Mrs. Straight Needles

Finished!!!

2008-04-25T18:40:00.003-05:00

My pal's scarf is DONE!!! I hope she likes it--she said she didn't know how to crochet and since she is such a good knitter, I decided to crochet a lacey, cotton, denim friendly one that is hopefully light enough for the spring/summer chill--I packed up lots of goodies and it is leaving tomorrow to go across the big pond:):):)

Yarn Choice for my Pal:):):)

2008-03-28T10:05:00.002-05:00

I purchased some cotton yarn that was hand dyed in Chile at my LYS for my spoilee!! I love the color and the twist is nice--It is called Araucania Pomaire--I asked her whether she would prefer a scarf for spring/summer or a warmer one to put away for winter and she said she would prefer one for now---I also made the decision to crochet it!!! She mentioned that she doesn't know how to crochet and she is a very accomplished knitter, so I thought that she might appreciate something different, since I can do both--I hope she likes it--Here is the yarn!

Dress Knitting!!

2008-03-28T09:59:00.004-05:00

When we went to visit our new grand daughter recently, I made her two little dresses in cotton--I thought they came out pretty cute.
Here they are!

I have my match!!!

2008-03-19T23:38:00.003-05:00

I received the information about the person that I will be making a scarf for---she seems very flexible and open about what she wants but I am really torn about what to make----her climate will be similar to mine--warm in May when the scarf arrives, so I don't know whether to make something really light (but who wears even light scarfs in the summer) or a scarf that she can save until fall/winter????

Also, I have seen some of her knitting and based on how accomplished she is--I am feeling that I won't make something nice enough--oh well, I have to think some more!!!

I have my Pal!!!

2008-03-17T15:44:00.002-05:00

I just got my ISE 6 scarf pal assignment and I am excited!---I will contact her soon--I am not sure what to make for her yet---when the scarfs go out it will be May and warm weather----I am not sure if I want to make a light scarf or one that she can save for fall/winter--I am leaning towards a bright color though:):):)

I Have Done it Again!!!!

2008-02-27T00:33:00.002-05:00

I have just signed up for the ISE 6--I can't believe that this will be my fourth exchange--I remember how insecure I was the first time ----now I feel like a pro---whoopie!!
It should be fun--there is the added element of the Ravelry group for ISE 6 as well!!!

I can hardly wait to see what my pal likes:):):):

All Done!!

2007-11-16T00:26:00.000-05:00

My scarf for ISE 5 is completed and in the mail to my pal with some goodies--I hope she likes it--here is my favorite model with the finished scarf---now to get a few UFOs off the needles and some gifts for Christmas completed--time is flying by--I can't believe that Thanksgiving is almost here--

Knitting right along!

2007-10-18T12:02:00.000-05:00

This is what my ISE 5 pal's scarf looks like so far--I am using a burgundy soy wool and doing the palindrome pattern with only two cables, so it will be more narrow--I like that it is reversible and it is a fun knit--I hope she likes it!

I got my pal!!

2007-09-22T19:17:00.000-05:00

My pal contacted me from ISE 5 and seems very nice--I also contacted my pal--so lots of new things going on today!!!

I am in Ravelry!!

2007-09-22T19:14:00.000-05:00

I just got in today to ravelry--I signed up in July!! It is an amazing place--I can see how everyone says they spend so much time there!

ISE 5 is starting!!

2007-09-17T12:52:00.000-05:00

I have just signed up for the next International Scarf Exchange!! I can't believe that this will be my third one--they are so much fun and I have received two very beautiful scarfs--I hope to get a lacy shawl or stole type scarf this time--I can hardly wait for the match ups so I can pick the colors and pattern for my pal!

It is Fall!!!

2007-09-17T12:40:00.000-05:00

I have been busy!!! We just decorated the outside for fall, but more importantly I have been knitting up a storm for my new grand baby--I have completed a kimono and booties and the 5 Hour sweater --I have one bootie and most of the bonnet to match almost done--the 5 Hour sweater was so fun to knit and it worked up so quickly--I am almost done with a blanket as well-- here are some pictures!!!

Big Is Beautiful!!!!

2007-07-27T16:14:00.000-05:00

My tote from my secret pal Emicat arrived and I love it--the colors are BOLD and the tote is nice and BIG to hold many "on the needles projects"--she says that she hasn't been knitting that long--- I think that she did a great job--she included other goodies that she thoughtfully researched--a book from my favorite author, Mah Jong earrings and other treats--thanks so much Emicat:):):)

Tote Completed! Tote Mailed!

2007-07-22T14:22:00.000-05:00

I finished my tote for the tote exchange and I have mailed it off to my pal along with some goodies--I hope she likes everything---the tote came out longer and narrower than I thought it would but I told her that I thought that it was still good for long needle projects or a bottle of wine! Or actually both if desired:):):)

Is it Tote Yet?

