tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343919892024-03-08T02:17:45.003+00:00....here she comes....Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-78626999731949874932010-04-28T09:06:00.003+01:002010-04-28T09:27:28.668+01:00Babies and PuppiesI just want to say Congratulations to my SIL she had a baby girl on Monday morning! The blanket will be given to her when she comes over in probably a bit under 2 months. I also have bits of a teddy bear I was supposed to make but never put together that I shall do for her as well since its pink! If I can find all the pieces that is!<br /><br />In knitting news I have finished the graphs on the arms of my cardi. Now I just need to finish knitting them to length knit the bands and then put it togther and its finished. Think I can do that all by christmas this year? HAHAHAH When I do manage to sit down and knit I remember why I love it so much and realise just how much I actually miss it. The feel of the wool/cotton whatever it is Im using slipping around my fingers and watching it get longer row by row its a good feeling of accomplishment. Not to mention the whole thought of having something to wear when finished is also a nice thought! :) So then why don't I do more? Easy there's always something else that needs doing first!<br />I've not been running the last week and a half because the dogs not been to well. I know bad excuse, leave him home and go do it on your own! Well I would apart from the fact I do not like leaving the dog home alone! I do if I HAVE to and hes fine I just don't LIKE to do it! His ear has been playing up and we took him in to get it looked at on Friday which we realised on Thursday because he never bothered it I just happend to catch sight of it not looking clever. So we were given some pills and told to come back this week so they could sedate him and clean it out and look properly since he wasnt letting them! Yes our puppy boy can be VERY stubborn when he wants to be, but he is a sweetheart! So we took him in yesterday and I had to leave him there. Oh I was so lost! I didnt know what to do! So I went shopping just so that I didnt have to come home. Finally I did and everything I was doing I kept expecting him to come running in to see what was going on! Finally we got to go pick him back up!! Nurse told me he was great, very well behaved, and so lovely. When they brought him out to us I honestly thought they were giving us the wrong dog. He looked so out of it. Well thats becauase he was. Took him until about 10 oclock to finally start acting normal!!! But he did figure out how to open the cupboard and take out his bag of biscuits and throw them on the floor trying to eat as many as he could before being found out! HAAHA This morning hes fine! Running around playing like nothings wrong. :) His ears been cleaned out and we were given some ear cleaner and drops to put in to clear up any bits that might be left. Also we gave his ears the clean this morning with the drops and he was such a good boy! Took them without to much of a fight! he did LIKE them but he also let us do it! :)<br />I must go and do my exercises now. Joy oh Joy! hahaJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-15815882736624300322010-03-29T10:42:00.002+01:002010-03-29T10:57:25.777+01:00Running MadI finished the baby blanket for SIL but I still havent washed and dried it.. OOPS! I really need to do that so we can send it off! Then I started a pair of socks. Because who wants to knit a winter cardi that she cant wear just yet? Okay more its to big to pull out and I just wanted something small and easy. But of course I start knitting the socks and refuse to admit what I know 70sts is to big for me. I need something smaller. Then add that its a lace pattern its going to be far to big. UGH! so after 17 (think thats what it was) rows I finally admitted I just needed to rip it out and start over! 17 rows normally wouldnt be that bad of a thing, but that took me all day to get done in between stopping the dog eating the ball of wool and playing with him. See why I said I wanted something small and easy? :) And nope Im not complaining I love me some puppy! So Ive started over but I only have the cuff done which is 3 rows! HAHA<br />I watched New Moon and it then made me pull out Eclipse and start to read it. I NEED to know whats going to happen. Im still upset that Breaking Dawn isnt out on paperback yet. I dont really like hard back books as the dont "match" with my other books which are all paperback. Anyways I keep picking the book up every free second to read a page or two and since OH was home this weekend I got a couple of chapters read while he entertained puppy boy instead! woo hoo!<br />So last week we didnt go running, Tyson had a very dodgy tummy and took a couple days to get right so I decided best just give him a break and of course that was the perfect excuse to give me a break as well! HAHA So back on it this morning we were out there running along happily thinking I was tracking our run and pace! Im not really sure what happened but it wasnt saved! I paused and ended the workout like normal and then went to check it out and it wasnt saved!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO We took the same route as we did the last time we ran on Friday before and that was 3.37 miles so as it was the same we did that again. Only problem is we did run faster, as we spent more time running this time then taking our walking breaks! So I havent a clue our best mile. THAT STINKS!!<br />Anyways Ill leave you with a funny photo of my sweet puppy! :) This was taken yesterday while we were all at the park, he was concentrating very hard on the choccie drop that was being offered if he sat still. There are others where he was trying to jump and get it but this one just made me laugh. His big slobber jaws get stuck behind his teeth so they show and we just laugh. Didnt even know I got this shot until we got home and were looking at them.<br /><a title="DSC_0636fix by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4472250373/"><img alt="DSC_0636fix" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4472250373_afb6dded9c.jpg" width="500" height="361" /></a>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-89346122405757905052010-03-15T15:30:00.003+00:002010-03-15T15:58:03.316+00:00Im ALIVE!Wow, I dont really know where to begin! Its been nearly 5 months since updating here last. Theres so much that has happened and at the same time so little has happened!<br />I finished the scarfs and the pair of socks (that I forgot to photograph!) for christmas. Everyone loved their gifts. Always makes me happy when they do! Ive finished the body of the cardi and then Ive started to sleeves I just havent finished. I am nearly finished crocheting a baby blanket for OH sister who is due shortly. So really I need to get a movin and finish that!! Heres a photo of the baby blanket:<br /><a title="67733397 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4435720698/"><img alt="67733397" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4435720698_75f2a395a0_o.jpg" width="480" height="640" /></a><br />Its much bigger now and Im nearly done but trying to decided if I should go buy one more ball of cotton yarn so I can make it a bit longer. When I work on it it goes rather quickly but I dont always keep it at hand.<br />At the end of October (which this is the main reason Ive been so quiet!) we picked up a puppy:<br /><a title="pooch by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4028657817/"><img alt="pooch" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/4028657817_16c1b53de1_m.jpg" width="168" height="240" /></a><br />Hes kept us VERY busy! And hes the main reason my knitting has suffered and Ive been so quiet on here. NO I AM NOT COMPLAINING!!! I love our little boy very much!