tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92629192024-03-20T17:27:57.235-04:00Kathy's Knitting & KnothingsKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-26899921330537589312009-05-24T12:17:00.000-04:002009-05-24T12:17:46.782-04:00Lobster Newburg in popover<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenwxVlUrn87nBXGeBL8ItbVOQW0ybVQ0r4_lSM9nPqtECmVEYqfmfSrRER-BZXz7ZyW5wzCfUv5czbc5zIohmS4PkUrgpk5ZsU2j0MNh2_O2Kt7OwboouhIQnaZkxMM662dnl/s1600-h/IMG_0157.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenwxVlUrn87nBXGeBL8ItbVOQW0ybVQ0r4_lSM9nPqtECmVEYqfmfSrRER-BZXz7ZyW5wzCfUv5czbc5zIohmS4PkUrgpk5ZsU2j0MNh2_O2Kt7OwboouhIQnaZkxMM662dnl/s400/IMG_0157.JPG" border="0" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-38493188446217981882009-05-24T09:14:00.006-04:002009-05-24T10:23:58.612-04:00May KAL<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-is7-xLLWb_aPETYOGw4WLJZpiFVxQyWbh9KGwcWUq7rvj8ICVoFFMbUGn5tOcx8hp3EJImjQVqLOXVHPbkbz1ucvLkncSrsgdIuR7RBqeujBN0foJCCVkTx00wG5bGyKEL-W/s1600-h/05_09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339378758095950050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-is7-xLLWb_aPETYOGw4WLJZpiFVxQyWbh9KGwcWUq7rvj8ICVoFFMbUGn5tOcx8hp3EJImjQVqLOXVHPbkbz1ucvLkncSrsgdIuR7RBqeujBN0foJCCVkTx00wG5bGyKEL-W/s320/05_09.JPG" border="0" /></a>
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<p>May KAL - I think this one was supposed to have one bobble in the middle, but I interpreted the directions to make 2.</p>
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<a href="http://monthlydishclothkal.blogspot.com/">February Mid - Month</a>
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March Pot-O-Gold
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March mid-month Pinwheel
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April - Illusion Eggs
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April mid-month - Rain DropsKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-7399749494122433552009-05-24T08:37:00.002-04:002009-05-24T10:27:10.254-04:00Caitie<a href="http://marilynsknittingheavenonearth.blogspot.com/">Marilyn </a>was kind enough to send me this pattern to test knit, for my darling granddaughter.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtYmkUY0S7n21SkkiAf7RZAQpyZntaXzyLdtk0i_SoZwqpnCDgx2G10VvEiS0gsKgqS0071TmoCEwCht-E7xrIp4kxYwe1SmDKrD143L3jXz0UnvNz1uWwPWwBN9l7zlZesxZ/s1600-h/IMG_0148.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtYmkUY0S7n21SkkiAf7RZAQpyZntaXzyLdtk0i_SoZwqpnCDgx2G10VvEiS0gsKgqS0071TmoCEwCht-E7xrIp4kxYwe1SmDKrD143L3jXz0UnvNz1uWwPWwBN9l7zlZesxZ/s400/IMG_0148.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-25328547486242880102009-02-18T19:47:00.001-05:002009-02-18T19:47:48.952-05:00Love this one!http://www.charmcitycakes.com/images/gallery/knitquilt.jpgKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-49529035970535980752009-02-18T19:44:00.000-05:002009-02-18T19:45:00.057-05:00Another view<a href='http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/surprise-knitting-birthday-cake-2009-02-14.htm'><img src='http://www.pinkcakebox.com/images/cake936a.jpg' alt='Close up yarn balls and glasses'></a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-3286521063047455352009-02-18T19:43:00.001-05:002009-02-18T19:43:47.676-05:00Cool Cakes<a href='http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/surprise-knitting-birthday-cake-2009-02-14.htm'><img src='http://www.pinkcakebox.com/images/cake936.jpg' alt='Crochet Knitting Cakes'></a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-78856419430264038362009-02-14T09:39:00.017-05:002009-02-14T11:25:19.269-05:00Where have I been?I’ve been checking some other blogs and realized that it has been forever since I posted!
