June 15, 2009
Three Things on Monday
Knitting Daughter and I had a fun weekend. Web Guy is still traipsing around the country and Wonder Husband drove up to Iowa to see his mum and sister, so we stayed home to tend the fires. Or the knitting and the cats, as the case may be. I hope you had a fun weekend, too!
Three things I knit upon this weekend:
1. Challenge Socks. I know they’re supposed to be done by the end of June. (Well, at least ONE. You know me when it comes to pairs of socks.) I love the pattern (Summer Sliding) and the yarn (Numma Numma), it just takes more concentration than I usually have in the evenings when I knit.
2. So I felt that I really needed to start my second Girasole. Remember, that’s the whole reason I did the KAL – because I wanted to make another one. I’m making this one in the shawl version out of Schaefer Anne. (Black Magic colorway). Isn’t it fun how the colors are knitting up? I’m on Chart D. Part of the knitting is tucked under. I really tried to put off starting this next one, but obviously it didn’t work.
3. I also felt the need to cast on another project, because this is a new yarn that I’m trying out and I needed to get on it. So far, I love it. A little splitty, so I have to pay attention. But it’s knitting up beautifully and I will love wearing it.
Three things we did besides knitting this weekend:
1. A little shopping.
2. A little tv watching and movies.
3. A little Brownie Batter Blizzard. (When are they going to take that extremely effective stupid Dairie Queen Brownie Batter Blizzard commercial off the air, FPS?)
Three things going on around here today:
1. Lots more KAL orders going out. It’s so fun to have so many of you joining in on this! Remember, the discount ends at midnight tonight.
2. We have a new rug in our Sit & Knit area. This will relate to something later in the summer. For now, I just wanted to show it to you because we like it here.
3. Lots more yarn has come in, but we haven’t had a second to unpack any of those cases all day.
Three reasons to leave a comment today:
1. Reading your comments is healthier more fun a better way to spend my time than having another Brownie Batter Blizzard. And SOMEtimes it’s more fun….
2. I like knowing that you all are out there and actually check in on the blog from time to time. It’s nice to get to know all of you “regulars”!
3. The more comments there are tomorrow morning when I come in, the longer I can sit at my computer, drinking coffee, and enjoying them. (Not that that will affect your Sneak Up orders, because the Elves will be here and they will hop right on those. But it will affect how much coffee I can get in before attacking the orders with the Elves.)
Sheri doyouhaveathingortwoorthreetosharetoday?
Liz said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
Love the rug-can’t wait to hear what its all about!
Karla said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:41 pm
Enjoy your coffee! You need some caffeine before you jump in to help the Elves, right?
Paulette said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:46 pm
Your Girasole is beautiful!!! Wow!! I joined the KAL (my first lace project–first large project) and plan to start soon! Love the colors in yours. Mine is solid, a light violet or lavender—next I’ll want to try a variegated! I’m already addicted, and I haven’t even started yet. Hope it is as easy as everyone is saying……..But I’m anxious to get started!! Thanks~
southparknitter said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
Three things I’m happy about:
my arm feels better now from the KAL twisting last week
my KAL yarn came today so I can watch Under the Tuscan Sun or Calendar Girls land cast on soon
it’s knit night
Three projects I’m working on:
Whispering Pine shawl in Malabrigo lace
Buttons Cardigan (baby)
Plain vanilla socks
Notice that I didn’t mention my Challenge socks. They’re not gonna happen but are next up in my sock queue (Nebula Socks).
Rose-Marie said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
That’s a really cool rug!
I hope you enjoy your coffee tomorrow morning (or maybe it’s today when you read this). I know I will enjoy going to the post-office to get my Loopy-package that arrived today without getting stuck in customs *yay* I didn’t have time to go get in today since we had our last lesson of puppy-class today.
Someone brought her kid and my puppy decided that today kids are relly scary, oh well, he’ll grow up eventually, the puppy I mean… Last week it was umbrellas that was super-duper-scary *sigh* But at least that seems to have passed.
I hope your day will be really great!
Jill said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
What did you think of the Brownie Batter Blizzard? I had a small one, and it was TOO.MUCH. I really couldn’t believe it because I’m a CHOCOLATE girl. But, I finished it because I really needed to be sure that it was TOO.MUCH.
Patricia said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:54 pm
I love the colors on that new yarn you are trying out. The colorway should be called peppermint mocha.
Did you say sneak-up Shari?
Coastiewife
Patricia said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
I apologize! I should have e’d where I a’d. Forgive me?
Karen said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
the rug looks interesting.
I started Girasole this weekend (picture on the blog) and I can’t wait to get home to pick it back up – about to start Chart D. I did make a second copy of the pattern and cut it up to put in my knit journal – 1 chart per page, except chart D which took two. You weren’t kidding that it’s “that” addicting and I now want to make the blanket (but will wait until I’m in the new apartment in a few months or so) (got to find one first)
Kat Jorgensen said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
Sheri, I’m a faithful reader of your blog. In fact, I look forward to reading it. Anxiously awaiting my Girasole yarn. Some Summer Sky in DIC Classy. One day I’ll break this blue addiction I have. I almost caved and got Butter Peeps. So close.
