tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141476622012-01-28T17:57:50.262-05:00The everyday ramblings of a 30-something knitting fool.Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.comBlogger4681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-79171754202905958712012-01-28T17:19:00.002-05:002012-01-28T17:26:21.919-05:00The final sweater for the baby brigade is finished. This is for one of the managers at work who is having a baby boy next month. The pattern is my go to for baby sweaters - the<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seamless-yoked-baby-sweater"> Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater</a> - and the yarn is Lion Brand's Pound of Love in Turquoise. I still have a lot of this yarn left in both blue and pink so I think some charity knitting maybe happening around here. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/seamless-yoked-baby-sweater-4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ravelry</span></a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FO</span> Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nyEsOxQRaR4/TyR0k9wl5OI/AAAAAAAAChg/zuLHpQJDx5U/s1600/007-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 174px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nyEsOxQRaR4/TyR0k9wl5OI/AAAAAAAAChg/zuLHpQJDx5U/s200/007-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702811206560376034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now to work on some other projects. I think I feel the need to pull out a project that has been lingering for way to long to work on. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7917175420290595871?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-57260933674605776362012-01-27T22:07:00.003-05:002012-01-27T22:35:42.544-05:00Time to check in.<br /><br />Weight: I was up 0.6 lbs this week. Considering how bad my eating was I am happy with this. I still have not taken my measurements.<br /><br />Exercise: This week I managed 25 minutes Monday-Wednesday and 20 minutes Thursday and Friday.<br /><br />Food: things have been better this week. I only had one bad day where there were some cookies involved.<br /><br />All in all I am pretty happy with this week. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5726093367460577636?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-15397004541390332062012-01-24T20:48:00.003-05:002012-01-24T21:20:08.578-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g0Qdk7Y6RgI/Tx9fjQqOnNI/AAAAAAAAChI/2lxFrobN8ik/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g0Qdk7Y6RgI/Tx9fjQqOnNI/AAAAAAAAChI/2lxFrobN8ik/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701380712646483154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for this week is <span style="font-weight: bold;">10 Movies You Want To See Right Now.</span> They can be new movies or old favorites.<br /><br />1) The Artist - I am normally not big on most Oscar nominated films but this one looks so cute.<br />2) The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Muppets</span> - I loved the show as a kid and still love Kermit and the gang.<br />3) The Woman in Black - I love a good scary movie and seeing Daniel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ratcliff</span> as someone other than Harry Potter will be interesting.<br />4) Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - I find the premise very interesting.<br />5) The Dark Knight Rises<br />6) There's Something About Mary - I watch this whenever I need a pick me up.<br />7) Finding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nemo</span> - I love this one and I wish I could get Clark interested in watching it especially since he loves fish.<br />8) Gone With the Wind - my favorite movie of all time<br /><br />Well that is all I can think of. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1539700454139033206?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-39502329584998083902012-01-20T21:16:00.003-05:002012-01-20T21:25:46.483-05:00Another Friday is upon so it is time to check in.<br /><br />Weight: according to the scale I am down 5.8 lbs for the week. This puts me down 8.7 lbs since I started tracking on 10/24/2011. Still have not taken my measurements. I need to do that this weekend if at all possible.<br /><br />Exercise: I managed to complete a 25 minute walking work out everyday except Tuesday. When I woke up on Tuesday morning I felt like complete crap (runny nose, sore throat, etc) so I only managed 15 minutes but at least it was something. I am doing some research on toning exercises so I may begin incorporating those into my workout in the next week or so.<br /><br />Food: the eating has not been the best this week. I managed to ignore the cake in the kitchen at work on Monday but after that things went downhill. Cookies, chips, McDonalds for breakfast, seconds at dinner. Not good but I am trying to work on it. I am a stress eater and this week has been pretty stressful (Clark has been running a fever on and off since Monday night) so I went to my old fall back of food.<br /><br />All in all not the best week but not the worst either. I am getting better at not going off the rails if I have a bad day. Now I just need to cut back on the number of bad days and I will be all set. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3950232958499808390?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-19077007782965621112012-01-17T21:11:00.003-05:002012-01-17T21:16:42.719-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LvFjctFUBko/TxYqgqV4jFI/AAAAAAAACg8/fP8x5boW-Vs/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LvFjctFUBko/TxYqgqV4jFI/AAAAAAAACg8/fP8x5boW-Vs/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698789119094197330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our topic for this week is <span style="font-weight: bold;">10 Things To Do Inside When It Is</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">To Cold To Go Outside.</span> Even though we have had a pretty mild winter so far colder weather is headed our way today so this is a timely topic.<br /><br />1) Knit<br />2) Read a book<br />3) Take a nap<br />4) Make some comfort food for dinner<br />5) Watch a movie<br />6) Play a game<br />7) Bake something<br />8) Cuddle with your honey<br />9) Plan a trip someplace warm<br />10) Remember spring will come sometime<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1907700778296562111?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-72271039998854362512012-01-15T17:08:00.005-05:002012-01-15T18:05:15.878-05:00There is something in the water at work. Last year there were 4 women due within a couple of months of each other. This year we have 5 due between December (those 2 are here already) and February. One of the ladies who is due next month is the manager of the other part of the team I work on (she is not my direct manager). She is due with a little boy next month so I am knitting my go to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seamless-yoked-baby-sweater">Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater</a>. The yarn is Lion Brand Pound of Love in Turquoise. I am almost finished with the body and would be further along but the yarn became a tangled mess. The shower is on the 26<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> so I have plenty of time to finish the knitting, buy the buttons and sew them on.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wv71PQQYvFg/TxNOwKCxE0I/AAAAAAAACgw/s5PwNgkM83I/s1600/DSC03939-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 159px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wv71PQQYvFg/TxNOwKCxE0I/AAAAAAAACgw/s5PwNgkM83I/s200/DSC03939-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697984542790456130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I also managed a bit of stash enhancement last weekend. I received 2 gift cards to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Michaels</span> for Christmas and needed to use them. Then I received a 20% off your entire purchase coupon and I really needed to go. So I managed to get all of this and have $11 left over.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2GpgC6CzwzU/TxNOpjr-XXI/AAAAAAAACgk/nDKhmtP0a7s/s1600/DSC03951-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2GpgC6CzwzU/TxNOpjr-XXI/AAAAAAAACgk/nDKhmtP0a7s/s200/DSC03951-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697984429415095666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />From the top left is some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Patons</span> Classic Wool to make another Clark-A-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Roni</span> hat <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">and</span> 4 skeins of Caron Simply Soft in Black to make <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cabled-vest-11">this vest</a>. The second row is a ball of Sugar 'n Cream in Faded Denim, 2 skeins each of Caron Simply Soft in Chocolate and Bone to make pillow covers and to start my lace blanket <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">project</span> and another ball of Sugar 'n Cream in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Moondance</span>. The bottom row is a size 8 circular to knit my vest and 2 skeins of Sugar and Cream in Terra <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Firma</span> and Earth <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Ombre</span>.<br /><br />Now I need to finish this baby sweater so I can cast on for a new project. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7227103999885436251?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-36382117861389714982012-01-14T14:26:00.010-05:002012-01-14T14:48:30.203-05:00The first week of 2012 was very productive for me. I managed to complete 4 projects in the first 7 days. While I know that I will never be able to keep up the pace I have enjoyed getting things off the needles.<br /><br />First up is my Perseverance Shawl (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/perseverance">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2012/01/perseverance-shawl.html">FO Blog</a>). I loved this pattern. It is easy enough to be good TV knitting but interesting enough to keep your attention and not become boring. I did have an issue where I was going to run out of yarn so I had to rip back about 25 rows and shorten the last repeat. The yarn - Lion Brand Microspun - is some of the first yarn I bough when I started knitting in April 2005. It is nice to finally have it out of my stash.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E93ylPIISjs/TxHXvLth4BI/AAAAAAAACgY/T7iYxR6nUiU/s1600/DSC03908-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 76px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E93ylPIISjs/TxHXvLth4BI/AAAAAAAACgY/T7iYxR6nUiU/s200/DSC03908-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697572209197965330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" on down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><br /><br />Next up is what I called the Clark-A-Roni hat (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/rib-a-roni">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2012/01/clark-roni-hat.html">FO Blog</a>). It is being modeled by<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_the_Octopus"> Al the Octopus</a> because its intended recipient was being extremely uncooperative. I loved the pattern but it ended up to small length wise. I have some more yarn and will make Clark another one and this hat will go in the charity pile.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vvVsEYMmyh8/TxHXkiVWf0I/AAAAAAAACgM/d3on7XyqX6A/s1600/DSC03930.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vvVsEYMmyh8/TxHXkiVWf0I/AAAAAAAACgM/d3on7XyqX6A/s200/DSC03930.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697572026292010818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next is the first of 2 dishcloths. This is my Slipped Stitch Braid Variation cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/slipped-stitch-braid-variation-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2012/01/slipped-stitch-braid-variation-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>). This is cloth 30 of the Cable Dishcloth Project.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tdYPIsFA8y8/TxHXcEMrG2I/AAAAAAAACgA/OAT3nZ07DnA/s1600/DSC03933.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tdYPIsFA8y8/TxHXcEMrG2I/AAAAAAAACgA/OAT3nZ07DnA/s200/DSC03933.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697571880763595618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Finally this is my Sipped Braid Cable Variation cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/slipped-braid-cable-variation-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2012/01/slipped-braid-cable-variation-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>). I think this is my favorite pattern in the entire book. I do have a few more of the pattern variations to make but the Cable Dishcloth Project has almost come to an end. I have really enjoyed this challenge and already have the next one in the queue.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XTX5Ov6Vdkc/TxHXHiV8J1I/AAAAAAAACf0/GpwhKakmNNc/s1600/DSC03935.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XTX5Ov6Vdkc/TxHXHiV8J1I/AAAAAAAACf0/GpwhKakmNNc/s200/DSC03935.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697571528078272338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now I am working on a baby sweater for one of the managers at work. Her shower is on the 26th so I need to get going on that. I have also made some stash enhancement last weekend but that will have to wait until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3638211786138971498?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-47164638397871009742012-01-13T21:03:00.002-05:002012-01-13T21:18:40.603-05:00This has been a rough week. Clark is having asthma issues so sleep has been coming in fits and starts. Today was the first day in quite awhile that I did not get up and do my work out. I had to go in early so I got home earlier and did my workout when I got home. I am still at 20 minutes but will try again next week to move up to 25. I can tell that this working out thing is becoming a habit because I felt off all day today. <br /><br />Weight wise according to the scale I normally weigh in on I am up 1.1 lbs but the scale at the doctor's office I am down 2.5 lbs. I think I like the doctor's scale better. Overall I am down 2.9 lbs using the weight from the scale I normally weigh in on. I know that I have lost inches because my pants are a little looser. I need to take my measurements so I know where I am.<br /><br />Overall I am pretty happy with the way things are going. Slow and steady will win the race. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4716463839787100974?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-22594247696491954712012-01-10T21:06:00.008-05:002012-01-10T21:29:26.555-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0VLWxcz6cg0/Twzzcf8FBVI/AAAAAAAACfo/4yFz5BTd6PY/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0VLWxcz6cg0/Twzzcf8FBVI/AAAAAAAACfo/4yFz5BTd6PY/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696195299652207954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our topic for this week is <span style="font-weight: bold;">10 Favorite Soups.</span> I am not much of a soup eater but I am going to give it a try.<br /><br />1) French onion - onions, cheese and bread what more could you want?<br />2) Ravioli soup - this is like Chef <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Boyardee</span> only much better.<br />3) I made this <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-meatball-soup/detail.aspx">Chicken Meatball</a> soup Friday night and it was very yummy.<br />4) Beef and Barley<br />5) This <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/german-lentil-soup/detail.aspx">German Lentil Soup</a> is pretty good.<br />6) Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Chicken and Stars will always remind me of my childhood.<br />7) Chicken and Dumplings - not a traditional soup but still yummy. I make <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chicken-and-dumplings-recipe/index.html">this</a> Rachael Ray version.<br />8) This <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/a1-beef-stew-56467.aspx">A.1. Beef Stew</a> is another good one.<br />9) <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/wisconsin-cheese-chowder-50564.aspx">Wisconsin Cheese Chowder</a> - I have not made this in awhile so I may have to add it to my meal plan for the next 2 weeks.<br />10) Baked Potato with bacon and cheddar cheese on top.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-2259424769649195471?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-72894827747011001442012-01-08T16:29:00.007-05:002012-01-08T16:48:58.988-05:00I realized today that I never blogged about the rest of the gifts I knitted for Christmas. So to close the door on Christmas 2011 I will show off the 3 final gifts I made.<br /><br />First up is the White Chili Pepper Towel (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/chili-pepper-red-kitchen-towel"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ravelry</span></a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2012/01/white-chili-pepper-towel.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FO</span> Blog</a>). This pattern was quite tedious and I actually cut it about 20 rows short. It still made a nice size towel and with the additional rows may have been to big. This was for my brother and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SIL</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjEYKK-kzhA/TwoK85btAhI/AAAAAAAACfQ/fuU6BZbm3d4/s1600/DSC03665.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjEYKK-kzhA/TwoK85btAhI/AAAAAAAACfQ/fuU6BZbm3d4/s200/DSC03665.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695376720088859154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next up is a Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/grandmas-favorite-dish-cloth"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ravelry</span></a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2012/01/grandmothers-favorite-dishcloth.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">FO</span> Blog</a>). This is the all-time classic dishcloth pattern. I had some of the white yarn left over and wanted to use up as much as possible so I added this to the gift for my brother and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SIL</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6y_mBJjOrI/TwoK5F1_U4I/AAAAAAAACfE/uLySwbL-crQ/s1600/DSC03668.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6y_mBJjOrI/TwoK5F1_U4I/AAAAAAAACfE/uLySwbL-crQ/s200/DSC03668.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695376654700860290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The final gift was Marion's Slippers for my dad's fiance (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/pocketbook-slippers"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ravelry</span></a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2012/01/marions-slippers.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">FO</span> Blog</a>). These were a very last minute gift since they were finished on Christmas Eve. These were very comfy and I plan on making a pair for myself soon.