tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57927584878205286812024-03-14T02:30:43.977-07:00Cashmere, Canines and ConstructionCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-32221752652386458402012-06-14T13:55:00.000-07:002012-06-14T13:55:50.628-07:00I realized today that the reason I never post to the blog is that Blogger sucks. So I'm moving to Wordpress. <a href="http://woolhogpress.com/">http://woolhogpress.com/</a> Please come visit me there!Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-67574994706252713912011-11-24T12:16:00.000-08:002011-11-24T12:36:19.520-08:002011 Christmas Card Design<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K0r7UeAbbOc/Ts6qT07SObI/AAAAAAAAB-0/SuWUJ_a1R10/s1600/IMG_20111124_121505.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K0r7UeAbbOc/Ts6qT07SObI/AAAAAAAAB-0/SuWUJ_a1R10/s400/IMG_20111124_121505.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678663437762312626" border="0" /></a><br />After much pondering I finally decided on my Christmas card design and got busy last night. Right now our backyard is carpeted in yellow leaves fallen from our Ginkgo tree and dozens of Oregon Juncos foraging in the leaves. Morgan has been calling the backyard Junco Landing.<br />I love how Juncos return from the mountains every Fall to spend the winter with us in the lowlands. My grandpa called them "snowbirds". Indeed! Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_5SjmCBbXI/Ts6p-hDCVvI/AAAAAAAAB-o/ugwTXDpkcF0/s1600/IMG_20111124_121453.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_5SjmCBbXI/Ts6p-hDCVvI/AAAAAAAAB-o/ugwTXDpkcF0/s320/IMG_20111124_121453.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678663071648863986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Now if we could just get some snow!!Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-47974124184915017472011-11-21T18:09:00.000-08:002011-11-21T18:32:36.998-08:00Pedro's Got a Brand New Coat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eiEuECfVwXk/TssFG49fPmI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/ozVO81oNXjE/s1600/IMG_3153.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eiEuECfVwXk/TssFG49fPmI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/ozVO81oNXjE/s400/IMG_3153.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677637371158281826" border="0" /></a>My dog Pedro has very short hair and almost no body fat. He is cold all the time and seeks out heat vents, beds that are and are not his and shivers pitifully. I attempted knitting a sweater for him twice but due to his big boxy chest had a hard time getting a pullover to fit well.<br />I found this fabulous pattern on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/blaze">Ravelry</a>. It is called Blaze and is featured in the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1933308168/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=10896670779&ref=pd_sl_2jzmwh21a9_e">Top Dog Knits</a> by Jil Eaton. It is more coat than sweater. Almost like a horse blanket really. This design seemed fitting for my 80 lb "speeding brick wall" of a dog.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrzcRSIrSkQ/TssE4b_zFtI/AAAAAAAAB8M/tKOb-4PnszQ/s1600/IMG_3163.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrzcRSIrSkQ/TssE4b_zFtI/AAAAAAAAB8M/tKOb-4PnszQ/s320/IMG_3163.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677637122865174226" border="0" /></a>I'm hoping that being felted this will serve as a raincoat on our long rainy walks in Portland. Raincoats for dogs his size run upwards of $80.<br />He certainly looks distinguished and I haven't seen any shivering since I put it on.<br />I used Cascade Eco Wool in a natural light grey colorway and size 10.5 needles. I used buttons instead of the Velcro called for in the pattern.<br />If I were to make this pattern again I would check it mid way through the cycle while felting. It is a wee bit too small which I never would have anticipated looking at the pre-felted garment. It was huge.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-73179445240704308732010-04-22T12:46:00.000-07:002010-04-22T13:10:06.127-07:00Muscle Memory<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CpNZNnuRI/AAAAAAAABVw/atqC0ciF4BU/s1600/IMG_2343.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CpMncgVmI/AAAAAAAABVo/mPHD7aXqtSM/s1600/IMG_2335.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CpMncgVmI/AAAAAAAABVo/mPHD7aXqtSM/s320/IMG_2335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463052382212478562" border="0" /></a>I love it when a lace pattern becomes second nature and your hands glide along knitting fluidly, halting occasionally to double check because something doesn't feel right.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CpLx3DylI/AAAAAAAABVg/GwhmmwK-75A/s1600/IMG_2345.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CpLx3DylI/AAAAAAAABVg/GwhmmwK-75A/s320/IMG_2345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463052367828339282" border="0" /></a>That something about lace that compels you to just knit 1 more repeat and another and then 1 more after that.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CodEUTrxI/AAAAAAAABVY/POa2L6ApmjU/s1600/IMG_2334.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CodEUTrxI/AAAAAAAABVY/POa2L6ApmjU/s320/IMG_2334.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463051565329002258" border="0" /></a><br />This is my new favorite pattern and it looks great in all the semi-solid hand dyed yarns that are so popular right now.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CocmT8tnI/AAAAAAAABVQ/A4-imar4RIY/s1600/IMG_2346.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CocmT8tnI/AAAAAAAABVQ/A4-imar4RIY/s320/IMG_2346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463051557274433138" border="0" /></a><br />Pattern: Child's First Sock in Shell Pattern from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush<br />Needles: US 1, 2.25 mm Kollage square dpns<br />Yarns: Madelinetosh, Tosh Sock in Mourning Dove, Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in Gypsy and BMFA Socks That Rock Lightweight in Rose Quartz.