tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34463452012-02-16T05:36:24.734-05:00my knitting blog, written by a true diva...Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.comBlogger3471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-78292975349951904792009-07-28T18:03:00.000-04:002009-07-28T18:03:42.907-04:00

Ha! Look! I posted again! And this one has pictures! Take that!So, here's what I did this week on the knitting front:1. Blocked a piece of secret knitting.2. Put A Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness on the blocking wires:close up of that lace:yes, I did actually use the yarn called for. I'm planning on wearing it to a wedding this weekend, which is what the first secret project was for, so

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-63042017294613387272009-07-20T18:22:00.003-04:002009-07-20T18:59:53.390-04:00

Ok, I don't know if I'm back, or not back or what.I do know that I am finally, finally knitting again.I started back up a while ago, but it's all of the top-secret variety.I finished knitting A Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness, but it's not blocked yet.I'm currently working on the High Seas scarf. I cast in on in some Knitpick's Alpaca Clooud in tidepool heather. I like it, but after about

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-68602352873169200032009-01-20T16:51:00.000-05:002009-01-20T16:52:08.251-05:00

Bigger post later, with pictures and pattern modifications, but I just wanted to post and say that they worked! My hands were the only part of me that didn't freeze today!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-7817064773992199032009-01-17T21:05:00.002-05:002009-01-17T21:12:02.414-05:00

Well, I'm walking down to the mall to check out the Inauguration on Tuesday and realized that my gloves were just not warm enough! Given that last winter, the dog ATE one of my Big Wool Mittens, I'm in a bit of a lurch.Luckily, I have a ball and half of dark gray Big Wool left over from an old project, so I'm making a new pair, but to make them extra warm, I'm thrumming them. Luckily, I wrote the

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-85986314178589554162009-01-05T19:44:00.000-05:002009-01-05T19:44:21.704-05:00

I was trying to design a shawl. A circular one. Let's just say my math FAILED.I could try to get ahold of a copy of Knitting Around (my library doesn't have it, so I'd have to ILL, because we are NOT SPENDING MONEY right now.) And then I'd look at Zimmerman's math formulas for the Pi R Square shawl and see if I could figure it out but... that sounds like a lot of work, and I'm trying to enjoy

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-49536840724633424482009-01-03T12:28:00.003-05:002009-01-03T12:38:03.807-05:00

It's been a while. In fall of 2006, I went back to school, but was still working full time. And, for a few years there, knitting lost a lot of its passion for me. I don't know why. I still picked up my needles once and a while, but overall, I just wasn't feeling the love.Right before Christmas, I graduated from school (I now have my Master's in Library and Information Science) and so we hosted

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-89081010803829826542007-06-05T14:32:00.000-04:002007-06-05T14:48:32.156-04:00

Can we just admit the fact that with school, my knitting and blogging about knitting is essentially on hiatus? Ugh.BUT! Here are some photos to show I was very productive in my summer break. (Seriously, no time off of school until Christmas, except for when I get random days off, like for 4th of July.) Anyway, I finished my sweater. Kinda. It needs to be blocked and ends need to be woven in and

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-79609312036619292992007-05-11T10:45:00.000-04:002007-06-05T14:48:18.485-04:00

Last weekend, I went to Maryland Sheep and Wool and it was awesome.I was going to take lots of pictures of its awesomeness, but the battery on my camera was dead, so that didn't happen.I bought lots of yarn. Hopefully this weekend I'll replace the camera battery and show you pictures of said yarn.Second sweater sleeve is coming along nicely. My goal is to finish this thing before June 4.That

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-87632994707738972582007-05-01T20:35:00.000-04:002007-05-01T21:57:09.606-04:00

I've been knitting again! And I'm going to Sheep and Wool next weekend! Here's my pretty Peace Fleece replacement needles from the lovely Ellie.Here's the sweater I'm working on! I've done a lot in a just a few weeks. Too bad it's way too hot to wear! I'm doing a seamless yoke cardigan from Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns Here the lovely yarn, a gift from my friend Sarah

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-68101292236409622762007-04-11T21:01:00.000-04:002007-04-11T21:07:43.306-04:00

I went to Stitch DC in Georgetown yesterday morning. It was pretty nice-- I fell in love with 225 yards of lace weight cashmere in beautiful colors. There may still be a little puddle of drool on the floor. The price tag kept it firmly on the shelf though, and not in my yarn stash.But the store made me realize something that I really miss about the Midwest-- large yarn stores. Rent is much out

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-81873213542947651792007-04-09T19:30:00.000-04:002007-04-09T19:34:11.283-04:00

I need to get off my duff and take some pictures to share with y'all.But I finished knitting the teddy bear. There's a lot of finishing that needs to be done but for knitting I picked up a crazy ball yarn felted pillow project that I've been working on for awhile now (it's my between projects project).I started whitening my teeth today. Now they're hyper-sensitive. Blargh.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-66283670197205538462007-03-19T19:39:00.000-04:002007-03-19T19:43:18.640-04:00

I really need to dig out the USB cable and my camera.But I think that maybe cute girly baby things might be the slump cure.So, my friends, STOP HAVING BOYS! :)

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-6549756614515077332007-03-13T20:41:00.000-04:002007-03-13T20:43:10.218-04:00