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOXUXEdWybk/TwoK1aN8tYI/AAAAAAAACe4/cQyzurgrhJc/s1600/DSC03698.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOXUXEdWybk/TwoK1aN8tYI/AAAAAAAACe4/cQyzurgrhJc/s200/DSC03698.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695376591450584450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />All in all it was a very successful Christmas this year. I managed to knit a few gifts without stressing out over them. Next up even more finished objects. 2012 is off to quite a productive start. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7289482774701100144?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-22353764172154517882012-01-06T21:13:00.002-05:002012-01-06T21:27:03.019-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">I am planning on using Fridays as my day to keep myself accountable for my fitness and health goals. For my first entry I want to give you a little background on my struggles with my weight. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Since I hit puberty I have always had issues with my weight. Looking back now I would kill to be the weight I was back in high school when I thought I was the fattest<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>person on the planet. I have never been big into exercise even though I ran track all 4 years of high school. What saved me during my late teens and early 20s was the fact that my friends and I would go out dancing almost every Friday and Saturday night. After being on the floor for 4 hours or more I worked up quite a sweat and managed to burn enough calories that I maintained a pretty decent weight (about 15 lbs over the “ideal” for my height). I am also very lucky that I am pretty tall at 5’`11” so I can carry a little extra weight.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Then I met my DH and things changed. Suddenly I was not going out to dance as much but of course I did not change my eating habits. However, things did not get really bad until I started my last job in the summer of 2003. It was very stressful and I am a major stress eater. In the first year I worked there I managed to eat my way to a 40 lbs weight gain.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (probably brought on by this huge weight gain) in June 2007. I was immediately placed on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Metformin</span> and managed to lose 30 lbs without having to try. Then I got pregnant with Clark and even though I managed to only gain 20 lbs during my pregnancy my body changed and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Metformin</span> did not work the same anymore.</p><p class="MsoNormal">This year I finally decided that something needed to change. After a few false starts and stops I have managed to work out 5 days a week almost every week for 3 months. I started out with 15 minutes and am now working at 20. I think next week I will go to 25 minutes. I am trying to remember that slow and steady win the race. The weight did not go on overnight so it will not go away overnight either. I have always been an all or nothing person but I have learned that something is better than nothing. For me this is more about health than looks. I mean I would not mind wearing a size that is a single digit but that is not my main goal. I want to be healthy for me, my husband and my son. I want to live a long life so I can hold my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">grandbabies</span> one day. It should be an interesting journey. Until next time ....<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-2235376417215451788?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-33914403149783701952012-01-03T20:52:00.004-05:002012-01-03T21:03:12.644-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fytb8Z2OlpA/TwOw9twZ1pI/AAAAAAAACcQ/tswhc4K7ATI/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fytb8Z2OlpA/TwOw9twZ1pI/AAAAAAAACcQ/tswhc4K7ATI/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693588928227563154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In honor of the new year today's topic is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Things You Want to Do in 2012.</span> Even though I have already done my To Do list for the year this will be a little different.<br /><br />1) Knit covers for the throw pillows on our couch.<br />2) Work on my lace afghan project (more info to come on this).<br />3) Learn to take better pictures of my projects.<br />4) Start baking bread. I have the book and got the stone for Christmas so there are no more excuses.<br />5) Finish my Fake-A-Gamo bag and Alix Lace Shawl.<br />6) Finally learn to crochet.<br />7) Finally knit my Bombshell.<br />8) Knit another sweater for Clark.<br />9) Make myself a vest.<br />10) Be a happier and healthier me.<br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3391440314978370195?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-12715534484463978242012-01-01T20:29:00.002-05:002012-01-01T20:45:38.386-05:002012 came in with quite a bang. For the first time in many many years my hubby stayed up until midnight with me. It was nice to not ring in the New Year alone. Today we went to my dad's house for our traditional quiche brunch and watched the Lions blow the game against the Packers. Tomorrow it will be bowl game mania with my Spartans taking on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Outback Bowl. <br /><br />I have been thinking a lot about my To Do and To Do Not lists. I have a feeling that 2012 will be a pivotal year for me for some reason. I have so many ideas that a rolling through my head and I just need to put the work into getting them done. So without further ado here are my lists for 2012.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To Dos:</span><br />1) Continue working out 5 days a week. <br />2) Incorporate some toning exercises into my routine.<br />3) Work on opening Etsy shop.<br />4) Get Clark potty trained.<br />5) Save more money from each paycheck.<br />6) Declutter the house.<br />7) Find a new place to live and move when our lease is up in July.<br />8) Spend more quality time as a family.<br />9) Take better care of myself - go to the dentist, get a hair cut, see endocrinologist, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To Do Nots</span><br />1) Buy a pop out of the vending machine everyday.<br />2) Lose my temper so much.<br />3) Let fear hold me back from doing what I want to.<br /><br />Here is to hoping that 2012 will be the best year yet. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1271553448446397824?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-53277345486575402252011-12-31T22:02:00.003-05:002012-01-02T11:47:30.570-05:00Another year is coming to an end. I can not believe in a few hours 2012 will be upon us. It seems like just yesterday we were all worrying about Y2K. This is has been a pretty good year for us. We managed to take 2 nice trips this year, Clark turned 3 and we managed to stay afloat during some tough times.<br /><br />Book wise I managed to read a record 43 books this year for a total of 12,941 pages. Here is the list for the year:<br /><br />1) Thursdays at Eight by Debbie Macomber (12/25/10-1/7/11: 344 pages)<br />2) Knit, Purl, Die: A Black Sheep Knitting Mystery by Anne Canadeo (1/7-1/17/11: 275 pages)<br />3) Between Friends by Debbie Macomber (1/17-1/25/11: 400 pages)<br />4) Poisoned Tarts: A Savannah Reid Mystery by G.A. McKevett (1/25-2/1/11: 292 pages)<br />5) Moon Spinners: A Seaside Knitters Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum (2/1-2/11/11: 299 pages)<br />6) No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (2/11-2/20/11: 260 pages)<br />7) A Body to Die For: A Savannah Reid Mystery by G.A. McKevett (2/20-2/28/11: 292 pages)<br />8) Just Plain Pickled to Death: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (2/28-3/6/11: 266 pages)<br />9) The Mischief of the Mistletoe: A Pink Carnation Christmas by Lauren Willig (3/6-3/13/11: 339 pages)<br />10) Wicked Craving: A Savannah Reid Mystery by G.A. McKevett (3/13-3/20/11: 278 pages)<br />11) Between a Wok and a Hard Place: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (3/20-3/27/11: 264 pages)<br />12) Key of Light (Book 1 of the Key Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (3/20-4/5/11: 334 pages)<br />13) All the Pretty Girls by J.T. Ellison (4/5- 4/15/11: 411 pages)<br />14) The Orchid Affair: A Secret History of the Pink Carnation Book by Lauren Willig (4/15-4/25/11: 405 pages)<br />15) Key of Knowledge (Book 2 of the Key Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (4/25-5/6/11: 327 pages)<br />16) Key of Valor (Book 3 of the Key Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (5/6-5/14/11: 332 pages)<br />17) East, Drink and Be Wary: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (5/14-5/22/11: 272 pages)<br />18) Play It Again, Spam: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (5/22-6/2/11: 262 pages)<br />19) Morrigan’s Cross (Book 1 of The Circle Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (6/3-6/17/11: 326 pages)<br />20) A Comedy of Heirs: A Torie O’Shea Mystery by Rett MacPherson (6/17-6/21/11: 214 pages)<br />21) Dance of the Gods (Book 2 of The Circle Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (6/21-6/27/11: 321 pages)<br />22) A Decadent Way to Die: A Savannah Reid Mystery by G.A.McKevett (6/27-7/2/11: 294 pages)<br />23) A Holiday Yarn: A Seaside Knitters Mystery by Sally Goldenbaum (7/2-7/7/11: 264 pages)<br />24) Valley of Silence (Book 3 of The Circle Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (7/7-7/13/11: 323 pages)<br />25) A Misty Mourning: A Torie O’Shea Mystery by Rett MacPherson (7/13 7/18/11-: 244 pages)<br />26) Unraveled: A Knitting Mystery by Maggie Sefton (7/18-7/21/11: 292 pages)<br />27) Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (7/21-7/22/11: 161 pages)<br />28) The Hand That Rocks the Ladle: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (7/22-7/29/11: 261 pages)<br />29) Killing Cousins: A Torie O’Shea Mystery by Rett MacPherson (7/29-8/5/11: 228 pages)<br />30) Jewels of the Sun (Book 1 of the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (8/5-8/17/11: 347 pages)<br />31) Blood Relations: A Torie O’Shea Mystery by Rett MacPherson (8/17-9/1/11: 242 pages)<br />32) Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (9/1-9/7/11: 335 pages)<br />33) A Turn in the Road: A Blossom Street Novel by Debbie Macomber (9/7-9/16/11: 447 pages)<br />34) The Wedding Shawl: A Seaside Knitters Mystery (9/16-9/28/11: 307 pages)<br />35) The Crepes of Wrath: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (9/28-10/9/11: 232 pages)<br />36) Tears of the Moon (Book 2 of the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (10/9-10/23/11: 346 pages)<br />37) Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder (10/23-10/31/11: 372 pages)<br />38) Gruel and Unusual Punishment: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (10/31-11/9/11: 224 pages)<br />39) Heart of the Sea (Book 3 of the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (11/10-11/19/11: 369 pages)<br />40) Welcome to Harmony by Jodi Thomas (11/19-11/27/11: 373 pages)<br />41) Hidden Star (Book 1 of the Stars of Mithra Trilogy) by Nora Roberts (11/27-12/4/11: 268 pages)<br />42) Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber (12/5-12/14/11: 269 pages)<br />43) Custard’s Last Stand: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery by Tamar Myers (12/14-12/27/11: 230 pages)<br /><br />I also completed a record number of knitting projects this year at 56 (10,168 yards). Here is the link at Ravelry for my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool?set=2011n">2011 FOs</a>. The list includes:<br /><br />1 pair of slippers<br />2 hand towels<br />1 cowl<br />1 shawl<br />3 baby sweaters<br />1 blanket<br />1 scarf<br />1 pair of socks<br />45 dishcloths<br /><br />All in all 2011 was a pretty good year. Next up my annual To Do and To Do Not lists. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5327734548657540225?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-90006425506372293202011-12-26T19:43:00.003-05:002011-12-26T20:46:44.603-05:00I love Christmas but I always feel like I have a hangover the next day. Our holiday was great. We opened gifts at home and had breakfast. Then we went to my dad's house where we opened more gifts and had our traditional Christmas brunch of Pannu Kakku (Finnish pancakes). As you can see Clark made out like a bandit - this picture does not show the tons of clothes he also received. So far the biggest hits are the Matchbox cars, space station and Play Doh Creativity Center. It took me 90 minutes this morning to get everything out of the boxes and set up. We need to purchase some serious batteries!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BpQS7nlTOx4/TvkVB8-Ya_I/AAAAAAAACcE/Bvnc3xDHgxI/s1600/DSC03854.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BpQS7nlTOx4/TvkVB8-Ya_I/AAAAAAAACcE/Bvnc3xDHgxI/s200/DSC03854.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690602727451159538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Santa was very good to me. I receive a colander, baking stone, season 6 of Supernatural, 2 books - All Wound Up by the Yarn Harlot and The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club by Gil McNeil - as well as a Barnes & Noble and 2 Michael's giftcards. The hubby got some DVDs and CDs along with Starbucks and McDonald's (he loves their Frappes) giftcards.<br /><br />Today has been a very low key. Hubby went out to the mall this morning to spend the giftcard he got from work. Clark slept in until 7am and then we got up and I worked on putting together his gifts and washed the huge pile of new clothes he received. I managed to knit a little while both boys napped. Hubby slept in our bed but Clark decided that he did not need a bed just a laundry basket filled with blankets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6CQnjAyufM/TvkU8HlOWdI/AAAAAAAACb4/em1W6CpQFL8/s1600/DSC03855.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6CQnjAyufM/TvkU8HlOWdI/AAAAAAAACb4/em1W6CpQFL8/s200/DSC03855.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690602627219216850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Back to work tomorrow. Most of the company I support is on furlough so it is going to be very slow this week. I have a few things to work on once my actual work is finished. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-9000642550637229320?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-91663761362576064722011-12-24T16:16:00.020-05:002011-12-24T21:38:01.398-05:00Last one for this year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9n_8CZjRN1Y/TvZD3G7jN9I/AAAAAAAACbU/aEIR-nhmGf8/s1600/DSC03534.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9n_8CZjRN1Y/TvZD3G7jN9I/AAAAAAAACbU/aEIR-nhmGf8/s200/DSC03534.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689809793261451218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />He LOVES Caillou.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jdA9OW2IAuQ/TvZDr_87tnI/AAAAAAAACbI/8iLcQVmnxgI/s1600/DSC03538.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jdA9OW2IAuQ/TvZDr_87tnI/AAAAAAAACbI/8iLcQVmnxgI/s200/DSC03538.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689809602409641586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FbuJ0pPl_0g/TvZDf3MoHlI/AAAAAAAACa8/8dOMmI8ojlM/s1600/DSC03539.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FbuJ0pPl_0g/TvZDf3MoHlI/AAAAAAAACa8/8dOMmI8ojlM/s200/DSC03539.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689809393901117010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />He was happy until we got to the big guy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuT6JNZYAi0/TvZDWl4oJJI/AAAAAAAACaw/orq1iaSKN7Y/s1600/DSC02849.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuT6JNZYAi0/TvZDWl4oJJI/AAAAAAAACaw/orq1iaSKN7Y/s200/DSC02849.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689809234635007122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I_hYXFBycTQ/TvZDF_GCGxI/AAAAAAAACak/oslX4c_CsXU/s1600/DSC03558.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I_hYXFBycTQ/TvZDF_GCGxI/AAAAAAAACak/oslX4c_CsXU/s200/DSC03558.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689808949344344850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YepEHRlBxgk/TvZC7R42TnI/AAAAAAAACac/o3KgcrWk1ss/s1600/DSC03562.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YepEHRlBxgk/TvZC7R42TnI/AAAAAAAACac/o3KgcrWk1ss/s200/DSC03562.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689808765410758258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GJGDv5cJ0HY/TvZCwJjNcRI/AAAAAAAACaM/tu6mWdte1f0/s1600/DSC03617.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GJGDv5cJ0HY/TvZCwJjNcRI/AAAAAAAACaM/tu6mWdte1f0/s200/DSC03617.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689808574193955090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y5kbxLO8Z50/TvZCmyQkoWI/AAAAAAAACaA/7DQr1cckC7g/s1600/DSC03618.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y5kbxLO8Z50/TvZCmyQkoWI/AAAAAAAACaA/7DQr1cckC7g/s200/DSC03618.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689808413322944866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g0jCA--24U8/TvZCdm3HrXI/AAAAAAAACZ0/PS4mxY3hLCc/s1600/DSC03621.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g0jCA--24U8/TvZCdm3HrXI/AAAAAAAACZ0/PS4mxY3hLCc/s200/DSC03621.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689808255644577138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Again he was not a happy camper.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xsxs23o3gcM/TvZCRLEds_I/AAAAAAAACZo/xJA3odt66q8/s1600/DSC03623-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 81px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xsxs23o3gcM/TvZCRLEds_I/AAAAAAAACZo/xJA3odt66q8/s200/DSC03623-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689808042025923570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LzXJh_mSTpY/TvZCHD6LepI/AAAAAAAACZc/uTkcz74Sz2E/s1600/DSC03624.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LzXJh_mSTpY/TvZCHD6LepI/AAAAAAAACZc/uTkcz74Sz2E/s200/DSC03624.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689807868305046162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7RZnD4JhhI/TvZB9BE8jgI/AAAAAAAACZQ/9Vtfj4jxl6M/s1600/DSC03631.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7RZnD4JhhI/TvZB9BE8jgI/AAAAAAAACZQ/9Vtfj4jxl6M/s200/DSC03631.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689807695746207234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wTZiVUDQno/TvZBvCCkrRI/AAAAAAAACZE/ZiIU5H_yNMM/s1600/DSC03660.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wTZiVUDQno/TvZBvCCkrRI/AAAAAAAACZE/ZiIU5H_yNMM/s200/DSC03660.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689807455486520594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Frosty and chicken nuggets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cpnCyzyFB3o/TvZBi0vg9II/AAAAAAAACY4/rf14tSNJsVg/s1600/DSC03663.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cpnCyzyFB3o/TvZBi0vg9II/AAAAAAAACY4/rf14tSNJsVg/s200/DSC03663.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689807245758493826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sNJAgMa6tkM/TvaMMLpvWBI/AAAAAAAACbs/JQNeqk6dJe8/s1600/DSC03701.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sNJAgMa6tkM/TvaMMLpvWBI/AAAAAAAACbs/JQNeqk6dJe8/s200/DSC03701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689889320143378450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />His traditional Christmas Eve gift of new pajamas and books.