Jan
2
2009
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I wonder how common “2009″ is for a title of blogs this week. Anyway…so here it is, 2009. Now you know I’m not a religious man, but Dear, Sweet, Jesus…2009 has to be better than 2008.
OK, first some resolutions. I think this year *I’m going to try to treat myself a little bit better*. This includes trying to eat better and certainly paying more attention to that “inner-speak.” I want to **make better choices**. Together, let’s see how that goes…
So, day one…freezing! I went to lunch with a new friend, who, most likely will stay a new friend owing to the new resolutions * and **. I could pursue this, but there were a lot of red flags. Note to self: pay attention to the red flags! I’ve already fallen for 2 unavailable men last year, I’m not starting 2009 with an emotionally unavailable one…thank you.
So I made some soup. A good choice. My fav chef Lidia made this on her show recently and so I decided to make it. It’s Chick Peas (garbanzo) in a simple broth garnished with pasta (mine was handmade and hand rolled) and fried pasta on the top (just a little for the crunch). I also added in some Kombu, some kind of seaweed, which is said to make beans more digestible…read: less tootage!
Yes, the photo is a bit yellow, but it’s the best I could do with Ron’s camera.
So, I’m off to work soon…going to spin up the rest of the Blue-Faced, indigo-dyed, roving that Stephen (HizKnits) gave me and maybe even ply it.
I think it’s going to be a good day!
Happy New Year all…health and happiness is my wish for you!
Dec
22
Creating a Space of My Own
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Well, all during the “2-4 inches” we were expecting yesterday, I thought I would take the opportunity and set up my bed. The “2-4 inch” prediction was a bit on the WRONG side and it snowed all day long.
But the car was rented so I made my way to the shop where I had the bed delivered. Packed the car up (and it was so tight that some boxes were sticking out the windows of the car) and drove back home. Well, “drove”? Roads were not clear and it took forever. But i did get the 4 boxes home. These boxes each weighed 50-70 lbs and a few were taller than I am. Have I mentioned I live on the 4th floor…and no elevator?
Then there was the mattress…I got one of the tempupedic mattresses. It’s amazing how they package it. Think “space bag”. It was a 6″ tall tube. There was a warning label on the box saying “read before opening.” Once you undo the vacuum the mattress just grows and grows.
So it only took 3 hours to put the bed together. Another hour for a trip to Bed Bath and Beyond and this is the result. Feather Bed, flannel sheets, a wool blanket from Rhinebeck and a thinner wool blanket from B,B,B. This is the result.
I’m off to the shop soon, well rested from a really great sleep. I’m learning how important and nice place to rest, sleep and rejuvenate is. Most Boston area schools are closed and I wait to see how passable or not the streets are. As of last night puddles of slush and snow have cropped up at each street corner. these puddles tend to be about 1/4″ deeper than my boots. Fun stuff! He he he he.
Dec
15
Slide, side, slide…fit, slide
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Well, my bed (the first bed I have ever purchased if you believe it) will be here soon (I think Friday). In preparation, I had to make some room and move some things around. The living room is being transformed into my bedroom and our living room is packed.
As I was moving things around I noticed that the rugs really needed to be cleaned. So I felt like I was playing one of those sliding tile games.
I had to move most of the furniture out of the living room to clean the rug, then let it try, then move some of my stuff from the bedroom into the living room.
One broken lamp…trip to Bed Bath and Beyond
One Chair ripped…ANOTHER trip to Bed, Bath, And Beyond
Need a drill bit that drills a large hole so cords and such can be hidden behind book-cases…trip to the Hardware store.
Next step is when the bed arrives and I’ve got to get the couch out of the living room, move the entertainment center, set up the bed and figure out where the entertainment center goes. I was pooped.
Now it’s off to the shop a bit early to do some paperwork. I need a good week (not sales-wise, but a good week for me)…hope you have one too.
Dec
10
Here are a few pictures of a Judy’s Colors Christmas Stocking. They come in kits. And I loved knitting it. It’s called “Secrets” because the bottom cuff lifts up to reveal a fair-isle holly band. Would have been nice to take a picture of that, wouldn’t it have been? anyway, I’ve really been into color-knitting lately, especially small gauge color-knitting and this was a pleasure!
Just as a side note the kits are wonderful and there is plenty of yarn to complete the stocking. I highly recommend them.
On the personal front, Luke seems to be doing better. On dose of the anti-inflammatory and his tail is “up” and he seems a bit more like himself. He shouldn’t run or rough-house for a while to ensure that he doesn’t re-injure what he injured…if that’s what happened. I hate it and I was a bit of an emotional wreck. I’d love to be able to get in the Christmas Mood…cheerful and all. But seems I can’t. I’m going to go and design a Gansey/Gurnsey from the cormo wool I bought from the Martha’s Vinyard Fiber Farm.
So that’s it…almost done watching “Love Actually”…and love the line….
“enough…enough, now”
If you know where that happens in the movie, you know what I mean!
Dec
5
Nice Touch
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I was so excited and flattered to receive this yesterday.
Nov
21
Did You Get Yours Yet?
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The Winter 2008 issue of Interweave Knits is OUT! We don’t have our shop copies yet, but our subscription copy arrived yesterday.
It’s fun to have a little excitement stir up things! To be honest, it’s a little thrilling.
Thanks for all of your comments and emails! Now go knit the hat!
Best Stitches,
Sean
Nov
20
wait, I bought a what? (365.357)
Originally uploaded by splityarn
Couldn’t help but pass this along via Flickr.
Too, too funny.
Nov
19
Lyric…
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post erased…too maudlin. Matched my mood last night, but things look better this morning…and to be sure, “better” is relative!
Nov
18
Komi Cap Finished
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Komi Cap by Charlene Schurch from Hats On!
I wanted a challenge. I wanted something to take my mind of some personal problems…something I could really sink my teeth into. I’ve been working on my two-color knitting technique and applied it to this project, not letting myself switch to a two-handed stranding technique. I really had to pay attention and may very well make another! I have yarn left over from this one, so, why not?
Details:
Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Socratese in natural and black. About 1/4 - 1/3 of each skein. So soft and luxurious!
Needles: US 0 16″ circular and US 0 DPN…but my gauge was about 8.5 stitches to the inch rather than the 10 recommended in the pattern. So, I made the child’s size for an adult and it worked out great. I may try it on US1 needles…for myself.
Here are some pictures.
and here are some pictures of the inside of the cap…I’ve been working on a new stranding technique and am really satisfied with the result.
I may gift this hat…but it’s so difficult to give away. I think that’s why I have to make another! LOL
Update: I did give it away to a completely astonished, sweet man…his response was so gratifying…I’ll definitely make another now.
Nov
17
Harvard Square Hats
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As mentioned in my previous post, Interweave Knits Winter 2008 issue is being previewed on their site. Take a peek and see that hats that will appear in the magazing
BUT, now that the issue is previewed, I can take the “cover” off and I can finally post some pictures of my hats I’ve made while waiting for the publication’s release! It seems like it took forever. Though only shown in the two-color pattern, I love a one-color hat. This hat can be easily modified for any gauge yarn. The original had a 6 stitch repeat, but that can be increased or even decreased to your delight! I wonder how many I’ll end up making! (Thanks, Gena, for being my photographer!)
Next up…the Komi hat is finished! Pictures soon!
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