Cutest Little Knitting Goodie

I saw these little knitting dollies and think they are absolutely the cutest things in the world. Why didn't they have goodies like this when I was young? I don't care if I'm not a kid anymore I want this one. I will come up with a pattern that uses cord just to have an excuse to knit with it.

Isn't this just the most wonderful bit of pinkness??

They come in all colors and I think it might take more than one. Well you wouldn't want it to get lonely would you?

August Sock

The new August Sock Pattern is now for sale. See Close Up of Pattern Stitch. Contact Me if you are interested in purchasing this pattern.

Special sale! Buy August $5 and choose one other pattern for free!

New Socks and Fixing Links!

I finally fixed the link on the side of my blog to open a big pic of the sale socks and also the one below it opens an email to me. i did it Whew!! the august pattern is available today and all of this month. to get that buy one get one free hurry with your order!!

Feast Quiz

something new, a FEAST ?

Appetizer
Describe a toy you remember from your childhood.
* I had a doll grandma Thelma gave me and I had a red stuffed small toy with a plastic/rubber face. He had a pointed head. I dont know what it was but i loved it.

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how observant are you?
*I am a 10. maybe a 12. I have to be. I am responsible here at home for everything.

Salad
Where would you rather be at this very moment?
*With my mother. I would give almost anything to be with my mom.

Main Course
When was the last time you learned something new?
*Yesterday. I looked up information bar for microsoft internet explorer info.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I have ____________ but I haven’t ____________.
*I have a great big family, but I haven't got anyone for myself.

Almost To The Underarm Area!

Now to decide how long to make it to the underarm. This will be for a 38" bust measurement. I think after the 15 rows left on this repeat I will divide up for the sleeve area. I love how the colors are turning out.

Rainbow and Teal kauni from Astrid's.

New Sweater Graph In Color

since it is given for free, I am not giving any secret away, just converting the graph to my own representation of the colors that are shown by symbols.

The graph uses yellow, gray, red, coral, green, the sweater uses natural and gray for almost the entire rest of the sweater, only this graph is in color.

the gray i used or the red, coral, green, and yellow may not match the actual colors of yarn at all. they are used here only to help show the rose graph in color instead of symbols.

Kauni Sweater inside and out

New Project anyone else interested??

This image shown with permission.

I saw this sweater pattern picture online while yarn shopping at Astrid's. Now I have to knit it. So I wonder if anyone else out there is interested in a knit along for this sweater? I love it. After I finish the kauni sweater I am working on I will be starting this one. Waiting on my yarn now. I like the fast shipping times and yarn choices I get at Astrid's so I will be getting mine there. I wanted to use the exact yarn as used in the pattern. Matching the colors is important to me because I want to end up with a result as close to that pic as I can get.

if you think you might want to join me and knit it with me send me an email and let me know. Already sure you want to do it? contact Astrid for same yarn. Click her Purple link above and go to her site.

New Knit-A-Long Blog up for this sweater!

I can't wait to get started!!

Sweater **UPDATED**

I have been working on my sweater now about 3 weeks or more. Designing it, getting the yarn, then I had to knit the bottom ribbing 3 times to get it right. I even tried a picot hem bottom. I am using Kauni from Astrid's and size 4 circs. Here you can see a small piece of the bottom of the sweater. For Roses I am using teal mixture kauni and wine rose mixture and for the new design I am using a teal mixture for the back ground and the Rainbow kauni for the main part of the sweater. on the left is roses design, on the right is the new design.

UPDATED PIC 7/21/07

Quick Pic of Socks

Gold, May, Baby Breath, Peach, Lily of Valley, Green Leaf

Pictures of Available Patterns

Baby Breath Socks
Cathedral Socks
Green Leaf
Green May
Gold
Peach Petal
Lily Of The Valley LOV
Free Lilac Socks
Free Wandering Cables Socks *pic not uploaded yet*
Free Barbara Shawl
Free Rainbow Shawl

Spinning And Knitting In The Heat

Just thinking about spinning in this heat is enough to make your feet swell up! Way over 90 and sticky heat. I had washed a fleece but somehow it just did not get clean. It had that 'ram' odor. So I just could not spin it. Then a couple of new KAL popped up. I figured with enough help I could finally 'gitterdone'. I used a whole bottle of dish soap and tub after tub of hot water. Finally clean enough to spin so I filled 2 bobbins and then plied them. I ended up with just a touch under 200 yards of two ply fingering in a really pretty gray. It is soft and smells clean and fresh now. I can't wait to knit with it.

