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Fibery Day 07 Apr 07

Ah, I love relaxing days that involve lots of fiber. I got in some knitting and picked up some new swag, so it was a very nice Saturday. What’s not to love about a new Go Knit Pouch in Medium, and a keychain designed by John of Yarn Ball Boogie? Both of these lovely items are stocked by the ever-talented Scout, who does bad things for my checkbook, despite being a very kind person. It doesn’t help that Scout lives on the way to the Yarn Store, so it’s super easy to stop off at her house and buy some stuff. Hear that Scout? I’m cutting myself off! (Haha, yeah right!)

how cool is this keychain?

I really love my new Go Knit Pouch, because the medium size holds a bigger project, and even the smaller bag at the same time! This way I can carry around 2 projects to satisfy my ADD ;) The project it’s currently holding is a Topi that I’m knitting for my brother Clay, out of my 2400 MHz Worsted Merino in the Project 86 colorway. Now I know what you’re thinking…”jeez he uses his yarn a lot and never updates the shop!“…but I set this skein aside for him a few months ago on request, and I’m just now getting around to the knitting. Plus, it’s really good affirmation to knit with my own yarn just to see how it works up into various projects. Anyway to rationalize saving some for myself eh? ;)

Speaking of Yarn Nerd…I got more yarn in today! Woo-hoo! I’ve been waiting for some more orders for a bit, and they’re starting to come in, so I can get back to dyeing now. School has been particularly busy this semester, but it seems to be slowing down for now, so hopefully a shop update will be ready soon. And summer is coming too, so that means lots of dyeing time.

I did hit 1000 comments yesterday, so one lucky person should be hearing from me soon regarding their lovely gift. Now that I have more yarn to dye, I can provide a worthwhile prize package ;)

Also, go check this out! Dawn just finished a pair of socks with my 1500 MHz Sport Merino in the Bamboo Grove colorway, and they look great! This is the first picture I’ve seen of my yarn knitted up on the Internet, and I’m super excited. If anyone else has pictures of stuff they’ve knit with Yarn Nerd yarn, I’d love to see them!

That’s about all I got for today, I just wanted to give a quick update and show off my new purchases. Also, a commenter in the last post requested an update on my fitness progress, so that’s going to be the next post. Let’s just say that I’m still working at it, even if my schedule has been a bit crazy as of late. I haven’t fallen off the horse per say, I think I’ve just slowed to a trot. At least I’m still on right?

Have a wonderful Resurrection Day everyone! It’s really mind boggling to think that the Sovereign Almighty God came down to earth and died, so that I could have a relationship with Him. It’s not something that I understand or comprehend, but it’s something I can rejoice over, and give worship to God for. My only response is to try to live a life that gives Glory to Him for His namesake. Amen!

(Also, I apologize about the post changing subjects every 2 seconds, but it’s late and I have had waaaay too much coke this evening.)

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Back to Normal (Is That Possible?) 03 Apr 07

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Yup, things are returning to the grind for me; no more sickness (there’s still plenty of phlegm!), homework is accumulating and work marches onward. It seems that the month of March was one of the most hectic I’ve had in a while, and I can’t really identify why. The wedding was certainly a huge part of that, plus I had midterms and lots of other things going on. And you know what I realized on the last day of March? That I hadn’t found time to dye yarn in an entire month! A month people! Well I remedied that by pulling out the stock solutions and dyeing up a custom order for my friend JP.

I think the dyeing, coupled with lots of knitting, was the perfect weekend prescription to feel better. Not to mention catching up on the last 6 BSG episodes. (OH MY GOSH! The season finale was so phenomenal! Have you seen it yet Monica?) By Sunday I was feeling perky, because it was the grand opening of the new Sagebrush Community Church building. My Dad serves as the Administrative Pastor there, and it was so exciting to see a church that has been meeting in a middle school for the last 7 years finally have their own building to meet in. Then I rounded off the weekend by hanging out with my brother at his apartment and relaxing in the hot tub. A very nice weekend if I say so myself.

And look, I’m almost done with my Jaywalkers! Dallas can be seen here trying to eat them, since he has a total sock fetish. I’m always finding him in the hamper pulling out my socks and chewing holes in them. Needless to say, the handknit socks are always kept out of his reach!

kronsche!!!

please excuse the hairy legs.

Gauge issues aside, I’ve really enjoyed knitting these socks, and I think the Jaywalker pattern complements hand-dyed yarn very nicely. They’re the loosest pair I’ve ever made, but it makes them great socks for lounging around the house in. Warm, comfy and stylish, what more could you want? ;) Plus, with my 1500 MHz Sport Merino, they’re super fast to knit (when you’re not frogging them all the time!), and are very sturdy.

Oh crap, I have class now! Peace in the streets!

