I really am horrid at updating this blog. :(
I got both the Lotus Blossom and the Gothic Revival shawls blocked; I'll take pictures of the finished pieces tomorrow.
I'll also post a finished sweater (for Bee!!); it's the Top-Down Baby Jacket* and two pairs of baby socks.
Anywho, the reason why I haven't updated is that we're getting ready to move to CA! San Diego, here we come!
*Note: This is linked to my Ravelry account, which is accessible to Ravelers only.
2/23/10
9/22/09
The GRS is done!
I finally finished the Gothic Revival Shawl; granted, it took me a while, but it's done!
The bind-off that was called for in the pattern is a stretchy bind-off. It took me a while to decide on what stretchy bind-off to choose from, but I eventually went with the bind-off that was found in Knitted Lace Triangles.
I had to change my tension greatly when I got to the bind-off; I normally knit tight, but since I wanted to try something different, I went a bit looser. Not only am I pleased with the results, but it did help with some knitting-related issues I have with my hands (My fingers didn’t hurt for a change, no carpal tunnel and no deQuervain’s* issues! Yay!).
All I have to do is block the shawl and it’ll be ready to go. I just need to get some blocking wires and blocking mats...
*Note: deQuervain's is inflammation in the sheath or tunnel that is around the tendons within the thumb (Think carpal tunnel for the thumb.).
The bind-off that was called for in the pattern is a stretchy bind-off. It took me a while to decide on what stretchy bind-off to choose from, but I eventually went with the bind-off that was found in Knitted Lace Triangles.
I had to change my tension greatly when I got to the bind-off; I normally knit tight, but since I wanted to try something different, I went a bit looser. Not only am I pleased with the results, but it did help with some knitting-related issues I have with my hands (My fingers didn’t hurt for a change, no carpal tunnel and no deQuervain’s* issues! Yay!).
All I have to do is block the shawl and it’ll be ready to go. I just need to get some blocking wires and blocking mats...
*Note: deQuervain's is inflammation in the sheath or tunnel that is around the tendons within the thumb (Think carpal tunnel for the thumb.).
6/20/09
Gothic Revival Shawl (or "Marie Revives from Boredom and School!")
Since binding off the Lotus Blossom, I took some time off from knitting (Basically, to let my hands have a break.).
During this interesting break, I've done several things:
1) Found out I was pregnant (I'm due in September!)!
1a) Newbie (That's the name for now; we have no clue who he or she is because he or she REFUSED to identify himself/herself with the last sonogram we went to.) says hello by kicking me. :)
2) Graduate from college (I iz edumacated, yo!)! I now have an Associate's in Web Technologies (After taking a year off, I'd like to go back for my Bachelor's in Information Systems; that depends on if/when The Husband and I have to move.).
3) Started on two knitting projects (I don't recommend that, especially if your attention span is as fleeting as mine).
4) Put in hardwood floors (Well, The Husband and the Father-in-law did.).
5) Had to replace our A/C unit (This was the most recent kerfuffle.)
The two projects: the Gothic Revival Shawl (found on Ravelry; click on link for more info) and a baby blanket (See? Aren't you glad I spilled the beans about the newest member of the clan before dropping this bit of knitting wonder?).
Eventually, I'll get pictures up (as well as something to help block everything that I've made so far). Apparently, that's not the only thing that's been falling behind in this house! I haven't even blocked the Lotus Blossom (I don't have a way of doing so for now; I'll have to find some cardboard or buy some blocking mats and lace blocking wires.).
In the meantime, I should be getting back to the GRS chart; I have to add two more pattern repeats somehow (Excel, here I come.).
During this interesting break, I've done several things:
1) Found out I was pregnant (I'm due in September!)!
1a) Newbie (That's the name for now; we have no clue who he or she is because he or she REFUSED to identify himself/herself with the last sonogram we went to.) says hello by kicking me. :)
2) Graduate from college (I iz edumacated, yo!)! I now have an Associate's in Web Technologies (After taking a year off, I'd like to go back for my Bachelor's in Information Systems; that depends on if/when The Husband and I have to move.).
3) Started on two knitting projects (I don't recommend that, especially if your attention span is as fleeting as mine).
4) Put in hardwood floors (Well, The Husband and the Father-in-law did.).
5) Had to replace our A/C unit (This was the most recent kerfuffle.)
The two projects: the Gothic Revival Shawl (found on Ravelry; click on link for more info) and a baby blanket (See? Aren't you glad I spilled the beans about the newest member of the clan before dropping this bit of knitting wonder?).
Eventually, I'll get pictures up (as well as something to help block everything that I've made so far). Apparently, that's not the only thing that's been falling behind in this house! I haven't even blocked the Lotus Blossom (I don't have a way of doing so for now; I'll have to find some cardboard or buy some blocking mats and lace blocking wires.).
In the meantime, I should be getting back to the GRS chart; I have to add two more pattern repeats somehow (Excel, here I come.).
1/16/09
I'm done!
I just finished the Lotus Blossom Shawl.
Instead of the bobble bind-off, I used a picot bind-off instead; personally, I prefer this bind-off than the bobbles. I'm not a fan of bobbles.