I hate knitting slumps and this one has gone on forever.New pretty needles from a friend? I'm stroking them and loving them, but not knitting with them.Pretty yarn from multiple friends? See above.Every few days I'll do another round or two on my legwarmers, but I don't know what my problem is.My friend Elizabeth just knit the most gorgeous Debbie Abrahams blanket.I want to knit again! I miss it.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-27082442410008538132007-02-24T10:15:00.000-05:002007-02-24T10:21:31.542-05:00

Man, I'm really out of practice with this blogging thing.I also need to get the pictures off my camera and onto here!I'm knitting some legwarmers. They're brown and one is done.My friend Sarah hooked me up with mad amounts of Lamb's Pride for Christmas.I got the greatest bunch of needles from a secret awesome person who's real-life identity I've uncovered. ;) LOVE HER.I also got the new KnitPicks

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-91590648910933501242007-02-10T19:13:00.000-05:002007-02-10T19:15:09.225-05:00

Peace Fleece Knitting Needle Replacement Squad? I don't know what to say, except wow. I am humbled and thankful and whomever you are, your kindness made me cry (but you know, in that good way).THANK YOU!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-50838918368061479312007-02-05T18:57:00.000-05:002007-02-05T19:01:00.904-05:00

Oh, it looks like the vast majority of my knitting needles did, indeed, disappear during the move.I can't find them. Anywhere. Just gone gone gone gone gone.That full set of Peace Fleece straights I bought last spring? Gone.My half dozen sets of Lantern Moons? Gone.Those dozen Addi Turbos? Gone.All my Brittanys? Gone.Crochet hooks? Gone.Double Points? Gone.All my other needles? GONE GONE GONE.*

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-40170793360537419412007-01-30T20:22:00.000-05:002007-01-30T20:29:53.928-05:00

Ack, HolyKnitter, I know, I know. Part of me telling you I wanted to update once a week was so y'all could ride me when I didn't!Knitting update:Secret Knitting is done. And about to not be a secret because ANN ARBOR! I NEED DENISE'S ADDRESS! Or hey! Denise! I need your address!I'm working on the UFO Rebecca Wrap. Miles of Brioche Stitch = done! First sleeve = done! YAY! Second sleeve is almost

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1168890976705786812007-01-15T14:44:00.000-05:002007-01-16T18:22:48.313-05:00

Ok, so, one of my resolutions this year is to update this every week.So, what have I been up to? Well, I've been in a bit of a slump lately. I'm not sure why, and with school and work, I almost didn't realize it. I've started up again, but what I'm working on is a big fat secret, because it's a long overdue present. When I started it, it was not at all near overdue, but now, woo-boy.So that's the

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1164764225695196622006-11-28T20:35:00.000-05:002006-11-28T20:37:05.756-05:00

Sorry...I finished Dan's socks.My other knitting is a BIG FAT SECRET. But I haven't been doing a lot of it.School is keeping me crazy-busy.As is work.You can still check me out at Biblio File. I have to read all the time for work, so that's fairly current.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1158347351024728342006-09-15T15:04:00.000-04:002006-09-15T15:10:57.716-04:00

Chicks with Sticks: It's a Purl Thing by Elizabeth Lenhard is a cute book about four teenagers who find each other and friendship through knitting. It's not an earth-shattering work of literary greatness, but it's sweet and a quick read and has some nice patterns in the back for. Obviously written by someone who loves yarn a little too much (as we do).

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1157077823311179062006-08-31T22:24:00.000-04:002006-08-31T22:42:26.586-04:00

Hey look! I do exsist! Check out what my awesome secret pal gave me! You should check out Holly Jo's blog!There are some pretty postcards of Alaska (where she's from), some neat sock yarn and double points and this super neat pouch to hold me knitting as I walk around and stuff. And some really pretty stitch markers in the beautiful jewelry pouch.Also, here's what my Knit the Classics Swap

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1155773323870629682006-08-16T20:06:00.000-04:002006-08-16T20:09:34.453-04:00

Not a lot new on the knitting front. The big news is, we bought a house and moved to Arlington last week. I'm slowly unearthing all my yarn and books and everything. Not a lot of blog about (maybe the ever-growing pile of flattened boxes?) BUT! I now have more yarn storage and a guest bedroom complete with bed that can have things blocking on it for a few days!!!Swank.It also has a jumbo kitchen

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1154549340224020082006-08-02T16:04:00.000-04:002006-08-02T16:58:35.390-04:00

Oh yeah, it's a bajillion degress and I've been wearing a scarf for the last few days? Why? Because my most awesomest of secret pals made it for me for my BIRTHDAY. And it was one of those super awesome presents that actually gets there ON your birthday! It's the falling leaves scarf from Knitty and her FIRST EVER lace project and she gave it to ME! I'm so super honored. And it's so super-pretty!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1153412965579395102006-07-20T12:24:00.000-04:002006-07-20T12:29:25.683-04:00

As soon as I posted about my knitting slump, it went away. I finished the angora lace scarf (no pix yet, soonish)I got more re-enforcement for Dan's sock, so I cast on and last Sunday at knitting group, I got all the way to the heel-turning bit (huh, I just mistpyed and wrote hell-turning... Hello? Dr. Freud?) Anyway... my hands were getting tired so that night while watching TV, I went to

