A teeny weeny attempt at updating

I don't have a whole lot of projects to add right now, but it's been such a long time since I've put anything on my blog, it sure seems like it. I'll start with some of the easy things. You know, the pics I took a long time ago, with all intention of posting them right away??
I found this sweater at the Goodwill Store in Winchester, VA. I've heard a lot about recycling yarn and I knew there was no way I would be able to find 100% wool for only $4.00! Not a very good picture of the tag, but believe me, my allergies knew it was 100% wool.

The pattern I was going for was the Goncho Bag from The Authentic Knitting Board Company. For some reason, I just wasn't able to get the instructions for the bottom, so I just sewed it up.









As you can see, my son Garrett "tried it on" for me. Before felting, he fit inside - all the way. He's just a kick to have around!

Naturally, the bag is much smaller after felting, but it is perfect to carry my looms. I don't normally carry a bag, but I can't resist taking this one wherever I go. Obviously I'm not going to get it mixed up with someone else's!

The Perfect Quiz

Isn't this the best quiz for all us loony loomers out there? I found it while reading Heather's Blog (great job so far Heather!) How could I resist adding it to mine? I think it fits me too. I definitely have a harsh side at times! Just ask my kids.

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.
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Pattern Requests

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments I've received about my shawl, cell phone case and of course, my cutie-patudy (Just how DO you spell that anyway???) son! For those of you requesting a pattern for the cell phone case, I will certainly see if I can remember it and write it up for y'all. I was winging it when I did it and although I do remember decreasing a few times, I'd be hard pressed to tell you exactly which row I did it in or how many times. But I will definitely get it for you!

Oh yeah, about that wish list I mentioned earlier. Of course my pay check was absolutely burning a HOLE in my pocket, so I ordered a few looms from DA: 80" Rake SM, Adult Hat Loom FG, and the XFG Sock Loom.

For some reason I think I also ordered a travel hat loom, but I really don't remember and I'm too lazy to go back and check my email for the order confirmation. Besides, that'll make things a bigger surprise when the package comes, right?

But, I must admit, the family and I will be eating bread and water for a few months because I also picked up another few boards from the Knitting Board Company: the 18" board, the 10" mini board and the mini board project book. I think that pretty much covers it. Pat with the Knitting Board Company said she's going to send me a NEW BOARD to try out! CHRISTMAS IN MARCH! I'm really excited! I have to get lots of projects done before April 22nd as that is the Red Bud Festival in Browntown, VA and I've been asked to do a board demonstration. That's going to be so much fun and Pat is going to be there as well. She is certainly the knowledgeable one, but I would like to have at least a few things done before then!

Hey kids - it's bread and water for dinner, and I'm afraid you'll have to fix it yourself: I'm going LOOMING!!

It's Done! It's Done!

I finished my shawl last night and I think it came out very nice if I do say so myself. It works too! As soon as the last finishing touch was put on, around my shoulders it went because I was cold!

Here's my son Garrett modeling it for me:
I used the 28" board from The Knitting Board Company and Twilleys Featherspun Luxury Look DK (What does the DK mean? I've seen it everywhere, but haven't clue what it stands for!) I bought the yarn from eBay from hollickdesigns and received excellent service. Even the shipping was comparable to many of the purchases I've made from the US!


I also threw together a cell phone using Lily's Sugar and Cream in Midnight Madness. I didn't allow for stretching of the cotton so the cord is longer than I wanted. I put a couple knots on each side so that helps a lot.



It's quite a handy little gadget because I don't carry a purse. My wallet is in my back pocket, but carrying a cell phone in your back pocket isn't the greatest because if it rings while you're driving... Well, you get the idea. Visuals not needed!
Now I have a problem...

Payday is tomorrow and I DON'T KNOW WHAT LOOM TO BUY!!! NOOOOO!! I have my wish list made out, but I'm having some difficulty with the final decision! I have the following on my list:

80" Rake from DA - (small gauge or regular?)
Fine Gauge Hat Loom from DA - (what size?? More decisions!!)
Extra Fine Gauge Sock Loom - (What? Not available for sale until MONDAY??)

36" oval loom from CinDWood Crafts for either a 72" panel or 46" double sided panel

So many choices, so little money...!!

Suggestions??

A Funny Thing Happened...

on the way to finishing my Knitting Olympics Project. Besides the fact the project wasn't done by closing ceremonies that is. It turns out ~ I DON'T LIKE IT! The first panel was done on a small gauge loom by Decor Accents. The second panel was done on the board from The Knitting Board Company, which is the loom used for the original pattern. Not even close!! I didn't expect it to match of course, but it was far enough off that I don't like it! Anyway, my mom has it now and she loves it. Gotta love mom, huh?

This shows the difference between the panels. The one on top was done on the DA Loom and the one on the bottom was on the Knitting Board. Big difference, huh?

So here's the finished product. Since the second panel turned out so large, I didn't even bother using the first panel and made a poncho instead. The little black do-jiggy wrapped around my neck was supposed to be a "shoulder strip" sewn between the two panels. It was waaaay too big. I guess I just started my own fashion statement by making a poncho with a built in scarf. Either way, I still don't like it. Weird huh?

On a better note, I am now working on another project with my Knitting Board loom with yarn I bought from a buyer in the United Kingdom.

Here's what I purchased:

The yarn is, from left to right, Emu Astrakhan Boucle Knitting Wool, Lister Lee ~ Midas with a Touch of Mohair, and Twilly's Luxury Featherspun made in Italy. I'm using the Featherspun for a shawl I'm making and this is it so far:

I just had to frog about 6 inches of it tonight (which is why I'm updating my blog - kinda frustrating isn't it?) because I found a mistake. At least it wasn't just about finished before I found it!

Hopefully I'll get a bit more updating done in the next few days! Oh yeah, I've decided to do something about my health too. You can follow along with that adventure on my Yahoo 360 blog. No dieting allowed though. It's one of those horrible FOUR LETTER WORDS!