progress, progress, progress! i'm down to 3 skeins left (including the one i'm working on) out of 11 for the scarf!

finally looked through all those knitting books i got from the library. i'm a little disappointed - i was expecting more from these books, guess i'm just picky. well, here's what got added to my 'maybe to knit one day list':

from KnitKnit, i love the Missing Piece Hobo Bag, Bridie and who doesn't want a Car Antenna Cozy?


from Runway Knits, i'm into the Vintage Shawl but more as a small blanket on the couch.



from Romantic Hand Knits, i love the look of Vertigo and i've been wanting a light-weight scarf.

although i have to admit, i'll probably add more from each book after i start seeing others' FO's - sometimes i fall in love with a pattern after i see all the possibilities.

i've never been too into crochet. there have been a few items i've seen that made me think, "ok, i'll just learn enough to make that". here are two more items to add to that list, from Crochet Me:

i finally took a look at Knit 2 Together by Tracey Ullman and Mel Clark. at first, i thought it looked lame - the silly cover and all. but it's actually really great - patterns i actually like, funny tidbits from Tracey and great little stories throughout. i think it may have actually inspired me. especially since Mel's parting words are, "Don't stop knitting, even in summer." how appropriate.

here are my pics from the book:

linen kilt - a beautiful skirt that hopefully works (none of that baggy-ass thing)


house slippers - finally some slippers i would actually wear


luxe neck warmer - still undecided on this, but interested


butterfly pullover - i can't tell if it's the top, or the way the model makes the top look, that i like


pimlico shrug - i've been looking for something just like this!


table skirt - i can't help it, i like it


novella socks - more legwarmers! but i can't do ruffles



grownup bonnet - cute and functional


rowena cardigan - i'm not 100% sure about this one yet



and ya, they have a pattern for that darn sweater on the cover, but it's not making it on my list.


so, i've been thinking i maybe i should ease back into it...i really need some dishcloths!

yea, ok. so nothing really new here. my mum was in town this last week so i was super busy with fun touristy things and lots of eating out. we went up to the beach in Golden Gardens park and did some wine tasting (my first) up in Woodinville at Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Winery - yum yum gimmee some. we took the ferry out to Bainbridge Island and right back - just for the views. luckily the weather was better than the forecast - rain off and on the first day but plenty of sunshine after that - at least now my mum believes me when i say how beautiful Seattle really is. i didn't take my digi along so i'll have to wait around for someone else to send pics over before i'll have anything to show.

i did get Lace Style from the library. the knit-worthy are:

Leg Cozies (i know i've mentioned these before)


Lacy Waves Top


Retro Redux Shrug

argh...there has been no knitting for way too long! i'm enrolled in the UW's Certificate Program in Web Technology Solutions and haven't had much time for anything else. although i am super happy about this class i'm in (and becoming even more of a geek) i really do miss knitting. lucky for me, tomorrow is my birthday. i took off today and tomorrow because i knew i would just hate myself if i had to work on my birthday. so i have big plans to knit and do anything else i desire all day tomorrow. today is going to be dedicated to school.

don't worry i did get a bit of a knitting (-related) fix this weekend. finally got Stephanie Japel's (aka Glampyre) Fitted Knits from the library. ohhhhhhhhhhhhh...now i have at least 6 more items i want to knit.


if i ever feel comfortable in tube tops i'd make the Coquette Lace Tube Top


i LOVE this Textured Tunic with Side Buttons, mainly because of CanopyFairy's version in blue.


the Airy Wrap-Around Lace Sweater is on the maybe someday list


and just because i love boatneck's - the Boatneck Bluebell Sweater. although i'm not so much for the bluebell sleeves - i'd probably modify that.



the Drop-Stitch Lace Tank is really cute although i think i'd leave out the ribbing towards the bottom.


another fav is the Split-Neckline Cap-Sleeved Tee. probably one of the first i'll make from her book.