Knit&Stash

2006-07-24T17:14:00.000-06:00

Well I'm back on the road again! I have knitted 2 yes that's right...2 baby hats. I also am cast on with another felted bag. I have no pictures because of my Oldest Daughter decided to drop my camera and oops its broke mom! I am now saving for a new one. Boo hooo that means no new yarn......As though I shop like you all and have a stock pile. I have accumulated a few colors for my baby hats.
I have been a little messed up with work...Had some minor foot surgery and now a job change for the better! I am still at Home Depot but my schedule going to be a 5 A.M. to 2 P.M. Monday through Friday! Please everyone keep me in your thoughts so it works out.
I have been reading up on all the happenings of my buds! At least I am with you all in thought and spirit. Maybe I will show some one of these Fridays and surprise you all!
Hope you all are having a great summer!

2006-06-13T08:54:00.000-06:00

Well it has been almost 2 months! I have thought many times in the middle of the night when I could not sleep to just get up and do what I like to do......Read and catch up on all my knitting buddies blogs! I have not knitted 1 stitch maybe it is toooo HOT I have been lurking and reading when I can. I sure miss getting together at Tattered Cover. Some one of these days I will make an appearance. I think that I am in need of a night out.
My job......Has been less of a challenge these days I have finally settled in and am more comfortable working with nothing but men. Most of which have been seeing just how lazy they can be and how much more I can accomplish than they. In one hour this past week I was left to the department alone ( which happens quite often) I stood at the paint machines and made 50 gallons of paint! I would take 5 orders at a time and then I went into motion etc. Till there were no more orders! One of my customers was just amazed how well I was able to multi-task .....Most of us gals can We had a meeting at 6 am on Sunday for 2 hours ....Suppose to be the day of rest.....Not at Home Depot....I was the lucky one and had to return at 1:30 for the closing shift it was not bad. I was also surprised with an award given to me at the meeting for my excellent work done!
Well I have the day off and will start a 8 day no days off tomorrow. So I have a few errands to do so my family survives with out me! I usually work,eat and sleep when I have a week like the one coming up.
I am going to lurk a little more on all my friends blogs have a great day, week, and may be month before I get back on to chat with you all!

2006-04-25T13:17:00.000-06:00

I don't know how to express how sorry I am! Not Blogging for over a month!
I think my life is never going to be the same. The new job is going good......So very much to learn and remember! My old brain feels like a tornado. I just hope that is will stop soon.
As for knitting not one stitch has been knitted! Oh how I miss the sound of my needles clicking together. I am going away this week-end to a scrapbook get-away.
I then will be caught up with my daughters graduation gift! Her 18 years finished! I am in hopes that she will then take over the reins and do her own......Probably not.

On my needles I am still working on this very easy shell for summer....I hope I will wear it this summer.
I will try not to go another month before I get back to my blog.

Can't wait for May Flowers!

2006-03-30T07:57:00.000-07:00

Thursday! Was up at the crack of Dawn getting Joel,Jessie and cousin Andrew out the door. They are going to do a little spring snow boarding today! Copper mountain I hope you're ready for these crazy kids.
My knitting has come to a stand still. I think that I might have to take a break....Not! I am working on a shell and it is coming along but its slow.

As for whats going on in my adventures of Jobs.....I am going to work with lots of color at my new job! Thank goodness its something I feel confident about! Can you guess what department I will be working in at Home Depot? I think I will wait to see if you can guess!
I will be doing training through April and am going to work full time as of May 1st I think that's my official date. My knitting will probably be hit and miss for a while. But I am ready to get out of the house....Have worked out of my house for the last 20 years! Time to see another view of the world.

2006-03-15T11:53:00.000-07:00

I have pictures finally! but read on after the pictures for all the happenings!