My arms are feeling better and I’m actually able to knit some : ) I’m working on a Gale stole by Anne Hanson. A third of the way done.
Glad you and knitting dau had fun this weekend.
Now you’ve intrigued all of us with the rug. You’re such a tease. : )
Meesh said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
Do I really need to have only ONE challenge sock done by the end of June? I could make it after all!
Laurie said,
June 15, 2009 @ 3:59 pm
Hmmm, I haven’t heard of the brownie batter Blizzard, but it sounds interesting! I guess I am one of the few people I know who isn’t a chocolate fiend…I much prefer vanilla or cinnamon flavors, or the new Peach milkshake at Chick-Fil-A…Now that is yummy!
I am making fairly good progress on my Girasole. I am half way through Chart C, but I am having to split my knitting time between THREE KAL’s – Wendy’s Socks From the Toe Up KAL, Loopy Ewe Girasole KAL and The Trevi Tee KAL at my LYS…I am finished with my sock for the month of June, so I am working on Girasole and Trevi Tee…Love them both!
Debbie said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:01 pm
When I received my Girasole Malabrigo last week, I loved the Loopy postcard that came along with it and invited me to photograph Loopy in interesting places. My husband and I are driving from Houston to the Chicago area soon to visit family, and are planning to visit the Gateway Arch on the way–since neither of us have ever been there. So I started imagining a photo of Loopy at the Arch. Silly me–only later did I remember where The Loopy Ewe is located! I’ll bet Loopy has been there, done that…
Frances said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:05 pm
I am loving working on Girasole – I had to force myself to put it down and go to bed last night before I justonemorerowed myself into no sleep.
Your first one turned out beautifully and I can’t wait to see the lace version all blocked out!
Knit Witch said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:15 pm
Any excuse is a good one to sit and enjoy and yummy hot cup of coffee a little longer!
Knit Witch said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
That should be A yummy – not AND yummy…….typing too fast for my own good!
TMTTYRR said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
Oh, boy, do I have three things that I can list. The problem today is picking WHICH three things to list and not doing all of them.
So, I think I’ll go with the three sort of semi-happy ones, as the others will just facilitate my nervous breakdown and trip to Disneyland with BFF Liz.
1. I have WAY more WIPS than I should, and it has dawned on me how long some have been on the needles. I’ve got two I hope to finish this week, because there’s a project I need to start and get through REALLY FAST. I need to make a wrap for a wedding, and it needs to be done by a week from Saturday. Yea. Right. Good thing I’m crocheting it. Goes a lot faster.
Works for me!
2. My yard is cleaned up/straightened out, and the guys are SUPPOSED to come today and start taking out the old sidewalk and patios to repair them. Now, if only I had time to actually plant my flowers….
3. I have a family wedding next weekend (the wrap is for that), and will have a little extra time there to relax and work on stuff while my mom visits with my cousins and her college friends.
Lynne E. said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
Love the rug! I also love the Maruca Worker Bee Gloriosa bag that I got from your last Sneak Up! Bags are so hard to resist.
Kate Lathrop said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:24 pm
hmm – three things to list:
1. work on prayer shawl for cousin-doing it in worsted wt acrylic/wool so it’s knitting up quickly (and she’s not a knitter thus easy to care for yarn).
2. ordering blood testing kit to see if I am a match to my cousin’s son for possible bone marrow transplant
3. teaching myself to use kick spindle so I can quiet the thoughts in my head and find some peace.
Paula said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:35 pm
The yarn for your new Girasole is lovely. I don’t think I’m ready to tackle this project yet. Although I do think I’m clapotised out (made 9). Am currently working on my first Ishbel and think this will be my new addiction! Besides socks, of course!
The rug looks really nice!
Enjoy your morning coffee and have a wonderful day!
You have made so many wonderful yarn recommendations and I have liked each one, thank you so much.
Paula
Boynton Beach, FL
Kay said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:37 pm
I understand about those comments and I LOVE that rug.
another Michelle said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
I’m working on my girasole and you’re right…it’s a pretty easy pattern! I love the Black Magic color you are using! I’ll have to check my stash. I think I have some Schaefer yarn in a different color that I might use for a smaller girasole. The one I’m knitting with DIC is going to my niece.
Also, what is that pink yarn that you’re test knitting? (like I need another skein of pink yarn!) Have a good week.
joyce said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
I too am posting to keep you in your coffee.
Three things-
Got all my weeding and pruning done this weekend.
I’m really close to finishing a farouse shawl-pattern and yarn from TLE during Spring Fling.
Husband finally figured out how to use his machine for sleep apnea. The snoring was about to cause him some major harm. Wanna guess where the harm would have come from?
ChristyH said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
I have to go with my best friend this evening to a “talk” about health stuff and DH says bringing my knitting would be rude. I am not exactly known for my politeness. ;0)
Kim said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
Hi Sheri!
