Mainly because because I love both David Byrne and Brian Eno, and just because I can, here's Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, their most recent offering in it's glorious, streaming entirety.
Did you catch the two Simon and Garfunkel references in the first track?
The new record is amazing, and I've already got my tickets lined up to see David Byrne play Ann Arbor, MI this October. This tour is going to be extra special, since he's only touring the songs that he and Brian Eno have collaborated on. So yes, this means my three favourite Talking Heads records, More Songs About Buildings and Food, Fear of Music, and Remain in Light will receive pride of place! No, Mr. Eno will not be in attendance, much to my chagrin. I will just have to make do with the inimitable Mr. Byrne. The punishment, as they say, is not too bad.
It's a Something!
There's been lots of starting but not too much finishing round these parts lately. Here's the most recently finished Something:
It's a...swatch, but it's a special swatch! It's made from an odd ball of Heather's handspun, and while the wpi and exact yardage remain a mystery, it matters little because it's gorgeous. My fingers are crossed that I get the chance to play with more Heatherspun one day soon.
Now the question is, what to do with the swatch? Do I leave it as is, and sew it up, line it and give it a strap and call it a bag? Should I turn it into a clutch or a pouch? Should I felt it to within an inch of its life and then turn it into a similar accessory? I suppose I could leave it as is, wait for more Heatherspun to drop into my life, pick up the stitches and continue on as an amazing, eclectic and totally random scarf. I have no idea at this point -- perhaps I should just stash it away and go back to it later.
The other main finished object around here is the first of the FroggySox:
It's green, and it's fuzzy, and BOY, does that bit of alpaca make for a warm, soft sock. Number two's been put on hold, because I've had a Visitor from the Bottom of the Basket.
Remember this? You might not, because she appeared a while back and then disappeared almost as quickly. She did have a brief appearance in my last post, but she didn't really get the attention that she deserved. Her name is Penelo (Ravelry link):
All she needs is a foot and she's done. The pattern will follow shortly.
And here I am, mired once again in the middle of purple and green. There's another very special purple-and-green offering on the way, if I can ever get around to working on it. Must keep on track!
It's a...swatch, but it's a special swatch! It's made from an odd ball of Heather's handspun, and while the wpi and exact yardage remain a mystery, it matters little because it's gorgeous. My fingers are crossed that I get the chance to play with more Heatherspun one day soon.
Now the question is, what to do with the swatch? Do I leave it as is, and sew it up, line it and give it a strap and call it a bag? Should I turn it into a clutch or a pouch? Should I felt it to within an inch of its life and then turn it into a similar accessory? I suppose I could leave it as is, wait for more Heatherspun to drop into my life, pick up the stitches and continue on as an amazing, eclectic and totally random scarf. I have no idea at this point -- perhaps I should just stash it away and go back to it later.The other main finished object around here is the first of the FroggySox:
It's green, and it's fuzzy, and BOY, does that bit of alpaca make for a warm, soft sock. Number two's been put on hold, because I've had a Visitor from the Bottom of the Basket.Remember this? You might not, because she appeared a while back and then disappeared almost as quickly. She did have a brief appearance in my last post, but she didn't really get the attention that she deserved. Her name is Penelo (Ravelry link):
All she needs is a foot and she's done. The pattern will follow shortly.And here I am, mired once again in the middle of purple and green. There's another very special purple-and-green offering on the way, if I can ever get around to working on it. Must keep on track!
I've got five socks!
I have no idea how this happened, but I somehow ended up with no less than five separate socks all on the needles, all at the same time, all nowhere near finished. I have photographic evidence of the unfortunate situation I'm currently in:
From right to left, that's Domovina (Ravelry link,) the purple Trekking XXL sock that is still somehow nameless (but heading your way soon, so look out,) GothSock no. 2 (Ravelry link,) and the first of a pair of FroggySox (Ravelry link,) because I succumbed to the lure of New Yarn (I went camping and needed an engaging yet mindless project to take along. Also, I'm on a chartreuse kick.)
The astute members of my audience will, no doubt, see that something is slightly amiss. They will notice that there are only four pairs of socks documented above and not the originally stated five. I applaud you, astute audience members, for you are not wrong! There are five pairs, but I can't yet show you Number Five. This is because she is going to be the September pattern in Three Irish Girls' Sock Yarnista Club. I can tell you that her name is Eurydice (Ravelry link,) and that she's knit with Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Baltic Sea. Luckily, of the five wayward socks she's the closest to being finished.
