I don't generally like starting threads, but I'm impatient to get the wool chatter started this morning. :D
Gotta go pour myself a cup of coffee, then I'll be back with a wool question!
ladybenz
02-12-2009, 05:45 AM
Okay, my wool question(s)...
I live outside Atlanta, so it's warm here much of the year. The boys have been wearing longies since about October, but won't be able to wear them much longer. I made their birthday longies a little big so they'll be able to wear them in the fall also.
So, I am trying to decide whether I should make the boys anymore longies for this winter, or whether I should focus on shorties? Here's what I've got set aside for the boys:
Pretty much settled on:
2 skeins MM Gwion on purewool--I think I'm doing matching shorties with this
2 skeins SWS Painted Desert--such a fallish colorway I'm leaning towards longies with this
Still up in the air:
2 skeins MM Guinevere on BFL (One pair of longies? Or two pairs of shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on Targhee (one pair longies? two pairs shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on purewool (one pair longies? possibly sell it?)
2 skeins Beemer Knits Pumpkin spice (one pair longies, two pairs shorties? It's a nice light colorway, could be good for spring)
I dunno, I'm kind of thinking of doing matchy shorties with the guinevere, the gwion, and the pumpkin spice, and then two pairs of copper patina longies and the SWS painted desert longies, and trying to get my hands on some RFR for another pair of fallish longies.
What do you think? Too many shorties? Too many matchy outfits?
Mommyk8
02-12-2009, 06:01 AM
I think you should go with more shorties since you live in GA and it will get warm enough to wear shorties soon. I don't think its too matchy, after all they are twins. :)
So who is stalking Elliebelly today?
snappysara
02-12-2009, 06:03 AM
Morning, I am a wool lover-non knitter. :P
I am now the proud owner of a pair of longies made with superwash wool (bummer) (an 'accident'). Any tips to make them moisture resistant at all?
snelson924
02-12-2009, 06:07 AM
:wave: mornin' mamas
aimee -- i'm planning on keeping abby in longies for a bit. and i'm right outside of atlanta too! (lilburn) i'll do shorties as well, but i'm really partial to longies.
today is a fairly busy day. i've got to finish packing up everything to get ready to start ripping up carpet tomorrow. we are going out to dinner for my birthday tonight (bday was yesterday). basically all this equals no knitting time!
i finally FINALLY have settled on a date for my Grand Opening! i started stocking my store last night! i'm kinda excited!!!!!!
Mommyk8
02-12-2009, 06:12 AM
Morning, I am a wool lover-non knitter. :P
I am now the proud owner of a pair of longies made with superwash wool (bummer) (an 'accident'). Any tips to make them moisture resistant at all?
Superwash is processed so much that it doesn't retain the original properties of wool. You can use them like you would acrylic and wash them after you use them for a day. Good news is you can wash them in a washer.
c1sarena
02-12-2009, 06:22 AM
Good morning all. Yipee, yeah, Ahuva and i are going to a LYS today since they are having a moving/40% off sale. They dont have much in the way of diaper wool but perhaps some other stuff for summer vests/tops/superwash cardigans..etc!
Hope everyone has a nice woolie day!
snappysara
02-12-2009, 06:31 AM
Yeah thats how we are wearing them, as 'regular' pants. :( It is easier to care for them then our other woolies... sigh.
Shaineinok
02-12-2009, 06:39 AM
Good morning! I havn't got much knitting done since my dr visit. Still trying to find another doc and work out the referrals and such. Was verbally abused for the third visit with him so I am done with that. Think I may have to drive to OKC now though for treatment. Two hours both ways, fun stuff:banghead:
Okay, my wool question(s)...
I live outside Atlanta, so it's warm here much of the year. The boys have been wearing longies since about October, but won't be able to wear them much longer. I made their birthday longies a little big so they'll be able to wear them in the fall also.
So, I am trying to decide whether I should make the boys anymore longies for this winter, or whether I should focus on shorties? Here's what I've got set aside for the boys:
Pretty much settled on:
2 skeins MM Gwion on purewool--I think I'm doing matching shorties with this
2 skeins SWS Painted Desert--such a fallish colorway I'm leaning towards longies with this
Still up in the air:
2 skeins MM Guinevere on BFL (One pair of longies? Or two pairs of shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on Targhee (one pair longies? two pairs shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on purewool (one pair longies? possibly sell it?)
2 skeins Beemer Knits Pumpkin spice (one pair longies, two pairs shorties? It's a nice light colorway, could be good for spring)
I dunno, I'm kind of thinking of doing matchy shorties with the guinevere, the gwion, and the pumpkin spice, and then two pairs of copper patina longies and the SWS painted desert longies, and trying to get my hands on some RFR for another pair of fallish longies.
What do you think? Too many shorties? Too many matchy outfits?
I would do all shorts at this point, maybe one more set of longies but that would be it. I have already switched to shorts and skirts though for my girls.
Morning, I am a wool lover-non knitter. :P
I am now the proud owner of a pair of longies made with superwash wool (bummer) (an 'accident'). Any tips to make them moisture resistant at all?
You know you can lanolize it. It will help. They won't be as great as non treated wool but i have gotten superwash to work okay. Just be sure and use a really absorbant diaper under.
c1sarena
02-12-2009, 06:48 AM
I am thinking to make these (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butt-knitstrade-cable-back-shorties-longies\), anyone tried them yet?
c1sarena
02-12-2009, 06:51 AM
I am thinking to make these (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butt-knitstrade-cable-back-shorties-longies\), anyone tried them yet
love these too
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/longies-in-dutch
the yard scene is TDF!
ladybenz
02-12-2009, 06:54 AM
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
I live outside Atlanta, so it's warm here much of the year. The boys have been wearing longies since about October, but won't be able to wear them much longer. I made their birthday longies a little big so they'll be able to wear them in the fall also.
So, I am trying to decide whether I should make the boys anymore longies for this winter, or whether I should focus on shorties? Here's what I've got set aside for the boys:
Pretty much settled on:
2 skeins MM Gwion on purewool--I think I'm doing matching shorties with this
2 skeins SWS Painted Desert--such a fallish colorway I'm leaning towards longies with this
Still up in the air:
2 skeins MM Guinevere on BFL (One pair of longies? Or two pairs of shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on Targhee (one pair longies? two pairs shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on purewool (one pair longies? possibly sell it?)
2 skeins Beemer Knits Pumpkin spice (one pair longies, two pairs shorties? It's a nice light colorway, could be good for spring)
I dunno, I'm kind of thinking of doing matchy shorties with the guinevere, the gwion, and the pumpkin spice, and then two pairs of copper patina longies and the SWS painted desert longies, and trying to get my hands on some RFR for another pair of fallish longies.
What do you think? Too many shorties? Too many matchy outfits?
Well I like to match my boys for special occasions and they are three years apart :lostit:
I live in Greenville and I am already waiting on shorties for this season. It was 70 Saturday! While we may have a couple coldish days left this year I don't think it'll be enough for new longies unless they're made to be used in the fall as well. . .just my opinion as I know how hot it is in GA! Of course I'm not a weather forcaster, so I could be wrong. I'm just sticking with the longies we have for the rest of the season though. . . .then again we usually go pantsless at home so it isn't like we wear clothes a lot (oh, I wear pants, the boys don't :giggle2: )
MollyJones
02-12-2009, 06:55 AM
I am thinking to make these (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butt-knitstrade-cable-back-shorties-longies\), anyone tried them yet
love these too
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/longies-in-dutch
the yard scene is TDF!
OMG that one pair w/ the gnome... would weigh more than the baby. :giggle2:
Very pretty, though. The first link isn't working for me.
Shaineinok
02-12-2009, 06:56 AM
I am thinking to make these (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butt-knitstrade-cable-back-shorties-longies\), anyone tried them yet
love these too
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/longies-in-dutch
the yard scene is TDF!
I havn't tried them but both are super cute!
MollyJones
02-12-2009, 06:56 AM
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
Oh Aimee!! I love that!! :wub: You are GOOD girl!!
c1sarena
02-12-2009, 06:57 AM
These look pretty clever too!
http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=29746&vid=493
dollbabymom
02-12-2009, 06:58 AM
Okay, my wool question(s)...
I live outside Atlanta, so it's warm here much of the year. The boys have been wearing longies since about October, but won't be able to wear them much longer. I made their birthday longies a little big so they'll be able to wear them in the fall also.
So, I am trying to decide whether I should make the boys anymore longies for this winter, or whether I should focus on shorties? Here's what I've got set aside for the boys:
Pretty much settled on:
2 skeins MM Gwion on purewool--I think I'm doing matching shorties with this
2 skeins SWS Painted Desert--such a fallish colorway I'm leaning towards longies with this
Still up in the air:
2 skeins MM Guinevere on BFL (One pair of longies? Or two pairs of shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on Targhee (one pair longies? two pairs shorties?)
2 Skeins MM Copper Patina on purewool (one pair longies? possibly sell it?)
2 skeins Beemer Knits Pumpkin spice (one pair longies, two pairs shorties? It's a nice light colorway, could be good for spring)
I dunno, I'm kind of thinking of doing matchy shorties with the guinevere, the gwion, and the pumpkin spice, and then two pairs of copper patina longies and the SWS painted desert longies, and trying to get my hands on some RFR for another pair of fallish longies.
What do you think? Too many shorties? Too many matchy outfits?
I'm in Newnan (just south of Atl) and my dd is now wearing her skirties more than longies! Today it is supposed to be 68 and yesterday it was 74! I want a REAL February for once! :giggle2: I have started her "summer" wool wardrobe and have been working on soakers with ruffled leg openings and I have some licorice twist coming for a "thin" shortie/skirty (haven't made up my mind) and I have some more wool from my LYS to make soakers/shorties/skirties (depending on my mood and the shirt to match) :mrgreen: anyways........I think I would make matching shorties for the twins! :wub: but I think if I had twins I would probably do the matchy, matchy anyway!
foxygoober
02-12-2009, 06:58 AM
Oh and you can't have too many shorties! (Or longies!)