<br /><a title="47930331 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4434945259/"><img alt="47930331" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4434945259_8461f51ec8_o.jpg" width="600" height="401" /></a><br />Come on, who couldnt resist and love a face like that? :) We are very lucky becuases he is a VERY good puppy! Doesnt chew the house up, he is house trained, can walk nicely on a lead, sits, stays, lays down, gives you his paw, high five, speaks, and can be trusted off lead as long as other dogs arent around. Hes really good and just wants to play with other dogs but he forgets hes a puppy and not all dogs want to play with him, not to mention he forgets his manners and completely ignores us calling him back! I know he just wants to play! Hes nice to the mail man in fact when we see him walking he wants to always go over and say hello! He understands Daddys home and gets VERY excited to go greet him at the door. Hes a good puppy and normally is a pretty quiet dog. Still remember the first time he barked, he scared us! Thought something was wrong! Since its been warming up Ive been going out running and he comes along with me. Then we get these nice peaceful times where hes not trying to constantly get us to play, and even that we dont mind.<br /><a title="74556723 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4434945695/"><img alt="74556723" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4434945695_ab88651b1c.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a><br />Thats his favorite toy. Hes had it since we first got him. When you think hes forgotten about it he pulls it out and wont leave it alone for days.<br />So thats what Ive been doing lately. I will try to update more often but sometimes its finding the time to sit down and update. Will take proper photos of the baby blanket before I send it to the Mum as well. And will TRY to finish my cardi even if its coming up to summer and I wont be able to wear it I want it sorted for next winter! Thinking ahead since I planed to have it for this winter but failed miserably! Ive not given up on knitting its just taken a back seat. Same as Ive not given up on running!<br />Right need to go feed our little monster! Hope to see you all back soon with another update!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-79784991852087094432009-10-20T13:50:00.002+01:002009-10-20T14:05:12.878+01:00About time to update!Wow Ive got so much to update I dont even know where to begin! :)<br />So Ill start with scarves! I got the third Victorian Lace Christmas scarf completed.<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1348 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4029406216/"><img alt="HPIM1348" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4029406216_b340f2a99f_o.jpg" width="378" height="336" /></a><br />And I have started the fourth and final one. Only have two repeats so far I really must knit faster!<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1349 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4028651201/"><img alt="HPIM1349" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/4028651201_fd06ef768c_o.jpg" width="210" height="196" /></a><br />Then my camping socks have been put to the side in order to do everything else. OOPS! But I do have one complete and the other started so they wont take long to finish off once I go back. (whenever that may be!)<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1346 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4029406156/"><img alt="HPIM1346" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4029406156_0fdeaf3db4_o.jpg" width="315" height="210" /></a><br />My Glasgow Lace sweater has been put to the side in order to get scarves (and a cardi) knit. Im thinking of just edging the arm holes and leave as is. We will see once I go back to it.<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1341 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4028651005/"><img alt="HPIM1341" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4028651005_e91d3bb690_o.jpg" width="341" height="533" /></a><br />Then I started to knit myself a big squishy cardi. I LOVE IT! But have put it to the side in order to get my xmas knitting done.<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1351 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4029406324/"><img alt="HPIM1351" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4029406324_defaf88f08_o.jpg" width="366" height="447" /></a><br />thats the left front close up. The right front will look the same. Im having trouble keeping myself from picking it back up to finish it. I love the look so far. :) And its goiing to be SOOO WARM!<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1353 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/4028651347/"><img alt="HPIM1353" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/4028651347_a6f7192dac_o.jpg" width="374" height="446" /></a><br /><br />So I have one scarf I need to finish and start and finish a pair of socks and then block the two scarves Ive just knit. Ive already washed and blocked the first two scarves. I will finish before christmas its just I might have trouble staying focused because Ive got acouple of wips going all at the same time. I dont like that! I will make sure once I get my knitting done and finish with the little stash I have, I will be making sure not to get a stash going again! This whole half finished project just is not cutting it. I want to finish everything NOW! hah :)<br />Oh and I felted my Thermal. NOT HAPPY!!! i loved that sweater. All that means is I will have to knit another one for myself. ERM just not right now! To much else on the go! Now I must go and KNIT!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-21447869171154882702009-08-27T15:59:00.002+01:002009-08-27T16:08:38.423+01:00Sock it to me update!My Glasgow Lace sweater is coming along, well actually thats not entirely true! Its sitting in my WIP box at the moment. Not because its being naughty and not knitting up properly its because we went away camping for the weekend and I couldnt take it with me as I was afraid of either leaving it there or messing it up! So instead I took some sock yarn and started a new sock. :) I have finished the back and almost finished the front of the sweater just have about an hour (probably not even that long honestly!) left to work on it and then I can start the arms.<br /><a title="HPIM1253 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3862340026/"><img alt="HPIM1253" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3862340026_e4b6e292e2_o.jpg" width="181" height="321" /></a><br />These are the Vog Socks from knitty.com I actually finished this one last night and was going to start back on the sweater but when I tried it on was far to big! I knew there was going to be issues with it anyways while I was knitting tthe gusset and heel but I just decided not to listen to my inner knitter and contiued to go ahead and knit on it. Well I forgot to take a photo last night when I tried it on becauses I instantly ripped it out! I have decided to just do a short row heel on it and not bother with a gusset and heel flap. Once I finish this bad boy up (which shouldnt take to long! as they are only ankle socks anyways) I will be going back to finish the sweater. After the sweater Im going to knit one more scarf then this socks mate then the final scarf.<br />Right I must go and knit this sock if I want to hurry up and knit my sweater! :) Plan is to get the sweater one scarf and sock finished by end of September. I should be able to as long as I dont go off knitting for a bit again.Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-56234390838330425522009-08-07T13:31:00.002+01:002009-08-07T13:48:28.521+01:00Im on a roll!<a title="HPIM1191 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3797314251/"><img alt="HPIM1191" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3797314251_e1b5fe7460_o.jpg" width="236" height="360" /></a> Front<br /><br /><a title="Image1 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3797314339/"><img alt="Image1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3797314339_1b872e944d_o.jpg" width="275" height="417" /></a> Back<br /><br />Specs:<br />Travelers Stocking by Nancy Bush from Knitting on the Road<br />2.75mm dpns<br />Some wool that I got onsale from hipknits and lost the band so forget what it is. SORRY! but its lovely<br />Time frame June 8th to August 5th<br />Took my time to finish these because I took a break to knit the two of four xmas scarfs.<br />I slightly changed the pattern by cutting 10 stitches out and then not knitting the longer leg I dont do long socks thats why. Im very happy with these. :)<br /><br />I didnt want to start another scarf I felt like being selfish again so I cast on Glasgow Lace by Sharon Shoji from Interweave Knits Fall 2006<br /><a title="Image2 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3798130098/"><img alt="Image2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3798130098_70d4bcb228_o.jpg" width="313" height="158" /></a><br />Its a really easy pattern to follow and Im loving it so far. :)<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1185 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3798129926/"><img alt="HPIM1185" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3798129926_97f91d4099_o.jpg" width="500" height="264" /></a><br />Knit using Sirdar Calico its a cotton acrylic mix and its really nice feeling. Added the ribbed bottom instead of the shell boarder in tthe pattern, theres nothing wrong with it I just prefer things a bit more "solid" looking. Knitting up nice and quickish. The only other change Im going to make is that I will be knitting it longer.<br />Have a great weekend everyone and happy crafting/relaxing!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-72188953394370323412009-08-04T13:49:00.002+01:002009-08-04T13:56:23.378+01:00Remember that top I made?Remember back to the begining of summer when went on a bit of a sewing binge? but never actually completed anything? Yeah you nearly forgot too huh? :) Well I did actually finish the shorts and the top I was working on. No you may not see the shorts they look horrible! I need to rip them to bits and resew them without the pleats but that will have to go on waiting for a very long time Im still mad at them!<br />The top I finished that ages ago and was waiting and waiting to sew on some buttons to the back finally I seen it sitting in my drawer and decided to stop being lazy get my buttons and quickly sew them on so I could wear it. Well here you are! :)<br /><a title="HPIM1180 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3788786748/"><img alt="HPIM1180" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3788786748_db8655e359_o.jpg" width="270" height="337" /></a><br />My top finally finished! And Im wearing it. Its a burda pattern from one of their magazines I cant remember its been that many weeks (months?) ago. I like it! In fact if summer werent nearly over then I would probably make another couple of these to add to my summer stash of clothes. but alas Im sat here in this top with a cardi on as wel so its not really the weather for the top but I do like it! :)<br />Now to make a top thats got sewn in arms that actually look/fit properly! With the colder weather I need some sleeved tops and I need to make them work! for some reason mine never fit and thats the main reason I dont sew many tops/dresses that have sleeves... in fact all but one Ive made Ive thrown out Ive been so annoyed. Of course you dont see those because Im to embarassed to show!<br />Right Im nearly finished with my sock just got the toe to go so Im off to go knit! :)Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-90247396766428209052009-07-30T20:13:00.002+01:002009-07-30T20:20:28.106+01:00Ive got pictures if you have time<a title="HPIM1175 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3772223229/"><img alt="HPIM1175" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3772223229_257d8f5d84_o.jpg" width="370" height="250" /></a><br />I finished my first scarf just need to give it a proper good block. I will probably do that when I get them all finished. :)<br /><a title="HPIM1174 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3772223321/"><img alt="HPIM1174" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3772223321_47976c4a3c_o.jpg" width="341" height="266" /></a><br />And Im nearly finished with the second scarf!<br />These are from Victorian Lace Today they are the Double Boarder Scarf. The pattern is easy enough to remeber and they are flying off the needles considering I seem to pick them up only now and again. once I finish this second scarf I WILL be taking a break to finish my other sock. I just wanted to start these becauses usually I panic that I wont finish my xmas knitting in time. But I know this year I wll finish in plenty of time.<br />I really should update the blog more but its so much easier writting a message to twitter then sitting down and updating here so just look at my twitter feed to see what I am up to daily. :)<br />BTW yes I have still been behaving and have not yet started to read the third book of the twilight series I really am holding out until the fourth comes out on paperback trust me its hard though! I watched the movie though the other day again. :) I think thats being good as thats only the second time I seen it. I actually prefer the book to the film. the film is good and I did enjoy rewatching it but I just think the book offers that something more to you. :) Mind you it may be becauses I LOVE to read anyways.<br />Right Ive got a scarf to finish!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-69433474547324296752009-07-10T07:44:00.003+01:002009-07-10T07:51:16.450+01:00Quickly QuicklyI finished the first of my Travelers Socks from Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush<br /><a href="http://twitpic.com/9oqnz">http://twitpic.com/9oqnz</a><br />Sorry I just took that the other day and put it in twitter instead of flickr so its just a link instead of a pic. but go look! :) I cast on 70 stitches did the first bit of the pattern decreased 2 stitches and then did the first chart for the leg and then went ahead and did the heel and foot plain. I was going to bring the pattern down the top of the foot but in tthe end decided to just leave it plain and show off the colours of the wool. :)<br />Ive also started my Christmas Knitting... yep you heard that right starting in July!<br /><a href="http://twitpic.com/9tii2">http://twitpic.com/9tii2</a><br />Its the Double Border Scarf from Victorian Lace Today. I read about trying to get your head around the pattern and remembering what side is supposed to be what row from Ravelry. And once I realised thats where people were having issues I made sure to note which was which and Ive been knitting happily away on it. :) will be making 4 of these and I will be very happily sick of the pattern just like I was with the Melon Scarfs I knit 2 years ago! :) Using some very nice King Cole Anti Tickle Merino 100% New Wool for these that I got off of ebay. Its really nice! I will have to get more for some other projects when Im finshed and Ive knit my other sock and two cardigans Ive got planned... *sigh* not enough hours in the day to get all the knitting done I want!