2006-03-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

I am so thankful that its hump day!
I want you all to know haw wonderful my secret pal is! She is the BEST! Look at this wonderful bag that she made just for me. It has wonderful printed fabric inside with six yes I said six pockets. They were all filled with goodies....Knitters balm. Stitch counter, a Great addition to my scrapbooks a GNOME with knitting needles! She also included a wonderful note and some yummy candy called "Daim" it like toffee yummy! I need to know where I can buy it because I have never seen it before but it is a must.
My secret pal asked a couple of question of me and I thought I would address them now.She want to know if I would do socks and the answer is yes if I could do both at the same time. Also she wants to know about hand spinning would I ever do it? I would love to learn!! I have not read or looked into it but would be very interested in information about spinning.

I am posting some long awaited pictures. My Ene is finally a finished project! I think that I might do it again in the future. I had a great deal of difficulty with the first set of charts but after that it was a breeze.
My next picture is my Charlotte. I have about 27 more rows and am trying to get it off the needles for Friday night knitting.......Do you think I can do it?....Will see.
I am also going to tell you some news I have applied at Home Depot for part time work! If I had full time babies I would not have to but oh well. I am not opposed to finding another family but while in the process I must bring in a little bit more in the bacon department. Yes this is sad because it is going to cut into my knitting time BooHoo but it also means that I will have something on my resume other than Self employment for the last 20 years. They just don't see how important being a mom is! This is something that I would like to have address more in the future. Maybe when I can't sleep at night I will start writing a book on how important a Daycare provider really is and how people should view it as a real job!
Okay now I will get off my soap box.
I think I will pull out my color on color and get some more done. As for new projects I am thinking on finding a shell with maybe a simple cable on it!

Well my little cherub has awaken from his slumber and is wanting my attention so I must bid farewell to my blog but will be back sooner than later I hope!

2006-03-01T10:06:00.000-07:00

Wednesday already....The days do fly by! Update Monday we were going to take the girls with us for our Anniversary but they both declined! I told Joel that it is hard to beat The Melting Pot ( a great place for Fondu) that's where we took the girls for valentines Day and for our youngest daughters Paiges birthday. Make a long story short we decided to rejoin our first years of marriage and eat cheap...We went to one of our favorite places....Penera Bread.... And shared memories over a bowl of potato soup! Just to be in a corner with Joel and not being interrupted with waiters and kids it was grand!
Back to knitting!
I am working on another slipper for an auction at my daughters church on March 11th. So everyone have a great day!

2006-02-27T14:10:00.000-07:00

I am having the Day of my LIFE! The sun is shining no snow in the forecast and my flower bulbs are pushing up the dirt. I have so much to tell you all....Its my 26th anniversary to my wonderful husband,Joel. He brought me 2 dozen red roses and is spending the day away from work and being with me.

We also took our oldest daughter Jessie and visited Colorado Christian College this morning. The campus is wonderful. We are also going to visit metropolitan State College this week. The wait is on for scholarship money.Then we sent her back to school.
Then the mail came! Yes I got mail from my International Scarf Exchange. Dalsee was doing my gift which was this beautiful Peace Fleece scarf and hat! It even has cables. The color is Blueberry Borscht. It was worth the wait! March is usually our snowiest month so I will give it a good work out then. Thank You so much Dalsee!

Well I hope you are not tired yet or maybe I am just rambling....I have picture updates. My Ene is about 85% finished.

I was not successful with getting it done while watching the Olympics but I did decrease the amount of stitches on the needles.
I also have this other new project called the Charlottes Web I am a glutton for punishment yes more lace work! But oh how fun it is.
Well I guess that I better get off here and get in the shower for this evening. I have no Idea where we are going...???.

2006-02-18T21:28:00.000-07:00

Knit,Knit,Knit
I am really going on my Ene and will take pictures tomorrow to show progress.
I think it is going to be done this week! Crossing my needles for good luck!

I was unable to go knitting Friday night due to a concert at my daughters church. They were raising money for "The Invisible Children" Wow, if you every get a chance to see the documentary, watch it! It is a eye opener.

I hope you will take the time to check out the site.

Kids have such a special place in my heart.

