tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10934529190918345512023-11-16T02:51:14.820-08:00Let's Knit It!Time to be CreativeLaurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-3178916775400316702009-02-17T15:32:00.000-08:002009-02-17T16:03:18.379-08:00It Arrived My Cocoa Swap Package.There was a box on my doorstep when I came back from picking the kids up from school and Look at all the yummy goodness that was inside. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4ClCoqdFDICxgCNsa9mdKiDsSQYUJtTeBeJntvtSALpNtImk3gMxeczrMQySzHf88UKB24Nk-PCUhj4ymgswBP4lmkzmovId34ZUbtp_2m0AlJPKi9p6TNe1_dEK5NpgtOdJpHo1XPVE/s1600-h/My+spoilings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4ClCoqdFDICxgCNsa9mdKiDsSQYUJtTeBeJntvtSALpNtImk3gMxeczrMQySzHf88UKB24Nk-PCUhj4ymgswBP4lmkzmovId34ZUbtp_2m0AlJPKi9p6TNe1_dEK5NpgtOdJpHo1XPVE/s320/My+spoilings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303914016681530002" /></a><br /><br />I got so many wonderful things There is chocolate and wonderful mug some Hazelnut creamer, Dulce De Leche Hot cocoa, PiNk HoT CHoCoLaTe, and homemade Friendship Chai Tea I t is amazing. Plus some yummy chocolate. Pear & Caramel who knew that could taste so good! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGciaQ6dgs-zeDvq7uJPw8sfyHtAJ_QZSk1ksR_HRBO-STo39vs2lwuK8Rm2z-XE8ZxthjlkWRWINK0sZF1XgaTF-2_x8AWimOND9MDnMnnIRIj0KQmR7s6UBt4SqM4D1sY8oqWwQmCh7E/s1600-h/sweet+treats.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGciaQ6dgs-zeDvq7uJPw8sfyHtAJ_QZSk1ksR_HRBO-STo39vs2lwuK8Rm2z-XE8ZxthjlkWRWINK0sZF1XgaTF-2_x8AWimOND9MDnMnnIRIj0KQmR7s6UBt4SqM4D1sY8oqWwQmCh7E/s320/sweet+treats.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303917450706843170" /></a><br /><br />Now for the yarnie goodness. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTkIdQN7ohaN6mLBw47bfsqha3WyFXZHgyg7TmDdAfNWiSboptmVPa4J0dfxpgAM0r1rTGlZPHDEC6NWY-acPkq-4ok4vUO2ElmzXGFhS_dA916JiOEkMUV07BkwkM31og89hy9Tnt6WS/s1600-h/Yarn+and+accessory.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTkIdQN7ohaN6mLBw47bfsqha3WyFXZHgyg7TmDdAfNWiSboptmVPa4J0dfxpgAM0r1rTGlZPHDEC6NWY-acPkq-4ok4vUO2ElmzXGFhS_dA916JiOEkMUV07BkwkM31og89hy9Tnt6WS/s320/Yarn+and+accessory.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303918556451546178" /></a><br />I got this wonderful sock yarn from Red Rocks Fiber works knitpicks circulars in size 2 to knit my socks on Yay!!!! and a stitch saver key chain with my name on it. <br />And last but certainly not least My Blah Buster Buddy. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLi2JuV-FdVVHofiqfIG1jRKk1zv2XkDSIY54J6r8R7tG0nVH4oquogokb3_XIfTsFOYcwoOmYW88DSTaaFMoNr9dGizGMXVHppENNgciSa3bHqDWQP86q7fkEg7Ho4RpcYocVOUPKHuH/s1600-h/Giraffe.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLi2JuV-FdVVHofiqfIG1jRKk1zv2XkDSIY54J6r8R7tG0nVH4oquogokb3_XIfTsFOYcwoOmYW88DSTaaFMoNr9dGizGMXVHppENNgciSa3bHqDWQP86q7fkEg7Ho4RpcYocVOUPKHuH/s320/Giraffe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303920004229687698" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_0eBk5POqlQY41m31tmKlMRLHydiol61u21OdkRjGT4cmXyXPuRtAhFRQee1Bb7zNxJXF70yr9qdeQbM0u_4OWjhBuh4hE-vZsiI_gqIAenIDQ1kptbtFmV59pwGgYi4wIRCn83qEemY/s1600-h/Hugging+yarn.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_0eBk5POqlQY41m31tmKlMRLHydiol61u21OdkRjGT4cmXyXPuRtAhFRQee1Bb7zNxJXF70yr9qdeQbM0u_4OWjhBuh4hE-vZsiI_gqIAenIDQ1kptbtFmV59pwGgYi4wIRCn83qEemY/s320/Hugging+yarn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303920834456578194" /></a>Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-36364837956276229822009-02-13T17:14:00.001-08:002009-02-13T17:22:03.603-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kmusi3r0kiMWxlS3LxE3g2CbaZ3fFywFdUXQgENBLcSWm7JSzb9Cx2w3lPKco27xD18UQFNRH_0hUmysRXxnpGWurWGyuNK9y3IcpMPJD5voVHXG7T-y-GuOpE5Z1MgsblovwwzRPctk/s1600-h/Friday+Fill+in.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kmusi3r0kiMWxlS3LxE3g2CbaZ3fFywFdUXQgENBLcSWm7JSzb9Cx2w3lPKco27xD18UQFNRH_0hUmysRXxnpGWurWGyuNK9y3IcpMPJD5voVHXG7T-y-GuOpE5Z1MgsblovwwzRPctk/s320/Friday+Fill+in.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302455509581467106" /></a><br /><br />And...here we go!<br /><br />1. It seems like <u>Spring will never come</u>.<br /><br />2. <u>Put your dishes in the sink</u> when you're done, please?<br /><br />3. If I thought you <u>would go for it</u> I'd <u>book us on a cruise</u>!<br /><br />4. <u>Snuggling</u> is what I think of most when I think of you.<br /><br />5. To me, Valentine's Day means <u>Love of course</u>.<br /><br />6. <u>My faith in Christ</u> gives me strength.<br /><br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <u>Hanging out with Craig & kids watching movies </u>, tomorrow my plans include <u>sleeping in</u> and Sunday, I want to <u>rest</u>!Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-50915469469292107812009-02-12T09:57:00.000-08:002009-02-12T10:07:48.489-08:00Topic of the Week #4 (the last one!) For Cocoa Swap<span style="font-weight:bold;">As we head into those doldrum parts of the Winter season (thank you very much Puxatawney Phil for seeing your shadow yet again)… It makes you dream of the seasons you love… What is your favorite season? What do you love most about that season? and… What is your favorite thing to do NOW to keep you from stressing about MORE winter to go?</span><br /><br />Okay can I first just say <red>I HATE PUXATAWNY PHIL!!!!</red> I am sorry to those of you who love winter. I am just not one of them. <br />I love two seasons. Spring & Fall! so let me choose my favorite. Hmmm (scratches head) Okay I am going to say Spring is my favorite. <br />First because it follows Winter and as I stated above I HaTe winter. I love spring because it is the beginning of new things. I love to grow things so spring is an exciting time to see new growth. To watch the trees wake up and the flowers and bushes start to bloom. <br />Oh and the last part of the question My favorite thing to do now is to knit and snuggle up on the couch with hubby. I also love it when it is sunny out right now, I will stand by the window or french doors and just soak in the warmth. There is just something so revitalizing about the sunshine.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-81851642946649867382009-02-12T08:39:00.000-08:002009-02-12T09:02:59.654-08:00More Great Giveaways<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzJa7C4uO1qAiQkRcUGh0Hw6VmClJkWA05AkBr-GhCcpG0swvrPKzJlhP0X1OGdPp4_buQaKfU261UTNAC4AEB03eL2cmTeR-WIea7bGi5gGHogB3fO1fUuktTPJkVVH-uHToUuH8c8nF/s1600-h/valentine+yarn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzJa7C4uO1qAiQkRcUGh0Hw6VmClJkWA05AkBr-GhCcpG0swvrPKzJlhP0X1OGdPp4_buQaKfU261UTNAC4AEB03eL2cmTeR-WIea7bGi5gGHogB3fO1fUuktTPJkVVH-uHToUuH8c8nF/s320/valentine+yarn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301952124616482658" /></a><br />First Check out <a href="http://whiletangerinedreams.typepad.com/while_tangerine_dreams/2009/02/wont-you-be-mine.html">While Tangerine Dreams</a> she has a contest giving away that super cute Valentine Yarn pictured above. Hurry and be quick because the contest ends on Saturday. There are bonuses too if you link back to her with a post on your blog. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.phatfiber.com"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViuJ67b4BmDPq_Ge6m3_xNFd-X8f94-NzwM0z38vMmwwM8-uHrcf9udJIrw1c73GRmJQ_b8U-1qc0cnxPBWV6t1cjFsF4oJ4CJbsrlOvcDe_LKGPm0oA9NKuIV60qBjKD2VlW1q7BZ8OT/s1600-h/Phat+Fiber.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViuJ67b4BmDPq_Ge6m3_xNFd-X8f94-NzwM0z38vMmwwM8-uHrcf9udJIrw1c73GRmJQ_b8U-1qc0cnxPBWV6t1cjFsF4oJ4CJbsrlOvcDe_LKGPm0oA9NKuIV60qBjKD2VlW1q7BZ8OT/s320/Phat+Fiber.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301957253225032834" /></a></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://phatfiber.blogspot.com/2009/02/kitty-grrlz.html">Here</a> are <a href="http://phatfiber.blogspot.com/2009/02/sheeps-of-egyptian-cotton-and-giveaway.html">some </a>some give aways that Phat Fiber has going on in fact there are quite a <a href="http://phatfiber.blogspot.com/2009/02/unique-sheep-and-giveaway.html">few</a> as this is the week prior to the Phat Fiber Box for February being released. <a href="http://phatfiber.blogspot.com">Phat Fiber</a> always has great <a href="http://phatfiber.blogspot.com/2009/02/extreme-spinning-and-giveaway.html">give aways</a> each month so make sure you become a follower of her blog too. Remember to click on each link as they will each take you to a seperate give away.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-41007349595488748802009-02-09T09:14:00.001-08:002009-02-09T09:21:01.385-08:00ZuMa GiVeAwAy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPKPfTYdxxMZ3OEZ6QDUTUGlpvmTEGL3c1SrBbOIogofLQLFjWBdmN9H1jUpD0Vievkrj3EXTkiF6pyXH4lkN45iRjuA3eyNZdZs6Ly6_JGO65jdIyvcIvGrdleZh_53mbSFi7_Zx4vTD/s1600-h/zumafront.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPKPfTYdxxMZ3OEZ6QDUTUGlpvmTEGL3c1SrBbOIogofLQLFjWBdmN9H1jUpD0Vievkrj3EXTkiF6pyXH4lkN45iRjuA3eyNZdZs6Ly6_JGO65jdIyvcIvGrdleZh_53mbSFi7_Zx4vTD/s320/zumafront.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300847341301334994" /></a><br /><a href="http://suzysunshine-suzy.blogspot.com/2009/01/zuma-giveaway.html">Hip Mountain Mama</a> is having a give away. February 27th they will be giving away the <a href="http://www.hipmountainmama.com/namastebags.html">Namaste Bag</a> by Zuma. They have a great site too with lots of really cool items. So hippity hop on over to <a href="http://suzysunshine-suzy.blogspot.com/2009/01/zuma-giveaway.html">Hip Mountain Mama Blog</a> and get signed up.