Knitting, Dogs and Life on the High Plains

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
I Love This.... BUT....

When the new issue of Vogue Knitting came out I fell hard and fast for this cardigan:


Gorgeous, isn't it? I even talked to the Llama Store about ordering yarn for me.

But not yet.

Because I have concerns.

First off it only comes in three finished chest sizes. 28", 31" and 35". With a slightly loose gauge and judicious blocking the largest would probably fit me. That's a lot of knitting for a "probably". So maybe I need to adjust the pattern. (Side note: WHY design a pttern that will fit like, what? 20% of the knitting population?)

Second concern. I have knit long sleeved looser fitting (40") cabled sweater for myself and know that I need about 1600 yards of yarn. Why does this one call for 2100 yards. That's a lot of yarn. Where is it all going? This is a little tiny sweater, bell sleeves not withstanding.

Third concern. Okay I figured out where the yarn is going. Notice how the model is holding her hand at her hip. I think she's trying to hide a flared out peplum and LOTS of extra fabric. Upon examination of the shematic I noticed the finished measurements on this very lovely sweater are a bit "odd":

The Smallest size;
chest: 28"
waist: 25"
hip: 46"

Medium:
chest: 31"
waist: 28"
hip: 49"

"Large":
chest: 35"
waist: 32"
hip: 53"

Do I really want 53 INCHES of fabric around my hips? I DON'T THINK SO!!!

So I'm either waiting until some other people finish knitting it up and give their opinions. And I see pictures. Real pictures, not model pictures. Or I need to see about modifying the bottom between hip and waist.

Have you said hello to the puppies. You should. Blame them for the lack of blog content here. I'm spending all my time (and admittedly poor photography skills) on them.


Anne at 6:10 AM        
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Thursday, October 26, 2006
Do Yourself a Favor.....

.... and go read this:

In The Woods

I know that anyone who managed to find this blog probably already reads The Yarn Harlot. But just in case you missed Stephanie's most recent post, you NEED to check it out.


Anne at 8:16 AM        
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Friday, October 20, 2006
Together Again


Sam and Tina


Anne at 7:07 PM        
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How Gorgeous Is This??



How has this not been plastered all over blogland?

Why is everyone not making it?

Of did I somehow manage to miss the buzz?

It's kind of like Birch but a sweater.

Purchased and downloaded this morning... I even already have the yarn... Kidsilk Haze in Meadow.

Find it at NeoKnits.

KnitAlong (not much activity) here.


Anne at 6:21 AM        
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Monday, October 16, 2006
48 Things.....

48 Things You Could Care Less About

1. FIRST NAME? Anne

2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Supposedly my grandmother. But her name was Anna. So maybe it's just a story.

3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? September 25. The last day of my vacation.

4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? When I print, Yes. Other wise each year it gets to look more and more like my fathers - illegible.

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Lunchmeat? Is that stuff edible??????

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I don't know. I'm hard to get to know. I avoid people in most situations. Except at dog shows.

7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Does this count?

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Can I just use BlackBird's answer? No. Way. In. Hell.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Lucky Charms. Yes, really.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Never!

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Emotionally yes, physically no.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Jamocha Almond Fudge

14. SHOE SIZE? Dansko 39. Any other brand of shoes and it's a toss up.

5. RED OR PINK? Pink. pinkpinkpinkpinkPINK!

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I worry about stupid stuff.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My mother.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? No.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Blue, Blue, Blue

20. LAST THING YOU ATE? A chunk of dark chocolate

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Nothing. Unless an occasional dog bark counts. I don't like background noise. I HATE radio or TV in the morning.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple.

23. FAVORITE SMELL? Citrus or pine. Or maybe lavendar. Or the smell of onions and garlic cooking in olive oil.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My husband.

25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their hair.

26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON you stole THIS from? I don't know her!

27. FAVORITE DRINK? Lipton Diet Green Tea, Citrus flavor.

28. FAVORITE SPORT? Dog Stuff.

29. EYE COLOR? Blue.

30. HAT SIZE? I dont' wear hats. Except when it's REALLY cold and then they are wool and they stretch.

31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes.

32. FAVORITE FOOD? Pasta.

33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy Endings.

35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer

36. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs. But not from "strangers"!

37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Do I have to choose just ONE? No fair.

38. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? To what?

39. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I'm not asking anything.

40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? The Whelping and Rearing of Puppies by Muriel P. Lee.

41. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE Pad? A Samoyed. Wow, what a surprise.

42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Cold Case.

43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Running water. Thunder in the distance.

44. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles.

45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? A few thousand miles.

46. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? Problem solving.

