Woolgirl December Kit...

This just came this past week...my last Woolgirl 2009 kit. I'm not doing this club this coming year because I haven't had time to knit any of the kits from this whole last year and have some from the previous year too! Its fun getting these packages every couple of months but also very expensive. Want to knit/crochet out of my stash a bit!

Kit includes:

1 skein of Yarn Love Juliet fingering sock yarn in the Sugared Grapefruit colorway.

A sock pattern and a hat/mitt pattern.

A custom pink buddy case from Namaste...exclusive color for Woolgirl.

Hot cocoa, a heart shaped whisk and hand-made vanilla marshmallows from www.haveitsweet.com. A set of four petite soaps from Naiad Soap Arts..cough cough.

Sweet Treat Postcards and a stitch marker.

Sillyfru from Sassypantsknitter Podcast did another wonderful review of our lotion/soaps and mentioned the contest I'm having. Very touching and I thank her so much for her support!

Scrumptious Fiber!

This Woolgirl kit was inspired by Robert Frosts poem, "Birches."

The kit includes:

1 skein of Pigeon Roof Studios fingering weight sock yarn in the Winter Birches colorway.

Birches sock pattern designed by Laura Patterson. Winter Birches mitt pattern designed by Lisa Dykstra (love her patterns).

A birch themed sock knitting bag designed by Faye of The Silver Pumpkin.

1 set of birch dpn knitting needles from brittanyneedles.com.

Set of birch themed greeting cards designed and painted by Jean Kreiter. These are so pretty!

A stitch marker designed by Debbie and Jenny from Crimson Orchid Designs.

A mini crochet hook stitch saver designed by Ruth. Beads to add to you socks and a birch themed gift tag.

I love the mitt pattern and can't wait to cast them on...need to finish up some of my projects first!

I ordered some fiberphiles yarn and haven't posted it yet. The update was on the nineteenth of October. OMG what a crazy production that was! Had to keep f5 the whole time because as soon as she put up a skein you refreshed and it was gone. Tried putting the pumpkin spice one into my cart and whammo it was plucked right out from someone else. Jimmy came over to help me and we finally scored the blackberry expresso. I had just had my heart set on the pumpkin spice...even had a pattern bought for it....Nathan (straphanging) had scored it so said I could buy it from him! So sweet of him! The pattern I ordered for this yarn is a shawl and I'm so glad I haven't cast on yet because I keep getting pattern errata sent to me! It's a thirteen page pattern too and I've already reprinted it three times! It's the Antonia shawlette. Such yummy yarn...the pumpkin spice has cashmere in it...mmmm!:)

Ladybug Kit!

This months Woolgirl kit theme was Love Bugs....

It came with:

1 skein of Miss Babs Yummy fingering weight sock yarn in the Ladybug colorway. Also included was a black heel/toe skein so that you have the option of using it on your socks.

Fly Away Home sock pattern by Lisa Dykstra (http://ayenforyarn.blogspot.com). I love her patterns...my favorite sock pattern was from her called Reina, can't wait to cast on for these!

7" fibersphere...protects your fiber. A mini ladybug sphere to hold your stitch markers.

A ladybug stitch marker, ladybug pen which is also a tape measure, ladybug emery board, ladybug notepad and eraser, magnets, stickers and a ladybug tattoo! Very fun kit!

I'm not to in love with the fibersphere idea...nice idea to keep the yarn clean and undamaged but.....if my yarn is in a baggie it's easy to throw into my bag, whereas this thing is big and awkward. Another thing is I put my skeins into a cake so they won't roll around...this thing is going to roll around? Strange contraption but some might enjoy it. I'll try it and let you know. Jimmy thought it was a thing for a hamster and now that's all I keep thinking!:)

Raining Cats & Dogs Kit!

Woolgirl Sock Club Kit #3!!!

The super duper dog and cat treats included in this kit:

It's Raining Cats and Dogs sock pattern by Kelly Kubicz. Raindrops shawl pattern by Renee Strouts. A dog bone calculator with cute little dog paw buttons..I got pink, yeah! It came in a cute little paw print bag that will be perfect for some knitting accessories. A set of pattern tamers which I've been really wanting to try made by Kelly Black. The most adorable stitch markers by Cathy and Emilee of MD Knits, one dog and one cat, gonna go check out their other stuff because these are just way to cute! Paw print bamboo needle gauge by Karen from Karatstix. An umbrella shaped tape measure. Five dog/cat themed greeting cards to include into your knitting gifts. Eco-friendly mini Euclan wool wash...I've always used SOAK so am excited to try this out. Dog/cat themed stickers and adorable charms throughout the whole package. These packages are always soooo much fun to open! Love them! Just need to get busy knitting some of these kits!:)

1 scrumptious skein of Dream in Color Smooshy sock yarn in the It's Raining Cats and Dogs colorway. I love Dream in Color and have yet to knit it into socks. I've made a couple of Forest Canapy shawls out of it but never socks. This is definitely going to be the socks! Going to order some other colorway to make the beautiful shawl pattern that came in the kit too.

...none are as fiercely loyal as dog people. - Linda Shrieves

He cannot be a gentlemen which loveth not a dog. - John Northbrooke

Here, gentlemen, a dog teaches us a lesson in humanity. - Napoleon Bonaparte

One Monkey...

One Monkey Sock finished! Cookie A. pattern and Beachball colorway from Woolgirl!

Knitpicks dpn's size 1.5! One more to go!!!

Attack of the Fuji!!!!!
She thought she'd help me take pictures!

