Happy Christmas!

Ok- once again my battery has died too quickly- it's done. I'm getting a new camera, I just have to. After Christmas, I'm going to get a new one. It's just too annoying to go to the store, have whoever is helping me know what I need but always say "haven't seen those in a while". It get rather annoying. But I have my eye on a new one--- so it's all good. BUT the reason it died so quickly is because of a video I took 1st period English on Friday... Here's the video--- you'll just laugh! Jingle Bell Boys~~ They just did awesome and it had to be caught on video... Not the best quality, but still it shows what needs to be shown :D.

Well, there is my inevitable camera news, and here is the new knitting news. I am almost finished with mum's x-mas day scarf, and we'll open gifts for each other on x-mas eve morning before we travel to see family for the holiday. The socks that I have been working on... found a hole in my knitting bag and haven't been seen in a while. Now I'm just hoping I'll finish one for Christmas morning to tell him the other will be finished as soon as I can. All I have to do for the others is wrap them! I've done good- starting in June, REALLY helps~ :)

Hope everyone has a great holiday-- HAPPY CHRISTMAS-- HAPPY EID-- HAPPY HANUKKAH-- HAPPY KWANZAA-- &&& all the rest inbetween <<33

Down Town~

Well, today was lots of fun- I got to miss school and go sing at the Allegheny Courthouse. It was a choir trip down town. We took SOOO many pictures--- here are a few of my favorites...

That window right after the star--- that's where we sang... I'm pretty sure~~

For lunch, most of us went to Little China. We ate way too much. But still managed to take pictures of us busting out of our jeans! haha~~

We were so ready to shop- then realized there was no where to shop. haha, so we just wandered around outside--

here are the rest of the loverly pics <<33




~~we take good pictures together, and it's my favorite one!!!





PASS THE CHEER!! <<33

~~~~~~keep knitt'n, there's not much time left...

OH &&& if you can guess where the 1st of these last 4 is from... you get cookies!! :)

My english debate procrasternating and EPIC news!!

HELLO!! I hate my blue books- actually, I just finished my last outline, so who cares about them any more!! I am now procrastinating my English debate which won't take short time to write... but I still want to burn my history... along with my chem papers- and this year I am soo serious! Anyway, I don't feel like writing it right now, so this is my break- Here are some pictures of da 'burgh!

Me carrying in the tree! :)

This is some snow that fell today!!

And some more snow~~~

poooy!! It's blurry--- I'll get a better one next time...

Okay- knitting news. My hats are definitely my super power. And it's totally awesome that if I just leave my hat in the back room at work- people knit it for me!! And I taught all of them,,, so guess what---- they're all continental!! WOOO!!! But seriously- I'm so close to finishing the sock- now that I got another part of the pattern. My plan is to finish one before x-mas.

Now here is the EPIC news--- only 363 people in front of me on raverly!!! WOOO!!! I am soo close!! I know that I'll get my invite when I'm supposed to be working on blue books- I kind of figured it would do that to me just cuz that's how life goes for me. But there is my EPIC news.

Safe driving out there- GO PENS!! & PRAY FOR A SPEEDY FLEURY RECOVERY!! <<33

Where is the Blogspher going??

I feel that I am the only one blogging and that I must continue just to try to pursue others to join in again. SO BLOG YOUR LITTLE HEART'S OUT! If you have time. Honestly I have like no time anymore. Between all those tests teachers like to throw in before break- rehearsal- all the homework I stay up til 1 doing, and the knitting I have to get finished before that dreadful deadlined date!

As you can see- I have not been sleeping that much :). In history class, they show those awful videos from PBS. I'm sure they are very informative! But when someone is talking to you about history- IN MONOTONE- how are you supposed to follow?? I just can't do it- my eyes fall very droopy and I really am trying to listen!! I used to knit in this class- and videos were ok to listen to- I ACTUALLY FOLLOWED! Well, this is the same teacher that threatened a Saturday detention for knitting in class because apparently it's the same as texting. But now that I have nothing to do with my hands- my eyes just tend to shut and my head just seems to fall. I am still listening but I'm trying so hard to stay awake and not have her yell at me for having my head on the desk with my eyes shut that & I'm just freaking out too much about a monotone video!! ahh!!!

Ok, sorry, I just had to vant that little bit out.

Here are updates on my knitting~~~

The scarf that distracts me from my x-mas knitting. It's beautiful, and started out as an x-mas gift, but then I just couldn't resist and now it's mine.















These are the completed hats that I have done for da boys--- and I've already casted on for another...















My hopefully finished sock by the deadline-















My second finished square that I forgot to talk about completely! It was a Hollywood pink and so pretty. The pictures doesn't do it justice. In fact, none of the pictures look as good as they do in person.















Those are supposed to be waves if you were wondering....

This is what is going to keep me from sleeping even more- those knit bright needles, and the delicious Loft yarn! I don't know what it is, but I just like working with it- and the other one in my distraction project- aler or something?? But those two together is just wonderful

















This picture is for my east coast aunt- hope I did a good job for the button loop!

Busy Busy Busy Bee

HELLO!!! Don't know how I found time to do this.. I pulled it up last time I was on the computer- which was only for about 5 minutes just to check e-mail- then I went to go take a shower because I wanted to look nice for the Percussion Concert I got to sing in with the choir. Yes, I'm in the choir and we sounded pretty sweet. That's in my terms- everyone said we sounded very nice. :)

Anyhoo- in knitting news I haven't been real busy since the Animal Crackers Hat that I made in an hour. Yes, I got a request to have one made for someone as a Christmas gift and finished it in an hour... Here it is!

Since this hat was requested, I did ask for money. I am a person who loves to knit for love. But if someone requests something from me. I think asking for money is reasonable.

Other knitting I have done is working on another square for the shop. I made it a little big, but it is still a very pretty pink square of waves. The other somewhat productive work are my hats- I've started another hat-- it's starting out with brown ribbing. It's for a guy, so I don't know if I should make it all brown or add another mascolynn color. Not orange though, remember that this is STEELERs/PENGUINs county. So anyother color you can think of would be helpful.

The reason I have been so busy is choir. We've had rehearsal's after school almost everyday and the concerts were Friday and Saturday- then my Orchestra concert was Thursday and had a rehearsal for that Monday night- the Musical rehearsal right after that on Monday. And Tuesday I had dance, then Wednesday I had work. Now it's Saturday and I had dance from 9am ta 5pm; then the concert. Now tomorrow I have church, then I think I might go to Bloomin's just because I need my knitting fix and some more yarn for a few last gifts. By the way- How is your Holiday knitting coming along??

PICTURES!! && more life~~

Here are some of those photos I mentioned- I finally got my camera back! :D

This is my mother && Aunt Maura in the parking lot to the drug store. Did you know they have slot machinces in the drug store!?!? Yeah- well they do. && the palm trees- they were decorated with Christmas lights! It was so pretty.