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Cough, Ouch! 30 Mar 07

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I guess it’s going around or something. First Carole’s daughter, then Scout, and now me! I’ve had a sore throat most of the week, but it seemed to be getting better, until it got the best of me this morning. I woke up and knew that I wouldn’t be going to work today. I think it might have been the hacking cough coupled with sharp pain that tipped me off.

So anyway, I now join the ranks of the sick, and will be hanging out at home for most of the day. I suppose it’s not all bad, since now I can catch up on BSG and get some knitting done. :) I’m very anxious to finish this sock, mostly since I’ve ripped it out about 5 times now. Gauge has definitely conspired against me for this sock, but I finally have beaten it, and will soon finish a lovely Jaywalker, knit toe-up with a short row heel in my 1500 MHz Sport Sock Merino. It’s quite nice, and I’m looking forward to knitting the other sock, now that I’ve figured out all the weird gauge issues. (This of course assumes my feet are somewhat the same size. If this assumption is wrong, then I’m screwed.)

I also have a confession to make. I’m a bad father. Emma’s birthday was last week (the 22nd), and I completely spaced it until this week. I know some of you might think it’s a bit odd, but I felt bad that I didn’t get a cake or anything! When I’m going to dog obedience class every week I always remember, since we are allowed to bring cakes and treats for our dog’s birthdays, but my schedule this semester has prevented me from being a regular. I suppose not all is lost, since Emma doesn’t know it was her birthday, so if I get the cake and celebrate a bit later, she won’t mind ;)

So Happy Birthday Emma! You’re 14 in dog years now! And just as ornery as a human teenager! ;)

And speaking of birthdays, Happy Birthday Scout! Hope you feel better too, cause sickness is the suck.

I’m off to drink some more water, blow my nose, pop some pills and cozy up to a dog or two. This would be the perfect day if all the sickness was gone!

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Spring Socks! 16 Mar 07

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Check it out! There’s buds on them thar bushes!

I know that this sight makes my Mom very happy (read: gardening!), and it makes me glad as well. I do enjoy winter, but I also love when the weather gets warmer and the days get longer. I guess I shouldn’t rub it in, since there are those of you still buried in snow, but it’s been in the high 60s these past few days, and it’s wonderful. There’s trees budding out everywhere you look, which means that some people are coughing and sniffling like you would never believe.

And I know this might seem somewhat counter-intuitive, but the arrival of Spring makes me want to knit like a crazy man. See the sock in the bush there? It’s a highly modified Jaywalker design I’m trying out. This version is sport weight yarn (more Yarn Nerd yarn, yay!), and I’m knitting it toe up and am planning to do a short row heel. We’ll see how it comes out, I’ll keep you posted!

Well, I think I’m gonna go rent a movie, grab some dinner and sit down with the sock. Not to mention two dogs. Have a good weekend everyone!

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T-1 Day 09 Mar 07

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First of all…

AHHHHHHHHHH!!! My brother is getting married tomorrow!!!

Ok, I feel much better now. We had the bachelor party last night and I thought it was a lot of fun. I had gone back and forth over what to plan, since there was a wide age range represented, plus my Dad and one Uncle, so I wanted to do something that would be fun for everyone. We ended up going out to a sweet outdoor go kart track, which was a total blast. These Go Karts go around 40 MPH, and the track is very nice. Definitely a good way to start the night.

Then after that we went back to my house and had a poker night with lots of pizza and other snacks. We split up into 3 games of poker and everyone put in a donation to buy into the game, so that we could give my brother a little honeymoon money. Then to end the night, a few of us went out to the porch and smoked some very good cigars which my brother provided. I’m scarring my Mother by writing this for sure…but my brother has impeccable taste in cigars.

Now there’s only one day left, and I’m heading off to the church soon to help with setting up the reception hall and getting things ready for the rehearsal dinner tonight.

In other news, Happy Birthday Mom!!! Your present is all done and you’ll get to open it shortly. But for everyone else who doesn’t get to open it and actually feel it, here’s the details.

Pattern: Manta Ray Shawl from Yarnplay
Yarn: Yarn Nerd (that’s me!) 900 MHz Merino in Raspberry Sherbet
Needles: US #11’s (Knitpicks Options are the bomb!)
Completion Time: 2 weeks
Notes: I absolutely love this pattern. Shobana has a real hit here, it’s easy to memorize, quick to knit and makes a beautiful shawl. It’s a great everyday shawl that has some nice lace touches and I think it looks fantastic. I also really enjoyed knitting with my yarn (this base at least) for the first time, and I think the color is beautiful. I highly recommend this pattern, you’ll love it!

Will that suffice for Eye Candy Friday? I’ll try to get a picture of her wearing it soon too, but I might be met with some resistance since last time I put a picture of my Mom up on the blog it wasn’t terribly flattering… ;)

Alright, I’m heading to the church now, there’s lots of stuff to be done! Look for my sappy retrospective post for my brother’s wedding tomorrow, and have a great weekend!

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