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-53391178069010454522009-02-09T07:51:00.000-08:002009-02-09T07:57:26.349-08:00Still Cold HereIt is a whopping 29 degrees here and our high is supposed to be a balmy 34. So while my wintery looking blog still fits my climate I am going to make some changes today. I helped my friend <a href="http://darcyknottyknitter.blogspot.com/">Darcy</a> redesign hers last night since she won a lovely header in a recent contest. Lucky Girl. It inspired me to gussy mine up a bit. <br />One very cool thing going on here in Idaho is the <a href="http://www.2009worldgames.org/">Special Olympic Winter World Games</a> are being hosted in nearby Boise. Last Wednesday I got to see the Olympic torch being run through our town. It was very cool. <br /><br />Check back later today to see the changes in my blog.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-69530788889623639862009-02-06T09:24:00.000-08:002009-02-06T09:37:25.183-08:00Friday Fill In<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4w4vt6E3FLdp35oKbQzGa9OSCWUGwp7xBqmegFxIIO5Iu2Nb1mO5oaoiS7nRr297q2AGXgJH2qJVWGpz7DeXGXdpb9crmy-4BK9PlUxz5lTIUSK6ZDUWKc5K700wXBjhCdcc-aUd8Jdqy/s1600-h/Friday+Fill+in.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4w4vt6E3FLdp35oKbQzGa9OSCWUGwp7xBqmegFxIIO5Iu2Nb1mO5oaoiS7nRr297q2AGXgJH2qJVWGpz7DeXGXdpb9crmy-4BK9PlUxz5lTIUSK6ZDUWKc5K700wXBjhCdcc-aUd8Jdqy/s320/Friday+Fill+in.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299737928022988498" /></a><br /><br /><br />1. Please don't tell <u>me what to do</u>.<br /><br />2. Can you <u>let me sleep late</u> in the morning?<br /><br />3. The color <u>blue</u> makes me want to <u>dance</u>!<br /><br />4. I have a craving for <u>something sweet</u>.<br /><br />5. If my life had a pause button, I'd pause it <u>at least once a day</u>.<br /><br />6. Eyes are the <u>happiness indicator on your face</u>.<br /><br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <u>an ice cream date with Hubby</u>, tomorrow my plans include <u>dinner date and art show with Hubby</u> and Sunday, I want to <u>relax</u>!Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-33252596791822996842009-01-28T21:34:00.000-08:002009-01-28T22:36:39.122-08:00WOW It's WhAcKeD OuT WeDnEsDaY Again!!!!First I want to tell you about a contest I happened to find for some great Valentines Day themed prizes Head to <a href="http://bittybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/">Bitty Bits</a> to check it out. It ends soon so go get your name in on it now. Please let her know I sent you, I get an extra 5 votes for that. <br />I have bought a bunch of yarn in the last couple weeks. It is all for specific projects not just random buying. I got it all from <a href="http://handmadeeagle.com/">Hand Made </a>in Eagle Idaho. They just moved into a great new building and have this excellent sale going on. You can check out their online store in the previous link. I think my friend Deb and I are going to escape on Saturday and head that way (because one can never have enough yarn). I want to get some Alpaca for a shawl for my MIL and maybe some Flat Feet sock yarn. Google that one I can't find just a link for Flat Feet but it is some neat stuff.Here is what I bought so far.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5KlFydp1GdiONU7sxFqBp7C1B3cLf_YEGrTYZtSt0TYHgVK2Qx2NpVPa5oODzPixi-RppK1ibDV-dUvl5XR8hzk6g5djwtOZ-9nMCUikqVd8ww-j31luonM3d5y0qCdG1Thlt5d24YmI/s1600-h/Stash+from+HandMade.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5KlFydp1GdiONU7sxFqBp7C1B3cLf_YEGrTYZtSt0TYHgVK2Qx2NpVPa5oODzPixi-RppK1ibDV-dUvl5XR8hzk6g5djwtOZ-9nMCUikqVd8ww-j31luonM3d5y0qCdG1Thlt5d24YmI/s320/Stash+from+HandMade.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296599189356545362" /></a><br /><br />Hope your Wednesday wasn't too Whacked Out. <br />Hugs & KissesLaurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-73318803979731696322009-01-26T22:04:00.000-08:002009-01-26T22:37:30.141-08:00Hot Cocoa Swap Weekly topic #3<span style="font-style:italic;">The Great Debate Marshmallows or Whipped Cream</span> <br /><br />How do you prefer you top your cocoa? If you like marshmallows, do they need to be the big ones, little ones, homemade, gourmet, flavored? If it’s whipped cream, is it fresh, the kind in the can, flavored? Or are you a fluff gal? Or… do you like your cocoa naked? Tell us about how you top off your favorite cup of chocolate!<br /><br />I can drink my cocoa naked of course but I prefer to dress it up all frilly with some whipped cream. I like the real cream kind in the whoosh can. I like to sometimes sprinkle a little cinnamon or chocolate shavings on top of my whipped cream. Mmmmm <br />Oh and sometimes I squirt the whipped cream right into my mouth. :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTGirYJ_s3i8K_ShNcpMM0lgE94YfW9YyOdHbKG1od0d7VMOUYV3n1BaTp-rUEPjinMIDDrwCjT_Vfi_B9i50lJYT-mO17Sl5djG-vOSQ96xJ45O1IaYJCnmd1J2bhGLQVzb-K8hkB6hg/s1600-h/Hot+cocoa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTGirYJ_s3i8K_ShNcpMM0lgE94YfW9YyOdHbKG1od0d7VMOUYV3n1BaTp-rUEPjinMIDDrwCjT_Vfi_B9i50lJYT-mO17Sl5djG-vOSQ96xJ45O1IaYJCnmd1J2bhGLQVzb-K8hkB6hg/s320/Hot+cocoa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295858819031214914" /></a>Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-46556472394634551982009-01-22T12:00:00.000-08:002009-01-22T21:31:58.235-08:00Friday Fill in<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwTCzNFiMfs-8Iq1CUwytTq-rFbDs-k0kkzKyxNVvXxp3wnpVPa0Zz85v6Zrm0Z4ZkH7v6Lg2Wt9pO3Un3dYDVxhAUe8pF9ncLM_GLx0YeoPhfOK-PuH1IXLTbLGAblWLLpGH_2dN8OLq/s1600-h/Friday+Fill+in.