Tidal Wave Socks

Summer of Socks is moving along quickly. I on the other hand am moving slowly with the sock knitting. But I managed to finish these socks that I started a few weeks ago.

Pattern: Tidal Wave Socks
Yarn: SWTC Tofutsies
Needles: Addi Turbo 12" circulars and KnitPicks Classic Circulars, both size 0

This yarn was a pleasure to knit with. It was a bit splitty but pretty easy to use with the KnitPicks Classic Circulars.

Podcasts

I've been listening to various craft related podcasts lately.

The majority are for knitting but there are a few for crocheting and spinning. Slowly I'm finding and listening to these casts.

A few favorites are:


Lime and Violet - These two yarn obsessed ladies are a hoot. The show is focused on knitting but they talk about everything else. A hint if you're listening with earplugs - keep the volume low because their laughter is loud, very loud.

Inspirational Wednesday - This podcast is ran by Adrienne and Toya and focuses on crafts in general. Very interesting listening.

Socks in the City - A podcast about socks, sock yarns, etc.

Basic Toe Up Sock Finished

I completed the sock class at Woolbearers a few weeks ago.

Project: Basic Toe Up Sock
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Yarn, color 64 Gold Hill
Needles: Addi Turbos, size 1

The class was a lot of fun and I picked up quite a few tips from Jessica who is a wonderful teacher. She posted a picture of the other sock students and myself on her Flickr site.

Now I'm working on finished the Tidal Wave Socks that I started weeks ago. Summer of Socks is well underway. I'm not doing as well as I wanted to but hopefully I can get a few more pairs completed.

Rockin' Girl Bloggers

Okay, fellow jersey girl Deneen has tagged me. She thinks I don't post enough to my blog. And she's right, I don't. Thanks Deneen, LOL!

So to make it very easy, I'm going to tag my CALPals who have blogs. They are a great bunch of ladies:

Sue at Good Yarns.
Andrea at Annie's Craft Corner.
Theresa at Theresa's Corner.
Nancy at Life's a Stitch for Nancy.
Lisa at Compulsive Hooker.

So there. Now all you gotta do is nothing or grab the button and tag five others who you think ar Rockin' Girl Bloggers.

Happy Birthday America

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Sock Class Day 2

I went to the second sock class on Sunday. As I stated earlier the instructor is Jessica and the class was held at my LYS Woolbearers. Again the time flew by. This portion of the class focused on picking up live stitches from the provisional cast on, then knitting in the round using magic loop. What a snap, I don't think I'll ever use dpn's again. I'm almost to the point where I'll begin the heel flap. I need to get moving with my knitting. Summer of Socks 2007 has begun and my goal is to get as many pairs of socks done during the three months that I can.

Runagogo Round Two

Yes, I crossed the finish line. Another completed. I actually finished awhile ago but I hadn't always been tracking my miles while walking. I go through pedometers like crazy.

But it feels good to be done and as a reward I treated myself to this luscious Cherry Tree Hill Lace Weight Yarn. What I'll make with it, I have no idea. I saw it, loved it and bought it. Okay I admit I bought it before completing the 100 miles. But I knew I'd finish and I did.

What a Weekend

Things have been busy again. I have to say the past few days have been wonderful. Friday I attended my cousin's wedding. It was held at Sinapi's Ceola Manor in Jefferson Valley, New York. We all stayed overnight at the Peekskill Inn in Peekskill NY. I am so happy for my cousin Shanay. She has been through a lot in her short lifetime. A few years ago after finishing law school she got real sick and was eventually diagnosed with Lupus. I remember when she took the bar exam she was on crutches. On a trip out of the country she injured her foot on the first day. That's just a few things that has happened all of the years. At the reception while dancing she popped her knee. They are supposed to be leaving today for the Bahamas. I know that she was seeing a doctor yesterday. Todd is in medical school and managed to get this week off. Anyway I wish Shanay and Todd the best of luck with their marriage and hope they have many years of happiness.

Here are a few pictures with my family:



My youngest son Thomas, my mom Ann, me and my oldest son Jamal.





My mom with her 4 of her 5 grandkids - my sons and my nieces Dashawn and Latreesha. My daughter Taneka didn't go to the wedding. She didn't have a babysitter. It was just as well because my grandkids went to a birthday party.






My sister Gail, my mom and me!

For more wedding pictures click here.








It was only a two hour drive up to the wedding and what made it really nice was that I drove my new car. I got it onThursday and I love it!





It's a 2007 Toyota Rav4. I've been wanting this vehicle for awhile. What I really like about it, is that it has third row seats, just perfect for Teon & Naseem.



Unfortunately though I have done basically no knitting or crocheting these past few days. But I'm about to head to Woolbearers for the 2nd toe up sock class.

Sock Class

As I mentioned yesterday, I signed up to take Jessica's toe up sock class today at Woolbearers. What a lot of fun it was. It was a pleasure meeting her and the other knitters. I can't believe how fast the time went. Today's class focused on creating a swatch, calculating how many stitches to cast on using the formula we were provided, using the provisional crochet cast on and doing a short row toe. Pretty easy. We did touch briefly on the magic loop technique of knitting with 1 circular needle, which is the method for these socks. Again, very easy. So I started my toe up sock using size 1 Addi Turbo circulars and some yummy Lorna's Laces shepherd sock yarn.

Here is a close up of my toe. I do need to practice a bit on short rows, my wraps and pick ups aren't as neat as I want them to be.


As much as I want to continue with these socks I got to get back to the shawlette, I'm almost there. But I will be ready to continue on at next week's class.

Rag Shop Closing

I just got an email that all Rag Shop Craft Stores are closing. I am totally bummed. There's one only a mile from me and I'm always there with my 40% off coupons buying baskets, candles, thread, etc. My youngest son was always giving me gift certificates and for my birthday and Christmas last year, I got a sewing machine with cover and some patterns and fabric (which I have yet to use BTW). But that's beside the point, the store is nearby and convenient. Oh well all good things come to an end. I will surely pop in there soon and stock up on some craft supplies. Hey maybe they will have some good deals on those Thomas the Tank Engine toys that I'm always buying for my grandson Teon.