Princess Bride socks

"Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch"  Life Lessons According to Regina





Don't you just love the movie "Princess Bride"?  How about knitting socks based on that theme?  Becky Green has designed sock pattern that was inspired by the characters from the movie and book.  It is a unisex sock.  Join the fun! Check out Solid Socks Group on Ravelry  I plan to knit for Buttercup--!

I also love that I can use solid color sock yarn that I recently found 'hiding' in my fiber closet! It isn't buttercup yellow though.

Another Valentine Treat

"Life is too short to waste time hating or disliking anyone"  Life Lessons According to Regina


I Truly love Kris Knits patterns!  I think I have everyone she creates!  This is one especially designed for Valentine's Day or any day you Heart something.

Finished Measurements : 10"x10"

Materials: 1 ball Lily Sugar'n Cream Solid
US #3/3.25mm needles
Tapestry Needle

Notes: I used a smaller needle size to obtain denser fabric for daily dishes.

Chart :



Note: Chart does not include the 4 seed stitch border on either side.

Month Two of Beaded Lace Scarf

"When in doubt, just take the next small step"--Life Lessons According to Regina

Finished January block!  I'm using handspun wool/silk blend.  The beads blend in toooooooooo much!  Might look for other beads that would stand out more--it would be a waste of time to place beads and not see them--don't you think?

February's knitting is here--Elizabeth Ravenwood Designs.

February pattern

ENGLISH MESH LACE PATTERN

#2. English Mesh Lace (multiple of 6 + 1 

Row 1: K1, +YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1; rep from + to EOR.

Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: Purl.

(N)Row 3: K1, +YO, K1, SL 1, K2TOG, PSSO, K1, YO, K1; rep from + to EOR.

(B)Row 3: K1, +YO, K1, (B)SL 1, K2TOG, PSSO, K1, YO, K1; rep from + to EOR.

Row 5: K1, +K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K1; rep from + to EOR.

(N)Row 7: K2TOG, +K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, SL 1, K2TOG, PSSO; rep from + to the last 2 sts and then work SSK instead of the SL1, K2TOG, PSSO.

(B)Row 7: K2TOG, +K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, (B)SL 1, K2TOG, PSSO; rep from + to the last 2 sts and then work (B)SSK instead of the SL1, K2TOG, PSSO.

Rep the above eight rows three times more (4 times total)

A Little Valentine Treat

"Life isn't fair.... but it's still good"--Life Lesson According to Regina


A squishy little garter stitch heart pattern that you can use in a number of ways. Are they tawashi’s? Why, yes they are! Coasters? Indeed! Mini washcloths? Most certainly!

materials:

worsted weight cotton

size US 8 needles

tapestry needle

instructions:

cast on 26 stitches

Rows 1-10: slip 1, (k5, ssk, k4, kfb) twice, k1

Row 11: slip 1, ssk, k3, ssk, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog, k2, k2tog, kfb, k1

Row 12: slip 1, k4, ssk, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog, k3, kfb, k1

Row 13: slip 1, ssk, k2, ssk, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog, k1, k2tog, kfb, k1

Row 14: slip 1, k3, ssk, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1

Row 15: slip 1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog twice, kfb, k1

Row 16: slip 1, ssk twice, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog, k3

Row 17: ssk twice, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog twice

Row 18: ssk, k4, kfb, k5, k2tog, k1

Row 19: ssk, k4, ( knit in front, yo and knit in back of same stitch), k3, k2tog twice

Bind off knit-wise. Fasten off. Thread ending yarn through last stitch on second garter ridge above, as shown to create a smooth edged heart. Weave in ends.

Simply notable.com. 

 

Super Bowl Foods!!

Are you getting prepared for the big Super Bowl party?  What foods will you serve?  What will occupy your hands as the teams battle it out on the field?  I'm thinking I'll finish up a couple of knitting projects and try to catch all those cool advertisements.  And Of Course, EAT!  Okay, here's a list of delish recipes which I'll prepare in my kitchen.

A little something that is low carb from Kalyn's Kitchen

A favorite with all dippers--from A Sweetpea Chef

Then there must be sweets to top off the day!  This recipe from Recipe Snobs

 

Pearls--Wisdom?

a pearl of wisdom

an important piece of advice

Usage notes: This phrase is usually used humorously to mean the opposite.

 

From this fruit of the sea comes

Pearls of Wisdom--totally opposite sizes--both found in oysters!  One perfectly formed, the other a misshaped disaster--nature working at its finest--thank goodness, no broken tooth!   

Creativity!!!

Creativity surrounds us and here are just a few samples of that!...................

 

Let's all be creative today!