Quick Post

Just a quick post. This is the first time I've been able to sit at the computer. The surgery went well. I have a pretty good size incision up my ankle, but it is healing nicely. I get a cast put on next Tuesday. Still no walking, and have to pretty much stay in bed. Lots of knitting getting done, and my mom is checking my emails for me, so do keep in touch :).

Tote Exchange Bag Finished

Here is the bag for my Tote Exchange secret pal. This is a closeup so you can see the colors. I used LambsPride Bulky in Charcoal for the body, and LambsPride Worsted in I think Olive for the trim. It has 3 compartments on the inside which I really like. It is actually the first tote pattern I have ever followed, and the first thing I have ever felted.

I am making some decent progress on the lace camisole from Vintage Knits. I checked this book out of the library and really, really recommend it. It has some beautiful patterns inside that are all based off of vintage patterns. The directions are easy to follow and the yarns they choose for their projects are really beautiful.

Surgery is still scheduled for Friday, so I am making sure to cram plenty of activities in this week. My mom, sister-in-law, niece, nephew and I are going to a local metro park to see a presentation on bats. I shall see if they have any creative ways of removing them from houses as AP Knitter has an amusing story to read on that topic.

FInished Socks

Well here they are...my first pair of socks. I have actually had them done for quite a bit, but I just didn't get around to taking a picture of them. I have worn them pretty much non stop around the house. I am already working on my next pair.

Yesterday I also went and saw....

I absolutely loved the movie. I don't usually go to the theatre to watch films, but this one was definately worth going to!!! The story line was great and the characters stayed true to the first film.

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July to everyone! We were going to have a cook-out today, so my BF went and bought a grill. 3 people and 1 hour later we had the grill assembled and I had cooked our BBQ chicken and hotdogs inside on the Foreman Grill.

I did treat myself to my July Stashalong day off. Here are the purchases:
*Some yummy Sockotta yarn color #0015 Teal/Blue/Red
*Svale yarn in Tea Rose that was on sale

And here is what I plan to do with my Svale yarn:

It came from the book Vintage Knits that I got from the library. I may have to search ebay for this one.

This last picture is from the metro park behind our house. I went for a walk there today and got some lovely photographs.

I have some other project ideas and am still welcoming any suggestions anyone has for movies, books, or knitting books that are good for while I am recovering from surgery (see post below).

I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday weekend!

Socks, Surgery and Stash

First the socks:
My needle that was MIA has been located. This needle gave me heck all day the day I lost it. I took it with me to the podiatrist (see below), and was knitting my socks while having a 45 min. MRI done. I was all happy having a straight 45 min. to knit and was even excited at the prospect of turning the heel on my sock, when I about 10 minutes into the MRI I dropped the needle. To my horror I watched in slow motion as the needle quietly slipped out of my reach. I could see it staring up at me, teasing me, but alas I could not reach it. All I was left with to entertain myself was a poster of the Hawaiian islands and another poster of the skeletal system. I learned a great deal about bones that day and islands that I could never hope to afford visiting on my teacher's salary. When I sat down that night to catch up on what I didn't get to finish in the office, that's when I realized that the pesky needle was missing! It was found a few days later in my parents car. I had ridden in it to go to the Dr. and apparently this needle just did not want to be knit with. I have been knitting furiously ever since to finish this sock, and here it is so far...

Now the surgery:
As mentioned above I spent Tuesday in the podiatrist office. I have been having trouble with my ankles while dancing so I thought I'd go in and hear him say "It's tendonitis, take a little rest and you should be good to go for the next competition.". Not so. Several X-rays, an MRI and 3 1/2 hours later I hear that my ankles aren't stable. The bad news is that I have to have surgery to fix the problem. They go in and tighten the ligaments and tendons and fix any that are torn, and basically screw them back into place. The good news is that I will be able to dance after I am healed up.

The stash part:
Because of this surgery I shall have plenty of time to sit around and knit (apparently heal time is 8-12 weeks). So I am thinking since I can't drive to the LYS, what a perfect opportunity to knit up all that lovely stash! I of course, am going to hit the LYS before hand to get a pattern or two and a bit of yarn (is that so bad?). I'm not sure if I should knit a summer top, or possibly try to tackle the Rogue pattern I have been drooling over. I like the converted cardigan version of the pattern.

If anyone has any ideas for good patterns, good books or good movies, let me know. I shall have time to enjoy all 3!

*Surgery is scheduled for July 14th.