Knitting has taken a back seat for a few reasons. But I am back at it.
I’m working on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search?query=tomten">Tomten</a> sweater form Elizabeth Zimmermann’s <a href="http://www.schoolhousepress.com/gen_books.htm">Knitting Without Tears</a>, for the baby due April 17. I’m using up stash yarn in <a href="http://www.pingouin.com.br/">Pingouin</a> Country color 004 for the trim and 008 for the body. (Fiber Content: 40% Acrylic/ 30% Wool/ 30% Mohair, Made In: Turkey, Care: Machine Wash/ Dry Flat, Gauge: 20 st/4 inches 4.0 mm (US 6)
50g (1.75 oz) ball Yardage: 96 m (106 yards).
Also on the needles is <a href="http://home.howstuffworks.com/free-knitting-patterns-for-baby-blankets2.htm">Sunny Baby Blanket</a> in icky Red Heart <a href="http://redheart.com/default.aspx?tabid=75&yarnid=e257">1926</a> Sweet Dreams mul<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikA5VIiPi3mhKKYAlk9015DoxU3SADTzQmX3S_2-_-lw8JsFaPzmQAyAKPCkwJCp2cjicGFzrmOhyphenhyphenYqAAFyN5TyFzKYgg6VrnnGU38wixXO2J8_sitnSBVEE7WT5MZBzydwDW6/s1600-h/RedHeartSweetDreamsMulti.jpg">
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January mid-month 2009
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I really need to get over to my favorite <a href="http://www.creativefibersonline.com/">LYS</a> to get some nicer yarns, but I've been trying to use up the closet full that I already have. I did commit to the monthly dishcloths and <a href="http://www.elmore-pisgah.com/store-pc.htm">ordered</a> all the colors for the year. I still don’t know why I do them, as I don’t use them. I have a friend who does use them and since her birthday is coming up I might put together a <a href="http://www.thecustombasket.com/spa_gift_baskets.html">spa</a> basket for her.
I would like to make the <a href="http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151">February Lady Sweater</a> and need to check if there is enough of the <a href="http://kathyknits.blogspot.com/2007_02_01_archive.html?zx=6649f3db96891780">yarn</a> that I bought at <a href="http://www.yarn.com/">Webs</a>. I think I would be a skein short :(
But I have unfinishitis:
The <a href="http://www.macandme.net/patterns/default1.html">Mac and Me</a> two color sweater that I knit <strike>last year</strike> in 2007 still needs seaming and all the ends woven in.
The <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html">Clapotis</a> is not finished
The flag socks are not finished</div><div></div><div>AND I have a ton of papers to grade this week.</div><div></div><div>Off to get ready for a Valentine’s Day <a href="http://www.kpsearch.com/df/greenteact/all.asp">lunch</a>!</div></div></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-61570712379834201892007-04-08T11:32:00.000-04:002007-04-08T11:43:08.411-04:00Easter & April KAL done<a href="Had"></a><p>Had the fam over for Easter Saturday dinner yesterday. 15 in total.
