My first sock.

My first sock. No mate yet.

Socks and Lace

Well, I have been knitting, but nothing much to show for it.

This is the first sock I have ever attempted. I must say I hate hate hate hate hate this. Not the sock part. The "I picked a boring pattern" sock. It's just a basic sock with straight stockinette stitch. Too much stockinette stitch makes a girl crazy.

And this brown thingie is supposed to be Branching Out from Knitty. I'm doing it in this yarn. It appealed to me because it was 100% bamboo and felt like butter. Only problem is that it splits easily..... at least on me it does. I have frogged it too many times to count, and this yarn cannot really withstand being unraveled several times. I just wanted to learn lace. I was ready to forget this project, but finally I read some things online that made me feel better. I read that many people said it didn't look good at all until it was blocked. That gives me hope. Plus, I finally feel like I'm starting to get the hang of it. Just ignore my very pink waste yarn. :)


And this is a picture of my 5 year old baby - Sam. Not the best picture in the world, but you can still see his total cuteness. I bottle fed Sam. He's such a big boy now.

Socks and Lace

Well, I have been knitting, but nothing much to show for it.

This is the first sock I have ever attempted. I must say I hate hate hate hate hate this. Not the sock part. The "I picked a boring pattern" sock. It's just a basic sock with straight stockinette stitch. Too much stockinette stitch makes a girl crazy.

And this brown thingie is supposed to be Branching Out from Knitty. I'm doing it in this yarn. It appealed to me because it was 100% bamboo and felt like butter. Only problem is that it splits easily..... at least on me it does. I have frogged it too many times to count, and this yarn cannot really withstand being unraveled several times. I just wanted to learn lace. I was ready to forget this project, but finally I read some things online that made me feel better. I read that many people said it didn't look good at all until it was blocked. That gives me hope. Plus, I finally feel like I'm starting to get the hang of it. Just ignore my very pink waste yarn. :)


And this is a picture of my 5 year old baby - Sam. Not the best picture in the world, but you can still see his total cuteness. I bottle fed Sam. He's such a big boy now.

Just an update

I have nothing new to say or show you. I've been in orientation all week long. No time to knit! I had to take a medication test today in order to be allowed to pass medications, and I passed. It was a busy week.....

I guess I'm just updated to prove I'm still here.

Just an update

I have nothing new to say or show you. I've been in orientation all week long. No time to knit! I had to take a medication test today in order to be allowed to pass medications, and I passed. It was a busy week.....

I guess I'm just updated to prove I'm still here.

Finished Center Square Hat!

I finished the Center Square hat. It might have been too ambitious for a third project? But, I'm happy how it turned out. You can tell that I got better on my tension as I worked my way up the hat. What I had the most trouble with was using the double pointed needles to work the top. In fact, I think I really goofed on the top, but that's ok. I never used double pointed needles until this project. This actually was a great learning project for me. It was a quick hat too. A more advanced knitter could finish this in an evening probably!

Sorry for my pictures. They aren't the best in the world.

Finished Center Square Hat!

I finished the Center Square hat. It might have been too ambitious for a third project? But, I'm happy how it turned out. You can tell that I got better on my tension as I worked my way up the hat. What I had the most trouble with was using the double pointed needles to work the top. In fact, I think I really goofed on the top, but that's ok. I never used double pointed needles until this project. This actually was a great learning project for me. It was a quick hat too. A more advanced knitter could finish this in an evening probably!

Sorry for my pictures. They aren't the best in the world.

Work in Progress

This is Center Square from Knitty

It's my third project. It's probably pretty stupid to do fair isle on your third project, but it's going ok. Once I figured out the best way for me to hold the yarns and keep them from tangling, it goes quick. I can't for the life of me hold yarn in each hand.... I'm not that knitting graceful.

I know, I know. It's not very original for the colors, but I liked pink and red. I think I will give it to my friend Beth.

Work in Progress

This is Center Square from Knitty

It's my third project. It's probably pretty stupid to do fair isle on your third project, but it's going ok. Once I figured out the best way for me to hold the yarns and keep them from tangling, it goes quick. I can't for the life of me hold yarn in each hand.... I'm not that knitting graceful.

I know, I know. It's not very original for the colors, but I liked pink and red. I think I will give it to my friend Beth.

Rip Rip Rip

I just started a new project and have already ripped it out. I always pick things they are probably above my level, but I *hate* dishcloths. And I'm a sink or swim kind of girl.

I got my provisional license today. It made my stomach turn a little bit. I'm very excited about it, but you also realize what a big responsibility you have taken on. I start on Monday. First two weeks are classes.

Also, another kitty milestone with Loverbunny. He actually let me trim his claws yesterday. I couldn't believe it!!! Now if Miss Molly would just let me trim hers......

Rip Rip Rip

I just started a new project and have already ripped it out. I always pick things they are probably above my level, but I *hate* dishcloths. And I'm a sink or swim kind of girl.

I got my provisional license today. It made my stomach turn a little bit. I'm very excited about it, but you also realize what a big responsibility you have taken on. I start on Monday. First two weeks are classes.

Also, another kitty milestone with Loverbunny. He actually let me trim his claws yesterday. I couldn't believe it!!! Now if Miss Molly would just let me trim hers......

It's Hard Being an Outdoor turned Indoor Kitty!

I have to give a backstory on Molly and Loverbunny. When we lived out in the country a few years ago, a big fat kitty showed up outside in my front yard. I went out to see her, and she was the friendliest kitty ever. Very pregnant, but very friendly. That evening, I say to my husband that we better go check to see if she's still out there. Sure enough - she was having kittens on my front porch. She was letting us touch her as she was giving birth, which I thought was odd since we were strangers to her. I knew immediately I'd keep her.

