tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21186682903565189122024-03-20T03:10:33.013-04:00greenapples knitsgreenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-26369360872991505592009-07-26T12:46:00.001-04:002009-07-26T12:48:23.144-04:00This Blog has Moved!You can now find this blog at www.greenapplesknits.wordpress.comgreenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-18344970566302423632009-07-24T15:15:00.003-04:002009-07-24T15:26:26.463-04:00Monkeys on my Head - a FOPattern: Cozy Critter Cap (Ravelry Link)Needles: US5Yarn: Patons DecorComments: I don't know if it's because I've knit the Monkey socks a few times now, but I just couldn't manage to stay interested in this hat for more than 10-15 minutes at a time. I, however, love the finished product. Definitely a product over process knit for me!greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-11000725478775849722009-07-23T11:27:00.003-04:002009-07-23T11:47:30.490-04:00Holiday FOs and Progress PhotosToday I figured I'd blog about my progress on my Holiday Knit List - especially seeing as I didn't post any photos in my last post (and now I have a few). Lets start with the "in-progress" photos that I have so far:First we have the 9 to 9 to 9 bag: The main body of the bag has been knit and felted (photo shows pre-felting size), and I am waiting for the yarn for the flowers to come in (which greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-21813589833314968012009-07-17T22:57:00.005-04:002009-07-17T23:23:02.341-04:00Holiday Knit List '09We all know that there's a big holiday that's 5 months (and a bit) away, and I started freaking out last month because I had absolutely *nothing* done, and by June, I'm at least 30% way finished shopping/knitting through my list. I guess you could say that it really snuck up on me this year. So, I sat down and started making a list of people that my family will gift to, and choosing which ones I greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-57515532090154501282009-06-16T14:43:00.004-04:002009-06-16T15:21:41.769-04:00Update!I can't believe that I've gone so long without posting anything - sorry about that! While I've been away from blogging, I have managed to get a few projects done - mostly baby knitting it seems!What I've knit (in no particular order):1. Stash-busting Wascloths2. Blanket for my newest nephew - Baby E (who is pictured, along with my handsome DH)3. Soap Sock4. Felted bowl (my first felting project)5greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-18977141612754096702009-03-01T09:27:00.004-05:002009-03-01T09:58:42.856-05:00March is here!Happy March everyone! It's starting to feel like this year is just zooming right by!February seems to have seen the return of my knitting mojo - 7 completed projects in February!In February I completed:The Branching Out scarf I started back in JanuaryGathered ScarfNova MittsMy first short-row heel socks (for Miss J)Loop-through scarfRibbed hata very plain wash clothI have also started a pair of greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-32610881233658112922009-02-08T13:12:00.003-05:002009-02-08T13:43:32.519-05:00Lake of the (Ninja Turtle Barf) WoodsI've wanted to knit Ilga Leja's Lake of the Woods from the moment I first saw it - same colourway (Nova Scotia) and yarn (Fleece Artist Silk Stream). When I went in search of the yarn, I was dissappointed to discover that it had been discontinued.When looking around on Ravelry, I learned that Fleece Artist had produced a "Very Special Limited Edition" yarn for Knitty-Noddy (Merino 3/6) that wouldgreenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-83664307884033817572009-02-02T08:57:00.002-05:002009-02-02T10:29:43.802-05:00January KnitsI really don't feel like I've knit much this month, especially when compared to how much I churned out last year. At the beginning of the month, I lost my knitting mojo - I actually went a week+ without knitting a single stitch! It was weird, but I think I just needed a bit of a break from it all to focus on some other stuff.The break wasn't really bad - I finished unpacking the last of the boxesgreenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-9996561021214404472009-01-26T08:57:00.004-05:002009-01-26T09:21:56.956-05:00Emergency MittensI love mittens (and I mean REALLY love) - especially hand-knit ones. Last spring, I finally finished a pair that ended up being my favorite ones ever - my Mermaid Mitts. Oh, how I loved those mitts - and I didn't even manage to get a full winter of wear out of them! "Why?" you ask? Because my cute little monster of a boy flushed one down the toilet!The beloved Mermaid MittensI had them in a bin, greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-77224406072632826892009-01-13T17:13:00.003-05:002009-01-13T17:45:48.909-05:00TaggedOk, so I know that I never got around to posting about recent projects, or doing an end of year post. Quite frankly, I got quite sick in December, and wasn't up to doing much of anything (other than plurking). Then came the new year, where I haven't been able to concentrate on anything other that a massive re-organization/de-stash of our entire house (just got sick and tired of all the "stuff", greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-43010950938648186262008-12-03T08:45:00.002-05:002008-12-03T08:57:50.982-05:00I'm Alive!Eep! it's been 2 months since my last post - sorry about that! My mind has been so scattered with trying to prepare for the holiday season that I haven't been able to put all of my thoughts together. I still have 2 projects (in their entirety) left to knit, so my mind is still scattered, but I'll try to get a photo-filled post up in the next few days so you can see what I've been up to! Hope greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-22500273771132526382008-09-29T09:52:00.001-04:002008-09-29T14:54:21.431-04:00Falling for BrownAutumn is my absolute favorite season. Why?Take this for example:(Taken from my balcony yesterday. Yes, those are cows - I live close to a farm.)Then combine that with the cool weather, and you have one very happy me. I really do love this time of year!That being said, since the cooler weather hit, I seem to have been drawn to the colour brown - it's showing up in just about every project that greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-50858825585472120812008-08-28T14:05:00.003-04:002008-08-28T14:44:49.565-04:00August FO's and other such things...This "no real set goals" thing really seems to have worked this month!What have I knit?Matching socks for Miss J & Mr.S (2 pairs total)Creamsicle socks Finshed up the Bleue et Noir socks"Autumn is Coming" anklet-ish socksEvangelinethe teal Barbie dressFinished one sock of my Whitewater Monkeys And, I'll likely have another pair of socks done by Sunday. Oh - the coolest part of the pair I'm greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-64461793785090871242008-08-11T09:07:00.002-04:002008-08-11T09:28:48.977-04:00Procrastination?Apparently, it's not for me this month. Seriously. I've been ridiculously productive with my knitting so far this month.In no particular order:Barbie Dress #1 (of 3)Big Sister & Little Brother Patina SocksBleue & NoirEvangelineIsn't that crazy? I don't know what's gotten into me, but my knitting speed has picked up drastically! Those 2 pairs of socks? 