My three things I need to do this week:
1. Finish my Vog On second sock (sent you a picture of the first completed one).
2. Stick to my exercise routine so I can…
3. Go and try one of those yummy sounding Brownie Batter Blizzards. Darn it, you had to mention it and I love chocolate!!
Enjoy reading the comments and love the rug, some of my favorite colors!
April said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
I L.O.V.E how the Schaefer Anne is knitting up! Man, that might just have convinced me to do a Girasole!
Right now I’m completely addicted to socks. I have 2 pair OTN, one completely finished, and I’m reading a book on knitting two-at-a-time in order to get them done faster! Hopefully I’ll have a pair (or two) to get pictures for the 2nd quarter contest!
(As to the Blizzard…my local ice cream place has a flavor that is vanilla ice cream, brownie chunks, and caramel. It is the stuff dreams are made of.)
Kristen said,
June 15, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
So far, I’ve resisted, but I really want one of those brownie batter blizzards. Mmmm….
Dr. Jackie said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Oh, OK…so the things I’m trying to get off my needles before leaping into my second Girasole…1) My F’s F Fingering garter rib socks in Wildflowers, 2) My cotton Mantra scarf…I’m loving this one, so it’s almost done, and 3) My poor old abandoned Wine and Cheese socks (which I have successfully ignored while completing other WIP’s.
Don’t you just love Girasole in fingering weight? I love your color choice!
Oh, might some of that Juniper be sneaking up???????
Robin said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
1. I am wondering if summer is ever coming to Minnesota. It is 66 here today and rainy and I am wearing a sweatshirt.
2. Wish I had time to participate in the KAL but will have to pass this go around I think.
3. I have been working on the same pair of socks for over a month. It seems I have lost my sock knitting mojo. If you find it could you send it back???????
Sue said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
Love the new rug! But then Loopy Central is just a lovely place – so visually stimulating. I’m sure you enjoyed your weekend with Julia. What fun! I wish I could get my daughter to knit – maybe someday!
My three things to look forward to this week are:
1. My daughter will be home tomorrow from her 8th grade trip to DC.
2. Knitting on my Girasole – I could hardly put it down last night to go to sleep and couldn’t wait to get home from work to start again.
3. Heading to the farm next weekend to continue putting the new house in order – I would love to invite you and the elves for a knitting weekend sometime!
Have an awesome week at Loopy Central!
Cherie said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:43 pm
Sheri: I read your blog faithfully, my WH would say obsessively! I found out about the KAL while in Whistler, BC–using WH’s work laptop to check in with TLE. I had to wait to choose a color until we got home, though, as his laptop color is not as good as the desktop at home!
Three things I’m knitting: Nancy Bush’s traveling socks, in Shaeffer Anne. Too complicated for “dog tired”knitting. Nephew’s wedding afghan in Cascade 220—once I finish the last two blocks (Moderne Log Cabin from MD Knitting) I”ll order the yarn I need to finish the border—less than one month and counting, so no matter what else I want to cast on, its got to be finished first! (And the Girasole yarn will be here Wednesday!!!) And finally, a scarf for my Mom’s birthday in December from Malabrigo laceweight—yummy!
Three things I did this weekend: Watched Lonesome Dove with WH, for the first time, and loved Gus—cried at the end! Weeded, weeded, and more weeded—still much to do, as aforementioned trip to BC was a two week trip, and it rained every day we were gone here! Worked on aforementioned nephew wedding present. Notice how wedding and weeding are almost the same? Hmmmm.
You mentioned a week or so ago trying to decide about getting you and stock to Portland in August. We drove I-90 from Sioux Falls to Seattle—most beautiful drive we’ve ever seen. I was so busy looking at scenery I couldn’t even break out my knitting, FPS!
Happy days!
Tracy said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
I totally understand why you would want to cast on so quickly for another Girasole! I’m on chart D of my first one and I’m thinking that about the time I get to the really long rounds I may cast on a shawl version to knit too. I have some cherry tree hill that I’ve been holding for a shawl for some time and I think it would make a lovely girasole. Why I chose to do the blanket one in a dark color, in a non-superwash yarn beats the heck out of me – I’m already fighting off cat hairs! I’ll end up finishing it and probably gifting it because my brain must have been on hold the day I ordered! I’ll need to make a superwash blanket version for myself, but a lighter color I think.
You haven’t mentioned your spinning in awhile Sheri – are you still spinning? I figured that Girasole is a nice pattern possibility for handspun because the gauge is really so flexible (as long as my spun yarn is fairly consistent in gauge I should get another girasole out of it).
Kathy Sue said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:49 pm
I really like the new rug! It is just my colors. My goals for this week:
1. Live through working 4 12 hour shifts.
2. Finish Melanie Gibbon’s “Flamenco” which I am really enjoying.
3.Start Aphrodite for my niece’s birthday gift. I have till the middle of August, but I have to do the large size as she is 5’11″ tall.
Jean said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:49 pm
I have only gotten thru Chart C of Girasole (I feel like such a slacker compared to others in the KAL) but it’s still going faster than I thought it would. I am making a shawl version in a natural color for my mom, but I am already thinking of knitting another one in a more colorful yarn for me! It’s crazy I tell ya, crazy!