Here's me with the mountains on the way to the airport-

These are the dogs- Trump is the big black one, and Marigold is the golden one. They are just too cute- they'll do anything for food, and Trumpy followed me everywhere in the morning! It was so fun.

I'll just put a bunch of them up for the dog's, cuz they're just too cute!!!

I think I might have had food in my hand for her to be that close to me.

This is how you usually saw them if you were in the kitchen. They just wanted your food!


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Here are the pictures of my knitting updates.

This is the scarf that I finished up all the yarn for it the first day! It's not even done and yet I still want to wear it--- always my problem.

This is how far I got on the Steelers sock when I was out in Vegas. Right now I'm working on it and it's further along than the picture- but I haven't gotten to the heel yet.

Now, my favorite picture!! I just finished the Animal Crackers Hat last night and SOOO enjoyed wearing it today already. I'll leave you with a smile <<33

Ravelry

I have finally signed up for Ravelry- just now...

I am #64736 in line and there are 8861 people in front of me.

This may take a while... hmm... I'll go finish that Animal Crackers Hat til then. :D

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Whoa- what a week.

Sooo.... where to begin... Thanksgiving- Mommy and I went to Vegas to visit family. Such a blast- we ate a lot of food and got our hair done. I'm very blonde right now. I'll put pictures up once I get my camera back again. Oh, guess what- I FOUND A BATTERY!!! But then I lost my camera... Then I FOUND IT AGAIN!! But it's still at Rose's... :) haha

So after spending some fun time with family in Vegas, we took a whole day to travel home. First it started in the Vegas airport... We sat there waiting for the plane, eating our breakfast when my mother realized something... Our flight got canceled. Yeah, they canceled our flight. So my mother went up to the counter and asked, what's going on? How is our flight just canceled? We have another plane to catch! Yeah, so our first plane was supposed to fly us to Phoenix, then we would get a plane to Pittsburgh from there. Well, instead of doing that, they put us on new flights. We'd fly from Vegas to Boston, Boston to Pittsburgh. We met quite a cute guy in Boston, who just happens to go to the same school as my cousin from Vegas! So we chatted with him for a while in Boston, then got on the 40 minute flight from Boston to Pittsburgh. This was a scary flight for mommy. It was thunder storming, and there was lots of turbulence. Then there was some lightning towards the end and it really scared her. But once the plane landed and we were walking off the plane onto the hallway thing you walk through and--- it just smelled light home. Yes it was raining, but that's home for ya. It just smelled beautiful! We were finally home. So we got down to baggage claim and waited around for out luggage. I love pulling luggage off the thing. It makes me feel so strong- especially when you see the buff guys having trouble when I just pull them off like they're little pillows. It might be cuz of work and me lifting all those trays, but I just enjoy it. But the thing was in Pittsburgh, they never came!! That's right, they lost our luggage. So my mother made me run around the luggage thingy like 3 times then she finally decided to go and tell them that they had lost our luggage. We got their phone number and would call back around 11- 11:30. During the time that my mother was talking to the people in there, I got to chat with the Boston guy. He was super sweet and just talked to me the whole time <<33 Well, after that lovely chat I had with the Boston boy- we got picked up and went to Rose's for a little welcome home party- this is where I lost my camera. I'll get it back soon- and that's when I'll post the pictures from Thanksgiving.

On to knitting news...
I did take pictures of my knitting when I was away and I got quite a lot done! The socks that I'm making- they are already 4 1/2"!!! That's how long they are now, I've just measured them, but I got a lot done in Vegas as well. I aslo finished a hat, on the plane out there. Yeah, on the plane! haha, it was so funny- one of the flight attendents was also a knitter! YAY KNITTERS!! haha- and she was so impressed with the finished hat, and of course I will show off my work :). I also started a scarf while I was on the plane. And I finished up all my yarn on that project, the first day! Yeah, I'm that quick- or that's how quick a mistake rib goes. While we were there, we had a mini-Christmas!! Just like I said- and let's just say that my knitting went over very well. Along with my homemade Steeler blanket that my Uncle just LOVED.

Now time for the Whoa part of my week. So Tuesday-- first day back to school- goes well, then I come home, rest a bit, and get ready for dance. Before dance, mother and I went to Chick'fil'a. I do like this restaurante- my mother and I won free food for a year there! So we go often. So after dinner, I went to dance- it was a very good dance class for me this week. Especially for me missing like 2 weeks of dance witht the break- it felt like 2 weeks. But once I got home, I had an awful stomach ache. Then just had bad visits to bathroom. Then throughout the whole night- the toilet and I, we really got to know each other very well. Too well for my liking. After a painful night of that- I woke up very week Wednesday morning- and still white as a ghost. It took me a while to accept that I haven't threw up in a while, and actually try and eat something. By the end of the day I did have some rice and crackers. I also had some liquids. But then I went to bed. But when I woke up this morning- I felt a ton better. I actually had breakfast- but skipped lunch- just some toast. Then when my mother came home, she made some kit-reed's and more rice, with gravy this time. She gave me big portions, so it took me more to eat it, but I did eat a good share. Right now I'm just getting more rest and trying to eat some more, while getting hydrated more.

I'll update you on other stuff once I get that camera back! <<33 peacie :)

Why?

Why do I keep blogging on MONDAYS!? Of all the days in the week, I pick Monday.. I don't know why- but here are some updates...

I have finished the weather wear to warm a certain boy in need that goes to college in a colder area then the one he mostly grew up in ;) & have started the socks, YES SOCKS! (not like her's exactly, but roughly-) for the uncle who lives in a city with one of our cities most biggest rivials!

Ok- does anyone know who I'm talking about??? If no, GOOD. I was going for that, just in case they actually read these, but I honestly don't think they do.

Well, I am again, SUPER EXCITED, for Vegas (Remember those cute guys who robbed the casino's?? I love looking at the water there too! ) on Wednesday. Not so pumped to leave my house around 6 or 5:45 AM!! But, super excited to see some family. I haven't asked what I will be doing after turkey day, but I'm sure there could be some time to go find a Vegas Knitting store... :) We'll see. But I'm pretty sure I will be getting my hair cut & colored the day I get there! So if you forget what my hair looks like... It'll be different when I get back :) lol~~

I'm off to go finish up my laundry for the trip- I'll be packing tonight and tomorrow night. I've set a limit of only taking 3 projects. What do you think?? Too many? Not enough?? I'll be gone for almost a week.... Let me know, cuz I most definately do NOT want to run out of knitting to do. (6" ribbing for a sock, a beanie hat, & a new square for Bloomin's)

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Excitement!

Well, I don't know if anyone of you know, but I'm going to VEGAS for Thanksgiving! :) I do have relatives out there that I haven't seen in like forever! Mommy and I are very pumped. We are getting our hair done, having a mini Christmas, and hanging with familiy and eating until we just can't eat no more! :) <<33

Onto knitting news... I have been knitting probably more than sleeping ;) . I stayed up last night watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding while knitting the square I am working on for Bloomin's current project. It's a blanket with all these different patterned squares and I have the V one. It has like a pacman kind of thing on it going upward. I like knitting it and I stayed up 'til midnight knitting it. :) I am also knitting another hat. One to match one of the scarves I have done for a fella I know is freezing in his new climate. I must find a good glove pattern. One with or without fingers. But it must be male approved or something along those lines. Any suggestions are welcome!