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-y2eWAYpZY/TvaMGHNUiOI/AAAAAAAACbg/1wfh5Zw5Kjw/s1600/DSC03726.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-y2eWAYpZY/TvaMGHNUiOI/AAAAAAAACbg/1wfh5Zw5Kjw/s200/DSC03726.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689889215871224034" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-9166376136257606472?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-77009823648776488122011-12-23T22:51:00.001-05:002011-12-23T22:51:33.920-05:00<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4d6a67344e7a4d334f44633d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="303" alt="Click to play this Smilebox greeting" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4d6a67344e7a4d334f44633d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=msn&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="46" alt="Create your own greeting - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Customize your own digital greeting</td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7700982364877648812?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-12102906669437768562011-12-20T19:31:00.003-05:002011-12-20T20:38:33.300-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MNyAMFfEDmI/TvEpIkKMgnI/AAAAAAAACYs/-B94F1-yMOc/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MNyAMFfEDmI/TvEpIkKMgnI/AAAAAAAACYs/-B94F1-yMOc/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688373031467778674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />With the holidays fast approaching most of us have a lot to do. That is why our topic this week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Things You Have To Do Before Christmas/Hannukah/The Weekend</span>.<br /><br />1) Finish knitting gift for my brother and SIL.<br />2) Figure out what to knit for my dad's fiance and finish the project (yes I think I maybe a little crazy trying to do this).<br />3) Wash Clark's Christmas PJs.<br />4) Buy gas gift card for oldest niece.<br />5) Clean the house.<br />6) Wrap gifts.<br />7) Finish Clark's Advent activities.<br />8) Relax and enjoy my family.<br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1210290666943776856?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-12288183596904352072011-12-18T16:24:00.007-05:002011-12-18T16:38:36.215-05:00I have been knitting away and managed to complete a few more projects.<br /><br />Staggered Cable Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/staggered-cable-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/11/staggered-cable-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>). I love this pattern - it is one of my favorites.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v-zi5fO6E4c/Tu5awfN1RLI/AAAAAAAACYg/_jX-pkCmcNE/s1600/DSC03421-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v-zi5fO6E4c/Tu5awfN1RLI/AAAAAAAACYg/_jX-pkCmcNE/s200/DSC03421-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687583168475251890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cable Grid Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/cable-grid-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/12/cable-grid-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z79zkLu2MZ4/Tu5apTcrOEI/AAAAAAAACYU/zI9r7iGvb3w/s1600/DSC03454.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z79zkLu2MZ4/Tu5apTcrOEI/AAAAAAAACYU/zI9r7iGvb3w/s200/DSC03454.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687583045057198146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Interlocking Cables Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/interlocking-cables-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/12/interlocking-cables-clth.html">FO Blog</a>). This one is very complex but I loved knitting it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YNC3lRaJgaY/Tu5aZVv9YLI/AAAAAAAACYI/3dkuGAuELns/s1600/DSC03547.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YNC3lRaJgaY/Tu5aZVv9YLI/AAAAAAAACYI/3dkuGAuELns/s200/DSC03547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687582770797043890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Basket Rib Hand Towel (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/basket-rib-hand-towel">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/12/basket-rib-hand-towel.html">FO Blog</a>). This is part of the Christmas gift for my brother and SIL.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oMisy7YOI9U/Tu5aRym8H4I/AAAAAAAACX8/ipXFdVDSrOU/s1600/DSC03555-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 139px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oMisy7YOI9U/Tu5aRym8H4I/AAAAAAAACX8/ipXFdVDSrOU/s200/DSC03555-crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687582641104887682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I still have a lot of knitting to do before the end of the year so I better get going. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1228818359690435207?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-8806116735345902842011-12-17T16:19:00.012-05:002011-12-17T16:33:30.599-05:00Another picture heavy post ahead.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5hUXOTrf4KU/Tu0Jm4g3X8I/AAAAAAAACXM/e_Hv3SuYKCE/s1600/DSC03509.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5hUXOTrf4KU/Tu0Jm4g3X8I/AAAAAAAACXM/e_Hv3SuYKCE/s200/DSC03509.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212468048715714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One for grandpa and grandma. He also made one for us.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J32bJP7IfkE/Tu0JXwI3PTI/AAAAAAAACXA/KrFNFs-80eg/s1600/DSC03511.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J32bJP7IfkE/Tu0JXwI3PTI/AAAAAAAACXA/KrFNFs-80eg/s200/DSC03511.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212208102522162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9CWN1qU3JU/Tu0JQqknFtI/AAAAAAAACW0/PExrJYCUx6k/s1600/DSC03513.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9CWN1qU3JU/Tu0JQqknFtI/AAAAAAAACW0/PExrJYCUx6k/s200/DSC03513.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212086349207250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This was a total cheat as it was already planned by his teacher.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HevFM35pilk/Tu0JCL_T2fI/AAAAAAAACWo/r1oKsI371hg/s1600/DSC03514.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HevFM35pilk/Tu0JCL_T2fI/AAAAAAAACWo/r1oKsI371hg/s200/DSC03514.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211837621524978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OHC5TFu2rXU/Tu0I16HD5LI/AAAAAAAACWc/jiW7m_q4Wa4/s1600/DSC03516.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OHC5TFu2rXU/Tu0I16HD5LI/AAAAAAAACWc/jiW7m_q4Wa4/s200/DSC03516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211626663765170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-3wFsVuR_w/Tu0ImsabgyI/AAAAAAAACWQ/TFjeBBxZHzw/s1600/DSC03517.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-3wFsVuR_w/Tu0ImsabgyI/AAAAAAAACWQ/TFjeBBxZHzw/s200/DSC03517.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211365288870690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qUWYFDeW9Tc/Tu0IczUF3MI/AAAAAAAACWE/1pEuZVNFZvE/s1600/DSC03518.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qUWYFDeW9Tc/Tu0IczUF3MI/AAAAAAAACWE/1pEuZVNFZvE/s200/DSC03518.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211195342642370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Day 14 was Listen to Christmas Music so I did not take a picture of this day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ieaZIXzap5w/Tu0IJzexpxI/AAAAAAAACV4/mfVpVWlTX8U/s1600/DSC03523.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ieaZIXzap5w/Tu0IJzexpxI/AAAAAAAACV4/mfVpVWlTX8U/s200/DSC03523.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687210868969940754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I found a box of the mint flavored Christmas tree ice cream treats. Those sure brought back memories!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5TB16l9K_dU/Tu0H_zghcoI/AAAAAAAACVs/-Sk2avvY4QM/s1600/DSC03524.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5TB16l9K_dU/Tu0H_zghcoI/AAAAAAAACVs/-Sk2avvY4QM/s200/DSC03524.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687210697178575490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9zlEbaC0-yk/Tu0Hx9XOoEI/AAAAAAAACVg/29aACiaxBVs/s1600/DSC03528.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9zlEbaC0-yk/Tu0Hx9XOoEI/AAAAAAAACVg/29aACiaxBVs/s200/DSC03528.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687210459305779266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As you can see this day was a bit of a bust.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iWG1L0qLaWk/Tu0HnCNmu5I/AAAAAAAACVU/VmvPLFS-ssU/s1600/DSC03531.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iWG1L0qLaWk/Tu0HnCNmu5I/AAAAAAAACVU/VmvPLFS-ssU/s200/DSC03531.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687210271629032338" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-880611673534590284?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-40935536669598719032011-12-13T21:03:00.001-05:002011-12-13T21:05:58.214-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJjUxZfxCig/TugEOvFcEXI/AAAAAAAACVI/xGBpX1DDEKQ/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJjUxZfxCig/TugEOvFcEXI/AAAAAAAACVI/xGBpX1DDEKQ/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685799180759208306" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />With the holidays fast approaching and the fact that parties are going full steam our topic for this week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Hostess Gift Ideas</span>.<br /><br />1) A nice bottle of wine is a classic.<br />2) Some fancy knitted or crocheted cloths and homemade soaps.<br />3) A gift card to their favorite store.<br />4) A fancy notebook and pen.<br />5) A nice box of chocolate.<br />6) A basket with tea or coffee and a mug.<br />7) Cookies in a jar.<br />8) A fruit basket.<br /><br />That is all I can come up with. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4093553666959871903?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-46996401343155260852011-12-10T21:56:00.019-05:002011-12-10T22:17:29.720-05:00This is a very picture heavy post. Here we have days 4-10 of our Advent calendar.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8fn0yYzs0jI/TuQfZTJzvTI/AAAAAAAACU8/uqdt04V-AxA/s1600/DSC03464.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8fn0yYzs0jI/TuQfZTJzvTI/AAAAAAAACU8/uqdt04V-AxA/s200/DSC03464.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684703149147012402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7YH9TaarDw/TuQfQo6Q7zI/AAAAAAAACUw/4hBfSBrOWCo/s1600/DSC03460.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7YH9TaarDw/TuQfQo6Q7zI/AAAAAAAACUw/4hBfSBrOWCo/s200/DSC03460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684703000368574258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GjxDielq2NY/TuQfJJAgt8I/AAAAAAAACUk/qdvdB5KeXhA/s1600/DSC02824.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GjxDielq2NY/TuQfJJAgt8I/AAAAAAAACUk/qdvdB5KeXhA/s200/DSC02824.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684702871545755586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--qwSkSUf4u4/TuQfBaZ8wqI/AAAAAAAACUY/vo_mISot4XA/s1600/DSC03469.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--qwSkSUf4u4/TuQfBaZ8wqI/AAAAAAAACUY/vo_mISot4XA/s200/DSC03469.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684702738776900258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YdFeQBWKBwE/TuQe5qhhOpI/AAAAAAAACUM/FNixPJGn63o/s1600/DSC03471.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YdFeQBWKBwE/TuQe5qhhOpI/AAAAAAAACUM/FNixPJGn63o/s200/DSC03471.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684702605664664210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rk9rUB2pkaQ/TuQezOGBHqI/AAAAAAAACUA/UkAiheg6Gjc/s1600/DSC03472.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rk9rUB2pkaQ/TuQezOGBHqI/AAAAAAAACUA/UkAiheg6Gjc/s200/DSC03472.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684702494953905826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGnrW-9153E/TuQerOhzAqI/AAAAAAAACT0/ruDRY-IK75g/s1600/DSC03474.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGnrW-9153E/TuQerOhzAqI/AAAAAAAACT0/ruDRY-IK75g/s200/DSC03474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684702357631468194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4B2sqD3WLU/TuQdzWBJKwI/AAAAAAAACTo/Y4DuS0KXi8U/s1600/DSC03475.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4B2sqD3WLU/TuQdzWBJKwI/AAAAAAAACTo/Y4DuS0KXi8U/s200/DSC03475.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684701397569317634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHuuPpzu-Yk/TuQdp653VlI/AAAAAAAACTc/fjZOvTOJl-w/s1600/DSC03478.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHuuPpzu-Yk/TuQdp653VlI/AAAAAAAACTc/fjZOvTOJl-w/s200/DSC03478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684701235672208978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kIebW-GXhZM/TuQdPsWcHBI/AAAAAAAACTQ/IXxlJQoRCJ4/s1600/DSC03479.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kIebW-GXhZM/TuQdPsWcHBI/AAAAAAAACTQ/IXxlJQoRCJ4/s200/DSC03479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684700785088928786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-34ylSushRAI/TuQdH-LB_XI/AAAAAAAACTE/HzxYb_r1qeE/s1600/DSC03481.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-34ylSushRAI/TuQdH-LB_XI/AAAAAAAACTE/HzxYb_r1qeE/s200/DSC03481.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684700652433964402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hm9esLbV0JE/TuQc3jXH7HI/AAAAAAAACS4/HIHvMwpBBE8/s1600/DSC03483.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hm9esLbV0JE/TuQc3jXH7HI/AAAAAAAACS4/HIHvMwpBBE8/s200/DSC03483.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684700370359020658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Making a snowman with daddy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1zZjtijXT8E/TuQct-09AtI/AAAAAAAACSs/dBQbwLo9f8Y/s1600/DSC03486.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1zZjtijXT8E/TuQct-09AtI/AAAAAAAACSs/dBQbwLo9f8Y/s200/DSC03486.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684700205933200082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mailing his letter to Santa<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OnaSh7Kr34o/TuQcl6PV7OI/AAAAAAAACSg/xbyyXPmU7wQ/s1600/DSC03493.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OnaSh7Kr34o/TuQcl6PV7OI/AAAAAAAACSg/xbyyXPmU7wQ/s200/DSC03493.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684700067262754018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Decorating a cookie<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mDIbQoC3wPo/TuQceTwvJMI/AAAAAAAACSU/oRBZKDhttN8/s1600/DSC03497.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mDIbQoC3wPo/TuQceTwvJMI/AAAAAAAACSU/oRBZKDhttN8/s200/DSC03497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684699936674751682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e4ermub8JRA/TuQcUI4mBNI/AAAAAAAACSI/IVpZp9Ev5oo/s1600/DSC03500.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e4ermub8JRA/TuQcUI4mBNI/AAAAAAAACSI/IVpZp9Ev5oo/s200/DSC03500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684699761956226258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kmr225oEwRc/TuQcKUHMqJI/AAAAAAAACR8/AFoYTMuoMjQ/s1600/DSC03502.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kmr225oEwRc/TuQcKUHMqJI/AAAAAAAACR8/AFoYTMuoMjQ/s200/DSC03502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684699593171576978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_vcmWLI5y3g/TuQcDb7UOUI/AAAAAAAACRw/a8c5V91p5bc/s1600/DSC03506.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_vcmWLI5y3g/TuQcDb7UOUI/AAAAAAAACRw/a8c5V91p5bc/s200/DSC03506.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684699475010140482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4699640134315526085?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-62424740801659240312011-12-06T21:11:00.005-05:002011-12-06T21:20:21.834-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--uwlUGyHnOg/Tt7LdQMTbtI/AAAAAAAACRk/NcxqBma0sGc/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--uwlUGyHnOg/Tt7LdQMTbtI/AAAAAAAACRk/NcxqBma0sGc/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683203483211362002" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our topic for this week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Favorite Holiday Traditions.</span><br /> <br />1) Watching my favorite TV Specials. My absolute favorite is How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the original not the crappy Jim Carey movie). I also love Charlie Brown, Rudolph and Frosty. Not to mention White Christmas, It’s A Wonderful Life, One Magic Christmas and on.<br />2) Baking cookies. While I complain about the cut out sugar cookies I didn’t make them last year and really missed it. <br />3) The decorations. I love putting our special ornaments on the tree and also putting up the nativity set my grandmother made for me. <br />4) Going to my dad’s on Christmas morning. We always open our gifts and have <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/finnish-pannu-kakku/detail.aspx">Pannu Kakku</a> for breakfast. We also snack on nut bread, Chex mix and of course cookies. <br />5) Our Advent calendar. Although this is the first year we have done this I can tell it is going to become one of my favorites.<br />6) Christmas Eve. While we don’t have a specific meal each year I do try to make something special and then Clark gets to open one gift. This gift is always new PJs and some Christmas themed books that we then read before bed.<br />7) New Years Eve. We always had snacks for dinner growing up and I have continued that tradition. <br />8) New Years Day. My mother made quiche for brunch every year and my dad has continued the tradition.<br />9) College bowl games.<br />10) Spending time with the people I love most in the world.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6242474080165924031?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-19840391185153053212011-12-03T16:18:00.010-05:002011-12-03T16:38:36.140-05:00The commercialization of Christmas is something that has been bothering me for years. I want Clark to grow up knowing that there is more to the season than getting gifts. I decided that to help teach him this lesson this year we would do an Advent Calendar with fun activities that we we can do as a family. Some are simple and some are more in depth but they will all be fun (at least I hope). <br /><br />Here is Clark pulling the activity on the first morning. The activity was to make hot chocolate. This one was sort of a bust because Clark had no interest in drinking his. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QNc8OCdru90/TtqUbwbGraI/AAAAAAAACRY/7xKIGxmxOTk/s1600/DSC03425.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QNc8OCdru90/TtqUbwbGraI/AAAAAAAACRY/7xKIGxmxOTk/s200/DSC03425.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682017084457266594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NdpgtxA5a6g/TtqUUB8TuJI/AAAAAAAACRM/jpu_xhrtjLM/s1600/DSC03432.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NdpgtxA5a6g/TtqUUB8TuJI/AAAAAAAACRM/jpu_xhrtjLM/s200/DSC03432.