Sunday, January 4, 2015
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Winter Blast!!
The beginning of 2015 has been an adventure! We classify this start as Adventure #46--
It is a cold wintry blast in Central Texas! Of course, other parts of the country are having much the same weather. But, in Texas (!) we don't expect the roads to freeze over and lay down a sheet of ICE! The landscape is beautiful! The trees are coated with winter white--but, keep the ice off the roads please! Even 18 wheeler trucks weren't moving; there were skating!
Our cars don't have ice scrapers--next best thing to use----a credit card, but I found my Safeway card! It works on ice as well as discounts at the grocery.
And what do you do when you are 'stuck' in a hotel? We made lots of new friends who were in the same situation as we were; we swapped stories of the road hazards; 'which way did you travel from?'; but, I must keep my hands busy! I dug through my luggage to find this scarf, needles and yarn (lucky to find a yarn store on the road!!). I finished up this scarf the day before Christmas for the brown headed daughter--but, it was way too short. I undid the bind off row, picked up stitches, attached the new yarn and we're off and knitting!! The pattern is Mistaken Rib--easy to remember and work on.
I pray that you are safe and warm!
Friday, January 2, 2015
January 2: Beginning the New Year Right!
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? Sometimes I do--one year I decided I had too many UFO's and made a resolution to finish TWO UFO's before beginning a NEW UFO!--it worked!! The next year I had less UFO's.
This year in 2015--I'm making a resolution to learn a new technique a month! It doesn't matter what or how that technique is applied--just learn a new technique.
Up first--learning how to use that darn Magic Loop technique--Two Toe-Up Socks on One Circular Needle by Kristin Bellehumeur
Ok--I can knit two socks on two circulars! I'm happy I can knit socks period! And I don't have any trouble turning the heels. but, I've never done anything with that Magic Loop stuff-- so, let's start by buying the right needle for the project! 47 inches is best length of circular needle to buy for Magic Loop, as you will be able to use this length for any project, including two-at-a-time,
What new technique will you learn this month?
This year in 2015--I'm making a resolution to learn a new technique a month! It doesn't matter what or how that technique is applied--just learn a new technique.
Up first--learning how to use that darn Magic Loop technique--Two Toe-Up Socks on One Circular Needle by Kristin Bellehumeur
Ok--I can knit two socks on two circulars! I'm happy I can knit socks period! And I don't have any trouble turning the heels. but, I've never done anything with that Magic Loop stuff-- so, let's start by buying the right needle for the project! 47 inches is best length of circular needle to buy for Magic Loop, as you will be able to use this length for any project, including two-at-a-time,
What new technique will you learn this month?
Thursday, January 1, 2015
January 1--Ringing in the New Year!
What are your traditions for starting your New Year off right?
I've always heard whatever you do on the first day of the year, will be what you do the rest of the year--
Our Southern Tradition continues with food! of course! On this day, we must eat at least one spoon of cooked cabbage, black-eye peas and have some pork to insure good health and wealth. I love black-eye peas! the family not so much! But, they will indulge in the tradition just the same--who wants to tamper with that health-wealth thing!
Here is a recipe that makes black-eye peas taste absolutely delicious--in my book!
Good Luck Hoppin' John
4 strips bacon, diced
Other customs around the world include food as well:
So, here's to whatever your tradition or custom includes to bring in the New Year--
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
December 31: Ursher out 2014
New Year's Folklore:
Some customs and beliefs are simply passed down through the ages. Here are some of our favorite age-old sayings and proverbs.
On New Year's Eve, kiss the person you hope to keep kissing.
If New Year's Eve night wind blow south, It betokened warmth and growth.
For abundance in the new year, fill your pockets and cupboards today.
If the old year goes out like a lion, the new year will come in like a lamb.
Begin the new year square with every man. (i.e., pay your debts!) –Robert B. Thomas, founder of The Old Farmer's Almanac
So, whether we resolve to return borrowed farm equipment (as did the Babylonians) or drop a few pounds, we're tapping into an ancient and powerful longing for a fresh start
During the early 1970's, there was a saying that the old man goes out and the new baby comes in at the stroke of midnight. Our son (age 3-4) heard this and always wanted to stay up till midnight to watch the "Old Man" leave and see "The New Baby" arrive! Hence, he never stayed awake till midnight--he was always fast asleep by 10 PM!
Some customs and beliefs are simply passed down through the ages. Here are some of our favorite age-old sayings and proverbs.
On New Year's Eve, kiss the person you hope to keep kissing.
If New Year's Eve night wind blow south, It betokened warmth and growth.
For abundance in the new year, fill your pockets and cupboards today.
If the old year goes out like a lion, the new year will come in like a lamb.
Begin the new year square with every man. (i.e., pay your debts!) –Robert B. Thomas, founder of The Old Farmer's Almanac
So, whether we resolve to return borrowed farm equipment (as did the Babylonians) or drop a few pounds, we're tapping into an ancient and powerful longing for a fresh start
During the early 1970's, there was a saying that the old man goes out and the new baby comes in at the stroke of midnight. Our son (age 3-4) heard this and always wanted to stay up till midnight to watch the "Old Man" leave and see "The New Baby" arrive! Hence, he never stayed awake till midnight--he was always fast asleep by 10 PM!
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
December 30: Wrapping Up 2014
well, there it is! the end of another year--I can see the lights shining for 2015
We have taken many a journey throughout the year
and now it is time
to open another door to adventure
as we close out 2014
and walk into 2015!
Monday, December 29, 2014
December 29: What's Wrong With This????
The end of 2014 hasn't even come yet and I'm thinking well into 2015 for new projects! What is wrong with me? I haven't even finished the UFO's on my list and here I'm signing up with new projects--that will most likely become 2015 UFOs!! I'm blaming Ravelry! Yes, that has got to be the culprit. And then the Brown headed kid, Dr. Dawn, introduced me to Pinterest--now, that website is a real time suck!!
1) Colorworks by Debi --we are doing Mitts with Deborah
2) contrapposto--sock pattern by Claire Ellen and Heidi Nick
3) New Year Socks KAL-- pattern by Maria Rosa Spighetti
4) 12 Hats in 12 Weeks--pattern by Meagheen Ryan Designs (She donates 100% of profits to charities)
5) Vernal Equinox Shawl Surprise --this will certainly be a surprise if I finish! what a lovely shawl pattern though!
6) Okay--I want to take a trip from my comfy chair--first stop-- rock-the-kasbah by designer Cindy Garland
I should stop now!!
1) Colorworks by Debi --we are doing Mitts with Deborah
2) contrapposto--sock pattern by Claire Ellen and Heidi Nick
3) New Year Socks KAL-- pattern by Maria Rosa Spighetti
4) 12 Hats in 12 Weeks--pattern by Meagheen Ryan Designs (She donates 100% of profits to charities)
5) Vernal Equinox Shawl Surprise --this will certainly be a surprise if I finish! what a lovely shawl pattern though!
6) Okay--I want to take a trip from my comfy chair--first stop-- rock-the-kasbah by designer Cindy Garland
I should stop now!!
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