Now I must be getting ready to go to rehearsal! I actually have some acting now. I am a reporter... who gets very confused, but smiles and sings anyway. I get to stand right in front of my daughter! Did I mention I have a daughter?? In the show silly, don't drop your jaw. I'm actually going to another show with my half sister I think, from the show. lol, the family tree from Bye Bye Birdie is getting complicated. I should right this all down... - :) <<33 laters

That's Right Folks.

Uh huh, I have finished 3 projects over my four-day weekend. Very proud of myself. I have two hats completed for presents and a scarf. I am on a roll. I have already started the other hat. And guess what I'm doing.... Stripes!!! Stripes are amazing things. I can't wait to show them off! My mother has already requested that she wants a striped hat. She has no complained that the hat I have made her is no good. :'( It really hurts when someone says that. I already finished one of her gifts, and I'm thinking a striped hat might be there other or fingerless gloves. FYI for the ones who read this and wondering if my mother reads this- she usually doesn't. Sometimes she will, but not usually. Good thing too. And by the way- don't mention it to her! :)

I had dance today- love love love dance. And got to sell more candy! :) I also got to watch Beauty & the Beast with my good friend Emily- and guess what we did WHILE watching?!? KNITTING!!! Oh yes, I have converted a good friend into a good knit and watch tv bud. I'm so happy. :)

OK, at the end of the long weekend, I must realize reality- I have homework to do... And this is keeping me from it.. <<33 laters~

WOOO!!! :)

I have finished TWO projects in one night! I totally rock my own socks right now. Finishing a project makes me so happy and honestly makes me start like 4 more. :) The scarf that I was doing length ways turned out so nice and thank you Heather, for thinking of Pom-poms on the ends. It looks beautiful!! I'm thinking about one for myself- in different colors of course. And the hat that I finished for one of the boys looks really good. Thought that I might had made it a little too long, but it should be a good fit for him. And for the new projects- I have started a cute little change purse in a changing purple/pink color, should be really pretty. The pattern is from the Knit.1 Green issue and I have also started a pink fun fur like scarf, just to have for back-up as a gift I just forgot to make. :) Well- I have rehearsal soon, then work, while watching the PENS game. But before I leave you with this tiny little blog to read- here's Heather's recommendation book- "The Kids' Fun-Filled Question & Answer Book" - I looked through it a little and it has some cool facts in it. Here's one that is kind of past the holiday but just interesting: The Question- Why do people dress in costumes on halloween? The answer is because people in England would prepare themselves for winter dark days with a festival. They had bonfires and did animal sacrifices. ew. They apparently susspected that evil spirits were roaming around, so they dressed up in scarey costumes to get rid of them. Well, that's it. There are lots of other questions, but I must go get ready for reahearsal <<33 :)

Fall?

Yeah, does anyone think it's fall yet? I mean, my mother said the high was going to be 81, so me, I dressed for like summer- and I was FREZZIN'!! So then as I shiver my way from third period to fourth, I feel the sun :). Now as the day goes on I am getting warmer- and it feels springy now. Because it feels so spring-y it doesn't make me think to hurry on my holiday knitting until.... I looked in my new Knit.1 magezine and saw that at like Nov.2 or something, it says only 40 days until X-mas morning! So I panicked. :0 I have offically finished the blue/sliver hmm hmm... and now working on the lengthwise browns scarf. I must say that knitting lengthwise is exciting. I keep holding it up to see what it looks like and if I did a good length. The pattern I have created is turning out ok too. I pictured it a little different, but I only have so much yarn.. :) Well, when I finished the Grown-up bonnet- did I mention that? well, if you want to go and see it- just go up to Bloomin' Yarns and look ask for the lush item just knitted for the shop :) lol. But, after I finished the Grown-up bonnet, I got lots of yarn for the Y.G. boys hats. 3 different colors- gray- blue- and blue/gray mixture- all of the cascade 220. I think those are my favorite- mostly cuz they are nice and colorful, but also because I like making hats and scarves that match and those are perfect for it. I have also picked up quiet a challenge project. A shawl that just keeps increasing and increasing. The yarn for the pattern is just soo pretty, the color I love! And it is a nice feeling yarn too. I'm making it for my cousin- she likes purple and I think a fellow knitter will appreciate the work I put into it.

Well, with school and musical and work.... hmmm.... school 1st, tomorrow is mole day. How exciting is that??? They want us to wake up at like 4 to get there by 5:30 and celebrate at 6:02. cuz the equation of the day is like 6.02 x 10 to the 23rd power. Well, I am NOT waking up that early- I'm just gunna wear the t-shirt and make a cookie cake. :) For musical- not much is happening for me... I'm an adult and basically I just sing kids... It kind of feels like a combo of Hello Dolly/ Wonderful Town to me. A nice production but no fun unless you have a part. Then work- I have the both weekend days again. I don't like when that happens. I mean I already have to wake up early on weekends as well as weekdays, so making me work until 10:30 is just a little tiring. ... At least I get paid :) til next time ;) <<33

no camera yet... just blue books

blue books- yup. If you are a Junior in High School, apparently all your life is is writing these blue books and their outlines. I mean, honestly- we do have lives, and it would be a lot less stressful if they just gave us a finale instead of making us write 4 outlines, memorize them and only write one, in one hour. Does anyone find the base of this just exhausting and feeling like you should be taking notes?? Well, you probably should be, anything I say can and will be used as evidence in your outlines. Don't forget, you must make 2- one for me and one for you. Again, too much to handle? Too bad, so sad- you have to deal with it along with your lab days and your Chem teacher who gives a test on the same day. Yup- every teacher believes that you are only taking that class and that you only devote your time to that class. Well guess what crazy ladies! WE DON'T!! AHHH!!!!!

OK- now that I have ranted out the gist of this year to come, on to my knitting!! :) I have almost finished that adorable Grown-Up Bonnet Scarf thing ma-gig.. lol, I just want to go in to the shop and have them tell me how they want me to sew it. I have a pretty advanced sewing machine- thanks aunt Lynn!! <<33 - so I do have options for them. I have also been busily working on my mothers... hmm hmm... lol and just little things like the baby hat- all finished- and the other blue hat- finished in math class one Friday... I'm almost done with my skinny little pink scarf from the lion wool- <<33. OHHH~ IF ANYONE HAS ANY PURPLE FANCY FUR- ANY EXTRA OR SEES ANY IN A STORE- PLZ LET ME KNOW ASAP and maybe, May I Have It?!?? I'm always kind and you may get cookies or brownies for your kind doing. :) Thank you very much- now I must be getting back to my CRAzY blue Book Outlines

La la la la**

Yes, that's right- singing auditions are tomorrow. Didn't do that well on the dance auditions, so I hope the singing goes a little better. Alivia, the choreographer, knows I can dance, I just need time to practice it. The acting went well- I thought. Oh yeah, by the way, I'M IN A FIGHT CLUB MOVIE!! My name is Angelina Hamilton, and my line is "Ew." Is anyone super stoked? I get a dvd and everything when it's done! One thing is, I don't know when I'm supposed to go back.. haha- well, til then I'll be dancing and working on stupid blue books, while busing tables. Sounds fun right?? Well guess what makes it very fun- I'm knitting in between those. Yeah, that's about the only relaxing time I get now a days. So my 2 hours of lunch tomorrow will include a 20 minute knitting session, 20 minute singing and memorizing intensive session, with 20 minute eating, then and hour of teaching Emily a dance so she can do well on her audition. Someone has to do well- and I like teaching dances, so it'll be fun. While at rehearsal, I will ask a certain someone to go to my Homecoming with!! Yeah, no one asked me -gasp- so I will ask someone I know I'll have fun with. So, that's another fun/kind of relaxing night... Well, I'll have fun. OH! Sorry I missed tonight- had the Homecoming game- I still don't know if we won cuz when I left, it was tied... Do they go into overtime?? OH, and the PENS lost!!!???? WTF!? sorry, but we are a good team! There's no reason that they should've lost. (I didn't watch, but I know how we play, and we should be able to win games) So, now that I have gotten everything covered, I will go enjoy the next half hour of knitting then try to get some sleep. AND! finally, I might get a digital camera next Thursday! YAY!