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9Cobx0-3FI/AAAAAAAABVI/SPmSsNIn_sM/s1600/IMG_2336.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9Cobx0-3FI/AAAAAAAABVI/SPmSsNIn_sM/s320/IMG_2336.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463051543185906770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CobOqLaYI/AAAAAAAABVA/-BM7quF3s4o/s1600/IMG_2335.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S9CoaskyNrI/AAAAAAAABU4/k1Kd_0-7Qc8/s1600/IMG_2336.JPG"><br /></a>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-27157146350764471922010-03-30T12:16:00.001-07:002010-03-30T14:47:09.970-07:00Blogland Redux<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S7JshAtccOI/AAAAAAAABUw/NYL68NpDQfs/s1600/IMG_2317.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S7JshAtccOI/AAAAAAAABUw/NYL68NpDQfs/s320/IMG_2317.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454541413081182434" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S7Jsgu5N58I/AAAAAAAABUo/GoDWjc7ile0/s1600/IMG_2316.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S7Jsgu5N58I/AAAAAAAABUo/GoDWjc7ile0/s320/IMG_2316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454541408298723266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S7JsgKFl-2I/AAAAAAAABUg/w3mGXabj3mc/s1600/IMG_2312.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/S7JsgKFl-2I/AAAAAAAABUg/w3mGXabj3mc/s320/IMG_2312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454541398418520930" border="0" /></a><br />So it has been forever since I have posted to the blog and there is a huge back log of finished knits to rave about. It is a daunting task so I have decided that I might as well start with the most recent and show you some older projects as time allows.<br />I am finally working again so there is somewhat less time for blogging and knitting. I'm sure you can guess which activity takes precedence.<br />Hubby asked me to knit some socks for his dad's birthday a couple weeks ago. He came with me to<a href="http://twistedpdx.com/"> Twisted</a> and we picked out a skein of yarn with a LOT of yardage as his dad wear size 13 wide.<br />I knit Holidazed again because it is a fabulous pattern that seems to be very forgiving in the fit department and also wonderful to knit.<br />These are the biggest socks I have ever made.<br /><br />Pattern: Holidazed by Anne Hanson<br />Needles: US 1.5, 2.25mm<br />Yarn: Punta Yarns Merisock Handpainted, also some Shibuiknits Sock in Ink for contrasting heel and toe.<br /><br />This skein of sock yarn was an incredible 463 yards and I had some left over, maybe even enough for the heels and toes but I think the contrast worked out nicely.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-14508209624949796372009-10-05T13:59:00.000-07:002009-10-05T14:14:15.923-07:00Birthday at the Coast-Stash Knit Down Part-3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SspfydvOEpI/AAAAAAAABTw/7WhfH9n3WA0/s1600-h/johnnmorgan2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SspfydvOEpI/AAAAAAAABTw/7WhfH9n3WA0/s320/johnnmorgan2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389225224683000466" border="0" /></a><br />Our friends John and Clare took us crabbing at Cascade Head for our Birthday (my husband and I share a Birthday). It was absolutely gorgeous and we caught 3 keeper Dungeness Crab.<br />The most impressive part is we did it all from a canoe, who knew that was possible?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sspfxik8MrI/AAAAAAAABTo/QF4y4Uxhpuo/s1600-h/crannjohn.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sspfxik8MrI/AAAAAAAABTo/QF4y4Uxhpuo/s320/crannjohn.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389225208802194098" border="0" /></a><br />We made a lovely Crab Louis Salad for dinner and enjoyed it thoroughly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sspfwwz_8wI/AAAAAAAABTg/hSDoYASdy-4/s1600-h/IMG_1856.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sspfwwz_8wI/AAAAAAAABTg/hSDoYASdy-4/s320/IMG_1856.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389225195443581698" border="0" /></a><br />I finished my Owls sweater and have been enjoying wearing it in this brisk Fall weather. I'm still sewing the pearl buttons on as it's a tedious process. I will post some modeled photos when I get some.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SspfwLFhU-I/AAAAAAAABTY/Vd9vR-HiKYo/s1600-h/IMG_1848.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SspfwLFhU-I/AAAAAAAABTY/Vd9vR-HiKYo/s320/IMG_1848.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389225185316525026" border="0" /></a><br />Morgan performing another tedious (but worthwhile process). Yummy crab meat!Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-22110857414652332452009-09-19T15:29:00.001-07:002009-09-19T15:46:14.065-07:00Recession Stash Bust 2009-Episode 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SrVcYbIJnLI/AAAAAAAABTQ/V2OAoAxOPCI/s1600-h/IMG_1784.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SrVcYbIJnLI/AAAAAAAABTQ/V2OAoAxOPCI/s320/IMG_1784.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383310504259853490" border="0" /></a>I thought I better get some decent pictures before I stretch it all out. I have been wearing it every chance I get. It is so soft and snuggly and the color is so much fun!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SrVcX9sDLyI/AAAAAAAABTI/pmcNhUr_RUk/s1600-h/IMG_1783.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SrVcX9sDLyI/AAAAAAAABTI/pmcNhUr_RUk/s320/IMG_1783.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383310496357363490" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pattern: Wicked<br />Yarn: Dream in Color Classy in Ruby River<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SrVcW1bRv3I/AAAAAAAABTA/X4dCs65_Cuc/s1600-h/IMG_1782.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SrVcW1bRv3I/AAAAAAAABTA/X4dCs65_Cuc/s320/IMG_1782.