At least with my boys we live outside during the warm weather . . .so things have to be washed all the time! Sand and dirt are such a nuisance when it comes to wool. . .but I wont let my love get in the way of learning and play.
amyruth
02-12-2009, 07:02 AM
Good morning everyone! It's windy and raining here. Got baby gym at 11:00. Gotta get the house cleaned up in the next couple of days - my parents are visiting on Saturday and bringing my dyed interlock. :yay:
The mermaid set is so cute!!!
I love those buttknit longies. Cute! I wonder how comfortable the cable will be to sit on though.
ladybenz. I would do shorts at this point! I like darker colors for shorts so they don't get dirty playing outside. :) If you want to get rid of the CP let me know, I might be interested. ;) Either base is great!
kmwell
02-12-2009, 07:03 AM
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
well.... my WIP is , well, IP LOL. I won't get much done today as I am uber busy. But here it is. I have completed 2 short rows thus far (Thanks Tracy!!!)
Good morning everyone! It's windy and raining here. Got baby gym at 11:00. Gotta get the house cleaned up in the next couple of days - my parents are visiting on Saturday and bringing my dyed interlock. :yay:
The mermaid set is so cute!!!
I love those buttknit longies. Cute! I wonder how comfortable the cable will be to sit on though.
ladybenz. I would do shorts at this point! I like darker colors for shorts so they don't get dirty playing outside. :) If you want to get rid of the CP let me know, I might be interested. ;) Either base is great!
I too love the mermaid and brown is one of my favs too!!
Good call on the cable on butt. Hadnt thought of that. But I wanna try cables, its been too long since I have done any. perhaps I will make shorties with one down the side. You all think it would be weird to do only one side?
SaraElise
02-12-2009, 07:09 AM
So I usually just read more here than I post, but I thought today if the boys are being good I would give posting a try :giggle: You ladies are such amazing knitters, it's giving me hope that *someday* maybe I will get to that point! Off to grab Nathan off of the piano, it's really a wonder I don't get to sit and post more....
Mommy/4boys
02-12-2009, 07:24 AM
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
Myla that is just beautiful!!
:wave: hey everyone!! off to run errands but will be back later.
Mommy/4boys
02-12-2009, 07:36 AM
Here is my WIP. They are for my 2 year old. He is potty trained but still wanted some colorful pants so I am using acrylic, which I will never do again!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n169/lamw2001/1-14-09029.jpg
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 07:36 AM
Love the Cabin Fever set, so perfectly uniform.
And remind me please, where is the mermaid pattern From?
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
I wish my LO was just a little bit smaller!
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 07:37 AM
Here is my WIP. They are for my 2 year old. He is potty trained but still wanted some colorful pants so I am using acrylic, which I will never do again!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n169/lamw2001/1-14-09029.jpg
Isn't acrylic the pits?!
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 07:38 AM
I wish my LO was just a little bit smaller!
Aw, thanks, Lisa! They're a YYMN custom I was able to bang out in about 6-7 hours. I love newbie size cause they're such a fast knit, but MAN my wrists are aching!
SaraElise
02-12-2009, 07:39 AM
:needcoffee:
Morning girls! I finished the Cabin Fever longies & hat set :)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
Beautiful!
Here is my WIP. They are for my 2 year old. He is potty trained but still wanted some colorful pants so I am using acrylic, which I will never do again!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n169/lamw2001/1-14-09029.jpg
Is there a reason the acrylic isn't great? I have thought about doing that before for just some extra pants for the boys, but haven't gotten around to trying it out yet.
Mommy/4boys
02-12-2009, 07:46 AM
Is there a reason the acrylic isn't great? I have thought about doing that before for just some extra pants for the boys, but haven't gotten around to trying it out yet.
The reason I am not liking it is because it is rough on my fingers to knit but I think it will work great for my 2 year old since he just wants the bright colors
gbryndi
02-12-2009, 07:47 AM
helllo mamas,
i havent ever posted int eh woolies thread, but i should, my needles are always in my hands. I have just started making my DD headbands. I love them and cant wait to get mor emade to match all her outfits. Here are the few i have done and some flowers i have made to go on them. I have to go get aligator clips to make them interchangeable. But i am workingon a headband right now for the big pink and purple bow.
Here is the little girl there for
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/gbryndi/TexyAnn/Outfits/headband2.jpg
snappysara
02-12-2009, 07:49 AM
I love that mermaid skirtie! How cute! Anyone out there have pics of a skirtie in this style in action? Just wondering how your LO walks in it... ?
snappysara
02-12-2009, 07:51 AM
You know you can lanolize it. It will help. They won't be as great as non treated wool but i have gotten superwash to work okay. Just be sure and use a really absorbant diaper under.
Thanks, I lanolized them once, then thats how I noticed something was up. I will do it again to see if it makes any difference.
Julie K
02-12-2009, 07:57 AM
morning girls!
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 08:02 AM
Morning Julie :wave:
SaraElise
02-12-2009, 08:05 AM
Those headbands are so cute!
Sara I was thinking the same thing about the mermaid skirty, would those only work for new or immobile babies?
AmberS
02-12-2009, 08:14 AM
Morning, I am a wool lover-non knitter. :P
I am now the proud owner of a pair of longies made with superwash wool (bummer) (an 'accident'). Any tips to make them moisture resistant at all?
Wear a pocket dipe under it? You should post pics, sometimes the colors on superwash are so much mroe vibrant...
Too cute!!!
well.... my WIP is , well, IP LOL. I won't get much done today as I am uber busy. But here it is. I have completed 2 short rows thus far (Thanks Tracy!!!)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
I want a baby boy!!
helllo mamas,
i havent ever posted int eh woolies thread, but i should, my needles are always in my hands. I have just started making my DD headbands. I love them and cant wait to get mor emade to match all her outfits. Here are the few i have done and some flowers i have made to go on them. I have to go get aligator clips to make them interchangeable. But i am workingon a headband right now for the big pink and purple bow.
The mermaid skirtie pattern is a NB pattern, so not for walkers. Although, there is a big girl version, but again, that's not for NEW walkers.
I enjoyed the pattern, even though the ruffle took forever. I definitely love making girly woolies and dipes, since I don't have any girls, it gives me an outlet for my girly-girl tendencies. :D
Myla, I LOVE, love, love that newborn set. SOOOO cute. :)
And oooh those knitted flowers are gorgeous!
snappysara
02-12-2009, 08:23 AM
Yeah ok that makes alot more sense about the skirtie! lol
I do have pics... I will round one up.
Julie K
02-12-2009, 08:24 AM
anyone going for ellliebelly today?
snappysara
02-12-2009, 08:32 AM
I contacted a local knitter who owns a wool shop. And asked her to try and come up with a baby pants (she had never heard of longies) sample for me. She made a great acrylic pair on her very first attempt. Then we went ahead with this pair. All her work and yarn on both pairs she charged $26 Canadian! I will go back to her, but I guess I need to be more specific on the yarn. They have an elastic waist, and she is very comfortable going more 'fancy' next time (bigger ruffles, more detail, or stripes ect..)
Hmmm pic doesnt have the best lighting... oh well its still cute!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/snappysara/2009_0211Feb20090112.jpg
And bc I love to show her off
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/snappysara/2009_0204Jan20090075.jpg
mlandorf
02-12-2009, 08:32 AM
ajane asked for stalking help on the extra fluffy thread for sea and cake.
kristineholland
02-12-2009, 08:32 AM
that is some beautiful WIP mama's!!! I LOVE that mermaid skirty!!! The newborn set is ADORABLE!!!
A few weeks ago I posted a pic of some LS longies out of TIG's Petit Fours colourway...well if that mama still wants some, please have her PM me!!!
devholan
02-12-2009, 08:33 AM
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
well.... my WIP is , well, IP LOL. I won't get much done today as I am uber busy. But here it is. I have completed 2 short rows thus far (Thanks Tracy!!!)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
Love it, Myla:thumbsup: Btw, we found a cute button yesterday for your customer with the Republic Hat. I'm mailing it to her today.
devholan
02-12-2009, 08:34 AM
Aw, thanks y'all. :)
The mermaid skirtie pattern is a NB pattern, so not for walkers. Although, there is a big girl version, but again, that's not for NEW walkers.
I enjoyed the pattern, even though the ruffle took forever. I definitely love making girly woolies and dipes, since I don't have any girls, it gives me an outlet for my girly-girl tendencies. :D
Myla, I LOVE, love, love that newborn set. SOOOO cute. :)
And oooh those knitted flowers are gorgeous!
If that pattern would keep my DD from easily crawling to the dog bowls, my Mac, my knitting and the edge of every high place she is on, I should probably consider it. :roflmbo:
lateybugprincess
02-12-2009, 08:49 AM
Good morning mamas,
Myla-those NB longies are so so cute.
Kiristi-You are doing amazing!! Great work!!:mrgreen:
I am after the EB Crayon today. I have wanted it forever, so I am gonna try.
I shared the Maple Tree with Kiersten yesterday, since she wanted them too! I am getting a custom pair, because I was already on her list! So thanks Julie!!:thumbsup:
I love the SMSS shirt slots too, but I am a cheapo when it comes to shirts, not yarn, but shirts. I just can't spend $30 on each shirt, even though her work is AMAZING!
Little Bear Momma
02-12-2009, 08:54 AM
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3274442728_2344204923.jpg?v=0
Too cute!! Great set..I love it! (And yes...shorties...matching ones! :giggle:)
Too cute!!!
well.... my WIP is , well, IP LOL. I won't get much done today as I am uber busy. But here it is. I have completed 2 short rows thus far (Thanks Tracy!!!)
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr40/kmwell2/WIP5.jpgKristi! Are you sure this is your first project? lol...Looking GREAT!
:needcoffee:
Morning girls! I finished the Cabin Fever longies & hat set :)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
These worked up too cute!! Oh....to have a little one around!