About a Year, but Still a Learning Grasshopper :)

Well, I am super busy with school, dance/musical, and work. Sometimes it's overwhelming. But at the times that I don't have things to do, I get really bored. Like now- I have caught up on all my e-mail's and blog reading and actually eating a meal! But still, I like being on the go a little more. School is good- I'm still doing well- I hate my history teacher though. Her name rhymes with a bad word and for a good reason! I know that is really harsh, but you haven't had her, you'd know if you did. I have also been working on the Homecoming banner for the Junior Class of '09 (my class of course) and I must say that it looks BEAUTIFUL! I but the i's dot as 09 and then put sparkles around it!! Omg, you'll just have to wait and see- once I get a battery for my camera. That's what we've decided because it's easier to spend $20 instead of $200. That means that there is still hope of pictures in my blog! And not all text... We'll see. Dance is fun, hard work, but still enjoyable. There's one teacher that isn't that great, she's new this year, but I've switched out of that class for a more challenging one anyway. But might go to the more more challenging one. I have dance every Saturday and for the first two hours, I get to help teach the little ones! They are so cute and I honestly am thinking of becoming a dance teacher because I enjoy that soo much. And last but not least {not least cuz I get money from this one :) } , Work~ it's hard to work a night with a 25 year old busser! Yea- you saw right- a 25 year old buss bo--- man?! I honestly don't know how to label him. He doesn't do much and doesn't know how to do much of what he does do. So on Wednesday night, I got to work 2 1/2 rooms instead of 1 1/2. Well, I guess that's why I get to train my friend, who everyone will call Cat because she hates it and I told them all that! I'm sometimes mean! ;) But honestly, I like my job- not one that I want to keep forever, but it's not one of those offal jobs you hear teens having these days. I get free food- no tips :'( - and minimum wage. That's a pretty good deal if you ask other peps. They get tips but their pay/hr is like 5.15 or something! I get a little more then that, but honestly I dont' know if I'm alloud to say it to the world, so I just get more than 5.15.... :)

Onto knitting news.... Well the forcast in MTL is calling for hats, yes hats everywhere, a baby hat, a blue hat, an animal crackers hat from the Harry Potter Movies worn by Ron Wesley, yes the forcast looks to be full of hats, but wait, what's that? Oh yes, I see a sweater in there, a very nice blue eyelet cardigan that is cropped, yes yes. Very good, oh and one more project- the store's Grown-Up Bonnet made with the Blue Sky Alpaca WorstedWeight. SOOO soft!!

lol :) I hope you liked my Knitting Sports News. :) I enjoyed that. And yeah, I do realize that that is 2 sentences... 0:)

Not sure yet if I can make it to one of the next Knitting nights, but I will try, as I always do! <<33!!!!

AH!!!! Forgot to mention the reason of the title! I am knitting the Grown Up Bonnet and here's what it says.... "(WS) Work even in St st for 5 rows, beginning with a purl row. Change to larger needle and work even until Gusset measures 7" from the beginning, ending with a WS row."
Now, can anyone tell me which row should be next in line??? And how to do "Row 1: (RS) Skp, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog- 24 sts remain."

Thank YOU!!!!! :)

And the Winner is~~>.>~~>..?!?

...... CELTIC QUEEN!!!! She didn't win with the fashion show according to her blog- but she has won the knowledge of a black cow. I do not put the chocolate syrup in, but that would be quite interesting. I will make brownies or something- not sure yet, but some treat- cuz.... I'm actually coming to FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING!!! I requested the night off actually :) hehe- But that's ok- I've worked the Friday's there for like a month- so not cool. We have bowlers now... What are bowlers you ask- they are the group of ranging from a party of 20 to 30 some people- All elders. But they do eat quick- but they never have a constant time of coming in either. Well, enough about them, back to my exciting knitting life!! I finished my Pens Scarf!!! It is super cute and super warm! I will show this baby off at Friday night knit night; along with the baby hat I made a while back for my ballet teacher, she had the baby- it's a boy- and I have a picture of him in it!!! I'm bringing it to show off! I've never had a picture of my knitting from someone else! It's such a neat feeling, and I just want to scream, LOOK!! I MADE THAT!! LOOKY!! :) Well, I am working on another one, just for fun- I'll probably have someone to give it to during the Clevland Christmas visit- I think a few ladies out there are pregnet- well, they get a beautiful knited baby hat :) I also have other things that I am working on randomly, but so much is packed into my scedule now with school-dance-work-homework-sleep-showering-laundry. It's just hard to keep up sometimes. Well, as you can tell, it's late- I must go- and CONGRATS TO CQ!!! <<33 Nighty-night :)

omg, Black Cow?!

Well, the omg is oh my gosh (God)- whichever floats your boat, and the Black Cow?!?? No one at work knows what it means, I would like to see if you all know it. I need input on what you think you know. Back to omg- it's junior year and so far pretty easy. Knock on wood* My Spanish teacher is the coolest, I must say, and my History teacher, just sucks. She hates me already. I have a 100% in the class, but she hates me because... Because.... Because I knit during the parts of class she shows movies!! I hate her.... Ok, that is kind of strong, but- think about it; it's a movie, there's enough light, I stay focused- what's the problem?! I was called after class like I was in second grade and tried to kick little Tom when he cut me at the water fountain. She said that knitting is like texting and that she has to think about it, and you know what she said- it's possible to get a detention for knitting in class! Have you ever heard of that? My English teacher is nice, she says, oh- you knit Carly, that's so neat, you must show us when you're all done, but noooo- this witch wants to give me detention for it! You know what this means,? NO x-mas gift for you little lady.

Ok- done ranting. Onto my knitting projects. First, my sweater is going very well so far, almost the 3inches of ribbing is done. :) Yes, I'm taking it very slow. Oh and my b-e-a-U-tiful PENS scarf is just lovely. So long and luscious with all it's blue sky alpaca wool that makes it so wondrous. . . Sorry, just dreaming about pretty yarns. :) Well, I'm looking forward to the Steeler socks for ... someone- I hopefully will be at knitting on Thursday night because I don't have work. And I am trying very hard to get the next Friday night knit night back so I don't have to work. By the way- have I mentioned that the Bowling & Paddlers that belong to the Club, are extremely annoying. They got a table of 12 and another of 8, then they switched a bunch of chairs in and out and added more people. They come in whenever they want and they are just so annoying, and I never want to work that night again. But guess what~ they come every Friday now until the end of April. I'm in for a whole lot of crap from the Bowlers.