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<ul><li>2 8 lb Hams with Raisin Sauce </li><li>Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce </li><li>Horseradish Potato Croquettes (a recipe that I made up on the fly: boiled ~ 7 – 8 lbs. potatoes, put them through the food mill, melted some butter in them, added about ¾ container of sour cream, about ¼ jar prepared horseradish, salt and pepper; shaped them into large crab cake sized circles, dipped them in egg and water wash, then in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panko" target="_blank">Panko</a>. </li></ul>
<p>The fam brought veggie tray, cheese tray, nuts, sour cream salad, mushroom soup, and a lemon chiffon pie. Hubby had made a strawberry cake the day before, so we had plenty of food! </p><p>
KAL - Still not sure why I do these. They just get stacked up in a pile. And truth be told, I wouldn’t have done a “religious” theme for a cloth if I had known. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/450736008/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051081506745158226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHvi2MGBJxt9QZlRfkb4e1YCklypApFOrJYXCw1z61ci0WgYhAFSLduqCsBXCvwwojQn3yp8lU8ogkcMXclsOw7BEptn7JDmSpuMcZn-zUAH86ic4W9GAKd1Awf4AU0ycFSJz/s320/07_April_Crosses.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-72957897807267584232007-04-01T11:25:00.000-04:002007-04-08T11:44:14.162-04:00More Yarn & Cloths<p>Picked up another skein of Manos from <a href="http://www.marjisyarncrafts.com/" target="_blank">Marji’s</a> yesterday. She called just as I was heading that way anyway, for a hair appointment. Being the impatient one that I am I HAD to go get it. Tried to email and cancel the skein I ordered <a href="http://www.kyarns.com/manos-del-uruguay-kettle-dyed-wool-heavy-worsted-weight-yarn.html" target="_blank">online</a>, but it has already been shipped So now instead of being short, I will have plenty left over…</p>
<p>Also picked up a ball of Schachenmayr Catania 100% cotton, for more cloths of course. The color is really pretty <a href="http://www.diamondyarn.com/image.php?yarnID=821&imgID=s" target="_blank">143</a> Flamingo. I still am not sure why I do these <a title="Monthly Dishcloth KAL" href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MonthlyDishcloths/" target="_blank">cloths</a>; they just sit in a pile. But I think I am addicted. ;)</p>
<p>I finished the 2 10 stitch swatches for the Stockinette, <strike>reverse stockinette</strike> (NB: need to redor the reverse stockinette since I didn't pay attention to the rs vs the ws :( and seed stitch. Now to block them and seam them. Started the blended twisted decrease swatch. Giving the lace a rest. :(</p>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-23647646948715332542007-03-28T11:20:00.000-04:002007-04-08T11:25:43.676-04:00Swatching and waiting<p>OK, so I refuse to give up. I spent a good amount of time on Sunday with the <a href="http://chicswithsticks.com/blog/?p=241">lace diamonds</a> pattern. Had to rewrite it 4 times to get the stitch count right. I worked the pattern in some kitchen cotton just to practice. I have frogged the actual swatch 3 times now. I am still not sure my decreases are “perfect”. There are 3 lace swatches required.
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There are a number of lace cloths <a href="http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/dishcloths.php">here</a> that might be modified.
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<p>Got an email yesterday saying my yarn might be in in 2 days, THEN will be shipped to me. Aghhhh!</p>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-56688539400195346712007-03-25T10:20:00.000-04:002007-03-25T10:23:45.635-04:00Test Knitting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lLTMhdUkLcd57EcXVVUQgfsng79Pc0IQ3KTOyckl8WHRBbZUvDlL5DcNtVzUiC9DJjoM22yediQyQz1V17qqJXwAuabz0lWHVjXIXI5Vf7rSfWiTIhDQaHz4LwNbmOIyoktO/s1600-h/07_Enid_MidMarch.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045867375861195362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lLTMhdUkLcd57EcXVVUQgfsng79Pc0IQ3KTOyckl8WHRBbZUvDlL5DcNtVzUiC9DJjoM22yediQyQz1V17qqJXwAuabz0lWHVjXIXI5Vf7rSfWiTIhDQaHz4LwNbmOIyoktO/s320/07_Enid_MidMarch.JPG" border="0" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/433546223/"></a>from <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnidsDesignsKAL/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnidsDesignsKAL/</a> Went through the washer and dryer, needs some blocking for a better pic.
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Still waiting on 1 more <a href="http://www.kyarns.com/dynamic/manosm-101.jpg" target="_blank">skein</a> of yarn to finish my sleeves from <a href="http://www.marjisyarncrafts.com/" target="_blank">Marji</a> or <a href="http://www.creativefibersonline.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a>.
Agghhhhhhhh, the frustrations of the Level II program. I tried to alter one of the lace patterns from the cloth KAL and after 3 tries just couldn’t get the count right. I am going for a new pattern today. Still plugging away at the KPS sweater too. </div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-27206732133939919742007-03-20T06:30:00.000-04:002007-03-20T06:33:11.146-04:00March mid-month cloth done<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/427968478/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043952271418745410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI315uArqYSg8Sns3vffj3lYLtcGKN_HNClUjuu3vfrM8gbzVfStanQP6jcBitxaHM816JhEF187zGmojC9GW-qakhrmutNzQQ6eledK3kfIzWHPwNU3cU-G5Ww_m0_kxgTmcz/s320/07_March_MidMonth.JPG" border="0" /></a>
<div>OK, so the instructions aren't completely posted but it wasn't a big deal to figure it out, so I went for it!</div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-85720060421819035142007-03-15T20:23:00.000-04:002007-03-15T20:25:06.839-04:00Thursday March 15So, I took the day off to get some PT for my upper spine. Here's hoping I get relief soon!
