New Yarn!

There's nothing like visiting your old hometown's yarn shop. In Santa Fe, NM there is a fantastic little shop called Looking Glass Yarns. It's run by two sisters, Sheila and Kay. They really are two of the nicest knitters one could meet.

I stopped by today to day a quick hello and of course to buy some yarn. I came home with my first skein of crack...er Malabrigo lace and a skein of an alpaca lace weight. It was love at first fondle. I can't believe how soft these yarns are.

I don't have plans for either skein yet, but hopefully soon. The colors are so bright especially the pink Malabrigo, that I know I'll be using one soon.

A Mother's Day Knitastrophe

This morning I walked into the living room still bleary eyed and saw the remnants of a massacre. Martini the wonder weenie decided that my Citron shawl was evil and needed to be destroyed. She proceeded to neutralize the perceived threat from the shawl. She ate and scratched and chewed and ripped. After a laborious battle, Martini the wonder weenie emerged, victorious!!! The evil shawl of doom was dead and peace was once again brought to the Aguilar household. Thankfully she left my harmonys  alone and the only thing lost was time and some yarn I kind of hated anyway.

The kiddos and the H made me a lovely breakfast and I got my first ever handmade Mother's day card!! How awesome is that? All in all it's been a wonderful day. Unless you're my knitting, in that case RIP.

The Knit list

Some people have what's called a Bucket List. On a Bucket List you write all the things you'd like to do before you die, or "kick the bucket". It's a cute idea, one I'm going to adapt to my crafty little life. I'm going to write a Knit List, and on it will be all the yarny things that I want to do before summer is over. I never expect to finish this list and I'll change it continuously. It's still fun to write it all down.

Knit List Summer 2011

1. Citron

2. Clapotis

3. Finish my WIP's

4. Attempt something with A cable

5. Gretel Tam

6. Learn to knit "normally"

7. Write a pattern

8. Learn to crochet

9. Find a knitting group

10. Dye my own yarn

What's on your knit list?

Just for fun, here's a pic of my current WIP. 

-Lea <3

                     

My knitting buddies<3

Here's a quick post from my phone (yay technology!!) To show you my knitting buddies.

This is Martni my mini dachshund (yes it's a picture of my wiener, enjoy).


And here is Super Binky. Frankly I think he looks kind of like and sheep. Spin his fur? Why no I've never thought about that, ok, yeah I did.

The ABC's of Me

Stuff about me in alphabetical order:

A. Age: 25, I'll be 26 in May

B. Bed Size: King

C. Chore You Dislike: Dishes, I flipping hate doing dishes.

D. Dogs: I have one tiny dachshund name Martini. She's a doll.

E. Essential Start to Your Day: COFFEE or red bull!

F. Favorite Color: Green has really been catching my interest these days. But I think pink will always be #1.

G. Gold or Silver: I prefer silver 99% of the time. But there is a time and a place for gold.

H. Height: My DL says 5'5" but it's actually 5'7" lol.

I. Instruments You Play(ed): I played the flute a long time ago. I play the ukulele, acoustic and electric guitar now. Not well though.

J. Job Title: Mama, Student, Knitter and chief food maker.

K. Kids: 2, Mathias who's 4 and Bella who's 2.

L. Live: Rio Rancho, NM . It's nice little map dot.

M. Mom’s Name: Janell

N. Nicknames: Nan, Banana, MOOOOOOM.

O. Overnight Hospital Stays: A few. Having kids does that to you.

P. Pet Peeves: Scraping teeth on a fork or chewing with your mouth open. EW.

Q. Quote from a Movie: I don't really watch movies.

R. Righty or Lefty: Righty.

S. Siblings: 2 brothers. One older and one younger.

T. Time You Wake Up: As late as possible. Usually around 7-8.

U. Underwear: I am obsessed with having pretty, matching underwear. LOL at least it's always nice, right?

V. Veggies You Don’t Like: Baby corn, that crap freaks me out.

W. What Makes You Run Late: Me, my kids, my dog, basically everything. I'll be late to my own funeral!

X. X-Rays You’ve Had: Dental, my foot, my wrist, my lungs. Never my head though, go figure.

Y. Yummy Food You Make: Green chile stew! I haven't figured out how to make it vegetarian yet though.

Z. Zoo Animal Favorites: The hippos, I love those big sweeties!

What are your ABC's? If you choose to do the same survey on your blog, link back here – I would love to learn more about you!


I got this post idea from Punk Rawk Purl . Check her out, she's awesome!


-L

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My First Yarn

Earlier this week I bought some undyed silk hankies and dyed them. I tried to make a rainbow but it came out kind of funky.

It dried a little brighter and I liked it a little more. 

I wanted to try spinning silk (since wool doesn't like me, lol) It went pretty well, for me anyway. My wheel took up the fiber and I got a nice spin. The resulting yarn is uneven and kind of funky but it's mine!!

 

Knitters Christmas List 2010

Well it's getting to be that time of year again, time to pick out presents for your favorite knitter! Or for yourself, =D.

In no particular order here's a list of my top 10 things for knitters:

1. Blackthorne double pointed knitting needles, they're made of carbon fiber. Which makes them light, smooth and incredibly strong. If you've ever snapped a dpn while knitting a sock, you'll love this little guys.

2. Nameste's Buddy case, it's a great place to stash all your little knitting knick knacks. It's well made, comes in great colors and best of all, the back panel is magnetic so you won't loose your darning needles anymore!

3. Sterling silver stitch markers from Spindle Cat Studios. These little stitch markers are unique, beautiful and feel like jewelry for your knitting!

4. Ceramic Yarn Bowl from The Mud Place - What a beautiful way to keep your yarn balls under control. 

5.Limited edition Knitkit - Knitkits are like swiss army knives for knitters! There's a row counter, a storage compartment that houses a darning needle, scissors and little rubber stitch markers. There's also a handy dandy retractable measuring tape. 

6.Knitpicks Try It Needle Set - Every wanted to try out one of Knitpick's signature interchangeable needles? Afraid to buy a set because of the slightly high initial cost? Check this out! You can get 3 sets of tips and a set of 24" cables. The Zephyrs come in US size 6, the Harmony's US size 5 and the Nickel plated in size 4.

7.Yarn Stash Knitter's Rule - A cute and funky bamboo needle/stitch gauge. A perfect stocking stuffer. 

8.At Knit's End: Meditations For Women Who Knit too Much - By Stephanie Pearl McPhee AKA the Yarn Harlot. I love this book my dear friend Fickle Knitter gave my copy years ago when I was going though a tough spot in my life. Whenever things get tough I take it out and read it again. It always makes me feel better. 

9.Needle Roll from Slipped Stitch Studios- This spiffy little needle roll keeps your needles nice and safe, and to top it off it's damn cute!

10. A subscription to a knitting magazine, my current fave is Creative Knitting. The magazine is filled with cute projects, great ides for gifts and pretty pictures of yarn.