Mr. K just said these were the cutest things ever! HAHA
I was trying to organize my beading stuff and somehow wound up making these instead. I can totally see a set of these as stitch markers. Can’t you?
Category : Fiber Arts
Category : Fiber Arts
The presents have all been opened, the decorations have been packed away, and we are all back to work. William likes his new Candy Corn Hat his Nana (DK) made for him.
Looking ahead to 2008, we have already booked our calendar full of travels and other fun stuff through June. The first change of the year to take place here at Nautical Knitter Designs is the opening of the new web site: KnitWith.us. The new site offers pod-casts, videos, the largest knitter’s blog-roll, technical posts, links to the latest knit a longs, and so much more. Stop by for a peek and let us know what you think.
The Nautical Knitter blog will still be up and running, but will be more tuned to family happenings and personal knitting projects. I hope you will continue to read my blog and throw me a little encouragement every once in a while when the design muse hides from me or the projects just don’t seem to be flowing. I love reading your comments and hearing what you are all up to out there.
I am working on a post for the new site on substituting yarns (including different weights) in knitting projects that I think you will be interested in. Additionally, I have three new books to review, so please stay tuned for those as well.
The Secret of the Stole II KAL begins in just 15 days and we are so excited to begin and share this new pattern with you all. If you have joined, get your needles ready it is going to be a fun ride. If you haven’t joined yet, please do. We are waiting for you.
I have been gifted. I was so excited yesterday when we picked up our mail and there was a package for me. NOBODY, ever surprises me. So, while I could not stop giggling, I opened the package and this is what was inside.
The contents included a package of needle holder springs that will hold my needles together when I put my project down to go make a cup of cocoa. Of course, my Santa included a huge tin full of yummy hot chocolate mix and large coffee mug to make it in. Then Santa read my mind, or perhaps my questionnaire, and included a wonderfully pumpkin scented candle to light while I use the bubble bath called “Calm One, Calm All”.
I am overwhelmed! Thank you Secret Santa, whoever you are. If you all don’t hear from me for a few days you know where I’ll be.
I recently joined the Christmas Around the World 2007 Swap and the questionnaire has been distributed for completion. Per swap rules I am to post the questions and answers to my blog by September 15, 2007. While I was answering these questions I realized that this information might be of interest to my readers as well. So here goes:
- Are you religious? No
- How long have you been knitting? Several Years
- Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? Intermediate, with advanced aspirations
- Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? Sailing,Writing, Sewing Historical Costumes, Reading, Learning
- Favorite color(s)? To wear – Black, White, Navy, Earth tones (not partial to rust, teal, pink…)
- Do you collect anything? Gargoyles, dragons, snoopy, yarn and lately extra pounds around the middle
- Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? No
- Do you have any pets? Yes, two dogs, Aubie (cocker spaniel) and Blazer (basset hound)
- Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? Out of the three, Hot Chocolate (I’m a coca-cola junkie)
- Cookies or Sweets? Is there a difference? I’m a very picky eater, and prefer milk chocolate, and very plain sweets. Everyone calls my eating habits “vanilla”.
- Do you knit socks? On occasion
- If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits) I am a self taught knitter and I like to knit what many people would consider tedious patterns. This includes lace and other intricate or difficult items. The first thing I ever knit was a beaded amulet purse on #000US needles.
- Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? I used to. We have lived in a motor home for the past 5+ years so I really didn’t have the space. Now that we are in a house again we have decided to use a live, potted tree, decorate it indoors and plant it in the yard after the holidays.
- Favorite holiday treats? Cheesecake, Milk Chocolate, Cookies
- Favorite holiday smells? Cinnamon, Pumpkin, Spice
- Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. It varies. I am a non-traditional gypsy at heart.
- What are your favorite holiday traditions? I would have to say, if I could have a tradition, it would be no traditions.
- Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about….” – the birth of Christ, visiting with family, eating, watching others open the presents you put thought into and photographs
- If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? – a star or a chili pepper
- What was your favorite gift you’ve ever received? Or given? Received – someone’s time, Given – surprises
- When do you start your Christmas? Meals, gifts, etc. begin on Christmas Eve through Christmas Day
- Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? I used to send them, now it is e-cards all the way.
- What is your favorite Christmas dish? Ham and mashed potatoes
- Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Hide
- When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Christmas morning
- Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Family, most of our friends are long distance
Category : From Previous Blog, Journal, Knitting In Motion
Sarah’s shawl is complete. It was finished a little late, but still appreciated I think. This shawl is from the book Folk Shawls by Cheryl Oberle and is called the Stora Dimun shawl. It is a Faroese shawl and the first of this type that I have knit. I used “Essential” yarn from Knit Picks. The first picture isn’t that great, but the one of Sarah modeling the shawl is super. Have a look…