Got the body of my sweater done, including the buttons! Working to get the sleeves done soon!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-48753803972993183012007-03-11T15:35:00.000-04:002007-03-11T15:36:46.210-04:00New Do For Effie<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/417849615/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040752957629849634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8q1zSG0WRPn0GPYQhYx4nUzqTyk2mVhkbbzTXUskvmPc7bcoEZcuB-fkKUGWWLDRWoTSETSJX4oLNljJBpx69_tXlcGDvVepkXZ8eY3LI14f2hYaUG3eE8DGs0bZDmzsb86bi/s320/07_March_11_Effie.JPG" border="0" /></a>
<div></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-1336191200503994682007-03-10T07:33:00.000-05:002007-03-11T15:29:06.112-04:00WIP, Queens, MKP, Travel, ChildrenSlowly progressing on the sleeves for the 2-color jacket. Slow because every once in a while I pause to weave in all the ends on the solid color, as a result of changing skeins every row due to the color difference in the Manos :(
<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040750823031103506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimsVjc2vzfm6wgplIKDiYa7culvAa4GixCvX_r1p__e5FLDvMzyyE-JDd0ING_uKCbTROBhe3_MJsH4YzdvCqHZLFCg5wpU93ysJBPwK7CM-pGzbjHn6EweVEdiRCWWFViqO2/s320/SleeveEnds_March_11_07.JPG" border="0" />
<p>Slow progress on Level II of the TKGA Master Knitter’s Program also. Presently working on getting my binder in order, and rearranging all the updated changes since I originally started.</p>
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The 4 swatches that I did before are no longer required. Figures I worked on those that would be eliminated! I am left with 1 Lace swatch - unfinished and unblocked, out of the 22 required!</>
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Participated in my first judging event for this year's <a href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/queen" target="_blank" mce_href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/queen">Shad Derby Queen</a> last night.
Social hour followed by kick off speeches and then a 1 minute speech by each of the 12 girls. As each one finished each of the 4 judges had to score them:
1 - 15 - speech
1 - 10 poise
1 - 5 appearance</p>
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It was a lot harder than I thought. The girls presented in order of height, from shortest to tallest. I was quite impressed with the poise and personalities, let alone the accomplishments of these high school senior young ladies! This event counts as 15% of their total score. This was a “by invitation only” event.</p>
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The next judging event, the Secondary Judging, will be private and a little less formal, yet represents 60% of their score, on Tuesday April 3, 2007. As I understand it, the 4 judges along with the Judge’s Chair will formulate 4 questions to present to the young ladies. Each of us will present the same question to each of the Candidates.</p>
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"<a href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/queen/rulesandjudgingcri/" target="_blank" mce_href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/queen/rulesandjudgingcri/">Each candidate will be evaluated based on</a>:
Involvement - community and schoolOutside interestsKnowledge of current eventsAppearancePoisePersonalityAttitude in answer to question "Why do you want to be the Shad Derby Queen?"