Kathy Sue said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:50 pm
oops. Sorry Meanie Gibson wrote “Flamenco”!!
Nancy said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
Love the pattern and colors in the rug! Hhmmmmmm….are we all going to start hooking rugs now?
Ann Rose said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
Sheri, you should absolutely get more time to sip our coffee and read our comments, so I’ll toss in a few to help you relax your pace:
1) I baked two small pans of brownies for today’s staff meeting at work, and my coworkers gobbled them up! (I got a small square from one pan, and can recommend Archer Farms (Target house brand) Black Forest brownie mix.)
2) I took my first ever turn at facilitating a staff meeting, and didn’t have to smack anyone with the spatula I brought for the brownies.
3) During my drive home, I realized I forgot to take the brownie spatula back home with me!
Hmm, I guess this is not helping you NOT think of that ice cream treat, is it? Whoops, I am a bad influence. ;D
Bad Mommy said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
Here’s a good laugh to start your day — The story of the train wreck that was my Monday morning –
Even though the bus schedule shifted this morning, so that my departure is 14 minutes later than it was last week, I got up at the usual 6:30 so that I could drop my son at camp on my way to the bus. In typical twelve year old fashion, he declined to cooperate when I sweetly asked him to get up and moving. In the process of gently prodding him, helping him find his shoes and reminding him to brush teeth and hair, I somehow lost track of the fact that I had failed to apply makeup.
There were many, many people dropping their kids at camp at the leisurely hour of 7:30 – It was a nice opportunity to run into a lot of people I know and leave them wondering why I looked vaguely washed out this morning.
After the boy declined to say goodbye or even acknowledge my existence (I know he was just trying to save me some time; it has nothing to do with being a hormonal preteen boy who would prefer to be raised by wolves), I drove at exactly the speed limit all the way to the park & ride, pulling in just behind my bus. No worries! It was a nice little bit of exercise to run across the lot, and very exciting to be the absolute last person to board. Also, the unexpected exertion made me warm enough that it really didn’t matter that I forgot to grab my coat when I got out of the van.
After doing a little deep breathing exercise that I like to do to relax (usually I have to be at work for a few hours before this is necessary), I looked down and realized that when I decided to change my shirt this morning, I neglected to change my underclothing as well. No worries! Black underwear with a pink shirt is pretty standard attire for a downtown law firm and since I don’t have my coat with me, everyone will be able to enjoy my fashion statement right along with me.
All that by just 8:15 this morning! I’ve stayed hidden in my little cube most of the day and will head home shortly, where they don’t notice, much less care, what underwear I have on!
Enjoy YOUR day!
Sue
Valerie said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:58 pm
Very elegant and dramatic Girasole, and that new rug is so cheerful looking. What a lovely spot to sit and knit!
Good luck on getting at least one challenge sock done. My Challenge Sock project right now is to finish the pair of socks I’m making for my husband for Father’s Day.
JoAnn-WI said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
I do check your blog 3x a week, but sometimes I just don’t have anything worth-wild to say.
I did finish a summer sweater that I started March ’08. YAY.
I am not (sorry to say) participating in the shawl KAL because that project scares me and I feel like it’s out of my league. I’ll enjoy watching everyone’s progress tho.
I’m hooked on root beer shakes at our locally owned ice cream dive – Help me!
HeatherB said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
All this Girasole knitting is getting to me – I really might have to make one, but it will have to be from my stash because I’m on a strict yarn diet.
I organized and cataloged my stash recently and I found I have stuff I didn’t even know I had (yeeps).
Nancy said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
I find I can’t start my day without a little quiet time for me- coffee, breakfast and checking my computer!
I am happy there are only 4 days left of school (me a teacher)
Maria said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:12 pm
Love the rug.
Why did you have to mention the Blizzard thingy? I don’t watch tv so I didn’t know about it. I feel it calling me now…..
Darn it!
Joannah said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:14 pm
1) 63 degrees and yet another day of pouring rain! What’s up with that?
2) I’ve got a big deadline on Wed., so no time for knitting till after that.
3) Why do I own so many piles of paper? Why do I have to sort through these piles before I recycle them?
Hope you have a great week at Loopy Central!
Barbara-Kay said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:18 pm
That’s a high-energy rug. Perhaps it’s intended to help us knit faster?
Jennifer in SC said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:18 pm
I check your blog daily, just in case you throw one in on an off day! Is that obsessive behavior?
I have way too many things OTN.
The Gerisole is suffering because of that and the fact that I can’t watch TV and knit. Or knit and watch TV. Since this is my first ‘lace’ project that actually looks like it’s supposed to at this point, I have to focus!
Slow down, drink coffee and eat chocolate!
amy said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:29 pm
Ha! My problem is with the Wendy’s toffee coffee frosty commercial! (BTW it is delicious)
Just got my package from the loopy swap on Ravelry, and let me tell you MarthaG outdid herself!