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682016951720982674" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The activity for day #2 was to play a game together. We finally got out the Hungry Hungry Hippos game he got for his birthday. He kept taking his marbles out and putting them back in the center but it was fun anyway.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5vyuq66zZO8/TtqUMU50F1I/AAAAAAAACRA/QdeMV4z751Q/s1600/DSC03447.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5vyuq66zZO8/TtqUMU50F1I/AAAAAAAACRA/QdeMV4z751Q/s200/DSC03447.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682016819371841362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Today is day #3 and our activity was to buy and donate food to the needy. There was a canned food drive at a local shopping center today so we went to grocery store to buy some food and take it over. He was tired and crabby so I didn't get a picture of him putting the food in the truck but we donated it anyway and that is what really matters.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LAjVo5-PJQ8/TtqSPpmwYwI/AAAAAAAACQ0/Ll7IpVjYFtA/s1600/DSC03451.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LAjVo5-PJQ8/TtqSPpmwYwI/AAAAAAAACQ0/Ll7IpVjYFtA/s200/DSC03451.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682014677445403394" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So I plan on posting our activities for the next 3 Saturdays up until Christmas Eve. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1984039118515305321?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-90594925004434119862011-11-29T21:12:00.002-05:002011-11-29T21:24:03.827-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1yzzW9nM3I/TtWRVZ0x7vI/AAAAAAAACPg/HJjemogP8Hw/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1yzzW9nM3I/TtWRVZ0x7vI/AAAAAAAACPg/HJjemogP8Hw/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680606301893291762" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic this week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ten Favorite Musicals</span>. Now this is a topic after my heart. My mom LOVED musicals and instilled a love of them in me early.<br /><br />1) RENT - I have seen this on stage close to 10 times. I have never seen the movie because I hear that it sucks. <br />2) The Phantom of the Opera <br />3) West Side Story - this is one of my mom's favorites as well.<br />4) Singing in the Rain - Gene Kelly was very dreamy and Debbie Reynolds was so adorable.<br />5) Mary Poppins - I wanted her to be my nanny so badly as a kid.<br />6) Miss Saigon<br />7) Chicago<br />8) The Sound of Music - the first musical I remember watching with my mom.<br />9) The Lion King - the animals still amaze me.<br />10) Grease - I wanted to be Sandy as a kid.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-9059492500443411986?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-5091155137565341802011-11-26T15:32:00.001-05:002011-11-26T15:40:14.694-05:00This is the last Project Spectrum Saturday. These art pieces are perfect for this color group. The white art with a gray matte in a black frame.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-76zUeviU81I/TtFNdNDkv0I/AAAAAAAACPU/QzmoKWKw_j8/s1600/DSC03419-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 88px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-76zUeviU81I/TtFNdNDkv0I/AAAAAAAACPU/QzmoKWKw_j8/s200/DSC03419-crop.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679405769207103298" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have really enjoyed looking at this color groupings in my everyday life. I plan to continue this if there is another Project Spectrum in 2012. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-509115513756534180?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-65385275723232614512011-11-25T16:58:00.006-05:002011-11-25T17:19:29.455-05:00I have been finishing up some projects which is nice. I have come across some extra knitting time in the AM. I have been getting up and working out every morning. However, I have to sit for 15-20 minutes to cool off before I get in the shower or I start sweating again as soon as I get out. So I have been using that time to knit. <br /><br />Lattice and Bobbles Cloth. I actually really dislike this one. I do not like how the yarn knit up and I am so not a bobble person. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/lattice-and-bobbles-cloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/11/lattice-and-bobbles-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Njk8sH8vWho/TtARAT92o0I/AAAAAAAACOw/clMzrYKAELE/s1600/DSC03414.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Njk8sH8vWho/TtARAT92o0I/AAAAAAAACOw/clMzrYKAELE/s200/DSC03414.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679057827171574594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Darkside Cowl. This will be my only project for the final month of Project Spectrum. I loved the pattern and am very happy with the result. I am less happy with the huge tangle of yarn that I ended up having to unravel but oh well. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/darkside-cowl">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/11/darkside-cowl.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HG8aOjVTtRA/TtAPsrFZBZI/AAAAAAAACOk/-vZ2oAsY_uA/s1600/DSC03408.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HG8aOjVTtRA/TtAPsrFZBZI/AAAAAAAACOk/-vZ2oAsY_uA/s200/DSC03408.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679056390268192146" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Diamonds and Bobble Cloth. Again I am not a bobble person but I do love the cable that surrounds the bobbles. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/diamonds-and-bobbles-cloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/11/diamonds-and-bobbles-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zVJRCkX0CJE/TtAPm0jleaI/AAAAAAAACOY/eaz-7EiHZXk/s1600/DSC03416.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zVJRCkX0CJE/TtAPm0jleaI/AAAAAAAACOY/eaz-7EiHZXk/s200/DSC03416.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679056289731541410" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now I need to get cracking on some WIPs. Especially my Alix Lace Shawl and the Fake-A-Gamo Bag. They have been on the needles for way to long. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6538527572323261451?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-37124911003343878732011-11-22T21:33:00.004-05:002011-11-22T21:42:14.984-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJ1Cr9beyIw/TsxbnlRc12I/AAAAAAAACNE/zARpUWB6g1M/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJ1Cr9beyIw/TsxbnlRc12I/AAAAAAAACNE/zARpUWB6g1M/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678013965785683810" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />With Thanksgiving on Thursday it only makes sense that this weeks topic is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Things for Which You Are Thankful</span>. <br /><br />1) My husband - he manages to not only put up with me but love me at the same time. He can always make me laugh and feel better even on my worst days. He is also a wonderful daddy to our son.<br />2) Clark – he is an amazing little boy. He has such a good heart and is always kind and caring not only with us but with everyone around him. Nothing beats coming home after a long day or picking him up at preschool and having him run to you yelling “mommy, mommy, mommy!”<br />3) My extended family – my dad, sister, brother, sister in law and nieces. Even though they drive me crazy sometimes I still love them.<br />4) My job – after 6 years of working at a place I hated it is so nice to have a job that is ok to go to everyday. <br />5) My health – I am able to walk, breathe and am in relatively good health. Plus I have made some changes in the last few months to improve my health and make things even better in this area.<br />6) My friends – both real life and online. It is nice to feel like you have people you can count on.<br />7) My home – while there are little things that annoy me about where we live we are in a very safe area with a great school system. <br />8) Technology - I have been re-reading the Little House Series and I am so glad that I do not have to grow my own food, build my own house or kill my dinner.<br />9) Knitting - it has managed to keep me sane through many ups and downs. <br />10) All of you out there reading this. Thank you for coming by and eoncouraging me to keep going.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3712491100334387873?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-68558847335184011082011-11-21T21:13:00.005-05:002011-11-21T21:23:55.562-05:00In the past year the ladies at my work have been popping babies out left and right. In my little group there have been 4 ladies who have had or will have 5 babies in the last year. My coworker Elena is due next month with a little girl so I knit up this cute little number. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jeIaftjaDDg/TssFdOZ5XAI/AAAAAAAACM4/60gZ4zlCjFo/s1600/DSC03393-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jeIaftjaDDg/TssFdOZ5XAI/AAAAAAAACM4/60gZ4zlCjFo/s200/DSC03393-crop.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677637754871700482" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lillie-baby-cardigan">Lillie Baby Cardigan </a> which is the same pattern I knit for my cousin's baby a couple of months ago. This pattern is very cute and also easy. This may become my go to little girl sweater pattern. Details as always are on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/lillie-baby-cardigan-2">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/11/coworker-sweater.html">FO Blog</a>. Believe it or not I actually a a couple of more FOs to show you. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6855884733518401108?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-35553042630446613522011-11-20T21:02:00.003-05:002011-11-20T21:05:32.738-05:00A cute little man saying "take my picture mama".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8nVUmSJlogs/TsmxgW9KkpI/AAAAAAAACMg/Z4G05gq4sCA/s1600/DSC03398.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8nVUmSJlogs/TsmxgW9KkpI/AAAAAAAACMg/Z4G05gq4sCA/s200/DSC03398.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677263974753276562" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Not me. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3555304263044661352?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-42847809787412467862011-11-19T21:29:00.003-05:002011-11-19T21:33:20.253-05:00It was awfully gray out today. A perfect day for this color grouping of Project Spectrum.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dcp7mnJJpr4/TshmefLjyyI/AAAAAAAACMU/RXfp1BI1OII/s1600/DSC03396.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dcp7mnJJpr4/TshmefLjyyI/AAAAAAAACMU/RXfp1BI1OII/s200/DSC03396.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676900004252601122" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ziHSN_nKM7o/TshmWu8XynI/AAAAAAAACMI/cdpMlq3M2o0/s1600/DSC03395-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ziHSN_nKM7o/TshmWu8XynI/AAAAAAAACMI/cdpMlq3M2o0/s200/DSC03395-crop.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676899871044913778" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKIg-kfG62w/TshmOJxPneI/AAAAAAAACL8/aucy1cvMm5E/s1600/DSC03394.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKIg-kfG62w/TshmOJxPneI/AAAAAAAACL8/aucy1cvMm5E/s200/DSC03394.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676899723627175394" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4284780978741246786?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-20802688695533120062011-11-15T21:11:00.004-05:002011-11-15T21:35:04.850-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lqv-sftw2g/TsMcGrLyNnI/AAAAAAAACLw/irINstaKJy0/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lqv-sftw2g/TsMcGrLyNnI/AAAAAAAACLw/irINstaKJy0/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675410856413902450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for the week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Things to Do With Fresh Cranberries.</span> I like cranberries so this should go pretty quickly.<br /><br />1) Make cranberry sauce<br />2) Use that sauce to make this <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/brie-cranberry-and-chicken-pizza/detail.aspx">Brie Cranberry and Chicken Pizza</a><br />3) Cranberry pumpkin bread is always yummy.<br />4) Two words – Cranberry Vodka<br />5) Cranberry Bars<br />6) White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies are one of my favorites<br />7)Bake a pork tenderloin with the cranberries<br />8) This <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/catalina-cranberry-chicken-89628.aspx">Catalina-Cranberry Chicken</a> recipe is yummy and you can use your sauce from #1<br />9) Make fresh cranberry juice<br />10) Cranberry pie would be yummy. <br /><br />Now I am hungry. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-2080268869553312006?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-57780653860231881822011-11-12T16:25:00.002-05:002011-11-12T16:27:38.537-05:00This week I present you with some more of our white art pieces. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3QS_kcyGRZM/Tr7ke4fvgPI/AAAAAAAACK0/e_OgzYPFIG8/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3QS_kcyGRZM/Tr7ke4fvgPI/AAAAAAAACK0/e_OgzYPFIG8/s200/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674223799746134258" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxiAV-WXzhQ/Tr7kY3VikiI/AAAAAAAACKo/TARRhASqrUQ/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxiAV-WXzhQ/Tr7kY3VikiI/AAAAAAAACKo/TARRhASqrUQ/s200/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674223696355693090" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5778065386023188182?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-17005497426725086992011-11-11T06:09:00.001-05:002011-11-11T06:10:56.220-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OHj-8JtobJ0/Tr0CcI0RDBI/AAAAAAAACKc/EIL6QLohpRQ/s1600/Vetrans%2BDay.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 139px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OHj-8JtobJ0/Tr0CcI0RDBI/AAAAAAAACKc/EIL6QLohpRQ/s200/Vetrans%2BDay.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673693787982990354" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Let us never forget their sacrifices. Try to thank a veteran today. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1700549742672508699?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-11398217352309325322011-11-08T21:41:00.002-05:002011-11-08T21:44:00.341-05:008 years, many trials and good times and one cute little man later. And they said it wouldn't last.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RqiEKHNkWJw/Trnok-RIxRI/AAAAAAAACKQ/AmQxmpeUDnk/s1600/Scan10052-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RqiEKHNkWJw/Trnok-RIxRI/AAAAAAAACKQ/AmQxmpeUDnk/s200/Scan10052-crop.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672820927537661202" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yp73hmy3-F8/TrnoeodkkjI/AAAAAAAACKE/nOQo9TKzRq4/s1600/Scan10084-crop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 186px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yp73hmy3-F8/TrnoeodkkjI/AAAAAAAACKE/nOQo9TKzRq4/s200/Scan10084-crop.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672820818605019698" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1139821735230932532?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-90304059763949996682011-11-05T21:41:00.000-04:002011-11-06T14:45:54.079-05:00This month is about the neutrals - black, gray and white. This art piece sits on the dresser we use as an entertainment center in our living room.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n4x9G6_cA0U/TrbjL_zwHzI/AAAAAAAACJ4/G1oeLcJiYNg/s1600/DSC03358.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n4x9G6_cA0U/TrbjL_zwHzI/AAAAAAAACJ4/G1oeLcJiYNg/s200/DSC03358.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671970575966281522" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-9030405976394999668?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-67185386000412987052011-11-03T21:08:00.011-04:002011-11-03T21:28:09.061-04:00I managed to be pretty productive with Project Spectrum for October. I managed to finish 4 aqua projects. <br /><br />Cable and Ridge Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/cable-and-ridge-cloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/10/cable-and-ridge-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><a onblur="tryhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LH3A50bb2S0/TrM8b3kWKZI/AAAAAAAACJs/HDzuHiEx6BU/s1600/DSC03289.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LH3A50bb2S0/TrM8b3kWKZI/AAAAAAAACJs/HDzuHiEx6BU/s200/DSC03289.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670942805260118418" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cable Knot Check Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/cable-knot-check-cloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/10/cable-knot-check-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_lnberOv1Go/TrM8QNtklwI/AAAAAAAACJg/6lmT26aS_j0/s1600/DSC03324.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_lnberOv1Go/TrM8QNtklwI/AAAAAAAACJg/6lmT26aS_j0/s200/DSC03324.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670942605045962498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wavy Cable Check Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/wavy-cable-check-cloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/10/wavy-cable-check-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3zVw0O5GC5I/TrM77cRnb2I/AAAAAAAACJU/kgZrJjkR-S4/s1600/DSC03337.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3zVw0O5GC5I/TrM77cRnb2I/AAAAAAAACJU/kgZrJjkR-S4/s200/DSC03337.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670942248177987426" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />During this month I finished my first major lace piece. This is my Jell-O Shawl (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/198-yds-of-heaven">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/11/jell-o-shawl.html">FO Blog</a>) and I LOVE it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U5U2oem9GAg/TrM7eSwfZeI/AAAAAAAACJI/Gr5Yl-fHuW4/s1600/DSC02789.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U5U2oem9GAg/TrM7eSwfZeI/AAAAAAAACJI/Gr5Yl-fHuW4/s200/DSC02789.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670941747406923234" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now onto the neutrals - black, white and gray. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6718538600041298705?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-55087100189817920552011-10-31T20:22:00.001-04:002011-10-31T20:22:00.117-04:00From my firefighter to you.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucLEPwtJbd4/Tq72ETdyBsI/AAAAAAAACIk/d_8Ej1Z2VRc/s1600/DSC03344.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucLEPwtJbd4/Tq72ETdyBsI/AAAAAAAACIk/d_8Ej1Z2VRc/s200/DSC03344.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669739534711129794" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pJW2_tlh8JQ/Tq71vDlmdXI/AAAAAAAACIY/_lQNLOm23Pw/s1600/DSC03350.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pJW2_tlh8JQ/Tq71vDlmdXI/AAAAAAAACIY/_lQNLOm23Pw/s200/DSC03350.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669739169671705970" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5508710018981792055?