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwTCzNFiMfs-8Iq1CUwytTq-rFbDs-k0kkzKyxNVvXxp3wnpVPa0Zz85v6Zrm0Z4ZkH7v6Lg2Wt9pO3Un3dYDVxhAUe8pF9ncLM_GLx0YeoPhfOK-PuH1IXLTbLGAblWLLpGH_2dN8OLq/s320/Friday+Fill+in.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294357301611995202" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2009/01/108.html">#108</a><br /><br /><br />And here we go....<br /><br />1. Oh, I am so _____cold!<br /><br />2. I love_____ changes, big and little.<br /><br />3. During _____CSI, I _____don't move.<br /><br />4.More snow ____; are you kidding me???<br /><br />5. Right now I'd like to be _____somewhere warm.<br /><br />6. My cell phone_____ is my favorite gadget.<br /><br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _spending time with hubby____, tomorrow my plans include___ watching my kids dance during halftime at the high school_____ and Sunday, I want to _____knit with my friend!Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-38962003365897442532009-01-21T20:55:00.000-08:002009-01-21T22:28:58.914-08:00WHACKED OUT WEDNESDAYOh my Goodness, It's Whacked Out Wednesday and I almost forgot. The holiday on Monday has thrown my week off. So what did I do today? Um I got my hair cut & Colored. Yes, I color my hair. But make no mistake I blond to the core. <br />Mostly I tried to stay warm today. It was 29 degrees. Bone chilling cold. I know some of you live in places that are much colder, but here in Idaho we have this inversion. It is like a dampness that sets in and holds the frost on things. It is a winter fog. And really it just stinks. But in order for the fog to lift it will actually need to rain and that is supposed to happen tomorrow. And then maybe snow. UGH!!!<br />Oh I am so ready for the winter to end. I think I'll go make some Hot Cocoa. :)Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-65096511751399010362009-01-19T23:20:00.000-08:002009-01-19T23:31:39.422-08:00Cocoa Swap Weekly Topic #2This is my second assignment for the<br /><a href="http://cocoaswap2.wordpress.com/">Hot Cocoa Swap 2</a> <a href="http://cocoaswap2.wordpress.com/"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjY0fe24Nz0giRw_M62zuiJVi5R_xa62htYt0rEj6STmb7B7N7nSzU4Ob9uY3dQIlUqyeAmO422Z2jq3rQsLyXYzlqakZpL4_Cv9yiv2-qNw4UBsn-s7gXIJg2rb9easJrd_q2WzJSjVyz/s1600-h/Cocoa+Swapper.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjY0fe24Nz0giRw_M62zuiJVi5R_xa62htYt0rEj6STmb7B7N7nSzU4Ob9uY3dQIlUqyeAmO422Z2jq3rQsLyXYzlqakZpL4_Cv9yiv2-qNw4UBsn-s7gXIJg2rb9easJrd_q2WzJSjVyz/s320/Cocoa+Swapper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293274115761341186" /></a></a><br />This is how I make my hot cocoa. <br />RECIPE INGREDIENTS:<br /> 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder<br /> 3/4 cup powdered sugar<br /> 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa<br /> 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips<br /> 1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer (can be flavored if you like)<br /> 1/8 teaspoon salt<br />1. Measure all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk them until they are evenly blended.<br /><br />2. Store the mix in a tightly covered container at room temperature<br /><br />The chocolate chips in this recipe make this cocoa extra rich with out it being too sweet. If you like it creamier use more non dairy creamer or add a splash of half & half to your cup. <br />Of course I love Whipped Cream on mine. <br /><br />I really like this recipe, it reminds me of old fashion Hot Cocoa. ENJOY!!Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-48057798829131625592009-01-18T20:56:00.000-08:002009-01-18T21:00:53.095-08:00Scavenger Hunt ClarificationBefore I go on to our latest contest on the <span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cocoa Swap</span></span> I need to clarify. So many of you answered the last question on the scavenger hunt with my name. I do not need <span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stitch Holders</span></span> my answer was that I didn't have any <span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">fancy stitch markers.