Vera's Crafty Blog

Opening Ceremonies

Evas Shawl 080808-1, originally uploaded by vhanna26.

Eva's Shawl...

I started on this shawl for the Ravelympics as I watched the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympic games last night. It was so beautiful, and I love watching the Parade of Nations.

Oh, I'm using Dream in Color Baby in Funky Fuschia.




Opening Ceremonies

Since I've been watching Project Runway, I felt compelled to Twitter the best dressed nations, and though it's going to sound like I'm just a homer, I loved the USA's outfits the best. They were totally sharp, and everyone looked good in them.

Where I've Been

Since I've been away from blogging. It's not that I've been awy from the computer either. I'm on Twitter, Facebook, Ravelry, and even Plurk.

For the most part, I've been knitting socks for The Summer of Socks. It's hot, and I've knitted two whole pairs, almost done with another pair, and have two orphans.

I've also been reading this summer. I've read David Sedaris's new book, and I'm almost finished with Stefan Fatsis's A Few Seconds of Panic about his traning camp experiences with the Denver Broncos. It's a great read for anyone who loves pro football and wants to know what traning camp is really like.

I'm also listening to Charlatan on Radio Reader during my morning commute.  It's engrossing, and I think that we haven't changed much as humans--those who con and are conned, only the delivery method is different.

Still, blogging is never far from my thoughts. I just wish it could spring out of my brain--prompt and picture perfect.

For tomorrow, my Parade of Socks.

The Summer of Socks is A Go

Hello New Look!

For July, HK continues her romp through fashion with Dior.

SOS is Here

This year, I my sock knitting got off to a slow start, but after finishing up a few sock UFO's I'm ready for the Summer of Socks.  The KAL started June 21st, and while there are people on their 4th pair, I'm merrily plodding along.

Here are the Orange Crush Thujas I finished on June 21st.  While they don't officially count for SOS, they got me in the mood.

For SOS, I started a pairof Simple Pleasure socks with some Socks That Rock Hot Flash in medium weight.  I like how this pattern works with this bright, crazy yarn.

Since I can't seem to stay focused on one pair of socks at a time, I went retro, and started a Broadripple sock with some Cascade Fixation I got a while back.  I started Sunday, and I'm nearly done with the gusset.

This is my third pair of Broadripples.  I made two pairs in 2004 when I was new to sock knitting here and here.  I love this pattern because it's easy, looks good, works up quickly, and compatible with lots of different sock yarns. 

I think my next socks will be a plain sock in a self striping yarn and the new internet hotness, Spring Forward.

I will try to refrain from starting a new sock until I have finished at least one of my currents.

WWKIP at the Joe

World Wide Knit in Public Day 2008

Overall, I had a wonderful time at our KIP at the Riverdogs Game at Joseph Riley Park "The Joe" yesterday. I wish that we all could have sat together even though we were in the same section and close by, but I'll make sure we that we are all together the next time around.

We did get a mention and got some ribbing from the announcer at the game, and got to be on the big screen, which was pretty cool.

Still, I actually got some knitting done, and enjoyed fellowshipping with others and meeting friends and family.

A big thanks goes out to all who helped and supported.  I really appreciate it.

Tina, Marianne, me, and Jimmy (Tina's DH) enjoying the game and the beautiful evening.

Beth (co-author of The Little Box of Socks) and Connie working on socks.

Gay, Lynn, and Mollie hanging out.

Laura, Kat, and Keisha are ready for their close up.

Nancy & Her DH, Phil.

Amy couldn't knit, but did represent.

What's wrong with my hubby?

There was baseball going on. Unfortunately, the 'Dogs lost 7-6 :-(

My Orange Crush Thujas are coming along nicely.  I worked on the sock on the right for most of the game.

Since the WW in WWKIP stands for world wide, you can see some photos from all over in the Flickr pool.

Purls of Wisdom

Shameless Promotional Post

I'm featured in today's Post & Courier.  I haven't seen the paper just yet, but i'll pick one up on the way to work this morning.

All in Pieces

Still working on the Cropped Cardi. 

I've finished the back, left side and sleeves.  I need to knit the right side, put on the sleeves, knit the ribbed neckline and them seam up the sides.  I dislike seaming, but need the practice.

First, though, I need to block her to get the curling out.  The Sonnet yarn is knitting up quite well.  I'll probably pick up some more since it's still 50% off at Knit.

WWKIP Update

It looks like the weather will be good--if very hot--for tomorrow's event.  While I still haven't come up with a project, I'm looking forward to a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship, and baseball.

Hope to see some of you there.

Back to My Blog (and knitting)

Cropped Cardi 060908, originally uploaded by vhanna26.

This Spoleto Potato is Done!

I had a fabulous time going to Spoleto events and writing for Spoleto Today. I even managed to work on my Spoleto of Socks and finish two out of four sock UFOs and start on a third which is much better than I though I would do.

Cropped Cardi

Still, I missed my knitting, so instead of being sensible and finishing up a sock, I decided to start the starkly named Design 26 from the book Noro Designer Mini Knits by Jenny Watson since Tina and Pam at my LYS have made it or are working on it too.  I'll call her the Cropped Cardi, but I'm fighting the urge to name it something in the Hello Kitty Universe.

Really,it's a cute top, and I've been wanting to knit it for awhile even the temperature has soared past the 90 degree mark, and I can't wear the top anywhere anytime soon.

I'm using Wisdom Yarns Sonnet since it was 50% off at Knit. I started yesterday, and I'll have the back done soon.  The yarn is a little thicker than Silk Garden, but I like how it's knitting up.

So far, so good on the top.  It's knitting up quickly, and I need to consider some buttons.

I also need to think about a WWKIP project for Saturday.  How about Soleil?  I have the yarn, and it's mostly stockinette knitting in the round afer a few lace rounds.

Hello June

Hello Jazz Age!

Hello Kitty is all a flapper this month.

Spoleto Yesterday

Yesterday, I went on the Charleston Poetry Walk for a morning of exercise and education.  You can read about it here. 

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

I also went to see the Charleston Riverdogs with Patrick and some friends.  Minor league baseball is one of the best deals in town. 

Swing it!

Riverdog mascots Charlie and Chelsea boogie down.

Memebers of the Pillow Flight League show their stuff.

Heads Up!!!

WWKIP @ The Charleston Riverdogs

Saturday, June 14, 2008 is World Wide Knit in Public Day, and you are invited to spend it with us at the Charleston Riverdogs game.

Click on the link for more information.

Since we are having our event at a ballgame, the event is listed on the Stitch 'N Pitch website.

Please note that crocheters and other needle artists as well as family and friends are invited too.

You can get a ticket the day of the game for section 202, but you can get internet tickets for $1.00 off at the link below.

The password is stitch (all lower case).

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me or comment.  We are looking forward to a evening of fun, fellowship and stitching.

Just Remember...

So Heads Up!!!