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383310476959661938" border="0" /></a>I bought this yarn over a year ago at a store closing sale. I'm almost done with my second sweater from stash yarn this year. I'm so glad I stocked up when I could. More info <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/wicked-worsted-weight-version">here</a> for Ravelry users.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-1490785792927414452009-09-01T11:59:00.001-07:002009-09-01T12:32:29.083-07:00Recession Stash Bust 2009-Episode 1These were actually began before I was laid off but as they are made entirely of leftover bits of sock yarn in the stash they qualify. They are as ridiculously crazy as expected and I can hardly wait until it is cold enough to wear them out.<br />The pictures are not great as it is difficult to photograph knee socks on oneself and I did not want to interrupt the tireless job searching efforts of M for fear that I may be knitting in a cardboard box some day not so distant.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sp1yzayJE2I/AAAAAAAABS4/zxEGszTD0PQ/s1600-h/IMG_1729.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sp1yzayJE2I/AAAAAAAABS4/zxEGszTD0PQ/s320/IMG_1729.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376579757838766946" border="0" /></a><br />I started off recording what all the bits of yarn were. I think I have all from the left sock but lost interest and/or wasn't sure about some in the right. The cool thing is I can look at these and remember so many sock projects, mostly for other people. It's like a time capsule of sock knitting that I can wear. Thank Goddess for the stash! I'm off to work on Episode #2. If you have access to Ravelry more details can be found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/moving-on-socks---basic-knee-socks">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-89948214832964460672009-07-26T21:12:00.001-07:002009-07-26T21:19:24.633-07:00Socks for Chris<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sm0qTWfcJZI/AAAAAAAABRo/c4aI_DDFbRM/s1600-h/IMG_1283.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sm0qTWfcJZI/AAAAAAAABRo/c4aI_DDFbRM/s400/IMG_1283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362989243211457938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sm0qTMIZ4hI/AAAAAAAABRg/DSQFQmSaNjA/s1600-h/IMG_1288.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sm0qTMIZ4hI/AAAAAAAABRg/DSQFQmSaNjA/s400/IMG_1288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362989240430486034" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sm0qSs7y9XI/AAAAAAAABRY/p9HcALeAMwg/s1600-h/IMG_1290.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sm0qSs7y9XI/AAAAAAAABRY/p9HcALeAMwg/s400/IMG_1290.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362989232056104306" border="0" /></a><br />Blue Moon -Socks That Rock in 'Dixie Chick'<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-2902802492764622642009-06-22T12:29:00.001-07:002009-06-22T12:38:32.076-07:00Socks for Lisa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_ctBSPCZI/AAAAAAAABP8/IUJw6smha-E/s1600-h/IMG_0999.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_ctBSPCZI/AAAAAAAABP8/IUJw6smha-E/s400/IMG_0999.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350237548336581010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_cs9AiSCI/AAAAAAAABP0/z7Nn5rnBEiI/s1600-h/IMG_1002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_cs9AiSCI/AAAAAAAABP0/z7Nn5rnBEiI/s400/IMG_1002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350237547188602914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_csWJE71I/AAAAAAAABPs/H-M5VPoWORI/s1600-h/IMG_0996.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_csWJE71I/AAAAAAAABPs/H-M5VPoWORI/s400/IMG_0996.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350237536755445586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_csP0TNcI/AAAAAAAABPk/7wc9WqSmCxs/s1600-h/IMG_0994.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/Sj_csP0TNcI/AAAAAAAABPk/7wc9WqSmCxs/s400/IMG_0994.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350237535057688002" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pattern: Holidazed<br />Yarn: BMFA Socks that Rock Lightweight in Rare Gem<br />Needles: US 1 dpns<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-90236914822123730762009-05-31T09:38:00.001-07:002009-05-31T09:46:51.702-07:00Welcome Home Henry<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SiKy4PqA2aI/AAAAAAAABPM/Fyhe6fafBTI/s1600-h/IMG_1220.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SiKy4PqA2aI/AAAAAAAABPM/Fyhe6fafBTI/s400/IMG_1220.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342028787359996322" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome Henry!<br />Thank you for being such a devilishly handsome sock model.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SiKy3nppmSI/AAAAAAAABPE/DMRBRWOi17k/s1600-h/IMG_1227.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SiKy3nppmSI/AAAAAAAABPE/DMRBRWOi17k/s400/IMG_1227.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342028776621054242" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you momma D for these fantastic pictures which really say it all.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SiKy3bURl7I/AAAAAAAABO8/dkOwdKhCef8/s1600-h/IMG_1230.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SiKy3bURl7I/AAAAAAAABO8/dkOwdKhCef8/s400/IMG_1230.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342028773310175154" border="0" /></a><br />Everyone loves hand knit socks!<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-88012316737892864182009-05-08T08:23:00.000-07:002009-05-08T10:08:45.334-07:00Spring (Baby) Showers part I<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRaPhbUKqI/AAAAAAAABOs/SFRxmnpj2X8/s1600-h/IMG_0701.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRaPhbUKqI/AAAAAAAABOs/SFRxmnpj2X8/s400/IMG_0701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333487081430985378" border="0" /></a><br />So, I lost my job rather unexpectedly a few weeks ago and though I've had quite a bit of spare time on my hands I just did not feel like blogging. It took me a couple weeks just to get my knitting mojo back. I have been keeping busy: weeding, planting, pruning, building a new and improved raised bed for veggies, cleaning and organizing the house. I went foraging in the woods for mushrooms and native plants which was especially therapeutic.