47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? New York.

48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Stolen from Blackbird.


Anne at 12:33 PM        
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Friday, October 13, 2006
One of these days....

....I'll get back to regular blogging.

There has just been so much going on.

First there was getting ready for the National.

Then being at the National

Then recovering from the National.

Then it was confirmed that Kelly is pregnant. So I'm preparing for puppies. Four, probabably 5. Here's one now....



I have been knitting. A lot actually. I finished 4 Phoebe Scarves and one Phoebe Jacket.

The Plum (Apricot) Jacket from Rebecca 27 is coming along nicely. I'm making it in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky and believe it or not I'm still not getting gauge, but I think it will block out big enough. I'm having fun with this as it's the first thing I've ever knit in it's entirety holding the yarn "continentally" (left hand), it's also the first thing I've knit using the Combined method and if that isn't enough, I decided to knit it in one piece, including knitting the set in sleeves in from the top down.

I also started Serrano in Dale Baby Ull. Can I really delude myself into believing I will knit an entire sweater in baby yarn on Size 2 needles? It's "only" 7 socks worth of yarn.....

AND I started on Tamarah in the ArtYarns called for, Regal Silk and Silk Mohair, but mine is (surprise!) pink. I've been looking for an excuse to buy some ArtYarns yarn and this was it.

Recently Finished Objects? Just one, the Cabbage Rose socks.


Anne at 11:19 AM        
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getting a dog?
Read this first!!

on the needles
30. Fletcher
Noro Transitions


29. Rosedale
Patons SWS


28. Forecast
Cascade Quatro


27. Lady Eleanor (again)
Patons SWS


26. Marble Shawl Collar Sweater
Karabella Marble


25. Serrano
Dale Baby Ull


24. Tamarah
Artyarns Regal Silk, Silk Mohair


23. Apricot(Plum) Jacket
DB Cashmerino Chunky


22. Rusted Root
BS Cotton Fleece


21. Not So Shrunken Cardigan
Lavold Sily Wool


20. Sizzle
Nashua Kim


19. Hanging Garden Stole
KP Alpaca Cloud


18. Log Cabin Blanket
Cascade Pima Tencel


17. Mystery Stole 2
Crazy Monkey Lace



16. Petticoat Sallops
Opal Petticoat


15. CeCe
Lambspun Silk



14. Hyrna Herborgar
Silk for Life



13. Sea Foam Shawl
LaLana Phat Silk


12. Diamond Fantasy Shawl
CTH Possum Lace



11. Evergreen Cardi
Malabrigo


10. Mystery Shawl 3
Zephyr



9. Jaywalkers
LL Shepherd Sock



8. Pi @ Sunrise Shawl
Crazy Monkey Lace



7. Follow the Leader Aran
BS Naturespun Worsted


6. Peacock Feathers
HaindPaintedYarn.com lace


5. Kiri Shawl
Rowan Kidsilk Haze



4. Sampler Shawl
Starmore Campion


3. Highland Triangle Shawl
America's Alpaca


2. Leaf Lace Shawl
Misti Alpaca Lace


1. Total Maze Cardigan
Araucania Nature Wool




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finished in 2006
1/21 - Shadow of Love Socks
1/31 - Pineapple Jacket
2/5 - Smokin' Blueberry Socks
2/7 - Angora Fingerless Mitts
3/9 - Neopolitan Socks
3/18 - Summer Scallop Socks
3/30 - Spectrum: Red & Pink
4/2 - Felted Clogs
4/15 - Violets by the River
5/3 - Felted Hedgehog
5/6 - Felted B-4 Bag
6/15 - Pomatomus Socks
7/1 - Snapdragon Socks
9/11 - Simple Knitted Bodice
9/13 - White,Biscuit,Cream Shawl
9/14 - Something Lilac
10/4 - Cabbage Rose Socks
10/29 - Neck Warmer
11/15 - Lady Eleanor

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finished in 2005
1/21 - Seascape Shawl
2/12 - Wool Peddler's Shawl
3/21 - Fir Cone Square Shawl
3/25 - Misty Garden Scarf
4/7 - Obi
4/30 - Truly Tasha's Shawl
5/19 - Ivy
6/19 - Tasha II Shawl
7/13 - Cherry Blossom Shawl
7/26 - Mom's Birthday Shawl
8/9 - Birch Shawl
8/28 - Mystery Shawl
10/4 - Herbal Remedy
10/5 - Rosy Fingered Dawn
11/18 - Mystery Shawl 2
12/6 - Ostrich Plumes Triangle
12/26 - In The Dark Socks
12/29 - Red, Red, RED! Scarf

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