I didn't mention before but Hugh and I joined Weightwatchers about 6 weeks ago. Today was our regular weigh in, I have lost in total 11 lbs (20 lbs from my heaviest) and Hugh has lost 16 lbs. I am feeling so much better, I can fit into quite a few items from my closet. I even managed to put my wedding ring on, now that has been a long time. I never thought my fingers could get slimmer but they are!! I think my engagement ring is smaller, it just would not go on.
I finished knitting the baby jacket for my cousin's granddaughter. I actually finished it on Tuesday. I started it on Saturday evening. The pattern called for 2 balls and it was exactly 2 balls. I probably have enough to sew it together. It is really cute and I love the way the collar worked out. I have used the same method on sock heels. The Smiley Stripes by Sirdar was so nice to knit with. I have also been using bamboo needles, I still undecided as to what I think of them.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Sea Cadets
Last week Miles received his uniform for Sea Cadets. We had the badges put on and he wore his uniform for the first time to Sea Cadets. I just love the hat. He even has a shirt under the jacket, it looks like something a sailor would wear with the square neck. The Sea Cadet unit provided everything even the boots. Miles also has a gym outfit he can wear.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Spring Yarn Crawl
On Saturday, my sister, Joan and I headed out on our first Spring Yarn Crawl. We headed to Soper Creek Yarn in Bowmanville first. We had a good look around, I picked up my Rat Race Scarf from the Yarn Challenge. I didn't win but my other sister, Kath, tied with 2nd with her horse hat.
Then Joan and I picked up some coffees and headed for Port Perry. The next yarn shop was Never Enough Wool. We found it quite easily. This shop was bright and cheerful. They had some beautiful alpaca wool that I may still have to buy to knit a hat for Hugh. I did buy some yarn called Smiley Stripes by Sirdar. It is a bamboo and wool mix. I bought the pattern book by Hearts & Stripes also by Sirdar. I have already knit the Baby Bolero Jacket for cousin's new granddaughter in Ireland.
Our next stop was On the Lamb in Uxbridge. This one was a bit more difficult to find. We had the old address!! But we just weren't that impressed with this shop. It was a bit dark. They are attached to a kitchen shop which we also had a look around. It was just too expensive for me.
We then stopped for lunch at Subway. Both Joan and I had tuna subs. I haven't had a good tuna sandwich in ages. It was delicious. From there we headed towards Fergusons at Myrtle Station. This was a small shop in a house so part of the upstairs was used also. Joan bought some lovely green cotton to knit a little summer top. I saw a beautiful shawl on display so I was going to buy the pattern. It is Regia Knits Journal 611 - Classic Styles and the shawl I am going to knit is 7261. Joan very kindly bought me the pattern and the yarn to knit it. The yarn is 100% merino and is Punta Lace Space Dyed. It is different colours of blue.
From there we headed back to Joan's house. Had a well deserved cup of tea and then I headed home.
Then Joan and I picked up some coffees and headed for Port Perry. The next yarn shop was Never Enough Wool. We found it quite easily. This shop was bright and cheerful. They had some beautiful alpaca wool that I may still have to buy to knit a hat for Hugh. I did buy some yarn called Smiley Stripes by Sirdar. It is a bamboo and wool mix. I bought the pattern book by Hearts & Stripes also by Sirdar. I have already knit the Baby Bolero Jacket for cousin's new granddaughter in Ireland.
Our next stop was On the Lamb in Uxbridge. This one was a bit more difficult to find. We had the old address!! But we just weren't that impressed with this shop. It was a bit dark. They are attached to a kitchen shop which we also had a look around. It was just too expensive for me.
We then stopped for lunch at Subway. Both Joan and I had tuna subs. I haven't had a good tuna sandwich in ages. It was delicious. From there we headed towards Fergusons at Myrtle Station. This was a small shop in a house so part of the upstairs was used also. Joan bought some lovely green cotton to knit a little summer top. I saw a beautiful shawl on display so I was going to buy the pattern. It is Regia Knits Journal 611 - Classic Styles and the shawl I am going to knit is 7261. Joan very kindly bought me the pattern and the yarn to knit it. The yarn is 100% merino and is Punta Lace Space Dyed. It is different colours of blue.
From there we headed back to Joan's house. Had a well deserved cup of tea and then I headed home.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
New Books
I am back at work today. I left early yesterday, I had a swollen gland in my neck which was extremely painful. I have been on antibotics since Friday evening and they have kicked in. I feel so much better today. At least the swelling has gone done and my neck is not so painful.
Anyways..... I had a very nice surprise when I came to work this morning. A co-worker of mine gave me two knitting books. And the books were published in the last year. What a great surprise!! I have already noticed a very nice cardigan in one of them, that I may just knit for myself. I don't usually knit cardigans; they just take so long to knit.
The other book, Knitting Bazaar has some lovely designs in it also. I tend to use parts of one pattern and fit it into something else I am knitting. I like to knit hats and mittens.
Anyways..... I had a very nice surprise when I came to work this morning. A co-worker of mine gave me two knitting books. And the books were published in the last year. What a great surprise!! I have already noticed a very nice cardigan in one of them, that I may just knit for myself. I don't usually knit cardigans; they just take so long to knit.The other book, Knitting Bazaar has some lovely designs in it also. I tend to use parts of one pattern and fit it into something else I am knitting. I like to knit hats and mittens.
Friday, April 1, 2011
What's On for Knitting - April
April seems to be a busy month for knitting events. Here are three events that I am going to take part in.
April 9 - Durham Spring Yarn Crawl - you need to be on Ravelry to see this, it's part of the Durham Region Knit & Crochet & Fibre group. But for those of you who want to take part, the following shops are participating: Never Enough Wool (Port Perry); On the Lamb (Uxbridge); Soper Creek Yarns (Bowmanville); Fergusons (Myrtle Station) and The Kniterary (Whitby). From what I have heard, you can get discounts at some of the stores. It will be nice to get out and about. My two sisters, Joan and Kath are hopefully going to do this with me.
April 15-16 - Creativ Festival - costs $15.00 to get in. Look at their website because there are lots of mini courses to take for free. This event is being held at the International Centre in Mississauga. I am going on the Friday with my sister, Joan.
April 30/May 1 - Knitters Frolic - costs $5.00 to get in, plus there are classes to sign up for (but at a cost). This event is held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. I don't know if anyone is going with me but I will go on my own.
April 9 - Durham Spring Yarn Crawl - you need to be on Ravelry to see this, it's part of the Durham Region Knit & Crochet & Fibre group. But for those of you who want to take part, the following shops are participating: Never Enough Wool (Port Perry); On the Lamb (Uxbridge); Soper Creek Yarns (Bowmanville); Fergusons (Myrtle Station) and The Kniterary (Whitby). From what I have heard, you can get discounts at some of the stores. It will be nice to get out and about. My two sisters, Joan and Kath are hopefully going to do this with me.
April 15-16 - Creativ Festival - costs $15.00 to get in. Look at their website because there are lots of mini courses to take for free. This event is being held at the International Centre in Mississauga. I am going on the Friday with my sister, Joan.
April 30/May 1 - Knitters Frolic - costs $5.00 to get in, plus there are classes to sign up for (but at a cost). This event is held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. I don't know if anyone is going with me but I will go on my own.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)