the day has come
October 29, 2009
i don’t know about y’all, but i love addi turbos.
when i was first learning to knit, my gauge was unbelievably tight and while i loved straight wooden needles, i needed some help. i recall a ‘large’ women’s mitten i once made that wouldn’t fit a 5 year old. and that was after going up 2 needle sizes.
so nina suggested i try addi turbos.
i’ve never looked back.
for months now, ever since my first (or maybe second) visit to natural stitches and especially now that i work there, i have been lusting after the addi clicks. they’ve been on backorder forever and anytime anyone mentioned skacel, my heart jumped.
well, on monday october 26, we got our shipment, and i got my wish.
isn’t it beautiful?
let us bow our heads
October 26, 2009
i was walking on forbes toward the cathedral and came upon a knitter, sitting in the sunshine happily knitting a sweater in the round.
ez would be so proud.
but as i got closer i noticed something shocking.
it was her yarn. scratchy evil red heart.
let us pray not only for her knitterly soul but for that poor unfortunate person who has to wear it.
*tear*
a week in photos
October 11, 2009
i have been such a busy bee. can you handle a long post?
went to chicago for Jeanne’s reception.
i worked on her gift (aka secret #2)
(that blue line to the end, that’s how long it took to get from pittsburgh to chicago)
and finished it at nina
went to Victory’s Banner
with my good friend caroline
hung out with jenny
ate a feed with old friends
(i love feed)
i watched the michigan vs. michigan state game with the langs
it was a close game
but we won (go state!).
then it was time for the reception
erin and jenny were there
there was SO much FOOD!
and there was this guy
but jeanne was beautiful
and we all had a great time
i had a pretty good weekend
but my week continued.
i made a mini feast for my roomie and me
and we made a mini collage of jenny m.’s mini portraits. (isn’t that yokoo?)
but perhaps the highlight of a very hectic week, was the fact the ms. pearl-mcphee, the yarnharlot herself, finally posted the pattern for the “Pretty Thing”from her January blog on ravelry.
and i joyfully finished it!!
(the model is my roommate)
there was more
a lot more
and i’m really tired
but i think that’s enough for now.
thanks harlot!
(so pretty right?)
secrets part deux
September 30, 2009
just to give a taste.
this secret is complete
this one is near completion
i’m off to chicago tomorrow. i’m excited to see me my old knitters and shop at nina and see my old chicago peeps.
and possibly pick up a ralph lauren holiday candle
who’s to say?!
OM f*cking G!
September 29, 2009
so we went here for Veronica’s 25th birthday.
as we were waiting for the bill, i looked up.
who did i see (in his classic ‘in every single paparazzi photo’ grey hoodie)?
JAKE GYLLENHAAL & REESE WITHERSPOON.
i died.
and can i just say, both of them are way more beautiful in real life.
i have multiple witnesses to back me up.
so the first time i’m not stalking the yarn harlot every second of the day, she drops this little bomb
if by some act of god i get accepted, please help me fundraise
*tap tap* is this thing on? is anyone out there?
thanks be to . . .
September 23, 2009
i had a bit of a stressful day yesterday.
i’m finally feeling the full weight of school and life.
all i have to say is thank god for xanax and knitting.
but really i’m lucky.
very, very lucky.
because this is what happens when i go to work:
(that’s yvonne in that giant bag)
and this is how i feel every single day there
knit on bitches!
blast from the past
September 22, 2009
i received and e-mail today.
an e-mail from an old college friend.
in it were pictures of times past, a happier time, a time with more freedom.
one of them reveals my knitting beginnings (literally).
things to note in this photo:
long metal needles
green fun fur yarn
my long ‘college’ hair
the knitting lady’s glasses
the rapt expression on my face
things note not in this photo:
this was during a 2 a.m. grocery run in Meijer.
we happened into the ‘yarn aisle’ to find the knitter lady
she literally taught us to knit right then and there.
(e-wrap cast on, english style)
that’s what knitters are like.
they need to spread the word.
the yarn harlot was right.
took a risk
September 17, 2009
and drove to school today.
got a parking spot right behind Baker Hall, my building.
my good week continues.
soon, more knitting will be revealed.
a camera is on the way.
my new enemy
September 2, 2009
take a good look.
this is my new enemy.
no, not that nice lady! that’s Kelli, my manager. (look at that focus)
my enemy is that ball winder.
now, i’ve been getting my yarn wound for a while.
and i have my own winder and swift at home.
never have i run into a snag, tangle, knot, or mysterious third end.
and yet, this winder has given me some serious issues.
it hates me.
everyone else is allowed to go at full speed but not i! i must always proceed with caution or face its inevitable wrath. it’s like the winder is hazing me or something.
i think the swift might be in on it.
Bitches Get Stitches 