tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209902372011-12-06T07:48:26.219-06:00blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-91499141094323767752010-03-24T09:26:00.002-05:002010-03-24T09:31:54.889-05:00

I haven't done much knitting lately but I do have a new addition that I got for my birthday. A kiwi spinning wheel! I soon realized that wood finishing is not for me. I do not have the patience or the talent. I think the extra money spent on a finished wheel is definitely worth it now..I bought the wheel on eBay from Copper Moose, and they sent a pound of Corriedale fiber to practice on.And this

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-11598489761208180802009-11-30T15:57:00.002-06:002009-11-30T16:08:47.697-06:00

I just got a lovely surprise in the mail today. It was the final package from my secret pal! The hand knit cable scarf is gorgeous and just perfect for the chilly weather we've been having lately. I am shocked that it was made for me. I don't think I've ever gotten a knitted item as a gift before. Thank you for all the time you spent on it, Mioshee! It's hard to tell in the photo but it is a nice

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-11474461721651972172009-10-24T23:43:00.002-05:002009-10-24T23:53:57.931-05:00

Last Thursday I finally got through with a very bad month in school and decided to take a nice week off from studying, so I got some knitting done. First I made a really cute present for a friend but I don't want to post about it until after I give it to her this Friday. Then I started back on the glittens I have been working on for a bit, with a new yarn - Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends - that the

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-48983509649238676962009-09-22T18:31:00.003-05:002009-09-22T18:39:36.163-05:00

I was just thinking I needed to post a blog and that I didn't have much to say besides that I was studying all week and still haven't gotten a chance to knit. However, a package from my Secret Pal was waiting for me at home after a particularly long and tedious day at school!The package contained a houndstooth/floral stationary/note set, a needle holder, some nice size 2 DPNs, an issue of

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-20214346544136358052009-09-13T21:43:00.002-05:002009-09-13T21:54:43.022-05:00

It's a Sunday post! I just watched Muse perform on the VMAs. They were awesome. I however have not watched that much MTV in years (waiting for them to come on) and I feel old and crotchety. I also wish they'd leave the Twilight references out of it because it shouldn't be considered their only claim to fame. How bout their talent? Don't shoot me. :)I had a good weekend but after a little bit of

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-12940141424701219532009-09-07T19:33:00.003-05:002009-09-07T19:37:45.792-05:00

Agh, I missed my Sunday post again! In defense, after last week I was trying to catch up on sleep all weekend. I am however still studying; I have an endocrine exam again tomorrow. After that I have a couple weeks with no exams so I am just doggy-paddling my way to the temporary finish line..I worked on my friend's Urban Necessity glove over the weekend. I'm in a predicament that I think I might

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-24295447459676619092009-08-29T15:20:00.004-05:002009-08-29T15:35:52.950-05:00

I had a monster of an endocrinology exam on Friday and this week is going to be hell. There's a derm exam on Wednesday morning, then that and Thursday afternoons I have surgery that will take up all of the afternoon. Then on Friday morning I have a surgery lecture final. I wish I could be excited about doing my first spay and neuter but with this schedule I just know I will be exhausted and still

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-4606181629907101062009-08-24T09:49:00.002-05:002009-08-24T09:53:11.474-05:00

Woops, I intended to make my usual Sunday post on Sunday but never got around to it. I am currently working on some glittens for a friend. I made one glove and the hand fits well (the next larger size is too baggy) but the fingers are too tight so I'm going to have to break out the calculator and figure out how to rectify this problem. The pattern is Urban Necessity. I made the first glove in a

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-86225054284340983042009-08-16T13:53:00.002-05:002009-08-16T13:58:38.704-05:00

Sorry for missing a post! To prove I was afk, here are some vacation pics.The upper Mesa waterfall in Idaho...A buffalo somewhere in Montana..And a pretty famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park..So, no knitting recently but I've got a new project for a friend in the works. Tomorrow I start class again. This time it will be 2 years straight because we'll start doing clinical rotations at the

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-12123135529035529642009-08-01T13:20:00.003-05:002009-08-01T13:41:58.104-05:00

Garden PartyI didn't get any knitting done this week so I thought I'd share a photo of my unruly Zinnias. Please ignore the also unruly grass around the edges - I have the most unreliable lawn mower on the planet. This week I had to finish the poster for my research project on a deadline. My mentor was too busy to meet with me about what needed to be on the poster until late in the afternoon the

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I am working on a pair of knucks right now - they are going to be a special battlestar edition! I don't have any pics yet but I will post when I'm finished.This week my poster for my research project is due so I will be pretty busy trying to get it together this week. Then I'll be pretty much done with my summer program! After that I'll be going to Idaho to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-10961406314089430072009-07-19T11:28:00.002-05:002009-07-19T11:39:37.057-05:00

Chevron Scarf, Robin's Egg HatI finished my Chevron Scarf on Friday, after many episodes of Gossip Girl and Grey's Anatomy. I have done a lot of waiting to finish my data collection in my research project over the past few weeks and I'm getting pretty bored. Not bored enough to want to go back to school in a month though! Anyway here's a photo of the finished project. I ran out of the Koigu

