Sunday, May 11, 2014

YOP #19 Rainy Weekend

It has been raining pretty much, off and on since Thursday and is suppose to continue for a few more days....we had some sun on Saturday..and then the clouds rolled in and we had a thunderstorm with a massive downpouring of rain.  The Hubs got caught in it, as he had to pick up the lawnmower from the repair shop....it was not pretty...

I knitted most of yesterday, as I have a birthday gift to finish for tomorrow....I made a few mistakes, those damn Yarn Overs, but I fudged as best as I could, as I did not have to time to go back for two of them.....but I will say, I am beginning to finally be able to "read" most of my knitting....

Today I'll finish that....and the second clue for the MKAL came out, so may work on that...

Really weird...this big giant bee type thing kept flying past my window....it was like it was riding the air currents....it did it for about 30 minutes before the storm hit..I went outside and it kept doing it...it was strange...

I also want to finish a hat I started for Hat Day on Friday.....

Since I don't have children and my Mom is in Florida.....I get to spend the day however I want..(I know something different)...The Hubs will go out to see his mom...

So Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there in the blogosphere.....

2014 Completed Projects: 
Gift Cowl 1/3/2014
17/17 Hats for students (December/January 2014)
Chicago Mitts (1/15/14)
Take Two Cowl (1/11/14)
Take Three Cowl  (1/22/14)
Twin Cowl (1/23/14)  
It's a Flesh Wound cowl (2/3/14)
BOK BOK (2/23) Ravellenics
Rainbar (2/22) Ravellenics
Rainmitts (2/22) Ravellenics

Rainbow Pom (2/9) Ravellenics
Helmetbow (2/22) Ravellenics
Jasper Hat and Mitts (2/23)

Elegant Downton Hat for swap (3/16/14)
Leprechaun Tam and Beard (3/16/14)
Baby Jacob Hat (3/23/14)
Sockhead Hat (3/28/14)
Dr. Who Scarf (2/13/14)
Oliver's Hat (4/8/14)
Crochet Crown (4/6/14)
Crochet Mermaid Barrette (4/6/14)
Crochet Rose Barrette (4/6/14)
Bunny Hat (4/17/14)
Snake bookmark (4/28/14)

WIPS: Crochet:
Mission Falls Poncho: (Started 2006)
Round Ripple: (Started 2006 (?) Aiden)
Aran Blanket: (Started 2009): two panels done
Around the World Afghan: (April 2010): about ¼ done
Betty Shrug: I don’t know how long I’ve been working on this, but it only has an arm and a border to go.
Sunrise Sunset Afghan: this has been hibernating awhile, 6 squares done.Orange cotton wrap (started ?)
Tis the Season (11/10/13)
Tabard Tunic (NW Diss 2/1/14)
 Zelda Cloche


Knit:
Learn to Knit Afghan: (started 2010): 3 squares done
Knit the Sky (1/1/14)
Light in Shadows (1/14/14)
Tutti-Frutti Cowl (12/31/14)

Colored Wings (2/8/14)

Fire and Blood (5/4/14)
Sooper Seekret (4/3/14)

Socks:
Kai-Mei: (April 2012)
Faces in Wallpaper (Sept 2013)
Adele Socks (April 2013)
H's Everyday Socks (Jan 2013)  
Johnny's Socks (Jan 2013)

Scarves/Shawls:
Splashy Flowers: (May 2011)
Larry Stashbuster Scarf (2012)
Bags:
Beach Bag: (started May 2010)  Just needs lining sewn in
Misc:
Sunflower: (August 2012) Need a back and to felt
Water Bottle Cozy
 

Gifts/Charity: 
Owl for Rose
Hats for friend's babies
2 Stargate keychains
1 pair Stargate earrings  
1pair fingerless gloves

WIMs: Projects I have the yarn and the pattern
Sweaters:
Baroque Tabard Tunic
Test Pattern Sweater
Car Coat
Cowl Vest
 

Shawls/Scarves/Cowls 
Rockefeller
Wholehearted
West End Scarf 
Gathering Leaves
Alhambra
Petal Edge Scarf
Filippi Scarf 
Firefly Scarf 
Fraxinus 
Danube Cowl
Simple City
Fire and Ice
Multnomah
Leylines 
Holden Shawlette
Daybreak
Trellis Shawl
Bedford Springs Shawl   
 

Hats and Mitts
Hermione Hearts Ron
Nehalm Hat
Felicity
Stellar
Cabled Headband
Fetching  
Cayunga Hat and Mitts set
Preposterous
Ruffled hat and mitts
Evergreen Gloves
Sheepy Cuffs
Twisted Rib Mitts and Hat
 
Socks:
Memento Mori
Rubus
Siren Socks
Hey, Have I Ever Steered You Wrong?
Savory Lace Socks
Autumn Flame
Firebird
Rescue Me, Chin Boy and Show Me the Stars
Twin peaks
 

Bags:
Sarape Shopper
Pleated Purse
Circular Felted Bag

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's been raining here constant too but that's quite normal for Ireland at any time of the year but especially May. Hope you get the present done on time and enjoy spending your day however you want to.

Christine said...

Rainy days are always such a bonus for us knitters aren't they? We had beautiful weather here yesterday and are to have the same today... But rain all week...

The kids will be stir crazy by Tuesday!

Lucy Bowen said...

We have had rain here too. I have managed to do a good amount of knitting whilst the boys played. May even get to some more after the ironing!!

Kim said...

We have had lots more rain than usual here in rainy Seattle too--but today was gorgeous. My husband and sons put up the tarp/awning and we even grilled steaks and ate dinner outside! I think we have a mild sunny week on tap, but rain for next weekend. I hope you enjoyed your day and that the creepy bee took a hike.
xoxoo
ps: I am not a fan of those yarn overs right now either! ;)

Unknown said...

What was that bee-type thing? .. so weird .. I'm amazed that you managed to get a picture of it! Oh and don't forget to take a picture of the birthday gift before you gift it! ;-)

Minding My Own Stitches said...

We've had tons of rain too, but after a cold, windy winter all my evergreens have really appreciated the daily thorough soakings. The last two days were sunny and beautiful, now it's back to rain again.

Being able to "read" your knitting is a big step and will make a ton of difference. Very quickly you'll find that you can see where you've gone wrong and fix it before you're too far past. And it saves a lot of counting rows and counting stitches, I find.

Unknown said...

Good luck on getting the birthday present finished! Be sure to post pictures.

Sam I Am...... said...

They keep saying it's going to rain and it's dark like it wants to but nothing yet today but if I go out there and try to get some work done it will start pouring for sure.
You are busy like a bee so maybe it was a message? LOL!
Isn't it great to be able to "read" your knitting? I know exactly what you mean. IT must mean we've learned a thing or two.
Happy Mother's Day to you too...mother or not, everyone gets to celebrate!