasn't intended, but I guess it can be a couch doily now. Here is a closer view so you can see the edging.

And then I started on the Hexagon Swirl Shawl. Quick little hexes, although fiddly at times. Starting small lacy things on DPNs usually are.

A closer view of one. These are smaller than intended, because I am using laceweight instead of sock weight.

And then my eldest daughter did a project for the science fair.

She won 2nd place.

And she was in a little music program and dressed up in 50's garb. This is a recycled poodle skirt, homemade of course. I wore it when I was in school and for Halloween.

Back view showing the ponytail.

And she wanted to spin and let it flounce out.

Well that's it for today. I have started working on my FPS again. At least until something else gets my attention.

Animal! Animal!

2008-05-15T17:10:00.003-04:00

You Are Animal

A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts.

You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary.

But you sure can beat a good drum.

"Kill! Kill!"

The Muppet Personality Test

Games and Horror Flicks

2008-05-08T18:50:00.000-04:00

What's Your Video Game Match?

My Result: World of Warcraft

Who says video games are only for introverts? Not you! Get ready for a massive multiplayer online gaming experience: You are social, personable, and smart — just like World of Warcraft. So it's no wonder you'd love being at the heart of a game that's attracted so many unique people, and always provides a bit of a social and mental workout.

Sure there's the downside of not being able to meet your comrades face-to-face, but hey, you'll never be lonely again when you've got over 10 million friends at the tips of your fingers. Now you just have to figure out if you want to be a druid, mage, or rogue. Careful though — don't get addicted!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=videogameogt&c=50652

Which Horror Movie Are You?

My Result: Children of the Corn

Just picture it: You're living with creepy little Satan-worshipping kids in the middle of nowhere. Sounds fun, right? Okay, maybe not. But like the children who lived in the field, you are definitely anything but normal. Always one to question authority and choose your own path, you are a rebel to your core.

Unlike your movie match, it'd be hard to find a mean bone in your body — you just love watching kids being bad. Just remember not to take any wrong turns — you never know where you might end up!

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=horrormovieogt&c=50652

Wands at the ready!

2008-05-05T17:48:00.003-04:00

I found this at Ollivanders Wand Shop. Where else would a respectable witch or wizard get their wands?

Their descriptions are thus:

Maple: Maple is a favorite wood for magical wands and has an excellent longevity. Maple wood often symbolizes attraction, luring, drawing in, or bringing things together. It has very positive energy. This wand tends to choose those who have a love an appreciation for beautiful things. It is an excellent wand for love spells and also for Divination.

Phoenix Feather: The Phoenix Feather comes from the tail feathers of a Phoenix, and is especially good with fire or defensive magic, as well as healing magic. This may be due largely to the healing properties Phoenixes have.

Yes I know it's old, but they were talking about it on the new PotterCast #150. So I thought I would see what I would get.

16 Years

2008-05-01T16:49:00.010-04:00

That sounds really long. Me and the Hubby have been married 16 years today. So I thought I'd take you on a trip down memory lane.

Here are a couple of pics from when we first met and one Christmas.

Here are a couple from our first wedding. It was done spontaneously in one day.

And here are some from our second, formal wedding. We had the second since the first was a spur of the moment thing.

And this is what I think of as our best picture ever taken.

Ah the good old days.

Happy Anniversary baby!

Halt, who goes there?

2008-04-29T00:19:00.003-04:00

"Just me Orange Julius, the wee garden gnome."

"Have you seen my friends? They are always hiding from me."

Filet o' Finishes

2008-04-26T18:56:00.004-04:00

I have a couple of finishes and some progress to report. Firstly, there is the matter of Filet. It's a form of crochet used mostly for doilies. It seemed foreign to me at first. I had done something that was filet but had no clue because the pattern was written out. Filet is mostly done with charts or diagrams.

I was on Ravelry one day and saw a pattern that I wanted to do. The only problem is is that it was done in Filet and had only a chart to go by. So I had to teach myself how to do it. So I went online and found a tutorial type site and did my practice piece. Kind of like a swatch.

And then I sat down and went to it. Now this pattern is intended for a rounded doily, but being new to the whole process, I just did it in a square. I also used finger weight yarn instead of the crochet cotton doilies call for. I think it turned out good.

