Beautiful Lapghans...

Sillyfru of the Sassypants Knitter Podcast sent in this cheery lapghan that she's been working on. She has been such a blessing in this contest by mentioning it on nine of her episodes! I get excited each time too, think I say every time "hey, knittinwolf, that's me!:)!! This has really meant a lot to me her doing this...then I open her package today with the blanket.....look what else was in it...this adorable Snowbunny figurine which is entitled "A basket of joy".....each week her podcast is my basket of joy so if you haven't listened to her, get over there and download all the episodes! This token from her of course brought happy tears and means so much to me! I haven't met a lot of my online friends but feel soooo close to them, such a treasure!

The next package held Andreia's pretty blanket....she also sent a little somethin' to me....these beautiful sock stitch markers. I'm so blessed to have such awesome friends!

Cat sent this fabulous blanket....love the pattern on it, and the colors are so springy. These packages are so fun to open and can't wait to see the joy all of these blankets bring to the nursing home residents!

Going to check the P.O. Box Friday to see if there are any blankets and will draw winners and post it later that day! Thank you so much for doing this!:)

Mmmmmalabrigo Greenjeans!

Been working on my Mr. Greenjeans sweater again! This is done in the Malabrigo worsted and in the hummingbird colorway....love it! The button is from my lys...its made out of glass and matches the green in the sweater fabulously! Hoping they will carry more of these gorgeous buttons! Going to be doing the Hemlock blanket for the the Barknknit KAL so this will probably be put to the side again....

Couple more days to get your blankets in for the contest!

Scrappy Happy Update...

In the mail today was MamaLlama minis!

The swap hostess even sent some extra minis and a pretty stitch marker!

Also got the latest Spin-Off in the mail so was a happy mail day!:) Stuff to play with and read!

This is the progress of my Scrappy Happy Blankie! I do a square a day!

Took Jimmy to Best Buy because he wanted to check out the pc games...he bought three and then I surprised him with lunch at Pizza Hut!

DawnRene sent me the link to watch Molly the owl hatch her babies.....it's so addicting! Now we're also watching some wolves, an eagle and a red-tailed hawk! Technology is awesome! Hope we get to see one of Molly's eggs hatch tonight!

Charity Blankets!!

Two more blankets have been donated!!:)

The blue square one was donated by Dr. Gemma of the Cogknitive podcast. Its very squishy and cuddly.

The beautiful star lapghan was donated by Chan...love this pattern, will have to go queue it!

Love seeing all the different blankets, all so original and beautiful!

Less than a week before the contest ends.....:)

Dogs on Thursdays...DOT!

This is the look I got when I asked Fuji if she was ready for a bath....doesn't look to agreeable!:)

She just wants to laze in the sun!:)

Happy DOT!

Here's a laugh for ya'll:

Three Ladies in a Sauna...

Two are younger and one is a senior, all naked in the sauna....

Suddenly there was a beeping sound, one of the young women pressed her forearm and the beep stopped.

The others looked at her and she said "that was my pager, I have a microchip under the skin of my arm."

A few minutes later, a phone rang. The second younger woman lifted her palm to her. When she finished she explained it was her mobile phone, that she had a microchip in her hand.

The older woman felt very low tech...not to be out done, she decided she had to do something just as impressive. She stepped out of the sauna and went to the bathroom.......She returned with a piece of toilet paper hanging from her rear end. The others raised their eyebrows at her. The older woman finally said...."well will you look at that......I'm getting a fax!"

Have a great day and smile!:)

Finished Objects!!

Padfoot socks are done! Love this pattern and will definitely knit it again!

Have no idea how I got that funky grey border thingy on the pic?

Made this wee tiny sweater for the LYS...they have a display of mini sweaters. I knit it on size 3 dpn's with my handspun. Turned out so cute that I might need to make one to hang on the outside of my purse!

Our main computer isn't running Jimmy's pc games, we've gone through three video cards...ordered a new computer yesterday........geez its going to be a week of whiny child! Told him he could always knit with me! He sure frowned at that!:) Going to send him fishing this weekend with my Dad and James! I see lots of knitting and relaxing this coming weekend! Might even get to finish watching all the extras on my New Moon dvd!

Yarnnnnnn

My Knitpicks order came the other day. I'm going to be doing the Hemlock Ring Blanket KAL with the Barknknit pack! This starts April 1! I've been looking and looking for a green to match my quilt on my bed and the color of my walls and finally found the perfect color at Knitpicks....Bok Choy! Of course the sock yarns jumped into the cart because they were clearanced, Spruce and Oak. I needed some more circs because I'm always using my other ones and need another set!:) My dpns had split down the center so they replaced them with no questions asked! Was kind of shocked that they'd split like that though... Almost finished with the Padfoot socks....need to make a mini sweater for the yarn store display too!

New Hair Cut!!

Fuji checking out her new mommy!

Had some highlights put in and cut really, really short!:)

It's going to be so much easier too...especially with swim (once I can go back!)!!:)

So love it short...don't think I'll ever go long again!:)

More lapghans...:)

These beautiful lapghans came in the mail yesterday!

So much fun opening these boxes! These two were done by KnitNurd....thank you so much DeeDee! I've gotta know how you connected these squares, such a pretty join!

Dogs on Thursdays...DOT!

Fuji helping me take a picture of one of the donated lapghans!

This was done by Vicki W......beautiful colors!

Contest ends April 1!

Don't worry this won't be donated with dog hair :) ....I wash all blankets sent in and they're put in a huge zippered bag. This is so there are no allergens or scents on them so the residents of the nursing home don't complain or get sick.

