lindsey marcella

First Socks!

I could also title this post Clown Socks, but First Socks seems nicer! I finished my first pair of socks last night. I had finished the first sock in August, but the second sock waited patiently until I finished my chevron scarf. These were a learning experience, and mistakes and all I still love them.

 

I used sock yarn I won from Whip Up 2 years ago (!), and a #2 40 inch long circular needle. I was going to do two at once, but needed baby steps with the long circ. I actually knit the leg inside out for both socks by accident, but was able to right everything before I knit the heel. The only major problem I had was on the first sock, which is on my left foot in the photos.

 

The instructions told me to pick up and knit 16 stitches, but that more may be necessary due to the length of the heel. I took that to mean I should pick up every single stitch. Whoops; that made the gusset area huge! You can see in this photo the floppy bottom of the sock farthest away.  I realized what I did wrong so I was able to fix everything when it came time for the second gusset. I am still happy with them though, and have already started a new pair!

And I'm trying two at a time! With this reference of course. I got mine from the library, but it's pretty inexpensive at Amazon.

The Chevron

 

Here it is. This picture was taken outstde but with the flash, and it's the most accurate representation of the colors. One skein of Koigu was pink with a tiny bit of blue, and the other skein was bleu with a little bit of purple. Started mid August, completed October 17th. I am proud of this little scarf. If I made a mistake, I went back and fixed it. I blocked it to size, and it's so soft. I've already worn it out today but didn't really get a good picture of it on. Here's one, but it's really just to show size:

 

I think 60 inches is perfect for this one. I can wrap it around once, twice, wear it like an ascot or tie. I'm so glad I actually made this!

Pretty 'n Pink

 

I've got a little cold, so I've spent more time than normal knitting. Last night I finished my chevron scarf. I was a little nervous it would be too short since I only used one skein of each color, but blocking did the trick! This was the first time I've ever had to use blocking to get my project to do something, and boy did it work. I just rinsed it in a water bath and layed it down on some towels to get it to the right width, pulling a tiny bit as I pinned. It wound up being about 60" long, which is perfect for me. I can't seem to find my yarn needles though, so no pictures of it today. Hopefully tomorrow I can get out and buy a new one and weave in the ends.

In the meantime though I started something new. I've had this yarn since August and started this knit about 4 times. Most were started in FL at night, and I wasn't paying enough attention to the pattern so each time it got ripped out. This yarn is gorgeous. It's worked 2 strands all the way through. The color is a great bright pink which didn't photograph well in my room. Anyone know where I got the pattern? I've had it bookmarked ever since it appeared on a site last spring. Anyone else take notice to it?

I've also started swapping out the summer for the winter here. Clothes, candles, etc. It can be a big project but I've already done most of it. I'm a little sad though. I really do prefer summer...so it's sad seeing these things boxed up. Maybe my new scarves will help!

i love to paint

 

Just with a different palette! How cute is this Marimekko eyeshadow? They have a blush compact too. This one is called Poppy Bloom, and can be found here (link to my mom's site).

visitor

 

He decided to stop by our apartment stairs. And he stayed long enough for me to grab my camera!

gone rodeo'n

*disclaimer* Please skip this post if you like the rodeo.

Yep. I went to the rodeo last night.

 

I have never been to the rodeo before. I did not think I was a rodeo girl. Did last night change this thought? Nope! But it was entertaining. Derek's friend got free tickets so we got to go. We even got "VIP" passes too. That meant we could go upstairs before the event started and get free popcorn and nachos with no cheese. I wore a cute brown t-shirt dress and the boots that are currently on my banner to add a little 'country'. Boy was I ever underdressed though! I didn't realize I had to have actual cowboy boots, a cowboy hat, Wranglers, teased hair, and blue eyeshadow. I'm not trying to be mean...that was really how it was! I was definitely the outsider.

 

See? There's me and Derek. See the guy staring at the camera too? He was into the rodeo. And people all around were keeping score. I didn't even know you could do that. I thought you either stayed on the bull or fell off. Guess I was wrong. The bulls were very cute, although I don't necessarily think they were having a good time. Who would with ropes tied around you? We left before the championship round, so I don't even know who won! It was an interesting night! To think this went on in downtown Columbus.

happy birthday!

 

For Jessie. What present isn't made better by Martha tissue and ribbon? Inside there's a covered pencil holder with makeup inside. Eyeshadow, lip gloss, nail polish; fun stuff! And I'm allowed to blog about it before we go to lunch bc she doesn't read this, so I'm not spoiling anything. Happy B-day!

Success

 

I think the Crafting 101 session last night went really well. There were some really beautiful felt creations made, but did I get pictures? Not with my camera that was in my purse...that was in the car! I packaged up 3+ projects in each of these Martha bags. I bought the bags before I really had a craft in mind. These bags would've definitely worked in a smaller size, but I think they were still cute! One of my favorite things that I made out of the kit were flower bobby pins. Easy and practical!

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