I am participating in the first ever Knitters Treat Exchange. It is a one time only thing so I thought I would give it a try. The first task was to sign up...Deadline to sign up is March 31st...still have time.
The second task was to answer the Knitters Treat Exchange Questionaire which I posted on my sidebar.
14 March 2007
11 March 2007
10 March 2007
the comforts of home
I missed the post man when he came knocking on our door. He (I should not assume, could have been a she) left the standard note, “we attempted to deliver your parcel, but you were not at home. Please pick up your parcel within three days.” The Spouse braved the cold, rainy and windy weather as he walked to our local post office to pick up my package for me.
I opened it with excitement since it was from my best witty knitter friend, t. in Toronto. She spoiled me by sending me the comforts of home…
Tim Horton’s!
and
some warm and toasty yarn by Fleece Artist.
I opened it with excitement since it was from my best witty knitter friend, t. in Toronto. She spoiled me by sending me the comforts of home…
Tim Horton’s!
and
some warm and toasty yarn by Fleece Artist.
08 March 2007
progression
On a recent Sunday outing to Blackrock, I had to take a double look when I saw this…
I stood and watched this group of people on horses as they disappeared into the sunset…errr, cloudy day? My amusement with this herd only confirmed my status as a city slicker.
It was a short trip on the Dart to Blackrock, home to This is Knit. I was like a child in a candy store…savouring the colours and textures of all the yummy yarn. I met the proprietors, Lisa and her mom, Jacqui. They are a great mother/daughter team. When I arrived at their store, Jacqui was teaching Herbert how to knit a scarf.
I left feeling satiated, having my fill (feel?) of the yarns. Since I am replacing all my straights with circulars, I also came away with some new Addis.
Oh yeah, that means I am progressing…dpns will become my new hair ornament. With a little help from my Irish knitting friends, I hope to knit a pair of interesting socks.
I stood and watched this group of people on horses as they disappeared into the sunset…errr, cloudy day? My amusement with this herd only confirmed my status as a city slicker.
It was a short trip on the Dart to Blackrock, home to This is Knit. I was like a child in a candy store…savouring the colours and textures of all the yummy yarn. I met the proprietors, Lisa and her mom, Jacqui. They are a great mother/daughter team. When I arrived at their store, Jacqui was teaching Herbert how to knit a scarf.
I left feeling satiated, having my fill (feel?) of the yarns. Since I am replacing all my straights with circulars, I also came away with some new Addis.
Oh yeah, that means I am progressing…dpns will become my new hair ornament. With a little help from my Irish knitting friends, I hope to knit a pair of interesting socks.
06 March 2007
lost, but not found
I knit in public places…an oddity here on this side of the pond. Most times, I have my knitting bag with me, so I can knit while waiting for the bus, I knit while I am commuting on the bus, I knit at cafes while sipping on my cappuccino, I knit when standing in the Q at the bank....A few weeks ago, I decided to knit my last pair of Fetchings for this winter season. Fetchings has been my choice of "knitting in public" project because of the portability. I choose an unknown blue worsted yarn from my yarn stash. The first mate was knitting up quickly until I finished the first skein. I reached into my knitting bag…no second skein. I searched and search every nook and cranny of my home and it is not to be found. It must have fallen out of my bag. Anyone seen a blue ball of yarn somewhere in Dublin 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 12????
05 March 2007
knit as u go
I have a new WIP called “knitting as u go”. I started to knit Lizard Ridge. However, this pattern uses approximately 21 skeins of Noro and is overwhelming on my budget if bought all at once. By "knitting as you go", I can buy 1 or 2 skeins at a time and knit a square or two at a leisurely pace.
04 March 2007
a bit of Dublin history
With every new adventure, I take the opportunity to explore my new surroundings. Yesterday, I took the bus to the National Museum of Ireland: Decorative Arts and History. It is locally known as Collins Barracks. When the bus driver realized I did not have a clue to where I was going, he proceeded to give me very clear directions. Thank you, Mr. Bus Driver for providing me with the following history lesson:
Croppie Acre:
A memorial park across from Collins barracks. Thousands of bodies are buried here. They were the executed rebels during the uprising of 1798.
great morning to enjoy the daffodils...
Collins Barracks:
It use to be a military barracks, named after Michael Collins, leader of the Irish Free State in 1922.
The history can be found here.
The purpose of my visit to Collins Barracks:
To attend my first spin-in with the Eastern Region Group of the Irish Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers. The venue for the spin-in was held in one of the museum's meeting rooms within the Square.
So along with my drop spindle, I joined the other spinners, along with knitters and weavers...and enjoyed my first spin-in.
Croppie Acre:
A memorial park across from Collins barracks. Thousands of bodies are buried here. They were the executed rebels during the uprising of 1798.
great morning to enjoy the daffodils...
Collins Barracks:
It use to be a military barracks, named after Michael Collins, leader of the Irish Free State in 1922.
The history can be found here.
The purpose of my visit to Collins Barracks:
To attend my first spin-in with the Eastern Region Group of the Irish Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers. The venue for the spin-in was held in one of the museum's meeting rooms within the Square.
So along with my drop spindle, I joined the other spinners, along with knitters and weavers...and enjoyed my first spin-in.
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