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-71136341566814388582011-10-30T15:10:00.001-04:002011-10-31T15:21:20.269-04:00Even though I have not posted about Socktoberfest yet I have been knitting socks. I am calling these my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/river-rapids-socks">Grape Ape</a> socks. I am knitting these on DPNs at the same time so I can avoid second sock syndrome and hopefully finish them in a more timely manner.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-abFyw-fmYrc/Tq7y52f4MpI/AAAAAAAACIA/t20BmdBi6_c/s1600/DSC03331.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-abFyw-fmYrc/Tq7y52f4MpI/AAAAAAAACIA/t20BmdBi6_c/s200/DSC03331.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669736056601719442" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lNkwvW8rMuo/Tq7y-xRfvDI/AAAAAAAACIM/Wz9SU-7Tz_E/s1600/DSC03333.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lNkwvW8rMuo/Tq7y-xRfvDI/AAAAAAAACIM/Wz9SU-7Tz_E/s200/DSC03333.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669736141098564658" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have actually made more progress since these pictures were taken. I have turned the heels on both socks and now will work on picking up the gusset stitches. I am really enjoying working on these and the yarn is wonderful. I cannot wait until they are done and on my feet. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7113634156681438858?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-61553342367521168042011-10-25T21:15:00.006-04:002011-10-25T21:56:20.484-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_QtLIEezsQ/TqdjQxWUwUI/AAAAAAAACHE/beQmXf9vVZI/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_QtLIEezsQ/TqdjQxWUwUI/AAAAAAAACHE/beQmXf9vVZI/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667607795845087554" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our topic for this week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Best Halloween Costumes You've Ever Seen.</span><br /><br />1) I love the Tigger costume from Clark's first Halloween.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A60nhz8YJlg/TqdiyOIAfiI/AAAAAAAACG4/AZwL2QBbcUk/s1600/DSCF0005.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A60nhz8YJlg/TqdiyOIAfiI/AAAAAAAACG4/AZwL2QBbcUk/s200/DSCF0005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667607270993722914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />2) This mouse costume was made by my mom for me when I was 2. My oldest niece and Clark also both wore it so it has a very special place in my heart.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NDetfig1-N0/TqdfjNMacqI/AAAAAAAACGs/zPbEYIHmvXs/s1600/securedownload1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NDetfig1-N0/TqdfjNMacqI/AAAAAAAACGs/zPbEYIHmvXs/s200/securedownload1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667603714510844578" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />3) The Halloween after Titanic came out I saw a girl out at a bar in the outfit Kate Winslet is wearing the first time we see her in the movie. <br />4) One year at my dad's house a dad had his newborn baby popping out of his stomach like the movie Alien. I thought it was a great idea.<br />5) Last year my friend's son decided he wanted to be a dishwasher. He had a door that opened and that is where his candy basket was. <br />6) I love the baby <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/newborn-infant/b38b/?itm=baby_darth_vader&rkgid=280696462&cpg=omtee1&source=msn_tees">Star Wars</a> costumes.<br />7) When <a href="http://andromeda.qc.ca/">Sherry</a> was pregnant with her youngest daughter she painted her belly like a fish bowl. It was very cool.<br /><br />Well that is all I can think of right now. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6155334236752116804?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-36801186475918070912011-10-24T22:30:00.005-04:002011-10-24T22:42:10.429-04:00I have managed to finish up 3 cloths in this month's PS color Aqua. As always the details are at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br />Cable and Ridge Cloth<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GBiqzFwT-t8/TqYgTqOliaI/AAAAAAAACGg/35hvRUqcgy4/s1600/DSC03289.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GBiqzFwT-t8/TqYgTqOliaI/AAAAAAAACGg/35hvRUqcgy4/s200/DSC03289.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667252703217420706" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cable Knot Check Cloth<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBzs8woaye0/TqYgObSbbbI/AAAAAAAACGU/aAmkQFIv8fE/s1600/DSC03324.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBzs8woaye0/TqYgObSbbbI/AAAAAAAACGU/aAmkQFIv8fE/s200/DSC03324.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667252613307657650" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wavy Cable Check Cloth<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uz6ZPU2Iz1U/TqYgERt7pwI/SMXmS3hXtBk/s1600/DSC03337.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uz6ZPU2Iz1U/TqYgERt7pwI/AAAAAAAACGI/SMXmS3hXtBk/s200/DSC03337.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667252438939969282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am winding down on the Cable Dishcloth Project and I am already wondering what my next little project will be. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3680118647591807091?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-64588730511851110992011-10-23T19:34:00.005-04:002011-10-23T19:47:42.220-04:00I actually have a few more FOs but those will come later. First up is the Alana Sweater. I knit this for my cousin's baby who was just born on September 15th. This is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lillie-baby-cardigan">Lillie Baby Sweater</a> in Lion Brand's Pound of Love in Bubble Gum. I really enjoyed this pattern. Details on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/lillie-baby-cardigan">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/10/alana-sweater.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zMNLE0_26wQ/TqSlMhNBxMI/AAAAAAAACEo/x0RWPCqdYio/s1600/DSC03285.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zMNLE0_26wQ/TqSlMhNBxMI/AAAAAAAACEo/x0RWPCqdYio/s200/DSC03285.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666835865628951746" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Second I have another cloth for my Cable Dishcloth Project. This is the Simple Diamonds Cloth. The yarn is Natural Ombre from Sugar 'n Cream. This project has really helped me clean up some of my dishcoth cotton stash. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/simple-diamonds-cloth">Ravelry </a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/10/simple-diamonds-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--HHvYqN8CIM/TqSlH5eqj7I/AAAAAAAACEc/ZaTfpQJMBGM/s1600/DSC03280.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--HHvYqN8CIM/TqSlH5eqj7I/AAAAAAAACEc/ZaTfpQJMBGM/s200/DSC03280.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666835786246033330" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Up next some Project Spectrum FOs. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6458873051185111099?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-52978196858566095622011-10-22T23:48:00.003-04:002011-10-22T23:56:20.102-04:00I am still having a hard time locating aqua in my life. So this week I present my current Project Spectrum project. I am calling this my Jell-O Shawl since I dyed the yarn with Jello-O and the pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/198-yds-of-heaven">198 Yards of Heaven.</a> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dA3hzPB8YoE/TqOO8CjOqSI/AAAAAAAACDg/EcOeUdekuvI/s1600/DSC03339.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dA3hzPB8YoE/TqOO8CjOqSI/AAAAAAAACDg/EcOeUdekuvI/s200/DSC03339.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666529918290143522" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5297819685856609562?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-30440291394810125152011-10-18T22:35:00.005-04:002011-10-18T22:54:03.173-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1EUQ9P64zkY/Tp43xTRmV8I/AAAAAAAACDU/rQLj6flK3cc/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1EUQ9P64zkY/Tp43xTRmV8I/AAAAAAAACDU/rQLj6flK3cc/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665026701405870018" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for this week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Ways to Eat Pumpkin</span>. I love pumpkin but I do not know if I will be able to come up with 10 but here it goes.<br /><br />1) As a pie of course. I like mine with fresh whipped cream. <br />2) One of my favorite fall meals is <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/pasta-with-pumpkin-and-sausage-recipe/index.html">Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage</a>. In fact we had this last Friday for dinner.<br />3) Pumpkin bread.<br />4) Pumpkin cookies.<br />5) Roasted pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite snacks.<br />6) Pumpkin soup.<br />7) Pumpkin pancakes. I love the ones from the <a href="http://www.originalpancakehouse.com/index.html">Original</a>.<br />8) Pumpkin cheesecake.<br />9) Even though I prefer Caribou they no longer make the Pumpkin Cooler so I get my fix with a Pumpkin Frappachino from Starbucks.<br />10) Pumpkin muffins.<br /><br />Well I actually made it! Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3044029139481012515?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-51497113585627835072011-10-11T21:54:00.003-04:002011-10-11T22:04:15.530-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GIjxn_PtyEw/TpTz31ggD0I/AAAAAAAACDI/LSqEohKXV58/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GIjxn_PtyEw/TpTz31ggD0I/AAAAAAAACDI/LSqEohKXV58/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662418772093308738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for this week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 Things You Did This Weekend</span>.<br /><br />1) Took Clark to the park to play on Saturday morning.<br />2) Took a nap on Sunday.<br />3) Watched football, baseball and hockey.<br />4) Watched last week's Hawaii Five-0 and Glee.<br />5) Knit of course.<br />6) Cleaned the house.<br />7) Read my book.<br />8) Played cars with Clark.<br />9) Went to bed early on Sunday.<br />10) Cooked a yummy roast chicken in the crock pot.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5149711358562783507?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-68161705331595195172011-10-10T22:41:00.007-04:002011-10-10T22:53:51.296-04:00After completing only one project for Project Spectrum in August I bounced back in September. I managed to knit 5 dishcloths in the month. Here are the final 3 cloths that I have not blogged yet. As always the details are at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br />Circular Cable Cloth<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hL8bufMNRs4/TpOuVecOeoI/AAAAAAAACC8/DOGArdKeuI4/s1600/20110924_5.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hL8bufMNRs4/TpOuVecOeoI/AAAAAAAACC8/DOGArdKeuI4/s200/20110924_5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662060840506784386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Woven Cable Cloth<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nO-8gyrh1P8/TpOs6MEKizI/AAAAAAAACCY/u8MsyQ_iXPA/s1600/DSC03274.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nO-8gyrh1P8/TpOs6MEKizI/AAAAAAAACCY/u8MsyQ_iXPA/s200/DSC03274.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662059272205929266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Intertwined Cable Cloth<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15csdMXakoI/TpOtBuOR6SI/AAAAAAAACCk/0iZ9eWcuvCQ/s1600/DSC03277.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15csdMXakoI/TpOtBuOR6SI/AAAAAAAACCk/0iZ9eWcuvCQ/s200/DSC03277.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662059401634244898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />October is off to a great start as well but that will have to wait for another day. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6816170533159519517?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-18469852343842282892011-10-09T09:00:00.000-04:002011-10-09T09:00:03.229-04:00There is not much aqua/cyan in my world so I am cheating a bit. This picture was taken in 2007 during Project Spectrum 2.0. This is Patons Classic Wool that I dyed with Berry Blue Jell-o. It has been sittng in my stash since. Now I plan on casting on for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/198-yds-of-heaven">198 Yards of Heaven</a> with it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fAoEVOp7jw0/TpD9tZNdwGI/AAAAAAAACBg/ch1M_L0LPzI/s1600/Aqua%2BYarn"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fAoEVOp7jw0/TpD9tZNdwGI/AAAAAAAACBg/ch1M_L0LPzI/s200/Aqua%2BYarn" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661303687908016226" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1846985234384228289?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-8429982175318029902011-09-27T18:26:00.002-04:002011-09-27T18:34:06.764-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9NloU5CRhA/ToJN35XtHZI/AAAAAAAACBM/8gYfZ2qOfMQ/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9NloU5CRhA/ToJN35XtHZI/AAAAAAAACBM/8gYfZ2qOfMQ/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657169704619154834" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our topic for this week is <strong>10 Things You Do Everyday</strong>. This is an interesting one to think about.<br /><br />1) Get out of bed. If it is a weekday I usually get up after I have hit snooze 2-3 times. <br />2) Take a shower. I think everyone around me is thankful for this one!<br />3) Brush my teeth.<br />4) Check emails, blogs, Ravelry, etc. <br />5) Eat. I usually indulge in this one a little to much.<br />6) Drink my water. I end up feeling strange if I do not drink enough.<br />7) Watch TV. Again I probably indulge in this one to much.<br />8) Play with Clark.<br />9) Knit.<br />10) Give my hubby and Clark hugs and kisses and tell them that I love them.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-842998217531802990?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-9956026937811762522011-09-24T20:14:00.002-04:002011-09-24T20:15:55.989-04:00Today I give you the yellow throw pillow that sits on our couch.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sAbfVBJgJCY/Tn5yjptwhhI/AAAAAAAACBE/UDBBMXs4Zd8/s1600/20110924_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sAbfVBJgJCY/Tn5yjptwhhI/AAAAAAAACBE/UDBBMXs4Zd8/s200/20110924_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656084138842686994" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-995602693781176252?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-11800668032100694042011-09-20T21:28:00.003-04:002011-09-20T21:46:34.284-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D90-hx42cMs/Tnk-F446RJI/AAAAAAAACAs/d07HjheqJ18/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D90-hx42cMs/Tnk-F446RJI/AAAAAAAACAs/d07HjheqJ18/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654619078031721618" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic this week is <strong>10 Headlines From the Year You Were Born</strong>. I think this is a really great topic. So here are some headlines from 1976.<br /><br />1) Patty Hearst Is Found Guilty Of Bank Robbery <br />2) Democrats Nominate Jimmy Charter For President <br />3) Chinese Leader Mao Tse-tung Dies <br />4) OPEC Announces 5-10% Oil Price Hike <br />5) Supreme Court Rules Capital Punishment Is Constitutional <br />6) The First Commercial Concorde Flight Takes Off<br />7) The United States Celebrates 200th Birthday of Independence from British Rule <br />8) The CN tower in Toronto, Canada is completed and is the the tallest free standing structure in the world<br />9) Nadia Comaneci wins 3 gold medals at the Montreal Olympics with seven perfect scores <br />10) Mysterious Disease Strikes American Legion Convention in Philadelphia<br /><br />This was fun. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1180066803210069404?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-36416658708648598922011-09-19T20:57:00.009-04:002011-09-19T21:18:08.533-04:00I have actually finished up a couple of projects. First up are my Simple Socks <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eaWuD4jygd4/TnflWCat6II/AAAAAAAACAk/sas8TKdYA98/s1600/20110918_9.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eaWuD4jygd4/TnflWCat6II/AAAAAAAACAk/sas8TKdYA98/s200/20110918_9.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654240023955761282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These have been on the needles since February so I am VERY happy to be finished with them. They are very comfortable and this maybe my go to vanilla pattern. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/simple-socks">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/09/simple-socks.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Luxiem2bEdg/TnflIYysCwI/AAAAAAAACAc/pymh8f2Khzw/s1600/20110918_3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Luxiem2bEdg/TnflIYysCwI/AAAAAAAACAc/pymh8f2Khzw/s200/20110918_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654239789443713794" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Second is another cloth from the Cable Dishcloth Project. This is called the Plaited Cable and it was a nice and easy pattern to memorize. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/plaited-cable-cloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/09/plaited-cable-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br />Next up a baby sweater for my cousin's newborn baby girl. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3641665870864859892?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-70389374165907206502011-09-18T17:34:00.002-04:002011-09-18T17:38:38.630-04:00Once again I am late with my Project Spectrum Saturday post. Yesterday was a pretty busy day so I did not have time to get the pictures taken before the sun went down. So this week I bring you Clark's room. The color on the walls is Pooh Bear Yellow. We had to buy this color since his room is done in Winnie the Pooh.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4FNmv8z5Zs/TnZkYSK3mUI/AAAAAAAAB_s/hPxUR7vBgMc/s1600/20110918_21.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4FNmv8z5Zs/TnZkYSK3mUI/AAAAAAAAB_s/hPxUR7vBgMc/s200/20110918_21.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653816750567299394" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7038937416590720650?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-63789347603449716922011-09-13T20:56:00.004-04:002011-09-13T21:11:30.002-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D6xLvj6gNrk/Tm_9im1Ft8I/AAAAAAAAB_k/a2rPt0W0cCE/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D6xLvj6gNrk/Tm_9im1Ft8I/AAAAAAAAB_k/a2rPt0W0cCE/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652014828353861570" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our topic for this week is <strong>10 Things You Buy Every Week</strong>. Now this does not include groceries so I do not think I will be able to come up with 10 but here we go.<br /><br />1) A bagel - we have them every Friday at work.<br />2) A medium Campfire mocha cooler at Caribou every Wednesday at knit night.<br />3) Gas<br />4) Usually at least one day I buy a pop from the vending machine at work.