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-61388859259100430742009-06-22T13:37:00.002+01:002009-06-22T13:47:15.046+01:00Honeycomb Mossish is finished!I finished my Honeycomb vest on Sunda June 21st.<br /><a title="honeycomb by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3649784231/"><img alt="honeycomb" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3649784231_ec8ef14e42_o.jpg" width="295" height="426" /></a><br />I like it. I did learn one thing though verigated yarn isnt really me. I do solids! Well at least for tops and things that I am going to wear solids are for me. Ill wear this and I like the way it turned out its just well all those colours arent really my thing in one top. like I said, Im a solids sorta gal.<br />Pattern is <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATThoneycomb.html">Honeycomb from Knitty</a><br />Yarn is Patons Vintage<br />Needles were 3.5mm circulars.<br />Knit in the round up to armholes then knit side to side.<br />Now I dont know if I should knit me sock I started or cast on for another Oblique that I have yarn for... hm the options! Ill go watch some tennis and thing about it. :)Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-15528637306462422272009-06-11T20:06:00.003+01:002009-06-11T20:29:27.593+01:00Vest Socks and Hair! What a combo...Im sorry this is really a bit late when I said I wanted to show off my knitting a week ago! OOPS I can only say sorry!<br />Ive been knitting on Honeycomb from knitty. To prove I FINALLY took some pictures! Im ready to split for the front and back, which means Im nearly done! WOO HOO lets see if I can do this in a reasonable amount of time. Really I am taking far to long on this then is really needed. Maybe I should stop doing everything else that I do and just sit down and knit huh? Because when I do I fly away with it!<br /><a title="HPIM1159 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3615962319/"><img alt="HPIM1159" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3615962319_6129e78f34_o.jpg" width="460" height="435" /></a><br />Its a highly textured vest. and I think it looks really good. I wont lie, I was seriously worried that i wasnt going to look nice when I had first started but I think its turned out to look okay.<br /><a title="HPIM1160 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3615962349/"><img alt="HPIM1160" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3615962349_6fddfecbae_o.jpg" width="257" height="190" /></a><br />Then for some reason on Monday I decided to start a pair of socks. Because one project that was going a bit slow wasnt enough for me to be upset about not being done! Im not a person who has a load of projects on the go at once. But I started the socks anyways!<br /><a title="HPIM1165 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3616844365/"><img alt="HPIM1165" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3616844365_ab2dbcf55c_o.jpg" width="289" height="244" /></a><br />As you see they are the Travelers Stockings by Nancy Bush. I cut 10 stitches out because I dont want them overly long and Im also changing to have the second bit of the pattern to continue all the way down the leg and foot. And lets hope by doing that I dont run out of wool! HAHA Which of course has also needed me to cut the 10 stitches out of the second chart. Ive worked it out in my head that its going to be alright and I want to finish my vest before I do all of that sock. :)<br />Lastly I want to show off my new hair cut! Ive wanted to cut all my hair off for some time now and keep talking myself out of it. Finally yesterday I just went and done it. :) I love it! Its been about 6 years since Ive had short hair, so its still slightly odd and I keep playing with it and looking at it. But yep it gets my seal of approval! *seal clapping and noises*<br /><a title="hair1 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3616780928/"><img alt="hair1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3616780928_5be7d102d6_o.jpg" width="294" height="338" /></a><br />Right now I need to go and knit this vest! Take care and knit on!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-26851033857695577852009-06-03T19:56:00.003+01:002009-06-03T20:28:28.759+01:00Exercise mad?I know that this is my knitting blog. Well actually this is my only blog, not really sure why I made that sentence sound like I had more then one? This post however isnt about knitting. SORRY! I swear I will get to posting about my honeycomb vest its coming along and looks good as well...<br />If you bother to follow my twitter updates you will know that I was walking/running 5 miles a day 4-5 days a week and have now pushed it to 6. I have never been one to exercise. Shoot you were hard pushed to see me do any sort of sporty activity in school once I hit my teens! I looked at it as my way to be a rebel! But now my gym teachers would be impressed that I am actually running and doing things! Dont get me wrong I was never overly lazy I just didnt do enough and ate way to much so was a bit larger then perhaps I should have been. :) I walk mostly every where that I go and still do now.<br />My wonderful other half about a year ago went on a mad health kick. I say mad because he went full on with it, exercising every day on the treadmill eating a proper healthy diet, doiing all the things your supposed to do and doing very and is still doing very well with it. He looks GREAT! And Im not just saying that because I love him and he is my OH Im saying it because its true! But about 3 years ago I started cutting rubbish out of my diet. Like eating loads of chocolate a day not drinking loads of Sprite changing that to water juice and diet coke. Then I started changing other things and I lost a lot of weight over that period of time. Of course all of that is great he was looking better and better by the day and I looked good myself but I wanted to look as toned as he was! And I shouldnt forget that when I started to have a go on the treadmill I stopped going out every day doing the grocery shopping so therefor loosing my exercise, so decided to just have a walk on the treadmill instead. I started slowly and every time was pushing myself more and more. I never thought I would say this but I LOVE IT!<br />My motivation is looking every day at the OH and seeing what great hard work looks like and knowing that if he can do it then by golly so can I!!! So I get on in the mornings and either watch something on the telly or turn the music on and turn it up and just go for it. I start with a half mile walk at 5.5mi/hr and then start runing at 6.7mi/hr for 4 miles then back it down to 5.5mi/hr for another mile and then the last half a mile I slow it down until I get to 6 miles and I stop. I always feel great when I finish and Im glad that I do it. I have the weekends off and am "lazy" and then I now end up having a day off during the week as well because I did find trying to do 5 days in a row to be just to much for my legs and I was tooooooo tired come the weekend to want to move and thats not good! Usually I cant wait for monday morning because sometimes I end up wanting to get up and go for a run on the weekends but I make myself relaxe I dont want to get to the stage I dont enjoy it any more!<br />Anyways the whole point of all of this is because for the first time today in a very long time I ENJOYED going shopping for clothes! Before I changed my diet (didnt set out to loose weight that was the added benefit to myself) I was a size UK18-20 I am now a size UK10-12 depending what it is and how I want it to fit most of the stuff I got today was a 10. But last week I got a couple of things that were 12 it depends how its cut and how I want it to fit. Bought my first ever pair of skinny jeans today and when I tried them on felt like a dork because I couldnt stop checking myself out in the mirror!! HAHAHAH Got a dress and again couldnt stop checking out my legs in the mirror! Its great! :) Weight wise Im pretty much the same its just everything is finally shapping up nicely and looking good.