Craptina

Another Rhinebeck post

Been awhile since the last post- the move and social activities have kept me at bay from blogland. The move went well and I’m eager to share some pics of the apartment, since it is such an interesting building. But I think I’ll save that for next time, since Rhinebeck is much more interesting for all the knitters to read. I posted the full photo album, so please feel free to take a look.

As many have read I spent the entire day with my Spiders , though I did have the esteemed chance to meet up with Purlingswine, and January One. If you ever get the chance to hang out with these two, bring your diapers because you’ll be peeing in your pants from laughing so hard. Please, when are you two coming to The Point?

Here are the goods from the festival starting from the left (swifted of course, right away): 

Four hanks of “Alpaca Light” in red violet from A Touch of Twist. This, of course has shawl written all over it.

Behind that in dark green is some Brooks Farm, specificaly some Acero. This is a Superwash wool/silk/viscose blend. I picked up enough for a sweater, and I think I found the perfect pattern.

Next to that in silvery blue is some more Brooks Farm Four Play. I love this stuff.

The chocolate brown loveliness is some Alpaca, also from a touch of twist, which Veronique also scooped up. I'm thinking about a circular bolero.

And lastly, some deliciously soft silk- yes, pure unadulterated silk from Ellen's Half Pint Farm. I could not stop petting this all day. Yum yum yum!!!! This has to be a scarf, I NEED to have it on my face.

Let me just point out my favorite person at the festival, in case you don't get a chance to look at the album:

Whoever you are, I love you.

 

And there has been some knitting progress these last few weeks. I cast on for the Picovoli t-shirt from Grumperina. I started about three weeks ago, and will probably finish this weekend. Yay!!!  It's cotton, which is not very concurrent with the weather, but I'll throw on a cardigan and wear it. Love love love this pattern! OSOH, I feel your pain with the cotton,

All this bisness....

Lordy it's been a busy week! Saturday was my 25th birthday and I had a rock n' roll time. I was shaking my thing and it was a blast. It was a double wammie Scorpio party with my friend Kevin's birthday the day before mine. We threw the party at Mary and Kevin's (Mary, my rock n roll catholic school girl chum) and it got a little crazy. Certain people who threw wine on the ceiling won't admit they did such things, but then again she probably doesn't remember doing it. 
Kevin got really into the moment and took his shirt off, and a following started. It was a little scary. For a limited time, I'm posting pics on the photo album. There are some embarassing shots, so do not miss it.

Sunday, the actual Special Day, did not get off on a good foot. My Dad was planning to visit nyc for thanksgiving and my sister and I were quite anxious since he had not been to nyc since his navy days, about 1967. Her first reaction was, "What, is he coming to murder somebody?"

Well, the visit is not hapenning now because very suddenly his appendix nearly ruptured and he had to have emergency surgery to have it removed. It was caught in time but he is out of comission for a few days so nyc will have to wait.

My thanksgiving plans totally shot, I've decided to make the best of it and go volunteer. I've always wanted to do that, and now with the family not coming to visit, why not? I am kinda bummed, but it'll be an interesting holiday.

Otherwise it was a good 25th, with all day cocktails and a sushi dinner. Collin, you may never read this, but thank you for making it a really special day.

Meanwhile, so much knitting has been hapenning! I've finished the lace runner!!!!!! I know I've been promising to post the pattern, but now I really will (tomorrow or Friday).  I haven't blocked it yet, and I want to take pictures in its final form.

Progress has been hapenning on the Yesterknits ribbed bolero. The brooks farm yarn is amazing. I actually took this picture on Monday night, and now, Wednesday afternoon, the side panal is about four inches longer. This yarn is so fast and easy to work with, and sof too. I can't count how many times I've whipped it out for others to feel.  Lordy it's soft! And yes, this project is going to be a christmas gift, so i feel like a double angel for kitting it away, however, I still have more brooks farm from Sheep and Wool for another project. 


Tonight I'm going to start the flower basket shawl now that I'm home and have some time. I am not afraid. I shall conquor. 

Halloween rock

My fanciness has been confirmed. My head hurts, but it was a good time. Last night was the haloween party at Pete's house. I put photos in the album, please view for a good laugh. I was FlashDance, Jennifer Beals look-alike. At one point "Manic" was played and I tossed my head and ran in place.

I have another party tonight and my head still hurts. It is nap time......

Sheep and Wool!

Sheep and Wool 2005 kicked butt. The day started off nicely with a coincidence of running into Crazy Legs Conti, whom I hadn't seen since July at the Coney Island hot dog competition. I was lucky enough to get my picture taken with him then; of course such a celebrity did not remember me. It's cool, I think Crazy Legs rocks. I wish I could eat that many oysters.

Anyway, highlights of the festival really began with lunch. Killer artichokes.

Oh yes. Straight up, French, and deep fried. Either way, it's off the Weight Watchers, but Good Lord he makes em tasty!
PS- mint chocolate chip milkshake makes a nice finish.

So the sheep dogs and yarn were a blast. The biggest hit was the Brooks Farm Booth. That's where most of the damage was done, but it is a good investment.

I'm pumped for the supplies for my new projects and am eager to get started. Unfortunately most of my projects are christmas gifts, so the posts will have to be on the DL. Oh sweet January....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The night ended at my brother Jimmy's house where a bad ass card game was waiting. I lost quite a bit of change, about fifty big ones, and some brain cells with all the beer, but all in good fun. Damn those side bets. Nice close up of Big Jim and Marky near the end of the night.

I'm so into the sprawled card motif.

Check out the photo album for more pics from sheep and wool '05!