Excuse the angle, this was the only way I could get the detail to show. This is called the Doily of Rassilon. It is a symbol from the original Doctor Who series. Which of course is what made me want to make it. I have other things I want to make with this technique already. As if I don't have enough of a to-do list.

I found another pattern on Ravelry earlier and made it too. It's a hyperbolic dishcloth. Round but not flat. Very interesting.

And then there is some progress on my Washburne. I've done 2 pattern repeats and am on my 3rd.

I also have started another afghan. It's the Chromium Star Blanket. I just like the shape.

Washburne KAL

2008-04-15T18:03:00.005-04:00

I know what you are thinking. How could she join another KAL?

Well hold onto your socks. I am not only a member, I am the KAL president. LOL!
Ok not really. I just started it, with permission from La of course.

It is the Washburne KAL. That lovely cabled scarf pattern I've been talking about. It's beautiful and fun to knit.

Here is La's finished pic.

You can hear more about it here on her blog.

Come join us won't you? Just click the button to join the fun.

For Lord of the Ring fans and a groovy button

2008-04-12T01:32:00.004-04:00

This video was just too funny not to share. You may have already seen it, but it's just funny.

And La made a groovy button for her Washburne pattern. So I'm adding it to my KAL list, even though there isn't an official KAL. Cause she said I could, ok?

KIP

2008-04-03T07:49:00.003-04:00

There was some actual knitting in public yesterday.

And then a little more progress last night. Even though it was a little dark for a picture, it still is more true to the real color.

It's La's Washburne I told you about in the previous post. It's a fun knit. If you're on Ravlery check it out.

It's a good cause...really

2008-04-02T19:43:00.000-04:00

You should really go buy this pattern*.

It's beautiful and full of cabley goodness.

La is using the sales to buy herself prezzies. And really, doesn't she deserve some?

*Ravelry link

How much YouTube is too much?

2008-04-01T15:53:00.001-04:00

Last night I almost found out. You know how it is. You see one video you like, and there are dozens of links to other similar ones. And before you know it, you have clicked your way into a marathon.

Did you know that Laurie has some videos? So cute.

And did you also know that Wendy does? Mad knitting skills.

And, hold on to your hats, did you know Cat Bordhi does? Yes she does!

And here I leave you with my newest favorite video. It's called Harry Potter Scarf.

Hogwarts, forest and missing teeth

2008-03-31T16:35:00.008-04:00

I started another project. It's cross-stitch. I found the pattern at The Crochet Shoppe. You can use the patterns for Crochet, cross-stitch, or knitting. So I saw a house shield with banners for Hogwarts, and just had to do it.

Here's my progress so far.

And I also have a bit more progress on the FPS. I am on tier 10.

And then there's this.

She lost her first two teeth. On the same day. And I'm signing her up for Kindergarten tomorrow. Where does the time go?

Hope you had a Hoppy Easter

2008-03-23T23:37:00.002-04:00

Hexagons

2008-03-19T19:53:00.002-04:00

I've got more done to my hexagon afghan. It's now as long as my couch.

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And a closer look.

They are fun and easy to do. Now that I know how the pattern really goes.

Deconstruction

2008-03-16T23:20:00.004-04:00

I was just sitting there, watching tv. Decided to work on my hexagons, which have been just sitting there, watching the inside of a bag. I start to do number 13, and checked the instructions to make sure I knew where to attach it to the rest. But something didn't look right.

Come to find out, hexagons have 6 sides. Mine had only four. You'd have thought I would have noticed that 12 gons ago. Nope. So I had to frog the last two rows from all of them. And I ended up with this.

Then I made one the right way, just to make sure I could follow the pattern this time.

See the difference?

And then finished the rest of them. This is what they were supposed to look like all along.

Now that I'm back where I started, I can make some real progress.

Happy Birthday Hubby

2008-03-09T21:21:00.004-04:00

Today is hubby's b-day. Now I get to tease him for the next 6 months that he's as old as me. He never lets me forget I'm older. Being that it's Daylight Saving Time, he lost one hour today. I told him they thought he was getting old and they took an hour away so he wouldn't be so tired.

The kids made him cards and I made him some more washcloths.

I made Zodiac signs for him and the kids, and then a rose. I'll have pics when Blogger cooperates.

What is this world coming to?

2008-03-02T21:08:00.004-05:00

I actually saw one of these on a car tonight.