<br /><br />That is all I can come up with. I am pretty cheap and do not spend a lot of money unnecessarily so my list is boring! Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6378934760344971692?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-51630937514818349612011-09-12T21:15:00.006-04:002011-09-12T21:27:40.488-04:00Due to the time spent knitting on <a href="http://crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com/2011/09/slog-no-more.html">the slog</a> I did not have much production on pink projects for Project Spectrum in August. In fact I completed only 1 thing - a dishcloth that actually was not finished until September. This is the Twisted Rib Cable Cloth. Details as always are at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/twisted-rib-cable-cloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/09/twisted-rib-cable-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBoMbPg9iLk/Tm6uzoQLH0I/AAAAAAAAB_M/5AbQHBfAweU/s1600/20110905_7.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBoMbPg9iLk/Tm6uzoQLH0I/AAAAAAAAB_M/5AbQHBfAweU/s200/20110905_7.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651646784398368578" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />However, September is off to a great start. I have finished my first yellow project for the month.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xhbhGhw-2L0/Tm6wFjE6lJI/AAAAAAAAB_U/eyuU1eNhlgk/s1600/20110910_13.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xhbhGhw-2L0/Tm6wFjE6lJI/AAAAAAAAB_U/eyuU1eNhlgk/s200/20110910_13.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651648191758242962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the Cable and Braid Cloth. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/cable-and-braid-dishcloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/09/cable-and-braid-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>. I must say that I am really enjoying knitting these cable patterns as dishcloths. I will be a little sad once I am finished. I guess it is a good thing that I still have a lot of patterns to go! Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5163093751481834961?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-86194885874423260602011-09-11T15:11:00.002-04:002011-09-11T15:15:06.246-04:00I cannot believe it has been 10 years already. Time has flown by since that horrible day that we will never forget. There are so many people who have said things much better than I ever could so I will just say that today, once again, I will <a href="http://crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com/2007/09/remembering.html">wonder</a> what happened to those people we saw that day at the World Trade Center.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-8619488587442326060?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-65733915191250974022011-09-10T22:22:00.001-04:002011-09-10T22:23:48.569-04:00Clark has quite a few yellow and metallic cars.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hlnlyzb5jPc/TmwbfujQU-I/AAAAAAAAB-0/hsTWvbTInvI/s1600/20110910_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hlnlyzb5jPc/TmwbfujQU-I/AAAAAAAAB-0/hsTWvbTInvI/s200/20110910_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650921864328926178" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6573391519125097402?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-68264968633182052562011-09-06T21:23:00.003-04:002011-09-06T21:32:41.427-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DuVKKlWNIs0/TmbHshQqmjI/AAAAAAAAB-s/DiAlhvO8IJU/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DuVKKlWNIs0/TmbHshQqmjI/AAAAAAAAB-s/DiAlhvO8IJU/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649422350239308338" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for this week is <strong>10 Things You Want to Knit This Fall/Winter</strong>.<br /><br />1) Pillow covers for our couch throw pillows. There are a few cute ones in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Cable-Knitting-Step-Follow/dp/0312608993/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305594580&sr=8-1">The Very Easy Guide to Cable Knitting </a>that I am looking at<br />2) Sweater for my cousin's baby that is due the 15th of this month<br />3) Baby sweater for my co-worker who is due in December<br />4) A new winter hat for Clark<br />5) Clark's Christmas Vest<br />6) A cowl for me<br />7) More dishcloths<br />8) Mittens for Clark<br />9) A vest for me<br />10) Socks for me<br /><br />I will never even come close to completing this list but it is nice to dream. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6826496863318205256?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-12618779213387265452011-09-05T21:29:00.006-04:002011-09-05T22:07:45.633-04:00Today Clark turns 3 years old. How the heck this happened I have no idea. He has had a great birthday weekend. The highlights included:<br /><br />New additions to our family. One fish for each year.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Xaszn0dLKM/TmV3wvH0yCI/AAAAAAAAB9s/mWsuzTEPbc4/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Xaszn0dLKM/TmV3wvH0yCI/AAAAAAAAB9s/mWsuzTEPbc4/s200/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649052986772867106" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A Thomas the Tank Engine cake made by my mom's best friend.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-skHbU1EJ_WA/TmV3rQBB1CI/AAAAAAAAB9k/zsWg6CI4TKU/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-skHbU1EJ_WA/TmV3rQBB1CI/AAAAAAAAB9k/zsWg6CI4TKU/s200/013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649052892523516962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A great party with family and friends that included many great Thomas gifts.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eif5oik-Ih0/TmV34mQLeBI/AAAAAAAAB90/_UHcGI-ZOYM/s1600/023.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eif5oik-Ih0/TmV34mQLeBI/AAAAAAAAB90/_UHcGI-ZOYM/s200/023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649053121830942738" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Swinging on the playground.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_6-dMHdFq8/TmWASQtUhSI/AAAAAAAAB-U/cfnFj2pjS4E/s1600/20110905_5.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_6-dMHdFq8/TmWASQtUhSI/AAAAAAAAB-U/cfnFj2pjS4E/s200/20110905_5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649062358817211682" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hanging out and watching Caillou.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OzJHnDyfg00/TmV-AJF-58I/AAAAAAAAB-E/Yl_8gHN3P74/s1600/20110905_13.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OzJHnDyfg00/TmV-AJF-58I/AAAAAAAAB-E/Yl_8gHN3P74/s200/20110905_13.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649059848512268226" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Of course enjoying our cake and ice cream as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1sK--a_vKCU/TmV-IJVTjNI/AAAAAAAAB-M/u61VppbE3LY/s1600/20110905_25.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1sK--a_vKCU/TmV-IJVTjNI/AAAAAAAAB-M/u61VppbE3LY/s200/20110905_25.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649059986015489234" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy birthday little buddy. Mama loves you to pieces. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1261877921338726545?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-3244984860477202342011-09-04T21:51:00.003-04:002011-09-04T22:02:57.861-04:00The slog is finally off the needles. I managed to finish the border and get the blanket washed and dried yesterday morning. This was just in time to get the blanket to my niece at Clark's birthday party yesterday. Here it is in all its glory. The details are as always at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/hip-to-be-square-blanket-2">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/09/bulldog-blanket.html">FO Blog</a>. <br /> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gJHgPzSusM/TmQrQm7QRmI/AAAAAAAAB9c/r8t2ISFyclM/s1600/20110903_3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gJHgPzSusM/TmQrQm7QRmI/AAAAAAAAB9c/r8t2ISFyclM/s200/20110903_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648687396956423778" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I loved the Knitpicks Comfy Worsted while knitting with it but it shed like crazy in the dryer. I would use the yarn again though in the future because it is super soft and affordable. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-324498486047720234?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-49260601943738936032011-09-03T22:04:00.003-04:002011-09-03T22:09:22.218-04:00A new month means a new color. For September we are looking out for yellow things. A few months ago at daycare the kids made handprints and painted them. Clark's handprint is yellow. This will be a nice rememberance of him being little once he is a teenager with an attitude. <br /> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MjtsMVRHi-0/TmLc0rThLrI/AAAAAAAAB9E/rD_Nm1LfFk4/s1600/20110903_9.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MjtsMVRHi-0/TmLc0rThLrI/AAAAAAAAB9E/rD_Nm1LfFk4/s200/20110903_9.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648319680211922610" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4926060194373893603?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-40764474077105026472011-08-30T20:44:00.004-04:002011-08-30T21:06:34.937-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w0hb1nIwSuQ/Tl2EDiUczwI/AAAAAAAAB88/bPrg3uIZf-8/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w0hb1nIwSuQ/Tl2EDiUczwI/AAAAAAAAB88/bPrg3uIZf-8/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646814704079523586" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />In honor of Hurricane Irene our topic this week is <strong>10 Ways to Prepare for a Big Storm</strong>. <br /> <br />1) Make sure you have enough bottled water. <br />2) Clean out anything from your fridge that is close to expiring. <br />3) Make sure you have flashlights and batteries. <br />4) Stock up on non-perishable food items. <br />5) Fill up your gas tank. <br />6) Catch up on your laundry so you have enough clothes and underwear to get you through. <br />7) Make sure you have enough of your prescription medications to get through. <br />8) Batten down your outside furniture and fixtures. <br />9) Make sure you have enough books, toys, yarn, etc to keep you entertained. <br />10) Keep your family close. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4076447407710502647?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-90138289893318878982011-08-29T21:14:00.004-04:002011-08-29T21:27:26.574-04:00I love my niece. She is such a smart, beautiful and sweet young lady. However, I have at times wondered if she was worth the effort while slogging along on the knitting of her blanket. My original goal was to have it to her before she moved into the dorm but since she moved in last Thursday I obviously did not make that goal. Here is the blanket shortly after I cast off on Saturday afternoon. <br /> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xO7o1yAkUQg/Tlw5p7GCvHI/AAAAAAAAB80/ZSl7U1cKpfY/s1600/20110827_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xO7o1yAkUQg/Tlw5p7GCvHI/AAAAAAAAB80/ZSl7U1cKpfY/s200/20110827_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646451425216216178" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />It is doubled over on itself so you can see that it is huge. I have not yet measured it but I will before I give it to her. I am wishing I had made it wider but to late now. <br /> <br />Here is a close up of the pattern. It is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hip-to-be-square-blanket">Hip to Be Square</a> pattern which is free on Ravelry. <br /> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6CTK2HXzvYk/Tlw5m7HgjeI/AAAAAAAAB8s/GgDp34JhV-Q/s1600/20110827_6.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6CTK2HXzvYk/Tlw5m7HgjeI/AAAAAAAAB8s/GgDp34JhV-Q/s200/20110827_6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646451373682757090" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />My new goal is to have it finished by Saturday when I see my niece at Clark's birthday party. I need to finish weaving in the ends (I am about 3/4 done) and knit the border. Somehow I do not see this happening but we will see. Wish me luck! Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-9013828989331887898?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-12001389610828791192011-08-27T21:14:00.004-04:002011-08-27T21:19:01.502-04:00I could not decide on a picture today so you get two. <br /> <br />First up some pretty yarn. This is Knitpicks Stroll Tonal in Deep Waters. I bought this to get the free shipping when I ordered the yarn for my niece's blanket. I am thinking about making a cozy cowl with it. <br /> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pa83e59urPI/TlmWpqUS0pI/AAAAAAAAB8k/5ulnr0tI4ww/s1600/20110827_8.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pa83e59urPI/TlmWpqUS0pI/AAAAAAAAB8k/5ulnr0tI4ww/s200/20110827_8.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645709250363839122" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Second I have the traditional toy car shot. Not to many in pink and purple but that does not really surprise me. <br /> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JRQEovkP9Xc/TlmWlij0cJI/AAAAAAAAB8c/rlHAUjWYYEI/s1600/20110827_10.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JRQEovkP9Xc/TlmWlij0cJI/AAAAAAAAB8c/rlHAUjWYYEI/s200/20110827_10.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645709179561996434" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1200138961082879119?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-86642363303785329202011-08-23T21:45:00.003-04:002011-08-23T22:03:51.708-04:00Running late again this week. This is one of my favorite pieces of art in our house. Purple is my favorite color so this piece has always attracted me. <br /> <br /> <A href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h902v2YaTx4/TlRX2g_bcGI/AAAAAAAAB8U/7eH71wBOkIs/s1600/20110823_2.JPG"><IMG style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id=BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644232827082600546 border=0 alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h902v2YaTx4/TlRX2g_bcGI/AAAAAAAAB8U/7eH71wBOkIs/s200/20110823_2.JPG"></A> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-8664236330378532920?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-79222870048111173612011-08-06T20:55:00.004-04:002011-08-06T20:58:16.946-04:00I am not feeling so hot so today you get a pretty uninspiried picture. I give you my constant companion - my pink water bottle.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CBoOSWBmFwI/Tj3ir_rdSaI/AAAAAAAAB8M/CRXrYjgAIbQ/s1600/20110806_2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CBoOSWBmFwI/Tj3ir_rdSaI/AAAAAAAAB8M/CRXrYjgAIbQ/s200/20110806_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637911553993689506" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7922287004811117361?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-59623680004379176022011-08-02T21:09:00.002-04:002011-08-02T21:31:48.572-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WxRtGdCOGsw/TjigIjodT_I/AAAAAAAAB8E/_lV_QAVS4tA/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WxRtGdCOGsw/TjigIjodT_I/AAAAAAAAB8E/_lV_QAVS4tA/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636431002518507506" /></a><br />Our topic for this week is <strong>10 Favorite Romantic Comedies</strong>. I love this film genre so this should by easy peasy!<br /><br />1) Gentleman Prefer Blondes - Marilyn Monroe at her best.<br />2) You've Got Mail - my favorite of the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan movies.<br />3) Legally Blonde - I love it when the ex says to Elle "You got into Harvard Law?" and she answers with "What, like it's hard?"<br />4) Sweet Home Alabama - I am a big Reese Witherspoon fan.<br />5) Before Sunrise - this movie made my want to go on a summer trip to Europe where I could meet my own dark and handsome stranger. Of course that never happened.<br />6) My Big Fat Greek Wedding - love the crazy family in this movie because they remind me a lot of my own crazy relatives.<br />7) Knocked Up - yes I have the sense of humor of a 12 year old boy.<br />8) The Wedding Planner - even though Jennifer Lopez annoys me you cannot beat Matthew McConaughey.<br />9) When Harry Met Sally - one of the best of all time.<br />10) The Philadephia Story - gotta love Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5962368000437917602?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-56439370066439427522011-07-31T21:05:00.009-04:002011-07-31T21:30:53.841-04:00It is the end of another month so it is time for another Project Spectrum wrap up. July was not a very productive month FO wise but I do have a deadline blanket knit that I have been concentrating on. <br /><br />Starting out the month I finished up a June Project. This is the Smocked Cable Cloth. Details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/smocked-cable-cloth"> Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/07/smocked-cable-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9r7t5Vd7yw0/TjX81NlXayI/AAAAAAAAB70/tWbSNzhq_w8/s1600/20110709_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9r7t5Vd7yw0/TjX81NlXayI/AAAAAAAAB70/tWbSNzhq_w8/s200/20110709_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635688499833695010" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next up is the Slipped Circular Cable Dishcloth. Not so big on the bobbles on this one. See details at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/slipped-circular-cable-dishcloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/07/slipped-circular-cable-dishcloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QstNvMwywEs/TjX_9fsU1KI/AAAAAAAAB78/u58gwmuUIwE/s1600/20110716_8.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QstNvMwywEs/TjX_9fsU1KI/AAAAAAAAB78/u58gwmuUIwE/s200/20110716_8.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635691940668560546" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The second and last blue FO is the Elongated Cable Dishcloth. Details are located at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/elongated-cable-dishcloth">Ravelry</a> and the <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/07/elongated-cable-dishcloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RJTjkCVFnfk/TjX8mbJRs3I/AAAAAAAAB7k/-fVHy6AeEPc/s1600/20110730_7.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RJTjkCVFnfk/TjX8mbJRs3I/AAAAAAAAB7k/-fVHy6AeEPc/s200/20110730_7.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635688245775938418" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Finally it is not an FO but I have been working on my Simple Socks. I am finishing up the gusset decreases and then it will be down the foot and hopefully a quick FO. I do have a couple of projects in mind for the Pink/Purple theme for August but first I have a blanket to finish! Until next time ....<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4PxbyTonAo/TjX8gARn_oI/AAAAAAAAB7c/Ch3VV4JIWbE/s1600/20110731_3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4PxbyTonAo/TjX8gARn_oI/AAAAAAAAB7c/Ch3VV4JIWbE/s200/20110731_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635688135483981442" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5643937006643942752?