For Me Mum

I've been meaning to get a more sufficient start on this sweater in order to make a more enlightening WIP post, but for some reason, I allowed myself to forget all about this one.


It's a cute little t-shirt from Knit Simple that I am knitting for my mother. Buttery Yellow, upon her request. :) But check out that picot edging. Who can resist a picot edging? Anyway, it's pretty mindless knitting, which is most likely why I've been pushing it aside in favor of lacy goodness.

Ah, lacey goodness. Icarus is coming along slowly. :)

Also, I've run into some new fiber!

4 oz. Icelandic Roving:


4 0z. Hand-dyed Montadale Top:


and felting wool for needle felting:


I'm excited. As you can see, I've already started spinning up the Icelandic! :)

Oh yeah...and one more thing:


Awwwwwwwwwww........

Icarus The Ambitious

Well, having cast off my Swallowtail Shawl, I simply could not wait to start another triangle shawl. This time, I'm working on the Icarus Shawl, which is also an Interweave pattern. So far, the pattern is incredibly simple and I like that about it, but I am a little bit worried that it will begin to bore me after a while. :( I sure hope not, because FOs feel really good!


I also wanted to tell the world another thing I'm pretty exited about. I bought a new book called Sweet Needle Felts. It's only the cutest needle felting book I've ever seen...and it seems like it is really useful. I tried to teach myself needle felting, but never got good at it. I was just sort of doing it "blindly." I think having a few patterns and clear plans with illustrated instructions will be a good way to develop my skills. Before I was just sort of...I don't know...poking fiber with felting needles with no real idea of what I was trying to make.

I'm making steady progress on my Cosplay for Anime Central. Here's a sneaky shot of my progress:


Yeah...it's still a secret! Because it's fun for me! lol ^.^ ((alter ego speaking: if you go to my flickr page, I've already completely spilled the beans...I couldn't help it.)) If I have time after everything is complete, I am going to try to make a themed bag to match and possible a NEEDLE FELTED PLUSHIE!!!! ((that will, of course, depend on whether or not I can master the needle felting arts within the next 31 days! The con is in 30 days! I can't believe it!)) Wish me luck!

I will be reporting back eventually. :p

Oh, and just so everyone knows, Mike Gravel is attempting to win the Libertarian nomination and needs the support of the many like minded individuals out there! Spread the word, buy/read his book, and make a donation! If you can...and if you want to, of course. We are planning to make a nice donation very soon and will also buy a copy of Citizen Power to donate to our local library because even if he doesn't become our President, the National Initiative for Democracy (if you haven't voted online yet, check it out...if you think it's wonderful, cast your VOTE!!!!) is a great piece of legislation that will empower the PEOPLE to make laws. I don't like to get all political often because I can tend to be unflinching in my opinions and I don't really like to push on people. That is why I say, "If you support/like Mike Gravel, check these things out and help if you can!!" I know that many people who read my blog have at least mentioned that they liked Sen. Gravel. So, I figured it was a safe place. :)

That's enough of that, though. This is a personal knitting blog, after all.

PS--My puppy is wonderfully adorable...but bites me to show her affection. Hmmmmm......

Swallow The Tail

My Swallowtail Shawl is finished and blocked into pure loveliness.



I remember thinking of how soft and light the yarn I chose for this project was as I was working on it, but now I'm even more amazed. It feels like NOTHING...like a spider's web (but not in a creep-me-out, heebie jeebie, way...in a wonderful way). I can't help but fantasize about my own handspun someday feeling like this.

There is some sad news in my family. My Uncle Gerald (who is my grandfather's big brother) died recently. Max and I are leaving tomorrow night to drive down to Southern Illinois for the funeral. He lived a very long life and almost made it to 100, but it was time. You know? Sometimes it's just...time.

I'm excited to make the trip down there and see my grandparents, but I do wish the circumstances were different.

Cosplayin'

ACEN is 41 days away! I'm working very hard on my cosplay! I still have a lot to do, but I'm excited about it all!


I may continue to post little hints here and there, but the full reveal will come after the convention!!!! ((note that I am trying to be mystical when there is a huge chance no one will know...or care...about who the character is...whatever. I enjoy secrecy. It's part of my nature).