In other news- Musical has started. We are doing Bye Bye Birdie, and I hope that everyone will clear the flowing dates: January 31, February 1 & 2 ; off for this event on their calenders. Thank you very much. I must do some research on the play because I really want a part and the auditions seem scary. But I really want a part.

While I go do my research on Bye Bye Birdie- you do some of you flashbacks, NO CHEATING ON THE INTERNET- to find out what a Black Cow is.... Good Luck! :)

EEK!

I don't know if I can go to Friday Knit Night, I might have to work- School starts next Monday- a week from now- and I want to paint my room, go back to school shopping and everything else! AH! Why so much to be down in such a short amount of time?! OH!!! I finished my sock today!!! Michelle helped me and it is displayed in the loverly Bloomin' Yarns- The Corn Maze yarn. I am also very red from a shoot I worked on Saturday (taking pictures of little football players and their little cheerleaders), and I am red. When I go to work I wear a white shirt and it's bad, cuz the table clothes are white too and when I put my hand next to all that white, I look like a lobster trying to take empty plates away. I don't think they realize it though because they really ignore all the buss kids, they just let us take it away unless they don't eat for 10 minutes then we ask then they finally start to eat when we come over and we look stupid. Well- I have lots of storys.... Ok, there was this one guy on the patio- he was telling the fellow members about his plane trip this one time. He was complaining and complaining about it- then we finally heard him say 'I can't believe I had to ride coach.' It's just so sad that you had to live like the rest of us isn't it? The whole world should crazy down and revolve around you. Just bad. Well, as knitting projects go- I have bought my Pens scarf yarn and I would like to see what the stitches you are describing look like but again, I don't know if I'm coming Friday, we usually get out late on weekend nights. Can you believe I have to work the NIGHT BEFORE school starts! I don't want to go back, I like sleeping in. :) Well, Sandcastle tomorrow with Youth Group, hope and pray it doesn't storm- <<33 laters!

Knitting all the time

I just can't stop- I mean seriously I can't. I went to the movie Stardust with my friend Beka (by the way, AMAZING movie), and when the previews were going, I was knitting a hat. Yup, I knit until the lights went totally black and couldn't tell my knit stitches from my purls, so had to stop. My friend laughed as I was doing this, but then realized she wanted a hat too. lol, well, she will most likely get one. I also am reading the Harry Potter book like mad too. I sit on my porch outside with my Harry Potter music, my book, and my nifty bag from Heather that has either a hat in it or a sock depending on when I'm knitting. Right now it has a hat but it had a sock in it for a while. That's how I got it done so fast (I need to graft the toes, I didn't put those instructions in my little note book)- I was reading and knitting at the same time. Very fun. I suggest to all readers reading this now- pick up your knitting! You're wasting valuable knit time!! I mean, seriously. I knit in the car now. I just can't look at it too long or I'll get a head ache, so I don't knit in the car that often. But I am very well ahead on the blue and silver thing, you know what I mean if you see me knit. I got 4 skeins (I combine the colors so it's only like 2) but I still finished them off in almost like 3 days. That's quick. And I am working on a hat right now, because I decided to frog the flare legs warmers.... Yes I will still make leg warmers, no they will not be flare. :)

Ok, I still don't have internet and I still don't have a digital camera. I also want to paint my room and go for a little back to school clothing shopping with my friend Allison. So, I'll take about 75 to Forever21, paint would be like 50 maybe... Then a digital camera is next on my list.... I need to get one before the musical starts because I just love taking pictures at rehearsal. Also at family functions and at other events as well, like, MY KNITTING ACCOMPLISHMENTS! :) I have so many items left to knit, but OH! I finished the Browns scarf, I no longer like them, it was just a little thing, it was just not hating them as much. That's all. And I've decided to make a pair of Steelers socks for the Cleavland uncle (He lives in Cleveland, but is a Steelers fan). That should get me back on the right track with the Pittsburgh ways. I also cannot wait to get that Pens scarf started. I don't think I am going to do the cable in that, I got this really beautiful purple soft soft yarn and I think that will be the cable on size 8's and the Pens scarf will just be ribbing or something like a scarf I got for X-mas a few years ago that is really nice at alternating colours. Well, my time is limited and I am hungry. I will knit my way down the stairs! :) I have work Thursday, so no Knitting then, but maybe the next??! We'll see. But Everyone keep knitting!!!! :D

Happy Birthday Crosby!!!

Well, today is Sidney Crosby's 20th Birthday- number 87 born on 8-7-87... Going to be making 8.7 million with the new contract. He's no longer a teenager, which really saddens me. :( But what saddens me more is that the Pens haven't yet renewed or extended Marc-Andre Fleury's contract yet. It is erally giving me a scare. Well, onto knitting. I am so excited about the Bloomin's sale. I have a huge bag on hold, and some of it isn't even cotton! I just don't want anyone else to touch it!! I have the Pens colours picked out for an amazing scarf I want to do. The yarn calls for size 19 needles. I don't know- can I do a cable with needles that big?? I really want to learn how. Oh, and I have some blue Love It! yarn (cotton) for my first sweater! I am really excited, can you tell?? Oh, but I have not told you what I am working on right now, except for the sock for the shop- which by the way, I on the heel part, doing a lot of slip stitching stuff, kind of confusing, but catching on. But anyway, I am working on the most beautiful scarf for my cousin who is a huge football fan. My cousin will love this scarf and it kind of makes me feel bad saying that it is such a beautiful scarf because I am from Pittsburgh, no I'm from Blitzburgh- Home of the Steelers, and... and.... I'm making a Browns scarf that could honestly make me switch because it is just soooo beautiful!!! Ok, I said it. But it's not true. I will always love the Steelers, just Pens a little more because they have hotter players. :) But once everyone sees this scarf at Friday Night Knitting- I have work on Thursday so can't go to that one, but maybe I'll go before work to try to finish my sock- You too will wonder if our colours are strong enough. I mean these colours and the way they contrast are just so beautifully. I think I will do one for my aunt too. She is also a Browns fan. My uncle is the Steelers fan. I sewed him a nice Steelers scarf last year, but maybe I can perswade myself back to black and gold by knitting him a hat of black and gold. Maybe... We'll have to see, because like Laurie, I think I have Startitis or however you spell it, cuz I just keep seeing new yarn and more projects, and oh my gosh, I'm excited for it!!! :D

SOCKS!

I am actually starting a sock! For Bloomin' Yarns actually- the corn yarn~ In Neptune. I am actually enjoying it. But can't wait to finally make my first pair for myself. I also have finished the Baby Yarn scarf- IT IS SOO SOFT and PERFECT!!! I am actually wearing right now as a headband type thing with the ends over my shoulders. :) Quite comfy- Well, I have work on Thursday so I cannot attend the Kniting that night, but might show up earlier in the day so that I can get the rest of the sock pattern. Laters~

ALPACA's!!!