And what did I do today, rather than complete (or even work on) any of these unfinished darlings? I buzzed around the city (in vain) trying to locate a wire soap dish (for those of you looking, there are none to be had in the Windsor area, and I am beyond annoyed by this fact. Anyway.) This means I'm off to spend some Quality Time with the socks. I'm attacking Eurydice first, and after that I'm just going to close my eyes and point to help me decide which to work on next. It's as good a way as any!
From right to left, that's Domovina (Ravelry link,) the purple Trekking XXL sock that is still somehow nameless (but heading your way soon, so look out,) GothSock no. 2 (Ravelry link,) and the first of a pair of FroggySox (Ravelry link,) because I succumbed to the lure of New Yarn (I went camping and needed an engaging yet mindless project to take along. Also, I'm on a chartreuse kick.)The astute members of my audience will, no doubt, see that something is slightly amiss. They will notice that there are only four pairs of socks documented above and not the originally stated five. I applaud you, astute audience members, for you are not wrong! There are five pairs, but I can't yet show you Number Five. This is because she is going to be the September pattern in Three Irish Girls' Sock Yarnista Club. I can tell you that her name is Eurydice (Ravelry link,) and that she's knit with Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Baltic Sea. Luckily, of the five wayward socks she's the closest to being finished.
And what did I do today, rather than complete (or even work on) any of these unfinished darlings? I buzzed around the city (in vain) trying to locate a wire soap dish (for those of you looking, there are none to be had in the Windsor area, and I am beyond annoyed by this fact. Anyway.) This means I'm off to spend some Quality Time with the socks. I'm attacking Eurydice first, and after that I'm just going to close my eyes and point to help me decide which to work on next. It's as good a way as any!
Polska mittens, ready for you!
They were finished and polished and posted kinda late last night because I was just so excited to get them out there, but it's true -- the Polska mittens (Ravelry link} have been released!
It's been a long time since I've done a mitten pattern of my own, and it feels good! Ok, that sounded a little dirty. You'll all forgive me my early-morning post-silliness when you see the mitten-type that is Now Officially In Production. Polska is going to have to be a little lonely for a while (poor mitten!) but the wait will be worth it. Trust me.
Mitten! Mitten!!
Would you believe that the Polska mittens pattern could be out tonight? I'm having a hard time believing it myself!
Stay tuned -- I'll post details as soon as possible.
ETA: Polska is up! I was so busy getting everything in order I forgot to post about it. Enjoy!
That's how they do it in Warsaw...
...or at least in Boleslawiec, Poland's Town of Ceramics. Yes, my European-folk-art-itch is being scratched again. (On a semi-related note, the title for this post has been unceremoniously lifted from a Martin Tielli song (lyrics here, scroll down.) If you are not familiar with Mr. Tielli or the band he was a part of--the Rheostatics--I suggest that you rectify this immediately. Yes, I am using parentheses within parentheses! Somebody stop me!)
I have another new mitten-in-progress to show you, despite not having knit a stitch on the poor Domovina socks since the last time you saw them.
This is Polska (Ravelry link,) which will eventually be a pair of Latvian-type colourwork mittens. It's the result of staring at my favourite mug (a piece of Polish stoneware) a little too long. I just love the folky colours and pattern; it's so simple and perfect. I can't believe how well the pattern translates in mitten-form!
The pattern for Polska will be put out there as as soon as possible (hopefully.) Mitten season will be here before we know it.
I just can't help it--I see the potential for mittens everywhere! Hopefully the next time you see Polska she'll be finished. Then you can be subjected to the Mitten That Snuck Up On Me While I Was Out For A Walk.
I have another new mitten-in-progress to show you, despite not having knit a stitch on the poor Domovina socks since the last time you saw them.
This is Polska (Ravelry link,) which will eventually be a pair of Latvian-type colourwork mittens. It's the result of staring at my favourite mug (a piece of Polish stoneware) a little too long. I just love the folky colours and pattern; it's so simple and perfect. I can't believe how well the pattern translates in mitten-form!
The pattern for Polska will be put out there as as soon as possible (hopefully.) Mitten season will be here before we know it.
I just can't help it--I see the potential for mittens everywhere! Hopefully the next time you see Polska she'll be finished. Then you can be subjected to the Mitten That Snuck Up On Me While I Was Out For A Walk.
