2007 February archive at limedragon :)

Venezia

28.Feb.07 ~ 7:48 am

Last chance to enter the “What’s in a color?” contest—the deadline is midnight tonight!

I started a new pair of socks a couple weeks ago. The colorway fits the current Project Spectrum theme, and these socks will be gifted later this year. After completing two pairs in a row for myself, it was time for some gift-socknitting.

The pattern I’m using

knitting, socks | 11 stitches

Old and New

27.Feb.07 ~ 7:19 am

I continue to gain yardage.

First, I splurged a little bit after I received my income tax refund. I couldn’t resist the colors of that Fortissima (Mexico Evolution Silver), perfect for Project Spectrum. I hope I can start them next month!

knitting, yarn stash | 7 stitches

A couple more things

26.Feb.07 ~ 6:26 am

The “What’s in a color?” contest is still going on, so leave a comment (in the previous post) if you haven’t entered yet. Deadline isn’t until Wednesday.

Before moving on to new topics,

contests, knitting, socks | 4 stitches

What’s in a color? (Contest #4)

23.Feb.07 ~ 7:30 am

I’ve decided it’s time for a contest! (All the pictures in this post can be clicked to view a bigger copy.)

I recently completed a pair of socks with Trekking XXL in a lovely colorway, “76.” Well, I say that number leaves something to be desired. If a color number doesn’t have a corresponding name, then I usually come up with my own. But this time, I’ve decided to offer up a prize and see your suggestions. :)

To enter, leave a comment answering one (or more) of the following:

contests | 55 stitches

At long last!

22.Feb.07 ~ 7:44 am

Thanks everyone for the well wishes last week. I’m mostly over my cold now. Strangely, it was mild (as in I didn’t need much medicine), but also was lingering and annoying. I was very glad to finally get a good night’s sleep!

I managed to finish three garter squares for Warm Up America, but I didn’t feel well enough for the MOA and Knit-Out, so I’ve mailed them directly to the organization. No pictures of the squares; they were knit with Bernat Softee doubled, left over from this blanket (scroll down a little bit).

Once the squares were finished, I eagerly returned to the Fluted Banister socks, because the toes were all that was left to knit.

knitting, socks | 5 stitches

Them’s the Breaks

16.Feb.07 ~ 10:31 am

Thanks everyone for your comments regarding the Mermaid Socks! I appreciate them all and will respond to the comments as soon as I can. I’ve been lax this week.

I’ve been working on some simple garter squares to drop off for Warm Up America this weekend. Mindless knitting, but I’ve had a hard time finishing them. All week my energy and motivation levels have been low.

It hasn’t been a bad week per se, but there certainly have been incidents.

general, knitting | 8 stitches

Valentine Florals

14.Feb.07 ~ 8:56 pm

Last weekend, Mom and I took pictures of the “Heart in the Park” event at the MOA. There were hearts plenty, and the sculptures were fun and cute. Local folks who are planning to attend Knit-Out & Crochet this weekend will be able to see these, since the event does not end until February 19.

The pictures are better this time around, since there was more natural light available. My favorites are the white swans swimming in blue hydrangeas (very Project Spectrum). Enjoy!

general | 5 stitches

Mismatched Mermaids

12.Feb.07 ~ 9:17 am

I finished upgrading WordPress this past weekend. I think everything works as it should. Do let me know if anything seems wonky. Thanks!

And now, may I present to you the not-quite-matching Mermaid Socks.

knitting, socks | 12 stitches

February Progress

08.Feb.07 ~ 11:26 am

First, some excellent news! The Mermaid socks are finished! And I had just enough yarn to finish both toes (whew)! I’ll get pictures soon.

Now, I had a short to-do list for January. Let’s see how I did.

knitting, site updates, yarn stash | 10 stitches

A chicken among the tulips

07.Feb.07 ~ 10:13 am

The MOA, as part of the ongoing Park in Bloom event series, held a “Largest Indoor Tulip Show” last month, January 19-27. I don’t know if it really is the largest indoor tulip show, but there were lots of tulips, and I gave Mom my camera to take pictures as we walked around the mall. Even though this show is over, the tulips remained and they will be replaced with new flowers for the upcoming “Heart of the Park” event starting on Friday.

One nice thing about these events is that local artists can display their artwork (for sale, too), so you’ll spot a few in the pictures. With our latest freezing temperatures, I thought a little hint of spring would be good.

general, knitting, socks | 5 stitches