Do What You Like/ All About Me???

How is everyones New Year going?? I have decided that, it's important to take time to do what you like. If you don't then someone will decide for you. I don't really do resolutions. I do try to think about what I would like to accomplish from time to time. I just have problem with long term goals. I am better at one step at a time. Looking back on 2009, I can't say I completed as many projects as I would have liked. I can't even give you an exact number. I can say I had fun knitting and I do have a few things to show for it.
I am hoping that 2010 is going to be an abundant year of finished objects. I am not good at doing more than one project at a time, is what I'm noticing. I tend to be a monogamous knitter. But when it comes to buying yarn, I think I am way to loose. At the present I am off the chain with more than I can possibly think of using up for at least years and years.
So I vow to not buy yarn until The Homespun Party coming in March. I have lessened my visit to yarns sites and shops, in hopes that I won't be tempted. I have some beautiful yarn in my stash and if I want to go shopping, all I need do is look into my stash. I am trying to figure out a way to display my yarn so that it's in my face sort-a-speak.

Today I pulled out this yarn and I am going cast on for a hat and hopefully finish it tonight. I am using the "One day hat" by The Rainey Sisters. It's a free pattern.










I asked Chelette to join me on the post because we were discussing this earlier. Here is her entry:

Cici and I are so connected-- she sent me a BBM text and it was exactly what I was thinking . We needed to do a new post about knitting more in 2010. Earlier today we were doing our new favorite thing --video chatting --via Oovoo. We went through our 2009 projects on ravelry. This of course got our minds to focus on projects we would like to complete in 2010. At first, I said I would do a list of things that I wanted to complete in 2010 and then I thought nooooooo our knitting is supposed to be fun, stress free and all about me.

As I looked back, I see that I knitted quite a few things for other people. Cici wanted to know what was the last thing I actually knitted for me? And I couldn’t even think of what it was –I said it was the Cherry Garcia hat, but then was reminded that was by default because it was originally for my daughter. So as I looked in my projects the last thing I have done for me was my Central Park Hoodie(CPH) which was finished in February 2009…….I will not focus on that revelation.


I just finished a hat for DH and let’s just say this is the very first item I have knitted for him.

Also, yesterday when DD and I were out she pointed out that she didn’t have any fingerless mitts….hint hint you have made 2 sets for other people. LOL… the guilt set in and off to LYS we went and got yarn for her fingerless mitts. The fingerless mitts will be done in a day or so. Then there's one sock that is hanging over my head which is a joint belated birthday project with Cici for our baby sister.
After those commitments THE FUTURE WILL BE DEFINITELY ALL ABOUT ME:)

Thank you Beverly for showing me how to add ravelry projects to my postings.

2 @Time

So, I have enjoyed knitting 2 socks at a time. I started this because of the knitalong . I really finished them about a week. I washed then yesterday and they are still big, oh well. I even put them in the dryer, hoping they would shrink some. No luck.
Since completing these, I have found out lots of things I wish I had done after the fact. So I am ready to try another pair to get a better fit. First of all, 64 total stitches was to many for these socks, I think it was because of the Koigu and using size 2 needles. Next time I will use size 1 for this yarn. I can never get the correct size with addi's. I'm not sure if I am knitting looser or not. Normally I am a tight knitter, but it feels like I am knitting looser or maybe it's because I am knitting faster. I hope so♥ I love watching knitters and how they knit. I keep trying to decide what kind of knitter am I. Their is a tread of Ravelry for this and I actually found someone that knits the way I do. Of course I thought I was the only one.
What kind of knitter are you?

Okay enough chitter chatter from me....You know I could go on with this but I won't bore you,,,
Here they are;

Pattern: Wendy's Making Tracks Toe Up Socks/
Diagonal Rib from Socks From the Toe UP Wendy Johnson
Heel: Eye of partridge
Size: Large 64 stitches
Needles 2 US size 2
Yarn: Koigu KPPPM

I will do toe up socks again. The biggest problem I seem to have is with the bind off. I had to redo it a couple of times. The best result was with a needle several sizes larger. Now that I'm finished I have found a better bind off, so I will do it on my next pair.. Elizabeth Zimmermans stretchy bind off. Looks easy and I think it will do the trick.
One way or the other I am going to get the perfect pair of socks. I have come to the conclusion that I can enjoy the Journey as well as the destination♥

MDSW

More photos on my Flickr

It was a beautiful day all and all even though they predicted that it was going to be rainy all day. The sun came out and we took our time. First was the Ravelry Meet-Up. It was awesome meeting with friends that we hadn't seen since last MDSW. There were also new friends to meet too.
This was our 3rd MDSW Festival. I am proud of myself that I only went $25.00 over my budget.
Chelette was even better than me and only bought one skein for herself. She is making a shrug for another sister and found the perfect yarn for it. Now it's time to get serious and start knitting. I am almost finished my 2at a time socks on circular needles. Now I am starting to think about my next project. It might be another pair of socks or a sweater. I haven't decided yet.
I think I would have to agree with JavaJen and saying that next to the fiber, the best thing about MDSW is meeting all the Friends that come out.♥