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1152307852841647962006-07-07T17:26:00.000-04:002006-07-07T17:47:04.716-04:00

Guess what! I do still exsist! Who knew? Lately, there have been several out-of-town guests. And lots of house-hunting. But really? I've just been in a really lazy mood these past few weeks. I blame the weather.BUT!!!I got a new package from my secret pal last weekend!!!!I would like to confess that those candy boxes are empty. Because I like sugar.I loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove this

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1150775855502958292006-06-19T23:54:00.000-04:002006-06-20T00:12:30.176-04:00

I got a package from my secret pal this weekend!!!! PRETTY!!!!There was a lot more candy, but a chunk of it is now IN MY BELLY. Plus some gerbil treats and Folk Shawls, and some pretty pretty KnitPicks alpaca in a lovely sea green. The amazing thing is, that I just got a few skeins of this stuff to play around with and found a pattern I'm interested in but was a skein short! And now I'm not! Same

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1149621888950157882006-06-06T15:21:00.000-04:002006-06-06T15:32:34.566-04:00

Flickr's and Blogger haven't been playing nicely together lately. Or maybe they both hate me, I'm not sure. Anyway, I'm working on the pillow from that kit I won at Amy's Olympic Closing partyIt's a nice pattern, but the chart for the smaller pillow is just plain... wrong. The website doesn't have corrections, so I'm keeping a list to send to them when I'm done.That said, I want to knit it again,

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1148950894843338822006-05-29T20:58:00.000-04:002006-05-29T22:17:21.273-04:00

In the time that I've been gone, I've been a knitting fool! For instance, here is my 3 skein, 1 colorway Charlotte's web shawl:I'm not entirely sure if I like it though. I found the pattern to be a bit "meh" and the colorway, once knit up, has too much of a grape Kool-Aid feel to it. Too much purple. Not enough blue. We'll see if the lace, at least, improves upon blocking.I also finished Dan's

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1148615732143507152006-05-25T23:49:00.000-04:002006-05-25T23:55:32.153-04:00

You know it's bad when the Secret Pal people are on your case to update and your knitting circle friends are leaving "where are you?!" messages for you.So, my internet died for awhile there. This weekend, one of my plans is to update with a vengance. For instance, I cast on, knit and finished a Charlotte's Web shawl in the time I've been down. And finished one of Dan's socks. And the knitting bit

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1146774380743250522006-05-04T16:05:00.000-04:002006-05-04T16:30:32.660-04:00

Hello Mystery Secret Pal!1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?My favorite would be Kid Silk Haze. I like wool. I don't like novelty stuff or acrylics that feel like plastic.2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?Wine gift boxes.3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1146525783418067072006-05-01T19:04:00.000-04:002006-05-01T19:36:47.976-04:00

I hung out with Kelle from Ann Arbor this weekend. It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!I don't miss A2 that much, but I miss Knit A Round and the I miss my knitting group (not that my knitting group here isn't ace, but I miss the Michigan one too!)So... I've been working on this Christmas stocking for the lady from my training program at work.The basic construction is...1. Ribbing2. White band with name3.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1146149519137134542006-04-27T10:50:00.000-04:002006-04-27T10:51:59.146-04:00

So, on Monday night, I finished up all my blocking and seaming...Tuesday night I worked late and then went out for a drink in ArlingtonLast night I saw They Might Be Giants at 9:30 club and it was AWESOMETonight... I will take pictures, in the hopes that one day my computer works again and I can show you... and wrap everything up to take to the post officeTomorrow.And then I will knit up this

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1145917805291454222006-04-24T18:12:00.000-04:002006-04-24T18:30:05.373-04:00

I'm having massive power supply issues with my computer and therefore have no way to take pictures off my camera! :( Plus, I'll have to send my baby to the shop and tech support thinks they'll have to send it away... :(Anyway... I have finished knitting my baby extravaganza, and just have a few more seams to sew up. There's been lots of seam sewing these past few days... I hate seam sewing.Then,

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1145041153283452502006-04-14T14:57:00.000-04:002006-04-14T14:59:13.293-04:00

Do any of y'all subscribe to Rowan? I've been having some issues and I'm just wondering if anyone else in the US (that isn't a yarn shop) has recieved the spring issue yet. LET ME KNOW!!!Also, who's going to Maryland Sheep and Wool? I am! With my mom!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1143923296510464272006-04-01T14:42:00.000-05:002006-04-01T15:28:16.570-05:00

Um... not a lot new happening here. Flickr is being annoying today. Still reading a gajillion things for work. BUT! I picked an adult book to read next Wednesday! I'll finally be reading a KTC book so woo!Also, Emily tagged me a bazillion years ago and I never answered because I've been so distracted by life lately. Anway...4 jobs I've had1. Call centre Travel Agent2. Health Food Store Cashier3.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1143487571186832072006-03-27T14:26:00.000-05:002006-03-27T14:52:22.496-05:00

Hello! I exsist! I promise!I haven't been doing much knitting lately, mainly reading for work.Um... so this weekend we went to West Virginia. It's not China, but it was fun.I took the waters at the spa, had a massage, got my nails done. But mainly hung out and read in front of the fire and ate a lot of s'mores.And then I came home to this awesome package from my secret pal! Who has a name now!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1142022441777119632006-03-10T15:27:00.000-05:002006-03-10T15:59:54.696-05:00