2006-02-13T14:15:00.000-07:00

Monday is one day I usually have to much going on....Not today! I could whine about how bad my head hurts. Well I think I wish I would have joined the Olympic knitting. I have finished another baby hat and a pair of slippers to felt. I will try to get pictures soon. If I don't get on tomorrow I hope every one has a GREAT Valentines Day

2006-02-07T15:33:00.000-07:00

Good Tuesday afternoon!
I have been working on my Ene and my Color on Color and am making good progress. I am thinking that when the Olympics start I will lock myself in my bedroom and listen while I count loops for my Ene. I have ripped out another row....But I am thankful that Joanne gave me this great tip about running a safe line....Its like when your stitches are on a holder you won't have to rip out past that point. I probably am calling it total something other than the real terminology. But it works!

tomorrow will be a whole week of me being back in the working mode! I am watching 2 boys three days a week. The 3yr old is really keeping me on the go! His little brother is still trying to turn over (16wks old) I am able to keep up with him. But I am very thankful that I have them. My girls think that it is great that we have boys in the house.
I am going back to the couch no one is home so I can knit a little till they all arrive.
oops I forgot but we are taking the girls to see a Nuggets Basketball game tomorrow night! The girls have never been in the Pepsi Center so it will be a real treat! I hope that we have a great time watching the Chicago Bulls loose! The Nuggets have done pretty good this year.

2006-01-28T23:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday night real late but I could not sleep till I tell every one that I received my first package from my secret pal! I was sooo excited to find one of my favorites Alpaca!You can find it at Atacama Yarn #508 In a yummy variegate of dk blues and a little purple. It is sooo soft I wish that you all could reach through the computer and feel it.....But then I might have to tell you don't touch its all mine! Also a new embellishment for my knitting scrapbook....Yarn ball un- raveled rubber stamp! Hot Tamales to boot! Sure wish I knew who you were! But I can wait for a while. Now that I have told you all I am off to bed it's only 3 hours past my bed time. I am the early worm.

2006-01-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

Monday got away from me! Had a great interview for a family with 2 boys. I did get my pictures ready soooo here is a picture of "Ene" I have decided that it can no longer travel with me because I have problems counting and chatting!

I have started the color on color yea! This picture shows how far I got over the weekend...Amongst the scrapbook. I completed 10 pages of pictures I even did the journaling.

We are getting close to the end of the International scarf exchange and how I am so looking forward to getting a package. I am also doing Secret Pal 7 this is just so much fun! I watch my person on her blog and oh she is a hoot! She has a great sense of humor and how she loves yarn!
Will have to chat latter for I have a couple of errands to run.

2006-01-20T09:38:00.000-07:00

Friday blogging! Wow the blogs are full of great ideas these days. I am going to post some pictures of Ene on monday so keep your eyes on the blog. This weekend I am off to scrapbook at a wonderful friends house out in Elizabeth. We scrap for the whole weekend! So no knitting except when I retreat to bed.....then the needles will come out and I will knit through the night! I really have the knitting bug I am looking for knitting paper,stickers,ect for my knitting scrapbook!
If you see any drop me a note so I can go get them!

2006-01-13T08:44:00.000-07:00

Well we are off! My family and some friends are going to Breckenridge for the weekend. My daughter is going to try out her new snow board. I am going to stay cozy in the cabin and knit. I think I will start Color on Color this trip. I found a big mistake on my Ene Shawl and so out it went! I am almost where I was when I found the mistake. If I were a more seasoned knitter I probably could have fixed it, Oh well.

Next week I will start beating the pavement.....For a job! I have done Child care out of my home for the last 17 years. I am looking for 2 families that would like and need a quality provider. Please if you hear of anyone feel free to give them my e-mail address and I will get in contact with them.

Maybe I will bring back some snow!

2006-01-09T17:26:00.000-07:00

This is for my secret pal! hehehe just lots about me if you want to find out about me other than my every day blog writing.

