Bailey 7 years old!
Bailey on his 6th birthday.
See last year's photos.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Bailey turns 7!
My oldest son Bailey turns 7 years old today! I've compiled my favorite photos of him from the past year- one from every month going back to his birthday last year.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Sheriff turns four!
My youngest son Silas turns four today! I should also mention that since October, he's changed his name to Sheriff. It's what everyone calls him now! I've compiled my favorite photos of him each month going back to his third birthday.
Sheriff today on his birthday.
Photo by Claire Flint, Paper Moon Photo Studio
Sheriff three years old.
See his pictures from his third birthday.
Inspired by Katie Aaberg.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Zombie Blog
It's back! Risen from the dead! My bloooooooog! So I'm terribly ashamed that I haven't updated my blog since December. I have no excuses. I've been busy, really busy but who hasn't? Anyhow I'm here, I'm back and hopefully I'll get back into the habit of posting more often.
Since five months is a long time of catching up, I'm just going to do a super quick run down of the things I've knitted or otherwise created in that time. If you want more details or have a question, feel free to ask in the comments section.
In November I knit this gorgeous creature for a Ravelry Knit Knack swap. Anne wanted something with grey and mustard yellow.
In January I finally finished these socks. I love socks as a simple project. A row here or there. Just chillin', not worrying about getting them done on a deadline.
In the same swap that I knit the mustard and grey cowl, Anne gave me a kit. She provided the yarn and pattern to make these super sweet mitts! I had plenty of yarn left over so I made myself a quicky shawl to match.
Ages ago another Knit Knacker Amber spun this breathtaking yarn and I bought it from her. I mean, look at it!! I didn't want to knit with it, I couldn't find something that seemed right for it until January. I knit the Ginkgo shawl and I love it!
When I first became S.L.U.G. Queen, Queen Slugtoinette asked me if I could knit her a doll of her likening. Of course! I wasn't able to give it to her on her birthday, but rather at my birthday party and as you can see, she's beyond thrilled!
I'm on the call list for test knitting for one of my favorite designers, Lee Meredith (Leethal). In March, she sent out this hat pattern to be tested. I volunteered to make it in fingering, with little to no slouch for a man- my hunky husband.
Every year, a local boutique has a silly, stunning, creative, festive Easter bonnet contest. As Queen, I entered and I won! I was awarded a $100 gift certificate. Woohoo! My bonnet has flowers, leaves, Easter eggs, chicks, bunnies and a slug or two.
Also, every year there is a fantastic art show dedicated to Jell-O. The current SLUG Queen always gives the benediction. I also entered this year by knitting with Jell-O. Well, sort of. Check out the link to read more about my adventures in wiggly, jiggling knitting.
Another Leethal test knit! I had bought the beautiful blue yarn last summer and still hadn't used it. When I saw I needed one or two more yarns for this shawl I went out and got the vibrant fuchsia to go with it. They look great together! I love this shawl- it reminds me of butterfly wings. I took the pictures at the Woodburn Tulip Festival.
And finally, I have this hat. When I did the test knitting for Lee Meredith, I was given credit to her pattern store in exchange. I bought this hat and used some yarn around the house. It needed more flare, so I needle felted hearts over the ears. Because of the style of the hat and the additional hearts, I call this my Amelia EarHeart hat.
Well, that's it! I hope you enjoyed my knitting as much I as did making them. What's up next for me? I'm starting on a new Queen gown. It'll be my Old Queen gown, something I can retire into. I'd like to get back into spinning. I can't remember the last time I spun yarn. The Black Sheep Gathering is next month, I'm excited for that! I also was curious at how much yarn I knit in a year so I joined Knit Meter. You plug in your yardage and it adds it up for you (it would be great though if it was synced with Ravelry so you didn't have to do it twice.) The little gadget update automatically but as of today, I've knit 2.02 miles in 2013. That's pretty cool!
Since five months is a long time of catching up, I'm just going to do a super quick run down of the things I've knitted or otherwise created in that time. If you want more details or have a question, feel free to ask in the comments section.
In November I knit this gorgeous creature for a Ravelry Knit Knack swap. Anne wanted something with grey and mustard yellow.
Name: Super Secret Swap
Pattern: My own design inspired by several cowls.