Eep! I totally forgot to mention the awesome CD that my secret pal got me too! (It was in my car!)That's Wild Cool & Swingin: Ultra Lounge 5 and it is awesome.I've been groovin' to it a lot this past week!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1141961906210943802006-03-09T22:38:00.001-05:002006-03-10T16:01:37.530-05:00

So, I'm up and walking again and feeling a lot better. I went back to work on Monday. Things have been going... ok, even though I have enough restrictions that I can't do half my job (it's hard to "not bend" when you work in a children's section and half the shelving only comes up to your waist).BUTIn one week and 11 hours, we were supposed to by flying off to Beijing. But the doctors have put

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1141410040822212732006-03-03T13:20:00.002-05:002006-03-03T14:09:30.963-05:00

Sorry I've been incommunicado lately!First off, I want to give a shout out to terpsichore, who knit my Big Wool Mittens! As far as I'm aware, this is the first time someone's knit one of my patterns. I feel really cool and would do a dance if I could, which I can't (keep reading). But her mittens turned out really well! I really like her stripes! Check them out!On Friday, I finished felting

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1140668348082136722006-02-22T23:19:00.000-05:002006-02-22T23:25:52.970-05:00

Look what I did! I didn't have a lot of time, so this is just once through the wash, but already I can tell that felting in the new building is much better than in Michigan!!!!It's pretty good now, but I want it a bit more sturdy, so probably once (maybe twice) more through. I was worried because I can only set one temp on my washer. Hot, Warm of Cold. None of this hot/cold stuff. BUT, when I

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1140496356070571822006-02-20T23:32:00.000-05:002006-02-21T00:42:53.563-05:00

Look waht I did today!!!Today was a lazy day at home, as I got president's day off... I just hung around and watched TV and knit and knit and knit and knit and knit!Yesterday, I had to drive Dan to the airport at a godawful hour of pre-dawn. And I was driving home at sunrise (ugh, I know) thinking of all the times I've driven home in sunrise and I came home and was walking into my building at 6am

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1140150999198051612006-02-16T23:36:00.001-05:002006-02-16T23:47:08.593-05:00

So, it turns out my camera wasn't FUBARed, I'm just stupid. Today was 60 degrees and all the lovely snow that made my weekend is now gone. But here is what I saw from my balcony when I woke up on Sunday morning.And here is my Olympic Project... I'm 1/2 through the 5th tier. On the 7th tier, I start decreasing, so they'll get smaller. I feel I'm making good progress.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1139856218714413012006-02-13T13:39:00.000-05:002006-02-13T13:58:06.260-05:00

So... of all the times for my camera to be completely FUBARed... it's now.But! I got pretty pictures of the 8 inches of snow dumped on us! (But I can't get them OFF the camera. Sadly.) And now it's all white and wintery and positively lovely and driving to work in all of that on a sunny, cold day while listening to Jamesmade me ache for Iowa.The market squares bag is going well. There is a

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1139613686010094672006-02-10T18:21:00.000-05:002006-02-10T18:24:06.203-05:00

Woo-hoo! I was freaked out that it wouldn't happen, but my Olympic yarn came today. Yay!!!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1139501166620018242006-02-09T11:06:00.000-05:002006-02-10T18:34:24.803-05:00

Would you look at that?! Draped all down my back like that?Look ma! No needles! (Also, I'm a tall girl. Look how big that thing is!) So, yes, I cast off darling Birch last night. She needs her ends woven in and to be blocked (a project for tomorrow) but the knitting is done and she is lovely and I loved knitting her. LOVED. I highly recommend this pattern to anyone and everyone. My only

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1139274071652512682006-02-06T18:35:00.000-05:002006-02-06T20:37:32.060-05:00

There are no pictures on this post, because I'm at work and stuff.Anyway. So I went to Stitch and Bitch last night (suck it SFSE). And because I get off at the Chinatown Metro station, I got to see part of the Dragon Dance because it was the big New Year's celebration. I then kicked myself all the way to SnB because I forgot my camera.At SnB I showed off how absolutely huge Birch is getting and

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1139099599734172482006-02-04T19:33:00.001-05:002006-02-04T20:03:32.760-05:00

Look! Look! Look! I got a package from my secret pal today!Here's some balls of Manos del Uraguay and Classic Elite Lush. And because she knows I don't have a swift, it's all wound up for me. YAY!This is a binder that she put together for me for holding all my loose patterns and inside there are dividers for different types of patterns-- Sweaters, Scarves, Shawls, Socks, and Bags. AND there are

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1138994831329264252006-02-03T14:24:00.000-05:002006-02-03T14:27:11.340-05:00

Added onto my Olympic Challenge is the fact that I must finish Birch in the next week.MUST.Why? Because I need the needle I'm knitting with to knit Market Bag.I have a million needles and yet, I always need the one I'm using. Is this the Murphy's Law of Knitting? I bet it is.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1138909272843922242006-02-02T14:32:00.000-05:002006-02-02T14:41:51.686-05:00