Here is my WIP. They are for my 2 year old. He is potty trained but still wanted some colorful pants so I am using acrylic, which I will never do again!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n169/lamw2001/1-14-09029.jpgThey are so vibrant! And they'll be loved. But I hear ya on knitting with acrylic. I have not since I found the wool love....I'd rather not ever again. :blush:
If that pattern would keep my DD from easily crawling to the dog bowls, my Mac, my knitting and the edge of every high place she is on, I should probably consider it. :roflmbo::roflmbo: That is funny! Hum....maybe Bear needs one? ;)
plath
02-12-2009, 09:01 AM
Just here for a second of venting. I'm knitting a pair of shorties and am on the cuff of the second leg and I'm running out of yarn :( It's next to impossible to get more yarn (I ordered it last year and have never seen that colorway again or before). Sigh. I have to rip out and reknit the cuff. Looks like it won't be ruffles. I just want to :cry:
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 09:04 AM
Myla, I LOVE, love, love that newborn set. SOOOO cute. :)
Thanks Aimee! :goodvibes:
anyone going for ellliebelly today?
I'm around if someone needs help :)
Due to the wind, which is gusting at over 50mph, we're not planning on going anywhere. Eddie will blow away. :roflmbo:
that is some beautiful WIP mama's!!! I LOVE that mermaid skirty!!! The newborn set is ADORABLE!!!
A few weeks ago I posted a pic of some LS longies out of TIG's Petit Fours colourway...well if that mama still wants some, please have her PM me!!!
Thanks Kristine! :thumbsup:
Love it, Myla:thumbsup: Btw, we found a cute button yesterday for your customer with the Republic Hat. I'm mailing it to her today.
Oh, Awesome! I can't wait to see it finished!
Myla-those NB longies are so so cute.
Kiristi-You are doing amazing!! Great work!!:mrgreen:
I am after the EB Crayon today. I have wanted it forever, so I am gonna try.
I shared the Maple Tree with Kiersten yesterday, since she wanted them too! I am getting a custom pair, because I was already on her list! So thanks Julie!!:thumbsup:
I love the SMSS shirt slots too, but I am a cheapo when it comes to shirts, not yarn, but shirts. I just can't spend $30 on each shirt, even though her work is AMAZING!
I can help you with the EB if you want, although it's a lotto to buy. :headscratch:
And I was totally drooling over the SMSS thing too. But ITA, $30 for 1 shirt even if it's completely droolworthy cause it's made with love by Carina is a bit steep for my wallet. ;)
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 09:05 AM
Just here for a second of venting. I'm knitting a pair of shorties and am on the cuff of the second leg and I'm running out of yarn :( It's next to impossible to get more yarn (I ordered it last year and have never seen that colorway again or before). Sigh. I have to rip out and reknit the cuff. Looks like it won't be ruffles. I just want to :cry:
:hugs: I'm SO sorry. I've had that happen to me with yarn that I dyed. I tend to do OOAK colors and had to restart all over again.
Little Bear Momma
02-12-2009, 09:06 AM
"You're a butthead Bear."
Those words just came out of my mouth...holy crap...it's only 8:05....he's into everything. He just tossed his snack....it's going to be a looooooong day. I'm certainly going to be up for worst mommy award by naptime. Ugh.....
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 09:08 AM
"You're a butthead Bear."
Those words just came out of my mouth...holy crap...it's only 8:05....he's into everything. He just tossed his snack....it's going to be a looooooong day. I'm certainly going to be up for worst mommy award by naptime. Ugh.....
:roflmbo: :roflmbo:
I had choice words for Eddie yesterday. I'll not share them here :eyes: But we went to Friendly's for lunch with gMIL and he was acting like a beast (I blame him being hungrier than a bear) and ended up knocking over a HUGE cup of Sprite - it landed all over the back of Ed's & my cellphones. Talk about removing myself and him from that. We spent a good 5 minutes in the ladies room talking about how much a jerk he was.
lateybugprincess
02-12-2009, 09:26 AM
Thanks Aimee! :goodvibes:
I'm around if someone needs help :)
Due to the wind, which is gusting at over 50mph, we're not planning on going anywhere. Eddie will blow away. :roflmbo:
Thanks Kristine! :thumbsup:
Oh, Awesome! I can't wait to see it finished!
I can help you with the EB if you want, although it's a lotto to buy. :headscratch:
And I was totally drooling over the SMSS thing too. But ITA, $30 for 1 shirt even if it's completely droolworthy cause it's made with love by Carina is a bit steep for my wallet. ;)
There is a lotto and a BIN, I believe. I would love help, but no worries if not. I am to the point on yarn, that I will live without, but be happy with!!:giggle2:
50 mph winds. Holy macrol. It is just dark and rainy here. My poor son just stands at our front window watching the ducks and chickens, begging to go out!:cry:
devholan
02-12-2009, 09:26 AM
"You're a butthead Bear."
Those words just came out of my mouth...holy crap...it's only 8:05....he's into everything. He just tossed his snack....it's going to be a looooooong day. I'm certainly going to be up for worst mommy award by naptime. Ugh.....
:hugs:
My DD is upstairs crying in her crib b/c she absolutely positively is fighting a nap tooth & nail, so believe me I'm feeling the 'worst mommy' award right now as well.
lateybugprincess
02-12-2009, 09:27 AM
"You're a butthead Bear."
Those words just came out of my mouth...holy crap...it's only 8:05....he's into everything. He just tossed his snack....it's going to be a looooooong day. I'm certainly going to be up for worst mommy award by naptime. Ugh.....
LOL! I think we have all done worse!:thumbsup: My son is being good, so far. But, we are going to Lisa's at naptime, so I may say different this afternoon!:blush:
snappysara
02-12-2009, 09:28 AM
:( No one thinks my DD is cute.
devholan
02-12-2009, 09:30 AM
Sara, I'm sorry. Your DD is absolutely gorgeous. Just very distracted here today.
lateybugprincess
02-12-2009, 09:30 AM
:( No one thinks my DD is cute.
Yes, Yes I do!! I just skimmed. She is adorable and those longies are really cute. I love them!!:lostit:
lateybugprincess
02-12-2009, 09:31 AM
Sara, I'm sorry. Your DD is absolutely gorgeous. Just very distracted here today.
Dev, whatever you do, DO NOT go over to GG and look at Paula's yarn she is puting up, I don't want competition! Cause I want it all!!!!!:roflmbo: :roflmbo: :blush:
Julie K
02-12-2009, 09:32 AM
Hmmm pic doesnt have the best lighting... oh well its still cute!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/snappysara/2009_0211Feb20090112.jpg
And bc I love to show her off
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/snappysara/2009_0204Jan20090075.jpg
:wub:
Just here for a second of venting. I'm knitting a pair of shorties and am on the cuff of the second leg and I'm running out of yarn :( It's next to impossible to get more yarn (I ordered it last year and have never seen that colorway again or before). Sigh. I have to rip out and reknit the cuff. Looks like it won't be ruffles. I just want to :cry:
oh no!
"You're a butthead Bear."
Those words just came out of my mouth...holy crap...it's only 8:05....he's into everything. He just tossed his snack....it's going to be a looooooong day. I'm certainly going to be up for worst mommy award by naptime. Ugh.....
so this is what I have to look forward to with a boy? :giggle2:
There is a lotto and a BIN, I believe. I would love help, but no worries if not. I am to the point on yarn, that I will live without, but be happy with!!:giggle2:
50 mph winds. Holy macrol. It is just dark and rainy here. My poor son just stands at our front window watching the ducks and chickens, begging to go out!:cry:
the BIN is a silk blend I think - you want that?
devholan
02-12-2009, 09:35 AM
Dev, whatever you do, DO NOT go over to GG and look at Paula's yarn she is puting up, I don't want competition! Cause I want it all!!!!!:roflmbo: :roflmbo: :blush:
:D
Before I even look, I pledge to help you get it. I have so much wool here and on the way it's ridiculous, so this promise should help me and you. :thumbsup:
now off to see what Paula's been cooking up...
MatildasMum
02-12-2009, 09:42 AM
:wave:
All the wip and fo pics are great!! and yes - the flower looks like a flower!
I just want to sit and knit all day long. I'm being such a bad mama and letting Till watch TV today. I'm just sooo pregnant and it's difficult taking her out and about. Trying to wrangle a 2 year old and waddle along is no fun.
I CO some capris last night and got to the short rows. I'm just not doing well with them even though I've watched videos and looked at picture upon picture. Oh well. I'll get it eventually. :D
AmberS
02-12-2009, 09:48 AM
Sara... OMG those big blue eyes!! What a darling...
shandi
02-12-2009, 09:48 AM
Morning all :wave:
Won't be on much this AM since we're having some friends over for a playdate, but I hope to have some WIP pics of Gaia II to share later :)
i finally FINALLY have settled on a date for my Grand Opening! i started stocking my store last night! i'm kinda excited!!!!!!
Congrats on your store grand opening :goodvibes:
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
Gorgeous Myla!
Too cute!!!
well.... my WIP is , well, IP LOL. I won't get much done today as I am uber busy. But here it is. I have completed 2 short rows thus far (Thanks Tracy!!!)
my WIP. I couldnt wait to start on the skirt part so I stopped about an inch down past the waist band (a couple more inches to the short rows) and started the skirt, I really wanted to see what my verrigated would look like. I am in love so far! I am so excited for these woolies, I cant wait for her to wear it for her birthday party next sat... I dont think I will finish in time to lanolize it though will it be ok?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc270/icanonlyimaginehim/bnch%20o%20pics/021209_7179.jpg
devholan
02-12-2009, 09:50 AM
OMG, love that in brown! Does anyone have any action shots of what these look like on?
Aimee, you might have to put it on one of the boys.:giggle2:
my WIP. I couldnt wait to start on the skirt part so I stopped about an inch down past the waist band (a couple more inches to the short rows) and started the skirt, I really wanted to see what my verrigated would look like. I am in love so far! I am so excited for these woolies, I cant wait for her to wear it for her birthday party next sat... I dont think I will finish in time to lanolize it though will it be ok?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc270/icanonlyimaginehim/bnch%20o%20pics/021209_7179.jpg
nice. You could always put it on over a pocket or AIO.
