Scared

I think... I'm afraid to blog. I'm not sure why. I've had a bit more free time, I have pictures that I can upload... I just haven't.

It's strange really. I get a thought in my head that I should write a post, come to the computer, and just decide I'm too busy. Or that I'll do it later, soon, this weekend, tomorrow.

I've also been pulling away from Twitter, Facebook, and even Ravelry. Maybe I just spend too much time on computers daily. On the bright side though, I have had more time to knit. I will reveal my swap partner project soon as it has been received (and loved!) Right now I am resting my Moss and Bluebells scarf and working on the ABABA scarf using a Zauberball. I'm loving the color changes!

Does this ever happen to you?

Spring Swap

Hello! Long time no see, I know.

I actually get a full weekend this week, and to my surprise, I was visited by the mailman! I am taking part in the spring swap hosted by the Tiny Owl Knits group on Ravelry, and boy was I spoiled. This is going to be a picture heavy post, because I was so excited. Sorry some of the pictures are sideways, I didn't notice until after I uploaded them and now I'm too tired to fix them.


Look at how cute the box is!

When I opened the box, I found a letter. It was a very sweet letter, which gave me permission to rip into my goodies before finishing the reading of it...

Aren't these stickers cute?

Which I promptly did, of course! Below are pictures of my goodies in no particular order-

Yummy apple/strawberry scented candle

My swap partner is from TX

A TX cookie cutter!

Chocolate, cleverly put in a plastic bag in case of meltage.

Lots of yummy recipes

An easter bunny!

A pretty teacup and saucer, from her grandmother's china! I will cherish this.

These little owls are on the cutest plate

This little owl is on a super cute bag!

A book that I can't wait to read

Pretty notebook

Handmade magnets that are already on my fridge

Pencils and notepads

Stickers!

Cute little mini skeins for my hexipuffs

A pretty scarf made of of yarn that looks difficult to work with

Knitted leaf dishcloths

Cutest little owl puff

Mug cosy

Tea wallet. I love the little button!

And it's filled with tea of course.

Mr. Mini Fox!!!

I can't believe someone knitted this FOR ME. ALL FOR ME! 

Cute knitted bag filled with pretty plastic eggs...

That were filled with tiny animals and aliens....

And Hello Kitty...

And stitch markers...

And more stitch markers (isn't that green/black one pretty?)...

And a special hexipuff stitch marker!

There was even a knitted egg inside one of the eggs, intended for a cat toy.

My cat loved it so much he refused to share with his sister.

I am overwhelmed. My spoiler knitted up a storm for me, and I am just so pleased with everything! I seriously almost cried when I found Mr Fox. So cute! And the letter was so sweet, I'm such a happy girl right now.

This has inspired me to get my butt in gear and get my swap package sent off to my spoilee... I only have 2 more things to pick up and it will be on its way! (I am NOT waiting until the last minute, I swear. It won't be super early, but hopefully it will be worth it.) Also, I'm not cheating. The rules for this swap are to send no later than a certain date, but open your package as soon as it arrives.My first swap experience is going amazingly well. I've been so happy putting a box together for my spoilee, and my spoiler put such an amazing box together for me! Knitters/crocheters/crafters are such lovely people, I am very happy to be part of this community.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Work and weather and weariness, oh my.

Hello! Long time no see! I'm trying to get better at this whole blog thing, really, but I'm having a lot of trouble trying to find more time. There's been long days needed at work these past few weeks, and by the time I get home I usually only have an hour or so to eat dinner before going to bed. Lather, rinse, repeat. The whole thing has left me very tired and sometimes cranky, hopefully things will be trending back towards normalcy soon.

The weather has taken a strange turn this month... is it really March? It was 80° out today! It's all bright and warm and cheery out, so I painted my nails yellow and black. I love crackle nail polish, it's so simple to use, and I almost always get compliments on my nails!

It's closer to a highlighter color in real life

My husband and I have been spending lots of time at the park reading (and knitting for me, though him not so much.)

Yay for benches and sunshine!

I actually wore a skirt today! It doesn't happen often. My husband told me that between the stripy knee high socks and the semi pointy toed mini boots my outfit reminded him of the wicked witch of the west, but that's okay. It was comfy and flowy and nice to be sitting outside in something other than jeans.