It really was not the fleece at all. It was how I washed it. But I didn't know so I will just do better from now on.

My twist is uneven and I do wish I could get a good twist going on so it would be all nice and smooth. Any hints or tips on making a better yarn would be greatly appreciated!

OTN a new cardigan for someone special. Using Kauni in teal mix and wine mix with roses roses roses all over it. I am using size 3 needles and the Philosopher Wool 2 color method. Loving the fabric I am making. I did get off to a false start with the ribbing and have to do it 3 times before it was ok. I love Kauni. Next I want to get the natural one AA and the gorgeous gray one BB. And of course every color she sells!!

At first I thought it was just me, that Kauni was new and it was a passing fancy of mine but there are thousands on the internet knitting it right now. So it can't just be me loving this simple, plain, wonderful wool. Watching the color bands show up and feeling the wool fabric growing.

WhenEver August Sock Pattern

For anyone that wants to purchase this pattern please go to the WhenEver sock group and join for free. I understand paying for a pattern now and not getting to knit it for a whole month.
If you order and pay for the August pattern now you can choose any one of the for-sale patterns on this site and get it FREE to knit now while you wait for the August pattern release.

Anyone that already purchased the August pattern please email me and choose your one free pattern.

Dozens of Free Sock Patterns

There are dozens of free sock patterns in the files section of my yahoo group.

Free Shawl Patterns

To BlissfulKnitter and anyone else that wrote.
the shawl pattern is free, just email me so i can send it to you free.
the emails keep coming back. i can't send them.

Whirly Gig Summer Fun Socks Pattern

A lovely yahoo group WHENEVER invited me to be sock pattern hostess for the August Sock. The picture of the socks and the close up of the stitch definition is in the files/ photos section of that group.
You must join that free group, look over the pic, then email me and let me know you want it.
Payments for the August Sock Pattern Whirly Gig Summer Fun can be made now.
Prefer PayPal but can accept mailed checks or money orders.
Contact me by email for pay pal payment.
or
Contact me by email for home mailing address.
The pattern cannot be sent to you until AUGUST FIRST. This gives you time to choose your yarn or order it if you need to. Any sock yarn will be good for the whirly gigs and it will be a great stash buster pattern. I chose not to sell a kit to cut down on costs. Postage has gone up again and this way you get the pattern in the email immediately.

between now and then they have a wonderful JULY pattern hostess with a great pattern and some older super patterns or kits.

Grandkids , the adventure, the saga continues.

We now have all 3 grandkids here. My son is working as hard as he can to help out. But little boys want bikes and new shoes and gym shorts. I am a big thrift store shopper but still it can be terrible to start a little kid all over again. He lost everything he had in the move. Clothes, toys, shoes, all of it. He came here to daddy with a small handful of clothes and some shoes that was too short already. He has gained ten pounds and inches taller too. Is now a lovely nut brown and as healthy as a horse.

So there is a never ending list of stuff that kids want. The oldest boy grand kid had a birthday on Saturday. He turned 14, he wants a video game and to go to the Harry Potter new movie.
So I put his birthday off until next week and hope we get to go. Right now youngest grandson's dad, my boy Harold is using my car to get to work every day. The 'van' quit again. If it was a horse we would put it down for good. My car has a bad habit of just quitting. Driving along on a freeway and the motor cuts off. We can't figure it out but are trying to get at least one of them fixed for reliable transportation.

Our life here is an adventure. Everyday brings something new.

Baby's Breath Lace Sock

This looks lovely in white but it also is wonderful in all kinds of spring colors.

Give it a try in pink, blue, lavendar, or yellow?

If you would like to purchase this sock pattern to help support a very

active and great grandson please email me at: JEANIE

write Baby Breath in the subject line. Thank you.

Horrific Floods In Kansas!

Some of the worst flooding, video HERE, is happening in my home town of Fredonia, Kansas. The entire town is flooded and no power is available. I have many relatives there and sincerely hope it is as safe as possible.

Thieving Squirrels

sneak peak

Here is just a little bit of the new rainbow i am working on. i love kauni.