I couldn't get an actual picture of it on the car, cause I was driving, but you can imagine.

And if you think that's bad, it only gets worse from there. Check out this site.

Knitting at my LYS

2008-02-29T23:14:00.003-05:00

I actually did it. I sat in a yarn shop and knit with other people! I was kinda nervous at first. Can you tell I don't get out much? You know how it is when you walk into a new situation where there are already people who are regulars and know the routine? And you know how it feels to be a newbie. But I had been in the shop before, so I knew the owner at least.

I only had a short window of time when I could go, and of course, there weren't a lot of people there. I perused the shelves first. You can't go in a yarn shop and not touch the yarn. They have some new yarns in since my last visit. There was Cascade 220, Cotton Classic, and Noro Silk Garden. I about fainted when I saw the Noro. I only ever admired it from afar on the internet. I'd also only ever seen Cascade and Classic online. It was great.

There was a small class taking place, about 4 people, and the shop owner. I sat down in a chair next to the big comfy couch. Sandy (owner) was sitting on the couch knitting up the square of the month. We talked a bit and I knitted on my Civil War Shawl. It was the most mobile of my projects.

So it was fun, and since there weren't that many people, it wasn't too stressful. Hopefully next time I get to go, there will be more people around.

Here's a pic of the big comfy couch, and the view of the front of the shop.

Here's a pic of the faux fire place. Don't know if you can see it, but there are log colored skeins of yarn in that log basket. That was a cute touch.

And here is actual proof that I am in a yarn shop, knitting in public.

Excuse the absence of pictures of actual people. Maybe next time. If you want to see some pics of actual people who go there, she has a blog for the shop.

An FO and some progress

2008-02-23T02:50:00.004-05:00

I finished up my regular round ripple afghan.

And I made more progress on my 6 point star ripple.

That's it for now folks.

A couple new starts and some progress

2008-02-16T17:49:00.004-05:00

Here's the newest progress pic for my Forest Path Stole. It's creeping along. But when I sit down with it, I can usually run through at least a tier at a time. I'm currently on the 8th.

And here's the second round ripple afghan I started. Not in too big of a hurry cause the baby isn't due for a few months.

And then I started another one yesterday. It's another take on the round ripple. And of course the colors aren't right. That section that looks blue is actually grape.

Ok well that's it for now, back to movie watching.

I'm back, I'm back, I'm FINALLY back!

2008-02-12T10:23:00.000-05:00

Oh I have been gone for so many moons. You never realize how much this net business means to you until you can't surf. Ah but now I can breathe again and catch up on all my blogs. I've missed you all terribly.

Christmas came and went. I got all my crafting done for it, on time. Early even. I made small stockings for the kids on my list and stuffed them with candy. I made snowflakes for everyone else (one version shown below). Oh and a blanket for a new 2nd cousin. All crochet this year. Don't know what got me in that mode, but that was what patterns I had for the snowflakes.

My littlest girl had her 5th birthday. They do grow up so fast.

Yeah how lucky is she? She got a Harley.

I have noticed a surplus of reading while I couldn't surf. I read His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. A Wrinkle in Time and A Wind in The Door by Madeleine L'Engle and am part way through A Swiftly Tilting Planet. Finished a 3rd read through of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Metallica: This Monster Lives by Joe Berlinger. I am currently reading Wicked by Gregory Maguire.

The one I finished most recently was Drunk, Divorced & Covered in Cat Hair by Laurie Perry. It was just the most awesome book. If you've read her blog, it reads like she talks. It's funny and sad and just a beautiful read. I highly recommend it if you haven't.

Oh and on the knitting front I have made progress on my FPS and I finished my Dobby Style Book Sock. So I have kept busy.

Oh and did I mention Metallica is going to be at Bonnaroo? Hopefully if all goes well, I'll be there with the hubby. I can't wait.

Ok that's it for now. Glad to see everyone soldiered on without me. hehe.

I'll be back

2007-12-01T12:50:00.000-05:00

I'm still here, doing the fibre thing. I just won't have net access for a while. So to those who I read, I'll catch up eventually. And Ravelry, oh Ravelry, I'll miss you most of all. sniff

Ok, enough of the silly stuff. I'll be making Christmas presents, probably until Christmas Eve.

Catch everyone soon as I can.

GO VOLS!

