HeartKnits! January Class Schedule

You must register & pay in advance at least 24 hours before any scheduled class.
Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores
……41st & Yale (918)628-0546
……71st & Garnett (918)249-1496
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1/5/07…..Knitting 101…..6-8pm…..Michael’s on 41st & Yale
1/6/07…..Knitting Demonstration & Class Sign-up…..3-5pm…..Michael’s on 71st & Garnett
1/12/07…..Crochet 101…..6-8pm…..Michael’s on 41st & Yale
1/13/07…..Knitting Demonstration & Class Sign-up…..11-1pm…..Michael’s on 41st & Yale
1/13/07…..Knitting 101……2-4pm…..Michael’s on 71st & Garnett
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1/15/07…..K N I T N I T E……7-9:30pm…..Cappucinno Corner in Claremore
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1/18/07…..Crochet 101…..6-8pm…..Michael’s on 71st & Garnett
1/19/07…..Knitting 101…..6-8pm…..Michael’s on 41st & Yale
1/25/07…..Crochet 101….6-8pm…..Michael’s on 71st & Garnett
1/27/07…..Knitting 101…..2-4pm…..Michael’s on 71st & Garnett
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1/29/07…..K N I T N I T E……7-9:30pm…..Cappucinno Corner in Claremore
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My Teaching Schedule

Okay here’s the final version of my schedule for November.

11/10…Crochet 101 (6-8pm)

11/11…Class Preview and Sign-up (1-4pm)

11/12…Warm Up America Event (1-5)

11/16…Crochet 101 (6-8pm)

11/18…Knit-A-Gift Holiday Workshop (5-8pm)  Beginners Scarves

11/20…Knit Nite (7-9:30pm) at Cappucinno Corner.
11/21…Volunteer Class at Claremore Nursing Home (6:15-7:15pm)
11/24…Crochet 101 (6-8pm)

11/25…Knit-A-Gift Holiday Workshop (5-8pm)  Booga Bags

11/30…Knitting 101 (6-8pm) 

Events in bold are located at the 41st & Yale Michael’s location,  those in italics are located at the 71st & Garnett Michael’s location.  For directions to KnitNite, leave me an comment.

For anyone who’s interested in teaching classes to nursing home residents on a strictly volunteer basis, leave me a comment.

Well, um, I……..

have decided to not make any more blog promises. Cause I don’t do so well keeping them. I think my digital camera is busted and so I’m not likly to post many pics till I have another one. I haven’t been doing much over the summer except losing weight and planning my sis-in-law’s wedding. The wedding was on Labor Day so I am now free to move on to my traditional fall activities! I have managed to lose nearly 30 pounds since I started WW in March so I’m more willing now to knit things for myself. Currently I’m knitting on a woolease shrug, my FBS, an almost finished pair of Jaywalkers, the child-size Accordion from Knitty and I’m finishing crocheting a rainbow star baby blanket. I’ve also made a couple of hats during the summer, I LOVE making hats, they are so quick and satisfying. And hubby says I look good in them so it’s all good baby!! Things I’m planning on knitting this fall include(but are not limited to): the Chicknits Ribby Cardi for me in Chocolate and Eggplant, maybe Ivy from the fall ‘06 Knitty, a zippered cardi for hubby, and hoodies for my girls, my clapotis, and lots of customary winter wear such as scarves, hats and mittens. This doesn’t include several pair of socks always on the needles!! I’m starting to get seriously interested in fair aisle projects, particularly mittens. So I’m scanning the net and mags for a good starter pattern. I haven’t had much time for spinning and I’m kinda depressed about how lacking my skills are in that area. Anyway there’s an update for ya. Oh and by the way I joined Socktoberfest this year!! Can’t wait to get some new sock yarns!!!

I survived!

Yeah, I’m still here. The party was a blast for the girls and I really enjoyed it too. The tie-dyed t-shirts turned out beautiful. I’ll post pics and a longer post tonite but right now my kiddos are starving! At least that’s what they say. Hi Shelley! where in Oklahoma are you?….. more later I promise!

What kind of yarn am I?

You are Merino Wool.You are very easygoing and sweet. People like to keep you close because you are so softhearted. You love to be comfortable and warm from your head to your toes.
Take this quiz!