</span> <br /></span><br />Okay I feel better now. :)Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-78535756944208169202009-01-14T12:08:00.000-08:002009-01-14T13:01:25.251-08:00WHACKED OUT WEDNESDAYTruth be told I have been staying up way too late and reading blog after blog. Looking for fun stuff including giveaways of course. I think it will be fun to have a <span style="font-weight:bold;">WHACKED OUT WEDNESDAY </span>theme each week. It means I can post about whatever I want on Wednesday. <br />So here we go. I found this really cool gals blog and became a follower <a href="http://blessedbarnharts.blogspot.com/">Forever and Always </a> She does all kinds of reviews and giveaways. One in particular I am loving is <a href="http://blessedbarnharts.blogspot.com/2009/01/eleven-shoes-review-and-giveaway.html">Eleven Shoes Give Away </a> you can go read about it in the above link. I really want to win some of those shoes. <br />I also learned how to become a follower of a blog recently from my friend <a href="http://darcyknottyknitter.blogspot.com/">Darcy</a> and am having a blast following peoples blogs. It is so cool to be able to go to my dashboard and see everything new that is being blogged about and to click right from there to open up my friends blogs. If you want a followers gadget on your blog so people can easily click and follow you just go to your <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">dashboard</span></span> (if you use blogger) choose <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">layout</span></span> and add a <span style="font-style:italic;">gadget</span>. Then just click on <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Follower</span></span> and it will get you all set up It is super easy and a really fun feature.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-70273917636029759202009-01-12T23:41:00.001-08:002009-01-13T15:10:47.516-08:00Scavenger Hunt AnswersThe Following is part of my first weeks homework for the Cocoa Swap I am in. By doing this I get my name put in a drawing for some yummy prize. Wish me luck!!!<br /><br />1.Who wants to try plant fibers?<br /> Emily<br /> 2. Who wants to learn to crochet?<br /> Michelle<br /> 3. Who collects yarn?<br /> Sarah, Ruth, Penny, Michelle, Chelle, Mary Lynn, Kate, Jenn, Holly & Emily<br /> 4. Who Loves yellow?<br /> Alicia<br /> 5. Who doesn't like fruit flavors?<br /> Jenn<br /> 6. Who loves Malabrigo (who doesn't??? hahaha)?<br /> Ruth & Alicia<br /> 7. Who has one mitt to go to finish her Endpaper Mitts?<br /> Elizabeth<br /> 8. Who's favorite animal is a dog?<br /> Michelle, Mary Lynn, Jenn, Holly, Chelle, Chan, & Alicia<br /> 9. Who likes to paint?<br /> Kathy<br /> 10. Who has too many stitch markers?<br /> Chelle, Chan, and Ariel<br /> 11. Who likes Bailey's in their cocoa?<br /> Sarah, Becca, Jenn & Chan<br /> 12. Who likes Starbucks salted caramel cocoa?<br /> Holly & Darcy<br /> 13. Who can't stand vanilla flavored cocoa?<br /> Chan<br /> 14. Whose favorite animal is a hedgehog?<br /> Ariel<br /> 15. Who might stab themselves over Neon Yarn?<br /> Laurie (me)<br /> 16. Whose oldest UFO is at least 15 years old?<br /> Kate<br /> 17. Who likes crystallized ginger?<br /> Chelle<br /> 18. Who likes whipped cream in their cocoa?<br /> Ruth, Monica, Mary Lynn, Penny, Laurie, Michelle, Kate, Elizabeth, Alicia, Rachel &<br /> Chan's husband<br /> 19. Who likes marshmallow fluff in their cocoa?<br /> Becca<br /> 20. Who needs stitch holders?<br /> HollyLaurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-16674039687275066102009-01-12T13:36:00.000-08:002009-01-12T16:13:24.960-08:00Phat Fiber GiveawayI joined the Contestants group at Ravelry a week or so ago. Well <a href="http://phatfiber.blogspot.com/2009/01/kip-bags-and-giveaway.html">Phat Fiber</a> is having some fantastic give aways in preparation for opening her etsy shop. Today I saw one for a great KIP bag made by Brenda in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=90658&order=&section_id=&page=1">Ruddawg etsy </a>shop. I linked here so you can all try to win some fun stuff too.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-17737638561287752282009-01-05T12:11:00.000-08:002009-01-13T01:31:35.098-08:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Cocoa Swap Questionnaire</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Yarn…<br /><br /></span>1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I do both but knit much more than I crochet. </span><br />2. What is your favorite one-skein project? What item do you find you knit the most of?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">So far my favorite is the “Everybody’s Doing Shrug” I think I have knit more hats than anything or soakers it is a toss up. </span><br />3. Do you like using a particular type of needle or hook? (wood, metal, straight, circular) Is there something you’ve been wanting to try, or a particular size you always seem to be short on?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I like metal addi circulars. I really want to try them in 12” for socks. I am also interested in the KP circulars with a 40” cord. I don’t have 1s 2s or 3s anything for socks. </span><br />4. What’s on your needles\hook right now? What’s your oldest UFO (unfinished object)?