Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans...

Oh my gosh.....I am terrible at updating! In my defense..even though I have been umemployed for a very long time...I am unemployed no more! I officially got rehired at Sears AND Six Flags. Ok...so...I may have sworn that I would never work for either company again...but I got two words for ya: the economy...and one more: sucks. A job is a job is a job and I can't wait to start working again....and I don't care in what capacity at this point. I can't wait to start making money...money I could use to buy yarn...which I actually need...desperately.

Unfourtnatly...I like to make all the color schemes in oranges and browns. I love the Vanna's Choice yarn by Lion's Brand because it is cheap and it is great to work with. However...I have started so many...many projects using the color scheme... and the yarn...that I am starting to run out quickly. Which is bothersome...since I have soo many projects to finish.

On the project front, I am half way through my Larger than Life bag....I have one panel done...just need to whipstich...and to do that, I may need the guidance of my SnB yarn buddies. That project has taken priority...since I am going to start work soon and I need a decent sized bag to carry all of my various things (like yarn...and notebook...and book...).

On the book front, I find that I have not been reading at all like I had planned...I need to ge on that. I have so many awesome books that I can't wait to read...and...no place to put them. I am making it my project tomorrow to organize the bedroom...and that is going to be daunting. I bought a bookshelf...but it is time for some furniture rearrangment and purging. I will hopefully be able to post a progression soon (as an added incentiveto get it done!)

Okie Dokie...time to make a to-do list!

Happy hooking!

Ten on Tuesday...on Saturday!

Ok..so..as I was poking around my blogs..I noticed that several (ok..2) keep having these Ten on Tuesday posts! I decided to do some digging (because I want to play!) and I found the blog! So...even though it isn't Tuesday...and I really like the topic...I am going to this weeks Ten on Tuesday...on Saturday!

Ten Favorite Articles of Clothing

1. Beat-up black plaid chuck-like shoes from Wet Seal: I love these shoes! They are cute, comfy and just the right amount of broken it to make them look cool!

2. Army green jacket: I love this coat...for the comfort/retro awesomeness and the sentimental value...everytime I put it on I feel like I am ready to take on "the man" and join the revolution!

3. 4" stilletto, pointy toe high heel collection: Secret love of mine...since I don't wear them often enough. I always feel so pretty and sofisticated when I slip a pair of those baby's on. They come in black, brown and fire engine red.

4. Brown plaid pea coat: The 70's called and no...they can NOT have their coat back. I adore my brown plaid pea coat, with the little hints of blue and white and the most amazing collar ever...when I flip it up, I look like a very chic vampire! It is comfy and warm-ish.

5. Loud plaid Mod dress: ...not the most flattering dress ever....but I don't care! I love it! It looks cute with heels or boots...and it looks straight out the 60's. It is a navy blue/red/orange/purple plaid cordoroy dress with 3/4-length sleeves and a row a big buttons down the front. Love it!

6.Lane Byrant right fit jeans: The only jeans that I have ever owned that didn't need to be hemmed.

7. Extensive and growing purse collection: Some I have been given, many I have bought...I could not live with out any of them. I have many...many...many...bags. Amoung my favorites are my little red vintage handbag that traveled all around Paris with me, my black and white houndstooth clutch with burgandy croc-look accents that I bought on the first Black Friday I didn't have to work, and my over-sized black hobo that I can fit a winter coat into.

8. Old Navy 3/4 length v-neck shirt: I have a brown and red on that are still going strong...and they are super cool (and...they make my boobs look great....just sayin')

9. Cardigans: I love my cardigans...they have become a staple...because it is cold in New England.

10. Hand-made scarfs: They each get equal treatment and show time...I am proud of them!

Tales of a Serial Project Starter

Well...I have started many projects lately...and I haven't finished any of them. No bueno. No progress has been made on the granny square throw...but I am thinking of taking it in a new direction. Um...started a baby blanket...no much further on that....and my knock off Larger Than Life bag has been put on hold since I FINALLY found the original pattern!