This doesn’t surprise me a bit.

I would post pics and all but it’s noon already and I’m hosting my oldest’s first slumber party in 6 hours. I have soooooooo much to do! Anybody know how to do tiedye?

“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but love power and a sound mind.” ~II Timothy 1:7

Knit into Him,
Rebecca

Meet the newest member of our family!!!

Her name is Elisheva, it’s hebrew for Bess.

She’s still in need of finishing which will hopefully happen tomorrow, in either bombay mahogany satin, or antique walnut, have an opinion? Isn’t she a beaut?!
We went and got her this morning and the dealer gave me a lesson on one of her wheels as well as a great deal on 16oz coopworth roving. She is my first wheel and you better believe hotwheel cars won’t be anywhere near her!!!!

STATS: Ashford Traveler
Single Drive
Double Treadle
Unfinished

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:17

Knit into Him,
Rebecca

My overflowing plate

Well I thought I would come up for a breather and let blogland have a peek of what’s on my plate right now, let’s see, only 11 days till Christmas. Here’s some of the things I’ve been working on.

This is the Diamond Blossom Scarf from Modular Knits by Iris Schreier. I was trying to finish it by the promotion deadline. Didn’t happen. Oh well, there are other promotions. It has gone by the wayside till after Christmas seeing as how it’s not a gift. It will be for my oldest to match her church coat, oh and it’s done in RH supersaver (only cause she’s hard on her scarves!!)

Next up is the Irish Hiking Wristwarmers! My first cabling project. I still have one of these to work up and they are a xmas gift for a very dear friend of mine. I used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Winter Night. These are very easy, fun and work up quickly!

I’m also working on a crochet cabled hat to go in my brother’s stocking in Caron Simply Soft doubled, which I haven’t taken a pic of yet. I love to crochet but it’s really killing my wrist right now and doubling the yarn just made it worse so I’m working on it in little fits and spurts.

I’ve made a little tunsian crochet change wallet in red and green RH supersaver for my son’s stocking.

I’m working on a cabled knit scarf for hubby in woolease T&Q pine which will NOT be done in time for xmas but that’s okay with him so I’m not stressin on that one.

I’ve also got two other scarves on the needles that are supposed to be holiday gifts but will probably be late as well. One for my neighbor and one for my friend Shana at church.

One of my favorite WIP’s is the circular dishcloth I’m working on for my friend Miranda, I’ve come to the realization that I’m totally in love with any pattern involving short rows!! They are so much fun to work! Can’t wait to make a whole bunch of these for myself and my mom. Actually hubby thought he would be cute and snap a pic of me last night when he got home from work. Apparently I fell asleep while knitting on this…I’ll spare you the picture, it’s wierd.

I finished scarves for my brother’s girlfriend and another special person in time for xmas.

Well all this is the little stuff……

Now for the Main Course…..

I’m knitting the Clapotis Shawl/Scarf for my sil Anna for Christmas. I bought the Four Play yarn from Brooks Farm in the Ginger 2 colorway. It’s a four ply 50% fine wool 50% silk. It’s absolutely the most wonderful yarn I’ve knit with so far. I bought 3 hanks but will only use about 2.5. Hopefully I will have enough left over to try the Clapotis cap to match after xmas. I just started into the 2nd hank yesterday so I’m almost at the halfway point. Please pray for me that I get this done! I need to go get some woolwash so that i can get it blocked before I wrap it up for her. Here are some yarn & progress picks for you.

I will try to post a finished pic on Christmas Eve if not before!!

Praying for all you knitters out there knitting like chickens with your heads cut off trying to finish gifts for Christmas!!

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only son.”
John 3:16

Knit into Him,
Rebecca

So many decisions to make!`

I have sooooooo many projects I want to do after my Christmas knitting is done, but where to start?
Right now the ones fighting for the top of the list are:

Tubey (Knitty)
~using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes
in: Chocolate
Hollyberry
Mulled Wine
Spruce

Flower Basket Shawl (Interweave Knits)
~using KnitPicks Shadow in Sunset

Branching Out lace scarf (Knitty)
~using Patons Lacette in Maroon Mist-stash

Clapotis (Knitty)
~using Brooks Farm Four Play yarn

Multidirectional Hat (Iris Schreier)
~using kettle-dyed merino from handpaintedyarn.com in velvet grapes to match my finished scarf.-stash

Bell-sleeve shrug (beatnik patterns)
~using wool-ease in blue mist

Irish Hiking Scarf (helloyarn)
~using ?