1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)?
Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?I am a little snobbish....I love the feel of alpaca and other soft fibers.

2. Do you spin? Crochet?
I do not spin but would love to learn. I have dabbled in crochet but knitting is my first love.

3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have many straight needles and I have them stored in a glass spaghetti container. I usually us circular needles and I found a zipper CD case works great.

4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I have been re-born I knitted way back in high school and picked it up again about 3 years ago. I am a self learner and I conceder myself an intermediate knitter. But love to learn new things

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No but I can look into that...This blog thing is real new to me. There are always more things to learn.

6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Vanilla, Fruity and Spicy

7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I love chocolate I try and watch my sugar and carb intake....Cinnamon is a good flavor also.Gummy Bears, Hot Tamale's yum!

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
I like to scrapbook,walk,read a good book...Not picky like mysteries,love stories, knitting books

9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MPH? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I listen to lots of music the only music that I am not into is rap.My computer plays mp3s I like Christian,classical,rock,easy listening

10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
I am a black lover. That way I can add lots of color with it. I guess that I stay away from pink. I love brite color as well as pastels.

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am married with 2 girls. My husband works for the City of Littleton. I am a self employed mom! Yes I like being a mom sooo much that I love to watch other peoples kids. We have also adopted a blue heeler he is about 1 year old and he loves stuffed animals. He also like the out doors.

12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
All the above. I do not have a poncho but am not opposed to them.

13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
Alpaca silk, soft and warm ! Natrual all the way. I am not a acrilic kind of gal.

14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Cascade 220, angora, makes me wheeze!

15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s? Gadgets!
I need them all...I would love a row clicker, something to hold needles together, I like markers. I really want new yarn.

16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I knit lots of hats for the cancer kids in the area also I make them for premies in the hospitals. I like challenge and am always open to a new project.

17. What are you knitting right now?
I am working Ene from Scarf style and I have the yarn to also do the color on color from the same book. I have a vest that I am also working in black I am 90% finished.

18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes yes and more yes!

19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
Circular please

20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I have mostly aluminum and bamboo

21. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
I own the old fashion kind me!

22. How did you learn to knit?
High school credits you know.

23. How old is your oldest UFO?
Well it is not that old maybe 2 months

24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
Orangutan I could go to the zoo and watch them all day!

25. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas

26. Is there anything that you collect?
I like Snowmen of all sorts!

27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
None but I look at them at Barns & Noble all the time.

28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?
Lorna's Lace, Cherry Tree Hill,Black water Abbey worsted weight yarn of any kind In the needle department circular needles in 5,6,9,10 in 24 inch lengths also I need some short 6" 2,3,4's in double points.

29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Not new but still I want to know how to do cables. After this piece of lace work that I am doing I think I will have to learn.

30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I love socks! But my 1 and only pair of socks that I did were a disaster and ripped them out. I have been given some and love them! I wear a 9 to 91/2 shoe med width

31. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)April 19

2006-01-06T09:19:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone....Its January!
This year is already showing signs of how fast it can go Jan 6th wow!
My mittens were a big hit with the girls. They have even been wearing them to bed...Because mom won't turn up the heat! The power bill for our little house was over the $200.00 mark the most it has ever been and I keep the heat at 62* I think that they are wanting hats now. I am never board.
Knitting....hmmmm....I am doing the Ene Scarf in a black and teal can't wait to get a little further so I can post pictures. I found the yarn for the color on color at a pretty good savings at The Creative Needle for $58.00. So yes I am going to start it soon. Some of the colors were not available so I winged it and I think it will be just right.
I mailed my secret scarf and hat yesterday! My recipient should receive it by Monday. I hope she will like it. I also hope that she will take a picture of it on. I would love to put the picture in my knitters scrap book. Yes you read it right...I scrap book. I have a special book just for my knitting. I give away more than I keep so its nice to have my pictures.
Well I am off to knit. Hope you all have a great week-end

2005-12-16T10:06:00.000-07:00

Oh how I am ready for Christmas!

