Spread out in all it's glory...just to give a better idea of all the wonderful colors! 

My new "Puck's Mischief" yarn. (shown on earlier card pic as #4...) 

What AM I working on????

It feels like I haven't done ANYTHING, though I've spent most of my knitting time working on a second sock...

Well, I have almost finished seaming my too-large Jo Sharp vest, but I think I'm going to go ahead and weave in the ends and see if I'll wear it as-is. If I don't, either my sister gets it or I will rip out the back panel and knit it a few inches narrower!

I've been focusing on finishing the vest and getting the second sock done--actually, the Blue Moon Merino/Tencel "Retro Rib" sock's mate! No pic, since really, it looks much like the other that was posted a while back!

I took advantage of the $1.97/skein sale that KnitPicks had on the Main Line yarn and am trying real hard not to start up the planned project YET! I will try and finish the vest weaving/re-working (of one seam) and the sock. Believe me, there are still other single socks awaiting their mates, as well! I must admit that the main factor in not having started the Main Line project is that I don't have any size 7 circulars free at this time! And yes, the temptation exists to rip one of my projects off one of my size 7 circs, but then I need to find the stiches holder-and really, I just need to finish the quickie shrug that is currently occupying them!

My other big deal is my renewed interest in sewing clothes! Is it because I am short and chubby and realize I can custom make stuff for myself? Is it because perhaps my picky 6 yo will be more likely to wear a "Thomas the Tank Engine" pajama vs. the lovely knit sweater that he has so far refused to wear? (OK, he DID appease me by putting the sweater on for a good 5 minutes-only enough time for me to get a few pics of him in it...) At any rate, production for the past weekend? The cutting of the "Thomas" flannel pajamas-to-be...Now, if I can just get my machine back in working order...

More about the Rockin' Sock Club...

Part of my last kit contained this card, announcing their second contest for us members. We were shown all but one of the new colorways in this last batch and given clues as to the 'theme', which was "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

I submitted "Puck's Mischief" and was thrilled to learn that my entry was among one of the winners! YAY!!! I get my choice of a skein (fingering or med. wt) of one of the new colors! Can I not love this club more? Hardly. As if all the goodies that came with membership aren't enough, I have actually won an additional skein of STR! Too cool!

HAPPY, HAPPY! JOY! JOY!!!


The missing item... 

OK, to avoid confusion for anyone trying to figure out the actual names of the above colorways, here they are, in order as shown: 1) Peaseblossoom, 2) Love in Idleness, 3) Nodding Violet, 4) Puck's Mischief, 5) Moonlight Revels, 6) Titania, 7) Midsummer Night.

My Jo Sharp vest...

All the pieces were completed and ready for seaming! But...I seamed two sections and putting the vest up to me it looks like I maybe should have done the smaller size back...My shoulders are narrow and this vest will hang over them further than I wanted, but guess what? I'm going to live with it!

Two seams to go and I can finish weaving in and see if I need to re-evaluate my decision not to re-knit...


Front-done! 


All pieces are knit! 

Something I just did...kinda fun

You Are 22 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?