It should be noted, the judges determine the questions and content of the interviews."</p>
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The last event is the <a href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/events/shadderbycoronatio/" target="_blank" mce_href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/events/shadderbycoronatio/">Coronation Ball</a> on May 5, 2007.</p>
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III. <a href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/queen/rulesandjudgingcri/" target="_blank" mce_href="http://www.windsorshadderby.org/queen/rulesandjudgingcri/">Final Judging</a>
Coronation Ball - 25% Each candidate will be judged on:
EssayPoise Appearance
“Coronation Ball - 25% Each candidate will be judged on:
EssayPoise Appearance”
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Still working on processing our trip to China this summer. So excited! I finally was able to get the invoice, cc authorization and visa documents last night, so we can fax the deposit in hopefully today. We just realized that we need passport photos (2 since we will have a double entry visa - from US and Hong Kong). So we need to get to AAA for those. Thankfully we both have current passports.</p>
<p>Child #2 is moving closer! Yes, after almost 3 years on the West Coast, in SF, she is moving to NYC. She is in the process of working with travel nursing agencies. It seems that with her experience at UCSF she should have no problem finding work at a large teaching hospital. And they find her housing, a fully furnished one bedroom apartment in NYC. We have friends who have purchase a studio apartment for $250,000!</p>
<p>I’ll visit with <a href="http://www.justintara.com/firstyear.htm" target="_blank">Child #1, wife and grandson tomorrow</a>. I need more pictures!</p>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-10232684167133343492007-03-03T08:38:00.000-05:002007-03-03T08:49:02.710-05:00TKGA Level IIDecided to pick up The Knitting Guild of America Level II master knitter program. OK, OK, I decided to get serious back in <a href="http://kathyknits.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html">August of 06</a> :(
I happened to check the boards and noticed that not only they change the directions which I ordered back in August, but there are corrections posted as of November 15, 2006. So I went ahead and emailed for the directions. I have to say they got back to me right away with the new information. I was quite impressed. Now if only I could get this level done with some type of speed.
So I am organizing for the binder. I had many of the swatch tags and instructions done, but now they have to be redone with the changes :(
Still working on the 2 color jacket. Up to the last button hole, so now I need to finish the neck decreases and then the sleeves.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-10555622298427788822007-02-26T09:23:00.000-05:002007-02-26T10:31:18.161-05:00Snow DayWell schools are closed today. After I posted the announcement on the school website at 5:15 this morning I went back to bed and slept until almost 8!
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Not that we needed another snow day, coming off a week of school break. We had a snow day on the 14th also, and every snow day needs to be made up at the end of the year. So now we don't get out until June 21! We are planning on leaving for <a href="http://www.chinaspree.com/china-tour-package-info.asp?tourType=0&tourID=2007008">China </a>on the 30th, so I'd like to have some time to get out and buy all the things we will need...<br><br>
Here is the view out the back kitchen door:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/403438679/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035853292297674338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebLiK5dM5VLrxYR1IRmSrSQpb8VZYiPBPtO3_r6FfSGG_8I3tLBCexJUbUaCI2RxKWar9NFL9kSZT1ps1BZvoU0OA-jml3zJ6rQoDphbDUFZOqmYAZXQAh69xssZcWfB9X6qa/s320/IMG_1009.JPG" border="0" /></a>
<p>And out the front door:</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/403438687/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035853300887608946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjED7Ch3X6ZSyUk-79GjysNm8JD7tyzVfL5WzhdoNKXe2qmPvbpFc2rfqlEU-V0BZWIyud9Ik7A6lcfxwH1K2W02DPdeOjKkRG36xOmnbsa04OnvpDDHRoTpu5MPV55Wa4wVN8h/s320/IMG_1011.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p>Effie is taking it easy too! Now off to watch a bit of TV and get some knitting done :)</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/403438693/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035853305182576258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUf6rP_tBRXWrjI8A2AqWhfFHvT4AozRrtmrbHJm_dtuSWuk-Lf3DWzUyzqIEHrOD11K-l1wBL10rry-nrQDYfo2lzYx_Bo1SfrfyPBDtFpNGlh5SD5NEpA-0p7C5IfKBWSK-/s320/IMG_1012.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-67706288052782232572007-02-25T13:43:00.000-05:002007-02-26T09:52:35.670-05:00ButtonsWell I changed my blogger template and all seems to be finally working!