My hands have been knitting instead of blogging....I can't believe that my last entry was in November. I have finished the mittens! Can't wait for the girls to see them. I will make more of them but will change the pattern to knit them in the round.

I have finished another pair of slippers in blue and black for a real neat kid by the name of Cooper. He has always like the knitting projects that I have done so these will be special just for him.

I was trying hard to get my secret scarf pal her gift before Christmas but it looks like that is not going to happen. The hat that I was thinking of doing did not look as good as I would like so off the needles it went! I will try again soon.

I went to a real fun knitting party this past week-end! Actually this is the first knitting party that I have ever gone to....What a hoot! If you ever get invited to a knitting party never say No because you will miss out on good food, Great gab, and an exciting gift exchange I would have been in heaven with any of the gifts that were swapped through-out the exchange. I ended up with some beautiful Koigu purples and greens all in one! Thank you for the wonderful yarn! Stacey and her Mom, Marsha really throw a great party! The cucumber sandwiches and peanutbutter bars were some of my favorites.

I am working of a little hat for a little someone....I hope that the recipient will enjoy the warmth and the heart motif that I am weaving through. Will have pictures for all the knitting I have been doing maybe later tonight.
Well I am off....I am about to start the baking frenzy...I have not baked 1 cookie yet! My kids and husband have been more than patient and now I will fill them with more than enough sweets.

Through the year we hustle and bustle and we say where did the year go. At this time I would like to thank all of my knitting friends for a great year. The help and encouragement is always a little over looked. But thank you so much.

Probably until next Year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May you always have yarn and needles around.
Sharon

2005-11-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

Well November is coming to a close.
I have several gifts that really need to get finished up. I am also greatful that I have my projects lined up for after the Christmas rush. I also am working on a hat and scarf for a secret pal! This is my first exchange that I have done. It is great to go to the blog and see what others are making, writing, and yes already finishing up!
I am off to the couch to sit and knit. The tree is up and decorated! My shopping is almost complete. My girls are really enjoying wrapping! I taped the boxes really well. Will try and post more often this week.

2005-11-21T09:40:00.000-07:00

Well this is new for me. I have been a very non blogger for over a week! I think that the holidays do that to me.
I am still plugging away on the mittens. I think I will make them in the round from now on. I have been working on a scarf for a friend and it is almost finished.
I am really wanting to do more hats but I have to much going on at the house like the holidays coming up and all the shopping that needs to be done.
I think the one thing that would make my holidays would be to have another family need me to take care of there children. The family that I am watching right now they are moving to Wyoming in December and that means that I am out of WORK!! I am really in a funk...I have tended children since I had My oldest 18 years ago. If anyone reading this wants to pass my name on to anyone in need please feel free. I would greatly appreciate it.
Okay now this is suppose to be a knitting blog well... I think that after the holidays I am going to start a clan sweater for my Irish background! Flaherty I think that it use to have an O in front of it. I really don't see why it was dropped one letter does not make that much of a difference in length. My sister Sheila is getting the pattern and we will get through this project together....It might take a year to do it. You can check it out at the web site provided://www.clanarans.com/ca/catalog/ and plug in Flaherty in the clan search.

2005-11-11T10:06:00.000-07:00

I think I have a thing for updating on Fridays.
I have finished 2 pairs of felted slippers wow in one week! I used Mauch Chunky yarn
Wow was I surprised at how wonderfully it felted. I think its my favorite, not as much shedding as the leading Brown Sheep and they also have some great colors. I bought mine at Colorful Yarns in Littleton for $6.00 . Give it a try! My mitten project is going well I will post on Sunday new pictures.
My family thinks that they have lost me to knitting.....I have to get these projects done for Christmas.... Let me know if anyone wants to meet for knitting.
Countdown to Christmas is 43 days!!

2005-11-03T10:40:00.000-07:00

I have puictures....First my slippers they are finished except for the second soles I will work on those this afternoon

Now here are the mittens. I am not to happy with the colors they are much prettier in person.