On the Larger Than Life bag...it is the first pattern I have been able to follow and I am now looking forward to finishing it....so I can start another pattern project. I have been banned from buying any new yarn until I finish the projects I have already started....which sucks. However, desperate times call for desperate measures. I am starting a "To Do" list for both life and crochet. It is time to finish what I start! I made that a resolution and I plan to stick with it, dammit! And that goes with updating this blog...I vow to keep this up! Oy...

Happy Hooking!

A Brief Break From Yarn...

I taking a brief break from yarn talk to congratulate America on a great choice for our new president. Bush is gone (thank god) and Obama is in! I had my apprehension at first...and time will tell if those apprehensions show themselves again...but at this very moment.... I am proud. I think we made a good choice here, America. Way to go!

Cotton Wash Pad

So...I decided to take a break from the throw and experiment a little. I saw this really cool cotton dish cloth pattern that I just had to try. So I bought some Sugar n' Cream yarn and set out to make it! Except...I got confused... since I just started reading patterns...

So...I decided to make a sponge look-a-like. Enter wash pad!  It was so easy... easier than choosing Geico. All I did was single crochet a few rows making one small rectangle...and then I made another small rectangle of equal size and single crocheted the two together. Ta-da! WASH PAD! 

Eventually...I will be able to read those silly patterns...until then...it is improvised inspiration.

The next improvised creation is going to be a bag based on the Larger the Life bag that appeared in Interwoven Crochet Spring 2007....which I can't actually find. (not for lack of trying). I have some idea's churning in my head...

On a different non-yarn related project, I have potentially developed a new, eco-friendly way to reuse some old t-shirts that I can't bear to get rid of. I am not going to say it just yet...but I am working on a prototype right now...stay tuned!

Happy Hooking!

Connecticut River SnB and Granny Square Throw - Days 5-6

Today...I finally ventured over to It's a Grind (a local coffee house)...and I went to my very first Stich and Bitch. Oh boy! I was soooo nervous. Ever since I started to really become involved in the fiber world, I have wanted to get invovled in a stich and bitch group. After finally getting my ass in gear, I am glad I went!

Right after Thanksgiving, I walked into It's a Grind on my way home after a Black Friday party. On my out, I noticed there was a woman spinning yarn...which I thought was neat. One of the women in the circle told me she liked my scraf...and then asked if i made it. I told her I had and they started telling me about their group...which I immediatly knew was a SnB...and I was stoked! However, life got the better of me and I just couldn't make it to any of the meetings.

Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. Again...at Its a Grind...just chillin' out with my crochet. A woman ventured over to see what I was working on...and then told me about the SnB (again). Once again...I had a renewed interest in the group. She also told me about Ravelry...which I went home and immediatly requested an invite. Once there...I joined the online version of the group...as a way to scope them out. The holidays and finals prevented me from going to an actual meeting...but today...today I knew it was time.

I purpously waited until 1 to head over there...knowing the meeting "ended" at 2. I wanted an easy out in case the group wasn't for me, since I am not much of a club person to begin with. I made it there at about 1:30...walk up to the window to ensure they were still inside...grabbed my stuff and headed in. I made a grand entrance and then was surprised to be welcomed with open arms. I can already tell that I am going to like this group and I can't wait to go back on Thursday for the next meeting!

I was able to get a little more done on one granny square. I am almost done with it and am ready to move on to the next one. I don't have an end number yet...we shall see! I am going to start hitting it hardcore so I can be done with it in the next week or two. This will make it easier to move on to other projects.

I am still having a bitch of a time reading patterns. I found several I really want to do...but I am very confused by the patterns. I am going to study up a little more.

Happy hooking!

Granny Square Throw - Days 3 and 4

No progress has been made on the throw whatsoever! I haven't had the time and my crochet session yesterday turned into a learning session. I was able to pick up a few new stiches! Learned how to increase and decrease and to corchet in a spiral (thanks to my friend Heather). Also, I learned how to (finally!) read a pattern! Now, I have ton more projects I am itching to start! I can't wait! I am already dubbing 2009 as the year of crochet!

I want to wish everyone a happy new year! Be safe!

Happy Hooking!