July 31, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
I’m going to see Lilith Fair today with my sister at the PNC Banks Arts Center. Can you say excited? About a month ago she called me and said she’d just gotten two tickets and we were going on July 31st. what, What, WHAT!!!! She said she didn’t want to ask me first because she knows I would have been heming and hawing (as we say) and making excuses not to go. This way it was a done deal. I’m so freakin’ excited. For so many reasons. An entire after/evening listening to excellent music, in the company of my dear sister, KNITTING!!! and having a little break from my little one.
Now after all that I have two thoughts on this day. One…what knitting project to take with me. Two…as much as I welcome a short respite from my Kira I’m going to miss her so much. Am I nuts? I haven’t even left yet, it’s 10:30 am and I miss her already. She’ll be in the best hands but…
Ok…back to thought number one. What project? Socks of course but what yarn? Yes, I know I’m way over thinking this but just bear with me. This is such a rare gift to have so many hours to myself to knit and chill out I want to knit wisely.
I’m not leaving until 1pm so there is time to decide. Here are my choices.
Mountain Colors Crazyfoot (Red Tail Hawk)
Their Bearfoot has been one of my favs for years and I’m dying to try this new yarn.
or Dragon Fibers Dragon Sock (Bad Moon Rising)(just arrived yesterday from Loopy Ewe) A bit colorful for me but why not…but I’m also thinking to save this for a colorwork project I have on my list.
or scrape socks all together and work on another Damson in Skinny Bugga (Long Horned Beetle)
Choices…it’s so great to have them.
Next post…concert details and pictures.
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July 17, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
Gardening, weeding, water plants, tying up heavy branches full of tomatoes in the hot sun, dirty finger nails, sore knees, aching back..there was no way I was going to love that.
But then I saw this…
and the taste….I’m hooked. What to plant next year?
Kira is a bit of a picky eater…”not sure about this mumma”
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July 13, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
…is what I hear all day and I love it!! The sound of my daughter calling me, or asking me for something or asking me to do something…the tone of the “mum” changes with the need or the moment. If the sound of her voice were something I could physically wrap myself in I would never take it off. 100 degree…I wouldn’t care.
For the past 432 days I have nursed my daughter at bedtime. Tonight was the first time I didn’t…I feel excited (to start to have my body back to myself), relieved (I’ve been trying to wean her and was a bit worried about going about it), and proud (that she’s growing up). I also feel completely freaked out, sad and strangely lonely. Onto the next phase but I’m soooo going to miss this one. I’m not saying last night was the last for good but it’s the beginning…
In the grand scheme of things is this important…no. Will it make a difference to the gulf, to wars being fought, to anyone but me, no. But in my grand scheme it’s huge and I feel “full” with emotion. The only place to put it is in my knitting.
Each stitch so full… I started this sweater for her last night. I guess I felt this coming. I’m going to go knit and be quiet now.
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July 8, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
…as a child, and even now, was ”licking the bowl” whenever my mum baked. Cake batter, brownie batter, even home-made whipped cream. You name it I was head first in the bowl, licking away. I can hear you all from here, RAW EGGS, oh my gosh! But you know what, nothing, to this day, has ever happened (not even a slight tummy ache) and I’ve loved every minute of it. Thank God my sister was never interested so I had bowl after bowl all to myself. I would walk around the house with it, savoring every finger-ful of yummy, sticky sweetness.
Well I thought it was time to pass along the fun. And what fun was had…
Home made whipped cream anyone? I don’t know what I want more, her or the bowl…equally yummy!!
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July 6, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
So in my silence over the past month I’ve been knitting, working on our house, chasing after my incredibly busy 14th month old and now trying to find some relief from this heat.
What to talk about first…knitting of course.
Many moons ago I met woman at the yarn shop where I used to work. As it happens, we would talk when ever she came in and as it also happens the conversation turned to our personal lives and our journey toward motherhood. I reached my destination before her but always continued to support her and her efforts. Well after much hard work she’s almost there. Her babies (yes babies, she’s been blessed with twins) are arriving next month. What knitter doesn’t welcome the opportunity to knit for the wee ones and two to boot. As I’ve learned over the years only another knitter can truly appreciate (there are exceptions) the time and love and number of stitches that goes into a project. And when that projects/projects are Baby Surprise Jackets well…Elizabeth was right, the mother and fellow knitter was charmed.
I wish you could see these in person…I’m in love with both. The yarn is Socks That Rock, medium weight, one skein of each with some to spare. “Pebbles” for the girl and “Falcon’s Eye” for the boy. I started the girl’s first, loved the hints of green in it and wanted to pick up that color for the boy. With only 3 days to knit I called Blue Moon Fiber Arts, begged that they put in the mail asap( I ordered it on Thursday, got in on Saturday),which they did and it was gift wrapped and delivered on Wednesday. I can’t thank Blue Moon enough!!! They heard the urgency in voice and took pity… Just one more reason to love knitters.