So... I've decided to join Stephanie's Knitting Olympics.I'm doing the Market Squares bag from Knitter's Summer 2001 because...1. I've never ever ever done Entrelac before. Ever. And it's like the only knitting thing I haven't at least tried before.2. I don't felt a lot and have a hard time getting stuff felted down to where I like it.And guess what? I ordered new yarn for the project because I

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1138735603743638692006-01-31T14:26:00.000-05:002006-01-31T14:46:53.350-05:00

Except, you know, it's Tuesday, but whatever.Last Tuesday morning, we went to the National Zoo and saw the Baby Panda. He kept falling off the branch he was climbing on and generally being too cute for words. (There's lots more pictures if you click on the photo)And here's how Birch is going!as you can see, she is getting big. Also, I'm now down to 143 stitches (out of an original 299) and so

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1138577685734686902006-01-29T18:34:00.000-05:002006-01-29T18:34:45.746-05:00

I didn't go to Stitch 'n Bitch today.I worked on grad school applications.I hate this.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1138148372792372312006-01-24T17:37:00.000-05:002006-01-24T19:31:04.273-05:00

So, I had a friend tell me yesterday that I've ruined her, because I taught her how to knit using Peace Fleece yarn because "now nothing else measures up to my standards".I told her I could name a few that would, because I'm EVIL.So, this list is mainly for her, but you know, if you want to know what I love, here it is!In general, anything Rowan does is top-notch. And, I am, as you know, a

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1137472736889537702006-01-16T23:38:00.000-05:002006-01-16T23:42:37.100-05:00

Dan bought me this at a used book store last weekend. It now hangs in our living room and is from WWI! How cool is that?! (Sorry for the flash reflection)And the birch, she grows...

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1137205469148293162006-01-13T21:10:00.000-05:002006-01-13T21:24:29.196-05:00

Oooo... Questionaire time!1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?I'm a fiber snob, not a brand snob. I like high quality, natural fibers, but just because it's expensive doesn't mean it's good... you know what I mean?2. Do you spin? Crochet?Um... I'm trying to spin. I do crochet.3. What do you use to store your needles/

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1136304032158346522006-01-03T10:59:00.000-05:002006-01-03T11:00:32.170-05:00

Nearing the end of my first ball of Kidsilk Haze and encountering an unholy number of knots.So very frustrating!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1136173731858684302006-01-01T22:48:00.000-05:002006-01-01T23:16:02.890-05:00

So... I got back from Wisconsin at the crack of yesterday after a lovely vacation and visit with the fam and drinking with my friends from high school. In addition to the sadness of leaving vacation and facing work again, I heaved a sad sigh as I climbed into the car to go to the airport because I HAD FORGOTTEN TO BUY CHEESE CURDS! I mean, how could I forget such a thing? Such a beautiful yummy

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1135307406018447642005-12-22T22:10:00.000-05:002005-12-22T22:21:13.003-05:00

So, on Sunday I cast off the second sleeve of the Chocolate Decadance sweater. So lots of hemming and seaming, as I'd like to wear this while at home next week! See the pretty hem? OooooooAlso, to answer previous questions, no, I did not color my hair, 'tis the lighting and NaNo was OK. It was my first year, and I got 32,000 words. Next year will be better!BUT! BUT! BUT! Dan got us tickets to go

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1134665261317312322005-12-15T11:44:00.000-05:002005-12-15T11:47:41.330-05:00

Last night, I had all sorts of big plans.I was going to bake gingerbread cookies for the library party today. I was going to go running. I was going to work on my short story. I was going to take a nice long bath.Last night I... ate an entire pot of macarroni and cheese. I drank some wine. I realized that I had unopened cookies from when I went to the grocery store. I watched Love Actually (and

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1134436950205276372005-12-12T20:18:00.000-05:002005-12-12T20:22:30.216-05:00

You know, where pants is an adjetive meaning "Super", not that I'm knitting myself trousers.BUT on Sunday I was big and brave and screwed up all my courage and went to the DC Stitch 'n Bitch at Warehouse Cafe by Mt. Vernon Square. I went all by myself. I didn't know anyone there, but I've been missing my Ann Arbor knitting friends like crazy. I went and then found they only took cash, but that

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1134268141314113842005-12-10T21:29:00.000-05:002005-12-10T21:41:02.443-05:00

Dan brought this home from a fundraising dinner and I found it on the counter. Because it was his, I DID NOT EAT IT, but doesn't it look good? Aren't I good for not eating the cupcake? I'm supergood, because I asked Dan about it, and he informed me that it is, indeed NOT a cupcake, but instead a candle. What is it with me trying to eat candles?! In other news, I got a haircut today. Here is the

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1133297809025390942005-12-07T14:51:00.000-05:002005-12-07T14:51:14.690-05:00

I really wanted this post to be me revealing my secret pal who is ALSO a children's librarian (which I became during the course of this last secret pal cycle THAT'S TELEPATHICALY CRAZY, SP6 HOSTS) but I'm a complete idiot and can't seem to find her email with the link to her blog. Dear awesome SP6, please email me again, because I totally forgot to bookmark you AND you're awesome awesome

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1133298046674054492005-12-01T11:15:00.000-05:002005-12-01T11:14:00.356-05:00