<p>Yesterday Hubby and I took a drive about 1 hour north of here to <a href="http://yarn.com/">Webs</a>. Oh my!I found some great buttons that will work perfectly with the <a href="http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-1202-1209-1217/0/0/2746/" target="_blank">048</a> Mac and Me Adult Two Color Jacket– yes!</p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/402363575/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035559598139006498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWep5jRaRttIIlunKeGiabyThxg-HuVbuoTyB_aUn0m7-MIEo4VTSYJMUs8wNW2JKM84uCuoPPMMeWuaXN2iu50UyvrsWSQhSe2fvp3m7Is9nREF7tr3FoRmiDAP9vPghAsg9m/s320/MacNMeButtons.JPG" border="0" /></a>
<p>I also picked up a 10 skein package of <a href="http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-1300-1311-1320/0/0/3541/">Queensland</a> Uruguay DK! Color 10 - not sure exactly how to describe the color, and I can’t find color names anywhere on the web. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035546356754832914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipI4cl1mrji20pTiURPtlIv9_j73fw7Gsy5hx6FAyGMrxVzhOJBOnJ7UOTvvjRFJdL5Zkg_-PyNaUzsi2kcbyaLAMcmezVS1hwuyjQxWYa7SgJlbyLJ9wp57H7HW7NpSx-MDZM/s200/QueenslandUruguay_10.jpg" border="0" /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/402363572/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035559731282992690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GpjbedY494SRi73Z1lW351mcmPAi7pTjEnKF_jk3yyaXl2PCP6Wr_Vb9S4A22qGBeB0ZkTxUl93Msl6NhObknktjb6v2EGMT4Sd9O4b6c-e_3rXyzqs9AIhAljMyrLU0qITn/s320/QueenslandUruguay_10_Package.JPG" border="0" /></a>
A yummy merino/alpaca/silk blend, Uruguay DK is perfect for light garments and accessories.Content: 70% Merino/20% Baby Alpaca/10% SilkWeight/Yardage: 50 Grams/124 YardsGauge: 5.5sts=1″ #6 needlesKnitting Weight: DK</p><p>Not sure what I will do with it, but I was having so much fun getting overwhelmed with all that yarn. I had a few picked out and then just decided to make a choice!</p><p>
Well back to work tomorrow. Overfall it has been a good week in spite of being sick for part of it. Didn’t get as much accomplished as I had planned, but did get some of the kitchen floor stripped, hair cut and touched up, manicure and pedicure, dry cleaning done, and a couple of girly <a href="http://www.maxrestaurantgroup.com/locations/mia_index.php">lunches</a>. Got some new <a title="Jake's First Christmas" href="http://www.justintara.com/FirstYear/06Christmas.htm" target="_blank">baby</a> pics up.</p><p>
The baby sweater is done except for the snaps and ties sewn on. Worked a bit on the Mac N Me jacket, and the KPS top down raglan.</p>
<p></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/402363567/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035560427067694674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3RnG5kgkPOOitUYIsVXLjgBjHeWZU18XAaL6LeflXjXq0nRoTHW9vYGkb9afWTDr2sCI5zeduIaCyW-03qb_WAmij1C8io9-4D_VMO3s-8NxnXmFbpdEb37mZJL7Uluy9dVN/s320/BabyGirlKimonoDetail.JPG" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035559920261553730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnWdVsmO4cxwCnwjnwH64ldInrChaa1_H2zAxrGM1FbpmYSZyE0G4reYhDNEtwCfXIMgmW2Y-WSjtRpGguQCTBjsO1i7fz6-EQdb_Bc7n5-6519t9HnGI05IM84A-1Pv8x3_l/s320/BabyGirlKimono.JPG" border="0" />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-48393526936328408252007-02-23T08:47:00.000-05:002007-02-26T10:03:55.039-05:00Vacation?Been down and out with the flu most of the week Effie did get to the spa though. Don’t you just love her <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399738564/">braid</a>? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399738564/"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034727867412643074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_jhDfpQN_pFWZqHMRGONAfVOHLEZPSKv0eYTNFFp5iQCNBfWoJhgFTp_y0h9l1YbSUu-3VU1jEbdiDtFHLzYktBdVv0cLfrBR-0MmzY8hrCgPIlAEE8wGqDABIZez4-6UFnx/s320/07_Feb_21_Effie.JPG" border="0" />Managed to get the 2 February cloths done, the Hearts and the Lace Diamonds mid-month cloth.