4 days total to knit *both* pairs! greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-35493473211211902942008-07-22T12:03:00.003-04:002008-07-22T12:35:28.107-04:00Out The Window... and Christmas Crafting!It's not the end of the month, but I can tell you that this month's goals are out the window!Sure I finished Mr.S' socks, started a pair of socks for myself, and I did knit one sock of Miss J's pair - but that's about all that I'm likely to get done off that list.The Jaywalkers, Leyburns, and Creamsicles are all on hold - the reason? I snapped back into reality and took a good look at what I greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-6163834977946336132008-07-15T12:22:00.002-04:002008-07-15T12:36:29.306-04:00I'm back!And well, I actually have been for about a week - but I've been too busy to post before now!Other than moving, this is what I've been up to:Finished Mr.S' socks Started Miss J's socks (and finished one)Started another pair of socks I like how Mr.S' socks turned out, and I'm really liking Miss J's (can you believe that's *not* a self striping yarn? Pretty cool if you ask me!), but I'm not sure howgreenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-11123760767823335632008-06-28T22:06:00.002-04:002008-06-28T22:30:09.179-04:00June Progress and July GoalsSo, tomorrow is my last full day with internet until July 7th (because of the move), so I thought I'd go ahead and post now while I have a bit of time to relax before getting back to packing up the last little bits!So, as a recap, my June goals were:Finish at least one of the Leyburn SocksFinish at least one of the JaywalkersStart the Mystery ShawlFinish Mr.S' Caterpillar wash clothAnd I managed:greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-60435271479029348092008-06-23T14:38:00.002-04:002008-06-23T15:08:04.243-04:00Crazy for Sock Yarn...I've noticed lately, that all I've been buying is sock yarn (except for two purchases). Over May and June, I acquired enough to make 6 pairs of socks!First, I had an order from The Yarn and Fiber Company (somewhat of a favorite, thanks to their free shipping - no min. purchase & includes Canada!):Cherry Tree Hill Supersock in Caribou CreekandDream in Color Smooshy in November Muse Then I greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-78986351579393604172008-06-20T14:50:00.003-04:002008-06-20T15:19:27.344-04:00The things I've learned (so far) this month...I honestly feel like I'm not getting *anything* done with knitting this month! I've been running into problems with my socks, which has had me ripping out far more work than usual, and it's starting to drive me a bit crazy!Alas, I have learned some things:Do not attempt to kitchener when in a rush. The results will be fugly, and you will have to rip it out.Do not attempt to rip out above greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-74612038913269076762008-06-11T09:37:00.002-04:002008-06-11T09:46:01.142-04:00Oi! Sorry this post it so late! So much has been going on around here - it's been crazy! First, Mr.S got really sick with a tummy bug, then DH caught something, then Miss J, then me. On top of that, there was the kids' birthday party, Miss J turned 4 (and had the worst of her sickness on her birthday - poor girl!), and to cap it all off - we're moving June 30th! Blah!Anyways, let's recap what greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-85071213562167397372008-05-22T09:14:00.004-04:002008-05-22T09:33:34.476-04:00My little man...Is now 1!ThenNowHappiest of happy days to you Little Mr.S!Mommy loves you and wonders where the heck the time has gone...greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-69846251544460747172008-05-20T09:19:00.002-04:002008-05-20T09:49:41.952-04:00Mmmm...Yarn....I have no idea how I haven't posted about this yet, but last week (at least I think it was last week - my memory sucks lately), I received my first shipment of Yarn Pirate's Booty Club! This stuff is awesome - Just take a look!I couldn't resist casting on - it was just too soft and gorgeous! After a bit of a consult with the ladies on the Resolutions for 2008 board on Ravelry, I decided to go greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-556892071298844752008-05-12T09:53:00.003-04:002008-05-12T10:13:38.642-04:00Trying something new...As some of you know, I dropped out of Sock Wars. I'm not going to bash the organizer - I know she had a lot on her plate, but things could have been much better organized/written. I'll leave it at that.As SWIII was supposed to be a bit of a challenge, I decided to try a new technique in my newest project - toe up socks! After exploring a few projects in my Ravelry queue, I finally decided on a greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-24917206646408697832008-05-09T08:54:00.002-04:002008-05-09T08:58:23.363-04:00Sock Wars!It starts today, and while I'm sitting here eagerly awaiting the arrival of my dossier, I thought I' make a quick post to present my weapons...Look out target - they're coming to get you!greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118668290356518912.post-36250145248347384072008-04-30T13:28:00.003-04:002008-04-30T14:06:32.068-04:00Procrastination and goals....Yet again, I have managed to go about a month in between posts - sorry about that!How did I do with my goals this month? Not spectacular, but progress has been made nonetheless!Wicked. Short story - it's not done, nor will it be until fall. Slightly longer story - I finished the body, and despite trying it on as I went, it's tight. The not-as-stretchy-as-it-should-be bind off definitely doesn't greenappleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197848846978748457noreply@blogger.com0