So, remember when I said that Dan's sock was too big and I had to rip it out? I mean, look at this!My finger is the tip of his toe. Aiya!But I didn't want to rip it, so I was working merrily along on the second sleeve of chocolate decadance.But then something very bad happened. I spilled an entire bottle of beer on it.Then something even worse happened a week later.It went through the vacuum

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1133297873467088602005-11-29T15:57:00.002-05:002005-11-29T16:20:12.213-05:00

Erm. I forgot to switch the orientation on this picture. Anyway, my secret pal has been in overdrive spoiling me. Here is a package I got a week or two ago! Love love love the yarn. And the soap. And the turkey craft book. And the Nancy Drew Guide to Life that is not in this picture because I was hiding it from my mom who wanted to keep it!And here is the package I got on Saturday, after showing

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1130427472564344792005-10-27T11:31:00.000-04:002005-10-27T11:44:04.386-04:00

Wow. Two posts in two days!Anyway... I also realized that the picture of yesterday's package didn't fully show the very pretty drop spindle and BOOK that came with it. I will try to spin again.And the first package from my secret pal? The one with the RYC book? And the missing dashboard diva? I should also point out that the package also contained some Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans. BUT I ATE

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1130373486776641602005-10-26T20:38:00.000-04:002005-10-26T22:08:33.323-04:00

Hello Blogging Knitting World!Guess what I did today? I found my camera. So here is a picture-ful post for you!Today was a good day, as I got home from work to find that I had a package! From my secret pal!See the pretty package?And opened it, in all it's Halloween-y goodness and thought well, I'm going to have to post about how I was all set to come home today and go running! And my secret pal

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1129655847837573412005-10-18T13:12:00.000-04:002005-10-18T13:17:27.843-04:00

Sorry.Just started a new job at a different library in the system.The new job is awesome, but the commute is looooooooooooooong, as it's on the other side of DC than the one I live on.I'm in a bit of a knitting slump right now... bit irksome.But my secret pal? Last week, maybe the week before? MOST AWESOME PACKAGE EVER.Needed to get that out there.Should go back to awesome new job.Goodbye circ

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1128116073441444132005-09-30T17:29:00.000-04:002005-09-30T17:34:33.446-04:00

So, at the advice of a frequent library patron, I checked out G Street Fabrics today in an attempt to buy serger thread. And got super overwhelmed and just had to leave.Of course, they are offering a class on entrelac, which has to be the one knitting thing I've never attemped. And like, the one knitting thing I've never taught. But I have to work that day.le sigh

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1127861081203147162005-09-27T18:43:00.000-04:002005-09-27T18:44:41.210-04:00

I got Knitting Over the Edge today.Exciting.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1127788987805134042005-09-26T22:38:00.000-04:002005-09-27T18:46:30.336-04:00

So... I got those 2 balls of Kid Silk Crack with my Rowan subscription, but I'm not a big fan of the froth scarf.Do you know what I am a big fan of? The River shawl in the same magazine. Yes, the one that takes 2 balls of Crack.Life is good.Except, to answer Kate's question, no Rhinebeck for me, as I'm caught in the weird milieu of not being allowed to take any vacation until after Thanksgiving,

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1127607454864660472005-09-24T20:17:00.001-04:002005-09-24T20:26:54.583-04:00

So here's most of the KARYS crew on the night Rachel left townAnd here's me and Rachey when the cool kids went to the bar after dinner.I miss the yarn shop. I miss knitting with people. I found the DC area's knitting group page and was interested in the Sunday afternoon DC group (because I work Wednesday nights and can't get to the Silver Spring gathering) but the leader never emailed me back

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1127445110113175182005-09-22T23:06:00.000-04:002005-09-22T23:11:50.123-04:00

So, things here are a little crazy.Interview on Wednesday. I think it went well, but who can tell with these things?! I did however, get to wear my suit, and I can work my suit like no one's business.Realized that I gained so much weight this summer that my clothes are starting not to fit. DAMN. Who knew that living off pizza and beer for a glorius few months would catch up to you? So my life has

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1126746117158573142005-09-14T20:39:00.000-04:002005-09-14T21:01:57.170-04:00

My secret pal emailed me and already has ideas! Crazy! Anyway, here's some info all about moi1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you?I like natural fibers, but am not a brand snob. So I'm more down with cheap 100% wool than expensive acrylic. There are, of course, exceptions to everything that

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See? Me? Still here? I know I've been off the map lately. Maybe tomorrow with a more in-depth post...In general... I um, finished the back of chocolate decadance and started the sleeve. I also started working again on Dan's socks.I have lots and lots and lots and lots of books to review.And I'm really tired. But I did get bookshelves, so yay!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1125370853661622382005-08-29T22:44:00.000-04:002005-08-29T23:00:53.666-04:00

Hi all.This is just a quick post to say that I do totally still exsist.I've been working at my new job, which is at a public library, so lots of knitting book reviews coming soon! I'm just still getting used to life here in Maryland and unpacking ALL THAT YARN. (I just spent a few hours unpacking knitting related stuff. Oh my.)Also, I just want to give public props to my secret pal! She was

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1124673675257118052005-08-21T21:21:00.001-04:002005-08-21T21:43:18.280-04:00

Well, I've enjoyed my time with my secret pal so much that I've already signed up for Secret Pal 6! You should too. You know, if you knit and blog...In more knitting news, I am a chocolate decadence IDIOT. So, I'm increading up to the bust and am thinking to myself, I need to get up to 106 stitches, then knit for an inch straight, and then start the sleeve decreases. And then I count my stitches

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1124388910242311922005-08-18T14:15:00.000-04:002005-08-18T17:52:42.213-04:00

Look! I'm back on the high speed internet! Woo! Check out the manly scarf! Pattern's up here!(Also, check out Dan's arty photography!)But I'm here in DC, trying to unpack stuff. Man, Dan was right when he said I have too much yarn... I'm still trying to figure out where to put it all.OH! Check out what my secret pal got me!