Julie K
02-12-2009, 09:55 AM
So Rachael - you want the silk/merino crayon?
aidan_madisons_mom
02-12-2009, 09:59 AM
Morning, I am a wool lover-non knitter. :P
I am now the proud owner of a pair of longies made with superwash wool (bummer) (an 'accident'). Any tips to make them moisture resistant at all? you can still use them but I would use a cover for any fitteds. :)
:wave: mornin' mamas
i finally FINALLY have settled on a date for my Grand Opening! i started stocking my store last night! i'm kinda excited!!!!!! Congrats!!!
Good morning! I havn't got much knitting done since my dr visit. Still trying to find another doc and work out the referrals and such. Was verbally abused for the third visit with him so I am done with that. Think I may have to drive to OKC now though for treatment. Two hours both ways, fun stuff:banghead:
:hugs:
Thanks for the input, guys. :) I'm glad I'm not too off-base with so many pairs of shorties.
I took some pics of the mermaid skirtie and the diaper it was made to go with, so I thought I'd share :)
CUTE!! I have that pattern too.. I actually have all her patterns but each time I try to make the marmaid something comes up..I've been working on it since Oct! :giggle2:
The sizing goes up to size 4 so all you have to do is customize it and the ruffle goes to right above the knees. I think she has some in her gallery on flickr.
:needcoffee:
Morning girls! I finished the Cabin Fever longies & hat set :)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH! :drif: :drif: I hear ya on the wrists.. I have 1 ruffle to go on these monkey pants. I am almost down to the legs on my NB pants though and then casting on a pair of Med today. :goodvibes:
helllo mamas,
i havent ever posted int eh woolies thread, but i should, my needles are always in my hands. I have just started making my DD headbands. I love them and cant wait to get mor emade to match all her outfits. Here are the few i have done and some flowers i have made to go on them. I have to go get aligator clips to make them interchangeable. But i am workingon a headband right now for the big pink and purple bow.
Here is the little girl there for
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/gbryndi/TexyAnn/Outfits/headband2.jpg cute!!!!!
I love that mermaid skirtie! How cute! Anyone out there have pics of a skirtie in this style in action? Just wondering how your LO walks in it... ?
I contacted a local knitter who owns a wool shop. And asked her to try and come up with a baby pants (she had never heard of longies) sample for me. She made a great acrylic pair on her very first attempt. Then we went ahead with this pair. All her work and yarn on both pairs she charged $26 Canadian! I will go back to her, but I guess I need to be more specific on the yarn. They have an elastic waist, and she is very comfortable going more 'fancy' next time (bigger ruffles, more detail, or stripes ect..)
:wub: gorgeous lil one!
Just here for a second of venting. I'm knitting a pair of shorties and am on the cuff of the second leg and I'm running out of yarn :( It's next to impossible to get more yarn (I ordered it last year and have never seen that colorway again or before). Sigh. I have to rip out and reknit the cuff. Looks like it won't be ruffles. I just want to :cry: btdt with a sweater. :cry:
my WIP. I couldnt wait to start on the skirt part so I stopped about an inch down past the waist band (a couple more inches to the short rows) and started the skirt, I really wanted to see what my verrigated would look like. I am in love so far! I am so excited for these woolies, I cant wait for her to wear it for her birthday party next sat... I dont think I will finish in time to lanolize it though will it be ok?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc270/icanonlyimaginehim/bnch%20o%20pics/021209_7179.jpg
nice! as long as the diaper has acover or a AIO POcket you should be fine!
lateybugprincess
02-12-2009, 09:59 AM
:wub:
oh no!
so this is what I have to look forward to with a boy? :giggle2:
Ok, my son distracted me, if anyone got the Crayon, I will take it. I didn't look that it was silk, but I will take it!
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:05 AM
Morning, I am a wool lover-non knitter. :P
I am now the proud owner of a pair of longies made with superwash wool (bummer) (an 'accident'). Any tips to make them moisture resistant at all?
You can use them like you would fleece. I used them a lot when DS was a baby and got compression wicking, which was bad when we were out to breakfast and he peed on DH's leg, so you can use them over fitteds with caution or use them as regular pants.
:needcoffee:
Morning girls! I finished the Cabin Fever longies & hat set :)
My wrists hurt and they need a break from working on 12" needles for 2 days. UGH!
Love them!
I love that mermaid skirtie! How cute! Anyone out there have pics of a skirtie in this style in action? Just wondering how your LO walks in it... ?
Freckle has some pictures of older kids in them. http://hyenacart.com/FYFSoakers/index.php?c=0&p=46454
icanonlyimagine
02-12-2009, 10:07 AM
oh no, I'm still doing the longies under it. I just took a break cause I wanted to see what the verrigated looked lik... now I'm back to working on the longies part
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:08 AM
Rachel I meant to post yesterday but never did RE your pregnancy pain. Have you tried a belly support band? I went to Disneyland (and the Star Wars convention :hide:) when I was 31 weeks with DS and used this http://www.maternitysupport.com/ and it was WONDERFUL. He was born 11lbs 4oz so by the end of my pregnancy I lived in the thing. I was having major round ligament pain. I also have a chiro that specializes in pregnant women and got a couple of adjustments that helped.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:09 AM
Aimee I would just do shorties at this point.
MatildasMum
02-12-2009, 10:10 AM
That mermaid skirty on a toddler is just about the cutest thing I've ever seen.
Julie K
02-12-2009, 10:11 AM
No nevermind.
Ok, my son distracted me, if anyone got the Crayon, I will take it. I didn't look that it was silk, but I will take it!
I wasn't sure so I tried to get something for someone else - didn't get that though! lol
MatildasMum
02-12-2009, 10:11 AM
He was born 11lbs 4oz so by the end of my pregnancy I lived in the thing.
WHAT?
:dies:
snappysara
02-12-2009, 10:21 AM
Ooooooh thanks for the mermaid skirtie pics, HOW CUTE!!!
And thaks for the compliments on my DD... guess I had a moment of insecurity there. lol
mrstkeller
02-12-2009, 10:22 AM
Lovely WIP's all. . . (:thumbsup: Kristi!)
Mermaid an Cabin Fever are SUPER CUTE!!!
I feel even worse today and what SUCKS is I have to clean because I'm being invaded (in a good way) by family this weekend and hosting a party for my 2 year old niece. Oh. . and I have my annual today. . . . OH JOY!!!!
I REALLY need to get kirkyard's legs on. . . I want to be done with it already. Soooo not motivated to knit right now. :cry:
snappysara
02-12-2009, 10:27 AM
Anyone have any experience knitting with 100Purewool from Etsy? I bought a custom for a skirty, and I need so much yarn... the cost is a bit much and Purewool seems to have a reasonable pricerange.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:28 AM
WHAT?
:dies:
:giggle: That's what I said. He was born at home and my Midwife's scale only goes to 12 lbs.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:28 AM
Anyone have any experience knitting with Purewool from Etsy? I bought a custom for a skirty, and I need so much yarn... the cost is a bit much and Purewool seems to have a reasonable pricerange.
Is it just regular 3-ply purewool? I have knit with that lots.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:29 AM
So Paula if you are reading this thread I need to see some pics of that Handspun Goblin. You are killing me woman!
MatildasMum
02-12-2009, 10:30 AM
:giggle: That's what I said. He was born at home and my Midwife's scale only goes to 12 lbs.
((((((your vagina))))))
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:31 AM
Amy you are cracking me up! DS is looking at me like "Why are you laughing at the computer?"
snappysara
02-12-2009, 10:33 AM
Is it just regular 3-ply purewool? I have knit with that lots.
Yes, I was just eyeing it. Is it soft, how does it wear?
cadensmama
02-12-2009, 10:33 AM
So Paula if you are reading this thread I need to see some pics of that Handspun Goblin. You are killing me woman!
hey now. i already called stalking help on that :giggle2:
snappysara
02-12-2009, 10:34 AM
((((((your vagina))))))
:funnypost: :roflmbo:
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:35 AM
hey now. i already called stalking help on that :giggle2:
I will help! I just want to see what it looks like.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:38 AM
Yes, I was just eyeing it. Is it soft, how does it wear?
It pills and the gusset will felt. That really isn't a huge deal unless you have a crawler because crawling will pick up everything on the floor. I just make adjustments in the rise to accommodate for the felting.
Here is pictures of what the felting looks like after heavy wear by an 18 mo:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3261250663_90e7997edb.jpg
Julie K
02-12-2009, 10:38 AM
((((((your vagina))))))
funniest thing I've read in a LONG time. :roflmbo: I love your sense of humor Amy!
ladybenz
02-12-2009, 10:39 AM
ooh, rachel if you want to try a support belt, I have one that was barely used (I got too big too quickly to wear it comfortably for more than a few weeks after I reached the point when I needed one) you can have, just drop me a PM with your addy and I'll stick it in the mail once I buy some mailing envelopes. I'm not planning anymore pregnancies, so I would be happy to send it on to a new home. :goodvibes:
And, I have more to say (I'm feeling chatty today!) but the boys are waking up...
bodiejake
02-12-2009, 10:46 AM
:roflmbo: :roflmbo:
I had choice words for Eddie yesterday. I'll not share them here :eyes: But we went to Friendly's for lunch with gMIL and he was acting like a beast (I blame him being hungrier than a bear) and ended up knocking over a HUGE cup of Sprite - it landed all over the back of Ed's & my cellphones. Talk about removing myself and him from that. We spent a good 5 minutes in the ladies room talking about how much a jerk he was.
yea, Spencer got a few chiuce words this morning when he threw something at me. What is up with him lately????
:hugs:
My DD is upstairs crying in her crib b/c she absolutely positively is fighting a nap tooth & nail, so believe me I'm feeling the 'worst mommy' award right now as well.
:hugs: Go to sleep Jessica!!!