2005-11-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

Let me tell you all....My hands have been very busy this week! I have 1 slipper ready for the second sole the other one is being worked.
I also have been working on those cute mittens. I am doing some color change on one of them I hope that it is right because this is the first thing that I have done that tells you to carry the yarn. The other set that I am working on I am ready to start the decreases on the top of the fingers. These mittens are fast but I think that they would be even faster on circular needles. I think that I will try and make another pair and see if they work.
A few of us gals are getting together tomorrow at Tattered Cover if anyone wants to join us. We are going to meet at 5:00 or a little after.

2005-10-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

Boo To All
Hope you all have fun with all the little Goblins tonight!
This weekend I spent every moment possible knitting. I am waiting for my sis to catch up with the vest project...I'm such a nice sister!
I recieced my box of yarn from Rams Wool on friday. I am making my wonderful girls fun mittens form the book "Smittens" and of course the yarn is Mission Falls I still can't believe that they are going out of business. As my mittens get past the ribbing I will post the progress.

2005-10-24T09:42:00.000-06:00

I am amazed how fast this month is going! I have been doing a little knitting and lots of leaf pick-up. I can't say how much time I have had to myself because of my 2 girls keep me going when I am not working.
We went pumpkin pickin this weekend. I don't think we found the great pumpkin but we came close on 2 of them. I could hardly get them in the car. Mine of course is just the right size!

Now on to the important things Knitting!
My vest is almost ready for the edges I can hardly wait... This is the first vest I have ever made for me simple but wonderful.

It makes me want to get started on maybe a little harder project...How about a sweater? Maybe My daughters are getting new ski jackets so maybe I will play around with making them Peruvian hats you know the ones with ear flaps and long strings to tie under the chin and mittens from the Smitten book for xmas gifts. One last picture for the day I have played with my Alpaca and made these finger less gloves my they are warm!

2005-10-14T08:45:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!
I would like some feed back on how to make the banner that I put on my site the real banner. Dose that make sense? My knitting has been put down till I get this banner on top of my blog! HELP!!!!!!

2005-10-13T18:00:00.000-06:00

2005-10-07T09:26:00.000-06:00

Fall is in the air!
Did anyone go to the craft fair? What did I miss?
I went to tattered cover with my sister last night for a stich-n-bitch
group but again no one showed up...But wait there is more.....We met two wonderful ladies, Christa she was working on those famous felted slippers and Mercedeh who was working on this knitted blanket. It was beautiful. Sheila is still working on the new bag...one strap left. I of course had a hat in hand it will be for a little boy and I was going to work on the vest but did more talking than knitting. We are going to meet our new knitters at Tattered Cover the first Thursday of the month if any of you are free come join us! Hope you all have a great weekend...I am unloading pumpkins for IFTF at St. James church on Sat, and then I here that Colorful yarns is having a sale I must go and probably just look and wish for more yarn!
Sharon

2005-10-04T17:15:00.000-06:00

Well this is a slow process today! I finally learned how to put buttons where they are suppose to go but they do not link!!!!I will prevail it will just take more time knitting is going better than the blog.

2005-09-29T11:34:00.000-06:00

This week is gone! I have done very little in the way of knitting.....Just a couple of hats and am into a bottom to top vest only about 2".

I am going to go out to Elizabeth this weekend and enjoy some time with one of my best friends. We usually scrapbook and do a little knitting. Am looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Next week we will probably start seeing lots of leaves on the ground which means lots of raking! I do a lot of that because the family is at work and school so my little ones that I watch and I will play hahaha in the leaves. It seems like play to them but lots of work to me.

I just wanted everyone to know that there is a great craft show this Saturday! The Littleton Museum Craft fair at Ketring Park. 6028 S. Gallup St. in Littleton hours are 9:00am-4:00pm.

Hope some of you will put down the knitting and enjoy a day outside crafting! I have never been disappointed.