Woolgirl Kit #2

This second Woolgirl Sock Club kit was based on Kinsale, Ireland. Included in it:

1 skein of Wasonga 100% superwash merino sock yarn from Curious Creek Fibers in the colorway Old Head of Kinsale. A sock pattern by Anne Hanson and a cowl pattern by Lisa Dykstra. A lovely tea inspired stitch marker designed by Sunneshine Stitch Markers. A huge knitting tote with the Woolgirl Sock Club logo on it with lots of compartments. A teapot tape measure which is super cute; a teapot notepad; a sheep shortbread cookie; an Ireland hand made card and a mini suitcase with to miniature sheep. These kits are always so much fun to open...a little like opening a Christmas gift! The yarn is super soft too, can't wait to use it!:)

Happy Spring!

Happy 1st Day of Spring!

This is also my first tulip! So cool because it's the first time I've ever planted bulbs. You plant them in September and you get this beautiful surprise in the spring! All our trees are budding and flowering too...might even get some fruit this year on some of them!

My prize package from Woolgirl arrived! I won this contest in January about pine cones! It came with a cute project bag that's like a backpack, some cute sheep note cards, a weekly magnetic planner, and two skeins of yarn...Madelintosh and Stitch Jones (which I've never even heard of!) Very cool! I'd forgotten about this so was very surprised when there was a package out by my fence! Had to think...what did I order now?:)

Took Fuji to the vet yesterday too...updated her shots and had them check a lump on her arm. The vet said it wasn't a malignant tumor but either a fibrous tumor or a birth defect. Just so glad it wasn't the "C" word! The location of it though the doctor wants to just leave it alone unless it gets bigger of bothers her. I think I was shaking about as bad as she was! She slept the whole ride home, totally exhausted from the trip. He examined her so thoroughly for about 20-30 minutes...very pleased with him. Glad she's fine...love her sooooo much!

Queen of Knitting!

I received the first Woolgirl Sock Club kit of 2009!

This kit is entitled "Be the Queen of your Knitting!" This kit focuses on one of the most famous Queens in history, Cleopatra.

Included in the kit:

1 skein of Serenity merino/cashmere sock yarn from Zen Yarn Garden in the colorway Gold Dynasty. So, so soft and squishy!

Majestic sock pattern designed by Elizabeth Warner and Alexandria a scarf pattern designed by Lisa Dykrsta. I'll probably do the scarf because I can't imagine putting this yarn on my feet, want to really enjoy it.

A Cleopatra themed stitch marker in pretty bag my Mama Llama.

A silk sock sack from Lantern Moon.

A Queen of Knitting Sock Club pen.

Hand Lotion made by Christine from Rachel Rene.

A pyramid gift box filled with gold and silver luster dusted Cleopatra chocolates from Gayle's Chocolates.

A calendar magnet with all the Woolgirl Sock Club shipping dates listed on it.

A hand-made Cleopatra sheep card from artist Willa Landino.

Individual sized sample of SOAK in the Celebration scent.

Great package....it's so fun to open these bi-monthly kits.

Have a great Friday!:)

Woolgirl Sale!

Namaste Zuma bag in Peacock color!

Was quite surprised how much smaller this is compared to my other Namaste bags. Will still hold a lot of stuff though and I just love the color. They have such awesome colors that its hard to decide which one to get. They have an awesome lime color, Hollywood pink...they need to make a bright red, that would be awesome!

Dream in Color shrug pattern and Dream in Color Classy in Nightwatch colorway.

Woolgirl had an after New Year's sale...whoohoo! The bag was 25% off and the yarn and pattern was also on sale, can't remember the percent though..but super deals! She, Jen, also throws in cute things with her packages...a cute sheep notepad and a stitch marker. She's the best and I just love shopping at Woolgirl!

I'm really feeling the Castonitis bug creeping up on me...I want to cast on for this shrug..I want to cast on another pair of socks...I want to cast on for the swirl wrap........

Update on the Wii Fit......OUCH....yesterday I could barely move when I woke up...once I got around it loosened up a bit....today I still feel the aches but not quite as bad. Whats good is that means its working! Its sooooo much fun. I try to beat James' high scores, which is super hard to do. He's doing awesome with it too....he's already lost five pounds! Great job honey!

Pine Cone Kit!

My last 2008 Woolgirl kit of the year! This has been such an awesome sock club! The packages are always awesome...never a disappointment! Can't wait to see what next years bring! Guess I better get busy and start knitting some of these socks!:)

This kit included:

1 skein of Hazel Knits sock yarn; Pine Cone sock pattern designed by Anne Hanson of Knitspot; a Whimsical World of Thomas Joseph 2009 desk calendar; a set of 25 knit tags designed especially for Woolgirl Sock Club members in a cute little tin; a pine cone evergreen stitch marker from Spindle Cat Studio; 10% off coupon for Woolgirl.com; and Hershey kisses! Think I'm going to use the coupon for a new Namaste bag...still trying to decide which style and color!:)

Hand-painted Whispering Pine sock yarn from Hazel Knits

Peppermint Patty!

Peppermint Patty is the freckled-faced brunette who lives across from Charlie Brown. Often displayed as a tomboy and has a crush on Charlie Brown.

This is another wonderful Woolgirl kit in her Charlie Brown series!

Included in the kit: Miss Babs skein; Peppermint Twist sock pattern designed by Christina Bain; a peppermint knitting accessory bag; a crocheted tape measure from Lantern Moon that resembles a peppermint candy; peppermint themed stitch marker by Sunne; a peppermint themed pen engraved with Woolgirl message; peppermint patty soap bar and lip gloss by Naiad Soap Arts; Peppermint Patty hot cocoa to warm ya up; and peppermint chocolates and stripe candies.

Miss Babs sock yarn in the colorway Peppermint Patty and a matching mini skein for optional red toe/cuff.