<br />Im sorry this post was all about me me me and hopefully it doesnt sound like<em> </em>I am bragging because Im not! I am just happy that I am not so lazy any more and actually feel great about being so active.<br /><br />**btw Nikki I stay on as long as I do (take just under an hour) because I got good music going or I want to finish the program I am watching on telly when both of those fail its because I know I can do it and Im just going to keep going that and Mark is GREAT motivation!!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-25739166092971097302009-05-20T19:43:00.002+01:002009-05-20T19:53:11.772+01:00Crochet Pink Thang is DONE and GOOD!I finished my crochet top.. My very first crochet top at that! Ive crocheted blankets before but never something to be worn. WOO HOO! I like the way it turned out too! I may have had trouble with the top section taking four days to figure out something that then only took two to complete (would have been one day but I didnt have enough time to sit and do it all!)<br /><a title="crochettop1 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3549592232/"><img alt="crochettop1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3549592232_4f04b9ba0b_o.jpg" width="318" height="481" /></a><br />Going to have to get a black tank and a black long sleeved top to go under it for summer/winter I just dont think a black top with short sleeves goes very well. Im really happy with how this turned out and I will have a go at other crochet patterns now and not be scared of them. Becauses well, I CAN DO IT! Sorry Im really impressed with myself.<br /><a href="http://www.interweavecrochet.com/issue/2009/materials-spring09.asp#Forest-Flower-Pullover">Forest Flower Pullover by Kirstin Omdahl</a> its the cover design of <a href="http://www.interweavecrochet.com/">Interweave Crochet Spring 2009</a><br />It was Bernat Satin in pink that my mother sent me back in the winter that I used. 4mm and 4.5mm crochet hook. 4mm for the body and joining yolk to the body and a 4.5mm for the motifs.<br />Once I understood what I was doing I found it straight forward and easy to do. But sometimes I need to walk away and come back to understand.<br />Started April 24th and finished May 20th.<br /><br />I also got a load of yarn from <a href="http://www.kempswoolshop.com/">www.kempswoolshop.com</a> was delivered to me the very next day 2 balls of sock yarn and enough for 3 projects. Ive already casted on and have started one! :) I will write up about all of that in another post but for now I just had to show off my newly crochet top!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-4906671168719466142009-05-14T10:55:00.002+01:002009-05-14T11:01:10.480+01:00you expected it to be finished didnt you?Ive still been busily crocheting away on my top but theres not really a difference then what you see in the picture from the post below. A bit like knitting where the front and back are the same so you dont bother photographing it. I still havent gone back to finish sewing my top. I really need to but over cast slightly cold days dont really inspire me to finish sewing a sleeveless hopefully light floaty top!<br />Once I finish a couple more rows. Actually I think I have 2 left?!? I will then get to start the yolk of the sweater this is where things will turn umm fun? Because it goes to following a chart. HELP!! What have I gotten into?!? I havent ever crocheted something more then a square or rectangle but now Im supposed to not only shape something but follow a chart while doiing it... ERR I forsee ALOT of yelling at myself in the near future. Oh well it will be worth it because it is a pretty top Im trying to make. :)<br />Okay I should go and brush my hair (its still wrapped in the towel) and then got some cleaning to do (I hate cleaning the bathroom...) and then I got to make myself some lunch and only after all of that do I get to crochet... So I better get cracking! No wonder this seems to be taking ages ! hehe...<br />Have a great day!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-4153681434850259672009-04-30T12:40:00.002+01:002009-04-30T12:58:07.826+01:00Spring time fun!I really need to stop putting things off. Ive got no excuse for it other then just deciding to go and do other things instead or not wanting to form proper sentences. Actually do I ever form proper sentences even what I think I want too?!??<br />Anyways!<br />I finished my Spring Time Hippos a week ago.. LOOK!<br /><a title="HPIM1121 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3485197277/"><img alt="HPIM1121" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3485197277_9650bed1a1_o.jpg" width="235" height="297" /></a><br />Arent they pretty? I am still very upset at one of them for making me knit and rip and reknit and rerip the heel of it.. But Im getting over it because they are finished! So comfy too! :)<br />Some information for you one these cutie patooties!<br />Pattern is <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTpomatomus.html">Pomatomus by Cookie A</a><br />Yarn is Wendy Happy 75% Bamboo 25% Nylon in colour Aquarius (I didnt realise they were named for star signs until I went to look something up I just liked the colours! Im a Capricorn)<br />Knit on 2.25mm DPNS my purple ones that Im madly in love with becauses they are purple!<br />This is the second time Ive knit this pattern and I still loved it this time round. They took AGES to do becauses I started out kniting on them only one day a week and then finally took them up as my main knitting project and finished them right away (well after fighting the heel on tthe second sock for forgetting where I was!) I would knit this pattern over and over its just pretty to me! :)<br /><a title="HPIM1122 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3486012220/"><img alt="HPIM1122" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3486012220_94bfdec299_o.jpg" width="268" height="321" /></a><br />see even they are in love with each other! :)<br /><br />Im currently crocheting the cover project of the current Interweave Crochet. Its going smoothly after adjusting the amount of stitches I started with. I for some reason had it like 20 some odd inches long and it werent supposed to be that long so Ive adjusted and now goiing smoothly along. Almost finished with the front bottom half to go and do the same thing for the back bottom half. :) Okay here have a look...<br /><a title="HPIM1129 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3485197479/"><img alt="HPIM1129" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3485197479_de471c4879_o.jpg" width="347" height="231" /></a><br />This is Bernat Satin and is 100% Acrylic, my mom sent it to me as a gift. And its lovely... but she sent me the grey I made the Feb Lady sweater from to go with it and Im not using the two together so this pink on its own is very umm PINK can you dye acrylic yarn without ruining it and with it actaully taking?? Im not sure what colour I will do it but Im sure when I finish I will want to change the colour my mom is cool with me doing this, I didnt want to hurt her feelings! But I just need to know if it will work before I waste the money....<br /><br />Also last night I traced out a shirt pattern and today I washed the material its currently drying. So hopefully I will be cutting that out soon and start sewing that up and have a new summer shirt. I do still need to trace out the shorts that I want to do and wash the material for those but that will wait till later.