Ok, ok- had to show this to everyone. My mom goes on Craig's list a lot and this is one of the items for sale. Sarah, I think you should get it.. lol- don't forget to share! :)

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/382163294.html

New Knit Circle??

So, I think I told everyone that my church is wanting to start a Knitting Circle soon. Well, I get to pick the day. I was thinking of Sunday afternoons.... Does everyone like that idea?? Give me input! Cuz I want all of you to come too! :)

Finishing Up the Pile

So, lately in my bag of projects, I could just switch projects if I wanted to.. Well, now that I have finished up the ribbed hat (will be in Bloomin' Yarns Wednesday), and ran out of yarn for the fun-fur scarf and ran out of the gray yarn until my next visit to Bloomin' Yarns- I have started the list again for the Christmas Projects. Oh my gosh it's long, and then when we went over to someone's house to tan around the pool, I realized that I had forgoten a ton more people! It's a really long list but I have 2 almost done projects, wait make that 3. And My mother will help by crocheting some scarfs. Thanks mommy! Well, I can't wait until payday so I can start saving for my new digital camera! Then I can finally take pictures of what I am knitting. That's why I'm so excited at show and tell on Fridays, cuz no one has really seen them! :) Well, back to the X-mas knitting. I'll probably be done with the hat tomorrow afternoon. <<33 Laters!

Finally Finished! Was I mean?? :/

Hello Barnes & Noble,

My name is Carly Lunoe. I recently joined the Knitting Group that used to meet at the South Hills Barnes & Noble, in September. I've been wanting to learn for a good amount of time, so when I met them, and realized how nice they were (especially me, because I am a teenager) I joined in. For the first few months that I attended the groups, it was very pleasant. We were near the Knitting books, so I could grab one and learn more while they were teaching me, and we would all have a great time. Then our group got changed to the other side. A lot smaller and cramped. We also had to go farther to go look at the Knitting/Crochet books. It wasn't too bad though, because then we moved back to the other after probably a month or so of meetings. I do remember one employee actually telling us why they moved us to the smaller place though. They told us that they didn't want us to be bugged or annoyed by all of the noise in the cafe. Honestly, we don't really realize that. I know we're a Knitting Group, but we do laugh and have conversations; much like the other people in the cafe. We didn't have to be moved to have a more quite space. After being moved back, we had a really big group one night. Our group is very open to having people come once a month or every meeting. Just very laid back about it, but this night we had lots. We filled up all the comfy chairs, then the wooden ones. I think we finally asked for some more chairs and got some folded ones. This is where things went down hill. The next meeting after this, all we had were too comfy chairs and the rest were folding chairs. We also had a fold up table, but no coffee table in the middle. This made things awkward because we all usually get drinks, and look at books, so the floor was kind of covered in the things that we usually purchase. Most of the people in the knitting group work all day and don't appreciate the folding chairs. It's just not good for your back. Even I got sick of them. So I moved a chair that was vacant around the corner (a comfy one), and brought it to the circle. Once the manager realized my action. He came over to the group and yelled at us. He claimed that I had stolen the chair. We didn't appreciate his tone and it was just very uncomfortable. Then once he left and we discussed his yelling, then he came back over and corrected himself of not saying 'stealing'. I didn't move the chair from outside the chair, I barely moved the chair 15feet. I'm not sure if this was the same meeting, but I think it was a different one. He came over to us and told us that meeting here is a privilege. That we are lucky or whatever to be having our group meeting there. He claimed that we were in the way of customers (not acknowledging that we ourselves are customers each time we come in). He told us that we were in the way of the cook books and the selves on which they were showed. We looked around, and the table that is usually farther away, was moved closer to our circle than usual. And that the same books on the shelves behind us, were the ones on the table. We were confused. No one gave us dirty looks or had any trouble getting to the books. We even asked a few people if we disturbed them from getting to the books. They all said no. The manager at this store has given us too much trouble. And I just don't like how he treats us. The women who started the group a few years ago have called the manager at Borders down the street and they are more than happy to have us. I went to our first meeting and they were wonderful. Enough chairs for everyone, a cute little table, near the knitting books and even coupons for a drink in their cafe. I'm not saying that Barnes & Noble is bad. I just don't like the management in that specific store. I am happy that Borders is closer and very nice to us. I think you should know how the people in your store are treating customers. I don't think they realize that even though we were a group, we were still customers. You might want to check on that. I don't want to come off as rude, I just don't like being treated badly when I go out to have a good time. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and care about all your customers,

Sincerely,

Carly Lunoe

Where in the world is???

Yeah, that's what it feels like this week. Everyone is at camp or gone on vacation. It really bums me out! I went for a week in San Diego having like 70 other kids around to an only child with 3 friends going to camp, 3 going on vacation, and me getting a job- all in just a few days after I get back. I haven't started my job yet, but I'm going to be working at St. Clair country club and I'm very excited. I'm going to be a bus girl, and once I get my first check I am buying myself a new Digital Camera! Oh, must tell you the motto~ "We are ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen." I just like it, it just has a good ring to it. I feel so important. But I really hate my uniform. The skirt is just terrible. My usual size, an 8, didn't fit. The sizing on these skirts are ridiculous! I had to get a 14. I just hate some stores and love others.

Well, onto knitting. The fact that I don't have a digital camera makes me type more, but you all love reading so much so you can catch up with it. Ok, the hat that I am knitting for Michelle, is really hard. Trying to get in the grove of doing 3 rib 3 rib 3 rib.... it's hard! Especially since I had to start over with longer needles. The yarn is so soft and looks so fun to work with, but getting through the first few rows~ it's difficult. So instead of working on all that rib, I am working on the baby yarn scarf I have started, and already love to wear while knitting! It's sooo soft! I want to make a huge blanket out of this stuff, hell, let's make my whole bedding this yarn! Ok, I won't go that crazy, but it would be sooo comfy. There's one more scarf. It is out of the same yarn that I used for Ramsey's hat that I made in one day. Instead of just garter stitch all of it. I have a patern of like checkers. I knited the first few rows with garter, but then I do this: Row1,3,5: K5, P5, K5, P5, K5; Row2,4,6:K5, K5, P5, K5, K5. When you come to row 7, you must Knit the first and last 5 like usually, but u change the pattern of the checkers, so that the next checker will show up. I don't know if that pattern is completely right, but for the first 3 checkers, it will work, then the next 3, I think you switch it. I'll show pictures as soon as I can. The scarf is a birthday gift for my vegas cousin who is going to be going to school in PA. That means he hasn't seen snow in a while, and will need some good wool to keep his chilly bones warm! I'm so glad that I have someone who will really use the wool I knit with. I know everyone will, but honestly, I think this will be the only scarf he will own at the time, so I might have to make another one for him for Christmas. :)

Ok, I got all my knitting out and where is everyone. Now what do I do??? I am scrambling to finish the Harry Potter 5 book before the movie comes out. I honestly read for like 3 hours after I get up then even more as the days go on. I have like 300 some pages left. I hope I finish in the next few days~ as long as none of the secrets of the movie get out, I'm good. I know what will all happen in the movie basically, but I don't want anyone telling me what happens through the movie version. I'm so excited, cuz I've seen the previews and it looks like they've done such a good job. Well, I'm going off to have my own little knit night with my mother. Because I have got my new job, I'm not sure if I can make it on Friday, but I will keep this posted. <<33 laters!