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1123700767558102992005-08-10T14:48:00.000-04:002005-08-10T15:07:34.806-04:00

No knitting content at all. I stole this from KimBold if you've read it.Italicize if you've read part of it.Underline if you want to read it.Add a book, if you like#1 The Bible#2 Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain#3 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes#4 The Koran#5 Arabian Nights#6 Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain#7 Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift#8 Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer#9 Scarlet Letter

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1123698695214360402005-08-10T14:28:00.000-04:002005-08-10T14:31:35.220-04:00

So, this is only knitting related in that way that we were all talking about this last night at my very last knit-in.I'm happy with my result, excpet, for a really long time I was in ENTP. I can't help feel kinda sad that I've successfully killed the poet in me to let the anal-judgemental cataloging freak take over... gah. Oh well. I could be Kim!Harry Potter Personality Quiz by Pirate Monkeys

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1123595439705448752005-08-09T09:41:00.000-04:002005-08-09T09:50:39.713-04:00

I tried to teach a group of 8 year olds how to knit at a birthday party on Saturday. I don't know how successful I was but it was a lot of fun AND managed by shut-up my ovaries since two close friends of mine announced their impending mother-dom last week.On the other hand, watch this space for more bonnets! Or not. One of the mothers was in on the last slew of bonnets. But damn, those things are

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1123005826173629612005-08-02T13:56:00.000-04:002005-08-02T14:03:46.183-04:00

So........................I thought I'd respond to some comments, because I've been meaning to and keep forgeting and then am too lazy to go back and do it.Plus, I've hit that mid-afternoon slump at work, so yeah. Watch me goof off.Anyway...Ellie-- I understand that your post office knows who you are, but say there was a box that was addressed to an unknown person at your address and they new it

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1122991907023462122005-08-02T10:05:00.000-04:002005-08-02T10:11:47.030-04:00

Blah blah...What a week, at least knitting wise.On Saturday, I discovered that, as per usual, my gauge changed when going from swatch to garment... blargh. I think I really just need to start knitting bigger swatches. Yarn Store Boss Lady told me that all the designers are now doing 8x8 instead of the old standard of 4x4. I think I need to do 12x12. Grrrrr. Swatching=oh so useful=oh so sucky.So,

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1122668473976765402005-07-29T16:20:00.000-04:002005-07-29T16:21:13.983-04:00

You know how I was freaking out about the not-job having in DC.Yep.Spoke to soon.Me=employed.In a public library, which I haven't worked in before. I'm excited.Swank.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1122651355325301932005-07-29T11:35:00.000-04:002005-07-29T12:01:21.376-04:00

See me in my new hat? Sexy, no?Also, you can see the beginnings of Chocolate Decadance, there in my hands!Thanks to Kim for the photo, who took it for me at Knit-In. Yay!I'm thinking of dying my hair a darker shade of brown.Me=in need of a job. I'm starting to freak out. Just a little bit.But here's a funny (?) story for you.So, I'm housesitting in a real live house. Not an apartment. HOUSE.I

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1122579584950968672005-07-28T15:27:00.000-04:002005-07-28T15:39:44.963-04:00

Yesterday was my birthday.New resolutions abounded. My new years resolutions are all very practical.1. Read 52 books2. Make 20 non-fiction3. Lose 20 lbs4. Start retirement saving5. Be nicer.My birthday resolutions are more, um, whimsical?1. (Blatently stolen from Keely) If I'm going to look like I live in a catalog, at least make it Anthropologie, and not the one I actually look like.2. Write in

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1122386918984848252005-07-26T10:03:00.000-04:002005-07-26T10:08:38.993-04:00

So, I apologize for lack of photos, but I don't really have internets at home and my work computer doesn't have the software to download pictures off my camera.Ohhh... maybe I should bring all that to knitting tonight. I bet Sweetwaters has interweb access!Anyway, guess how productive I was last night?Only in the knitting front, the gerbils still need their cage cleaned but!Colinette vest=almost

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1122309768845711142005-07-25T12:38:00.000-04:002005-07-25T12:42:48.853-04:00

So... for those who don't know, I am currently between houses.We have moved out of our Ann Arbor apartment and into the one in Silver Spring, except that I'm still in A2 for a few weeks, living with a friend (who is currently in Europe) out of a suitcase.So, I brought limited yarn, but I thought I'd fill you in:1. Dishcloth yarn. Have one on the needles, but ready to do some bigger projects again

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1122044228211871692005-07-22T10:52:00.000-04:002005-07-22T10:57:08.216-04:00