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Right now I am finishing a shrug I also have a pair of socks on dpns for me and a pair on circs for my daughter. My oldest UFO is a felted vest I started for DH about 2 years ago. The yarn is truly nasty feeling and I need to frog it and wash the yarn so I can start over. </span><br />5. What are your favorite types of yarns? Are you allergic to any yarns, or just hate working with something? Anything type/brand of yarn you’ve been dying to try?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I despise acrylic. Sorry, I am a bit of a yarn snob. :) I love wool (bfl is what I mostly knit with) Wool blends are okay too. I am dying to try HandMaiden Seacell or Great Big Sea or a silk/wool blend of some sort. </span><br />6. Are you on Ravelry? <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Yes I am Desert Knitta </span><br />7. What are your favorite colors? Brights? Pastels? More muted colors? Variegated? Are there that make you want to stab yourself in the eye with your needles?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I like all colors. Pastels, Earthy, Variegated are all good. I like brown and blue blends, turquoise, anything really as long as it is not neon. I might stab myself in the eye if I got neon yarn LOL </span><br />8. What is your favorite knit accessory, your fancy needles? stitch markers? your yarn cutter? What do you have TOO many of? What do you wish you had?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I am in love with my addi turbos I wish I had a cable needle necklace. I don’t have a row counter or fancy stitch markers. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Can you have TOO many of anything knitting related????</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Chocolate</span><br /><br />1. Do you prefer boxed/packets, or something homemade?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Either is fine.</span> </span><br />2. Marshmallows or whipped cream?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Whipped cream definitely!</span><br />3. Do you use any ‘add ins’<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Just whipped cream. But if I got something to add in I would try it. I am adventurous.</span><br />4. Are you a year round cocoa drinker or just in the winter months?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Year round but more in the winter. </span><br />5. Do you like flavored cocoas or are you just a ’straight chocolate’ kind of person?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I like flavors and straight</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">.</span><br />6. Do you enjoy cocoa from restaurants or shops like Starbucks? What are some of your favorites?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I love Starbucks cocoa. I don’t order cocoa out much. </span><br />7. You’ve just made the perfect cup of cocoa - is it in a thick mug, or a thinner cup? Where would you sit to drink it?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">It is in a thick mug and I would curl up on the couch under my fleece throw. </span><br />8. You’re enjoying that perfect cup, what treats will you enjoy with it? Are they sweet or salty? Crunchy? Soft and flaky? <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Mmmm I love sweet and salty things. A little crunch is nice and some flakyness too. </span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">It’s all YOU!</span><br /><br />1. Do you have other hobbies like spinning or scrapbooking?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I sew, I love to garden, I dye my own yarn and am learning to spin this year. </span><br />2. Do you collect anything?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Mugs, old keys and fabric LOL</span><br />3. What is your favorite part of Winter?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">My favorite part of winter is when it is turning into spring Hahaha I don’t really like winter. I am okay if I can stay inside and keep warm.</span><br />4. What sort of scents do you enjoy? Any difference in what you like for your house versus what you like for your body?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I love spicy scents, citrus spice, vanilla spice pumpkin spice. I don’t like real heavy scented body fragrance. Something light and citrus is nice. I love Lavender anything </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">!</span><br />5. Are you allergic to anything?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">No allergies </span><br />6. Are you on Ravelry? What’s your ID?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Yes I am <span style="font-weight: bold;">Desert Knitta</span></span><br />7. How would you spend an ideal winter afternoon/day?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Curled up with a hot mug and a book or my knitting. Oh with one of the cats at my feet. </span><br />8. What’s your favorite animal?