Tangles II

Sat, 27 Mar 2004 21:17:26 GMT

I took advantage of our warm, sunny weather to get busy and plant some veggies. We now have 3 tomato plants, 2 cucumbers and 4 lettuce plants in the ground. I also got a 6-pack of Cosmos and will plant them in a hanging basket. Some general yard cleanup and watering chores are done--I've had a productive Saturday already. Later I want to do some crafty things, so it feels good to get other chores done first.

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:36:11 GMT

Here's a closer shot of the pattern stitch. It is pretty lumpy right now, but I'm hoping it will smooth out when blocked. I really like this pattern and may try it again in lace weight yarn and smaller needles.

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:34:43 GMT

Here's a photo of the Candle Flame Shawl draped over the back of a chair. This has taken 4 full skeins of Peace Fleece on size 10.5 US needles. One pattern repeat and the border should require 1 more skein.

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 05:58:02 GMT

While waiting for more yarn to arrive for the Candle Flame shawl, I've started a simple seed stitch blanket for the Critter Knitters Knit-a-thon. I will also be making extras for my local animal shelter. I have done almost no knitting this weekend--lots of updating for the Orchids site. I'm also just about finished with a mini altered book for a swap. Look for photos in a few days.

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 19:31:09 GMT

I have decided to start keeping a separate blog category for my orchids collection. I will also be posting links to updated content @ BellaOnline Orchids.

Thu, 18 Mar 2004 01:06:50 GMT

The candle flame shawl is moving along nicely. I had to order another skein of Peace Fleece, so it will be another week or so before I can call this one finished.

I've been updating and adding new content to the orchids site that I host at Bellaonline.com. Too bad the days aren't a little longer--too many things to do to squeeze into just 24 hours. Now for a shameless plug--there is currently a sweepstakes running that will net one winner $50 in free orchids. You can enter once a day for any of the sweeps at Bella--there are some great sponsors that keep the prizes coming.

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:06:07 GMT

Check out the premiere issue of a new online knitting magazine -- MagKnits. I liked the first issue and the little footies might be a future project on my growing to-do list.

Sat, 28 Feb 2004 19:24:16 GMT

Here it is Saturday again. I can't believe the weeks are zipping by so quickly. 2 months of 2004 are kaput already!

I didn't do much knitting during the week. Too tired in the evenings and too busy reading on my lunch hour. I just finished 1st to Die by James Patterson. This is the first in the "Women's Murder Club" series. Knitting-wise, I just I started a Candle Flame shawl in red Peace Fleece worsted. I know, the last thing I needed was to start another shawl, but I liked the pattern and the yarn is such a pretty color and you know the rest.