2007-11-24T18:26:00.000-05:00

We did it! We beat Kentucky 52 - 50.

We're going to the SEC Championship!

Yeah Jimmie!

2007-11-19T01:00:00.001-05:00

Jimmie Johnson did it again. Winner of the Nextel Cup. Two years in a row.

It could be boredom

2007-11-17T21:02:00.000-05:00

I decided to make another stocking. This time using size 10 crochet thread. Just to see what size it would be.

Pretty cute. Not teeny, but small. Once again next to the needle so you can see the size.

Can you tell I'm trying to figure out what to make for Christmas?

Another start...

2007-11-15T23:41:00.000-05:00

...and finish. Aha. Didn't think I'd have one of those after a start, huh? Well this would have been finished even sooner had I not been down with the icky.

I just decided I wanted to try this pattern out, to see how long it would take me. But for actual time reference, I should have waited for a not sick day. Oh well, I finished it anyway.

The crochet hook is laying on it so you can tell the size.

And a couple close-ups of the stitches.

Can you believe it's almost that time of year?

Just something to look at

2007-11-15T07:51:00.000-05:00

Don't know where this came from, but maybe it will distract you long enough. You know, until I can get a real post done.

Neyland Stadium here I come

2007-11-09T07:52:00.001-05:00

This will be about what I'll be seeing Saturday afternoon.

Yep I'm going to the game! Daddy (my father-in-law) got tickets for tomorrow's game. And he's taking me!

Hopefully I'll get some pics to show ya. If not, I'll just tell you about it after.

I'm too excited for words to describe.

GO VOLS!

We'll be in section M. Go here and scroll down to see where in the stadium that is.

Progress and good sports

2007-11-06T00:15:00.000-05:00

I have some progress on my Round Ripple. I'm not done yet. It's already outgrown the coffee table. Blame the dull coloring to rainy weather.

And I started a couple more things. Just small projects.

These are hexagon squares. They don't look quite that shape at the moment. I just wanted to see it worked up and used a really smooshy yarn. So they aren't very stiff around the edges. But the colors are pretty. Though in this pic you can't really tell. They are bright though.

And then I started a Vortex 5 dishcloth. I just liked the twists and turns of it all.

And then we come to the Sports section of our blog. Both my teams won big. Tennessee won 59 to 7. The Steelers won 38 to 7. And Jimmie Johnson won. Sportswise, I am a very happy camper.

Hope everyone had a great Halloween

2007-11-01T08:54:00.001-04:00

Our kids did. First we had a princess.

Then we had a dead goth/punk cheerleader. (Wasn't supposed to be dead, but she wanted to wear one of the boys' skeleton masks.)

Then we have a winged reaper with no face.

And a winged reaper with a face.

And here are a couple of shots from the mall.

Such a cute bunch huh?

Don't you just love...

2007-10-29T20:10:00.001-04:00

...Halloween? It brings out the best in everyone.

Explorers in the further regions of experience.
Demons to some, angels to others.

He is the boogeyman.

One, Two, Freddy's coming for you.
Three, Four, better lock your door.
Five, Six, grab a crucifix.
Seven, Eight, better stay up late.
Nine, Ten, never sleep again.

Kill Kill Kill, Ha Ha Ha.....

Hope everyone has a great Halloween.

No I wasn't sucked into a void

2007-10-22T12:25:00.000-04:00

I've been dealing with sick kids for a few weeks. They just kept passing it around to each other. And my youngest got hit the hardest. Which really freaked me out because she is usually my healthiest.

I have been knitting though. Here's a little more progress on my FPS. I finished tier 5 and started 6.

And I started a Dobby Style House SockMark. Just can't get enough of that Harry Potter stuff.

And I also started a crochet project. It's a round ripple afghan. I just loved the shape of it. And it's an easy way to pass the time while watching movies.

Well and that's not all that kept me busy. I have spent quite a bit of time on Ravelry. It's hard not to sit for hours just pouring over all the beautiful things on there.

**For those who saw the last two posts that I took down: Things weren't as they were supposed to have been and so everything at home and everyone is back in the normal swing of things.

Let's Pretend....

2007-10-10T00:49:00.001-04:00

that it's Monday. My boys turned 12. Can you believe it?

In my defense, of not posting about it then, it's been a heck of a last few days.