Dev,
Isabelle is wearing her new dress today. :wub: DH loves it too.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:51 AM
It's quiet here today.
mlandorf
02-12-2009, 10:53 AM
It's quiet here today.
I was just thinking the same thing.
I have an i-cord almost 1/3 done:giggle: It is my first attempts...I started w/4 sts but it was too thick so frogged it and am doing 3sts.
I ordered gymbo t-shirts for DS to match his wool and they came last PM...I am excited:)
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 10:54 AM
So Paula if you are reading this thread I need to see some pics of that Handspun Goblin. You are killing me woman!
LOL, sorry.. I have been busy (and recovering too).. It's still sitting on the bobbins, but will be washed and thwacked tonight. If it's not too unbalanced, I can take a quick pic (with scrap yarn and all).
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 10:55 AM
((((((your vagina))))))
:roflmbo: :roflmbo: :roflmbo: OMG, Eddie just asked "Mom? What's funny?!"
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 10:55 AM
OH I forgot to send this pic to Lauren, but here's her yarn that will be shipped today! :goodvibes:
OK, BBL - Time to get the beast down for nap ;) :giggle:
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 10:57 AM
LOL, sorry.. I have been busy (and recovering too).. It's still sitting on the bobbins, but will be washed and thwacked tonight. If it's not too unbalanced, I can take a quick pic (with scrap yarn and all).
Ok well you are off the hook then :giggle: BTW I am knitting up your Mainly London and I am loving it!
Shaineinok
02-12-2009, 10:59 AM
my WIP. I couldnt wait to start on the skirt part so I stopped about an inch down past the waist band (a couple more inches to the short rows) and started the skirt, I really wanted to see what my verrigated would look like. I am in love so far! I am so excited for these woolies, I cant wait for her to wear it for her birthday party next sat... I dont think I will finish in time to lanolize it though will it be ok?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc270/icanonlyimaginehim/bnch%20o%20pics/021209_7179.jpg
Love the colors!!
Anyone have any experience knitting with 100Purewool from Etsy? I bought a custom for a skirty, and I need so much yarn... the cost is a bit much and Purewool seems to have a reasonable pricerange.
3ply? I really like it. Its so soft, the colors are nice. It does pill but I just shave it and go on.
mama's i have a question. Cuz im not fully convinced that he big flower(purple and pink) looks like a flower.
Please tell me the honest truth, you wont hurt my feelings, but my DH and DH friends said it does but i dont think so, please help me.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/gbryndi/What%20I%20Made/CIMG3246.jpg
Add a couple more petels in the center and that will help
I contacted a local knitter who owns a wool shop. And asked her to try and come up with a baby pants (she had never heard of longies) sample for me. She made a great acrylic pair on her very first attempt. Then we went ahead with this pair. All her work and yarn on both pairs she charged $26 Canadian! I will go back to her, but I guess I need to be more specific on the yarn. They have an elastic waist, and she is very comfortable going more 'fancy' next time (bigger ruffles, more detail, or stripes ect..)
Hmmm pic doesnt have the best lighting... oh well its still cute!
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/snappysara/2009_0211Feb20090112.jpg
And bc I love to show her off
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/snappysara/2009_0204Jan20090075.jpg
Awww what a cutie
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:01 AM
Ok well you are off the hook then :giggle: BTW I am knitting up your Mainly London and I am loving it!
OH great! Can't wait to see it. I'm curious how it looks. It's supposed to be longer color section than I normally do.
MollyJones
02-12-2009, 11:07 AM
((((((your vagina))))))
:funnypost: :roflmbo:
:roflmbo: :giggle2:
It pills and the gusset will felt. That really isn't a huge deal unless you have a crawler because crawling will pick up everything on the floor. I just make adjustments in the rise to accommodate for the felting.
Here is pictures of what the felting looks like after heavy wear by an 18 mo:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3261250663_90e7997edb.jpg
Wow. Those are some LOVED longies!! What yarn are we talking about? :headscratch: I'm lazy and don't feel like going back more than two pages. :giggle2:
My Cestari order is here. :carrot: Yippee!!! Now to knit knit knit knit knit while the kids sleep! Hurray for naps that are lining up for once! :mrgreen:
ETA: going to TV withdrawal today!! So is DS!! Good thing we were grocery shopping all morning to distract him. He was killing me this morning!! "Please I watch Wall-E? Please I watch Bob-the-Builder? Please I have candy?"
Obviously things have been VERY wrong here for awhile... :bagoverhead:
snappysara
02-12-2009, 11:09 AM
It pills and the gusset will felt. That really isn't a huge deal unless you have a crawler because crawling will pick up everything on the floor. I just make adjustments in the rise to accommodate for the felting.
Here is pictures of what the felting looks like after heavy wear by an 18 mo:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3261250663_90e7997edb.jpg
Hmmm thats pretty heavy felting. But I would be using the purewool for a skirtie, so it shouldnt be as bad right? Maybe then we would do the soaker in another type. I need like 7-8oz for the skirty alone...
MollyJones
02-12-2009, 11:10 AM
Your avi is adorable, Sara. :wub:
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 11:10 AM
OH I forgot to send this pic to Lauren, but here's her yarn that will be shipped today! :goodvibes:
Wow. Those are some LOVED longies!! What yarn are we talking about?
Purewool
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 11:11 AM
Hmmm thats pretty heavy felting. But I would be using the purewool for a skirtie, so it shouldnt be as bad right? Maybe then we would do the soaker in another type. I need like 7-8oz for the skirty alone...
That would probably work. The legs have almost no felting so the skirt would probably be better. BFL felts way less so you could do the soaker in BFL.
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:13 AM
:roflmbo: :giggle2:
ETA: going to TV withdrawal today!! So is DS!! Good thing we were grocery shopping all morning to distract him. He was killing me this morning!! "Please I watch Wall-E? Please I watch Bob-the-Builder? Please I have candy?"
Obviously things have been VERY wrong here for awhile... :bagoverhead:
I guess I missed it but how long do you let your kids watch tv in a day? Our ped told us half hour a day, but obviously I let her watch more tv than that. :giggle2:
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 11:13 AM
OH I forgot to send this pic to Lauren, but here's her yarn that will be shipped today! :goodvibes:
oh wow! You are so talented! Now where are the pics of the handspun Goblin?:foottap:
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 11:15 AM
:roflmbo: :giggle2:
Wow. Those are some LOVED longies!! What yarn are we talking about? :headscratch: I'm lazy and don't feel like going back more than two pages. :giggle2:
My Cestari order is here. :carrot: Yippee!!! Now to knit knit knit knit knit while the kids sleep! Hurray for naps that are lining up for once! :mrgreen:
ETA: going to TV withdrawal today!! So is DS!! Good thing we were grocery shopping all morning to distract him. He was killing me this morning!! "Please I watch Wall-E? Please I watch Bob-the-Builder? Please I have candy?"
Obviously things have been VERY wrong here for awhile... :bagoverhead:
Happy knitting today...and your household pretty much sounds like mine...sub Cheeto puffs for candy :mrgreen:
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:16 AM
oh wow! You are so talented! Now where are the pics of the handspun Goblin?:foottap:
I'll take a 'before washing' pics tonight. :thumbsup:
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 11:18 AM
I'll take a 'before washing' pics tonight. :thumbsup:
:happyclap:
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 11:19 AM
I guess I missed it but how long do you let your kids watch tv in a day? Our ped told us half hour a day, but obviously I let her watch more tv than that. :giggle2:
Half an hour? Oy vey! DD watches TV in the morning before I get out of bed and I am sure she watches more than 30 minutes before I am even awake.
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:21 AM
I haven't announced it anywhere except yahoo group, but I have a free handspun giveaway in my blog. I wondered if the condition is too hard, or maybe I have to do it another way? Like people write why they want it, and other people can vote on who should get it?
Oh, I hope this is not spamming.
snappysara
02-12-2009, 11:23 AM
Your avi is adorable, Sara. :wub:
THANKS :blush:
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 11:25 AM
I haven't announced it anywhere except yahoo group, but I have a free handspun giveaway in my blog. I wondered if the condition is too hard, or maybe I have to do it another way? Like people write why they want it, and other people can vote on who should get it?
Oh, I hope this is not spamming.
How cool are you? :thumbsup: :hugs:
celestialdreamer
02-12-2009, 11:26 AM
Morning mamas! I will have a few minutes to chat while I am folding laundry before I have to head out the door. I have no WIPs and amazingly the laundry is actually getting folded :roflmbo:
I seriously need to find something to knit ASAP though...my needles are NAKED :reaction:
Half an hour? Oy vey! DD watches TV in the morning before I get out of bed and I am sure she watches more than 30 minutes before I am even awake.
Yeah same here with my older 2. They only watch PBS and DVDs, but they do watch more than the "recommended" amount. Have you seen that commercial for that Hulu online thing? DH and I joke about that "nope, their brains aren't mushy enough yet...they can watch a little more right now" :roflmbo:
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 11:26 AM
OK, BBL - Time to get the beast down for nap ;) :giggle:
That's what we call Ellie :giggle:
The finished longies and hat are SO awesome!
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:27 AM
I think it's better than putting up the lottery in HC
amyruth
02-12-2009, 11:31 AM
Half an hour? Oy vey! DD watches TV in the morning before I get out of bed and I am sure she watches more than 30 minutes before I am even awake.
Umm :blush: Our t.v. is on kid's channel pretty much all day! My 3yo is in preschool so doesn't watch until he gets home. The LO will play a lot but does have a couple of shows he loves, like Wow Wow Wubbzy. I honestly don't know what else to do around here in the winter with them! They are not arts & crafts type of kids. We will be outside and at the pool/playground all summer but winters stink. Lots of cold, wind, snow, and sick kids. :(
amyruth
02-12-2009, 11:34 AM
I haven't announced it anywhere except yahoo group, but I have a free handspun giveaway in my blog. I wondered if the condition is too hard, or maybe I have to do it another way? Like people write why they want it, and other people can vote on who should get it?
