My Ordinary Journey
One woman's ordinary journey through an extraordinary world
Shower Thoughts #188: Flip flops v. Sandals
01 day ago
by PixeKnits
in Shower Thoughts
1. At least today I can dress down for work
2. The Eagles
3. My Morning Sock
Shower Thoughts #187: Only 1 more week
22 days ago
by PixeKnits
in Shower Thoughts
1. Good morning sunshine
2. Seattle
3. Dreams
The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #17: Now We’re Cookin’
0Welcome
Social Media Sites
PixeKnits: Ravelry
Pixie_Knits: Plurk
Pixie91075: Google+
Shout outs, Thank Yous, and Admin notes
New group member:
- BeardieLove Julie
- flancers Jackie
- carol5800
- wellwoman Isobel
- dchu5457 Dorothy
- SandraRum Sandra
>Happy Upcoming Birthdays:
- MayaMoonie Maya
Blog/Vlog/Podcast of the Week
Hot Pink Socks (http://hotpinksocksreviews.blogspot.com/) by Stephanie
Question of the Week
How do you organize your knitting work load?
The Knitting Game
An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.
Featured Book
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Sock Yarn One Skein Wondersby Judith Durant (Editor)PaperbackStorey Publishing, LLC
published in November 2010 |
Patterns
Round 1
Winner: Swan Shawl
Round 2
| The Celeste Shawl by René E. Wells | Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher |
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Voting
Voting will close at 3 PM Eastern, 23 May 2012
Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update
Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update
Knit. Sock. Love. Knit-along
- Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:
o Cast-on Date
o Bind-off Date
o Yarn Used
o Needles Used
- Prizes will be awarded for the first FO to be posted and drawings for a few other prizes to be determined. (If you would like to donate something to be given away, please PM me on Ravelry)
The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Tue, June 12 at 11:59 PM.
Play Along at Home
What books are in your library too? Let me know here.
The Other Stuff
Knitting
Stash Expansions
Books:
- Knitting Off the Axis: Projects and Techniques for Sideways Knitting by Mathew Gnagy
- Knitted Lace: A Collection of Favorite Designs from Interweave Knitted Lace: A Collection of Favorite Designs from Interweave by Anne Merrow
- 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns published by Potter Craft
- Knitting Little Luxuries Knitting Little Luxuries by Louisa Harding
- Around the World in Knitted Socks: 26 Inspired Designs Around the World in Knitted Socks: 26 Inspired Designs by Stephanie van der Linden
- New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist by Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre
Needles:
- Knitter’s Pride Dreamz 32″ Circular Needle size US 1.5/2.5mm
- Knit Picks Interchangeable Wood Needle Tips US 6 (4.0mm) / US 8 (5.0mm)
Spinning
On the bobbin
- Frabjous Fibers: Opulence Blend in the Chromatophobia Red
- Loop Bull’s Eye Bump: Rose Petals
Sewing
- Cut out and almost finished a blouse
Hiking and Fitness
Not happy with my progress or performance this week…
- Fight Like a Girl: learned to use forward push kicks with the trainer holding the mitts
- Personal Training: Better this week, everything was timed.
- Cardio
Giving
Want to help without spending a dime? Contribute to our cookbook.
