Fiberit: November 2009

Swirl Scarf

Well, again it's been awhile since I blogged. Sorry, life just keeps getting in the way. My only excuse, and I'm sticken' with it.

Had a great Bungee on Sat. Nancy sent me home with lots of ideas (see below) and the group has decided to go to Stockholm, WI (yes, Wisconsin) for the day on Sat. Dec. 5th for the Holiday festivities they offer that weekend in Stockholm. If you want to carpool, meet in Edina at the parking lot adjacent to Tavern on France,69th and France at 9:00 AM.

I just ordered the pattern, Swirl Scarf, from Jo Jo Land, http://www.jojoland.com/

The Yarn Harlot has a photo on her blog. It's gorgeous! Thought you might want one too.

Thanksgiving was great - had a great sale in New Prague on Friday/Saturday. I was only able to be there for a short time on Friday due to feeling a little ill.

Nancy made me a sample of the Elizabeth Zimmerman "Rib Warmer" from her

book Knitting Workshop. It's very simple and can be used with any yarn. Nancy also brought me a Kitten Hat designed by Joan Gilbertson but I don't have the photo to show you yet, next post.

Helen Hamman, http://www.helenhamann.com/ has a Cork Screw Scarf pattern that is adorable and can be worn as a huge fashion statement. I ordered 3 kits and some patterns, should be in next week. You're gonna love these new patterns.

I'm working on Elizabeth Zimmerman's "Tomten Sweater" in the same book, actually, it's in a couple of her books. I'm using Mini Mochi and Land O Lace's ShaSha. I love the colors and the texture. It's very drapey and should feel wonderful on a baby.photo later

I'm making mittens for the grandchildren and have finished one, so far. They also want hats, good luck to Nana.

More Ideas than time is my mojo this Christmas.

Dove Moebius Scarf and Hat, As Seen on Epsiode 303 - Knitting Daily

SNOOD IS THE WORD FOR KNITTERS THIS SEASON- click on the link below for a FREE lace mobius

Dove Moebius Scarf and Hat, As Seen on Epsiode 303 - Knitting Daily

I have made two of these Mobius patterns and have them as samples in the shop. I am working on a third one that is a free pattern from Garn Studio. They are so fun to knit, fast and make a great fashion statement. They can be made in any size, loose or fitting around your shoulders. These would be impressive gifts for the season.

NEW PRAGUE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEK END. FRIDAY NIGHT 4-8 PM, SATURDAY 10-4 PM.. These women are so creative you will not want to miss this event. 20% discounts for these two days from all vendors.

Tealightful Treasures will be serving tea and scones all day saturday. Michelle Lason of Humingbird Garden will have tasting of salsa and jellies. All the boutique shops in New Prague are open so you can get all your shopping done with very unique gifts for the whole family.

See you there!

Friday the 13th

Yikes! I'm at work, made it safely, now just to get home! Kidding

I'm not surperstitious, just try to be aware of my surroundings.

I am up to the hood on Logan's sweater, I cannot believe I'm almost done. I am also working on a mobious out of Alpaca and another capelet from a natural yarn from Cascade and a couple other unfinished projects before it gets really cold outside.

There has been alot of interest in yarn from "Dream in Color". I guess they have some lovely blends. Check em out and if you want some, let me know. I've been trying to find some affordable Quiviut. Check out Bijou Bason and send me some feed back.

Had a little dinner at the Good Earth last night. I love their Chicken Melt sandwich and their cracker bread. Delightful. B not so much, he had shrimp curry that did not sit well.

Hoping to get the yard work done this weekend and visit the Arboretum on Sunday with grandchildren. Weekends go way to fast!

Next week we are having an open house in Mosaic Alley, Creative Fibers and the new Vintage Shop called Frosted Pane. We are having a Tea Tasting as well as specials on Holiday gifts.

I'll try to get some photos up when I'm back home.

Deer Hunting Facts:
Last year only 13% of the fields were still in the ground and this year 69% are still in the fields as of the opener. That could account for fewer Deer getting shot. I can just seem them hiding in the corn stalks with the pheasants and turkeys and whatever else gets shot this time of year.

I'll stay home and knit thank you anyway. Tomorrow is Bungee!

Dontcha just love it

Humingbird Garden jellies and Salsa are now for sale at Creative Fibers. Michelle from Excelsior makes these incredible salsas and jellies. For sale this week at the Holiday Open House.

I sure hope this weather holds until Thanksgiving. That's how long it will take me to vacuum up leaves!!!! A little progress on the leaves, 8 bags and 2 hours down. At least 4 more piles.

I finished the adorable waist pouch from Norwegian Handknits. I needle

felted the front instead of embroidery but I think it turned out real cute. (lost the photo of the embroidery will add later) I love this book.

I am up to the neck on Logan's sweater - almost done and not too soon. His mom is knitting him a hat and left it on the nite stand and Logan saw it and tried it on with the needles still in it. "He broke it",

he told his mom. It's lovely alpaca yarn that I gave her awhile back and it will make nice hat for him.

Vivian finished the other Mobius for me. It's gorgeous. Here is the photo. She used Aurora 8

I have a great gift idea - "Country Flowers" in Carver made this little arrangement for me this week and I added the knitting needles. The arrangement was $20.00 with the vase. You can order from Annette and add your own little accessories for a great holiday gift. carverFlowers@gmail.com

Joshua showed me at lunch how he used a marker and drew a map on the underside of their wood kitchen table today. I asked why he did that? He said, "I couldn't find paper big enough to draw this huge map". I gotta give it to him, he's logical, just not practical.