Happy DOT!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

May the luck of the Irish be with you!:)

Knittin' tonight...whoohoo!!

Dawn's Lapghans!

Received these two beautiful lapghans yesterday from TN Dawn! They are so soft and cuddly! Its been really fun seeing all these blankets come....can't wait to hand them out!:) Dawn's mom has recently found out that her cancer has returned, please lift her up in your prayers! Praying they have found it early so they can treat it and she can be free of this dreaded, horrible disease!

Had a 4.4 earthquake this morning at 4:04am....we didn't feel it but the dogs woke up and starting barking....

Knees are doing better as long as I'm not on them for too long.....have to remember to still rest and take it easy :(! On the agenda for today: school, swim, make boxes, knit....American Idol tonight! Also on the second season of Dexter....love this show!

Spring Forward!

Did ya'll spring forward yesterday?

Why oh why do we have to lose an hour?:( Hubby loves it because he gets sunlight when he gets home from work...

Made some butterscotch oatmeal cookies and knitted yesterday...working on the leg of my other Padfoot sock! Also ordered some yarn to make the Hemlock Ring blanket...plus some needles hopped into the cart too that I needed!:) Hope everyone has a great day!

Donated blankets....

Three of these blankets were donated by familydiva, the above two and the dusty rose one below. The green/tan was done by knittingtrucker and the bottom left square was done by maryjo. Love receiving these in the mail...so beautiful!

Charity lapghan contest ends April 1!!

SOCK FO!!!

Whoohoo finished a sock!:)

Love, love, love this pattern!

Dogs on Thursdays...DOT!

Circle of sunbathers!:)

Fuji, Trouble, and Cosmo!

Now they're in a sunshine conga line!

They're waiting for spring....don't forget time springs forward this weekend!

Next week we're supposed to have 80 degree weather!

Happy DOT!!

Padfoot Sock....

Working on the Padfoot Sock pattern designed by Natalie Rush (Barknknit)! The Padfoot socks pattern was inspired by the character Sirius Black in the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling . Sirius Black is a wizard who turns into a Dog and also happens to be my (Natalie's) favorite character.

I haven't knit a pair of socks in seven months! Think I only knit two pairs last year! I'm doing these with Fiberphiles Super Squish in Blackberry Expresso, lovely yarn to work with! I started a knit-a-long on the Barknknit Podcast group on Ravelry so if you wanna come share please do! Loving this pattern...simple but yet keeps your interest!:)

My knees are feeling better...not well but better!:) I can get up and do a few things then need to sit and rest them but at least there is improvement!:) Hopefully will get to knit night this week!

Another FO!!

Knit another Acequia Mini Sock....yeah, no boo boo's in the pattern!!

Really enjoyed this pattern and you might see it grow up into an adult sock!:)

Blog Award!

I was given this wonderful award from Rhoda...thanks so much sweetie! How awesome!!

To accept this award, here are the rules:

1. Thank the person who gave you the award.

2. Paste the award on your blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated you.

4. Tell 7 interesting things about yourself.

5. Nominate 7 blogs and post links

6. Leave a comment on your nominated blogs to let them know.

7 interesting things about me:

1. I still live where I was born and raised.

2. DH and I built the home we live in. Love being home...I'm a homebody!:) or hermit!:)

3. I talk in my sleep and sometimes walk in my sleep (usually to get something sweet to eat).

4. Love to work out...all different kinds. Even have a purple belt in karate!

5. Have so many food restrictions because of allergies and IBS.

6. Love cloudy/rainy cold days....you can always add a sweater or blanket; unlike when its hot you can only take off so many clothes to stay cool!

7. Most people don't know of my degree in psychology....no wonder I like to talk!:) Love hearing people's stories of their lives!

Now to nominate some super duper ali ooper buddies.....Courtney, Wendy, Natalie, Dawn, Sue, Channon, Rhoda......love your blogs, your friendship/support and all your crafty ways!

Acequia Mini Sock!!

Our Acequia Mini Sock Pattern is a perfect way to use up your left over fingering weight scraps. Knit this up to decorate your Wolfe Farms Mini Sock Blocker keychain or as an ornament or gift wrap topper.

This pattern comes free when you purchase one of our Mini Sock Blocker keychains, or you can buy it to use on one you already have.

This will come to you as an emailed PDF file, so you won't have to wait long to get started.

Dogs on Thursdays...DOT!

Fuji kicking back relaxing!

Say a little prayer for Eva today who's having a surgery. She is Fuji's online friend....they've had a virtual sniff meet on stickam.com! Hugs and kisses Eva!

Happy DOT!

Multnomah!!

Close up of feather and fan pattern...

Multnomah blocking.....
This was an experience blocking this....through the blanket down on the ground...soaked the shawl....went over to the blanket and thought "oh no I can't get down on my knees!"....scooched off a chair onto my hiney and blocked it as I scooched around on my butt...had all the cats and Fuji watching me and wondering what I was doing! Didn't even think about my knees being hurt until it was too late, duh, oh well I got it done. Can you hear my hubby saying "stubborn redhead!" :) Didn't get it done by the end of the Ravelympics(could of if I stopped when the pattern said) but wanted to use up the yarn and did more repeats than it called for. Love the colors of greens in this Bee Mice Elf yarn!

Mini Sock Blocker Key Chains...

New at Wolfe Farms!

Mini Sock Blocker Key Chains....maple, cherry, and oak oh my!!!

Also some more shawl pins have been added!