Thank you Mum for sewing on the buttons. She gets so annoyed with me saying to do such a good job on the knitting but then totally mess up the buttons.
Can you say sweet? I never, ever get tired of knitting this pattern. It is knitting at its best. Thank you EZ.
At her baby shower the host asked everyone to bring a onesie and the game was for the mom to figure who gave which one based on what it said. I wasn’t able to stay for the fun that day but I made up for it.
Of course I got one of these for Kira too. Who could resist?
I tried to find something that looked boyish while still reflecting the knitter/mom. She loved it. Both were purchased from Cafe Press. If you’ve never visited that site. It’s a great source for knitting themed items.
I can’t wait to meet them…..
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June 11, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
…that today is really Monday and not Friday. Where did this week go? In case you haven’t noticed I’m having real issues with time and misplacing it.
Last Friday I said I would post the winners of my blogiversary giveaway and oh my god….it’s Friday again. See, six days gone…how does this happen?
Anyway…the winners are (drums rolling) Island Knitter and Crimson Purl…Lisa, Chris loved your comment and said that earned you the yarn and Stacey, it is my duty to help jump start your knitting mojo. Hope the yarn helps. Email me your info ladies and the goodies will be on their way.
If anyone has any preference let me know.
Here’s the other skein, A little Toasty in Apple Butter by Numma Numma
Sorry it’s so fuzzy…it was taken very quickly when the little one was asleep.
And thanks everyone for letting me know what’s on your needles. They all sound like great projects. It’s just and Ms. Vivian this weekend. Have a good one.
PS. Happy Birthday little Sister, loveyamuymuch
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June 9, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
Before my hands are too busy finishing up Vivian to post I just wanted to get this one up to show you. Here’s my Damson. It is a thank you gift for a new and I hope to be good friend. She went above and beyond for me recently and until that point we had only met once at a holiday party where our husbands used to work together. That was years and years ago.
Thank you Jennifer…Thank you very much.
All that said…I loved this project. This shawl was sooooo darn easy and relaxing to make. And look how gorgeous it is. I can’t wait to make one for myself. I have to admit is was super hard parting with this one. Not to mention my mum and sister wanting to steal it. So that’s what, 3 more of these I have to make…with pleasure.
And I know what you’re thinking. ETG knitting blue. I asked what her favorite color was…there ya go. But in the end I love the blue. And the yarn… I would knit with this yarn in any color and love it.
Sorry there is no modeled shot. It was passed on before any could be taken. Just one more reason to get to work on another one. But I have to finish my sweater first.
Project – Damson by Ysolda
Yarn: Skinny Bugga, Sooty Dancer colorway, 1 skein (with very little to spare)
Needles: #6
Mods: none…just knit as directed.
So what’s everyone working on these days?
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June 9, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
I know it’s Tuesday and I was suppose to announce winners yesterday and I will, promise…But I just saw this challenge on the Twist Collective forum on Ravelry….Knit or complete a sweater in 2 weeks, starting today. Think I can do it? I need a challenge and I also need to get Ms. Vivian off needles.
It’s time don’t you think…I can bearly remember the last time I touched this sweater. Anyone else up for it?
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June 4, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
…with all this love yall are sending my way? I think I’ll just wrap myself up in it, have a glass of iced tea (it’s so darn hot) and decide on a winner for that lovely skein of yarn. I’ll have a decision by Monday…fingers crossed!! I might even have to dig up another skein of something for a second prize. There is nothing sweeter than sharing the blessings you’ve been given and I honestly feel like I’m rolling in them right now.
Have an awesome weekend and thanks so much everyone.
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June 3, 2010 by earthtonesgirl
Here’s my latest pair of socks which I worked on while we were moving. There were such a comfort at the end of a day filled with boxes, unpacking and being surrounded by “unsettled-ness”. They are also the answer to my search for the perfect shade of brown. I don’ t think these pictures will do the color justice but trust me. I would paint my walls this color if I could…ok not really but I just love this shade of brown.
The new header came from this shot…
Pattern: Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showalter
Yarn: Malabrigo Sock Yarn, colorway Cordovan. This shade is now my ideal brown…love it. And the yarn…butta. I can see why this one is so coveted.
Needles: #1
Mods: I cast on 72 stitches, decreased to 64 then worked the rest of the pattern as directed. Mindless, easy, great fit and interesting without being complicated. Just what the doctor ordered.
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