2007-07-05T22:39:00.000-05:00

Not quite but almost!!! Knitting is done but I still have to sew it together and felt it!!! I have no idea whether it is a perfect size---Surprise, surprise!!!

Imagine a Tote!!

2007-05-31T13:54:00.000-05:00

International Tote Exchange 4 has begun!!!!I have contacted my pal and selected these yarn colors for her tote--I am going to use a fibonacci numbers technique that I saw on the TV show "Knitty Gritty" in the pattern--that should be fun!!!
My Tote knitter has contacted me and seems very nice and eager to make something that I will like--- so away we go!!!

My Scarf from Down Under!!

2007-05-31T12:11:00.000-05:00

My
beautiful scarf from my ISE4 pal arrived yesterday all the way from Australia--I am so pleased !!--It is a gorgeous color and a lovely pattern--very delicate and airy-- the talented Corrie included some extra goodies (yum) and a local knitting magazine --the extra yarn may become matching wrist warmers--this exchange was lots of fun!!!
I am getting ready for the Tote exchange next!!

All Done!!

2007-05-03T15:57:00.000-05:00

My scarf is finished for the ISE4 exchange--here it is with some extra goodies--I really liked this pattern--Cables are fun!! I signed up for the tote exchange next and can hardly wait to start on that in
between knitting for my first grand baby:):):):)

A baby is coming!

2007-04-27T21:27:00.000-05:00

Our son and daughter-in-law are going to have a baby!!! Our first grand-child and we are thrilled--I just whipped up a pair of booties to send off in her birthday package--it will be a Christmas baby and red is her favorite color!!Here they are!

Scarf Almost Done! Signing up for Tote Exchange Next!

2007-04-26T15:01:00.000-05:00

My scarf for the ISE4 is almost done--I hope my pal likes it--I am gathering some goodies to put in with the scarf when I send it--so I decided to sign up for another exchange--this time it is the International Tote Exchange IV--
I missed the sign-ups for the last one so I am glad they started another one up so soon--- I thought that I would give this a try!!--Once again the totes that are made are amazing--just like the scarfs--people are so creative
and you get to "meet" by e-mail interesting knitters!

A Hiking We Will Go!!!

2007-03-30T12:21:00.000-05:00

Here is the progress I have made on my pal's scarf for the ISE4--I hope she likes it--
we have e-mailed back and forth a few times and she seems so nice!!

In the mean time I am cleaning out some closets and drawers at home, which I dislike doing (I'd rather be knitting!!)--how can anyone accumulate so many socks and T-shirts?????

Here is my Yarn Choice!!!

2007-03-23T13:39:00.000-05:00

This is the yarn that I have chosen for my pal--she likes blues and soft grays, so I think this is perfect!!!
Next time I will show a picture of my progress--I decided on a variation of the Irish Hiking Scarf--I have made it narrower with only two cables instead of three--I think it wraps around the neck better this way!

My Other Addiction!!

2007-03-22T16:40:00.000-05:00

In case anyone thinks that I am only addicted to knitting, I will tell everyone here what I also can't get enough of: MAH JONG!!! A few of my friends are coming over in a little while for a nice friendly evening of this great game--I hope my luck is better thatn the last time I played!!!

I have Lift Off!!!

2007-03-22T16:36:00.000-05:00

I have begun my scarf for my pal and I have taken a picture of what I have done so far---I will post it on the IE4 site and here soon--I am very pleased with my choice--the yarn is super soft and warm with a really nice sheen--I hope my pal likes it !!!!

I got my Pal Assignment!!

2007-03-21T16:43:00.001-05:00

I heard from ISE4 today and I have my pal---so that means someone has ME!!!!!!!
Who are you I wonder???Anyway I have contacted my pal to say hello and read her blog where she gave me some more ideas about what she would like--I am ready to plan, shop and knit!!! This is a lot of fun!!

Waiting Patiently!

2007-03-11T12:02:00.000-05:00

I thought that I would make a post so I wouldn't forget how--ha! ha!!!Just waiting for the ISE4 to officially start--they are making the match-ups and I can hardly wait---I have a few patterns in mind that I would like to try, but of course I am anxious to see what color and yarn type my pal prefers--

I just discovered (where have I been?) two shows On TV-- Knitty Gritty and Knit One Purl One---I really enjoy them--it is too bad that they seem to be re-runs and aren't making any new ones--I wish they would consider adding some fresh shows---haven't they heard knitting is BIG??--as Vickie would say "knit-on Knitsters"!

I am so excited and I just can't hide it!!!!

2007-02-23T12:55:00.000-05:00

Mrs. Straight Needles

International Scarf Exchange 4 Here I go!!!

I am about to sign up for the ISE 4!!!--ISE 3 was my first ever exchange and it was great---I enjoyed selecting a pattern and the yarn for my pal--I created a blog for the first time and felt very with it!!! Thanks to the Hostesses for setting up ISE 4!!!