Knittin' a Bag for My Pal

Hi there, I've been putting in long hours at the office, but managed to start this felted bag last Friday. Love the diamond pattern, the black is Cascade, and the multi-color is Noro. It reminds me of argyle. The bag is tentatively earmarked for my KSKS pal. Wonder if she will like it?Thinking of making a fabric bag, also, then deciding which to send.

Here's a closeup of the pattern:
Bye, must go knit! :)

Rainy day blues

It's another rainy day (week) here. It's been a very rainy spring; hard to believe that it can rain any more than it has. Have been busy working on a felted bag for the KSKS swap, and wanted to post a picture, but they are coming out too dark. Just look at the picture of my cat, Mindy, she's a gray striped cat, and looks black. Will try again when the sun comes out.

Just finished dyeing a basket that I had been working on. It's made out of grapevine, reed, and seagrass.

Trip to the LYS

On Thursday, I visited a yarn shop (after work) which I've never been to before. It's about 1/2 hour away and was having a 30% off sale! :) Purchases included the Debbie Bliss's book, "simple living", a good amount of yarn (including sock yarn), and a felted bag kit. It took quite a while; there was so much yarn in the small shop, but was very well organized.

Have started the felted bag; this project should go pretty quickly. It may be earmarked for the KSKS buddy...........but I may make an equally interesting fabric bag instead. I'll make both, and then decide. Wonder if the KSKS organizers will mind if I ask and give her a choice?

When I checked out of the LYS, I was asked for my birthdate (including year!). This is not a time to trim years off one's age; one may be tempted to do the opposite! They have a birthday club, where you receive a discount of 1/2 off your age, which can be used from one week prior to your birthday- one week after your birthday. What a fun idea!

Will definitely visit again, even though there is a LYS one block away from my workplace.

The DH wondered whether it was worth it to visit the new shop, after all, it must have cost $6 to get there! After seeing the receipt, he had no comment! None needed................

I've started this web blog after meeting many knitters, who asked, "Where is your web blog and what is your screen name?" Although I had a web page once upon a time, it's been a number of years since I've maintained a site. Have recently completed a knitting needle case, using some fabric that was purchased and stashed away. Also used the fabric from a pair of jeans. It's great to use up the stash, whether it's yarn or fabric. Had originally intended to use the fabric for a pillow, but think that this was a better use.

I like the way that it rolls up. In addition to two rows of ten pockets each (for double points and circulars, as well as singles), there is a zippered pocket and a buttoned "flap" pocket.


Each pocket is 1 1/2 inches wide. The zippered compartment is great for stitch markers, cable needles, and other small items.
If anyone is interested in directions, post a reply below, and I'll post them.
Here's the case all rolled up.














My favorite wildflower, very hard to find, the lady's slipper.

Knit Sock Kit Swap

Q & A for the Fun Swap:

What are your favorite colors? Brown, Red & Blue
Are you a new sock knitter? No
How long have you been knitting socks? A year or two
Do you prefer solid or multicolored yarn? I like both!
What fibers do you prefer in sock yarn? Wool Blends, must be machine washable
Where do you usually knit socks? Everywhere!
How do you usually carry/store small projects? A knitting bag
What are your favorite sock knitting patterns? Small cables or plain
What are your favorite sock knitting techniques? Two circular needles
What new techniques would you like to try? Toe up knitting
Do you prefer circulars or dpns for sock knitting? Circulars
What are some of your favorite yarns? Regia, Opal
What yarn do you totally covet? Like Regia solid wool/silk blend, but would like to try some new yarns, also.
Any pattern you would love to make if money and time were no object?
Favorite kind of needles (brand, materials, straights or circs, etc)? Addi Circulars
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be?
Do you have a favorite candy or mail-able snack? Dots
What’s your favorite animal? Cat
Do you have pets? What are their species/names/ages? Two Cats & one Dog
If you were a color what color would you be? Red or Brown!
Describe your favorite shirt (yours or someone else’s)..
What is your most inspiring image, flower, or object in nature? Lady Slipper
Tell me the best quote you’ve ever heard or read.
Do you have a wishlist? Liked the mini duffel bag pattern on the crafster bag site.
Anything else you’d like to share with the group today? No, that's it!


I'm looking forward to designing and making a bag and sock kit for ----(can't tell you yet!! :)