San Diego <<33

Well, let me just say that San Diego was AMAZING! I loved it, and helping everyone while getting to know everyone in my groups, it was just the best thing. We got to really get to know everyone there. By the end of the week you knew everyone, not only the people in your church group, or your Saved by the Bell group, or just your site people, you knew them all! Even the ones outside your youth group. I got some really sweet new friends. I get to talk to them on facebook {they live in Kansas}. Heather, I now know why it is so hard to leave a place like that. I really miss it! I got to go to La Jolla, SOOO beautiful. And the Zoo~ Which was really tiring, but still really sweet. I got a little stuffed animal husky, and named him Diego, :) . My favorite quote from the whole trip~ "Stop it." From my Kelly Koplaski girls! We were split into groups of Saved by the Bell, AC Slater, Screech, Mr. Belding, etc. It was neat- There were the 4 really cool directors from Youth Works. This guy, David, was probably 6'6'' or 6'7''. No lie. Then there was Shantai, who was just the best at giving the sermon's at club {our nightly get together}. Then there was Hannah and Colt who were really awesome and always told us how great it was to help out at our sites.

The two sites I got to go to were the best! Obviously cuz I was there, just kidding. We just really got to help out and it really felt like we made a difference. It was hard to leave San Diego, but I think it was harder saying good-bye to all the kids we helped out for the whole week. One of the girls in the morning shift, which was a HeadStart program-basically a preschool for underprivileged kids & their parents can't afford anywhere else; when we all got in line for hugs, she told me "I don't want you to go, I'll miss you too much." I seriously had to hold in my tears. She was so honest and I will always miss Korinia. We are going to write to them, which is a little reassuring for me- but I wish we could have stayed longer. They never have anything constant, and I just felt like another disappointment for the week. They have new volunteers every week. I wish we could have stayed at least two or something, just for the constant relationship for them. They needed it. But I am glad we had the time we did to help them.

The afternoon was really neat too. We got to go to this gym, Lord's Fitness. We got to do little workouts with the kids, ages 5-14, and they loved it. I got to take two hip-hop classes with all the girls, but best of all, I got to TEACH two of their dance classes! They actually enjoyed it too! It was really fun, and the guy encharge, Eric, was most definatly the coolest guy to run this place. So layed back but so together with his work. Honestly, he had it together, even though some things needed help, he just went with the flow to fix them.

After our shifts at our 2nd site of the day, we all waited in the parking lot of Lord's Fitness to take our showers. There were only 5 showers, and my group was already working there. Then why did we go last everyday??? Because the girls from AC Slater always finished at their site too early and we were always last. Sure there were only 5 girls in our group, but who cares, we were their before AC, which makes no sense, cuz we were there right after lunch. We arrived at 1 or 1:10 every day to Lord's. They should've let us go first. {It wasn't Eric who decided these, he would have let Kelly girls go first, it was Colt, he did it very unorganized, which buged us. But we did, ok just me, play Frisbee while we waited. Which was really cool.}

So after showers we all went back to New Life and got ready for dinner. There were crews for each meal except lunch, you made lunch while you ate breakfast. We had free time in the mean while, which was the time where I got to catch up with my new Kansas buds. We did stomp and braiding hair. It was really fun. I actually have bruises from the stomp, but trust me, it was really fun, and just had to be done. :) OHHH!!!! Did anyone see The Last Mimzy?? Well, I haven't yet, but the little boy, Chris O'Neal, WE GOT TO MEET! He went to the Mission Trip! It was really cool~ sweet little boy too. He actually cared about his religion and got into the discussions in club. He was in my group twice during club. He also did stomp with us; and actually got pretty good! I'll show you guys how sweet it is on Friday, if we can find a place to go! :/

Well, I know Heather is wondering where all these beautiful pictures are of San Diego and beloved Carly. Did I get those confused... No. :) Well, As you know, my camera is worthless now, so we took the churches and my youth director is going to burn me a CD and you will see many once he passes those out. I'll also tell more stories when I get those, cuz it's easier to do that. + more entertaining. <<33 Miss San Diego, But gladd I have my OWN BED!!!! :)

Crazy!

I have finished the B-E-A-UUU-TIFUL baby blanket, BUTTT~ there is no more battery in my camera... It has died, and the store has no more. They aren't even sure if they have a rechargable one anymore! This really does suck, because I wanted to send the gifts to her before I left for my trip. Everyone saw the blanket right? Well, I think I'm just going to have to send it. I really want her to enjoy the lovely softness of it, before I decide to keep it actually. 0:) So I'll make a scarf out of the same yarn, so then I'll take a picture of the lovely~ness, and have some of it for myself, cuz it's just too soft not too! Off to packing, I wish I had the camera! :'(

Summer Summer

So, I finished the Alpaca Hat, and it can be found in Bloomin' Yarns! lol, It's so pretty~ Here is it a little after I finished the ribbing...

Now here it is all finished! :) Hats are really quick! I love that about them

It looks better in person, but u get the gist. I am now starting a ribbed hat for Michelle. I really like the yarn on this one too! I want to make a wrap sweater out of it when I get the chance. I am also working on another Christmas gift. But I can't really talk about it yet. So, I'll have pictures up when I get a new battery. Go to Bloomin' Yarns to check out the new purple Alpaca hat! It's worth it~ Laters-

And I almost forgot! I'm going to San Diego for a week, so I won't be able to blog until July- Hopefully I'll get a new battery and I'll be able to take LOTS of photos, especially for Heather, so she can see the beautiful city she left on the west coast. I will hopefully take the hat along with me, but I have to call American Air lines and see if I can take them with me. If anyone knows about how American feels about knitting needles (Double points for a hat) then tell me. If they prefer straight needles, I'll make a scarf, I just have to know by Saturday June 23th! Thanks!

Grads & Alpaca!

Well, I finally gave Liz her beautiful purple scarf, now the story of the grey yarn...

5pm pic-

8pm pic-

8:45 pic-

Now the finished product on the graduate... :D

I think he liked it, and it fit his head! Always a plus when you make a hat not measuring their head. :) And here is a sunset pic from the deck- so B-E-A-UUU-TIFUL!

Okay, no onto the Alpaca hat- it is coming along nicely and when I am done with this I am gonig to knit with it. It is SOOO soft. I'm actually thinking about making leg warmers with it cuz, omg, they'd be perfect! :) Well, here it is so far- and I must say that the pic is so not what it is, it's a lot better in person, and when I'm done, you can check it out at Bloomin' Yarns!

Ok, now all done with knitting. Now onto a sadder note.. :'( For my knitting group, no more Magic man, and no more boo. We are still friends, but we are no longer together. It is sad, but we haven't been the same and it was a kind of mutual thing, so we are ok. He was my first love though. That's the plus from it all. ;) :'( <<33>

Ok, now back to happy knitting! I like knitting, and it is happy.