Super Easy Leg Warmers (Last-Minute Knitted Gifts)
~using woolease in dark rose heather

Airy Scarf (Last-Minute Knitted Gifts)
~using KidSilk Haze

Cabled Purse (Last-Minute Knitted Gifts)
~using Koigu Merino Crepe

Men’s Zipped Raglan for hubby (Last-Minute Knitted Gifts)
~using bulky kettle-dyed wool from handpaintedyarn.com

Very Cool V-Neck (Hip Knits)
~using KnitPicks Merino Style in Pine

Too Cute Cowl Neck Sweater (Hip Knits)
~using KnitPicks Andean Silk in Sangria

Danica (Knitty)
~using ?

Mrs Beeton (Knitty)
~using ?

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This list doesn’t include all the awesome crochet patterns on my list!

So what to do?

I really want to knit myself a sweater AND a shawl so I guess I choose the Flower Basket Shawl and Tubey. I’ll probably do Mrs Beeton and the Branching Out scarf as side projects. Now to order my yarn………. hmmm…maybe after Christmas. If some of my family members happen to read my blog which other than my sis, it would shock me to the bone, I would really love a KnitPicks Gift Certificate for Christmas!!!

I’d tell ya what I’ve been working on, but since I don’t know if he reads my blog, I better wait till after the holidays. Don’t want to ruin my surprise you know.

“For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but grace.”
Romans 6:14

Knit into Him,
Rebecca

What’s up?

Sorry I haven’t posted. I’ve been crocheting and knitting and putting up Christmas decorations. I’ll try to post some pics and more later tonite. Oh, the best thing is I have three new knitting books!!!

Check out my crochet blog as well at Wool & Flax/Rosey Dreams

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”
I Corinthians 9:24

Knit into Him,
Rebecca

Beware of sharp pointy sticks!

I’ve taken the plunge people. Into the world of double points I made my first foray. I came to the knowledge that all three of my munchkins were getting chapped hands from playing outside in the cold weather. So I determined to overcome my unfounded fear of DP’s and cast on immediately to make my oldest the first pair of mittens. I’m using some wool I kool-aid dyed last spring. I was able to finish one except for the thumb last night. Sorry about the bad color on the first pic.

The blue raspberry/cherry is for my oldest of course. The orange/blue raspberry/lime is for my baby boy. The youngest will get the lavender Denimstyle I already started her scarf in.

This is a pretty lazy morning but the day won’t stay that way for sure. Today is payday for hubby so I’ve got to pay bills, grocery shop, clean house, do laundry, and KNIT! I mean come on, duh, of course I’ll make time to knit. I’ve got to get the thumb on that mitten afterall. TR does not see the need for a thumbless mitten, she will not be convinced no matter how mommy pleads and conives. I admit it. I’m afraid of butchering that mitten thumb. I may just make the other mitten first, then do the thumbs together, that wouldn’t break any mitten rules would it? Not that I really care anyway, just trying to be polite and all.

My poor baby is laid up for a few days, he managed to cut his foot yesterday really bad. He brought his footsie down on the jagged edge of a can lid, right between his toes. It cut pretty deep but his daddy didn’t think stitches would work so we bandaged it up and elevated it all day yesterday. My mom who is a nurse checked it last night and said to keep him off it during the weekend and keep an eye on it. So he’s being pampered in my recliner with food, books, and movies. He doesn’t look too upset about the prospect does he?

The girls goofin off as normal. You can’t tell by her grin now that the youngest totally puked spaghetti all over her bed last night, can ya? lol.

….just part and parcel of being a mom. Gotta love them all the time no matter how much they manage to stink up the house!! LOL Ahhhhhh…..I love ‘em.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind.”
II Timothy 1:7

Knit into Him,
Rebecca