Twi-madness

Well it's starting again. That certain bit of Twi-madness that comes over you in the final weeks before a movie premiere or DVD release.

For those of us with our heads in the sand (or without teenage girls at home), the Twilight Saga New Moon DVD release is coming - at 12:01 AM on March 20, to be exact. Yes, I've pre-ordered my copy. Yes, I'll buy more than one - different collector's editions, you know.

Like I txtd our teenager today -- U. Me. Way too many tweens up after bedtime. 10pm fri 3/19 release party. B there r b square.

Yes I'm a TwiMom, and proud of it!!!

Knitting Anywhere for Knit A Square!

Had to share - I submitted a "knitting anywhere" picture on the KnitASquare site and it's been posted :0)

Ravelympics casting on

Well silly me, I managed to inconvenience our 15-yr-old enough to take my picture during the Opening Ceremonies/Mass Cast on, but neglected to post it!  Getting old really stinks, I'll tell you.  Anyhoo, here I am casting on the red/white/blue/TeamUSA hat for KAS, with my constant companion on my lap, our poochita Kari, as well as my overloaded knitting bag and my ready-and-waiting stash (also viewable behind my chair).  Notice the new Knit-A-Square shirt that arrived on Thursday, just in time. 

Go Team KAS! :-)

Molly Weasley housecoat sweater

I finished my first sweater -- admittedly, it's an acquired taste, inspired by Molly Weasley's housecoat that she wears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.  You can see her in it when Ron, Fred, and George rescue Harry and break him out of his room at Privet Drive in the beginning of the movie.  I've seen some patterns for the sleeves online, and was searching for a thrift store robe that I could attach them to if I ever made them, and then I ran across a pattern at ravelry.com for this sweater by Shellie Cain, and knew this was the one.

Of course, I'm forbidden to wear it outside of our home, per my husband and eldest daughter. ;-)  The sleeves are actually a bit drafty around the forearm, due to the open crochetwork.  I may have to make a second version with an inner sleeve attached... hmmmm....

Anyway, here it is, in all its Molly Weasley glory! :-)

 

Ravelympics finished items

Well, I finished two double-double crocheted hats during the opening ceremonies, and then I started a go-over.  That one may take a while!

I have to say, I LOVE THIS HAT PATTERN by Kathy North!!!  It's very quick and easy, and oh so warm.  The variations are endless -- you can change the size by increasing or decreasing, or changing hook size.  You can change the color pattern by using solids, or only one color, or variegated or ombre colorways by themselves or with solids. The choices are endless.  Thank you, Kathy North!!!

Red, white, and blue in honor of team USA

This one is made with Red Heart Mexicana colorway, plus red and Windsor blue as well.

Ravelympics/KASlympics ravatars for TeamKAS

Here are the ravatars for our Ravelympics/KASlympics TeamKas members, courtesy of my teenage daughter M.:

Alison:

bellalou:

Dawn:

Diane:

Jeni:

Jeanne:

EricaTheGreat:

Erica:

Sue:

squareaday:

Rona:

Kyla:

jow1306:

SassySean:








smbarr:








ramblinroo:








RhondaH:



 

Squares Squares and More Squares

The December challenge at Knit-A-Square was to make red squares, in remembrance of World AIDS Day.  I pledged five, and here they are:

Saint Theresa’s Prayer

I was reading through Kathi Lipp's blog today, and she has this posted on December 31, 2009.  It was just what I needed, of course  -- funny how the Lord brings you just what you need, exactly when you need it, if you'll only open your eyes/ears/heart to it! :-)  I printed it out and hung it next to my monitor, where I'll see it every day.

 

Saint Theresa's Prayer

May today there be peace within.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

.It is there for each and every one of us.

Ravelympics

Hi everyone! I just came across the Ravelympics group over on ravelry.com, where fingers will be flying during the winter olympics starting in 30 days – anyone want to get a Team KAS together, so we can join hands (and hooks and needles) around the world making squares while watching the olympics? :-) I've posted this to the KAS group on ravelry, and the KAS forums as well.

Mini KAS Square Ornament - Free Pattern

Mini KAS Square Ornament - Free Pattern

(pattern only, tutorial below)

US size 8 knitting needles

US size G crochet hook

Worsted weight yarn (used Red Heart Super Saver, it holds its shape well)

Cast on 10

Row 1 through 4:  Knit

Row 5:  K2, P6, K2

Row 6:  Knit

Row 7:  K2, P6, K2

Row 8:  Knit

Row 9:  K2, P6, K2

Row 10:  Knit

Row 11:  K2, P6, K2

Row 12 through 15:  Knit

Row 16: Bind off but leave last loop on the needle.  Slip loop from needle to crochet hook.

Chain 21.

Form a loop with the chain, and slip stitch into the base of the chain to close the loop. 

Finish off, cut yarn, weave in ends.

Enjoy!

***Mini KAS Square Ornament TUTORIAL***


US size 8 knitting needles
US size G crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (used Red Heart Super Saver, it holds its shape well)

Cast on 10

Row 1 through 4: Knit

Row 5: K2, P6, K2
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: K2, P6, K2
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: K2, P6, K2
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: K2, P6, K2

Row 12 through 15: Knit

Bind off but leave last loop on needle.

 

Slip loop from needle to crochet hook.

Chain 21.
Form a loop with the chain, and slip stitch into the base of the chain to close the loop.

Finish off, cut yarn, weave in ends.

Enjoy!

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