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-5690318895079285572011-07-30T17:03:00.005-04:002011-07-30T17:15:13.387-04:00I could not decide which picture to use so this week you get two Project Saturday images.<br /><br />First is Clark's blue race car bed with his favorite blue Lightening McQueen blanket.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PxpFLY854Jw/TjRxuMh7mXI/AAAAAAAAB7U/M_B4V2LNmpU/s1600/20110730_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PxpFLY854Jw/TjRxuMh7mXI/AAAAAAAAB7U/M_B4V2LNmpU/s200/20110730_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635254072198797682" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next up the blue vases that sit on the shelf in our bedroom.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-em252mx3LPk/TjRxqC8tB0I/AAAAAAAAB7M/xocxPeyxmFM/s1600/20110730_2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-em252mx3LPk/TjRxqC8tB0I/AAAAAAAAB7M/xocxPeyxmFM/s200/20110730_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635254000907257666" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The next color up is pink. This one is going to be a little tough. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-569031889507928557?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-25730012182105546712011-07-25T21:40:00.004-04:002011-07-25T21:52:30.344-04:00I have been plugging along on a couple of projects. I did not get as much knitting done on vacation as I wanted but I did make some progress.<br /><br />First up my simple socks. These are 1" of 1x1 rib for the cuff and then a 3x1 rib for the leg. I am almost ready to turn the heel on the second sock. This is a good blue Project Spectrum project. These have been on the needles since February so I am ready to be done with them.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--uFmMe9mkBA/Ti4bYBvCF_I/AAAAAAAAB6U/MbHsbeNOPQA/s1600/20110702_15.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--uFmMe9mkBA/Ti4bYBvCF_I/AAAAAAAAB6U/MbHsbeNOPQA/s200/20110702_15.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633470283483584498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Second is what I am calling the Bulldog Blanket. The pattern is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hip-to-be-square-blanket">Hip To Be Square Blanket</a>. I do not have a progress picture yet but here is the yarn I am using - Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Serrano and Maize. This is a gift for my oldest niece who will be heading to Ferris State University in the fall. The school's mascot is a Bulldog hence the name and thecolors are Scarlet and Gold. I am really liking this yarn and am trying to finish up before she leaves for school at the end of August.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GE8xG3boehk/Ti4bUiJYbqI/AAAAAAAAB6M/rHJMeRIpJdI/s1600/20110702_17.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GE8xG3boehk/Ti4bUiJYbqI/AAAAAAAAB6M/rHJMeRIpJdI/s200/20110702_17.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633470223464558242" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next up a Project Spectrum project update. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-2573001218210554671?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-28178067680499929622011-07-24T21:24:00.004-04:002011-07-24T21:27:32.742-04:00I missed updating yesterday because we were on our way back from vacation in the Keweenaw Penninsula. So for this week's Project Spectrum Saturday (on Sunday) I give you the blue waters of Lake Superior.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3oRXYAOwZWc/TizF9qHGOvI/AAAAAAAAB6E/GGp8e7O4qq8/s1600/20110724_33.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3oRXYAOwZWc/TizF9qHGOvI/AAAAAAAAB6E/GGp8e7O4qq8/s200/20110724_33.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633094897000397554" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Back to reality tomorrow. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-2817806768049992962?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-10544817686177852472011-07-16T21:03:00.004-04:002011-07-16T21:06:17.258-04:00For this week I present you with my blue living room.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkgXlmpagCY/TiI1LcK_1lI/AAAAAAAAB58/DHcpytD_MYQ/s1600/20110716_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkgXlmpagCY/TiI1LcK_1lI/AAAAAAAAB58/DHcpytD_MYQ/s200/20110716_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630120954823693906" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mlKM_dpkj_4/TiI1GRc5vEI/AAAAAAAAB50/cDtQwStkQAw/s1600/20110716_6.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mlKM_dpkj_4/TiI1GRc5vEI/AAAAAAAAB50/cDtQwStkQAw/s200/20110716_6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630120866046655554" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1054481768617785247?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-41131633636399122302011-07-12T21:25:00.002-04:002011-07-12T21:43:37.394-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ekwfXuAyhK4/Thz0LA3-z-I/AAAAAAAAB5s/iX6VLyZv1xQ/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ekwfXuAyhK4/Thz0LA3-z-I/AAAAAAAAB5s/iX6VLyZv1xQ/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628642104356818914" /></a><br /><br /><br />In honor of the final Harry Potter movie opening this weekend our topic this week is <strong>10 Awesome Things About the Harry Potter Books</strong>.<br /><br />1) The fact that they got kids (and adults) interested in reading again<br />2) Voldemort - one of the best villains ever written.<br />3) Magic - duh!<br />4) Hermione showing that girls can be cute and smart at the same time.<br />5) The Weasleys - I want them to adopt me.<br />6) Hogwarts - a castle is amazing but a magic one is super amazing.<br />7) Neville - I just think he is adorable.<br />8) Butter beer in Hogsmeade sounds yummy to me.<br />9) JK Rowling's story.<br />10) Escapism.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4113163363639912230?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-84638636323154446492011-07-09T20:57:00.002-04:002011-07-09T20:59:58.527-04:00This week I give you some of Clark's blue cars and of course Thomas the Tank Engine.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KJM2z4wgAU4/Thj4924osWI/AAAAAAAAB5k/t_8VaVkbmj4/s1600/20110709_2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KJM2z4wgAU4/Thj4924osWI/AAAAAAAAB5k/t_8VaVkbmj4/s200/20110709_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627521475988205922" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have come to realize that this boy has a lot of cars! Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-8463863632315444649?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-77774317305145669282011-07-05T21:13:00.002-04:002011-07-05T21:18:58.626-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YQJyPGzCCGE/ThO2zvUYxDI/AAAAAAAAB5c/QtRtkeZeFGM/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YQJyPGzCCGE/ThO2zvUYxDI/AAAAAAAAB5c/QtRtkeZeFGM/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626041359507440690" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for this week is <strong>10 Favorite Herbs</strong><br /><br />1) Parsley - the workhorse of herbs<br />2) Dill<br />3) Oregano<br />4) Tarragon<br />5) Mint<br />6) Bay leaves<br />7) Thyme<br />8) Sage<br />9) Rosemary<br />10) Chives<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7777431730514566928?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-54151430723340620522011-07-04T21:15:00.005-04:002011-07-04T21:37:54.638-04:00June was not a very productive knitting month as far as finished objects go. However, I do have 3 finished dishcloths with a 4th that is almost finished. <br /><br />Cross Stitch Cable Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/cross-stitch-cable-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/07/cross-stitch-cable-cloth.html">FO Blog)</a>.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JlFoA6uWLNY/ThJmE8ngWZI/AAAAAAAAB5U/B18VjiQv1BQ/s1600/20110613_3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JlFoA6uWLNY/ThJmE8ngWZI/AAAAAAAAB5U/B18VjiQv1BQ/s200/20110613_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625671119716506002" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mock Gull Stitch Cable Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/mock-gull-stitch-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/07/mock-gull-stitch-cloth.html">FO Blog)</a>.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Qcn4_Ew6tI/ThJl9WHDljI/AAAAAAAAB5M/2NbZsTnDxzM/s1600/20110618_15.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Qcn4_Ew6tI/ThJl9WHDljI/AAAAAAAAB5M/2NbZsTnDxzM/s200/20110618_15.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625670989120771634" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Oblique Cable Cloth (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/oblique-cable-cloth">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/07/oblique-cable-cloth.html">FO Blog)</a>.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JTt4CFWF_Sc/ThJl2_OOqUI/AAAAAAAAB5E/Zb9Fe8ITNNY/s1600/20110626_12.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JTt4CFWF_Sc/ThJl2_OOqUI/AAAAAAAAB5E/Zb9Fe8ITNNY/s200/20110626_12.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625670879897626946" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is to hoping that July will be a bit more productive. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5415143072334062052?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-61797328260475038222011-07-02T21:16:00.003-04:002011-07-02T21:20:50.095-04:00A new month means a new color. July is all about blue so I present a couple of my favorite art pieces from our house.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yb7UH7IPSWE/Tg_DDF9wFFI/AAAAAAAAB4M/guHdOxDeY50/s1600/20110702_7.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yb7UH7IPSWE/Tg_DDF9wFFI/AAAAAAAAB4M/guHdOxDeY50/s200/20110702_7.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624928917517243474" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EEkPHOA9DqA/Tg_C-Dpun0I/AAAAAAAAB4E/inMePkb59ko/s1600/20110702_5.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EEkPHOA9DqA/Tg_C-Dpun0I/AAAAAAAAB4E/inMePkb59ko/s200/20110702_5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624928830997045058" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6179732826047503822?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-8928009681468738822011-06-28T21:04:00.003-04:002011-06-28T21:14:02.386-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XSie4TQhzrA/Tgp6Z6BF0sI/AAAAAAAAB38/NNOrpHT-O9w/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XSie4TQhzrA/Tgp6Z6BF0sI/AAAAAAAAB38/NNOrpHT-O9w/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623441670214636226" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In anticipation of the holiday this weekend our topic this week is <strong>10 Favorite Things About 4th of July.</strong><br /><br />1) Fireworks<br />2) Parades<br />3) Patriotism<br />4) Cook outs<br />5) Swimming<br />6) Long weekends<br />7) Getting together with family and friends<br />8) Ice cream<br />9) Potato salad<br />10) Deviled eggs<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-892800968146873882?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-5442238576582742952011-06-26T20:49:00.002-04:002011-06-26T20:53:19.441-04:00First off Happy Birthday to me today. I am not taking turing 35 very well so lets just move on okay!<br /><br />Still feeling a bit uninspired so today I give you some of Clark's green cars. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9taukRAia0Q/TgfTpg8fdbI/AAAAAAAAB30/amczvyOK4KM/s1600/20110626_3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9taukRAia0Q/TgfTpg8fdbI/AAAAAAAAB30/amczvyOK4KM/s200/20110626_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622695369967105458" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-544223857658274295?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-64980060551247721402011-06-19T21:15:00.000-04:002011-06-19T21:16:13.088-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c1WeSlrQi_4/Tf6fT7lOErI/AAAAAAAAB3s/VARCN72CVKI/s1600/20110619_2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c1WeSlrQi_4/Tf6fT7lOErI/AAAAAAAAB3s/VARCN72CVKI/s200/20110619_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620104549765092018" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6498006055124772140?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-49818733765824451272011-06-18T21:20:00.005-04:002011-06-18T21:24:47.514-04:00I have been feeling a little unispired lately. Part of it is the birthday blues and some of it is other stresses. So for this Project Spectrum Saturday I give you Clark in his new green shirt. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6da_R0fBTxQ/Tf1O8-LEXgI/AAAAAAAAB3k/8L8dQMjH3a4/s1600/20110618_9.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6da_R0fBTxQ/Tf1O8-LEXgI/AAAAAAAAB3k/8L8dQMjH3a4/s200/20110618_9.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619734719416786434" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-weBVapW36M4/Tf1O5b9QW4I/AAAAAAAAB3c/ZysE3YEVBf0/s1600/20110618_7.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-weBVapW36M4/Tf1O5b9QW4I/AAAAAAAAB3c/ZysE3YEVBf0/s200/20110618_7.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619734658692438914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4981873376582445127?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-38456104686147918972011-06-14T21:59:00.003-04:002011-06-14T22:19:51.587-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_VnbaL62SDs/TfgSIYRd0LI/AAAAAAAAB3U/4vutG7joVgY/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_VnbaL62SDs/TfgSIYRd0LI/AAAAAAAAB3U/4vutG7joVgY/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618260470308655282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In honor of <a href="http://caroleknits.net/">Carole's</a> anniversary today our topic is <strong>10 Favorite Love Songs</strong>.<br /><br />1) "Have You Ever Been In Love" by Celine Dion - this was our wedding song.<br />2) "When You Say Nothing At All" by Alison Krause - this is one time I like to remake better.<br />3) "All I Need" by Jack Wagner - totally cheesy but I love it.<br />4) "Unchained Melody" by the Rightreous Brothers<br />5) "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill<br />6) "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" by Elvis<br />7) "At Last" by Etta James<br />8) "God Blessed the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts<br />9) "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks<br />10) "Crazy" by Patsy Cline<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3845610468614791897?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-45140055298177368802011-06-13T21:02:00.002-04:002011-06-13T21:07:02.005-04:00We had another busy weekend so I was not able to update on Saturday. I am hoping things will calm down this week.<br /><br />My dad's fiance gave Clark this little chair. He LOVES it. I tried to get a picture of him in it but he is tired and crabby tonight so he would not cooperate.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLNoBWQQF7M/TfazgE6Lq2I/AAAAAAAAB3M/bQUGpURfQ4c/s1600/20110613_1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLNoBWQQF7M/TfazgE6Lq2I/AAAAAAAAB3M/bQUGpURfQ4c/s200/20110613_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617874948846234466" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4514005529817736880?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-36192236469832334682011-06-07T21:26:00.002-04:002011-06-07T21:40:24.247-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1VO7ZzMyLx8/Te7Pz_Y0-CI/AAAAAAAAB3E/Ep_gR2XeVus/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1VO7ZzMyLx8/Te7Pz_Y0-CI/AAAAAAAAB3E/Ep_gR2XeVus/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615654277473433634" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This week's topic is <strong>10 Ways to Beat Insomnia</strong>. Luckily I rarely have trouble sleeping so I do not need to use these tips.<br /><br />1) Usually when I cannot sleep it is because I have a million things on my mind. Clearing your mind will help but it is not easy to do.<br />2) Read<br />3) Get out of bed<br />4) Do not watch the clock<br />5) Do some light stretches<br />6) Have a snack<br />7) Wake up your significant other for some adult time<br />8) Take a bath or shower<br /><br />That is all I can think of at this time.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3619223646983233468?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-60592149075801182772011-06-06T21:46:00.003-04:002011-06-06T21:59:58.945-04:00I meant to post this last night but forgot. We were driving back from our mini vacation on Saturday so I was not able to post then. This is the chair that sits in our living room. Clark loves to take the cusion off the, climb on it and then jump off onto the cusion. In reality it is a much darker green.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3UJYiiUtdu0/Te2EBgjKs_I/AAAAAAAAB28/ujgA8xCGM_s/s1600/20110605_22.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3UJYiiUtdu0/Te2EBgjKs_I/AAAAAAAAB28/ujgA8xCGM_s/s200/20110605_22.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615289471853048818" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6059214907580118277?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-36932113607924281552011-05-31T21:08:00.000-04:002011-06-07T21:43:29.892-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xkTpJwA9BDk/TeQ_qFKPSAI/AAAAAAAAB2w/10K-T0HqY30/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xkTpJwA9BDk/TeQ_qFKPSAI/AAAAAAAAB2w/10K-T0HqY30/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612681027782658050" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for this week is <strong>10 Things to Put in a Salad</strong>. I love a good salad so this should be pretty easy.<br /><br />1) Lettuce - I love a good romaine and iceburg mix but also eat only romaine. I HATE spring greens and avoid them at all costs<br />2) Cucumbers<br />3) Carrots – I prefer mine shredded<br />4) Red onion<br />5) Sunflower seeds<br />6) Croutons<br />7) Dressing – my favorites are the fatty 1000 Island, Ranch and Honey Mustard<br />8) Cheese<br />9) Bacon bits<br />10) Hard boiled egg<br /><br />I obviously do not eat salads as health food!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-3693211360792428155?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-13235888781994601542011-05-30T20:42:00.003-04:002011-05-30T21:07:47.756-04:00I have been doing a little bit of knitting and a lot of ripping on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/alixs-prayer-shawl">Alix's Prayer Shawl</a>. As of today I am starting the 5th pattern repeat. I was hoping to be further along after almost a month but see above about the ripping. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wl3X601uOHI/TeQ533hWviI/AAAAAAAAB2o/wwbgwyQwZH4/s1600/20110530_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wl3X601uOHI/TeQ533hWviI/AAAAAAAAB2o/wwbgwyQwZH4/s200/20110530_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612674667569921570" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have learned a few lessons while knitting this.<br /><br />1) Lifelines are very important.<br />2) Even lifelines will not save you everytime.<br />3) Patience is important.