I have not given it any big stretching out yet just a tack it to the pillow for a quickie pic. It is the way the rainbow develops. Makes you want to knit and knit just to see what it does next.

Because you asked...

**Note** Yes I will be the August Socks Pattern author for the Whenever Group.

The unshown, new pattern will only be available for purchase there. This is a superb group of knitters with the most beautiful patterns ever.

Newest Projects

Working on Baby's Breath Socks Pattern with undyed Trekking. Also working on another new rainbow kauni shawl pattern. Circle of Friends.

List of patterns...

Did I mention that all of those patterns are free? In the Files section of my yahoo group.

Kansas, yes I LOVE Kansas

yes i graduated 1971 class of Fredonia High School, close to chanute, cherryvale, altoona

i LOVE kansas to bits!!

Teal Blue Green Kauni

i got this skein of teal blue green kauni wool from
Astrid's online store. I love knitting with kauni.
This is a free pattern.
Staghorn Lace Shawl.

Other Patterns That I Wrote.

A friend asked me to list the other patterns I currently have available. So I put a list here.
You can always search for the pictures of them at www.google.com then by name of pattern.
or ask me and I will send a pic to you.
Best Wishes Socks
Betty Westport Waves Socks
Blue Jean Cuffs
Cascading Leaves
Coins or Lifesaver Socks
Crown Stitch Socks
Dennis Socks
I Love You Socks
Kansas Harvest Socks
Kims Socks
Lisa Socks
Maple Leaf Socks
Michigan Cherry Socks
Ninas Sox
Pink Ruffle and Lace Socks
Pretty Petals Socks
Roses Roses Socks
Shelly Sox
SnowFlake Socks
Spring Twists
Toni Tootsie Socks
Wandering Cables
Wiggle Socks

Father's Day Isn't Just For Fathers

All of us women at home should get something too! For all those knitters interested in a pattern, this week, June 11 - June 16. Buy one, get one free. And for anyone that bought one already if you want to qualify for one free one, send me an email and i will enter you in a drawing for a free pattern of your choice! One person out of every ten that write to me will win a free pattern.

Special Note About Toes!

Remember to always decrease your foot stitches to the proper number to make the toes fit your own feet. Even if my pattern says leave a certain number of stitches, do it to fit you!! Make them your own perfect pair.

Cathedral Socks Pattern Is Ready to go!

if you are interested in the Cathedral Socks pattern please email me


HERE .


Payment accepted at


www.paypal.com



I am working on those fishing licenses and enough gear for me and
son Harold so we can take Jordan to the 'crick' and go fishing.

Cherry Blossom Shawl Pattern and Where to get it?

a super great picture at this link for cherry blossom shawl
http://www.hpi.net/whitestarsams/knit/cherry.htm
it is the pattern called:
Cherry Blossom Shawl (K. Spurkland, Spring 2002)
see if you can order that issue from
http://www.interweave.com/knit/interweave_knits/resources/shawl_pattern_resources.asp
Interweave Knits Shawl Patterns also has some free shawls on their site,
and if they have it in stock you can order the magazine with the cherry blossom shawl
pattern in it.
and another super example of it
http://www.susans-palace.de/private/knits/cherry_blossom.html
and a blog with lots of pics of one
http://lifeincleveland.blogspot.com/2006_12_01_archive.html

Alpaca Shawl finished!

finally finished it and now blocking, then on it's way to it's new home! used the cherry blossom pattern with changes.

LOTS and LOTS of sock patterns.

I want to remind you that I have written over 3 dozen sock patterns. That any of them are available. You can join my yahoo group and find more free ones in the files section or write to me for them or purchase the for sale ones from me by email and pay pal.

Maybe It Is Time To Get Serious?

I don't want to spend another summer just setting around waiting on the 'fat fairy' to rescue me. So I decided I am gonna put in my request. The boys always ask me what I would really like to have. Well here it is. I used to have one about 15 years ago. Used it too. Then due to a home fire I didn't have it anymore. I tried walking, I stumble and fall. I tried a Tony Little Gazelle, nice if you can stand on your legs a long time. Hmmm...

Maybe this summer will be my turn for a change. Now I am hunting around for those videos you can watch while you ride or walk.

Anyone else use a bike? How did it work for you?
I would sure like to hear your exercise and diet story.

