I got my pal!!

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!!

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!!

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!!!

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!!!!

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!

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?

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!

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!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!

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!!!

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!!

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!

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!!!!

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!!!