<br /><br />My dogs, as you can imagine, are thrilled to have me home. Though the spring weather is hit and miss, they are getting much more regular exercise outside the yard and I am able to spend more time reinforcing good behaviors :).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRaPDzCsoI/AAAAAAAABOk/LTqDBakccLM/s1600-h/IMG_0719.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRaPDzCsoI/AAAAAAAABOk/LTqDBakccLM/s400/IMG_0719.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333487073477440130" border="0" /></a><br />Fortunately it is raining more than water this Spring. Two important baby showers imposed some much needed deadlines for my languishing knitting projects.<br />Two of my momma friends are due exactly two days apart, so we had a joint day of celebration and blessing for them. Luckily the weather cooperated and we were able to be outside for messy belly casting and henna decorating of their fecund forms. It was really a wonderful time. Both moms were grateful for the absence of humiliating and idiotic baby shower games and instead we shared good food, good company and the love and support of friends.<br />Suffice it to say when the husbands came by later they had some choice words to describe our festivities, 'hippy' being one of the least egregious. Some activities are just better off voluntarily gender segregated I guess. We had fun and that's what counts!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZiRCahaI/AAAAAAAABOc/rwK7C4uTQmc/s1600-h/IMG_0779.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZiRCahaI/AAAAAAAABOc/rwK7C4uTQmc/s400/IMG_0779.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333486303937463714" border="0" /></a><br />Here is one of the baby sweaters I made. It is a very simple cardigan pattern to which I added the skull and crossbones for some tough guy flair (it's a boy). If you are on Ravelry, you can check it out <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/five-hour-baby-sweater-2">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZiMf5IYI/AAAAAAAABOU/ib2Yna17Ipc/s1600-h/IMG_0733.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZiMf5IYI/AAAAAAAABOU/ib2Yna17Ipc/s400/IMG_0733.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333486302718927234" border="0" /></a><br />And some very masculine <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/unbearable-cuteness">camo baby socks</a>. You may remember the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/gentlemans-fancy-sock">adult</a> version in this yarn. These baby sock blockers are just about the most painfully cute things ever. I keep knitting baby socks so I have an excuse to use them. I bought them at <a href="http://www.twistedpdx.com/">Twisted</a> and they are fantastic!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZhwPspMI/AAAAAAAABOM/Lw4Dptsi_1M/s1600-h/IMG_0731.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZhwPspMI/AAAAAAAABOM/Lw4Dptsi_1M/s400/IMG_0731.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333486295134807234" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the second <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/five-hour-baby-sweater">sweater</a> (you can see one of the second pair of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/ridiculous-cuteness-prototype">booties</a> in the corner there, not sure if I ever got a picture of those together). It is the same cardigan but plain blue with turtle buttons. The buttons actually ended up spread out much more on the sweater but I think I failed to get a final photo of that too. These turtle buttons called to me and at the shower I discovered that turtles were very significant to the recipient and her husband and they share matching turtle tattoos with each others initials. How cute! What serendipity! (or dumb luck depending on your disposition).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZhsotIjI/AAAAAAAABOE/c4bvs4wKjvI/s1600-h/IMG_0742.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZhsotIjI/AAAAAAAABOE/c4bvs4wKjvI/s400/IMG_0742.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333486294165955122" border="0" /></a><br />On a completely unrelated note, I finished my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/rogue-roses">Rogue Roses</a> socks and took some crappy photos of them. They really are nice. I look forward to sporting them with a skirt in the evenings this summer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZhUacR8I/AAAAAAAABN8/XbRGVWOUEnI/s1600-h/IMG_0748.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SgRZhUacR8I/AAAAAAAABN8/XbRGVWOUEnI/s400/IMG_0748.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333486287663679426" border="0" /></a><br />So now I really need to get back to some flying sticks and yarn as I try to finish another sweater for a baby shower this upcoming weekend.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-24664079340858896272009-04-07T08:10:00.001-07:002009-04-25T07:06:09.460-07:00My Pet's Pets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SfMYlP1KHUI/AAAAAAAABN0/b5goDUT9xFs/s1600-h/IMG_0676.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SfMYlP1KHUI/AAAAAAAABN0/b5goDUT9xFs/s400/IMG_0676.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328629812293147970" border="0" /></a><br /><style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtneyknits/3421496118/"><br /></a></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> My husband, as a measure of his undying love, consented to build a custom squirrel feeder for me. You might think I decided to give the little pirates their own feeder in the hopes of preventing the above assaults to my bird feeders. The rationale that follows is far more convoluted, bear with me.