Yarn and coffee

Nothing much new to report.

I'm still working on the Jaywalkers...I'm on the heel flap now. I stopped on the leg at 4"...I don't have the patience for two more inches! I usually wear shorter socks anyway so it works for me.
I really want to finish these so I can wear them to the Knitting Expo.

I was looking at the site for the Expo and followed some of the links to the vendors and I got even more excited! I'm hoping to score some Koigu and maybe a few other trinkets.

In other news....Today I brought in my little espresso machine I got as a wedding gift out of storage.




















Isn't it cute?

If my sisters machine had a baby this is what it would look like....that is if coffee machines could have babies...you know what I mean!

I cleaned it up and ran two cycles of water and two of coffee (I used cheap coffee and threw it out) through it. I think I've warmed up my latte making skills and I'm ready for morning! Now I just have to decide weather to use old Verona or new Gevalia.

I'm thinking I might save myself for after I can go get some fresh Verona from Starbucks. My little machine deserves the best :)

I've got some pictures today. I got some new yarns from The Loopy Ewe, a new swift...oh, yes, and a FO. The clogs for my daughter...which was my last obligation so now it's on to finish my jaywalkers.

Before felting...














After felting...






























Stormy Day
















Roasted Chiles

Mountain Rainbow

Beauty...

Wednesday

well, my camera battery is dead and I don't have any more AAs so no yarny pics today.

It's just as well because yesterday I had to frog my jaywalker and start over. It was just too big! Thanks to my sisters math skilz we were able to figure out how many stitches I should cast on. So it's back to the beginning.

I'm looking forward to my trip to Seattle for the Knitting Expo!
I'm making plans to have lunch with my Aunt who I never get to see, and a visit with my Grandma. My Dad wants me to pick up his machinist tools at Grandmas and ship them to him in Guam. The shipping isn't the problem, neither is the picking up. The problem is figuring out which tools to take. My husband would know, but this trip was really about me getting away for a weekend of yarn and no kids. So we are hatching a plan involving a camera phone upgrade next month.

I did finish knitting one clog for my daughter and then ran out of the sole/cuff yarn so that's on hold for a minute. It shouldn't have surprised me since it was the leftovers from my clogs. I am able to knit on my socks guilt free now!

Well. There is the housework....whatever.

I hate posting with NO pictures, so here's a couple pictures my daughter took...the second one makes me laugh until I cry.

Generosity is a dying art

I went through my stash the last couple days ( to give my sock yarns room to breathe) and bagged up all the acrylic yarn I have. I ended up with a green leaf bag full. My plan is to take it to the second hand store.

I made the mistake of letting my husband see me doing it. He proceeded to complain about how even if each skein only cost two dollars, that was still a lot. And why did I buy it if I wasn't going to use it? And why did I have so much just piling up? I told him he didn't understand because he's not a knitter. I said it is totally normal and mine is actually small compared to what I've seen.

I bought most of it when I first started knitting and I didn't mind using it...now I prefer animal fibers. I also inherited a bunch of it from my Grandmother when she moved into a home after my Grandpa died. So I didn't actually buy at least a third of it.

Apparently, having him see what I was getting rid of? Just as bad as having him see what I'm keeping....which he didn't. Thank goodness for small favors.

AND he was upset that I was going to give it away, suggesting that I put it on Ebay. Why is it such a bad thing to want to give something to Goodwill that I don't want and will never use?

Yarn

I got some new lovelies today....















Perchance to Knit "Pale Spring Rose"













Claudia Hand painted "Toast"















Apple Laine "Earthly Delights"

I like how they are all very different and very soft and yummy. I am getting out of my comfort zone a little with the pastel and the orangish yarns but I like that. I tend to always pick blues, purples and greens.

This weekend I have to get started on my daughters felted clogs. As much as I want to knit on my socks, I have a little voice in my head convicting me... make Ms clogs and then you can knit socks all you want!

I pretty much made mine in just a few days so hopefully hers will go quickly too. Also I have a beautiful stitch marker that was attached to one of the skeins I got today. I don't know if it was from Sheri at Loopy Ewe or all the Perchance skeins have them....either way I'm going to enjoy using it :)

The nice man in the big brown truck (you know the one) brought me these today....





































Lantern Moon Sox Stix!

One of the sets is not the size I ordered...so I called their customer service number and they were very nice. They are sending me the right size and I will then send them the wrong set back and they will pay for shipping....it's all good.

Unfortunately the size they didn't send is the one I'm currently using on my sock so I won't be able to use them just yet. Oh, well.

I finally got a pretty good picture of my Purple Earth sock. It's sad....it took me like 2 hours to get this little toe. Oh, well I'm still a (fairly) new knitter as knitters go. I had to go outside to get the right light to show off the lovely jewel tones of the yarn. I have to say...I've tried this toe before and failed...it's a lot easier with this short color change yarn. Each wrapped stitch is a different color!
My mom was here last night and when I showed her the way the yarn was knitting up she asked me who it was for and I said "I don't know", to which she responded "It could be for me, I wouldn't mind!"
I have only completed 4 pairs of socks and I've given away 3..so we'll see.

Claudia Hand Painted Purple Earth