Questions for the last 2 weeks

One of my favorite places to knit is outdoors; at the park,
beach, concert. The perfect setting for me really depends
on what I happen to be knitting. If the project requires
me reading a pattern then the best place is somewhere
quiet. Mostly I like knitting in my comfy chair, my feet
are up and I am sipping lemonade.

SP 12 Question of the Week

My favorite project for vacation to knit is
anything small; usually purse, scarf, baby
booties. Anything that gives me instant gratification!

container gardening

container gardening
Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

Summer has been a blessing for winter's store.
Not only am I container gardening but, I also have
a small plot at a friend's house who has been
generous enough to let me plant broccli, eggplant,
melons, herbs, and soon collards and beets.
I am still knitting; I have made couple of wash cloths from
Mason-Dixon book and have started a skull blanket panel
that BF & I are collaborating on.

J & T

J & T
Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

What has been keeping busy? Gardening!

Two questions

My fav fiber that I just can't do without is bamboo. It is nubby and stretches
wonderfully. Fibers I would love to have and have not worked with; silk or
angora. My favorite vacation or Holiday place is Maui; I have family there
& I love to go for several weeks when I can. Where would I love to go?
Around the world on a sea cruise with port stops every where.

My Hollyhock

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Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

Last year I bought seeds for this Indian Summer hollyhock; I sowed the
seeds over the Fall and they grew all Winter long. Now, I am proud to
say that the plant is well over 10' and is flowering beautifully!

My idea of the perfect fiber stash...

I think that if I had enough yarn to complete just one
big project I would be ecstatic! That would be perfect.

What I looked forward ...

to in Summer vacation was endless hours
of swimming, bike riding, playing baseball,
catching fireflies at night. Mostly, I loved
being able to spend all day outside!!

What is your fav Summer time drink?

AAAhh! Well I love strawberry smoothies, iced white chocolate breves from
Starbucks, fresh lemonade, Iced green and passionflower tea. I could go
on and on...

Rasti Hat and the Wizard of Oz

Busy start to a wonderful Summer. Our youngest,Isabelle just had
her first ballet recital. We had so much fun watching an entire
school of ballerinas of different ages perform. We thought Issy
would be nervous, but, no she's a natural performer. She was a
Lollipop kid. Also, is a pic of a Rasti Hat I made for one cool
Dready Man.

SP 12 Questionaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I like all kinds of fiber but would prefer not to have to knit fun fur.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Right now they are in a bag

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I learned to knit 11 yrs ago
I taught myself with books from the library. I consider myself to be an inter-
meidate knitter.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I do have an Amazon wish
list; use this email address to find it: keilagonzalez@hotmail.com

5. What's your favorite scent? Flower scents, vanilla, orange, chocolate

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Do I ever! Anything chocolate.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't spin. I would love to learn. I do gemstone jewelry designs, crocheting,
scrapbooking, altering book, macarme, gardening, sewing and cross stitching.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)I love all kinds of music. I would be willing to
try new tunes.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? i love purple, pinks, greens, greys. I do not like to use white or cream.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am a single.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I wear hats, scarves and gauntlets. Never worn a poncho.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I like trying new techniques.
Right now I am knitting a lace shawl.

13. What are you knitting right now? Lace shawl and fingerless guantlets.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes, absolutely.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I like bamboo straight needles.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? I don't own either.

17. How old is your oldest UFO? My oldest UFO is a lace panel skirt from Greetings from Knit Cafe. I can't find anymore Debbie Bliss DK cotton #13003

18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

19. Is there anything that you collect? I collect tea cups, mini bears and any
thing Hello Kitty.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I haven't any subscriptions.
I am on a wild hunt for Debbie Bliss cotton DK in color lot #13003. I would love
a set of rosewood needles in size 5.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I would love to learn to do drop spindle.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I have never attempted to knit socks. I wear a size 11 shoe.

23. When is your birthday? November 24th

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Not yet.

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Cabled Fingerless Gloves

Love to make gauntlets; these are for my BF and this fiber is called
Maizey--corn fiber. Hard to work with since the thread has had a
tendency to pull apart or unravel as you are working. Needless to say
I was excited about finishing these lovelies.

BF's 30th, High Tea in Fairhaven

Sorella's and a view

Moved to crepes and views

Love the sunshine and so today BF and I went to the Ferry Terminal where a
friend of the family owns a great bistro with beautiful berry crepes and a
view of the Canadian mountains to die for! On the knit scene; am making
fingerless, cabled gloves out of Maizy fiber for BF. He chose a warm variegated
green but, Maizy is not for me...Will post pics later.

Life is good...and busy!

This fiber was gifted to me by my last SP and I am doing my own lace pattern
shawl.

Help! and Happy New Year

Greetings from Knit Cafe
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I am so close to finishing this skirt; this not the pic of the
skirt's progress. It is a Debbie Bliss cotton DK in lot
color #13003. I am desperate to find at least 6 more
skeins. The skirt is cute but, too short for my taste.
If anyone has any knowledge of where I can find more
of this color lot pleasssse let me know. I have searched
all the LYS in my area, online yarn stores and I am
sure that it will come....

Hat and Scarf set

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Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

One of the many things I made for the Holidays for
my Grandkids. HOHO! Happy New Year!

Fast Bunny knitting away

Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

What is this? My Maui bunny knitting away with
some great yarn sent to me by Bronwyn (my SP)
on some KnitLites. I just had to have a pair for
when I travel & BF wants to drive safely. I can knit
safely too!

Goodies from my SP Bronwyn

Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

Finally! A pic of all the great goodies I recieved
from my SP. I love all of it and am going to make
the Pendant shawl for my mom. I have so many
things that I have made so far for the Holidays;
I will show them later. Happy Holidays!