Kailen has a birthday September 27th

 It seemed to be a week long event. On Tuesday, his actual birthday, we took him to The Cheesecake Factory!

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He loved his Butterfinger Cheesecake.

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 Saturday, Kailen had some of the Boy Scouts over for a sleepover/gaming party.

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 I think he had a good time. (:

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On the knitting front!

 I made some bows for Daryn's friends.

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 I started designing my Owl Sock Kit pattern.

It will have two different owls on each side with branches down to the gusset. Then on the base, the branches will continue into a tree with roots towards the toe. 

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I cast on for Girasole by Jared Flood.

 

 I am using Cascade 220 Handpaint.

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 It really is a fun knit. I made Hemlock as well but I am liking this pattern a whole lot better!

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On my Nook

 I think this is a pretty good read although I am 1/4 way through. It's a bit predictable but still captures my attention. You can follow me on GoodReads as Jana Anello or Jknitsalot

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In my Hands

 I've heard lots of awesome reviews for this book. I am also 1/4 way through. It is a hard read because it goes back and forth between the story and the narrator. The parts that are creepy are extremely creepy. I think its worth it to get through all the footnotes.

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 In my bottle!

 You can really taste the raspberry in this beer. It has a good clean sweet taste. I wish I had bought the Pumpkin as well!

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 On the Stove

As it gets closer to Fall, I love to have all sorts of goodies in the house.

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 Real Kettlecorn and Peanut Brittle

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Beats store-bought any day!

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On the Flix

 The original BattleStar Galactica Season 1. This is AWESOME stuff. Brings back a lot of memories. 

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 Sons of Anarchy

I am definitely in love with this show. The characters are fabulous and the acting is spot on. Katey Sagal rocks it and is hot to boot! Some of the scenes are wicked harsh and it definitely is a jaw dropper. I'm only on season one and excited to get to the rest! This show is a triple A+++

Blueberries and Honey

The Bumblebees have arrived!

 

Blueberries and Honey Sock Kit

Exclusively by Knitting in the Red

Each kit comes with a skein of hand-painted platinum sock yarn 465 yards 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; Bumblebee sock bag; set of 7 lampwork stitch markers, Bumblebee sock pattern; natural honey soap; two samples of tea, Honeybush and Blueberry tea from Adagio Teas and Blueberry candy sticks! Each kit is $50 plus shipping. 

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The sock pattern has three lace bees on the front of the sock with honeycombs in the back. The honeycombs cascade down into smaller "beehive" pattern for the heel and continue down the front of foot.

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Kits can be ordered from http://www.etsy.com/shop/mist829430

If you have any questions please email Jana @ jknitsalot@gmail.com

 Jacob Sheep

I bought my first raw fleece!

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 Washing it was definitely not the easiest!

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 Took a few rounds!

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 I can't believe it's white! There was a lot of dirt and lanolin.

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 The drying process

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 A lot of wool.

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 Before carding.

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 I learned that the grey sometimes is called Lilac.

 Four different colors!

I bought my fleece at Never Winter Farms! The best farm around.

http://neverwinterfarm.com/1.html

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 Spun just a handful to see what it would look like!

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 And this is what I will make.

http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2011/05/18/jacob_damask.html

Very Happy with it!

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A little sock love! Pattern by Wendy Knits.

My first toe ups!

 Sock of the Month

Is here!

"Falling Leaves"

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              Also working on a beaded purse with my hand-painted silky merino

           

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                   A Lace Doily from Piecework Magazine

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Also made one of the Triana ruffle scarves. Knit one in a day!

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In My Cup

Thick Chocolate Lager

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In My Pot

Chai Tea is superb! Especially Dirty Chai!

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On My Nook

 

Very good book so far about paranormal occurrences.

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Get Zombified! "Zombification" Colorway

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"My Sunshine" 58% Superwash Merino / 42% Silk

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Dyeing day with my helper!

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A sunny day on the mountains. So pretty!

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"Blueberries and Honey"

Next Sock of the Month Club will be the colorway "Blueberries and Honey" A Lovely Blue mixed with honey tones. The sock club will come with a unique pattern with a lace bee with cascading honeycombs; lamp-work bee stitch markers and bee soap! The sock yarn is 464 yards! Enough for a Fall Shawl!