<br /><br />Have a good day and Ill be back when I finish something else to show! :)Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-10235484121085600132009-04-15T13:15:00.002+01:002009-04-15T13:24:34.828+01:00Springs here...<a title="HPIM1103 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3443852105/"><img alt="HPIM1103" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3443852105_f686ca28c4_o.jpg" width="185" height="345" /></a><br />I finially finished my first sock at the beg of the week after starting these back in Feb!! BUT beforee you think I am a slow knitter I was only knitting on these one day a week! So thats why its taking so long. Now they have moved to my main (and only) knitting project. Thats why Ive got the first one finished and the second nearly half way there after thinking I was at the heel starting that and only then realising Im an idiot and need to rip it back out and add one more repeat. Mind you I could have left it but I would have had a VERY short leg on one of them! :)<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1110 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3443852195/"><img alt="HPIM1110" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3443852195_e130a3fb8e_o.jpg" width="239" height="154" /></a><br />Start of the second one up to the need for the last repeat.<br />BTW these are <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTpomatomus.html">Pomatomus By Cookie A</a><br />I made them before in all white and they are my fav socks so when I bought this yarn as a christmas gift to myself I knew exactly what pattern to make and couldnt wait to cast on so was rather amused that I waited until Feb to actually start!<br />Alright Im going to go and knit on the socks but I want to start pulling out my sewing machine again and Ive got a really cute wee bag I would like to make and Ive got tracing paper to finally trace out those shorts I want to make as well.... To much to do when I am being to lazy instead! OOPS! Right off now! Catch you all later!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-9091098640907439102009-04-08T13:11:00.003+01:002009-04-08T13:23:04.008+01:00Finished Santeney!<a title="Image1 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3423149653/"><img alt="Image1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3423149653_06db7ecd1f_o.jpg" width="236" height="475" /></a><br />my finished vest! Its so comfy and I like it! :)<br />Its <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTsanteney.php">Santeney from Knitty</a><br />knit in one peice with 4.5mm needles using Bernat Cotton Tots Solid that was sent to me from my mom in this very pretty blue.<br />Started on March 17 2009<br />Finished on April 1 2009<br />I could have finished it before then but I kept setting it to the side instead of just doing it. I love it though! Im happy with the way it turned out! I knitted the neck band on instead of casting off the neck stitches. I also short row wrapped the shoulder shaping so that I didnt have to break and rejoin any yarn. theres only one big seam on the right hand shoulder. I love it theres my verdict!<br />BTW I seem to Twitter more then blog these days but I swear I havent given up on this blog I just find it easier to type up a quick 140 character twitter!<br />Also I have started to walk/run 5 days a week. Ive been doiing good I hope to stay motivated and keep going with it! I tweet what I do when I finish it so I think that alone should keep me goiing! :)<br />Alright gotta go get some other stuff done now.. Ill try and pop in more often to here!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-23582914522660325492009-03-19T13:19:00.003+00:002009-03-19T13:36:47.947+00:00Shes Alive!!Wow wheres the time flown too??? I swear theres been a few times thatt Ive wanted to sit down and write something but Ive gotten busy doing something else Ive just not. Well that and the fact Ive not been knitting anything or what I have knit Ive ripped out! Kind of took a nice break and read 2 book instead. Felt good and feels good to be knitting again! :)<br /><a title="HPIM1093 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3368043764/"><img alt="HPIM1093" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3368043764_f39f12da71_o.jpg" width="485" height="194" /></a><br />That would be what I am knitting now! Its the <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring09/PATTsanteney.php">Santeney Vest</a> from the current knitty. Im using cotton yarn 4.5mm needles and started the bottom ribbing in twisted rib and decided to continue that up the front middle to try and keep it from grown too much like cotton can! Im also knitting this in the round because I have a thing about seaming if I dont have to! More if I dont want to (and really thats the case!).<br /><a title="HPIM1094 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3367219679/"><img alt="HPIM1094" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3367219679_ed84e48f08_o.jpg" width="419" height="182" /></a><br />The back and the center four stitches are knit through the back again to try and pull it in and keep from stretching too much.<br />Easy quick mindless telly knitting, now if I could just hury up and finish it! The colour is actually a realy nice baby blue not whats being shown in the pics kinda silvery looking but it is not!<br /><br />Dont forgett I am on Twitter and you can either follow me over there or read on the side bar I do try and update that with mindless ramblings about what Ive been doing.<br /><br />Also the two books I read one was The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. Really enjoyed reading that and would recomend it. I had it for a while sitting on the book shelf and picked it up then couldnt put it down. Its three stories going on at one time but dealing with different times and they all have to do with each other. It is not as confussing as Ive just made it sound I promise! But I do say it was a good read and would recommend it to you. :) The other book I read was P.S. I love you by Cecelia Ahern. Okay I have to admit I seen the film ages ago and have had the book even longer but only just read it. Why do people insist on changing so much about the books when making films? i found them to be similar but so completely different from each other. Go and get the book and read! I really enjoyed it. I didnt cry my eyes out like I did while watching the movie (mind you I did feel like crying loads that day though) but it was still touching! So both books were good and I would say when and if you fancy a nice read either is good. Are they life changing books? Lets not be silly! But are they lovely books? Of course! :)<br /><br />Right got to go clean up my lunch dishes (tuna pasta) and then I want to get back to my vest. :) Have a lovely day! Its a nice one here again. Not as sunny as yesterday but nice all the same. :)Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-26366978656071730202009-02-12T19:26:00.003+00:002009-02-12T19:33:13.596+00:00Purple goodness turns Thermal<a title="thermal by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3272013498/"><img alt="thermal" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3272013498_d21d5936cf_o.jpg" width="254" height="303" /></a><br /><br />IVE FINISHED!!! Okay so I need to go and buy some buttons and sew them on but Ive finished me knitting! Its so squishy and comfortable to wear and warm! :)<br />It took longer then I wanted to get this finished but small needles and life getting in the way does that sometimes huh?