December 22, 2006
So last night, after everyone else was in bed, I wrote a blog entry. Then my computer froze, so I gave up and went to bed.
Don't you hate that?
Yesterday was day one of the Christmas school holidays. Em decided to celebrate by burning toast and setting off the smoke alarm to wake me up. Only five weeks and four days to go until school goes back!
In knitting news, I started and finished Twinkletoes.
They don't look like much in that picture, do they?
But they look much prettier on!
They're a great knit. I knit them to gauge, and if I knit them again, I'd probably knit them a little tighter. The calmer has a nice stretch to it anyway, but they're a little floppy for my taste. Em loves them though.
She went to a costume party last night, as a Fairy Princess.
And she would have worn the Twinkletoes if I'd let her - fortunately I didn't as the party was out in the unfinished back yard. She has another party to go to tonight. If only I had half of her social life!
Then again, I'd probably just be tired.
The Lace Panel Sweater is inching along in it's progress. I've seamed the shoulders and knit the neckband.
As soon as I get over the Nundle sweater, I'll seam the shoulders and side seams!
I've gone back to working on the Spring Blossoms shawl. I've almost finished the eighth pattern repeat. If I was using Zephyr, I'd be almost done! But I'm using a finer yarn, and i really think it's too small, and I still have plenty of yarn, so I'm going to resist the temptation to cast off and keep going for at least one more repeat. Two if I can stand it. I'm at 792 stitches right now. We'll see how far I can get.
Twinkie hopes you're all enjoying the Holiday Season.
Really though, she's saying "I can't believe what you people will do to me for blog fodder!"
Posted by Donna at December 22, 2006 09:31 AMComments
Love the toes and the doe (or do you call female bunnies does?)
Gee, my girls only have 10 days off for Chrismtas here. I like your holiday break better! Or maybe not, then I would have to keep 2 girls happy for much longer.
twinkletoes is very pretty, and so is em! i've never tried rowan calmer but have heard very good things about it. twinkie looks very soft and comfy....
Posted by: debbie at December 22, 2006 12:57 PMThanks for your compliment about my top Donna!
You make such lovely things yourself... and Twinkie is ADORABLE!!
Zia :)
Posted by: Patrizia at December 22, 2006 01:11 PMThat is one big bunny! Every time you show her, I want one!
Janet
Donna,
Those Twinkletoes look great! You did my pattern a great honor. Do another repeat on the shawl; you'll be happier with the finished product.
xoxo,
Chloe
Twinkie looks so incredibly soft and cuddly makes me want to hug and squeez her. I had to laugh when I read you're counting down the days back to school, I feel much the same about my son being home. I love the colour of twinkle toes, they look great.
Posted by: Helen at December 22, 2006 06:55 PMHope all have a great holiday season even if Em has a social calender to beat.
Twinkletoes look great and Em models them so wel all that money has paid off with that.
Posted by: Tianne at December 22, 2006 09:25 PMAww, Twinkie looks so cute -- a big fluffy ball of cuteness! :) And Twinkletoes look very lovely!
Posted by: claudine at December 22, 2006 10:40 PMHappy Holidays Donna.. the twinkletoes look great! Naiomi seen them and asked if I was buying them for her..lol.. I love the lps.
Twinkltoes are so cute. Will Twinkie get some for christmas? (lol) Twinkie looks really cute in that pic. =)
Posted by: Kessa at December 23, 2006 01:00 AMAny package yet? I am cleaning my desk right now, and I have the receipt from when I sent it - Oct 30th! GAH! WHERE IS IT!
And, I went into my stash looking for some yarn, and I realized I included it in your package. *Sigh* I'm going to be upset if all that great yarn is truly lost.
Posted by: Cece at December 23, 2006 01:28 AMTwinkletoes are great! They were a fast knit, weren't they? I love Em's outfit! I really love the front of the lace panel - I'm looking for my next project (ignoring the lace cardi I've been working on for almost 2 years) and I want something with St St but some interesting details so I'm not bored to tears. Twinkie is just like a stuffed animal! I can't believe she let you do that to her!
Posted by: Evelyn at December 23, 2006 05:29 AMOh, the vacation schedules of just about everyone but the US! I'm jealous -- only got 5 weeks off for Christmas when I was in college, and I'll never get 5 weeks off again til I retire! Sorry it's a bit trying for you.
I'm sure petting Twinkie can calm a person down, though.
All the knitting is lovely!
Posted by: Janet at December 23, 2006 04:16 PMMerry Christmas Donna. I have tagged you for a "Weird about me" Meme.
Posted by: Annie at December 23, 2006 04:44 PMThe ballet slippers are adoreable and I'm liking the lace panel sweater too. Get it finished girl, it will look great on you.
Twinkie is so very , very cute!
Posted by: Janette at December 23, 2006 10:40 PMsuch cute slippers, they are totally on my list :)Have a great Christmas :)
Posted by: happy spider at December 24, 2006 07:17 AM
What is Twinkie getting for Christmas???
Posted by: Carol at December 22, 2006 10:59 AM