I'm Back!!!!!

You might have wondered where all the knitterly goodies have gone.. Well I have been working on something huge! 

 

I have been designing and teaching! 

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This monster was knit in the round without having to seam.

I think Caiden likes it!

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My first lace design!

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I am also setting up my online store to sell beautiful hand-painted yarn!

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I offer vibrant colors and different fibers including handspun.

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Merino/Silk

"Carolyn on my Mind"




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"Pixie Hollow"

400 yards of Superwash Merino





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"Crushed Grapes"

I even carry Aran Weight, perfect for mittens and sweaters!

"Mermaid Lagoon"

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Loads of stitch markers.

AND

Row Counters

These are fun to make!

 You can find all these goodies in my online cart.

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I worked on a scarf with my handspun

 

Was a gorgeous day! I love working out on the deck! The wildlife is amazing!

These little finches love those finch socks! They are so pretty!

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Do you think I have enough yarn to hand-paint?

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I was also very inspired to restore this beautiful Antique Afghan

Turned out to be a California King

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On My Shelf

I love the way the author describes the knit store owners display of yarns. Sounds gorgeous just from the description.

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In My Pot

I recently discovered Teavava at a local mall. Even though the tea is pricey, it's the best tea I've ever tasted. I bought a half pound of chai blend and some German Sugar to go with it. Fabulous stuff!

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In My Glass

This is GOOD STUFF!

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A few of my favorite things!

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 The garden is certainly growing!

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And the oldest is driving!

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 After a big storm.

Camping = Knitting

Camping at its best!

Started a Farmer's Market bag.



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Also started another lace shawl.

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I can even knit by lantern light (:

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Progress before I ran out of yarn.

But I did get a lot of knitting done.

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Getting ready for The Market

On my wheel

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Off my wheel

Lace



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Plying on the spindle

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Awesome colors!

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"Ginger Leaves"

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Yes, I take my knitting everywhere!

Camping at Kellogg Creek

I love camping!

In Boy Scouts, for every event, there is a rose and there is a thorn.



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I'll start with my personal thorn. (:

This is the trail to the bathroom. (Note the 3 foot steps)

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Or, if you don't like the steps, you could take this lovely path of hidden stairs that goes by that creepy shed/house in the background.

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Ryan taking in the whole concept of this bathroom. Later we observed that there was blood everywhere in that bathroom. Suffice to say, we chose to use the porta-potties.

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My Rose.

Sitting around the campfires.



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Nature is just awesome.

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Lots to find and do.

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Kailen caught a sunfish.

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Great people to spend time with.

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Troop 241

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Collecting rocks

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The boys fire. Kailen was grubmaster for breakfast.

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Neat little cabin for the kids to play in.

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Camping sure wears you out!

Caiden's Big 6!

It's a Spongebob Birthday!

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Lots of presents

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A new Leapster Explorer!

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He loved his bike!

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We had a great time bowling!

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Chuck E. Cheese too!

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Prizes

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Dinner at Joe's Crab Shack

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Cake Time!

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The cake lighting ritual.

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Fabulous 6th Birthday!

I love you Caiden.