<br />The pattern was Thermal from <a href="http://www.knitty.com/">www.knitty.com</a> and I used Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering weight yarn bought from <a href="http://www.getknitted.com/">www.getknitted.com</a> in Plum Line. The both together as you can see made a lovely sweater. Would I use the yarn again? YEP! Would I make the pattern again? Yep! Would I do the pattern in the same colour? No! Only becauses I dont fancy the same looking sweater. hehe.. But I would make it in another colour they have some very pretty colours to choose from.<br /><br />Oh and Ive joined Twitter! No I didnt join up becausee of YarnHarlot (though she didnt help!) Ive been following a couple of people after watching Jonathon Ross the night Steven Fry was on it and then was following those two and a couple others and for ease of following the twitters I joined and before I knew it I was twittering along.... So join and follow too!! Remember to let me know though so I can follow you too!! :)Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-6044560227792889902009-02-05T14:26:00.003+00:002009-02-05T14:32:27.891+00:00Hold on to your snow shoes!My Thermal is coming along nicely. Ive got the main body finished now and am half way finished with the second arm, so I just need to finish that and do the collar and that will be finished!! But you know how when your knitting something and you just want it finished so that you can wear it, but by wanting that done the knitting seems to take FOREVER?!? Well thats the stage I am at right now! It doesnt help that weve got a nice dumping of snow (again 2nd time this week woo hoo!) so its like the perfect weather to wear it and IM NOT FINISHED!!!! So Im knitting on it but only a couple of rows at a time because I am mad at the sweater. Now isnt that stupid? Whats that poor sweater ever done to me? Oh yeah not been knitted quick enough but isnt that more my fault then its?!? Hmmm the crazy thinking of a crazed knitter me thinks!<br />Anyways instead of moaning that its not finshed maybe I should actually go knit on it and try to finishe it huh? According to the weather people we are due to get more snow the rest of the week/weekend! Im looking forward to it if I could just finished this sweater!<br />By the way I am NOT moaning about the pattern because I love it is easy to follow simple to knit in front of the telly Im just moaning that I am so friggin behing with it for the snow we are getting! i bet when I finish (hopefully in the next couple of days) we get some freak heat wave come through and it starts to feel like summer! That would be just my luck! heheh..<br />Off now to try and finish my sleeve! I want to wear this pretty thing!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-26527739337116103632009-01-28T13:45:00.003+00:002009-01-28T13:48:48.622+00:00Purple Purple oh and golden!Alrighty then Im getting there with my Thermal! Have a look below Ive finished the back and Ive just got the right front and left front to knit....<br /><a title="HPIM1071 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3234160740/"><img alt="HPIM1071" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3234160740_e17f28931e_o.jpg" width="358" height="486" /></a><br />Oh yeah and I got one more arm to knit too!!<br /><a title="HPIM1074 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3233313059/"><img alt="HPIM1074" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3233313059_7f4f63d4cb_o.jpg" width="154" height="314" /></a><br />This is going quickly! Mindless telly knitting just what I like! :) But Ive taken a short pause on this because Ive decided to fix up my issues with my Road to Golden I did. Im just redoing the amrs (I messed up with the increases) and then Im goiing to redo the neck as well I want it sitting much higher then it currently does.<br />Right thats whatt Ive been doing so hope all is well with everyone! :)Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-66871077296461733012009-01-14T19:51:00.002+00:002009-01-14T20:00:04.351+00:00Scarf with Purple GoodnessSo on Jan 11th I finished the scarf...<br /><a title="HPIM1065 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3197556184/"><img alt="HPIM1065" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3197556184_d123b90d2e_o.jpg" width="194" height="433" /></a><br />Only took 4 days! WOO HOO that was quick!<br />Soon as I finished the scarf I relaxed my hands for a few minutes then went and grabbed my Nature Spun in colour Plum Line my 3mm needles and cast on for <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTthermal.html">Thermal</a><br /><a title="HPIM1067 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3197556236/"><img alt="HPIM1067" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/3197556236_64dcc2b069_o.jpg" width="536" height="272" /></a><br />After looking on Ravelry everyone seemed to get fed up with the pattern repeat you know what as far as I am concerned at the moment its going great! Its a quick easy 4 row pattern to remember and knit. Its flying so far! :) Okay so it may not look like loads but for me it is! Now just to hurry up and have it completed so that I can wear it out! Its going to be so pretty I mean after all its purple!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-45410198771344547692009-01-08T19:45:00.003+00:002009-01-08T19:58:25.525+00:00gifts gifts and more gifts<span style="font-size:78%;">This post will be picture heavy. Sorry!<br /></span><br /><a title="washerdyson by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3177026352/"><img height="211" alt="washerdyson" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3177026352_1ff93256a7_m.jpg" width="232" /></a><br />Firstly we have are new gifts to ourselves. These have made me happier then I think should be allowed for these sorts of things. Oh well thats just me I enjoy the "little" thingsin life, and clean clothes and floors are one of those things!<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1055 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3177026134/"><img height="217" alt="HPIM1055" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3177026134_cb492963b2_o.jpg" width="216" /></a><br />I have wanted this book for a while and I FINALLY got it! WOO HOO! Now just to make some things from it... I need more hands/time!<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1056 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3176189251/"><img height="122" alt="HPIM1056" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3176189251_65e7aa7f39_o.jpg" width="180" /></a><br />I just bought this because it was by the till... hmm Im bad sometimes like that. OOPs! But I love going every Sunday to the website and reading the new secrets Link to the site on the side with all my links.<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1061 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3176189343/"><img height="207" alt="HPIM1061" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/3176189343_008dbe1e42_o.jpg" width="162" /></a><br />This was a gift from a friend. I havent decided what socks I will knit from it first but their aree a couple of patterns I want to make. :)<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1062 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3176189375/"><img height="175" alt="HPIM1062" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3176189375_5dfd90f55e_o.jpg" width="156" /></a><br />These are two mags I jusst got as well The Knitter is a new British magazine and OMG I love it! Theres a couple of projects I MUST knit from it... Cant wait to see whats on offer in next months mag. And the newest issue of Knit.1 also has a couple of patterns I want to knit out of it as well.. Like I said I need more hands/time! :)<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1058 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3176189287/"><img height="102" alt="HPIM1058" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3176189287_b0be9b0a42_o.jpg" width="218" /></a><br />A ball of Wendy Happy. its a bamboo sock yarn same yarn I used to knit the in laws socks with thats why I had to pick this up for myself because I loved the feeling of the yarn when knitting theres.