Stripey socks make me happy. No, I didn't knit them, I haven't made it to socks yet.

It's getting really pretty out. I swear that the trees have been flowering overnight, it's all happening so suddenly.

Isn't this pretty? I love these trees.

Not much to tell you about on the crafting front, my moss and bluebells scarf is still on hold (blurry nighttime camera picture below) as I work on my super secret swap gift. Hopefully I will be telling you about that soon!

It's ALMOST long enough now!

Hope you all are doing well, and happy crafting!

Hi there!

Well, apparently you are just going to get a post without pictures this time. I keep meaning to take pictures, then forgetting, and then I don't blog... I figured a post without pictures is better than no blog post at all! (And let's pretend I didn't fall off the face of the internet for awhile there too, 'k?)

I had to frog my moss and bluebells scarf. Multiple times. I wanted to cry. First the fabric was too stiff, because my needles were too small. In my dear husband's words, it would have made a good dish cloth. I pulled it all out and started again, but then I got distracted and knit one of the pattern rows twice, so I pulled it all out again. At that point I put out a desperate cry to my Ravelry friends, and was answered with a link to knitty's frog pond information. Good thing too! On my third try, I got distracted and re-knit one of the rows again! Instead of pulling out the whole thing, I tinked back a row and went right on knitting. Right now the scarf part is about 3/4 of the way done, and then I just need to make the pockets.

I still haven't sewn up the crocodile stitch hood for my mother. The weather where she is has been warm, so it won't be of much use until next year anyway. I'd like to get a move on and finish it up so I can get it sent out before I lose it though!

I had to take a break from my moss and bluebells for the time being. I joined a swap! A spring swap through the Tiny Owl Knits group on Ravelry to be more specific. I am super excited, and having so much fun looking for things I know my spoilee will like! I have started knitting something for her too, but I don't want to go into details now on the tiny little off chance she finds my blog and guesses that she's the one I'm sending it to because then the surprise will be ruined and it would be terrible. I know it's not likely, but better safe than sorry! I will take pictures of it and post it later though, for sure.

Hope you all are doing well, happy crafting!

PS- Pinterest may be in my future. Someone just sent me an invite. I'm a little bit scared.

Oh no!

So I decide that I need to blog more, and what happens? I pretty much stop blogging altogether. I have an early day at work tomorrow, but I'm planning an update for this weekend.

Hope you are all doing well!

Wip Wednesday... I'm back!

Hello!

Sorry I disappeared for awhile there, things have been crazy busy. And... I just kind of felt like hiding. Maybe it's the lack of sun, or the fact that I've been sick for a little over a week now, but I've been kind of down lately. I've had a hectic work schedule (nothing new there) and I've just been coming home wanting to do anything other than look at another computer screen.

I've also been really busy working on the late Christmas present for my mom- it's finally almost done. Just need to sew it together.

Cowl

Hood

Stitches!

Now that the most time consuming part is over with I'm kind of procrastinating until I finish putting together presents for my siblings. It's been a tough year money wise, so I'm sure they'll understand. Better late than never.

With the Crocodile Stitch Hood finally done (or done enough for now,) I've been focusing on knitting. Specifically the Moss and Bluebells scarf by Tiny Owl Knits, you can find it on Ravelry.

Look how cute it is! Isn't it adorable? It's kind of small width wise, but I'm planning on making another one out of 100% wool so that I can block it. Maybe it will stretch out a bit? I might go up to slightly bigger needles to see how that looks too. This is the second knitting pattern that I am actually following (the first being the Irish Hiking Scarf,) and it's going really well. The stitch pattern is explained wonderfully and it's actually fun to knit, I love it!

Ooh! Look at this pretty yarn bowl my husband got me for Christmas! (I know this is late too... I seem to be quite the procrastinator lately.) He went to one of our local yarn stores and talked with the owner and everything. (Heehee, she tried to teach him to knit, for free!) Apparently he was looking for MadelineTosh yarn, seems he does listen to my constant babble. He didn't find the yarn, but that's ok. This little yarn bowl is actually really handy, and I would never have been able to justify buying it myself.

Little symbol the yarn comes through

Back of bowl

This little guy lives inside the bowl. I've decided he's a praying mantis, and needs a name asap.

Hope you've all been doing well!

break

I am taking a little break from all things internet related, but don't worry. I'll be back soon!