<br />4) Lace knitting is tough to do with an almost 3 year old around.<br /><br />Hopefully I will be able to keep going with the knitting and have a lot less ripping going on! Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1323588878199460154?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-53241897981497468812011-05-29T23:17:00.007-04:002011-05-29T23:31:15.322-04:00I have been knitting away on my Cable Dishcloth Project. I have finished 4 more cloths. As always the details are located on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool">Ravelry</a> and my <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br />Corded Cable Cloth:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MNAnQ-6Jy6k/TeMNMkk3DxI/AAAAAAAAB2g/OGIK1MQUG7g/s1600/20110528_8.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MNAnQ-6Jy6k/TeMNMkk3DxI/AAAAAAAAB2g/OGIK1MQUG7g/s200/20110528_8.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612344070261640978" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Corded Cable Variation Cloth:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0e-BQKeVcI/TeMNHpbOP5I/AAAAAAAAB2Y/A8sS1--hlQs/s1600/20110528_12.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0e-BQKeVcI/TeMNHpbOP5I/AAAAAAAAB2Y/A8sS1--hlQs/s200/20110528_12.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612343985664049042" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Eyelet Cable Cloth:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zmHZygH5fXE/TeMNDBp8T4I/AAAAAAAAB2Q/HNrdSH7hnPU/s1600/20110528_16.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zmHZygH5fXE/TeMNDBp8T4I/AAAAAAAAB2Q/HNrdSH7hnPU/s200/20110528_16.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612343906268893058" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Slip Stitch Braid Cloth:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MLzXhdj5RF4/TeMM7siO_7I/AAAAAAAAB2I/__NqnITDQ78/s1600/20110529_2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MLzXhdj5RF4/TeMM7siO_7I/AAAAAAAAB2I/__NqnITDQ78/s200/20110529_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612343780340334514" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I also did a little jewelry making this weekend. I made this bracelet from some beads that have been in my stash forever. However I am not sure if I am happy with it.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5FvyAvR0K5Q/TeMM4IZXcnI/AAAAAAAAB2A/TRUL6JoQB3s/s1600/20110529_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5FvyAvR0K5Q/TeMM4IZXcnI/AAAAAAAAB2A/TRUL6JoQB3s/s200/20110529_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612343719099855474" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next up a progress report on my shawl. Or make that a lack of progress report. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5324189798149746881?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-85415521211548815592011-05-28T21:28:00.002-04:002011-05-28T21:33:22.960-04:00It actually got warm enough this week to wear sandals for a couple of days. That means busting out the nail polish and painting the tootsies. Mine are always painted red.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wyWhBfpoP9E/TeGiFLUDOzI/AAAAAAAAB04/Oz8_6m-nwN0/s1600/20110528_27.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wyWhBfpoP9E/TeGiFLUDOzI/AAAAAAAAB04/Oz8_6m-nwN0/s200/20110528_27.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611944820500282162" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-8541552121154881559?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-71673716362264337972011-05-21T22:31:00.004-04:002011-05-21T22:37:44.352-04:00This cabinet has been in my parent's house since I can remember. We have always called it the red cabinet. Yes we are quite original!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0v3j1eydSw/Tdh1jkVg_SI/AAAAAAAAB0w/T5v-3Jk7Bgk/s1600/20110521_1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0v3j1eydSw/Tdh1jkVg_SI/AAAAAAAAB0w/T5v-3Jk7Bgk/s200/20110521_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609362589799742754" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7167371636226433797?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-29020829597362053352011-05-17T21:19:00.002-04:002011-05-17T21:32:35.990-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SXt5rCDy0Co/TdMfMjyXGoI/AAAAAAAAB0o/Mx6sLNnJFJM/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SXt5rCDy0Co/TdMfMjyXGoI/AAAAAAAAB0o/Mx6sLNnJFJM/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607860261631761026" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The topic for this week is <strong>10 Favorite Things to Do Outside</strong>. Now our weather has not been very cooperative lately but this weekend looks much better so I maybe able to actually do a few of these things.<br /><br />1) Take a walk<br />2) Go to the park and play<br />3) Take a nap<br />4) Read<br />5) Knit<br />6) Eat<br />7) Sit and relax<br />8) Enjoy the fresh air<br />9) Enjoy talking to those you love<br />10) Enjoy the warmth that is fleeting around here<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-2902082959736205335?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-87278579893879503242011-05-16T21:16:00.002-04:002011-05-16T21:40:20.548-04:00Recently I purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Cable-Knitting-Step-Follow/dp/0312608993/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305594580&sr=8-1">The Very Easy Guide to Cable Knitting</a> with my Christmas gift card. While going through the book I had another one of my brilliant ideas as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blair_Warner">Blair Warner</a> would say. Why not make dishcloths out of the cable patterns in the book? Plus, I can knit them out of the colors for Project Spectrum and kill two birds with one stone. So with that the Cable Dishcloth Project was born. <br /><br />This is the first cloth - the Slip Stitch Cable. This was made from Sugar 'n Cream in Country Red. More details are located on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/slip-stitch-cable-cloth">Ravelry</a> and my <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z88GA385fWY/TdHMcB1PQMI/AAAAAAAAB0g/PShTp6ZjQaY/s1600/20110514_10.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z88GA385fWY/TdHMcB1PQMI/AAAAAAAAB0g/PShTp6ZjQaY/s200/20110514_10.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607487792953114818" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am almost done with cloth #2 and I am really enjoying this little project. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-8727857989387950324?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-45941328576789468672011-05-14T21:31:00.005-04:002011-05-14T21:36:16.130-04:00This week for Project Spectrum Saturday I have some of my our art pieces that are red. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ3fc32oRMI/Tc8tZMpr1PI/AAAAAAAABzw/FTSJD78_ITc/s1600/20110514_4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ3fc32oRMI/Tc8tZMpr1PI/AAAAAAAABzw/FTSJD78_ITc/s200/20110514_4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606749972015600882" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rv_s-3NyJMs/Tc8tk1cH7pI/AAAAAAAAB0A/wQ87j-IFZRY/s1600/20110514_3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rv_s-3NyJMs/Tc8tk1cH7pI/AAAAAAAAB0A/wQ87j-IFZRY/s200/20110514_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606750171943136914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0ioTN8wne0/Tc8te4lJ0PI/AAAAAAAABz4/wrIMJ18-2X4/s1600/20110514_5.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0ioTN8wne0/Tc8te4lJ0PI/AAAAAAAABz4/wrIMJ18-2X4/s200/20110514_5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606750069707100402" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4594132857678946867?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-13532928979813352962011-05-09T21:39:00.003-04:002011-05-09T21:49:26.237-04:00I have managed to complete at least one sock. This is a very simple pattern. I did 1 inch of 1x1 rib for the cuff and then 6 inches of 3x1 rib for the leg and foot with an eye of partridge heel. The yarn was dyed by my friend <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/BelovedOne">Miranda</a> and is really nice to work with. I have yet to cast on for the mate because I have become shawl obsessed but I will probably start it on Wednesday for knit night.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGXZEthbx9o/TciX5QKaOaI/AAAAAAAABzo/sDq7Y5XK16U/s1600/20110507_9.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGXZEthbx9o/TciX5QKaOaI/AAAAAAAABzo/sDq7Y5XK16U/s200/20110507_9.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604896746109548962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now for a shout out. My friend <a href="http://www.bloomingknitter.wordpress.com">Tina</a> has a new video podcast called Knitting Blooms. She just posted her second episode yesterday. Be sure to go check it out as I think she is doing an awesome job. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-1353292897981335296?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-51132955821438382442011-05-08T13:08:00.002-04:002011-05-08T13:13:04.109-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3RwJJ9F6sUA/TcbONJvPkmI/AAAAAAAABzg/EangdwSxSbY/s1600/20110508_2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3RwJJ9F6sUA/TcbONJvPkmI/AAAAAAAABzg/EangdwSxSbY/s200/20110508_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604393511656854114" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have had a nice day so far. We went out to breakfast yesterday and then today I slept in and am now enjoying a couple of hours of quiet while the guys nap. I hope all the mothers out there have a great day. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-5113295582143838244?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-60097801161266935412011-05-07T20:36:00.006-04:002011-05-07T20:46:29.131-04:00I have now declared Satrudays to be Project Spectrum Saturdays. I will be posting pictures that I have taken through the week while focusing on PS for the week. Today while Clark and I were playing I noticed how many of his cars are orange and red so I took some pictures of them.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cfOyBkxD5jk/TcXl-Ze17HI/AAAAAAAABzI/JXDqXkRzwis/s1600/20110507_12.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cfOyBkxD5jk/TcXl-Ze17HI/AAAAAAAABzI/JXDqXkRzwis/s200/20110507_12.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604138171487349874" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xt4UmiIcVUY/TcXnUmPD31I/AAAAAAAABzY/qkvO_WV1X7c/s1600/20110507_15.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xt4UmiIcVUY/TcXnUmPD31I/AAAAAAAABzY/qkvO_WV1X7c/s200/20110507_15.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604139652379565906" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eyooFEZOnWQ/TcXnI8N5YoI/AAAAAAAABzQ/HOAL4XtIdEk/s1600/20110507_13.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eyooFEZOnWQ/TcXnI8N5YoI/AAAAAAAABzQ/HOAL4XtIdEk/s200/20110507_13.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604139452121834114" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I really wish I was a better photographer and had a better camera. Oh well something to shoot for. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-6009780116126693541?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-78136226736232128602011-05-01T21:24:00.003-04:002011-05-01T21:36:55.361-04:00After a year off <a href="http://lollygirl.com/blog/">Lolly</a> has started up Project Spectrum once again. For those of you who may not know about PS it is a chance to view the world around you by concentrating on color. The 2011 version begins today and the first colors up are red and orange. Now PS is about more than knitting and I do have some plans in the works for other projects but today I decided to start off by pulling out a very old WIP.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oWeL43zddkc/Tb4IAXoqzBI/AAAAAAAAByw/GWZXw92al1w/s1600/DSC02380_medium.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oWeL43zddkc/Tb4IAXoqzBI/AAAAAAAAByw/GWZXw92al1w/s200/DSC02380_medium.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601923788933090322" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alixs-prayer-shawl">Alix's Prayer Shawl</a> that I started in January 2010. I made a mistake and could never get the pattern to work out correctly after that. So today I ripped it out and started over. I will be using many lifelines this time to ensure that I finally finish it. Obviously it will not be done by the end of the month but I hope to make some real progress on it. Wish me luck. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-7813622673623212860?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-46491494300527704182011-04-30T21:05:00.005-04:002011-04-30T21:25:44.271-04:00I have managed to finish two more projects in the last couple of weeks. First up another dishcloth.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ULeb9t85L0E/Tbyyf6EVJ5I/AAAAAAAAByo/bRid0WpCOZY/s1600/20110410_17.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ULeb9t85L0E/Tbyyf6EVJ5I/AAAAAAAAByo/bRid0WpCOZY/s200/20110410_17.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601548297775163282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the Playful Plaid Cloth in Sugar 'n Cream in Sage Green and COuntry Side Ombre. Details on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/playful-plaid-cloth">Ravelry</a> and my <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/04/playful-plaid-cloth.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br />Next up a baby sweater. I amde this for the Director of my department. I was worried that the baby wouold come before the sweater was done but I managed to get it to her Monday and as far as I know she is still pregnant. Details on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CrazyKnittingFool/seamless-yoked-baby-sweater-3">Ravelry</a> and my <a href="http://crazyknittingfoolfos.blogspot.com/2011/04/simple-baby-sweater.html">FO Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n6GjzibJSwo/TbyyXjBSvQI/AAAAAAAAByg/s8Pbj1eaND0/s1600/20110423_8.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n6GjzibJSwo/TbyyXjBSvQI/AAAAAAAAByg/s8Pbj1eaND0/s200/20110423_8.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601548154149453058" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have been working on my socks as well. There maybe a yarn shortage issue but I am trying not to think about that right now. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4649149430052770418?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-44845962002719071072011-04-26T22:08:00.002-04:002011-04-26T22:19:44.314-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_-F-RqVMIc/Tbd6tI0dl-I/AAAAAAAAByY/9t_vI5axg2o/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_-F-RqVMIc/Tbd6tI0dl-I/AAAAAAAAByY/9t_vI5axg2o/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600079577538729954" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This week's topic is <strong>10 Ways to Save at the Grocery Store</strong>. Since our grocery bill has gone up about $100-$120 in the last few months this is a very timely topic for me.<br /><br />1) Make a list and stick to it.<br />2) Buy in bulk.<br />3) Don't pay for convenience. Chop your own fruits and vegetables, grate your own cheese, poach your own chicken breasts, etc.<br />4) Do not shop hungry. You will not only spend more money you end up buying a bunch of junk.<br />5) Go vegetarian one night a week.<br />6) Buy cheaper cuts of meat and use your crock pot to cook them.<br />7) Make your own baked goods.<br />8) Buy the store brand. Most of the time you can not tell the difference.<br />9) I buy things like aluminum foil, plastic wrap, cleaning supplies and dried herbs and spices at the dollar store.<br />10) Look up and down - the stores put their cheaper/less profitable items on the top and bottom shelves since most people will only look at eye level.<br /><br />I am interested to see what everyone else comes up with. Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4484596200271907107?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-84134906131612355942011-04-24T21:13:00.005-04:002011-04-24T21:19:03.275-04:00Clark's first egg dyeing experience went well.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpagFpOGCvs/TbTLYjVOE2I/AAAAAAAABxw/MylZ7ocKb-U/s1600/20110423_12.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpagFpOGCvs/TbTLYjVOE2I/AAAAAAAABxw/MylZ7ocKb-U/s200/20110423_12.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599323859389911906" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oJQz3mxPnNk/TbTLMfPXV8I/AAAAAAAABxo/fc6O6clZ6Kk/s1600/20110423_14.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oJQz3mxPnNk/TbTLMfPXV8I/AAAAAAAABxo/fc6O6clZ6Kk/s200/20110423_14.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599323652133181378" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fs9q-fZgsHM/TbTLFJ6GCsI/AAAAAAAABxg/YYsf4AmJ0rY/s1600/20110423_19.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fs9q-fZgsHM/TbTLFJ6GCsI/AAAAAAAABxg/YYsf4AmJ0rY/s200/20110423_19.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599323526147738306" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aIOZOfnZNug/TbTK_D_IUCI/AAAAAAAABxY/ufkeX5JMtys/s1600/20110423_24.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aIOZOfnZNug/TbTK_D_IUCI/AAAAAAAABxY/ufkeX5JMtys/s200/20110423_24.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599323421479030818" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time ....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-8413490613161235594?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14147662.post-46766988821667360632011-04-19T21:33:00.002-04:002011-04-19T21:53:48.615-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEpCieMviFQ/Ta44GeLF9BI/AAAAAAAABxQ/H99OrN_Wm1s/s1600/ToT-Button1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 74px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEpCieMviFQ/Ta44GeLF9BI/AAAAAAAABxQ/H99OrN_Wm1s/s200/ToT-Button1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597473070698066962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In celebration of Passover and Easter when most will be getting together with their loved ones our topic this week is <strong>10 Things You Love About Your Family</strong>.<br /><br />1) Love - the unconditional love from my DH and son is amazing. <br />2) Happiness - spending time with them brings me such joy.<br />3) Laughter - even when things are going bad one of them will do something to crack me up and make me feel better.<br />4) Support - I know that no matter what they will always be behind me.<br />5) History - my extended family has been there for every major event in my life. It is amazing to have that history with people.<br />6) Holidays - we have great family traditions for our holidays and I am carrying that on with Clark.<br />7) Acceptance - we may not always agree but we accept and respect our differences.<br />8) Likeablility - I generally like my family. We love our families but we do not always like them.<br />9) Knowing - I do not have to let my DH know what is wrong he just knows.<br />10) That no matter what we will always have each other.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14147662-4676698882166736063?l=crazyknittingfool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13694664336681979128noreply@blogger.com2