<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Giraffe </span>Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-10275988599610399432009-01-03T20:37:00.000-08:002009-01-03T20:43:43.908-08:00Fun stuff for a wee one<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_kj10qe6CU8Vh539VOqvvg8VZQBw4R4jgDn19MCsB6A_3TBJjcVpYmyg0HEoTXO9Un7ucBAcHQdJmSYp8ulEU0cpVBYSrLbJYWOpOFGr88jSFwV-vtrgCQRYO_n9on5eAtyuHFrjoIRA/s1600-h/ambers+gifts.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_kj10qe6CU8Vh539VOqvvg8VZQBw4R4jgDn19MCsB6A_3TBJjcVpYmyg0HEoTXO9Un7ucBAcHQdJmSYp8ulEU0cpVBYSrLbJYWOpOFGr88jSFwV-vtrgCQRYO_n9on5eAtyuHFrjoIRA/s320/ambers+gifts.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287294281392696962" /></a><br />Last night we blessed a friend at MNO who is expecting her 2nd wee one this month. I made her a cute little <a href="http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=77537&vid=57">Hudson Hat</a> without the ear flaps and a quilted burpie cloth. She was kind enough to email me a picture since I forgot to take one myself.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-55096391359178046622008-12-03T16:39:00.000-08:002008-12-03T17:09:38.780-08:00A Little Bit CraftyEvery year (Well this is the second year lol) my local momma group does a hand made toy swap. I have been working on a few items and did the mad dash last night and today getting them finished. It was fun and I really like how they all turned out. So I did 6 food sets and a cute little owl.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinerFYcBch0lE6siZyk0h12_LRhLBOypxLDpBdMelXxTmCqIzWFwpof3ff6hoo2jOO95L_LcgnR3jQU89HI5_RH8NWFTFyJ0D0ekHnnfmq-jWEWL1ncMWolZzV3IIL0hgd_XEoOMXg-nt_/s1600-h/Hoot+finished.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinerFYcBch0lE6siZyk0h12_LRhLBOypxLDpBdMelXxTmCqIzWFwpof3ff6hoo2jOO95L_LcgnR3jQU89HI5_RH8NWFTFyJ0D0ekHnnfmq-jWEWL1ncMWolZzV3IIL0hgd_XEoOMXg-nt_/s200/Hoot+finished.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275731461707584626" /></a><br /> That means I will get 7 surprises in return. We do the swap at our monthly Mom's Night Out which is this Friday. So I dropped all my stuff off at Erika's house today she is our Swap Mistress and does an awesome job of sorting everything. She is also Inspired Mama See her button in my right hand column. Here are a few pictures of what I made<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cookies and Strawberries </span><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDE20MfE3Ev91Ai_ODa3JNF5dUO0boAz-k6kiMp8xP7zBdkGGAJIACKE-w66cqII4XXvaqJ1gPvj6oKUdOaNnmSqDl7J2YmAsVbS4m3hyphenhyphenfvcMHhxot-hKZYJeW5s6_b6-BrkPKGQCrec7/s1600-h/Cookies~Strawberries+small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDE20MfE3Ev91Ai_ODa3JNF5dUO0boAz-k6kiMp8xP7zBdkGGAJIACKE-w66cqII4XXvaqJ1gPvj6oKUdOaNnmSqDl7J2YmAsVbS4m3hyphenhyphenfvcMHhxot-hKZYJeW5s6_b6-BrkPKGQCrec7/s320/Cookies~Strawberries+small.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275730075694871538" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Here is the Sweets Set</span> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4lILw8ZIkl7PRhegHt_i9FG5RJ5CJUimSYk5DGcHHPtgA5RdgYAfC_aTyrk4T3ZKC9MEhmnRRLt2dUV90d03dXfUXfXTGSI7ninAqLQ5T36xCSU_R8DaEA0VIXtJSezvt9u_ap8dnGiW/s1600-h/Sweet+Set.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4lILw8ZIkl7PRhegHt_i9FG5RJ5CJUimSYk5DGcHHPtgA5RdgYAfC_aTyrk4T3ZKC9MEhmnRRLt2dUV90d03dXfUXfXTGSI7ninAqLQ5T36xCSU_R8DaEA0VIXtJSezvt9u_ap8dnGiW/s320/Sweet+Set.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275734247128864706" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">And some Sushi too</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaEJERY7lG9ZKjPraN2MVgP_Jt7mU4Op5chKja01NdhlFv-Gdv_rUgrR1WqUblkYkql6Uw6dhZID5vNXfeiR8xV_kJL8UpTBA6u7RV5kDu63jQV3TY8gm2kijp6t3gxKns_tXk3w39oHi/s1600-h/Sushi+Set.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaEJERY7lG9ZKjPraN2MVgP_Jt7mU4Op5chKja01NdhlFv-Gdv_rUgrR1WqUblkYkql6Uw6dhZID5vNXfeiR8xV_kJL8UpTBA6u7RV5kDu63jQV3TY8gm2kijp6t3gxKns_tXk3w39oHi/s320/Sushi+Set.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275734775008220722" /></a>Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-19473671445653004602008-12-02T13:11:00.000-08:002008-12-02T13:17:52.529-08:00My New LookI am so excited I just spent this afternoon redesigning my blog. My good friend Darcy/Knotty Knitter helped me by posting her tutorial on grabbing a button. Then she called me and talked me through some changes. Plus she has all these fabulous blog helps at the end of her knitting patterns links on her blog. It was so much fun and everything on here is done totally free. I am excited to start blogging again and have this beautiful new look to cheer me.