<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1059 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3176189307/"><img height="167" alt="HPIM1059" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3176189307_66d2f31266_o.jpg" width="194" /></a><br />This is the wool I bought for myself ages ago so that I could knit Thermal from Knitty. Its Nature Spun Wool in a really pretty purple shade Ill be starting this soon.<br /><br /><a title="HPIM1063 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3176189423/"><img height="236" alt="HPIM1063" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3176189423_3de189b318_o.jpg" width="224" /></a><br />And these are the last pair of Mitts from his mother that I wasnt going to knit becauses she got socks but she decided Christmas day she wanted a pair so I couldnt turn that down and cast on staright away. These are now finished. I also decided to knit his dad a matching scarf to the rest of the guys and Ive started knitting that about half way through the first of 3 balls of yarn. I need to hurry up and knit that they will be down for a visit soon. Im sure Ill have it finished though in time. And sorry no pics of that yet...Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-1463035710242845772009-01-05T13:59:00.002+00:002009-01-05T14:36:08.483+00:00A Year In ReviewFor my yearly round up this year I managed to knit (and 1 crochet) 23 complete project and carry two over from 2007 and finish them as well so that takes my total to 25!<br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2175311178_b468f8b85a_o.jpg">Cinnamon Goodness</a> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/2195097484_74588c7baf_o.jpg">Baby Gritgahn</a> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2194309895_697614964e_o.jpg">Wooly Quant</a> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2194309915_ff5e84c0e4_o.jpg">Rainbow Quant</a> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2169/2257196053_35b7fd4d7d_o.jpg">Snow White Pomatomus</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2290242111_f14f0f065e_o.jpg">Baby Sweater</a> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/2294110198_522e7cf738_o.jpg">MS3</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2422036565_1a0e341472_o.jpg">Blue Brompton</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2536843912_1ea6330ce0_o.jpg">Wrapped in a Hug</a> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2365/2472800735_2a2096feef_o.jpg">Yosemite</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2610591830_dcac22f378_o.jpg">Mr Wonderful</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2673007665_86063aa36d_o.jpg">Misty Garden</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2691338215_e603727103_o.jpg">Juno</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2805880079_8fd3c88d37_o.jpg">Road To Golden</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2805880255_7d5567f2ef_o.jpg">Baby Sweater 2</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2849797691_1a89d6fc2c_o.jpg">Baby Bumps</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2845675823_252d71bcc1_o.jpg">3 pairs of Oatmeal Mitts</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2963342203_2ffd2ffdc9_o.jpg">2 Manly Campus Scarfs</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2921001445_e6f24db5a6_o.jpg">Winter Warmer Beret</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/3028952777_b02600b005_o.jpg">Monkeys</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3098790456_d404a32a81_o.jpg">Most worked on Socks Ever</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3141231633_211ec5115a_o.jpg">Silver Princess</a><br /> Ive linked all of those to Flickr instead of clouding this with pictures. I know people (like me) prefer to look at photos but I was being nice. My fav items were the pomatomus, silver princess, wrapped in a hug, ms3 and winter warmer they are the ones I wear most. I have to rework my arms and neck on road to golden they are to big now. The baby stuff all went down a treat with the two Mums and the gifts (monkeys most ever socks 2 scarfs and 3 mitts) those were all enjoyed as well. :) I am actually knitting another scarf and pir of mitts now to give to his parents because the felt a bit left out with just socks.. HAHAHAH yes I found that cute and funny but didnt miss the chance to knit something for someone I know would be enjoyed! :)<br /><br />I only did 4 sewing projects Im surprised by that for some reason I thought I done more? But umm I didnt after looking at that! The covers were only temps and we now have different ones that look MUCH better.. The skirt well its way to big on my now I will eventualy take the sides in and make it fit again but for now its just sat in the drawer folded up nicely. The PJ Bottoms are my favs and loved them during the summer/autumn nights but now its winter they again are folded up waiting for slightly warmer weather to be worn. Sorry they just aint warm! :) and the placemats and napkins were a gift to my Mom and her and JJ (step dad) loved them. I hope shes letting him use them now and not taking them off the table when dinner is served to be replaced my "older" ones... ahahha<br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/2228579972_e5bcb44b4e_o.jpg">Stripy Skirt</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2737267445_d1cd9193b8_o.jpg">Placemats and Napkins</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2738103784_07649e5980_o.jpg">Dinky Cushion Covers</a> <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2610591802_d4165ca4fc_o.jpg">PJ Bottoms</a><br /><br />Hope you all had a lovely 2008 I did and I hope you have a wonderful 2009!!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34391989.post-76106273981794785832008-12-27T19:15:00.003+00:002008-12-27T19:32:42.250+00:00Feb Lady at ChristmasI managed to finish my Feb Lady sweater with a week to go! WOO HOO<br /><a title="Image1 by tiggerjenn, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26918148@N00/3141231633/"><img height="268" alt="Image1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3141231633_211ec5115a_o.jpg" width="209" /></a><br />I ended up buying the purple shirt underneath I couldnt be bothered trying to cut and sew one up. I love this cardi! Its sooo comfortable and I still have another skein of yarn left as well which Im trying to decide what to make with. Sorry the pic is a bit crappy and my heads cut off but it was taken at night somehow without the flash goiing off who knows how he managed to turn that off! But anyways I looked like crap I was tried and full and felt like I needed to get sick from the amount of food I ate but I loved the day! And all of his family complimented the cardi! WOO HOO! and then when gifts came out everyone liked their mittens and scarfs and then his neice and nephews liked their store bought gifts as well. So everyone was happy! Had a great day!<br />Hope you all had a lovely Christmas too and may you have a wonderful and blessed New Year as well! :)<br /><br />oh and thank you everyone for the birthday wishes on the 23rd I had a lovely day! Mark spoiled me rotten (but then he always does) and everyone over here also made sure I had a fantastic day.Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037940061187503869noreply@blogger.com5