Bloomin' Yarns & Fair! :)

So, I really wanted to go to the fair wednesday night, but it got stormy, so boo took me to the movies instead. Wait, he didn't take me, it was all DUTCH. But then thursday I wanted to go to the fair for sure, so I called up boo, he said no. I then tried Gina, she told me she wanted to go, but she was busy, said she'd call later. So after Gina and Boo dumping me, I tried Henry, who then told me it was stupid. I'll get him, but after Henry was Emily. Couldn't get a hold of Emily, and when I did- she had to babysit. So instead of the 'stupid fair' <- Henry is very mean, I decided to go to Bloomin' Yarns sit and knit. I also needed yarn for the hat I must complete today for a graduation gift. But I got a talking with Michelle, the owner, and she said she doesn't make hats that often, but needs one for display! Laurie, you are going to be very jealous of what kind of hat I am making. It's the light purple Alpaca with a Twist! SOOO soft and can't wait to make it! I'll start tomorrow, cuz that hat for graduation, MUST be done today. Here are pics--

This is the Graduation Hat yarn--

Here is Liz's finished scarf, Very Pretty!

Now the B-E-A-UUU-Tiful Purple Alpaca with a TWIST! :)

So soft-

so pretty!

<<33

I get store credit for knitting this hat for her! Isn't that cool!?! :) laters, must knit like non-stop for a few hours to get that hat done!

wanting to cry :'(

So, that stressful week is all gone. Finals are over, Youth Sunday gone, and Dance Company Tryouts too. I just didn't expect to go done to the list and have the numbers 1-14 then 16. I was 15. I didn't make it. I'm honestly really pissed off cuz a lot of 8th graders made it. I'm a sophomore, going to be a junior. Why can't they wait til I graduate then have them in Dance Company, instead of those evil people who do both Dance Company & Cheerleading. It just really bugs me. I even went to graduation, and it's all I could think about. I'm going to go to the St. Anne's Fair tonight with my boo- hopefully that will get my mind off of it. ugh!

WOO

It's almost over! School is almost out, just Youth Sunday & Dance Company tryouts, then I can start my summer! Here are the Knitting items I have done since then..



it's a Shrug for my ballet teacher, and...



I got more yarn to finish Liz's scarf! wooo!
Pudgie is my best modal

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I have 2 (well 3 now) posts in June, but you have to click June to see the one I have just posted... It's really weird, but just trust me.

Quicky Knit

I have been knitting so fast, and school is ALMOST OVER!!! I have knitted this beautiful shawl for my ballet teacher(I only made stuff for the baby, now they both have something), I finished the yarn off on that purple scarf about a half hour after I posted it & now I need more yarn. That's the only problem with knitting with yarn from Bloomin' Yarns, I never get extra yarn. :/ Well, Here are the beautiful pictures! I have some hot pink yarn, and I think I will make a hat and/or ipod cover. Updates on a later blog- with pictures of course! Oh~ The shawl is much prettier in person, my mom is already demanding one in white. :) laters!

Graduations

Well, once again I am knitting for graduation gifts. Instead of giving that really thin black one (which is 92 inches long!) to my cousin for christmas, I gave it to Nicole for her Graduation. She liked it, so that's good. The soonest I could go to Bloomin' Yarns was Saturday, so I decided to not atempt to knit a hat in less then one day. But I did get to order some more yarn for that baby blanket, yeah it's still not done! It's been sitting in my basket next to my couch just waiting for another skein, but when I got there, they didn't have any bamboozle IVORY!!! I wanted to cry, I brought it just to finish it there. But they did put a special order in for me and it should be in in a week. Instead of crying that I couldn't make my baby blanket, I looked around and found a really pretty ball of yarn for another graduation party coming up. I have gotten really far in two days, most of it done on the first day. Oh- also new needles. They're green and Crystal Palace (you can see the prettys in the picture.). So, that's all for now- back to my laundry and knitting on this kind of gloomy Sunday. <<33>

Here's a picture of Pudgie while I was doing laundry, SHE'S JUST TOO CUTE! :)

It's HOT!

I think it is 90 degrees out, and my school stuck us in a GYM- for a spirit assembly. How are we supposed to have spirit when we are all sweaty. But anyway, I won't go into that...



I finished my friend's Pittsburgh Penguin scarf! Finally, I think I told her I'd make her one during the 1st semester. And I finished it when there were less then 2 weeks of school left. Go me- But here's the picture, I totally need to make one for myself so when I go to the games.


I love pink too- That's my new pink dress from American Eagle. I love that store.


The next thing I'm knitting is a scarf for my cousin for Christmas- yes, remember, I'm knitting smart, for Christmas. It's a long- really thin, black fuzy scarf. I'll have pictures next time.


Am going to be knitting graduation gifts too- A hat for my good friend Nicole, and a scarf for Liz. Nicole's new school colours are Green- Yellow- & White... I hope I can make that work... When Liz's is easy, just blue and gold like our school is now.


Well That's all for now. Stay cool, hopefully I'll see someone at the pool! <<33

Knitting when it's warm...

So, I've still been busy knitting, even though it's nearing 80! Someone in my first period class today asked me when I was starting to decrease in my hat- "Carly, why are you knitting when it's basically summer?" Let's be honest, just cuz it's nearing 80, it doesn't mean I don't want to be close to my favorite wool! Well, just not as often on my skin. :) But I actually replyed with something else- I'm actually starting my Christmas presents! Last year my mother and I both started up knitting and crocheting in September/ October. So when we realized we could make a bunch of scarves for christmas, we loved it! An amazing gift anyone would love, easy, and a little bit cheaper then $20's for everyone. So crocheting is really fast, but knitting takes more time. I probably made 5 in the months of November and December, when my mom made about 20. Okay, so she didn't make 20, but she seemed to have another scarf done every day after work--- So time has past, and I'm knitting more and more, I now know hats and excetra, excetra. I was also reading one of my favorite books now, At Knit's End- by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. There was an entry of her saying she was up til midnight or 1 in the morning almost every christmas eve, just trying to finish that one hat, or that last sock for the morning. So, me- realizing I did the same for my aunt last year (I made her a beautiful blue scarf in one day- basically 5 hours or something, still a beginner)- I decided to start making those wonderful gifts now. I mean, I'm always looking for projects to do, why not put them to good use!? Now, I have succesfully made 2 hats, and in the process of thinking of graduation gifts now. So it's nice to have those ideas on the side, even though it is 80 degrees out. :D

Well, here are some pictures of all my lovely knitting- updated from the last viewing.

The Hacky Sack I gave to Taylor- I need to learn how to make them in the round so they look better, but still a good one for my first try.

Here's the Ipod Sock I made for my friend Emily- we're celebrating Memorial day with our friend Catherine too. I get earrings, and Catherine gets a headband (Emily ovoiusly gets the ipod sock). I know the "E" isn't the best, but i was kinda in a hurry. I'll get better at them- I want to personalize my christmas scarves- I hope I'll get better at it! :)

******~~~ I'll be teaching a class in November for teens or anyone who wants to learn- on ipod socks and scarves! You should come, but more details will come later, so no worries!~~***

Okay, here's my Aunt's hat- this is what it looked like Monday night- but now it is finished (as of 6th period today). :)

p.s. Still waiting to get more baby bamboo yarn to finish the baby blanket!

OH! here's the adorable pudge~ she's always trying to get with my yarn. She thinks it's her toy! Where did she get that from?? :)