Legal Scams

I'm finally getting back to blogging after going on a computer-free vacation and resolving DSL issues once I got home. I am often glad that I tend to know more than the average person about computers. I called my service provider's helpdesk to resolve the DSL issue and they ended up wanting to charge me between $99.00 and $249.00, depending on the service plan, to repair the so called problem in my computer. I resolved the problem by re-installing the DSL software. It pisses me off that I pay for the highest speed and they want to charge me when their regular helpdesk can't solve the problem. I can't begin to imagine how many people they have ripped of already.

I'm working on several projects at this time. I still haven't decided on entering the fair. I ordered my entry forms and for some strange reason they sent me a duplicate set. Last year I had planned on entering and it made things much easier because I knitted projects that I was going to enter. This year I've been waffling so much that the time is almost here.

I casted on a sweater for my goddaughter. She won't be able to wear it any time in the near future. It is the Beaded Cardigan from Special Knits by Debbie Bliss. I love all of the designs in this book. This is my third sweater from it and there are a few more designs I would like to make.




I finished the first foot of another pair of Angee socks. These are one of the current pairs in the Sock Innovation Knit-Along. I'm using the Lanett I dyed using the immersion method that was on Monika's blog. I love the way the colors shade from dark to light. I dyed three colorways using this method and I'm so pleased with the way that these are turning out that I'm sure I'll be doing more.



I have a shawl to cast on and maybe one or two other items. I'll be knitting like crazy the next few weeks. With that in mind I plan to do better at documenting and posting my progress. If all goes well I'll have some Christmas presents out of the way.

Have any of you made gloves/fingerless gloves using sock yarn? If so, I'd like to know the pro's and con's as well as some pattern ideas. Thanks for your help.

Awards All Around

I haven't been blogging much so I was a bit taken aback when Melodye surprised me with this.


In turn I am nominating the following blogs:
1.Cici
2.Kathy
3.Theresa
4.Vera
5.Deborah
6.Acornbud
7.Monica

Here are the rules for the nominees: 1. Copy the award to your site. 2. Link to the person from whom you received the award. 3. Nominate 7 other bloggers. 4. Link to those on your blog. 5. Leave a message on the blogs you nominated.

I finally took a picture of Mr. Greenjeans sans blocking and buttons. It has been finished since before Christmas but I didn't have any woolwash to soak and block it. I ordered some a few days ago so I should have an FO sometime next week. This color is really hard to photograph so I am unable to get a picture with the true color of the sweater.


Last night I cast on Viveca from Book Twelve: The Walk in the Park Collection by Elsebeth Lavold. I'm subbing Debbie Bliss Merino Aran from the stash for the Silky Cashmere. The drape will be significantly different but it should a very warm sweater.

Ribbon-Edged Cardigan

Specs:

Pattern: Ribbon-Edged Cardigan Debbie Bliss Special Knits
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Needles: 2.5, 3.0 mmm Colonial Rosewood
Size: 12-24 months
Started: January 7, 2008 Finished: February 25, 2008.

Modifications: Worked shoulders using short rows. Did a one stitch full-fashioned decrease at the front neck shaping. No other mods necessary.

I haven't seen any of these made with the ribbon trim. I was going to add the trim but since I haven't found any I'll deliver it without to baby Gabby this weekend.