Naming the new socks

I like those names, am leaning towards Cathedral. I like that too. any other suggestions?

FREE PATTERNS STILL AVAILABLE

Lilac Socks ------ and the ------Barbara Shawl email me

Lorna's Laces New Socks

I am really having fun with this new pattern. Needs a name now?

Nina's New Sweater

I love you Nina!

You look very pretty in your new sweater.

And What Did You Knit Over The Weekend??

This Yarn Grows Up To Be This Color!

Thank you Lovisa!

Thank You! I don't know how you knew about what day was coming up but thank you Lovisa!

My Son Kevin At Graduation

Click On Titles Below for Larger Picture.

Gold Socks May Socks

Green Leaves Socks

Lily Of The Valley LOV Socks

Peach Petal Socks

dont forget the Barbara Shawl and Lilac Socks Pattern are still free and available.

Just email me.

Smore Knitting?

The cutest Pic HERE. just scroll down until you see smore knitting. How cute!

Jordan's Big Day.

Guess what the UPS man brought today? More pics HERE.

Now this is cute.

If you knit, go HERE for a good show.

I Love To Knit !! Playtime!

Yes that really is 10 knitting needles. Ten. The more challege I can get the better I like it and this is as tricky as it gets.

May Is A Wonderful Time of Year!

i love may. it is the month for mother's day and my birthday
and spring comes and i love the smell of the grass and flowers.

best wishes to everyone. I am happy that my friend 'B' is going to be able to have surgery. i am happy that i have a friend like 'B'. What a blessing she is to me.

Titles Of Sock Patterns

It was suggested to me, by the kids, that instead of the names I have been giving the patterns I should call them names like Altenator for the Truck, Engine Gasket for the Car, or Van Transmission. It doesn't exactly describe the lace used but maybe it is a more accurate description of the patterns. My grandson wants to know if I can title one New Fishing Pole. I think he has designs of his own!! I think I finally got me a fishing buddy.

Looks like summer is here. I am glad to see the peonies coming up and all the new leaves on the rose bushes. Lawn needs mowing already.

Monday night I was setting in the back yard in the rain watching son Harold finish getting the van running so he could go to work Tuesday morning. He told me he was gonna go try it out, be right back. It took me over half an hour setting there in the rain like a dummy to figure out he didn't mean 'right back' like I thought he did. I finally came in the house and called him. He was fixing the tail pipe over at his friend's house. Wonder how long I would have set out there in the back yard if it hadn't been raining? I was not the brightest light bulb in that pack for sure.

Anyone have any suggestions for new patterns you would like to see? Yarn? Color?

Prayers For Someone So Special

A Gaurdian Angel For You

My very dear friend has health issues. I wish that everyone would send prayers and love her way. You are important to many of us. I am thinking good positive thoughts for you with every stitch I knit.

May Socks Pattern

If you are interested in purchasing

the pattern click the button for it

on the right side of this page.

Click on pic for larger image.

You Know Who You Are ! !

Someone very special to me is getting something made with this yarn. Did you ever see anything more gorgeous in your life?? It looks like a peacock in the sun and feels like clouds and feathers.

May Socks

I found the cutest lace pattern to use for some new

May Socks. I like the yarn but think the touch of

mohair in it makes the pattern a little hazy.

Lily Of The Valley and Lilac Socks by Marnel Verstegen

These superb socks were knitted by

Marnel Verstegen

I think her photography is as

beautiful as her knitting!

April 29, 2007 College Graduation

You did good Kev.

New LOV Socks Pattern soon

I am finishing the testing of the new socks right now.
Lily Of The Valley Socks LOV socks pattern soon.
I think they look like
Victorian Bridal Socks. With May and June coming soon
these are the perfect socks to knit.
Lily of the Valley is the flower for May.

Patterns Coming Soon and Update On 'The Boys'

Lily Of The Valley Socks will be coming out soon. I also have more on the needles. I want to thank the people that helped me with my project to support my son's efforts in raising his little boy and getting his new job. This means a lot to all of us.

Peach Petals Tested.

These are lovely in white. I think they are wonderful. link is on the right side of blog

to purchase this pattern.

Peach Petal Socks Now Testing.

Peach Petals, a lovely simple lacy repeat that knits up quickly

and is wonderful in your choice of yarns and colors.

