Canadian Cruise 08

Well folks here I am on my long awaited Canadian Knitters Cruise. I am wearing the Clapotis from Knitty.com.Made from Noro Silk Garden on a size 8 needle. Our cruise took us to the New England States, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saguenay and on into Quebec City,Quebec. We had a fabulous time. Joan Schrouder and Joan McGowan-Michael were our instructors. I am already signed up for the November 09 cruise(with craft cruises.com) going to Hawaii. I am so excited. I live for the next adventure.

BLOGLINES

I just signed up for a service called bloglines. Im sure most of you probably have heard of it. I hadnt. Anyway it lets you subscribe to the blogs you love to read. The Yarn Harlot, Brooklyn Tweed and Knitspot are just a few of the several blogs I signed up. Looking forward to keeping closer tabs on the knitting world.!

New Way to Blog

I am finally getting this techie stuff!  I am blogging this from my email!

Knithalia

I finally got my blog linked to Windows Live Writer. I have this Window's Vista an still discovering new features after 10 months.

 

Knithalia

Clapotis

The Clapotis is finally done. Actually I was done a few weeks ago but was not able to get it posted. I used 8 skeins of Noro Silk Garden Yarn and a size 8 needle. I really love it and it gets rave reviews wherever it goes! More pictures of a new baby jacket coming soon.

Socks!

I love the look of just plain socks. I dont like alot of patterns on the leg. However I am looking into doing just that. I thought I needed to challenge myself a bit more. I used the 2 circular needle method and knit top down. I only knit one sock at a time! I used a number 1 size needle.The yarn is called dreamcatcher by Opal. I will be casting on for more socks soon. I plan on making my daugthers a pair each for Xmas as a surprise.

Baby Surprise Jacket

I have finished my first Baby Surprise Jacket (BSJ) by the great Elizabeth Zimmerman. I so enjoyed this knit and plan to cast on for another BSJ soon. I used a yarn called "Mexican Wave" that is 100% acrylic and a size 6 needle. It knitted up so well! This one was knitted for charity but I am planning to knit more for family and friends!