Ravellenic Games....

I have been sucked in!  LOL  I am going to knit a pair of Hard Candy Socks that the lovely Rilana designed.  The pattern reminds me of Lafayette from True Blood.  Perfect,  considering I am on Team True Blood.  I am using Heart & Sole by Red Heart.  The color is Razzle Dazzle.  Its kinda dark for Laf inspired socks,  but the name of the color makes me think of him.

I really don't work well with time constrants,  so we will see what happens.  Hope everyone has a fantastic Friday!  I will try to update sock progress this weekend.  If not,  have a great weekend!! 

Hitchhiker at 50%.....

I have 50% of Hitchhiker completed.  It is a very brainless project.  Super easy.  I think it looks great in the yarn I chose.

The colors are darker than the pic shows.  Have a great Thursday everyone!!

WIP Wednesday

I started recently working on a Hitchhiker shawl.  I love it!  It is made using fingering yarn and garter stitch.  Super squishy!  I am using Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in Nevermore.  I have 10 "teeth" done.  Sorry for the dark pic,  this yarn is almost impossible to photograph correctly.

Not too much going on really.  Been quite quiet around here.  Have a great Wednesday everyone!!

Family BBQ Pics......

On Sunday,  we had a family BBQ we went to.  Steve's sister,  brother-in-law,  niece and nephew were up from AZ.  It was great to see them,  haven't in a few years.  Can't believe how big the kids are getting.  So,  here are some pics of the BBQ.

Steve and his nephew Hunter.

Steve and his sister Danielle.

Hunter and my son Timothy.

Steve and his niece Koryn.

Timothy & Koryn.

In other news,  nothing much has been going on.  I haven't really been knitting.  Mostly reading.  Which is okay.  It has been VERY humid here lately,  which drains every last bit of energy out of me. 

I have an appointment with Brynn (my tattoo artist),  to have my sleeve started.  I am going in on August 18th.  I am bouncing.  I am so excited.  I am giving Brynn free-reign when it comes to the sleeve.  The only requests I have made were:  A classy pin-up girl and a possible peacock.  Who knows though!  LOL

I hope everyone has a great Tuesday,  and talk to you soon!!!

Healed Tattoo....

My tattoo is totally healed.  It looks awesome.  It needs to be touched up,  but that will be done in a few weeks.  I am going to set up an appointment for Brynn to start my sleeve.  I am shooting for the middle of August.  It will be a WIP,  but I am okay with that.  Here is a pic of my healed tattoo. 

Have a great Saturday everyone!!

I Have Been Sucked In......

By the pattern,  Sock Yarn Blanket.  I started it yesterday.  I have 6 mitered squares done.  They are like Lay's Potato Chips,  you can't make just one. 

Sorry for the craptastic pic.....Its the best I could do with Bean trying to take off them. 


It has been HOT here.  High 80s with really high humidity.  I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!!!

Beginnings Of An Urban Bat.....

I started a sweater!  WOOT!  After the diaster that was the CPH,  I was/am nervous about making a sweater.  Then I saw the pattern for the Urban Bat Sweater.  My bestest friend,  Rilana, designed it.  Instant love!!!  It is knit with Caron's Simply Soft.  Plus,  it is knit in the round!  SCORE! 


My local A.C. Moore had Simply Soft on sale this week,  2 for $5.  So it cost me $12.50 + tax for the yarn.  Not bad.  Only downside,  their selection was destroyed!   I got the last 4 skeins of black,  and there was NO purple.  I ended up getting Ocean instead.  It is a pretty blue/teal color.  I am about 4" into it. 

So,  without further ado.........Beginnings Of An Urban Bat!!!!

Hope everyone has a fantastic Wednesday!!!!!

Sock Loom

I ended up buying a Knitting Board Sock Loom.  It is adjustable,  which I like.  I bought it at Joann's with a 50% off coupon.  I ended up paying $13 after tax.  I think I am going to really going to like it.  I will post a review after I start a sock.  I will watch the DVD this afternoon.  Wish me luck!!!

My New Tattoo....

I am so happy!  I went today and got my Lymphoma Cancer ribbon with my N.E.D. date under it.  I went to Imperial Art Studio in Tonawanda on Sheridan Dr.  I LOVE IT!  Brynn did a fantastic job on it.  It is on the outside of my left calf,  about 4" above my ankle.  Sorry about the blood spots......I was just excited to show it off!

New Kindle Skin...

I got my new Decal Girl skin in today.  Its for my Kindle 4.  The design is called Stacked Cats.  I love it.  My Kindle is no longer naked  :)

Before it is installed.

Front of Kindle with skin on.

Back of Kindle with skin on.

Yesterday was pretty boring.  The only interesting thing I did,  was ended up going to 3 stores to find A&D ointment for my tattoo,  that I will be getting on Tuesday. 

Happy Thursday everyone!

26 Pair Plunge Pair #1 Completed!

WOOT!  I finished my 1st pair of socks for the 26 Pair Plunge.  I cast on July 1st,  2012 and finished them July 3rd,  2012.  The pattern is One Skein Sockettes.  Knit on size 2 needles with Knit Picks Felici yarn in Mixed Berries.  This pair is for my mother.  I am so happy  :)  

I already have my 2nd pair planned out.  They are going to be a pair of Simply Ginny Socks.  I am going to use a skein of Chroma Fingering in Lollipop for them.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!!!

26 Pair Plunge......

Yesterday started the 26 Pair Plunge.  I am going to try like heck to make 26 pairs of socks over the course of the next year.  I decided to start with any easy pair of Ankle Socks.  I started knitting on the first sock yesterday.  I finished it this morning.  This pair is for my mother.  I am using Knit Pick's Felici in the Mixed Berries colorway on size 2 needles.