<br />My dog Pedro loves to watch the squirrels. Mostly he just watches and sometimes he tries to sneak up on them. Occasionally a chase ensues. So far, the squirrels are way ahead of him, anticipating all his movements. It is however, a perilous journey for them to reach the tree from the fence line, requiring either a death defying jump or a run across the canine patrolled ground. I don't want to encourage the hunting of wildlife in my backyard. It is however a very long day for a dog and being that he is unable to read or knit or watch movies this gives him something to do other than sleep ALL DAY!<br />So to protect the squirrels and provide endless hours of entertainment, they now have a nut box on the fence. The squirrels figured it out within hours of it's installation, possibly due to their presence for the entire duration of its construction. The first squirrel actually opened the lid with his head. I wish M had snapped a photo of that!<br />They are still treating my seed feeder as a first course but at least now they have a safer option should they be smart enough to choose it.</p><p class="flickr-yourcomment"><br /></p>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-39674836025306461912009-03-19T19:37:00.001-07:002009-03-19T19:43:17.284-07:00Monkey in Paradise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/ScMCUCW85OI/AAAAAAAABNs/tZ-vpEFcOfE/s1600-h/IMG_0474.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/ScMCUCW85OI/AAAAAAAABNs/tZ-vpEFcOfE/s400/IMG_0474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315094528481092834" border="0" /></a>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-91081164752407397202009-03-07T19:31:00.001-08:002009-03-08T20:52:04.193-07:00This and That<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9CkuiOkI/AAAAAAAABNA/ildsNF6Xi68/s1600-h/IMG_0217.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9CkuiOkI/AAAAAAAABNA/ildsNF6Xi68/s400/IMG_0217.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655500027836994" border="0" /></a><br />Most of my recent knitting is still top secret but I have a pair of small FOs to show.<br />Clay's Motorcycle Cowl-finally finished and blocked. I'm still hoping for a photo shoot on the bike but took some photos just in case.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9Ceya2bI/AAAAAAAABM4/qSJoiYUPmi4/s1600-h/IMG_0225.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9Ceya2bI/AAAAAAAABM4/qSJoiYUPmi4/s400/IMG_0225.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655498433518002" border="0" /></a><br />Gratuitous Pedro photo just cause.....<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9B3fDPgI/AAAAAAAABMw/vBAcScsHEuw/s1600-h/IMG_0228.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9B3fDPgI/AAAAAAAABMw/vBAcScsHEuw/s400/IMG_0228.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655487883296258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A barely finished in time to photograph in daylight birthday gift for my friend Clare.<br />Pattern: Mineco<br />Needles: US 8<br />Yarn: Red Heart Eco Cotton<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9BaJ7avI/AAAAAAAABMo/rA_jn1Auaes/s1600-h/IMG_0236.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9BaJ7avI/AAAAAAAABMo/rA_jn1Auaes/s400/IMG_0236.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655480010074866" border="0" /></a><br />I really like the way it turned out. I'm normally NOT a cotton girl but I was so intrigued by the recycled (truly/post-consumer) yarn that I had to give it a go. It was a very nice, economical and eco friendly gift project. I love the texture of it and the drape (not sure if that is only in reference to garments).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9A808NCI/AAAAAAAABMg/aLe-cWd4lto/s1600-h/IMG_0239.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SbM9A808NCI/AAAAAAAABMg/aLe-cWd4lto/s400/IMG_0239.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655472137417762" border="0" /></a><br />I made my own gift bag again and my sewing is ehrr.. improving. Maybe someday I will take a class, and get an ironing board and..no probably not..we'll see.<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-83739001251429488922009-02-16T17:41:00.000-08:002009-02-17T06:50:12.808-08:00Weekend Ramblings<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoXjW6TyrI/AAAAAAAABLo/pjUYs0sZnrw/s1600-h/IMG_0173.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303577407395187378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoXjW6TyrI/AAAAAAAABLo/pjUYs0sZnrw/s400/IMG_0173.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We had a lovely three day weekend with cooperative, sunny weather. The dogs got to get out and about as did we.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoXjKbOpdI/AAAAAAAABLg/5Xp61-GgBOg/s1600-h/IMG_0178.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303577404043601362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 183px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoXjKbOpdI/AAAAAAAABLg/5Xp61-GgBOg/s400/IMG_0178.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">We saw a lot of wildlife including a Red-tailed Hawk that perched very close to us and eyed the dogs with great apprehension. I was so mesmerized watching I forgot to take pictures.<br /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoXiyfL2xI/AAAAAAAABLY/OeQ0KlSizLY/s1600-h/IMG_0160.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303577397617744658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoXiyfL2xI/AAAAAAAABLY/OeQ0KlSizLY/s400/IMG_0160.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Quite a bit of cooking and knitting was enjoyed.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWx0i5iVI/AAAAAAAABLQ/dlSwaYctClI/s1600-h/IMG_0172.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303576556356602194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 182px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWx0i5iVI/AAAAAAAABLQ/dlSwaYctClI/s400/IMG_0172.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWxyNYnNI/AAAAAAAABLI/zWK-L2a_H3I/s1600-h/IMG_0154.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303576555729493202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 209px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWxyNYnNI/AAAAAAAABLI/zWK-L2a_H3I/s400/IMG_0154.