<div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399736840/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034726922519837922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKP0I24h3ldHyXZji3P5Fof6tdlY7yAPF25X7b2wI_xtjYAZOmIkesFnmmElcZWCghMhaM44SYb9cn5ALZ0imjTZXLDRTqBTjlGG7ag-IHqNCdvzZq9Fx1fmBaBXu7vdfhSls/s320/07_Feb_KAL_Hearts.JPG" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399736845/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034726922519837938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dauWQShi7JSIeOBY2Z9hWoVXTSbNAAjbk30vmsaCqR_K9AK6WL4ryMRyDao3GJVVpNQaeLEeaOxsyW5EbkwMI6py0wN4-8i4TRuMOfwX4RYrqoDNDje3sfEqyaGc2U98XNs3/s320/07MidFeb_KAL_LaceDiamonds.JPG" border="0" /></a>
<div>I had intended to have more progress, but spending 24/7 in bed asleep didn’t help Working bottom up in the round, now split so using 3 skeins at once. Started both <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399736846/">sleeves</a>.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399736846/" target="_blank"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034727876002577682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7oToRc7Avitiw-32tRRQwFgZG-VfnptNQ98N_OfzXtzIkN0UkWDs2Ep94Kb-IFSXoZs3EMritqGv1Jx30Ai4ynMV6QIz96CperYWqv9_tVK3sNsJG1EC_xwb3MZ3u4RNGJ5g/s320/Sweater_Feb_07.JPG" border="0" />
Mangaged to fininsh the <a href="http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/pie/pie_lg.html" target="_blank">kimono</a>, need about another inch on the sleeves. Then I can sew it together, put on the snaps and ties and be done with it. Plenty of time for the May baby!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399736839/" target="_blank"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034727884592512290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUngtDnh1Kw3Fo2KKfohqd-oBS9C-m2uzI2ZHe_s_eo-lBEAPOTTRSPcwgOUwK9QMXksld57exI54I_0t46qkXsBlX8AQkHfntm1nDE2_HAsqPrjmuWtmYGNK-tFV1QQ_QUtC4/s320/07_Feb_Kimono.JPG" border="0" />
I missed Phil’s BD being sick in bed, but some friends delivered this:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/399740630/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034727888887479602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOR9jFWdfmWgT56lLxVeEJNCNhi6YnIhu301orKnRPMfsvJYhz2lFGILQauMdiu-nUOadedxFMQ6xFXRcQRyjhdTKf3pmzomCvz23MuStR0EGaySG8Zy-g3L-2bTJ9RioTg-Bl/s320/07_BD_Phil.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-1167576330445325052006-12-31T09:45:00.000-05:002006-12-31T09:46:26.250-05:00Knit From Your Stash - NOT<a href="http://wendyknits.net/stash2007.htm">Knit From Your Stash 2007!</a> I already have plans to fall off the wagon:
"Top Down Sweater $40
I was asked to schedule a class for a man’s sweater. This sweater works for man or woman. Ellen is knitting the sample in scrumptious Misti Alpaca Chunky to create a cuddly and toasty warm sweater.
Basic knitting skills required. Fee includes pattern.
Sun. 1/21 3-5pm and
2/4,18 3/11 3-4pm "
<a href="http://www.mistialpaca.com/catalog.php?collection=2&page=3">Misti international</a> - thinking green since Phil's favorite color is olive, <a href="http://www.mistialpaca.com/images/chunky/M678f.jpg">this</a> might be close.
The 1776 socks, top down sweater and Clapotis as well as the 2 color cardigan are still not finished. My thinking was that if I took a class I might actually FINISH!
Would also like to take:
"2Socks –2Circulars $60. Don’t care for double pointed needles? Knit two socks on two long circular needles. When you are done you have a pair completed. Basic knitting skills are required.
Fee includes pattern.
Tue. 1/9,16,23,30 6-8pm" - but Tuesday night? Have to wait and see if they offer it during the summer.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-1167232618054786232006-12-27T10:02:00.000-05:002006-12-31T09:56:04.620-05:00Winding DownGot V off to the airport and back safely to SF yesterday after a nice <a href="http://www.carmenanthony.com/avon.html">lunch</a>. Had a little time to kill :) so I dropped in at my <a href="http://www.creativefibersonline.com/">LYS</a>.
