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My Elves

This is kind of fun to do. Morf pics into elves. This link is for my 3 kids. http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1473047874

My pirate name is:

Mad Mary Bonney

Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. You can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is far from full of certainties, so that fits in pretty well. Arr!

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Not much accomplished

Not much to report. I had to rip out the Mystery Shawl and now I'm starting it in a different yarn. I got it off Ebay but I'm not sure what the yarn is. When I have a clue done, I'll post a pic. I also started the Halloween Mystery shawl. Wow, is all I have to say. There's a pattern on both sides (the shawls I've done so far have been knit or purled on the "wrong" side) and it takes forever! There are also beads incorporated so that takes a little more time. I didn't string the 400 beads on. I figured it would be too much for the lace weight and break in areas. So I'm doing the crochet hook thing. Also, the yarn I wanted to use hasn't shown up yet so I started with a purple Super Lamb from http://www.sarahsyarns.com. I don't know if I'm happy with it, I know I have a few mistakes so, I think I'll start frogging it. I only have 28 rows done and I think it took me 6 hours. LOL

Mystery Shawl from Goddess Knits

Here is the end of clue #1 of the Mystery Shawl (link on the sidebar). The first picture shows the first 59 rows and the color. The second picture show the pattern a little better-it'll look fantastic once blocked. I'm using Red Heart Luster Sheen (acrylic) in peach. My hubby told me that I needed to use up some of my stash and that was the closest thing to sport weight and autumn colors I have. Come, join the Mystery!

Wall Waves Bookmark

I had the honor of being the designer of the Sept 7, bookmark KAL for Monthly Bookmarks KAL Yahoo Group. Wall Waves was an inspiration after having a very active day with my kids and I was just staring at the walls. My walls are textured and I found an edging pattern as I was flipping through one of my knitting books that matched the wall texture, which became the Wall Waves bookmark.

This pattern, along with many others, is available in the "files" section of the group.

Monthly Dishcloth Exchange

I also did an exchange with the Dishcloth group. I sent to Jalia and received from Nicole. Here's the rooster dishcloth I sent, my design.

There was a minor malfunction with my puffy from Nicole and she felt so bad she sent me all of this!! I think I forgot to add the candle she sent in the pic. Thank you!!

Monthly Bookmark Exchange

The Monthly Bookmark Group had an exchange and I received a great bookmark and Bath and Body Works stuff from Deb G. Thank you so much! I forgot to take a pic but it's a beautiful blue color. The picture is of the bookmark I sent to her with a couple other things.

Who would have thunk?!

So, I'm doing the current Mystery Shawl Along at Goddess Knits and I'm having a really hard time starting it. It's a circular one that starts in the middle and I've only used DPN 3 times before this. So, I post a message to the group and see if anyone had any tips. Sure enough, I received quite a few replies. The one that sounded crazy enough to work is the suggestion that I attempted first. Use toothpicks! The mess to the left is what I got doing 4 rounds. It looks terrible but, hey no one will have the exact same one! LOL It actually looks pretty darn good in "real life".

MIA

I haven't been able to post anything lately due to lack of internet connection and now I have dial-up so it ties up my phone line and I won't be posting very much. However, when I complete projects and remember to take pictures before giving them away, I'll post.

I finished two dishcloths that I gave away and forgot to take pictures. One was a Big Rig from Wicket Stitch and the other was a Scottie Dog that I desgined.

Tag, I'm it

So, there's this tag game that someone, somewhere invented and thought that it was a good idea. Anita decided that I was a good candidate for this (or she couldn't find anyone else LOL). So here we go.

The rules:
List 7 random things about yourself
Tag 7 other bloggers by making a comment on their Blog
Direct them to your blog to get the rules

1. I have 3 children. Kamilla (6), Alivia (2) and Dalton (8 months)
2. I love to read. Patrick Rothfuss, Laurell K. Hamilton, David Eddings and anything knitting related
3. I am not organized. My house, car and life are a chaotic mess because of it but, I do know where everything is.
4. I hate pikers. (people who say they'll be somewhere at a certain time and don't show up for hours or not at all.)
5. I love going to rummage, garage, yard, tag, etc sales.
6. I drive a Pontiac Vibe but need a minivan.
7. I'm a very sarcastic person and have to bite my tongue quite often.

The people I've tagged:
Purple Duckie
Annette
Susan
CeElle
Margaret
Nancy
Lindy

Patriotic Kerchief

I won a skein of yarn that is from Knit Picks-Andean Silk in Campfire and didn't know what I'd do with it. Well, my grandmother is very Patriotic and wears a lot of Red, White & Blue stuff. So I knitted this kerchief, she can wear it on her neck or on her head. This was about the 12th project I tried making with the yarn. I am very happy with it. It took about 85 yards to make.

Knitter's Dream

My 5 year old learned how to knit a few weeks ago and is in the process of knitting me a scarf. This is a pic of her last night after she fell asleep.

What Tarot Card Am I?

You are The Empress

Beauty, happiness, pleasure, success, luxury, dissipation.

The Empress is associated with Venus, the feminine planet, so it represents,
beauty, charm, pleasure, luxury, and delight. You may be good at home
decorating, art or anything to do with making things beautiful.

The Empress is a creator, be it creation of life, of romance, of art or business. While the Magician is the primal spark, the idea made real, and the High Priestess is the one who gives the idea a form, the Empress is the womb where it gestates and grows till it is ready to be born. This is why her symbol is Venus, goddess of beautiful things as well as love. Even so, the Empress is more Demeter, goddess of abundance, then sensual Venus. She is the giver of Earthly gifts, yet at the same time, she can, in anger withhold, as Demeter did when her daughter, Persephone, was kidnapped. In fury and grief, she kept the Earth barren till her child was returned to her.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Knitter's Candy

I belong to Monthly Bookmarks KAL and RaAnn held a name contest for a new Yahoo group she formed. I submitted "Your Worsted Nightmare" and "Wrapping You in Stitches" guess which one won? As a prize, she generously sent me some "candy".


acrylic Chenille, Andean Silk Twist, Shadow and Crayon

Thank you so much RaAnn! Be sure to visit her at any of the following:
Wicketstitch
Monthly Bookmarks KAL
Shawls and Scarves Etc

What Kind of Knitter Are You?

You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting and do it all the time. While finishing a piece is the plan, you still love the process, and can't imagine a day going by without giving some time to your yarn. Packing for vacation involves leaving ample space for the stash and supplies. It can be hard to tell where the yarn ends and you begin.http://marniemaclean.com Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

What kind of knitting needles are you?

You are bamboo.Warm, cozy, and thoughtful, you take your time and enjoy how things feel, smell, and taste. You love the craft and beauty of traditional things, and you value the comfort and experience of knitting as much as the results. But while you are reveling in your warm cozies, don't get stuck. Warm is wonderful, but so is the whole wide world! Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

What kind of yarn are you?

You are Shetland Wool. You are a traditional sort who can sometimes be a little on the harsh side. Though you look delicate you are tough as nails and prone to intricacies. Despite your acerbic ways you are widely respected and even revered. Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

Finished March Mid Month Bookmark

I used Bernet Sox in Pink US2 needles. This was quite easy and looks great front or back.

Alien Dishcloth

I made this Alien Dishcloth for a friend of my husbands who collects alien stuff. It's made with Sugar & Cream's Hot Green and US 6 needles.