Oh, I hope this is not spamming.
That's really cool! I'd love some handspun. Luckily I will be getting a YYMN with some pretty handspun so I can knit it at least! :)
I got your Ponderosa! I had to start a project with it just b/c it is so pretty and I LOVE the way it's dyed. This won't pool at all! I should post a progress pic even tho I need to rip it back to the waist since I didn't wrap the short rows right (was late and I didn't read up on the directions!).
I don't know why I never drew the parallel of you being the yarnnoodles mama! :)
MollyJones
02-12-2009, 11:36 AM
I guess I missed it but how long do you let your kids watch tv in a day? Our ped told us half hour a day, but obviously I let her watch more tv than that. :giggle2:
I didn't really have guidelines before. Just whatever I said that day. Some days he wouldn't watch any... lately he's been watching A LOT b/c we've both been sick. It will be an hour when we get the TV back... I took it to the basement along w/ all the movies yesterday...
DS hit me in the face twice b/c I wouldn't let him watch Curious George. So... off it goes!!
Happy knitting today...and your household pretty much sounds like mine...sub Cheeto puffs for candy :mrgreen:
:roflmbo: Good to know I'm not alone!!
foxygoober
02-12-2009, 11:36 AM
Isaac puts a dvd in and it goes on over and over all day!
Little Bear Momma
02-12-2009, 11:39 AM
That is awesome Paula!! Completed my entry!! :D
foxygoober
02-12-2009, 11:39 AM
Most of the time he doesn't even watch the dvd's he just likes to have them on and then he goes and plays in his room
As soon as I turn them off he hears it and runs in to turn them on! Silly guy
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:42 AM
That is awesome Paula!! Completed my entry!! :D
:lostit: Thanks!
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 11:47 AM
Morning mamas! I will have a few minutes to chat while I am folding laundry before I have to head out the door. I have no WIPs and amazingly the laundry is actually getting folded :roflmbo:
I seriously need to find something to knit ASAP though...my needles are NAKED :reaction:
Oh no!!!! Not naked needles :giggle2:
celestialdreamer
02-12-2009, 11:48 AM
ok ladies, I'm out of here already. We need to leave to run errands and Alex is running around with no pants on and some serious bed-head hair :giggle: I'm hoping when I get back this afternoon I can cast on for a project, its been 24 hours since I knit something and I'm going through withrdrawal :blush: Have a nice day everyone! :goodvibes:
celestialdreamer
02-12-2009, 11:50 AM
Oh no!!!! Not naked needles :giggle2:
I think this may be the first time in over a year that I have absolutely *nothing* on the needles. I usually always have a few UFOs sitting around. Well, actually there is a pair of hideous longies that are 90% done that I ripped off the needles back in Sept and stuffed them somewhere...but those don't count :giggle2:
ok, now I am really leaving this time :giggle:
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 11:50 AM
I haven't announced it anywhere except yahoo group, but I have a free handspun giveaway in my blog. I wondered if the condition is too hard, or maybe I have to do it another way? Like people write why they want it, and other people can vote on who should get it?
Oh, I hope this is not spamming.
I think you should just pick the best answers and then do a lottery amongst them to determine the winner.
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 11:53 AM
I tried doing a zigzag short row yesterday which looked hideous. I just dont get how to avoid the gaps. I did the wwbn version of short rows and the last stitch of each row was very visible. I think maybe Ill try the wrapped version and see if that works and if not I think i may cry. I seriously ripped out just the short rows twice last nite.
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 11:57 AM
Oh and Saedra watches Sprout Ondeman alot. :blush: She watches maybe 2 hours a day?
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:57 AM
That's really cool! I'd love some handspun. Luckily I will be getting a YYMN with some pretty handspun so I can knit it at least! :)
I got your Ponderosa! I had to start a project with it just b/c it is so pretty and I LOVE the way it's dyed. This won't pool at all! I should post a progress pic even tho I need to rip it back to the waist since I didn't wrap the short rows right (was late and I didn't read up on the directions!).
I don't know why I never drew the parallel of you being the yarnnoodles mama! :)
:giggle2: I do hope it reduce pooling.
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 11:58 AM
I think you should just pick the best answers and then do a lottery amongst them to determine the winner.
which one are you referring, the one in the blog or the one that you enter for yourself?
Julie K
02-12-2009, 11:58 AM
I'm trying these short rows out next time (you have to adjust them a bit for longies, but that seems easy enough) anyone ever tried these?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yVikAvPuE4
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 12:00 PM
which one are you referring, the one in the blog or the one that you enter for yourself?
Theres two? I just saw the one on the blog. And thats the one I was referring to.
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 12:02 PM
which one are you referring, the one in the blog or the one that you enter for yourself?
Wait...where's the one that you enter for yourself :eyes:
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 12:03 PM
We watch a lot of Tom & Jerry On Demand...but if she is patched at least she is working on developing her vision while her brain turns to mush :mrgreen:
ladybenz
02-12-2009, 12:04 PM
:wave2:
Another question--I have some cashmerino (like debbie bliss, but a different brand, and I've lost the tag) I know it has a small amount of microfiber content, but if I were just to use it as a pocket to embellish one of the pairs of shorties about to cross my needles, do you think it would work okay? It matches one of the colors in gwion PERFECTLY. Your thoughts?
I know I'm always harassing you all with yarn questions, I don't mean to be a PITA, but I don't know who else to ask these things!!!
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 12:04 PM
which one are you referring, the one in the blog or the one that you enter for yourself?
and hold up...you've only been spinning for a year???
mlandorf
02-12-2009, 12:06 PM
THose felted woolies worry me. I have a pair of Zeus longies coming on PW...for the fall DS will be 15 months. Shall I worry?
alef
02-12-2009, 12:07 PM
:needcoffee:
Morning girls! I finished the Cabin Fever longies & hat set :)
Oh and we're pretty much not a TV house--I grew up without a TV, so I find it mildly irritating, unless it's something *I* want to watch, so it doesn't bother me not to have it on in the least, and they've never known any differently.
Hubby does let them watch motorcycle racing though. I guess that's okay. And when Joel was miserable with Roseola, I sat him in front of the tv with a tivo'd episode of american idol in order to keep him quiet long enough to cook his pancakes. :blush:
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 12:10 PM
Theres two? I just saw the one on the blog. And thats the one I was referring to.
Wait...where's the one that you enter for yourself :eyes:
There's only one, but I am planning to have 2 skeins done (so the winner can choose). I guess if the other is not taken, I can make the second one in March.
and hold up...you've only been spinning for a year???
Yes :blush:
I don't count the spindle time though.. LOL
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 12:11 PM
Wait...where's the one that you enter for yourself :eyes:
I want to know too:blush: :giggle:
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 12:12 PM
Thats so sweet of you Paula!
MatildasMum
02-12-2009, 12:12 PM
Paula - that is an AWESOME idea for a lottery. LOVE it. Now - who to nominate ...
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 12:14 PM
Paula - that is an AWESOME idea for a lottery. LOVE it. Now - who to nominate ...
Thanks! I like this better so it will go to most deserving person rather than just random people, yk.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 12:14 PM
THose felted woolies worry me. I have a pair of Zeus longies coming on PW...for the fall DS will be 15 months. Shall I worry?
Felting actually makes them work better, more bullet proof. They lose a little stretch so I make the rise about 1 inch taller.
shandi
02-12-2009, 12:16 PM
I haven't announced it anywhere except yahoo group, but I have a free handspun giveaway in my blog. I wondered if the condition is too hard, or maybe I have to do it another way? Like people write why they want it, and other people can vote on who should get it?
Oh, I hope this is not spamming.
What a great idea Paula :goodvibes: Free handspun yumminess :yummy:
As for TV around here, DS watches a bit in the morning usually, and then sometimes while I make dinner.
I've been trying to cut back a bit, and have him play with his toys or do some artwork type stuff or playdough though :)
alef
02-12-2009, 12:17 PM
The mailman just came :lostit: :lostit: :lostit: :lostit:
Gorgeous Ahuva! I love my Jill Draper handspun too!
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 12:29 PM
So... How's my yarn coming along? :mrgreen:
I think I spun about a quarter of the first braid, maybe more?
mrstkeller
02-12-2009, 12:30 PM
Beautiful yarn Ahuva!!!
Hey chicas. . chick question. Anyone knit leggings? And ideas for the size I should do for a 2 year old? She's average. . . I don't think I can use my 12 circs. . ???
devholan
02-12-2009, 12:33 PM
:hugs: Go to sleep Jessica!!!
Dev,
Isabelle is wearing her new dress today. :wub: DH loves it too.
Thanks Heather. :hugs: That ended up being a missed nap, but she's finally napping nicely (I think) now. I wonder at what age it's common to drop the morning nap? :headscratch: It's just 2 days of fighting it, but it is making me wonder.
OH I forgot to send this pic to Lauren, but here's her yarn that will be shipped today! :goodvibes:
I haven't announced it anywhere except yahoo group, but I have a free handspun giveaway in my blog. I wondered if the condition is too hard, or maybe I have to do it another way? Like people write why they want it, and other people can vote on who should get it?
Oh, I hope this is not spamming.
That is so wonderful of you, Paula!
mlandorf
02-12-2009, 12:36 PM
[QUOTE=devholan;6295535]Thanks Heather. :hugs: That ended up being a missed nap, but she's finally napping nicely (I think) now. I wonder at what age it's common to drop the morning nap? :headscratch: It's just 2 days of fighting it, but it is making me wonder.
Usually around 12-15 months. But some of it depends on how long they sleep at night. ANd when they drop their AM nap, they often move their second nap....so instead of a 11 and 3 nap they will do a 12:30 nap and it is usually longer than either of the separate naps.
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 12:41 PM
Usually around 12-15 months. But some of it depends on how long they sleep at night. ANd when they drop their AM nap, they often move their second nap....so instead of a 11 and 3 nap they will do a 12:30 nap and it is usually longer than either of the separate naps.
I just noticed your siggy...you're a pediatrician???