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-47373120903958069772007-10-09T18:20:00.000-07:002007-10-09T18:31:15.417-07:00Win Some sock yarn<a href="http://alicejean.blogspot.com/2007/10/yarn-contest.html">Alice Jean: Yarn contest</a><br />A lovely lady in the UK that I have received yarn from is having a contest where she is giving away a skein of her own sock yarn Click the link above pick out your favorite colorway helping her out as to what colorway she should dye up some more of. Link to her contest and leave your comment today. Get busy because the contest ends on Monday the 15th at 9pm UK time. Don't ask me what that is here. Just get busy and sign up. But beware it is hard to pick just one yummy color.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-90588356607118543272007-10-06T07:50:00.000-07:002007-10-06T08:32:37.304-07:00I went Dancing last night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Porcupinedancing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Porcupinedancing.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />It was MNO and we blessed a couple expectant Mom's with gifts. I am sure <a href="http://jessicamomof6.blogspot.com/">Jessica</a> will post pictures on her blog. We went to Table Rock Brew Pub. Their food is yummy and their beer is good. While I waited for my food <a href="http://squeakofaneedle.blogspot.com/">Paula</a> got me started on DPNs made by her Dad with a sock pattern written by her Mom. After frogging it many many many times and a bit of help from <a href="http://www.knittywit.blogspot.com/">Heidi</a> at coffee, I finally got the size right and was on my way, Dancing naked with the porcupine. It is good to have talented friends. :) So far I really like dpns much much to my surprise. Oh and the socks, they are for my little sweetie girl.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-57172818637643067332007-10-02T09:00:00.001-07:002007-10-02T12:37:21.693-07:00A Couple PicturesHere is the yarn I dyed for last months stocking at the <br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/Majestic">Congo</a> The Cherry Blossom sold right away I still have the Water one. I may have to knit something as a gift out of that. I also did a custom dye I gifted to a momma friend so she could knit up some little longies for her boy bundle that will be here soon. <br />I could be dangerous now that I have figured out how ot post pictures. LOL <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Congo%20items/CherryBlossom2-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Congo%20items/CherryBlossom2-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> Sweet Cherry Blossom<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Congo%20items/water.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Congo%20items/water.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> Water<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Congo%20items/AutumnHarvest.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/Congo%20items/AutumnHarvest.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> Autumn Harvest special dye for baby knitsLaurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-27988009838340619362007-10-02T08:05:00.000-07:002007-10-02T10:22:45.656-07:00Can I?Can I just keep on resolving to be a better blogger? I just signed up to join Ravelry. So I have to get better at this blogging thing. I have been knitting and dyeing yarn. I've done some sewing too. Apparently I need to open a Flicker account so that is on my list for today. There are over 16,000 people ahead of me waiting on their invite from Ravelry. WOW!!! That is a lot of people.<br />I also got some raw fleece I need to wash and get ready for spinning which I am hoping to start doing soon. Okay now to figure out how to post some pictures here. :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/UltimateFluffyMail.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/superspagirl04/UltimateFluffyMail.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> This is my raw fleece, the ultimate fluffy mailLaurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093452919091834551.post-31972326094472096532007-09-01T09:20:00.000-07:002007-09-01T09:26:57.455-07:00so I'm Obviously NOT the greatest bloggerLOL I guess I just need to develop the habit of coming here.<br />I have been knitting and I joined a congo on Hyenacart to sell some of the things I make. You can see it here http://hyenacart.com/Majestic It is a bunch of real life friends from here in Idaho who got together to sell our wares. we have been sharing with each other and learning from each other for years. We have bought and swapped items from one another as well. We just had our second stocking. I love to see what everyone comes up with for our themes. Next stocking is Sept 13 It is going to be a really great theme.<br /><br />I will post some pictures of the fun stuff I have been working on.Laurie~Let's Knit Ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01571207008753707324noreply@blogger.com1