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-64132170437506095472009-07-12T19:47:00.002-05:002009-07-12T20:03:59.532-05:00

Craftiness update!I've worked on a few projects this week while I've been waiting for the CT machine to open up so I can continue my research project. A couple of wallets from a pattern bought on Etsy.. the top one is mine and a friend was so enamored she wanted one of her own. I forgot to take a picture of the lining, but it is blue Beatles Yellow Submarine fabric - love it! On hers, I forgot to

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Finished Granny Square ThrowAll done! Okay, so I left out the fourth row.. hey, it fits well with three rows anyway! I was wanting to start a new project and get this one out of the way. I ended up having to do the last few finishing rounds with a much smaller hook to help keep it from curling. The throw is surprisingly warm for having so many holes in it!After that I finished my second Bellatrix

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-13697231152862900572009-07-02T19:11:00.003-05:002009-07-02T19:45:41.966-05:00

SP14 Questionnaire1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I love alpaca or alpaca blends, or pretty much any wool, cotton, bamboo, and I like to experiment with some of the weirder fibers. I'm not a big fan of acrylic but I do use it occasionally for things that I might need to wash. 2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-14044914329767383322009-06-28T19:01:00.002-05:002009-06-28T19:08:57.506-05:00

This summer I decided to crochet a granny square throw to help camouflage my ugly floral hand-me-down couch. I ended up getting a blue slipcover and so my progress on the throw has slowed somewhat. But here are some photos of my work so far. The colors:I'm not so big on the green, but my mom insists it helps the other colors pop. After the first row I decided I would stop using it so much

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-34495097299372859412009-06-16T12:22:00.002-05:002009-06-16T12:23:39.323-05:00

I am currently working on a granny square throw to help liven up my ugly hand-me-down couch. I think I will make it 6x4 squares with a few colors bordering around. I will post pics soon!

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-10665990828581023002009-05-13T16:58:00.002-05:002009-05-13T17:01:31.975-05:00

Predictably I haven't done any knitting during the last school year. The good thing is, I've still got passing grades! :)I plan on doing some knitting this summer although I am working with a research program and I'm not quite sure what my work hours are going to be. I want to start working on a granny square afghan because I think I'll be able to put it down and come back months later to pick it

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-72741970715196012442008-08-04T11:28:00.002-05:002008-08-04T11:45:19.637-05:00

Now that I've given away my baby items to the baby shower recipient I can post what I made!Yay Converse booties! These match my pair. I had a difficult time with these. First I tried a couple free crochet patterns and the tongue just wouldn't sit right, not to mention I find a separate tongue pretty useless in a baby bootie. Then I tried a free knitted pattern from livejournal and that one didn't

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-41988643485288560622008-06-26T15:30:00.002-05:002008-06-26T15:44:17.398-05:00

Oops, I haven't been here for a while. ImageCave almost deleted my pics! I got through my first year of vet school with decent grades and an appreciation for downtime. This summer I am not up to much besides getting lots of exercise, reading fiction, and the occasional knitting. I have finished several things recently that are for a good friend of mine whose kiddo is due in October. I don't want

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-9271454960315740352008-01-19T18:09:00.001-06:002008-01-19T18:09:40.227-06:00

Blocking Arwen Originally uploaded by trebecula I blocked Arwen last weekend with a steam iron and a towel in between. Since then I did one shoulder sleeve, wove in a lot of strands, and stitched up the hem line. I've been too tired from school to finish these week but I am so close I can't give up now!I got some Socks that Rock with my Christmas money that I am also looking forward to

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-88310621170898835422007-12-25T09:41:00.001-06:002007-12-25T09:41:42.212-06:00

Arwen Continued 12-25-07 Originally uploaded by trebecula Merry Christmas everyone!I got a new camera for Christmas, so I just had to post an update on Arwen. I reached the 12" point on the body (fronts and back) and am adding a couple inches before I cast on the armpits. Look at the pretty colors!!

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Cardigan for Arwen Originally uploaded by trebecula This is how far I've gotten on Arwen. It's taking a while for each row since I'm knitting the fronts and back together. I also got about an inch and a half into the cable when I noticed a mistake at the beginning so I ripped back to the fold line. It lost me about an afternoon full of knitting. That's okay, I learned my lesson:

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-80622964908917472642007-12-15T10:06:00.001-06:002007-12-15T10:26:10.695-06:00

Big post! Finals are over and I finally have time to tend to my photos and more importantly, my knitting. First up is my first finished Beatrix socks, of course with a special appearance of my bad luck tattoo.I finally decided to use this pattern for my Colinette Jitterbug yarn - I went through several patterns and several froggings before getting to this point. I am really happy with this combo.