Kristi ~ Ohio said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:31 pm
I love your new rug and can’t wait to hear about it. I’m sitting in the hotel here in Columbus getting ready to work on my Girasole. I’m loving this project. Our plane leaves in the morning for California. We’re going on a baseball tour of 3 stadiums–San Diego, Anaheim and LA and then home. Hopefully, I’ll get alot of knitting done
Barb said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
I was going to knit Girasole, but I find it difficult to knit Jared’s patterns because he knits so tight and I am a loosey goosey knitter. But I am going to look at the pattern again and maybe get an order in before midnight. Wish me luck.
SusanB said,
June 15, 2009 @ 6:58 pm
Just wanted to let you know I’m out here and reading the blog. I look forward to Mon, Wed and Fri to check out what’s going on at the Loopy Ewe. So sit back and enjoy your morning coffee. I’ll go check out the sneak up.
Meg said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
I love the rug!! I’m usually lurking on the blog, but wanted to pop in and say “hello over there!”
turtle said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
sounds like a good weekend, i would hate to not leave you a reason to maybe be refilling that mug right about now….caffeine! Today, well hubby is on business in canada so daughter and her best friend are on vacation this week from college classes. They stayed up till???? but i did get them up and we ventured off to the mall. Daughter needed bras and undies and her gram would not take her shopping for these items, lol. (learned that it is not our imagination. daughters left boobie is much larger than the right) My shopping treat today? A business card holder of a slightly gothic large eyed girl knitting ( so cute!) and a book about a girls transition into sustainable living, looked interesting, and a book on making cleaners and hints out of natural things already in your kitchen. Off to knit !
inky said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
Three things:
I like the blog because I just can’t wade through all the Ravelry stuff even though I feel like I’m missing out on many things.
I like reading about your recipes.
I like ordering when I have the available funds. Sadly, that won’t be in time for the discount offer tonight. Someday Girasole will be in my future.
Beth said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:12 pm
Three things I’m looking forward to this summer:
1) 12 days in Malawi on a mission trip – not only an opportunity to serve but an opportunity to teach knitting!
2) 13 days on an Alaskan cruise with my in-laws. Lots of opportunities for knitting while observing beautiful scenery.
3) Completing both of the KALs I’ve (foolishly?!) signed on for…by the end of August!
Liz said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
Three things I love:
1) There was a Loopy package on my doorstep today.
2) I think I finally found a pattern to use my Sea Silk on.
3) There were Tootsie Rolls in my Loopy box. Made in Chicago!
Now to check out the Sneak Up!
Jane said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
Take another sip…. I’m just popping by to say Hi and give you the opportunity for a couple more sips of coffee…
Oh, three things to do tonight…
1. work on my soon-to-be-born grandson’s Baby Surprise Sweater.
2. drink water
3. get my daughter started on knitting baby burp cloths
Beverly Shaw said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:38 pm
Enjoy the coffee. Personally, I like “high test” coffe to get me going. That’s Starbucks black with an extra shot of expresso.
As Jane said, tonight is :
1. Finish the pocket book slippers (75% done)
2. Ply what’s on the wheel now, so I can start spinning for the KAL
3. If I have additional time, work on BSJ for a friend at work.
Christel said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:53 pm
Sheri,
I read your blog faithfully just to get another glimpse of St. Louis! Hopefully we will be able to come back next year to visit my son and dtr-in-law and The Loopy Ewe! In the meantime I’m enjoying your blog, the sock club and my latest shipment of yarn to start my DIL’s socks for Christmas. The Garisole will have to wait for another time, too many WIP’s. Yours will be beautiful (as all of your work is)! It still looks like more than I can handle, no matter how easy everyone says it is. It’s 95 degrees here, hard to work on anything big. My summer goals:
1. Finish my 2 pair of socks in progress
2. Finish those all too simple but forgotten baby booties for my friend
3. Start and finish DIL’s socks to give at Christmas.
I just may need extra chocolate along the way!! I think I’ll stick with M&M’s though, the blizzard thing sounds way over the calorie budget!
The rug is beautiful by the way..
Wasie said,
June 15, 2009 @ 7:55 pm
he he he.
I just love how your girasole is turning out in the Black Magic colorway! It’s awesome!! Makes me want to do another, and I haven’t even had a chance to start the first one yet!!
BethC said,
June 15, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
Ah… Blizzards. I’m partial to Chocolate Covered Cherry and Peanut Butter Cup. Hmmm… I wonder how late DQ is open?
Jean Andreas said,
June 15, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
LOVE the rug.
I did a pair of socks in the DIC Starry -Punk Fushia. So I decided to do the Girasole in the DIC
Starry- Blue Lagoon. Can’t wait.
Plus Sherri, I read your blog……………..it makes my day!
Abigail said,
June 15, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
Of course we follow the blog!
Three things on a Monday
1) I’m working next weekend and was meant to have had the morning off. I realized this AFTER I got to work this morning. Fortunately I could take the afternoon off.
2) Coming home, I apparently needed a four hour nap
3) My Father’s Day Knitting is done–just has to be shipped!!