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 12:41 PM
Some yummy yarns here (http://hyenacart.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=106042)
c1sarena
02-12-2009, 12:42 PM
Beautiful yarn Ahuva!!!
Hey chicas. . chick question. Anyone knit leggings? And ideas for the size I should do for a 2 year old? She's average. . . I don't think I can use my 12 circs. . ???
I have knit babylegs for my lo, used DPNs tho!
Ahuva, awesome!! Ahuva and I had fun on our shopping trek to the LYS. Only prob, I ended up with all the yarn.:giggle:
Just started a hat for my DIL; she really wants something. Remind me how much I disklike making adult stuff!!
momtomy4
02-12-2009, 12:46 PM
Yummyness here again :)
Ok here is a somewhat better pic of the Bruce Longies, it is really cloudy and windy here today :(
Paula...i'm really liking your giveaway because reading the entries is so much fun!! (And, I'm getting neck exercise from nodding in agreement. lol)
I'm really struggling with knitting right now....I hurt my dang wrist again. :( Pout.
momtomy4
02-12-2009, 12:51 PM
the sun is peeking brb...
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 12:51 PM
Yep:blush:
How cool is that! I wish I had a pediatrician that CD's, babywears, and extended breastfeeds!!!:thumbsup: Sorry to call you out...now everyone is going to be asking you questions about their sick kiddos!!! :giggle: :hugs:
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 12:53 PM
Some yummy yarns here (http://hyenacart.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=106042)
That first MM is so pretty. I was just looking at my yarn earlier though and I have too much orange. :giggle: It is my favorite color but I don't realize how much I buy until it is all lined up.
Lyttlewon
02-12-2009, 12:54 PM
Paula...i'm really liking your giveaway because reading the entries is so much fun!! (And, I'm getting neck exercise from nodding in agreement. lol)
I'm really struggling with knitting right now....I hurt my dang wrist again. :( Pout.
Oh I am sorry! I was telling DH the other day that we are at a slight disadvantage because we do repetitious motion without any ergonomic benefits. I spend a lot of time sitting sideways on the couch nursing and my shoulder starts to hurt from knitting at an awkward angle.
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 12:54 PM
Awwww Dev...I'm totally in tears here :bighug:
momtomy4
02-12-2009, 12:55 PM
Ack I missed the sun, oh well maybe after they dry I can get a better pic..
momtomy4
02-12-2009, 12:56 PM
Those are stunning!
Thank you :)
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 12:56 PM
Paula...i'm really liking your giveaway because reading the entries is so much fun!! (And, I'm getting neck exercise from nodding in agreement. lol)
I'm really struggling with knitting right now....I hurt my dang wrist again. :( Pout.
I totally agree! I love checking the entries..
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 12:57 PM
Oh I am sorry! I was telling DH the other day that we are at a slight disadvantage because we do repetitious motion without any ergonomic benefits. I spend a lot of time sitting sideways on the couch nursing and my shoulder starts to hurt from knitting at an awkward angle.
:giggle:
Ellie nurses with me in our Lazyboy. She sits upright next to me so my arm is above her head and I try to knit like that but my arm gets sooooooo tired.
mlandorf
02-12-2009, 12:57 PM
How cool is that! I wish I had a pediatrician that CD's, babywears, and extended breastfeeds!!!:thumbsup: Sorry to call you out...now everyone is going to be asking you questions about their sick kiddos!!! :giggle: :hugs:
It's OK. I wish I had patients that CD (I have none:sad:). I love my patients that BF and I even have a couple extended BFers and babywearers.
devholan
02-12-2009, 01:00 PM
It's OK. I wish I had patients that CD (I have none:sad:). I love my patients that BF and I even have a couple extended BFers and babywearers.
It is wonderful to find a ped who's personal beliefs are along the same lines and vice versa. We love our ped, who is also a p/t ped so that she can raise her girls and BF'd them.
She's very cute in that I asked if she'd be flexible with the vax schedule when we interviewed her and brought the Dr. Sears version, so now she keeps it on the wall in her office. When we come in for a wbv, we sit down and discuss it. I love that. In fact, she told me the other day that we might not have access to the separated MMR when Jessica turns a year old, so we'd be ok to wait until after 2 years.
And she LOVES our CD's and wool.
Thanks for the answer about the a.m. nap. I don't think it's being dropped yet. I think I have a "parandera" (anyone else speak Spanish in this thread?) who'd rather be enjoying the world than sleeping.
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 01:01 PM
I get a little misty eyed hearing all this talk of extended bf :cry:. I so wanted to do that even though we had bfing issues the first year but S had other plans.
snappysara
02-12-2009, 01:03 PM
That would probably work. The legs have almost no felting so the skirt would probably be better. BFL felts way less so you could do the soaker in BFL.
Great thanks!
momtomy4
02-12-2009, 01:04 PM
I get a little misty eyed hearing all this talk of extended bf :cry:. I so wanted to do that even though we had bfing issues the first year but S had other plans.
Me too Jen, Sabella quit at 13 months and my son at 12 1/2 months. I fought with both of them but no go.....:hugs:
momtomy4
02-12-2009, 01:04 PM
We have an awesome ped too!! We love him!!
mlandorf
02-12-2009, 01:05 PM
It is wonderful to find a ped who's personal beliefs are along the same lines and vice versa. We love our ped, who is also a p/t ped so that she can raise her girls and BF'd them.
She's very cute in that I asked if she'd be flexible with the vax schedule when we interviewed her and brought the Dr. Sears version, so now she keeps it on the wall in her office. When we come in for a wbv, we sit down and discuss it. I love that. In fact, she told me the other day that we might not have access to the separated MMR when Jessica turns a year old, so we'd be ok to wait until after 2 years.
And she LOVES our CD's and wool.
Thanks for the answer about the a.m. nap. I don't think it's being dropped yet. I think I have a "parandera" (anyone else speak Spanish in this thread?) who'd rather be enjoying the world than sleeping.
She may be working on a milestone (walking?) as the LOs often don't sleep well as they are "preoccupied" with practicing:)
snappysara
02-12-2009, 01:05 PM
I get a little misty eyed hearing all this talk of extended bf :cry:. I so wanted to do that even though we had bfing issues the first year but S had other plans.
I think my DD is weaning too, sigh. Somedays I am lucky to get her to nurse 3 times from morning to night.
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 01:08 PM
Me too Jen, Sabella quit at 13 months and my son at 12 1/2 months. I fought with both of them but no go.....:hugs:
S quit at 11 months so luckily we were able to just go to milk rather then formula. Still made me sad as even through our troubles I enjoyed our "snuggle" time. She still has a fascination with breasts though for some reason so surprisingly enough I think she "remembers". She does ask for her "booies" sometimes but she just wants to mimic nursing.
My ped totally rocks too. Most peds would've told me to give up on bfing and just feed S formula because of the weight gain issue. He suggested formula to supplement but wasn't all like "you have to do this or im gonna call cps on you". Im so glad I had him because I dont think I would've made it as long as I did bfing her and in hindsight he was right. It wasnt a true bfing issue but rather she was just a pokey grower.
Oh my how cute are they. I have the colors to do sock monkey but haven't had the time yet. They turned out fabulous!
~Peach~
02-12-2009, 01:17 PM
Oh guess what Im getting??????? Not now but soon. This wonderful mama is holding MM Lady of the Lake for me :bliss: :lostit:. Im soooooo excited!
Mommyk8
02-12-2009, 01:20 PM
I got some MM Mystery Fall yarn coming to me. Wooo Hooo. I am in love with fallish colors right now.
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 01:20 PM
ETA: going to TV withdrawal today!! So is DS!! Good thing we were grocery shopping all morning to distract him. He was killing me this morning!! "Please I watch Wall-E? Please I watch Bob-the-Builder? Please I have candy?"
Obviously things have been VERY wrong here for awhile... :bagoverhead:
:roflmbo:
Back to this:
Eddie watches tv for a bout 1-2 hours per day. Some days much less, some days, at least 1 movie + tv. He tends to watch only Disney & I also include the PC with TV time. He usually plays on the PC on Starfall or playhouse disney for about 15-40ish mins per day, but We use Starfall like homeschooling, so I count that as educational.
Yeah same here with my older 2. They only watch PBS and DVDs, but they do watch more than the "recommended" amount. Have you seen that commercial for that Hulu online thing? DH and I joke about that "nope, their brains aren't mushy enough yet...they can watch a little more right now" :roflmbo:
I LOVE that commercial!
That's what we call Ellie :giggle:
The finished longies and hat are SO awesome!
Thanks! :D
Most of the time he doesn't even watch the dvd's he just likes to have them on and then he goes and plays in his room
As soon as I turn them off he hears it and runs in to turn them on! Silly guy
Eddie's usually like that too - although he'll sit for all of Imagination Movers & Little Einsteins. He loves the music!
I'm trying these short rows out next time (you have to adjust them a bit for longies, but that seems easy enough) anyone ever tried these?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yVikAvPuE4
OOoh, I like that! I want to know how to do the flip side though. :headscratch:
That first MM is so pretty. I was just looking at my yarn earlier though and I have too much orange. :giggle: It is my favorite color but I don't realize how much I buy until it is all lined up.
Mine is all variations of blue, green teal & brown. :roflmbo:
Mommyk8
02-12-2009, 01:22 PM
Some yummy yarns here (http://hyenacart.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=106042)
My yarn diet has suddenly come to an end. Last week it was Elliebelly and this week MM, and now I have some yarn ordered from a coop. Oh and my TIG coop order is coming in next week or two.:lostit:
Mommy/4boys
02-12-2009, 01:24 PM
I got some MM Mystery Fall yarn coming to me. Wooo Hooo. I am in love with fallish colors right now.
You beat me too it! I can't wait to see what it looks like!
alef
02-12-2009, 01:27 PM
Paula...i'm really liking your giveaway because reading the entries is so much fun!! (And, I'm getting neck exercise from nodding in agreement. lol)
I'm really struggling with knitting right now....I hurt my dang wrist again. :( Pout.