Green Leaves By Susanne Chotty

I received the most gorgeous pic of the finished Green Leaf Socks knitted and tested by Susanne Chotty.

She did a wonderful job on these!!

Email Me to purchase this pattern.

FREE PATTERN for LILAC socks still available

Top right pic of LILAC SOCKS totally free pattern just email me with Purple or Lilac in the subject line and ask for the free pattern. Email Link on far right side of blog.
Gold Socks Pattern now available for purchase, and Green Leaves is being tested right now.

Two Happy Boys

My son Harold and his son Jordan. Now that is pure Love.

Blog Button

I got a new blog button!

Sweater for Nina

Ok I finally finished Nina's Sweater. I got the yarn a year and a half ago. When I saw the perfect starter pattern online I was inspired to do it. This used 4 skeins of an acrylic wool mix yarn and size 7 circ.

It took 2 days to knit. I intended to finish it the second day after starting, but took a couple of days off to help son, then picked it back up and did it. Was a fun knit. I used rows of Lilac lace at the top and bottom and an edging from another source.It does not pull in at waist or flare out at bottom but i pulled it in and fanned it out for the pic details on the body form. Picture is taken in the shade and is a much lighter pinks to cocoa color. sure hope she likes it.

Surf is Up, Go Look At These SHOES!

i am in love, go here, scroll down, look at the cutest little pair of shoes I have ever seen!

Lilacs in Bloom

Lilacs are blooming on the internet, see them here and here and check the dye job on that yarn on that last link. What truly lovely socks.

FREE Lilac Sock Pattern Available

The Free Lilac Sock Pattern is still available. The KAL for this is still currently running. Contact me for this free pattern. Over 1400 free copies so far!!

The Gold Socks Pattern is also still available for purchase. Contact me.

red lace shawl pattern

Cheryl in Australia your return address wont work on your email
i would be glad to send the pattern, contact me

Betty Powers BC Sock Pattern Now Available!!

http://www.astridsdutchobsessions.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1732

The new Betty Powers BC Sock Pattern is now available at Astrid's

this is written to help with Breast Cancer Research.

My mother is a survivor and I wrote it in tribute to her.

I love you so much Mom!!

Gold Socks Pattern

If you are interested in purchasing this pattern please

click the email me link

on the far right side of this blog.

PayPal preferred. $5

Will immediately email pdf.

Please Put Gold Socks Pattern in the subject line.

This pattern is in written format. It also comes with

charts for doing it on 4 dpn and

the charts for doing it on 2 circs.

Finished Size 12 Socks

I finally finished the big socks I was trying to make. They measure 11 inches long on the foot part. I sure hope they fit. Pretty stretchy so I think they will be ok.

Sending Prayer Your Way Friend

I would like to ask for special prayers for someone so very close to me. I love you so dearest and want all the best for you. Know that we are all thinking very good thoughts special just for you.

With All My Love To You Dearest

Angel of God,

My gaurdian dear,

Through whom God's love commits me here,

Ever this day,

Be at my side,

To light and gaurd,

To rule and guide.

Amen.

Lilac Sock Pattern

Over 1200 copies now emailed. I sure would love to see some knitted socks!! If you received a copy of this pattern and would like to share your sock pictures please leave a comment and tell us where we can see them. Hope you are enjoying the Lilac Socks KAL.

When you leave a comment, I can not reply to it. They just bounce back. The only way I can email the pattern is if you email me direct or join the KAL above and ask for the pattern.
I tried to send the pattern to both comments listed here. Both bounced right back.
the bounce back email address says no-reply.

Look to the far right side of this blog for Email Me. click it and get an email direct to me to request the pattern. Put Purple or Lilac in the subject so it will go in the correct folder for me to quickly send the free pattern to you.

Babies And Knitting

if you have babies and if you knit you have got to see this gorgeous blankie . His knitting is just so wonderful. Makes me want to get some of those lighted needles and knit that baby blankie at night I do so much knitting in the evening. You meet the greatest people online.

Crochet too?

and finally, I saw the great ripple along. here and here and here so i had to find a good crochet project to play with too. a great big size K hook and 2 strands of red heart acrylic and away I go!
pattern i am using is the blue one on the cover of this book. i am really enjoying the larger hook and yarn.

HollyHocks and Brown Lace