Woohoo!
Janice said,
June 15, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
I have to say I would have to pass on the Brownie Batter Blizzard….. (it’s ok.. we can agree to disagree
!!) My favorite ice cream treat right now is a scoop of vanilla with a couple of kiwi cut up into it. Yum Yum!!!!!
Three things I’m hoping to do tomorrow:
1. Start my girasole
2. Spend oodles of time with my daughter who is just returning from Amman
3. Weed my garden
Qutecowgirl said,
June 15, 2009 @ 8:39 pm
Ok I can comment. I usually do not but I love reading my comments so it makes sense that everyone else does too. =)
Thanks for the reminder I have been going back and forth on what yarn to use. I have to go order!!
nancy said,
June 15, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
I, too, am a faithful reader but seldom comment. I would love to join the KAL but am so over committed this summer that I think my brain would explode if I even thought about it too seriously. I would also love to do Jared Flood’s Hemlock Blanket. At this time, I don’t know which I will succumb to first.
3 things to do today, or maybe tomorrw now as it is late..
1. Knit night! I am working on a stealth project. What happens at Deer Camp stays at Deer Camp, or so my hunters say. I am planning a surprise package for them. I can hardly wait to see what they say, if anything.
2. Finish a cross stitch sample for the shop at which I work. It is a new item, picked up at TNNA. Missed you there but did get to see Cookie and a sneak peek at her next new book.
3. Decide on a yarn for the wrap/scarf I am test knitting. It is written as a scarf but I want to make it into a wrap. Fingering yarn weight, too many choices in my stash. Gotta decide or it will be too late.
Enjoy your coffee, N
rohanknitter said,
June 15, 2009 @ 9:14 pm
1. I’m really enjoying working on my girasole – I hope to finish chart C tonight!
2. I’ve dropped all my other wips because I’m knitting this on a deadline!
3. I think I’ve become addicted to DQ Blizzards, but my fav is the Hawaiian
Jocelyn said,
June 15, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
I’m happy to enable that second cup of coffee, because goodness knows I enjoy my two cups! I got to feed rhinos (really and for true) this weekend, and saw sheep at my LYS’ knit in public day. Come to think of it, that makes this a pretty odd weekend, eh?
Laura said,
June 15, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
Ohhh that Girasole is going to be gorgeous!
What’s going on with me … hmm … I just finished my first shawl (handspun even!) and it’s blocking and I can’t wait for it to be done. It’s so gorgeous! I’m totally going to be addicted now …
Karen in Toledo said,
June 15, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
My three things to share…
1. I just got back from taking 50 seventh graders to Washington DC where we toured the National Holocaust Museum the day it re-opened and my trip co-leader and I were interviewed by The Washington Post.
2. My son did the wreath laying at The Tomb of The Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery during the trip.
3. My trip co-leader, my best friend, the love of my life, proposed to me on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and I accepted!
Lynn said,
June 15, 2009 @ 10:49 pm
Hi Sheri. My three things:
1. I finally managed to cast on correctly for my Girasole and I’m making good progress.
2. Cats and lace knitting really don’t mix well. I’d be much further along if I didn’t have to protect my knitting so much.
3. I really want to make the blanket too. I need to decide which yarn to use tonight so I can place my order.
Lael said,
June 15, 2009 @ 10:51 pm
Well, I have to leave a comment just so you can enjoy your morning coffee a little longer. I do the same thing in the morning, although with the weather getting hotter and outside chores to be done, I just might start having my coffee and computer time later in the day so I can get the outside/hot weather/buggy stuff done while it is still cool.
Let’s see – three things I did this weekend – 1. Observed the putting up of the first cutting hay; 2. Rooed a couple of the Shetland rams – although not too successfully – must be the long, cool spring we’ve been having; 3. Did some spinning of some Coopworth roving – I have about 2 and a half pounds total – someday I hope to knit it into a sweater!
GinkgoKnits said,
June 15, 2009 @ 11:46 pm
That’s a great rug, I love rugs — the patterns, the colors, the endless styles. My rug wants are almost as big as my yarn wants — though yarn is a much cheaper splurge!
Heather said,
June 16, 2009 @ 6:49 am
Ha! I laughed out loud about the DQ. My husband’s favorite blizzard of all time is the Brownie Batter. He was *so* sad when they stopped making it! He happened to catch the commercial for it a couple of weeks ago. Sheri, you should have seen this big man’s face. It lit up. Like a child at Christmas. He looked at me, grinned, and said, “Let’s go to Dairy Queen!”
I was horrible and told him no, that I wasn’t driving 50 miles to the nearest DQ just to satisfy his Brownie Batter craving.
I think I broke his heart.
As for my list of three, here are my current fibery projects:
1. Girasole (the blanket). The one I started in March. I just finished chart D and will start E sometime this week.
2. WendyKnits’ Cabletini socks with my own handspun. I am crazy in love with knitting my own yarn! It’s turning out to be a pretty good sock yarn, all things considered. I’m using two size 1 circs.