Dear Art Fair,Or as snotty Ann Arborites insist we call it, Art Fairs, because god forbid they merge into one and only shut down one large portion of town instead of lots of little bits of it.Anyway,Dear Art Fairs,I hate you.Most of your stuff is crap and I can't believe you make a living selling something like that.I hate the fact you double my commute time.I hate the fact you take all my

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1121869322884377592005-07-20T10:16:00.000-04:002005-07-20T10:22:02.893-04:00

See, this is not really a post.This is a post of excuses on why I'm not posting.This is what has happened since my last post:1. Flew to DC in back in a day for a job interview that was for a different job than the one I thought I was interviewing for. This happens when you apply for multiple jobs with the same people.2. Lots of work.3. HARRY POTTER.4. Massive power outages5. My dad coming to help

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1121264474015392322005-07-13T10:05:00.000-04:002005-07-13T10:21:14.026-04:00

OK!My London cohort has been accounted for an are alive and well and some are even coming to visit in September. Hot diggidy damn.This weekend was a mad family reunion and only the back of my neck got sunburned... hmmmmLots and lots of packing.Enjoying the few days Dan was here.Lots and lots of packing.Not so much knitting.I did, however, work on a dishcloth yesterday while at the opthamalogist.

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1120754213602884262005-07-07T12:30:00.000-04:002005-07-07T12:36:53.603-04:00

This morning has been a flurry of communication between my friends across the country, reporting on our friends across the sea.Friends that are luckily lazy and overslept and missed trains they should have been on.Friends that got to work early and watched buses explode from their offices down the street.Friends who have very long walks home tonight.And the friends we're still waiting for word

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1120752032258389992005-07-06T23:59:00.000-04:002005-07-07T12:23:33.570-04:00

So my friend Kate came over tonight and fixed my bike! And all I had to do was let her raid my patten library so she can knit her boy a sweater.Not only is my friend Kate awesome at fixing bikes, but she's wicked smart in other ways. Like the Econ way. She used to work for the Fed, but now she's a PhD student here in A2. Her boy? Also wicked smart. As in he's a theoretical physisict. So,

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1120596946412947252005-07-05T16:55:00.000-04:002005-07-05T17:38:32.563-04:00

So... as promised, my review!I'm not going to skip most of the intro articles as there are a lot of them, and I like them. I tend to like Interweave a lot.Anyway, patterns...Greek Tunic Pullover Sharon Shoji Love love love. Want want want. Simple, yet lovely. I've been scoping out possible sales on Kid Classic. Because, you know, that's what I need, MORE YARN.Chenille Cutaway Jacket Teva Durham

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First off, just as a public service announcement-- 25 days until I'm 25. Woo!Every Saturday at the Yarn Store starts with someone making a run over to the Kroger next door. The Kroger has a Starbucks. Us knitters need our caffiene!And look! Ingrid and her Mum came in!And how do they like that sale bin! (I mean, whom amongst us does not love a Sale Bin?!)But we got this new book in! And we looked

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Ok, so, um, the building across the street from my office is ON FIRE. We think it got struck by lightening.I need to start carring my camera around a la Crazy Aunt Purl. But maybe the nice intern with the camera phone can hook me up. Because there were firemen with axes chopping into buildings!Also, look what I did!You should too!

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Tuesday Night was Ann Arbor Knit In. It rocked. Everyone liked my secret knitting project, which made me happy! And Ingrid brought along her Mum! And it was awesome. Here they are, with Ingrid debuting "Preppy", which she had just finished seaming! It was the first official trying-on, and I got to photograph.And that's good, because I'm going to break in and STEAL that sweater. I want it! I might

Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446345.post-1120066444051774952005-06-29T13:34:00.000-04:002005-06-29T13:49:22.463-04:00

So remember the red dishcloth I knit? It wasn't for Project Scrubbie, like the other ones are. It's the Double Flower pattern from here.Anyway, I made if for my friend Jen, who was offering to make us all mugs, but obviously couldn't do them all for free, so we brokered a crafting trade. I gave her the dishcloth and she gave me this:Isn't it awesome?! I can't wait to drink some tea out of it

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Ok, so right now, my knitting is a big secret suprise, so uh, no pictures of that. But I did document my Saturday working at Knit A Round!You can't really see but there are lots of felted fish hanging in the window!See the fishes?Pretty, pretty fishes!LOOK AT MY FISH! Isn't it awesome?!This is the work table where we knit and eat and stuff when we're not helping customers.Look! We have a whole

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Last night I was invited to 2 seperate knittin' nights. But, dude, I gotta write the resume. But how could you not miss this face?So, what do you do? Knit these:And really miss this guy:

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So um, who else drank a whole bottle of champagne by herself last night and wrote drunken post cards to Crazy Aunt Purl? and then tried knitting before swearing a lot and ripping a bit before realizing that ripping is an act best done sober.Oh, only me?

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Yo. Ingrid has a great post today about last night's knitting debauchery.And you know what? After that I did just say "oh fuck". Loudly. Because I have ripped that project too many times. And nothing's cooler than ending your night talking to the man who is NOT in your house and feeling lonely and frogging something.ai yaAnd yeah, so um, Sweetwaters was having a manager's meeting next us last

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