Family reunion, birthday party, appts. And other life things going on, I just spaced.

But they had a good time. That's all that matters.

I'm So There!

2007-10-05T22:18:00.000-04:00

I'm in, I'm in!

Ravelry.

I have not yet begun to defile myself.

HeeHee.....

Since there have been quite a few people asking, (who knew I was so loved?), my I.D. is CharminglyWicked.

When all else fails...

2007-09-30T13:25:00.000-04:00

...watch a Harry Potter marathon. I was all by my lonesome yesterday. Perfect opportunity to do nothing. So I thought I could actually get some knitting time in. I popped in Harry Potter year one and got lost in the wizarding world. I didn't stop until the fourth year was over. It was great. I mean really, is there a better way to spend a lazy day?

With everything going on lately, I haven't had time to knit much less blog about it. But I do have a bit more progress to show on my Forest Path Stole. I finsihed tier 4 and am half way through tier 5.

And I also started something else. You know it wouldn't take me long. I decided, after seeing some beautiful ones, to make a Magic Mosaic afghan. The book (Mosaic Knitting by Barbara G. Walker) has 116 magic mosaic designs. The first 63 are what were used for the afghan pictured in the book.

To shake it up a bit, I looked through all 116 designs and chose my own 63. I have them all picked out, and know their position and color combo. So I should have it finished in the years (eons) to come. Here's the start of my first square. It's mosaic #2.

So that's it for today. Hopefully life will let me knit a bit more soon.

Daniel Radcliffe's hidden talent

2007-09-10T20:44:00.000-04:00

Doesn't need an intro. Just watch.

Oh what a night

2007-09-08T23:39:00.000-04:00

Two great wins in one night.

And tomorrow, the Steelers play! Oh boy!

Edit: Yeah, they won too. Heehee.

Slowly, but surely

2007-08-31T08:38:00.000-04:00

I have gotten a little progress done on my Forest Path Stole. I finished the third tier and have started the fourth.

I did a few rounds on my Civil War Shawl too, but no pic cause it still looks basically the same.

And I did try another crochet steek on my Kauni practice piece.

I cut it and it frayed a bit. Maybe it's just that the yarn is slick. But I think I have decided to just find someone with a sewing machine and do it that way. I don't want to make that beautiful sweater and have it just fall apart.

Practice

2007-08-27T16:23:00.000-04:00

~There's going to be quite a few pics just so you know.~

I figured while I was waiting for my Kauni to arrive (thank you again my wonderful hubby), I might as well practice a bit with the pattern. So I took out a set of circulars and two colors of yarn and went to work. This is what it ended up being.

Here is a closer view of the front.

And just cause everybody wants to see the innards, the inside.

And then since I have no sewing machine, I decided to try a crochet steek.

And then came the scary part. I've never done this before. (And really, my hands aren't that big. Just hard to pose that pic.)

And then here is the one of the cut edges.

Since this "swatch" is so long (26 inches x 6 1/2), I've decided to try some more steeks. The first one wasn't quite right. And I might as well get it right now. More pics of that once I do them.

And then I decided to practice the button bands. These are right at the center front where they should be. With the cut steeks folded under.

I've never done so much pre-knitting work on any project before. I hope that it will prepare me for knitting the actual cardigan. Although there are still more scary parts to the pattern that I won't be able to do until I am knitting the real thing. Hopefully by then, I'll be more confident. But no matter what, I know I will love knitting it. And that's always the important thing, right?

Happy B-Day Ariel!

2007-08-26T14:40:00.000-04:00

She wanted to go out and do something with Daddy. So they hit the mall. She got a new dream catcher and some DS games, among other things.

She had a Hello Kitty cake.

And here's the b-day girl.

They just keep getting older.

Hee Hee Hee Hee

2007-08-22T15:52:00.000-04:00

I just don't know what to say. The hubby did something totally unexpected. The man is awesome.

He called Denmark and ordered some Kauni EQ for me.

I had shown him the pictures of the sweater and yarn and told him about it. That was all. I didn't ask him to buy me any. I asked him what made him do it and he said cause I knew you wanted it.

Kauni cardigan, here I come.

A new beginning

2007-08-21T18:46:00.000-04:00

It never stops. I just can't help starting new projects. I am now in the process of making 2 lace projects. I have been working on my Forest Path Stole and now I have started the Civil War Shawl.