Had a <a href="http://www.knittingbag.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/299">Mac & Me pattern </a>just crying out for yarn :0
So I picked up 10 skeins of Manos del Uruguay: 3 #55 olive <a href="http://www.kyarns.com/dynamic/manos-55-swatchthumb.gif">green</a> and 7 #101 jungle <a href="http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlinegen/currgen/ManosDelUruguay/SpaceDyedWool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=6012">variegated</a>. They were having a 25% off sale and I still had a $35 credit from a gift certificate!
Leisurely coffee time this morning, then off to the dermatologist for me bi-annual skin check and lunch with some friends. Ah, vacation week! Update: He found another skin CA spot :(
Da*^ blogger still won't let me upload pics!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-1167229601550243112006-12-27T09:26:00.000-05:002006-12-27T09:26:41.550-05:00Orphan Foundation of America<a href="http://www.orphan.org/red_scarf_project.xhtml">Orphan Foundation of America</a> - "Send warmth and encouragement to America’s college-bound foster youth. OFA needs thousands of handmade scarves to put in our Valentine Care Packages to these parentless youth attending college on their own. Your handiwork will truly be the personal touch in these packages and bring students the encouragement they need to move forward and graduate to a brighter future. For over 25 years, OFA has provided funding and family-like support to foster youth in transition. <a href="http://www.orphan.org">www.orphan.org</a> "Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-1167229320225573862006-12-27T09:22:00.000-05:002006-12-27T09:22:00.296-05:00Knit & Spin Links: Main<a href="http://www.radianlace.com/links/">Knit & Spin Links: Main</a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9262919.post-1167058765619028462006-12-25T09:23:00.000-05:002006-12-27T09:53:59.900-05:00Christmas 2006 and updatesSo this morning I changed the template and now it seems I have a blog again after all this time! BUT IT STILL WON'T LET ME UPLOAD PICTURES!!!
Been a long time since I posted since I couldn't get the da*^ thing to work. I still have to spend a little time figuring out why it won't work nicely with Wo#@ Pre*^ :(
V arrived home Friday night. J was nice enough to pick her up since she didn't get in until after 10. Left her a panini to warm up along with some Christmas cookies.
Saturday night was our usual Christmas Eve (Eve) fondue dinner party with the kids. Yesterday was our usual Christmas Day (eve) dinner for the family of 20. The roast beast/au jus turned out well (spoon roast) and since V wasn't home for T Day I made Stuffed Artichokes Supreme and Stuffing. To round out the dinner I made garlic mashed potatoes and oven roasted asparagus with mushrooms and Hollandaise sauce. Phil made his awesome cheesecake and the fam brought along a variety of hors d'Oeuvres and desserts.
Today will be low key as J, wife and son do the morning thing at her parents and will be here later in the day. They got me a <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13383103">Cuisinart Griddler</a> and the plan is to make paninis, exchange gifts and pop in a movie or two.
Last night after everyone left (at a decent hour of 7 or so compared to the 11:50 at Thanksgiving!) V, Phil and I watched <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449059/">Little Miss Sunshine</a> a gift from C & S. A dysfunctional-family-road-trip movie, but enjoyable, none-the-less. We also got <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379725/">Capote</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099810/">The Hunt for Red October</a> (obviously not for me!).
Last weekend we took a Christmas meal of ham, mashed potatoes and cheesecake, along with other friends apps and dessert to some friends who are somewhat housebound. Fun, but I don't think I've missed a weekend of major cooking since the grandson was born. I really haven't cooked this much in years it seems.
On the knitting front I've been filling in my time with the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MonthlyDishcloths/">Cloth KALs</a>. Went back to work on the <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html">Clapotis</a>, still working on the Fortissima 1776 socks, and KPS <a href="http://www.knittingpureandsimple.com/Men.html">991</a> sweater.
November cloth was a turkey (Nov 13 entry) and the Mid-November was a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/335116264/">Pointsettia</a> that I turned into a towel.
December KAL was an <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/335127418/">Rocking Horse </a>and the Mid-Dec was a lace called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/335116271/">Snowy Drops </a>and I also made an illusion <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathymlm/335116277/">Candy Cane </a>cloth.
I also need to upload Christmas pics as soon as blogger will let me :(
Did I also mention that I went to see <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_em">Emeril Live</a> in NYC? It was a deep sea fishing episode to be aired later in the year.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04419814617764089193noreply@blogger.com0