Shower Thoughts #186: Too much give and not enough
03 days ago
by PixeKnits
in Shower Thoughts
1. If the leg is all lace then 72 sts will be too loose and sloppy.
2. 1 week and 1 day
3. Charity dinner and cookbook
Shower Thoughts #185: Long time no see…
04 days ago
by PixeKnits
in Shower Thoughts
1. It’s been a while since I thought in the shower
2. My thumb muscle is still not right this morning
3. Thank goodness it’s already Tuesday
4. The weekend ended too soon
Shower Thoughts #184: It’s Never Goodbye
01 week ago
by PixeKnits
in Shower Thoughts
1. Getting to the airport on time
2. Making sure everything is packed and all electronics have chargers
3. This is good practice for out trip in 2-weeks
4. Weekend knitting, spinning, and sewing
The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #16: MDSWF Wrap-up Extravaganza
0Welcome
Social Media Sites
PixeKnits on Twitter, Pinterest and Ravelry,
Pixie_Knits: Plurk
Pixie91075 Google+
Shout outs, Thank Yous, and Admin notes
New group member:
- icyknitter
- Mandymosey Amanda
- CoggieTM KaRi
- sunsetknitter Heather
Blog/Vlog/Podcast of the Week
Creature Comforts by EZ
Question of the Week
When and if you were to go to a fiber festival is there anything particular you try and pick up or try out?
The Knitting Game
An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.
Featured Book
 |
Sock Yarn One Skein Wondersby Judith Durant (Editor)PaperbackStorey Publishing, LLCpublished in November 2010 |
Patterns
Round 1
| Wisteria Arbor Shawl by Carla Kisielnicki | Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher |
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 |
Voting
Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update
Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update
- Needle Question: What size are you going to use?
Knit. Sock. Love. Knit-along
- Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:
o Cast-on Date
o Bind-off Date
o Yarn Used
o Needles Used
- Prizes will be awarded for the first FO to be posted and drawings for a few other prizes to be determined. (If you would like to donate something to be given away, please PM me on Ravelry)
The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Tue, June 12 at 11:59 PM.
Play Along at Home
What books are in your library too? Let me know here.
The Other Stuff
Knitting
Stash Expansions
- Yarn:
o GnomeAcres: Maleficent, 462 yards, 80/20 superwash merino & nylon sock fingering yarn
o Dyeabolical: I love Rock N’ Roll, 400 yards, 80/20 superwash merino & nylon sock fingering yarn – BeaGin Designs Stitch Markers
o Gale’s Art: Grapevine, 437 yards, 50/50 superwash merino/silk sock fingering yarn
o Spirit Trail Fiber Works: Dance the Orange, 295 yards, 80% lambswool / 10% cashmere / 10% angora worsted weight
- Tools:
o Signature needles
o Jordana Paige bag
- Books:
o Around the Worlds in Knitted Socks
o Knitting in America
Spinning
On the bobbin
- Frabjous Fibers: Opulence Blend in the Chromatophobia Red
In A Hank
- 4 oz. of Sweet Grass Wools Targhee Mountain Top in the Kimo colorway
Stash Expansions
- Gale’s Art: Naked, 4 oz. 70/30 alpaca/silk
o Trindle
o Alpaca blend
- Into the Whirled
o Queen of France: 4 oz. Targhee
o Kimuro: 4 oz. English Shetland
- Loop:
o Bull’s Eye Bump: Sand dollar, 4.5 oz
o Bull’s Eye Bump: Rose Petals , 5.2 oz
- HobbledeHoy
o Ladybug Picnic Batts: 3.8 oz.
Yam Art Studio: Natural Finn, Angalina sparkles
Hiking and Fitness
Not happy with my progress or performance this week…
- Fight Like a Girl: Jabs and crosses, hooks and upper-cuts, elbows and knees, forward pushes and forward kicks.
- Personal Training: Endless sit-ups, get ups and pull ups.
- Cardio
Events
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Fun
Deb Robson at the beginning of class
Merino Sheep – look at that nose!
Leicester Longwool from Colonial Williamsburg
Deb Robson and me after class
The Knit Girllls meet a Fan Girl!
And Diane is absolutely wonderful!
Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild Spin-in
When: Saturday, May 12th@ 10
Where: Guild Studio space at Liberty Town Arts Workshop
Shower Thoughts #183: Let’s not do that again
01 week ago
by PixeKnits
in Shower Thoughts
1. I hope today is better than yesterday
2. I have to write the show notes
3. I have lots to talk about today… too much?
4. I need to pick a new book for the game