Anyway, I'll post pictures of it tomorrow. You'll get the BB and AB (Before Blocking and After Blocking) shots.
Now, I have to find my quilting pins; I may not have enough to block the shawl.
Instead of the bobble bind-off, I used a picot bind-off instead; personally, I prefer this bind-off than the bobbles. I'm not a fan of bobbles.
Anyway, I'll post pictures of it tomorrow. You'll get the BB and AB (Before Blocking and After Blocking) shots.
Now, I have to find my quilting pins; I may not have enough to block the shawl.
1/12/09
75% complete!
I am almost finished with the Lotus Blossom Shawl! YAY!!!
The yarn (Handpainted.com's Lace) nice to work with, but it gets fuzzy quick and it can be a challenge to unravel it if the strands are matted together.
Nonetheless, I'll be doing this shawl again; I'm quite pleased with how it's turned out (I'm sure I'll bite my tongue once I get to the bobbles; I've yet to learn how to make bobbles.).
The yarn (Handpainted.com's Lace) nice to work with, but it gets fuzzy quick and it can be a challenge to unravel it if the strands are matted together.
Nonetheless, I'll be doing this shawl again; I'm quite pleased with how it's turned out (I'm sure I'll bite my tongue once I get to the bobbles; I've yet to learn how to make bobbles.).
10/13/08
Lotus Blossom Shawl...yet again.
So far, I had to frog this goofy shawl three times.
Apparently, third time's the charm; I managed to get 87 rows before finding a goober of a booboo. :/
Needless to say, this Marie isn't a happy one.
I'm working my way to fixing this booboo (Thankfully, it didn't go down very far!), but I refuse to frog it again.
Grr.
Apparently, third time's the charm; I managed to get 87 rows before finding a goober of a booboo. :/
Needless to say, this Marie isn't a happy one.
I'm working my way to fixing this booboo (Thankfully, it didn't go down very far!), but I refuse to frog it again.
Grr.
5/19/08
A proposition like many others:
A warning: This isn't about knitting; it's about being a target for a scam.
I was recently sent an email from a "Geraldine Rodeger" from "Xlibris Corporation" about my interest in poetry and possibly self-publishing it.
Mind, I never have shared my poetry on this particular blog; I only share it with close friends and fellow church members.
Apparently, this person hit up more than yours truly; try Googling the name and you'll see what I mean.
In the meantime, here's the entire email, here for your amusement (No names have been changed to protect anyone, because it's a fraudulent name to begin with.):
Dear Marie,
Among your many endeavors, you mentioned in your Blogger.com profile that you are also into writing poetry. Have you considered putting these poems of yours together in a book of your own?
Self-publishing is one strong avenue to share your poetry with the world in book format. Not only do you gain worldwide distribution of your work through Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Amazon: bookstores may also want to have your book on their shelves with our new marketing services.
Please e-mail me for further inquiries on self-publishing.
Cheers,
Geraldine Rodeger
Xlibris Corporation
My reply, if the reader wishes to continue being amused.
Ms. Rodeger (If that's your real name.),
As much as I appreciate the cold call email (Otherwise known as searching through various keywords (Such as "poetry" and "photography," for example.), I will have to pass on using Xlibris Corporation. If I do plan on publishing my poetry, it'll be from a more legit source, such as a college newspaper or Zondervan (As if that will happen. I have more luck with the college newspaper!).
I do find it odd that you may have inadvertently targeted Christians in your scam (I might as well call it as I see it.). Needless to say, I'm more amused than annoyed; thank you for providing the proverbial cherry to my banana split of a day. Thank you!
Cheers,
Marie
I was recently sent an email from a "Geraldine Rodeger" from "Xlibris Corporation" about my interest in poetry and possibly self-publishing it.
Mind, I never have shared my poetry on this particular blog; I only share it with close friends and fellow church members.
Apparently, this person hit up more than yours truly; try Googling the name and you'll see what I mean.
In the meantime, here's the entire email, here for your amusement (No names have been changed to protect anyone, because it's a fraudulent name to begin with.):
Dear Marie,
Among your many endeavors, you mentioned in your Blogger.com profile that you are also into writing poetry. Have you considered putting these poems of yours together in a book of your own?
Self-publishing is one strong avenue to share your poetry with the world in book format. Not only do you gain worldwide distribution of your work through Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Amazon: bookstores may also want to have your book on their shelves with our new marketing services.
Please e-mail me for further inquiries on self-publishing.
Cheers,
Geraldine Rodeger
Xlibris Corporation
My reply, if the reader wishes to continue being amused.
Ms. Rodeger (If that's your real name.),
As much as I appreciate the cold call email (Otherwise known as searching through various keywords (Such as "poetry" and "photography," for example.), I will have to pass on using Xlibris Corporation. If I do plan on publishing my poetry, it'll be from a more legit source, such as a college newspaper or Zondervan (As if that will happen. I have more luck with the college newspaper!).
I do find it odd that you may have inadvertently targeted Christians in your scam (I might as well call it as I see it.). Needless to say, I'm more amused than annoyed; thank you for providing the proverbial cherry to my banana split of a day. Thank you!
Cheers,
Marie
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