I am on row 46. This shawl is huge, so I know it will take awhile. But there is a KAL for it. The newest one started in June, so I am a little behind. But they have a schedule to do so many rows a week, and I am working it that way so I can feel like I am getting somewhere.

You'd think that was enough. But I also have my eye on someday doing a Kauni! Just beautiful that sweater is and that yarn. It's all the Yarn Harlot's fault. She makes hers look sooooo wonderful and maybe even easy. It's on my definite to do list.

In other news, my boys joined band. They are both playing Clarinet. They are excited.

Hmm, I wonder if I can get them to learn to play Metallica songs on them?

Too hot for much

2007-08-13T16:04:00.000-04:00

Haven't been doing much knitting lately. But it's end of summer vacation and there's all the getting ready for school. Our four kids are attending 3 different schools now. The littlest hasn't started yet and I'm hoping her start time staggers well with the others'. Right now I have enough time to get to two schools without making anyone late.

I have a few pics of projects. Mostly just small things. Except for my shawl. This is the latest pic.

Not much progress. But hopefully now that the kids are back in school, I can find a little more time to work on it.

Then I started making some spirals. They are crocheted. The green one is in progress. It is a pattern for a shawl, but don't think I'll make it into that. They will open up more once blocked for a more lacy effect. They are fun to do though.

And then there is a miter done in the round.

I found the pattern on a blog. It's pretty quick. But they are smaller than the MD miters, so it will take more if made into a blanket.

Other than that, we made it to the pool twice this weekend. Once to the public on Saturday and then to the sis-in-law's Sunday. My nephew has the same birthday as me, and that's when they had his party.

Somehow I lathered the kids up well to keep them from roasting, but I got scorched. Another reason to not feel like knitting. Ah well, maybe next week.

Surprise

2007-08-11T00:04:00.000-04:00

And here I thought it was going to be just another birthday. And then the Leaky tells of an udate to JK Rowling's site. She has a decoration up for Ginny Weasley's birthday.

Ginny Weasley* and I have the same birthday! Whoohoo!

Ok carry on.

*The character, not the actress.

Football!!

2007-08-06T00:36:00.000-04:00

The first Pre-season NFL game was tonight.

Hall of Fame weekend.
Steelers vs. Saints.

Steelers won! 20 - 7!

Yeah, they still got it.

Are you Simpsonized?

2007-07-28T22:12:00.000-04:00

You can be. Try it.

Storytime

2007-07-26T02:07:00.000-04:00

This was a pretty good day. Me and hubby played quite a few games of pool (internet), and then started with the chess. He's very good at chess. But I did manage to beat him once. But he was coaching me a little. He's the one that taught me to play. But I am definitely looking forward to a rematch.

And then I decided that since there are four children and only one book, that I'd read aloud from Harry Potter 7 to them. They were really excited about the idea. They all gathered around in the living room and I started reading.

I had only thought of reading one chapter at a time, but when I finished the first, they asked me to keep going. I ended up reading six chapters. Man my mouth was tired. But they enjoyed it alot.

One of them asked me, "Since you read six tonight, does that mean you will read to chapter 12 tomorrow?" I said I didn't know, I'll see. It was fun getting into the story again. We should finish in no time if they keep not letting me stop reading. Not that I mind of course.

We went Tuesday to see the new Harry Potter movie. It was a great one. It's always nice to see what you've read in action.

And now, even though it's a little sad that the last book is finally done, at least we can still look forward to two more movies!

A finish to remember

2007-07-22T22:46:00.000-04:00

I watched all of the news videos about the last Harry Potter book Friday. Seeing all the fans at the Potter parties and the ones just waiting for midnight. I was as excited as all of them, even though I wouldn't receive my copy until sometime Saturday.

Then I was up earlier than usual Saturday morning. I kept looking out the window at the slightest noise hoping it was the UPS truck. And I waited and waited. I never thought it would arrive. Then sometime after 1, it did.

I sat down and tore open the box, and there it was. I looked closely at all the cover art, and then slowly turned the pages while reading all the little tidbits they have before the actual story.

And then I started. I read all the rest of the day until my eyes couldn't focus anymore. So I rested and as soon as I got up today, I started again. Only stopping when I went to get the kids from their weekend stay-over.

