Knitting projects – in progress

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Thought it was time to share a bit about my knitting.  I like to have several projects going at once in case I get bored or frustrated! 😉

1)  Here is my progress on my never ending sweater!

The back is done and one side is about 2/3 done.  I’ve unknit quite a bit lately so this is now at the bottom of my knitting bad!  Bad Yarn!! :-)  I’m starting to worry that it might be too small!  I’m doing my best to ignore that little fear though.

A couple of things I’m learning from this experience – stockinette sweaters are BORING.  Just because the pattern says to knit one thing and then the next…there is no reason I can’t knit them both at the same time!  I’m seriously considering the sleeves in magic loop – maybe even two at a time – to speed this up!  I want this done before Christmas!

2)  Here is a cable scarf I found here – the Irish Hiking Scarf – I’m doing it in Black Lion Brand Microspun.  Very Soft!  I’m just knitting in a rib pattern around the neck area so it will hang better.  Wish you could see the detail!

3)  The 2nd baby kimono (from Mason Dixon Knitting book) – this one is in stockinette.  Since I worked on it yesterday when I was coming down with this cold/flu/ickiness I now have to frog about 3 rows…sigh…

4)  I pulled this one out of the drawer – the Lost Points Shawl – I looooove these colors:

5) Finally, even though I am sick today – my friend Ruth asked to use my washing machine to felt her bag.  I decided the worse thing to happen wasn’t going to be as bad as never felting the two I had done.  So here is our results –

Mine are the two in back – the purple one turned out so nice that I think I’m going to give it to my niece – I hope she likes it because I really want to keep it!

A bit of this, a dash of that

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I’ve been adding a few books to my wishlist…thought I’d share:

Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
by Kay Gardiner, Ann Meador Shayne
I picked up this book at the library and it’s the first knitting book that I knew I MUST own. Two words: Knitting Quilts!! I’m inspired! I can’t wait to try an Attic Window Quilt with two needles and some great yarn!

Knit Fix: Problem Solving for Knitters (Hardcover)
by Lisa Kartus
An illustrated guide to help you avoid or fix your mistakes. Enough said!

Rachael Ray’s 30-Minute Get Real Meals: Eat Healthy Without Going to Extremes (Paperback)
by Rachael Ray
I like the idea of healthy food in 30 mins! I’m not a cook…I watch cooking shows though! 😉 My favorite – well, my second favorite is Rachel Ray’s “30 Minute Meals”. My favorite is Alton Brown’s Good Eats! Science + food = smart fun!

On the food theme…tonight we are having Tuna Linguine…a super-fast, yummy meal that everyone enjoys! Try it on your family!

TUNA LINGUINE
1/2 cube butter
1 clove garlic
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tsp parsley
1/2 c parmesan (not the shaker kind – the shredded kind)
1 can tuna (we prefer albacore)
Linguine NoodlesCook noodles according to package instructions. Saute tuna and garlic in butter. Add cayenne and parsley. Mix with noodles and sprinkle with parmesan.
Enjoy!

In real life…we are having some problems with J1 – we are calling a counselor to see if they can help us. He’s had some issues from his very early days (he joined our family at 17 mos old) and losing his little brother a few years ago have not helped. I think oncoming puberty is slightly scary to him too. I’m worried for him and the choices he is making. I would definitely appreciate prayer for patience, understanding and wisdom!

Advice Needed

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I’ve been asked to write some posts about knitting/crocheting for a group blog – and I’m having trouble coming up with a name for my posts.

Which do you like?
No Idle Hands
or
Knitting for My Sanity

Both of them have lots of meaning to me – so I’d be ok with either one – but I can’t choose! What do you think??