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Swimming and Fetching<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWxVL_mdI/AAAAAAAABLA/leekW_sHZrg/s1600-h/IMG_0179.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303576547939031506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWxVL_mdI/AAAAAAAABLA/leekW_sHZrg/s400/IMG_0179.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Uh oh! I smell a new hobby on the horizon.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWxe1zQAI/AAAAAAAABK4/an7FqdnVR84/s1600-h/IMG_0183.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303576550530301954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZoWxe1zQAI/AAAAAAAABK4/an7FqdnVR84/s400/IMG_0183.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I made my maiden voyage to Fabric Depot. They were having a sale! It's reputation is well deserved. It was overwhelming, full of budget busting perils and really fun! </div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-11956675759427130662009-02-14T16:29:00.001-08:002009-02-14T17:32:19.737-08:00Happy Valentine's Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdqxf6EijI/AAAAAAAABKo/b5-vjv0mW6w/s1600-h/IMG_0149.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdqxf6EijI/AAAAAAAABKo/b5-vjv0mW6w/s400/IMG_0149.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302824484863248946" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">One of the many things my husband and I share is a love of plants. We both garden outdoors and each had scads of houseplants when we met.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdqw9Fac8I/AAAAAAAABKg/4VK5TwLb0Uc/s1600-h/IMG_0120.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdqw9Fac8I/AAAAAAAABKg/4VK5TwLb0Uc/s400/IMG_0120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302824475515581378" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Philodendrons fill our breakfast nook.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdqwoo6IfI/AAAAAAAABKY/YkEjmhN-JmA/s1600-h/IMG_0116.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdqwoo6IfI/AAAAAAAABKY/YkEjmhN-JmA/s400/IMG_0116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302824470027313650" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm partial to the smaller, more delicate and unusual specimens.<br />Orchids, ferns, succulents.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpSI-AtuI/AAAAAAAABKQ/ccPmxOTbD1I/s1600-h/IMG_0107.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpSI-AtuI/AAAAAAAABKQ/ccPmxOTbD1I/s400/IMG_0107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302822846618187490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Particularly those that bloom.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpR7D2eFI/AAAAAAAABKI/rQ3LxSDRT5I/s1600-h/IMG_0112.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpR7D2eFI/AAAAAAAABKI/rQ3LxSDRT5I/s400/IMG_0112.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302822842884585554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Morgan has a penchant for the big and bold foliage.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpRiu4bFI/AAAAAAAABKA/eFL5JekNo3s/s1600-h/IMG_0125.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 376px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpRiu4bFI/AAAAAAAABKA/eFL5JekNo3s/s400/IMG_0125.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302822836354182226" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Together we have quite the conservatory.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpRZliP_I/AAAAAAAABJ4/E208eGm97_4/s1600-h/IMG_0126.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpRZliP_I/AAAAAAAABJ4/E208eGm97_4/s400/IMG_0126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302822833899061234" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a fantastic three day weekend with loved ones!<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpRG3P2vI/AAAAAAAABJw/HVxn3ZaW8sQ/s1600-h/IMG_0143.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SZdpRG3P2vI/AAAAAAAABJw/HVxn3ZaW8sQ/s400/IMG_0143.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302822828873079538" border="0" /></a>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-21293296781433441542009-02-08T14:43:00.001-08:002009-02-08T15:01:45.676-08:00Queen of Beads<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hXgkQCzI/AAAAAAAABIo/jvaCqvvtQp0/s1600-h/IMG_0091.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hXgkQCzI/AAAAAAAABIo/jvaCqvvtQp0/s400/IMG_0091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300562342945229618" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hXBnTaII/AAAAAAAABIg/v_8D1g3SEKQ/s1600-h/IMG_0095.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hXBnTaII/AAAAAAAABIg/v_8D1g3SEKQ/s400/IMG_0095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300562334636533890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I couldn't help myself. I absolutely had to sign up for the Rockin' Sock Club again this year. I decided that to justify the expense to myself I needed to make a more concerted effort to actually knit the kits as they arrived rather than fondling them lovingly and adding to the stash.<br />Luckily for me the first kit of the year was beautiful and also constructed in a cuff down manner, mostly familiar to me and without frustration.<br />I did learn a new cast on (tubular) and knit for the first time with beads (love it!).<br /><br /><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hWgZS-OI/AAAAAAAABIY/oi4uzzoF_hU/s1600-h/IMG_0097.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hWgZS-OI/AAAAAAAABIY/oi4uzzoF_hU/s400/IMG_0097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300562325719415010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hWEiTuSI/AAAAAAAABIQ/cvpSJeCOcnI/s1600-h/IMG_0090.