3. Processing an entire Shetland fleece I picked up at the Maine Fiber Frolic a week and a half ago. I’ve never washed a whole fleece before, and will be blogging the process. Woo hoo!
PS: I love your blog, Sheri, and will try to be a better commenter (and less of a lurker). Seeing your responses in my email make my day!
Suzie said,
June 16, 2009 @ 7:22 am
I’m enjoying my coffee and reading your blog, so I guess that turn about is fair play! :0) My Challenge socks aren’t even started. I’ve been knitting a ton on a baby blanket that I need to finish. *Sigh* So much fun knitting, so little time!
Denise said,
June 16, 2009 @ 7:26 am
This will be my first Loopy Ewe KAL and my first lace shawl. I am about to complete (YAY) my VERY FIRST lace socks so I’m pretty proud of myself and itching to take it to the next level.
The discount was SO sweet of you and I cannot wait to get my yarn. I am hoping it gets here by tomorrow so I can take it on vacation with me.
Thank you for all you do for us!
Hollis said,
June 16, 2009 @ 7:28 am
Three things from my Monday:
1. So happy to be home from our almost 2 week stay in Florida. It was a great visit but there’s no place like home!
2. Being home means I can catch up with all the blogs (like TLE!) that I follow.
3. I started a 2nd clapotis in Schaefer Nicole and I love the way it’s knitting up so far. The colorway is Bella which is just perfect!
Julie said,
June 16, 2009 @ 7:46 am
Things I’m happy for today:
1. Picked up my new puppy last nights (she’s the sweetest thing)
2. I’m off from work today.
3. Looks like no rain.
4. Maybe some knitting time.
Love the colorway of your new Girasole and the new rug. Hope to cast on the Girasole later in the week.
Mary Ellen said,
June 16, 2009 @ 8:12 am
I’m making my first sweater!!!
Well, I cast a couple on (just barely for myself) but that’s as far as they’ve gotten. I’m making some sweaters for Warm Woolies this month and am about to bind off the collar and move to the sleeves (to be knit 2AAT of course, like my socks). Maybe I’ll finish tonight.
Oh and my challenge this quarter was to knit 3 pair of “guy” socks before their concert here at the end of July. Well 2 pair are finished and #3 is on the needles. I don’t know if I’ll finish all 3 this month….maybe, but these are some BIG feet so I’m happy.
Can’t wait to start my Girasole.
Andrea said,
June 16, 2009 @ 9:29 am
I’ve been eyeing the Girasole project since I saw your finished one, but honestly, I’m skeered. You’ve said the pattern is easy, but I’m a new knitter (since December 08) and I’m not sure your easy is my easy. So I’ve skipped this knitalong but I’m still eyeing that project. But just one question. How many yards does it take?
Pretty rug!
Carol B said,
June 16, 2009 @ 9:55 am
I cast on Girasole last night. It was pretty late, so I only got part way through chart B. You were so right – it is totally addictive!
Judie said,
June 16, 2009 @ 10:08 am
My three things accomplished this past week…..
1. Groomed all three of my long-haired cats!! (to me this is a good thing ….but I don’t think they would agree.) BYW my oldest kitty will be 21 in three months!
2. Finished ALL my ironing — including some hidden away out of sight and out of mind!
3. Cleaned out my knitting closet. I wanted everything in its place so that I can start my Girasole as soon as yarn arrives!
Your Girasole with Schaefer Yarn is beautiful. I wasn’t sure about doing one in multicolors so mine (my first one, at least) will be a cream color). Am already planning a second one. I do like SY Anne and will be waiting to hear if you can do it with 2 skeins — 1120 yds. If it takes three, there should be enough left for matching socks!!
traceyincincy said,
June 16, 2009 @ 10:27 am
THAT RUG !!!!
would look perfect in my bedroom !!perrrrrrrrfect !!!
where did you get it ???
as for the Girasole ….I am changing my avitar and name to “frog princess”
because of excessive frogging while trying to start ANY new project !
I am the slowwwest learner…however after 5 very diligent (sp?)attempts…I managed to complete chart A …yayyyyayayayaayy!
while I love the color of my Araucania Itata…I think it may be a rather challengeing yarn for a newbie lace knitter like myself …there is really no elasticity….
more learning curves !
Theresa in Italy said,
June 16, 2009 @ 10:30 am
I’ve wracked my brains (such as they are) but can’t come up with any “Three Things” to share—we had an unexpected house guest over the weekend and that pretty much torpedoed all my plans, especially the knitting-related ones!
This week we’ve got report cards and car maintenance coming up. Nothing but fun around here.
Your new Girasole looks lovely—I can’t wait for the yarn to arrive so I can get started on mine!
Kathy said,
June 16, 2009 @ 10:37 am
the rug is gorgeous. I want it.
the Girasole is fantastic even if I cant get my mind around 640 stitches at one point.