I am quite happy.  I just hope I can complete my challenge.  Happy Monday everyone!

Little Of This....Little Of That.....

Today's posting is a little bit of everything......Yesterday,  it was almost 90 degrees here.....Humidity was through the roof also.  So for dinner,  I made a HUGE salad.  It was really good.

It had lettuce,  celery,  cubed ham,  cubed cheese,  tomatoes,  radishes,  pickles and egg.  I added some Kalamata olives to mine........


I want to show you what I have up on my wall.  I won this at an auction on FB.  I love it!  Its actually a queen sheet,  but it makes a perfect tapestry.

Last but not least,  I was a bad girl.  I went to a different Joann's today.  I got a skein of Lion Brand Sock-Ease,  2 skeins of Paton's Kroy Sock,  a skein of Serenity Sock.  Plus,  a Boye Rosewood circ size 8,  and 2 Boye Rosewood Crochet Hooks,  size H and I.  I paid a total of $21 with sales tax. 

The circs aren't pictured. I pulled them out already.  LOL  I hope everyone has a great weekend,  and try to stay cool!

Mitts & Yarn Finds.....

I finished my 1st Elphaba mitt!  WOOT!  I love it!  I am really proud of myself!!! 

I also went to Joann's last night.  I found out they are having a HUGE clearance sale,  with an additional 50% off clearance items.  I got 6 skeins of sock yarn for $9.30 with tax.  So,  each pair of socks is $3.10!  I got 2 skeins of Heart & Sole by Red Heart.  I got 4 skeins of Soles & More by Joanns.  I am estatic!  The four skeins on the right are the Soles & More.  2 on the right is the Red Heart.

WIP Wednesday.....

I am slowly working on my Elphaba mitts.  Its hard for me to balance reading on my Kindle and knitting.  I am addicted to the Carpathian series by Christine Feehan.  I am on book 3. So,  I am finally starting the thumb on my mitts.  I love them in this yarn. 

I will leave you another cute picture of Bean.  Happy Hump-day everyone!!

Attack of Bean....

Gah!  I forgot what it was like to have a kitten in the house.  Bean is something else.  She plays hard,  then she just stops,  and falls over asleep.  Literally,  just stops & falls over.  I think she has a sleeping disorder!  LOL  Right now,  she is trying to climb my shower curtain.  This picture is her playing with the air.  It is just her,  I didn't pose her or anything.  No toys involved or anything. 

Funny story,  right after we got her,  I was searching the apartment for her.  Couldn't find her anywhere.  POOF! GONE!  About 20 minutes of searching,  I hear a small meow.  I look up,  and she is laying ON TOP of my curtain rod!!  She was stuck and couldn't get down.  She has no fear!!!! 

Have a great Tuesday everyone!!!!  

Anniversary....

Today is mine and Steve's 12 year wedding anniversary.  We went to a breakfast buffet and he surprised me with a yellow mini-rose bush!  Happy anniversary love!

 

Isn't it pretty???

I will leave you with a picture of Bean.  She now knows what the camera is,  and is now a total HAM!!!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!

Elphaba Mitts....

I am currently knitting a pair of fingerless gloves.  The pattern is called Elphaba.  In an earlier post,  I mentioned all the single skeins of Felici I bought,  this pattern is perfect for them.  When we moved at the beginning of month,  we changed from landlord controlled heat,  to electric baseboard heat.  So,  I am going to need some fingerless gloves to keep my hands warm this winter.  I guess I am trying to get a jump on it.  LOL  The color I am using is called Minty.  I also upped the needle size to a 2 1/2.  My friend,  Rilana,  made a pair of these on a size 2,  and they are a little snug.  Since we have the same size hands,  I upped the needle.  So,  here is the beginning 20 rows of my Elphaba's.

Aren't the colors pretty?  There is also a silvery gray that I haven't gotten to yet.  The pattern is very well-written and easy to follow.

Boring Few Days....

Just a quick note to say,  nothing much is going on!  Saturday night we took Steve's dad and mom out to dinner for Father's Day.  My poor husband ended up with a glass of Mountain Dew on his lap.  The waitress dumped the tray,  and luckily only the Dew went over.  Unfortunately for Steve,  it landed on his lap.  I couldn't help it,  I laughed my A** off.......

Sunday,  I ended up recuperating from Saturday.  We didn't get home until almost 11 pm.  Monday and today was more of the same.

 I have been reading an awful lot lately.  My best friend Rilana,  has been sending me books like a mad woman.  LOL  She is blowing up my email.  Thanks Lani!  I appreciate each and every one!

Hope everyone has a good rest of the day!  I will update soon......With pics next time.....LOL

Little Bit Of Shopping.....

Last night,  Steve and I went to Target and my local mall.  While we were walking around Target,  I walked through the shoe dept.  They had Converse One Star sneakers,  on clearance for $17.48!  SCORE!!  I got a pink pair.......

Pretty pink Converse!

At the mall,  we went into Bath & Body Works.  They are having a HUGE sale.  Body washes and lotions on sale for $3 or $4.......

We got 7 body washes for $26.10.  We saved $51!   From left to right on the bottom:  Black Raspberry Vanilla,  Cucumber Melon,  Enchanted Orchid,  Dancing Waters.  From left to right across the top:  Pink Chiffon,  Mango Mandarin,  Twilight Woods.


I LOVE Bath and Body Works!  I only use their body wash and lotion.  I am addicted.  LOL  Have a great weekend all!!