2005-09-23T12:58:00.000-06:00

Where did the week go ? I am so looking forward to tonight I am going to Tattered Cover to enjoy good company, great projects, and knit!
I went to Tamara's house on Tuesday and we only have 8 more totes of yarn to go through. Then she will have to decide what to part with! You all could help her out and if you are looking for a certain yarn ....Give her a jingle and see if you could swap, purchase or what ever between your selves. Tamara's blog is http://newsfromthemill.myblogspot.com
I have some hats that are not up on the sight yet but maybe this weekend I will get them down loaded. I am making my daughter a cap to wear with her pirate costume nothing hard and very red!
Saturday I get to go to Boulder for a few hours yes for the knit athon or what ever...Tamara said that she was driving and am hitching a ride with her. I hate highway driving but sure love to go places. Then in the afternoon I am going to LaTiDa to check out there yarn my sister said that they had yarn on sale?

2005-09-19T15:13:00.000-06:00

Well the hubby made it home and was very surprised at all the hats!

2005-09-17T22:39:00.000-06:00

Well I received my e-mail from the secret pal 6 and I am tooo late DARN!! I hope I can do it next time sounds like a real fun time .

2005-09-17T08:05:00.000-06:00

Saturday already! How time flies when the hubby is away. I will post all my hats tomorrow. This is very contagious. My girls are so surprised that I have made my goal of 1 hat per day. I am going to a few yarn shops today probably just to look. I have a little unused yarn to work with then I will buy more. I sure would like someone to help me out and tell me how to join the secret pal 6 group? I am the beginner and need led around this computer with good directions that everyone has a great day today!
Sharon

2005-09-14T09:26:00.000-06:00

I am sooo glad its Wednesday. My hubby is out if town till Sunday and I plan on doing very little other than knit! I started a little red hat today and am going to look for a boy motif to put on it. I will need some thing simple it might end up being just a fun stripe.

2005-09-12T12:40:00.000-06:00

Today is going great! I finished another little hat. I am going to post pictures in about an hour. I am still learning how to get them on the site. I can hardly wait for tomorrow night when the group of girls get together and knit.

2005-09-11T20:46:00.000-06:00

I can't believe that the weekend is over.
I have been doing baby hats this weekend and have 2 finished. I found out from Tamara that Target had a good price on foo-foo yarn so I went to check it out . They have a limited selection in the dollar bins when you go in the store. I think that it added the right amount of softness to the yarn. I will be going back to get more! Can't go wrong with $1.00 per roll.
I am going to turn out about one hat a day so that I can give some to others in need. Anyone that has scraps of yarn that they can send them my way! Send me a message and I will get in touch.

2005-09-07T10:58:00.000-06:00

Wow I was able to get 1 picture on wow and its not the picture I wanted. Oh well I guess that this is not going to be an easy task for me. I went to colorful yarns on Monday and picked up some soft yarn to make 2 more kid size raglan sweaters. One of them will be pink and the other teal blue. These will be the last ones for a while. I have to stash them for Christmas gifts you know for the daycare children!
I am learning a lot about blogs as if I have a whole lot of time . Can anyone tell me the easy way to get buttons for my blog? How do I get the people that I enjoy reading their blog buttons? Oh so many questions keep popping up but that's enough for now. Feel free to write me with the answers.
Sharon

First Time

2005-09-04T01:46:00.000-06:00

Hello eveyone!
This is my first post and also my first blog. My family can't believe that I am doing this. This is a little out there for me.

I am a daycare mom first then a knitter. I have watched children in my home for 18 years and love every bit of them. My daycare door is open for 1 more family if anyone knows of a family in need of a loving environment for there little ones.
I have 2 girls that are growing up way to fast. I soon will be having one leave the nest. BOOHOO!

Now lets talk knitting. I am working on my second ragalan sweater for children. I have kit them in two wonderful yarns one by Debbie Bliss Arran and the other in Trend setters Scoubi Du yarn.

I will have pictures sometime tomorrow.