As Promised

So, I have some things to show you.

A happy family on vacation.

Socks.

These are the last kit from last year's Rocking Sock Club. Raven Swirl Socks in Blackbird. I'm wearing them right now. They are pretty and comfy.

An early Valentine.

This is my holiday Damson. It is my first project with Wollmeise. I just have to block it and then there will be more pictures, but I love it already.

And a work in progress.

I have been working on an Owl sweater in my free time.

This pattern is very popular on Ravelry and I can see why. It is knit in a fat yarn (Wool of the Andes bulky, in my case) and it knits up quickly. I plan on using beads for the eyes, but I'll keep you posted on how that works out.

There are still a couple of little things in my knitting bag but they are waiting to be gifted before I can show you them.

And in other news, I have picked out my Ravelympics project. T and I are both knitting the Vine Yoke Cardigan by Ysolda. (Are you surprised that we're knitting the same thing? Great minds think alike.) I have the yarn, the needles, the pattern and I'm ready.

I'm hoping to have all my current projects finished before the Olympic Flame is lit. Wish me luck.

I.O.U.

I have been a bad blogger. I haven't shown you pictures of the last kit from last year's Rockin' Sock Club. (I finished them a while ago. They're Raven coloured Cookies. What's not to love?) I have been hiding my Owl Sweater, which is zipping along nicely given its gauge. (It's in a pewter colour and I plan on using beads for eyes. Do you think it will work? I can't wait to show you.) I have been knitting a Damson while on vacation but I've been keeping it from you, Dear Reader.

I promise to show you everything.

But not today. Today is T.'s birthday. She's on the other side of the world. Since we've become friends, we've always celebrated together. There was usually wine and always cake. Not today. Today I hope that T is sunning herself and enjoying the local beer. Today, I wish her a sunny February and hot beaches. I wish her relaxing time with her husband. Today, T., you get an I.O.U. for wine and cake and time with your girls. (Andi, Catknip? I'm talking about you.) And wishes for a safe and speedy trip home. I miss you. Happy Birthday.

Quickie

I'm leaving in hours...but had to share this before I left.



Super awesome pics thanks to my 3 year old Stink.

Shut down for maintenance

Baad Medicine industries has to take a little leave.

J. is off in the land of pineapple and luaus.

T. is off to the land of koalas and kangaroos.

We will be back in a couple weeks, with stories, knitting and more.

Vancouver Twenty-Ten

The Olympics are coming to Canada! And with them, a huge amount of excitement for all Canadians.

There are torch relays to attend, and Olympic paraphenalia to buy, and pressure to apply to all the Canadian athletes (especially the hockey players - anything less than gold would be a huge disappointment.

Some of us are actually going to attend some Olympic events (J., not me) in Vancouver, while others (me) will watch from home with 2 little men who've been told that if they don't cheer from Canada they might get arrested. When you're 6, you generally just like to cheer for whoever is winning - he needs to learn that when it comes to the Olympics, it's entirely based on your country.

What I am doing to be prepared? Picking out my Ravelympics project. The Vine Yoke Cardigan By Ysolda (who is a genius!!). J. will also be partaking in this project.

I am getting excited to cast-on and knit for glory. And keeping my fingers crossed that we get at least ONE gold medal on Canadian soil.