Knit . . . Stamp . . . Dream!

Monday, June 25, 2007

And some stamping...

I had to post at least one stamped item. I hope to have some more done this week - I have some new Non Stampin' Up! stamps - and I get my SU order today!

I need to resolve my photo taking issues - I created this "box" from 12X12 cardstock but I've seen some photos of other blogger's setups and I hope to have something better later - there are so many great photos of cards on some bloggers sites...plus my photos are too big, I haven't perfected using this new camera yet!

This penguin stamp is from Memory Box, Happy Birthday is SU! Everyday Expressions. I also need to figure out the watermark thing...Ack! And my new stamps - the penguin and Just a Note are from Memory Box and the cup cakes, Thanks and Happy Birthday are from Lockhart Stamp Co......now to find some time, in between coughing and sleeping, to make some cards!

Knitting and more knitting

I finally got my cotton tank complete this weekend. I was motivated because I want to wear it on our vacation trip next week to Cape Cod. I purchased this yarn last year and started it a few times, ripping out each time. After knitting my gauge yet again, I pushed on and finished. I added a crochet trip to the armholes, neck and bottom edge. I expanded the bottom edge a few extra rows to give it a lace look. This added crochet made all of the difference. I could control the coverage in the armhole area.

My sock dilema - I've got two pairs going - and I'm working on sock #2 for each pair. I wanted to try socks on dpns - I had only knit socks on circulars before - I think I like dpns better as you don't have to stop and pull your cable through. I'm using 4 dpns, not 5, which makes a difference.

Finally, I finished the socks I started at retreat weekend. I did these socks two at a time from the toe up on one circular needle - the ankle has a slight lace pattern.