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SY9hWEiTuSI/AAAAAAAABIQ/cvpSJeCOcnI/s400/IMG_0090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300562318241020194" border="0" /></a>Pattern: Queen of Beads by Sivia Harding for BMFA 2009 World Sock Domination Tour<br />Yarn: BMFA Lightweight Socks that Rock in 'My Blue Heaven'<br />Needles: US 1, 2.25 mm<br />Size: Large with minor mods, decreased foot after gusset to 32 sts.<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-2228342393533548362009-01-27T18:14:00.001-08:002009-01-27T18:39:42.773-08:00Best Friends Forever<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX_BAIO3GrI/AAAAAAAABII/ul7uvOnd6P0/s1600-h/IMG_0053.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX_BAIO3GrI/AAAAAAAABII/ul7uvOnd6P0/s400/IMG_0053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296163894764968626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We make friends throughout our lives. It is reassuring to know that it's still possible in my thirties to make a new best friend. Someone special enough to make me giggle and think the term BFF ( best friends forever) is cute (and applicable).<br />When D and I met, it was clear we were kindred spirits, long lost sisters and probable partners in all sorts of future mischief and fun.<br />When D became pregnant with her first and her feet started to swell, I realized who I was knitting these socks for. So happy almost birthday mama to be D.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX_A__PP7CI/AAAAAAAABIA/VDKUql2I6Cc/s1600-h/IMG_0051.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX_A__PP7CI/AAAAAAAABIA/VDKUql2I6Cc/s400/IMG_0051.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296163892350676002" border="0" /></a><br />Pattern: BFF by Cookie A.<br />Yarn: BMFA Socks that Rock-Mediumweight in 'Farmhouse'<br />and Koigu KPPPM for toes and heel<br />Needles: US 1.5, 2.5 mm<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-33550267636884779122009-01-25T17:51:00.000-08:002009-01-25T18:37:00.040-08:00Urban Decay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0YnZlBUnI/AAAAAAAABHw/IB9TyBb75NE/s1600-h/IMG_0039.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0YnZlBUnI/AAAAAAAABHw/IB9TyBb75NE/s400/IMG_0039.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295415802017698418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0YnXgSjVI/AAAAAAAABHo/KNAPYibWJhM/s1600-h/IMG_0022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0YnXgSjVI/AAAAAAAABHo/KNAPYibWJhM/s400/IMG_0022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295415801460985170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0Ym_ZVzeI/AAAAAAAABHg/rsPhWXJdhHg/s1600-h/IMG_0029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0Ym_ZVzeI/AAAAAAAABHg/rsPhWXJdhHg/s400/IMG_0029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295415794989387234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0YmIJzdYI/AAAAAAAABHY/R5Z0wYTq56E/s1600-h/IMG_0023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SX0YmIJzdYI/AAAAAAAABHY/R5Z0wYTq56E/s400/IMG_0023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295415780160271746" border="0" /></a><br />I searched and searched for a Martha Stewart worthy backdrop for this photo shoot but instead I was blessed with wind and a tiny bit of sun at the end of the day in the local baseball diamond. I kinda like the results.<br />My NEW camera has amazingly zippy shutter speed and it was fun snapping away as the blanket danced away for me.<br />The blanket is, in real life very far from industrial. It is soft and thin yet warm with lovely drape. I hate my seaming but I hate seaming in general so probably it's not so bad it's just me wishing for unattainable seamless-ness.<br />More juicy details (disasters and all) for Ravelry users <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tempest/block-striped-afghan">here</a>. This has been a long drawn out one and I felt tremendous relief in moving it out of the knitting basket and onto the couch.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pattern: Block Striped Afghan by Sarah Dallas<br />Needles: US 6, 4.0mm<br />Yarn: Rowan Yorkshire Tweed DK<br />Started: January 2006<br /><br /><br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-9143604226544962832009-01-20T14:20:00.000-08:002009-01-20T14:23:52.453-08:00Lost Camera..So SadI cannot find my digital camera. I tore my house apart this weekend to no avail. I have FOs...alas<br />Electronics are all so leetle these days..they need homing devices for people like me:)Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-14696062868980585872008-12-22T10:24:00.001-08:002008-12-22T10:53:28.200-08:00Arctic Blast '08<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cXKM6ReI/AAAAAAAAA0A/s7QQRDRMrQI/s1600-h/IMG_2228.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cXKM6ReI/AAAAAAAAA0A/s7QQRDRMrQI/s400/IMG_2228.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282683178362488290" border="0" /></a><br />Every year in Portland the media gets us all hyped up about the next impending 'Storm of the Century'<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cXL1eJdI/AAAAAAAAAz4/mmW1zZQ4bfY/s1600-h/IMG_2227.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cXL1eJdI/AAAAAAAAAz4/mmW1zZQ4bfY/s400/IMG_2227.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282683178801046994" border="0" /></a><br />Usually it amounts to very little and melts the next day. This year they were not bluffing.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cW5UBoKI/AAAAAAAAAzw/F7znnCr1KeQ/s1600-h/IMG_2224.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cW5UBoKI/AAAAAAAAAzw/F7znnCr1KeQ/s400/IMG_2224.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282683173828927650" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We had 14" this morning and it is still coming down. The wind is blowing and there are 3' drifts in some spots.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cWmiMz-I/AAAAAAAAAzo/IJebwSF1BPA/s1600-h/IMG_2220.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cWmiMz-I/AAAAAAAAAzo/IJebwSF1BPA/s400/IMG_2220.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282683168788107234" border="0" /></a><br />There are layers of 1" ice between the snow creating a most treacherous confection.