Yarn: Madeline Tosh Merino Light
Weight: Fingering
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
In January I finally finished these socks. I love socks as a simple project. A row here or there. Just chillin', not worrying about getting them done on a deadline.
Name: Swirly Q
Pattern: Inspired by Spiral Eyelet Socks by Sandi Rosner.
Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Poem Socks
Weight: Fingering
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
In the same swap that I knit the mustard and grey cowl, Anne gave me a kit. She provided the yarn and pattern to make these super sweet mitts! I had plenty of yarn left over so I made myself a quicky shawl to match.
Name: Strawberry Shortcake Mitts
Pattern: Strawberry Mittens by SpillyJane.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Fingering
Weight: Fingering
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
Name: Strawberry Leftovers
Pattern: Diving in {recipe} by Mam'zelle Flo
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Fingering
Weight: Fingering
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
Ages ago another Knit Knacker Amber spun this breathtaking yarn and I bought it from her. I mean, look at it!! I didn't want to knit with it, I couldn't find something that seemed right for it until January. I knit the Ginkgo shawl and I love it!
Name: Ginkgo Coastal
Pattern: Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl by Maggie Magali
Yarn: Coast Handspun by Amber (yarnaholic)
Weight: Fingering
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
When I first became S.L.U.G. Queen, Queen Slugtoinette asked me if I could knit her a doll of her likening. Of course! I wasn't able to give it to her on her birthday, but rather at my birthday party and as you can see, she's beyond thrilled!
Name: SLUG Queen Marie Slugtoinette
Pattern: Marie Antoinette Knit Doll Pattern by Amy Gaines
Yarn: Scrap acrylic I had
Weight: Worsted
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
I'm on the call list for test knitting for one of my favorite designers, Lee Meredith (Leethal). In March, she sent out this hat pattern to be tested. I volunteered to make it in fingering, with little to no slouch for a man- my hunky husband.
Name: Barry
Pattern: Barry by Lee Meredith
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette, Rowan Scottish Tweed 4-Ply
Weight: Worsted
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
Every year, a local boutique has a silly, stunning, creative, festive Easter bonnet contest. As Queen, I entered and I won! I was awarded a $100 gift certificate. Woohoo! My bonnet has flowers, leaves, Easter eggs, chicks, bunnies and a slug or two.
Name: Passionflower Easter Bonnet
Pattern: My own
Yarn: Various yarn I had around the house.
Weight: Mostly worsted
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
Also, every year there is a fantastic art show dedicated to Jell-O. The current SLUG Queen always gives the benediction. I also entered this year by knitting with Jell-O. Well, sort of. Check out the link to read more about my adventures in wiggly, jiggling knitting.
Name: Knit 1, Jell-O 2
Pattern: My own
Yarn: Scrap Yarn and gelatin
Weight: Does Jell-O have a gauge?
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
Another Leethal test knit! I had bought the beautiful blue yarn last summer and still hadn't used it. When I saw I needed one or two more yarns for this shawl I went out and got the vibrant fuchsia to go with it. They look great together! I love this shawl- it reminds me of butterfly wings. I took the pictures at the Woodburn Tulip Festival.
Name: Robin
Pattern: Robin by Lee Meredith
Yarn: Madeline Tosh Merino Light
Weight: Fingering
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
And finally, I have this hat. When I did the test knitting for Lee Meredith, I was given credit to her pattern store in exchange. I bought this hat and used some yarn around the house. It needed more flare, so I needle felted hearts over the ears. Because of the style of the hat and the additional hearts, I call this my Amelia EarHeart hat.
Name: Amelia EarHEART
Pattern: Gentle on My Mind by Lee Meredith
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220
Weight: Worsted
See my Ravelry page for more pictures and details.
Well, that's it! I hope you enjoyed my knitting as much I as did making them. What's up next for me? I'm starting on a new Queen gown. It'll be my Old Queen gown, something I can retire into. I'd like to get back into spinning. I can't remember the last time I spun yarn. The Black Sheep Gathering is next month, I'm excited for that! I also was curious at how much yarn I knit in a year so I joined Knit Meter. You plug in your yardage and it adds it up for you (it would be great though if it was synced with Ravelry so you didn't have to do it twice.) The little gadget update automatically but as of today, I've knit 2.02 miles in 2013. That's pretty cool!
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