I finally finished something that’s not weaving! I have had startitis lately and wanting to start a bunch of new projects. I made a promise to myself that I’d not start anything new (knitting – not weaving lol) until I had finished (or frogged) 3 WIPs. Well…I have one FO.

This is a Noro Taiyo two row scarf. I used two different colors of Taiyo (Cotton, Silk, Wool, Nylon) I looove it. It’s a bit softer than the Silk Garden or Kuryeon, and even though you can’t tell in this picture, it’s a LOT brighter.

So, now I need to finish or frog two more things. I’ll have to get busy because I have signed on to do the TWITKAL that Spazzyarn is organizing. I have to hurry, because it’s starting on Wednesday.(EEEEEEEKK!!!!!)  If you’re interested in joining, the details are here.  I plan on using my Malabrigo sock yarn in Stonechat for the shawl. I think. If I don’t change my mind by Wednesday.

I thought I’d share one of my current WIPs today. I am working on a shrug. The yarn is Plain and Fancy Sheep and Wool Co. sport weight. Funny thing about this yarn. I bought it at the Kid n Ewe fiber festival in Boerne,TX (well mom got it for me) which is about 6 hours from here, but the lady who makes the yarn lives in Henderson – about 40 miles from me!!

Anyway, here’s my progress so far:

I’m really liking how it’s working up. I have put a link to the pattern below. You can also buy this yarn from the same place.

Http://store.wildflowerfiber.com/sashknpa.html

Oh!! I redid the fringe on my scarf.

I really like the twisted fringe better than the knotted. What do you think?

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I finished another scarf! This one has an Opal sock yarn warp and the weft is knitpicks Risata. The KP yarn has a bit of elastic so the finished scarf has a bit of stretch.

The Opal warp chain.

On the loom.

And finished!!

I’m really enjoying weaving and these scarves are a great way to use up some of my sock yarn stash.

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I just had to share this. Lady Satine (satin angora)in my headboard.

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After neglecting my blog at knitsteph.com for so long, I let my hosting expire. Then, I got a wild hair about blogging again. Instead of paying for hosting (in case I saw something shiney and stopped blogging again), I decided to ressurect my old blogger blog.

I’m hoping I can get into my other blog and export the posts over here, but if not I guess that’s ok too.

Since my last posting here I’ve graduated college and become a certified unemployed teacher. Joy. I have a really expensive paper on my wall that I’m not using yet.

I’m still knitting and weaving. I actually have an FO for 2010 already!!

I made a scarf from sock yarns. I used one skein for warp and one for weft. I think it turned out really nice. It’s about 9 inches wide and 80 inches long not counting the fringe.

There are a couple of threading errors, but it’s not that noticeable. It turned out really soft.

I was really impressed with my selvages, except for one section on the left side near the end where I had tension issues. This tweedy yarn worked up really well on the loom.

I’ve wound another warp from Opal sock yarn and I’m hoping to get it on the loom today. This looks like it may have subtle small stripes, if the weft yarn doesn’t over power it.

Well, I’m going to sign off for now. More later.

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I’m posting! I’m posting!

As you may know (or not) my mom, the kids and I went to Disney World in June. We had a great time. We spent 7 days at Disney World. We stayed at the Coronado Springs Resort.

(yes I did use that hammock a couple of times)

My nephew works at Animal Kingdom as a prop person and character handler for the Lion King show and he got us front row seats for the show.

We also got to see the Nemo show which is really cool, but was too dark to get pics. The Kali River Rapids ride was fun and we got soaked, but I enjoyed the wait in line because the scenery was interesting.

We also got to see Cirque du Soliel – La Nouba but they don’t let you take photos. If you ever get too see a Cirque show…DOOO EEET! I want to go back now.

We were also there for Star Wars Weekends at Hollywood Studios. This suited myself and the boys just fine. I want to go back again!! I’ll post the photo of TheLiam as TheSithLiam, but I WILL NOT be posting the photo of the three of us, Liam as Luke, Topher as Han and me as Leia in the bikini. NO WAY!! (mom ordered a poster size! gah!)

I’ll post the Topher Trooper though.

This is getting a bit image heavy for now, so I’ll stop here and post some more photos later. Hope you enjoyed!