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cWK2wGhI/AAAAAAAAAzg/zeGVIIM__Xo/s1600-h/IMG_2214.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SU_cWK2wGhI/AAAAAAAAAzg/zeGVIIM__Xo/s400/IMG_2214.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282683161358113298" border="0" /></a><br />Buses are stuck or sliding off the road even using chains.<br />I am impressed and grateful for a large yarn stash and a warm house.<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-49519044316663936312008-12-19T17:06:00.000-08:002008-12-19T17:16:47.526-08:00Crunch Time<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFzs6OyII/AAAAAAAAAzQ/6GF6IwlBMDg/s1600-h/STJ_2168.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFzs6OyII/AAAAAAAAAzQ/6GF6IwlBMDg/s400/STJ_2168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281673217529792642" border="0" /></a><br />Flurries of snow in Portland<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFzAYfo8I/AAAAAAAAAzI/cwq4RAFU23A/s1600-h/STP_2174.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFzAYfo8I/AAAAAAAAAzI/cwq4RAFU23A/s400/STP_2174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281673205577130946" border="0" /></a><br />More Christmas knitting off the needles.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFyxWJTfI/AAAAAAAAAzA/awAJona2uH4/s1600-h/STF_2164.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFyxWJTfI/AAAAAAAAAzA/awAJona2uH4/s400/STF_2164.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281673201540746738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last weekend before Christmas.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFyQC7X1I/AAAAAAAAAy4/6wJeqjl4EhM/s1600-h/STA_2159.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/SUxFyQC7X1I/AAAAAAAAAy4/6wJeqjl4EhM/s400/STA_2159.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281673192601771858" border="0" /></a>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-76858573809546690882008-12-07T16:03:00.001-08:002008-12-07T16:26:35.096-08:00Reconstruction<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxnOnqER9I/AAAAAAAAAyw/soAtcnqg1z0/s1600-h/IMG_2102.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxnOnqER9I/AAAAAAAAAyw/soAtcnqg1z0/s400/IMG_2102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277206364232632274" border="0" /></a><br />Maybe I was feeling a tad guilty after the extreme stash enhancement on Saturday at the Blue Moon De-Stash Barn Sale<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxm1j2QIYI/AAAAAAAAAyo/NAxmJIjHUmU/s1600-h/IMG_2136.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxm1j2QIYI/AAAAAAAAAyo/NAxmJIjHUmU/s400/IMG_2136.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277205933713269122" border="0" /></a><br />Or maybe I was just inspired when my kind husband had only supportive things to say when I came home with three <span style="font-weight: bold;">more </span>bags of yarn.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxmGf5X1OI/AAAAAAAAAyY/fzxVLhap6cQ/s1600-h/IMG_2125.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxmGf5X1OI/AAAAAAAAAyY/fzxVLhap6cQ/s400/IMG_2125.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277205125198763234" border="0" /></a><br />And offered to help photograph the newest <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">FOs</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxmGE32kpI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/_DP-fOzfnPo/s1600-h/IMG_2116.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxmGE32kpI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/_DP-fOzfnPo/s400/IMG_2116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277205117944631954" border="0" /></a><br />Without so much as a joke about the newest 'cowl craze'<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxk19eCgTI/AAAAAAAAAyA/ZrsgkMNSOhc/s1600-h/IMG_2111.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxk19eCgTI/AAAAAAAAAyA/ZrsgkMNSOhc/s400/IMG_2111.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277203741567779122" border="0" /></a><br />But I took his suggestion to finish my blanket and ran with it.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxk1IYshzI/AAAAAAAAAx4/PN2FA2s1Qw4/s1600-h/IMG_2100.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STxk1IYshzI/AAAAAAAAAx4/PN2FA2s1Qw4/s400/IMG_2100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277203727318288178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The deconstruction (damaged section only :) is complete and the blanket is back on the needles.<br /><br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792758487820528681.post-38794459912149457822008-11-30T14:29:00.000-08:002008-11-30T14:38:32.094-08:00Turkey Weekend Knits<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STMU0oKqy3I/AAAAAAAAAxw/vGTwn21G2GU/s1600-h/IMG_2072.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STMU0oKqy3I/AAAAAAAAAxw/vGTwn21G2GU/s400/IMG_2072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274582482948901746" border="0" /></a><br />One Christmas gift finished and blocked. You can't quite see it in this photo but it is some of that yarn with strands of silver in it..very sparkly and festivus.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STMU0IFQwaI/AAAAAAAAAxo/c_XWndKj1Hk/s1600-h/IMG_2057.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STMU0IFQwaI/AAAAAAAAAxo/c_XWndKj1Hk/s400/IMG_2057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274582474336289186" border="0" /></a><br />A prototype cowl for another gift (might keep the prototype for myself:)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STMUz8IH4SI/AAAAAAAAAxg/tBWwMZRNNWg/s1600-h/IMG_2046.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TqIiqqUDnhY/STMUz8IH4SI/AAAAAAAAAxg/tBWwMZRNNWg/s400/IMG_2046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274582471127064866" border="0" /></a><br />Another tasty and fun gathering of friends that have become like family!<br /><br />Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!<br /></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17372555574405992801noreply@blogger.com2