I get a little misty eyed hearing all this talk of extended bf :cry:. I so wanted to do that even though we had bfing issues the first year but S had other plans.
Me too Jen, Sabella quit at 13 months and my son at 12 1/2 months. I fought with both of them but no go.....:hugs:
:hugs: to all of you :goodvibes:
I think my DD is weaning too, sigh. Somedays I am lucky to get her to nurse 3 times from morning to night.
My dd2 went a few months like that :thumbsup:
You beat me too it! I can't wait to see what it looks like!
I know I can't wait. I need to finihs these shorties so I can get to DD dress and then I want to use the MM yarn. :drif:
aidan_madisons_mom
02-12-2009, 01:33 PM
Umm :blush: Our t.v. is on kid's channel pretty much all day! My 3yo is in preschool so doesn't watch until he gets home. The LO will play a lot but does have a couple of shows he loves, like Wow Wow Wubbzy. I honestly don't know what else to do around here in the winter with them! They are not arts & crafts type of kids. We will be outside and at the pool/playground all summer but winters stink. Lots of cold, wind, snow, and sick kids. :( have you seen the pattern for Wubzy?
:wave2:
Another question--I have some cashmerino (like debbie bliss, but a different brand, and I've lost the tag) I know it has a small amount of microfiber content, but if I were just to use it as a pocket to embellish one of the pairs of shorties about to cross my needles, do you think it would work okay? It matches one of the colors in gwion PERFECTLY. Your thoughts?
I know I'm always harassing you all with yarn questions, I don't mean to be a PITA, but I don't know who else to ask these things!!! I think it would be fine.
The mailman just came :lostit: :lostit: :lostit: :lostit:
Some yummy yarns here (http://hyenacart.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=106042)
:giggle: Stephanie has soo much yarn! Some of it has come to live with me. :giggle2:
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 01:35 PM
My yarn diet has suddenly come to an end. Last week it was Elliebelly and this week MM, and now I have some yarn ordered from a coop. Oh and my TIG coop order is coming in next week or two.:lostit:
:giggle: I have another $100 to go and then I can get my camera. Well, a tad more, but it should be within the next month. woot!
Then my yarn diet will be OVER! :lostit:
cadensmama
02-12-2009, 01:42 PM
I will help! I just want to see what it looks like.
:giggle: i doubt i'll have the money for it. but i still want to call stalking help until the last minute when i decide the money would be better spent right now on bills. a girl can wish can't she?
OH I forgot to send this pic to Lauren, but here's her yarn that will be shipped today! :goodvibes:
Well I got brave and dyed my yarn today so we will see how it turns out!
I Love the Sock Monkey Longies and another reason to be glad I don't have a girl!
Little Bear Momma
02-12-2009, 01:45 PM
Angela! Beautiful!!
Ahuva...that handspun it tdf. :drool:
aidan_madisons_mom
02-12-2009, 01:45 PM
ya myla!
aidan_madisons_mom
02-12-2009, 01:46 PM
thanks ladies.. Dh asked me if they were for Matthew ( questioning the ruffles) and I said nope for a swap. I got pain in yarn.. his response was oh. lol
"Just received this but have too much turquoise in my stash."
I had to check to see if that was Peach. :giggle2:
if I didn't already have it in roving I would be all over that!
Little Bear Momma
02-12-2009, 01:59 PM
So....who got it? It's gone. :giggle:
ladybenz
02-12-2009, 01:59 PM
Oh Angela, I love them!!!
And Ahuva, I am :drif: over that gorgeous handspun! Perfect summery colors!
I think the Romanator has an ear infection. I squirted some breastmilk in his ears (which at the very least made him laugh), made an appointment with our pediatrician for tomorrow morning and I'm planning on a long night tonight.
I love our pediatrician too, she loves our cloth and encourages my extended breastfeeding of twins. :D Of course I sought out the most hippie-dippy doc in the practice, we're a good match.
aidan_madisons_mom
02-12-2009, 02:03 PM
oh the ped I take the kids to rocks too.. He's about my age and single and totally in awe of cloth diapers.. he tries to put them back on after checking everything out but never gets them tight enough. Kudos to him though. lol :giggle:
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 02:11 PM
ya myla!
:lostit:
Our ped (who's since left) never put the dipe on tight enough either. And they were sposies. Now we see a different one, but I'm thinking about finding anouther practice. I don't care for the other men there & think our son should have a guy Dr unless he says otherwise. ;)
Little Bear Momma
02-12-2009, 02:15 PM
Hey Julie~It's here! TY sooooo much! :hugs:
kristineholland
02-12-2009, 02:15 PM
ok i just got my first yarn!!! it's a variation, i didn't want the white in it :)
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/kristineholland/IMG_2799.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/kristineholland/IMG_2798.jpg
bodiejake
02-12-2009, 02:17 PM
question for you guys. Someone got my semi custom slot with the peppermint patty licorice twist. It was for shorties/capris. She wants a medium with a 9" inseam. Doesn't that seem more like longies? Angela, I may need more of this yarn if you can do it. :yikes:
chicky
02-12-2009, 02:18 PM
ugh my hands are killing me
hopefully by saturday i will have most of these bottles filled i pray!
Little Bear Momma
02-12-2009, 02:19 PM
What are the other measurements Heather?
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 02:20 PM
ok i just got my first yarn!!! it's a variation, i didn't want the white in it :)
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/kristineholland/IMG_2799.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/kristineholland/IMG_2798.jpg
ooooooooooo ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
netgirl1001
02-12-2009, 02:21 PM
ok i just got my first yarn!!! it's a variation, i didn't want the white in it :)
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/kristineholland/IMG_2799.jpg
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr172/kristineholland/IMG_2798.jpg
oohh pretty!!!
bodiejake
02-12-2009, 02:23 PM
What are the other measurements Heather?
18" waist and 17" rise
kristineholland
02-12-2009, 02:23 PM
i'm excited!!! i just need my needles to show up!!
chicky
02-12-2009, 02:24 PM
18" waist and 18" rise
that sounds more like longies to me unless their kid is tall and skinny with long long legs
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 02:25 PM
YARN! :drif:
and yes, 18/17/9 are totally longies. Unless she's like, 38" tall.
And has a 14" inseam. LOL!
MicrobioMommy
02-12-2009, 02:25 PM
i'm excited!!! i just need my needles to show up!!
It almost looks like copper patina without the white.
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 02:26 PM
It almost looks like copper patina without the white.
Ooh, almost! CP has brownish though. I love that colorway as well. The Guinevere I mean.
Julie K
02-12-2009, 02:26 PM
Hey Julie~It's here! TY sooooo much! :hugs:
glad it got there! Hopefully in one piece wrapped up in its cozy blanket :giggle:
iheartruiner
02-12-2009, 02:27 PM
glad it got there! Hopefully in one piece wrapped up in its cozy blanket :giggle:
lol I want to see the blanket!
topazdodge
02-12-2009, 02:27 PM
my WIP. I couldnt wait to start on the skirt part so I stopped about an inch down past the waist band (a couple more inches to the short rows) and started the skirt, I really wanted to see what my verrigated would look like. I am in love so far! I am so excited for these woolies, I cant wait for her to wear it for her birthday party next sat... I dont think I will finish in time to lanolize it though will it be ok?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc270/icanonlyimaginehim/bnch%20o%20pics/021209_7179.jpg
Hey, you! I Love it!!! I think it will be fine to wear without lanolizing a few times, I would just check her diaper more often. It sometimes takes a while for me to get around to lanolizing woolies after I finish them for my dd. I guess that might be one of the great things about crochet and working with really absorbent yarn to start with, it's not totally necessary to lanolize at first!:thumbsup:
Oh, and on the skirty part itself, if you want to make it a little more airy or lighterweight, you can use a HDC, DC, or even TC instead of SC. And it will go faster too that way.;) And I know Rebekah does a DC (or whatever stitch she is using) and then a chain stitch, then the next DC and a chain stitch. I'll have to ask her again if she skips a stitch in between when she does that, it's been a while since she explained it to me.:blush: There are so many different ways to do it, you'll figure out what you like after experimenting a few times.
Speaking of experimenting, has anyone ever tried to do a shell edging on the bottom of a ruffle? I've had this idea in my head for a while now, but haven't tried it out yet. Maybe I should name my store 101 Ways to Ruffle your Woolies...:giggle:
So cloudy here. Now I know what the PNW mamas go through trying to get good pics, LOL.
Those are REALLY nice! LOL about the cloudiness, but at least we're getting the rain we need, huh?
momtomy4
02-12-2009, 02:42 PM
Ok mamas I need your help. A customer asked me to fix these for her, she doesn't know what happened, but I have never dealt with this before, so how can I fix them???
Okay a quick and dirty catch up from me, I got Viv down for a late nap so Lilley can make her Valentines cards without little hands helping (foam bookmarks with heart stickers on them -- she is SOOOOO proud of them).
The monkey longies look awesome! You did a great job.
My girls really only watch PBS shows, I was letting Lilley watch some Nick shows but she started calling people "boobs" from Josh and Drake so now just PBS and probably a lot more then they should (2-3 hours of actual watching). I usually leave the TV on though as I don't like it quiet in the house, and it is usually tuned to Food Network or HGTV when it is not kid tv time with the volume down pretty low.
All of the yummy yarn is killing me I've been on a yarn diet waiting for some of my co-ops to open some buys.
I also decided that I am going to start saving up my profits from knitting to buy one of the smaller CSA spots in from our local organic farm it is $200 but you get at least $10 worth of stuff every week from June to October (22 weeks). We plant a pretty big garden but it will be nice to get some new and different things each week to try (we get stuck in a summer veggie rut). DH is being a PITA about it and thinks it is too much money so I'm going to knit for our CSA slot and show him :neener:
PKat
02-12-2009, 02:44 PM
Ok mamas I need your help. A customer asked me to fix these for her, she doesn't know what happened, but I have never dealt with this before, so how can I fix them???
