Committing

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The local knit group I’m involved in has started a Charity Knitting program. We’ve chosen three local charities to knit and/or crochet for each year.  (For those of you who care, that means 4 mos to knit for each one).   The first one is the Yolo Wayfarer Center.

So, I’m going public – here’s my commitment.  I’m going to knit one hat/week until our first planned donation – which should translate into 5 hats.  It’s not going to change the world – but it might help someone!

So far I have knit one hat…4 to go!  Magic loop allows you to FLY – as soon as I get past the join – for some reason I keep twisting my joins!  grrr

I would appreciate some accountability — and always appreciate encouragement! 😉

Yesterday and Today

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Yesterday…

was a very productive day for me! I changed sheets – did tons of laundry – felted another purse (thus the laundry served a dual purpose) – finished a baby’s kimono that is currently being blocked – knit a drop-stitch scarf – and made 10 lbs of mashed potatoes for the dinner.

Today…

my darling hubby braved the crowds and secured some great deals on gifts for the boys. Now we are facing an open day. Will we go to the Sacramento Zoo or lay around and veg. LOL Guess what I want to do? I have more charity and Christmas knitting to complete. Can’t do that at the Zoo! 😉

Praise the Lord

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I finally found the stocking pattern from my Grandma.  She made stockings for all the family members over the years.  One of the last stockings she made was for my sister’s oldest son and you can tell she was not her normal excellent knitter.  At some point before she died, she sent me copies of her pattern.  When she died, I tried to find her original pattern, but failed.  I was so excited to find that copy – but then I misplaced it again.  But I have it now!!

So, now to learn how to do it – I’m a bit nervous but excited too!  I’ll keep you updated! 🙂

What is a podcast?

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For Julie – who’s asked twice and I was sure I answered, but I can’t find my reply! Sorry Julie!!

Check out this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast

Basically it reminds me of a radio program…but one you can download into your computer or MP3 player. For me, it’s allowing me to have something to listen to during my workouts. I’m really enjoying the knitting podcasts and audiobooks I’ve found online.