Months later, a farm down the road wanted the kittens. I took them all to the house a mile away. The next morning, Loverbunny was sitting on my front step. He walked the mile back. So, he got to stay too.

When we moved to the city, we knew we needed to bring them inside. We are too close to a busy main road. They never seemed to like it inside before, and it was hard for them at first. Molly, a deaf (or very very hard of hearing) kitty, found it to be wonderful quickly. She always sleeps at the foot of my bed curled up on the down comforter. Loverbunny has still been having trouble, but last night was a milestone. He jumped up in the bed, curled up against my back between my shoulder blades and fell asleep with me. I think he's getting used to this inside thing. :)

I know Loverbunny is a stupid name for a cat, but I like it.

On the knitting front, I am knitting my second project still. I was a little slowed down because I had to go out of town twice. I take my knitting with me, but had trouble finding time to do it. It's getting there though, and I think my husband is starting to be impressed with it. This one is a bag, and it actually now has the shape of a bag so he can understand it more.

It's in a hot pink Cascade 220 yarn. I love it.

I also discovered the knit.1 magazine from VogueKnitting and I love love love it. Only problem with it was that many of my favorite patterns were a little more advanced than I am. That's ok, I will file it away in my knitting stash for when I'm ready for it!

It's Hard Being an Outdoor turned Indoor Kitty!

I have to give a backstory on Molly and Loverbunny. When we lived out in the country a few years ago, a big fat kitty showed up outside in my front yard. I went out to see her, and she was the friendliest kitty ever. Very pregnant, but very friendly. That evening, I say to my husband that we better go check to see if she's still out there. Sure enough - she was having kittens on my front porch. She was letting us touch her as she was giving birth, which I thought was odd since we were strangers to her. I knew immediately I'd keep her.

Months later, a farm down the road wanted the kittens. I took them all to the house a mile away. The next morning, Loverbunny was sitting on my front step. He walked the mile back. So, he got to stay too.

When we moved to the city, we knew we needed to bring them inside. We are too close to a busy main road. They never seemed to like it inside before, and it was hard for them at first. Molly, a deaf (or very very hard of hearing) kitty, found it to be wonderful quickly. She always sleeps at the foot of my bed curled up on the down comforter. Loverbunny has still been having trouble, but last night was a milestone. He jumped up in the bed, curled up against my back between my shoulder blades and fell asleep with me. I think he's getting used to this inside thing. :)

I know Loverbunny is a stupid name for a cat, but I like it.

On the knitting front, I am knitting my second project still. I was a little slowed down because I had to go out of town twice. I take my knitting with me, but had trouble finding time to do it. It's getting there though, and I think my husband is starting to be impressed with it. This one is a bag, and it actually now has the shape of a bag so he can understand it more.

It's in a hot pink Cascade 220 yarn. I love it.

I also discovered the knit.1 magazine from VogueKnitting and I love love love it. Only problem with it was that many of my favorite patterns were a little more advanced than I am. That's ok, I will file it away in my knitting stash for when I'm ready for it!

Knitting is a disease

I mentioned I took up knitting. You start knitting, and you can't stop. It's a real sickness.

My husband may kill me because I've discovered this very neat yarn shop. My first purchase was $50 of yarn + one needle.

My first finished project was from Knitty.

There it is over to the side. Some mistakes, but for my first knitting attempt I was quite happy.

I started working on another project which I am getting ready to unravel and try again. I began working in the round with circular needles. That part wasn't bad, but I didn't realize that stockinette stitch in the round is done differently than when flat. Ooops. Oh well, I'll unravel it and try again.

Knitting is a disease

I mentioned I took up knitting. You start knitting, and you can't stop. It's a real sickness.

My husband may kill me because I've discovered this very neat yarn shop. My first purchase was $50 of yarn + one needle.

My first finished project was from Knitty.

There it is over to the side. Some mistakes, but for my first knitting attempt I was quite happy.

I started working on another project which I am getting ready to unravel and try again. I began working in the round with circular needles. That part wasn't bad, but I didn't realize that stockinette stitch in the round is done differently than when flat. Ooops. Oh well, I'll unravel it and try again.

Life after nursing school

It's so weird. I have an employee badge now, and I start work after the new year. I feel very odd.

Oh, I need to mention I won an award at our pinning. I got the clinical excellence award much to my surprise!

What else is new? I hate Christmas this year. I have no money. I cry over my cat every single night still.

We did manage to get our plumbing fixed so it no longer floods the basement if you flush (yeah, that was bad). That's partly why I'm broke. They had to cut out all the old cast-iron pipes and replace them.

I also have taken up knitting because I have nothing better to do. I am teaching myself, and teaching yourself to knit is somewhat hard.

Life after nursing school

It's so weird. I have an employee badge now, and I start work after the new year. I feel very odd.

Oh, I need to mention I won an award at our pinning. I got the clinical excellence award much to my surprise!

What else is new? I hate Christmas this year. I have no money. I cry over my cat every single night still.

We did manage to get our plumbing fixed so it no longer floods the basement if you flush (yeah, that was bad). That's partly why I'm broke. They had to cut out all the old cast-iron pipes and replace them.

I also have taken up knitting because I have nothing better to do. I am teaching myself, and teaching yourself to knit is somewhat hard.

I am finished with nursing school

I took my last final today, and I passed!!! Pinning is tomorrow! I AM SO HAPPY I am done.

I am finished with nursing school

I took my last final today, and I passed!!! Pinning is tomorrow! I AM SO HAPPY I am done.

Amos has lost his battle.

I have no energy to type. There is absolutely no happiness in me - I feel empty.