I have a coupon for a free Brownie Batter Blizzard. I was debating whether to use it or give to someone else. There is a DQ that I pass when I do a 6 mile run–usually at 6a, tho not always— so I could do my run and get the blizzard for the cooling down final 1/4 mile. or not.
karen (morsecode on ravelry) said,
June 16, 2009 @ 11:19 am
We went to Wendy’s this weekend and got on of those Coffee Toffee frosty thingies. (it was pricey, but had A LOT of Heath bar in it)
Another example of the power of television commercials.
Seanna Lea said,
June 16, 2009 @ 11:46 am
I had a few things worthy of note:
I have a new Kitchenaid mixer from some very generous friends, so there hasn’t been any knitting and only a bit of cross-stitch as I make everything under the sun (5 uses in 2 days).
I am avoiding the knitting, because cross-stitch takes more time and I want the piece I’m working on up before the end of the month. Yesterday, I estimated I had 16 days worth of work left, so I need to hop to it if I want it done sooner!
I am getting better at making coffee with my espresso machine, so I don’t feel like I need to get coffee out all the time. Though I do tend to treat myself at the Donut King on the weekend.
And a random extra thing, so you can finish your coffee! Our summer feels like it has come and gone. It’s been in the mid to low 60s for the last few days, and I’m wearing cardigans and hooded sweatshirts. Brr!
Sarah (potterknitter) said,
June 16, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
Oh, you had to mention batter when I have a bowl of Peanut Butter Cookie dough in the fridge, I better go eat lunch.
Amy said,
June 16, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
It looks like you had a great weekend.
Three things today:
1. I’m putting off writing a paper for a summer class that the rough draft needs to put up tomorrow.
2. I’m watching a hilarious episode of I Dream of Jeannie.
3. I’m trying to find the perfect pattern for mittens that will fit me well.
Monica said,
June 16, 2009 @ 3:43 pm
I have been seriously considering joining the KAL but since I am just now finishing the last Dream in Color KAL project and I am on a yarn diet I will refrain… for right now anyway.
Ahhh I have been wanting to try one of those Brownie Batter Blizzards, they look so yummy.
Your Girasole looks lovely!!!!!
Alexis said,
June 16, 2009 @ 6:16 pm
Well, it’s the day after, but I’ve been hibernating with the husband while we are on “summer break”. I’ve been working on the same stupid socks since the fling and it’s driving me crazy. They’ve been put in “time out” more than all my other projects combined! I also started (and finished) a Shetland Triangle Shawl and then started on the scarf version of FIberDreams “Domus Aurea”. That’s a fun knit but not something I can take to knit night. Sigh. Also, I need to sew two baby quilts for my Aunt who’s having TWINS (after trying invetro fertilization 4 times) and have it done by laste August.
Oh, and I’m taking two semesters worth of Latin this summer (9 weeks) I’m nervous as heck about it. I’ve a feeling it’ll cut back on my knitting time.
Linda said,
June 16, 2009 @ 6:35 pm
Hi
Sheri – get your lil paws off that Brownie!…Just mentioning it makes me want one.
My dad died Saturday morning, we will be going to the ocean soon – it will be good to stare out at the water and destress. I’ll be missing him on Father’s Day this year and always. Make sure you let your loved ones know you LOVE them.
deknits said,
June 16, 2009 @ 10:45 pm
I *love* the new rug – what great leaves! I’m hoping to get my Girasole yarn on Thursday to start cranking. The friends I am making it for (as a housewarming gift) are supposed to be moving in in 7 weeks! (I’m secretly hoping for construction delays…)
Shana said,
June 17, 2009 @ 12:02 am
My three things:
1. My boyfriend found an old acoustic guitar at a rummage sale this weekend for $10 and bought it for me. I’m learning to play silly songs so I can call him at work and leave them on his voicemail.
2. My cat Shadow learned how to sit on his back legs like a person. He looks like Buddah when he does it.
3. I learned that pumpkin plants have these giant yellow flowers that bloom on the vines when they grow. I’m growing pumpkins for the first time and when I went to water them this morning I found these beautiful giant flowers blooming! What a neat surprise!
Enjoy your coffee!
Elinor said,
June 18, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
I have a few things I could share…
1. I got a haircut, finally. Last time I got my hair cut was January, FPS. I keep trying new salons and new stylists, trying to find the one that’ll do what I want and be appropriately natural and classy about it, and I think I finally found them!
2. I’ve been knitting and knitting and hardly getting anything done. I’ve got a couple of projects on the needles, but it feels like whenever I pick them up I’d rather do something else, or when I do work on them, they go nowhere! Keep working, keep working.
3. I really want an iPhone. It would just add to my hippie yuppie status. Yikes.
Angelika said,
June 19, 2009 @ 9:16 pm
I had to look twice to realize that was the beginning of the Girasole. I love the way the yarn swirls like a nautilus shell.
Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Knitting Groups and a CONTEST! said,
July 22, 2009 @ 3:17 pm
[...] (Oh ok, here’s a teaser photo, but you can’t see everything. Remember when I said that this rug in our Knitting Nook here at Loopy Central would play a part in something later in the summer?) [...]
Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Special Anniversary Kit said,
July 24, 2009 @ 9:56 am
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