Saturday, July 2, 2011

Getting ready

Road trip yarn
In 2 weeks from today, I will be on the road. Headed for sunnier skies.  I have decided on some yarn.  They are for the most part  scarves for friends.  Gotta spend some time looking on Ravelry for just the right pattern to make for each yarn.  


The socks totally rock!!! Fell in love love love with them. Went straight to my LYS to buy the yarn. The pattern came from Knitty. And I love them!!! The yarn I chose is in the picture above. It has a shimmer yarn running through it. Can't wait to wear them.









Another finished UFO. The vest was a KAL from 2009.  It was right at the time my husband was diagnosed with his cancer.  As an experienced knitter, I found the pattern confusing and put it away. I found it last week, and sat down to read the pattern again. I thought I would be totally unable to do it with out help from my LYS.  Well, as soon as I started, it seemed like I was halfway through it and then ready to bind off!!! What a difference a year and a healthy husband make!!! I enjoyed the yarn and the pattern is a quick knit. A few of the things the designer does, seems, not necessary. I feel she made it harder than it needed to be, for such a simple pattern. The good thing, One more UFO off the list! 




This scarf, is for my favorite oncology nurse. He wanted something " Loud and Proud". He's getting it. And it has love knitted in every stitch. The pattern is an "Ann Norling" pattern. Super fast and fun.  I may use it for another scarf. The noro yarn offered great colors and is very bright. The softness makes it a perfect scarf.




 Finally, what beach vacation does not include books!!! Both books are great reads!! I have started both at various times, during hospital times. But they were put down. Also my comprehension of either at that time is slim to none. So, I look forward to finishing them. 
So, its time now to go and purchase shoes worthy of Disney. I mean, that won't make my feet hurt!  
Enjoy your lazy Saturday afternoon. Knit a little, read a little, but most of all smile a little!!! Peace out my knittin peeps!