I finished a little while ago. This was the best one yet! I know I will be opening it again soon. If not tonight, then probably tomorrow. I want to enjoy it all over again.

All of us who have finished are sure to not forget any of it. And to those not done yet, it gets better!

The DA, progress and KIP

2007-07-14T16:21:00.000-04:00

I'm in, how about you?

Join Dumbeldore's Army today.

Ok, now that the public service announcement is through, on to some progress.

There could have been more, but I was sick a few days. And a fuzzy head means you have to rip out progress and then re-knit. Hopefully the next pic will be a lot longer.

And then there's the knitting in public. We had to take one of ours to the doctor yesterday. And the kids all brought something to do. I didn't. So there was lots of improvising.

Materials:

A tiny bit of eyelash yarn, and 2 ink pens relatively the same size.

And what you get:

I made a mini scarf and then tied it around the littlest one's arm. A fuzzy knitted bracelet.

And here's the tools used.

Doctor Who Alert

2007-07-06T01:18:00.000-04:00

The new season of Doctor Who starts tonight on SciFi! And they are running a bunch of episodes before the new one.

Watch for the Blue Box.

Goodies and Uh-Ohs again

2007-07-05T11:04:00.000-04:00

I got goodies in the mail today!

Gina sent them to me. Thank you!

The kids were all happy to have their Uh-Ohs done, but then hubby was wondering where his was. Oh yeah, I did tell you I'd make you some too didn't I? So here's his.

Ok, now does everyone have theirs? Good, back to my FPS. Well after I read through my new calendars. Heehee.

First tier done

2007-07-01T11:04:00.000-04:00

Now that all the Uh-Ohs are finished, I can get back into my stole.

Here it is after I started the second tier.

There is a gradual shift in color throughout. Easier to see in person though. Once more tiers get done, I am hoping it shows more in pics.

Uh-Ohs 3 and 4

2007-06-30T20:35:00.000-04:00

The underlings were giving me the evil eye. They wanted to know when their Uh-Ohs would be finished. So I put the stole on hold for a bit and finished them.

These are for my oldest boy.

And these are for my oldest girl.

My youngest boy wanted the first ones I made. They are all snuggled on their pillows in their rooms so they'll be sure to see them when they get home.

And just for the heck of it, I saw this meme on this blog.

Go to Wikipedia and type in your birthday month and day only. Then post three events, two births and one holiday that occurred on your birthday.

3 Events:

1934 - Federal prison opened at Alcatraz Island.

1966 - John Lennon holds a press conference in Chicago apologizing for stating that the Beatles were "more popular than Jesus".

1970 - A trademark application by the Van Brode Milling Company for the word Spork was published by the USPTO.

2 Births:

1953 - Hulk Hogan, American wrestler

1964 - Jim Lee, Korean-born comic book artist

1 Holiday:

Taiwan - Valentine's Day

I just thought it cool that that's when Alcatraz was opened. Love that Clint Eastwood movie. And who doesn't love John Lennon. And my very favorite utensil is the spork.

Even if you don't post about it, it's fun to see all the facts.

Starting along the path

2007-06-24T14:13:00.000-04:00

Here's another progress pic. I'm ready to start the first pattern block.

And here's a little closer view.

The colors are going to make this really pretty.

Well I have gone and done it again

2007-06-22T10:55:00.000-04:00

As of today, it's official. I am a member of another KAL.

Yep, that's right. Another lace KAL. I think this pattern is making me a little giddy. Or it could be the fact that my name appeared on the ranks of the Forest Path Stole KAL this morning.

And here is a small beginning. We had a very busy day yesterday. Partly due to finally seeing Spiderman 3. If you haven't seen it, do. The point is, I didn't get to start until late last night.

For once, this one project has my full attention. I will take full advantage of that, as it is rare.

Can you guess what the project is?

2007-06-20T20:26:00.000-04:00

I finished my other two swatches for the new lace project I am doing.

Here is swatch number two blocking and after blocking.

Here is swatch number three, same poses as number two.

And here are all three together.

Can you guess?

Ask and ye shall receive

2007-06-19T00:59:00.000-04:00

Well she didn't really ask, but I made her a couple anyway.

Sunday while at the in-laws, mom mentioned that she loved using the crocheted dish cloths. She used to make them and use them all the time. So I thought I'd make her a couple.

If she likes them well enough, I may be making more.