princessdeia

November 23rd 2005
Filed under General

My gallant attempt to have my Harry Potter scarf completed to co-inside with the releases of Goblet of Fire – failed miserably – hopefully, I can have it done by the released of the film of DVD

My progress with the Xmas Scarves is going a little better, I have now completed four scarves – two fishtail scarves, one Multidirectional Diagonal and one Little Leaf Scarf (I will post photos soon). However, I think I am stagnating a little (as well as constantly worrying that I am running out of knitting days), however to remedy this I have joined Who Wouldn’t Love a Handknitted Gift? Knit Along to get some encouragement and see all the lovely gift fellow knitters are making.

October 10th 2005
Filed under General, Swaps

I have been busy this weekend trying to stash bust – I think it is a quick attempt to clear space before next weekend. I nearly finished my second mini-sweater, however, I ran out of yarn
I have emailed MCA Direct as they still have the lot number in stock – otherwise, I guess I will have to have a slight difference in tone.

I am unsure if I will be going to the Knitting and Stitching Show, this weekend, I really want to go, but have a lot on this week and I unsure if I can go without spending a fortune. I have checked and I can get a ticket on the door on Saturday if I decided to go. I have been looking at some of the website that are exhibiting and I have seen loads that I want to buy.

I was thinking of getting more Hipknit Silk, as it knits up so nicely and they always have amazing shades on their website, however, I was unsure what to make with it – until I saw Glampyre’s new design I think this will look amazing in one of the bright pinks – like Lipstick, I can’t wait for the pattern. My “summerâ€? top is coming along great – yet another project, I would like to finish this week.

I signed up for “another weasley knitalong” weeks ago and started my scarf almost straight away, yet I have get to do any more, I have done the second of the gold stripes, the pattern asks for 13 so I have long way to go. I would love to have the scarf ready for the movie release, so it is yet another think I want to complete this week.

Just when I was starting to get organized and stop procrastinating, a received another little goodie from my SP, and my good intentions have gone out the window. In yet another beautifully wrapped parcel (I torn this one before taking a photo), was Kevin Smith’s book – something that has been on my Amazon Wish List forever. Now I am too busy reading to knit.

August 24th 2005
Filed under General, Sweaters

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I signed up for the Another Weasley KAL, I am going to wait until Saturday to start as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is on Sky Movies – and even though I’ve seen it a million times, I thought it was so perfect to start the scarf then.

In other news I have started my Mum’s twin set – that is going to take a long time to knit, I am knitting the sweater on circular needles – knit stitch all the way – so I am hoping it will be a little quicker… if it goes well I think I will final invest in those Denise Inter-changables I have been dreaming about.

August 22nd 2005
Filed under General, Swaps, Sweaters

I haven’t been feeling really well – so haven’t been on the PC to update. All the time in bed has meant I have had loads of time to knit. The No-Longer-Looking-Anything-Like-Marco Sweater (NLLALM) is looking really good – I have done about 4 inches of the front now and the cables are looking amazing. i set the cables in three stitches of purl as the enhances the chunky 3×3 rib. Now I am thinking it looks more like a cabled version of Leo from Knitty – the other pattern I was thinking of knitting.

Yesterday, I went to Hobbycraft – I heard they had a limited range of Rowan and wanted to check it out – really I was hoping I could get some Kidsilk Spray or Kidsilk Night, as I think it will be prefect for some autumn projects I am planning. However, all they sold was Rowanspun 4 ply. I did however, get some Paton’s Fab (cheap acrylic) in Scarlet and Gold – perfect for a Prisoner of Azkaban version of the Gryffindor Scarf – I was hoping to sign up to the Another Weasley KAL – but I think I might be a little late.

My Spoilee for Secret Pal 5, has just gone on holiday for two weeks- so I had to send her final package now (hopefully she got it before she left). I have had so much fun with the experience – I had to sign up for SP6… I also love this button, as it reminds me it is almost Halloween – and my birthday.

July 17th 2005
Filed under General

Not much knitting has occurred – mainly as I have spent the last 24 hours reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (don’t worry no spoilers here)! Last week, I finally managed to finish both scarves I was making – however they need blocking before I will post photos.

I have also finished the main part of the Mini-Sweater, I never did find a great colour for the border – now that it is complete, I am not sure whether the sweater needs it… but the edge is a little messy – so I think I will need to do a a crochet border or something.