You want New Sock?
I suspect that I burned myself out last month because it's been something close to painful for me to pick up the needles lately. This couldn't have happened at a more inopportune time, as I'm test knitting a new sock pattern and I CAN'T WAIT to make it available to all you lovely knitters.
This is Domovina (or rather, what there is of Domovina so far) posing with Oompah Bear. If all goes well I'll be releasing further pictures (and the pattern proper) within the next week. Fingers crossed that I can keep myself away from Final Fantasy XII and The Fall of the Kings long enough to meet my tentative deadline.
There's a new mitten on the way as well!
This is Domovina (or rather, what there is of Domovina so far) posing with Oompah Bear. If all goes well I'll be releasing further pictures (and the pattern proper) within the next week. Fingers crossed that I can keep myself away from Final Fantasy XII and The Fall of the Kings long enough to meet my tentative deadline.
There's a new mitten on the way as well!
Finished mitts, felted bags, etc.
Look what took forever to finish:
They're done! I'm thrilled. Now I can get on with the two new patterns that I'm working on.
The plan today was to work on my new sock pattern so that I'd be able to show a first glimpse here, but...it just didn't happen. Maybe it will tonight. Instead, I updated my Etsy shop with some goodies:
It's nice to have things I've made up for sale again. I know a lot of people have been interested in those little bags that I posted today. Here's hoping that they find new homes soon.
They're done! I'm thrilled. Now I can get on with the two new patterns that I'm working on.The plan today was to work on my new sock pattern so that I'd be able to show a first glimpse here, but...it just didn't happen. Maybe it will tonight. Instead, I updated my Etsy shop with some goodies:
It's nice to have things I've made up for sale again. I know a lot of people have been interested in those little bags that I posted today. Here's hoping that they find new homes soon.
Saving You from Second Sock Syndrome Since...Today.
I've got a special treat for you today, especially if you (like me,) suffer from Second Sock Syndrome. I've just listed three very special kits featuring three of my sock patterns in my Etsy shop.
What makes these kits so special? Well, there is only one of each available, and they all feature ONE completely knit sock. This means that should you decide to pick one up all you have to knit is the mate and you'll have a complete pair. If only all sock knitting worked this way!
The kits come in three flavours: Kethry, Flannery and Yukari. All feature one complete sock (knit by me and coincidentally the prototype sock used in designing and writing their respective patterns,) a copy of the pattern, enough yarn to make a second sock (and complete the pair) and the numbers I used so that you'll be able to produce an exact matching sock.
You can't ask for an easier sock experience! As I've been told that my sock patterns tend to be a little more complex than most, this would be a good opportunity to try your hand at one. The commitment normally required to produce a pair of socks is automatically cut in half!
Each sock is knit to fit US Ladies' sizes 7-9, though the lacy socks may have a bit more give to them as their patterns are stretchy. I can provide exact measurements or more details should anyone require them.
I'll post links to the kits in the sidebar to the right for quick and easy access. Remember, there is only one of each kit, so when they're gone, they're gone!
The Campus Scarf is Done, boys, and it's so lonely on a limb.
I can hardly believe it, but after languishing for over one year the Campus Scarf is done! The ends have even been woven in! I'm over-using exclamation points!
I ended up doing six full repeats instead of the pattern's recommeded seven, but the scarf is longer than its recipient is tall, so I figured the extra foot and a half won't be terribly missed. I think I might be even more excited about the scarf than its recipient is. I'm not surprised.
In other news, I am pleased to report that I will be finishing the thumb on Snowball Fight with Robert Smith mitten no. 2 this afternoon. One Xmas knitting project down...who knows how many more to go.
Also, I've started desgining again, and there is a new sock and a new mitten in the works, so watch out for those coming soon.
I ended up doing six full repeats instead of the pattern's recommeded seven, but the scarf is longer than its recipient is tall, so I figured the extra foot and a half won't be terribly missed. I think I might be even more excited about the scarf than its recipient is. I'm not surprised.
In other news, I am pleased to report that I will be finishing the thumb on Snowball Fight with Robert Smith mitten no. 2 this afternoon. One Xmas knitting project down...who knows how many more to go.
Also, I've started desgining again, and there is a new sock and a new mitten in the works, so watch out for those coming soon.
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