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-62790987161400765262007-11-25T16:12:00.000-06:002007-11-25T16:26:43.231-06:00

Yay! I've returned home from Thanksgiving break and what was waiting for me but a USPS package.Inside was this beautiful wrapping. The package is from my secret pal from SP11! I just want to take the time to thank her for sending the perfect gift. I know she's had some personal stuff going on but she still managed to send something great. I've been burned in swaps before so it's really nice when

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-14865590186984992012007-11-10T18:02:00.001-06:002007-11-10T18:03:30.563-06:00

SWS Slippers: Pre-Felting Originally uploaded by trebecula What is this that I'm knitting? Clogs for a giant?? I know that's what you were thinking. Actually this is a pre-felted slipper for my sister for Christmas. The yarn is Patons SWS in natural denim. The pattern is located at Knit Front and Back and is called Keep Away Slippers. This is a great pattern to practice more advanced

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Slip-Up Socks: Finished Originally uploaded by trebecula Whew, I finally got a chance to finish my slip-up socks. I've decided they are going to my mom for her birthday at the beginning of December, so I don't know if I'll knit something or purchase something for her for Christmas. I liked this pattern because it was super easy to pick it up and know exactly what row of the pattern I was

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-82517276726789115672007-10-23T21:48:00.001-05:002007-10-24T23:49:43.008-05:00

Slip-Up Socks: Final Originally uploaded by trebecula I finished the first of my slip-up socks today. I'm really glad I took the day off from studying (had a big anatomy exam yesterday). I really needed to finish something! I like the distribution of colors toward the foot a lot better than how they started out at the top. While I was knitting some of it at my parents' house, my mom said she

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-79716822900256413272007-10-23T17:21:00.000-05:002007-10-23T17:22:35.531-05:00

Alright I'm only about half way through the book but I am already excited about the movie!

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-16545991981980429532007-10-02T17:30:00.001-05:002007-10-24T23:50:06.811-05:00

Dream Swatch Head WrapOriginally uploaded by trebecula I made the dream swatch because I was looking for yet another way to use up my skein of Patons Soy Wool Stripes. The needle size I used made the long stitches not so long so the holes in between are less pronounced. This pattern is probably also meant for thinner yarns. Either way, it was an easy pattern for me to start and finish on the

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Slip Up SocksOriginally uploaded by trebecula I finally had knitting time this weekend! These are Slip Up Socks from the Posh Yarn website (scroll to the bottom). It's a pretty mindless pattern and I like that. The yarn is Tofutsies "Put Your Foot Down" but I'm renaming it to "Lisa Frank Explosion." The colors are very, very bright. I doubt I will ever wear these out in public, and very sure I

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-77880403075217139242007-08-25T15:35:00.001-05:002007-10-24T23:50:31.935-05:00

Phone PocketOriginally uploaded by trebecula This is my first completed crochet project! I've been learning how to crochet by doing flowers and circles. I ordered my new cell phone with T-Mobile (you can see my personal blog about why I'm leaving Alltel) - I am getting a Motorola RIZR. Using the size information on Amazon.com, I crocheted this little pocket to hold it. It's not a flip-phone so

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-55657037023681190402007-08-14T15:40:00.001-05:002007-10-24T23:50:43.127-05:00

Baudelaire SocksOriginally uploaded by trebecula Okay, I am still working on my camera/knitting photography skills. Here are some things I need:1. A white posterboard. This is my dry erase board, the only really white thing I have, but it is too shiny. Alas, it's too hot outside for me to go shopping for anything that isn't required for sustenance. Also, I refuse to leave my house for direct

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-19068946343035506602007-08-08T12:32:00.001-05:002007-10-24T23:50:57.267-05:00

Rose's Slouchy HatOriginally uploaded by trebecula I made this in a day. It's the hat that Rose Tyler wore in Doctor Who, but hers was a purple color. It's supposed to be baggy, but hats always look too huge on my head no matter what gauge I use. I think it's cute, and a form of memorabilia, but I certainly won't be wearing it out of my house. :pMade with crappy Wool Ease Thick 'N Quick that I

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-32227875335085621742007-08-06T13:21:00.000-05:002007-08-12T20:56:06.365-05:00

SP11 Questionnaire1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?I like to knit with natural fibers and cotton. My favorite is alpaca. I also like using Tofutsies and Colinette Jitterbug for the colors. I'd prefer nothing acrylic unless it is yarn store quality.. I recently gave Goodwill an entire trash bag full of acrylic yarns I had bought from Hobby

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-23375667587286437982007-08-04T20:31:00.001-05:002007-10-09T22:38:09.225-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted here in a while! There hasn't been very much knitting going on, as I've been busy packing and moving and cleaning. You can read about my non-knitting adventures at my Livejournal. I'm trying to keep knitting posts and other posts separated, although I'm sure soon I'll just give up on that.Anyway, I've moved and I start my vet school orientation in about a week and a half.

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Kanga 1 Originally uploaded by trebecula Here is my almost finished Kangaroo from World of Knitted Toys! I need to push some of the stuffing in some places (where the needle went in and out of the stuffing). She was hard to get to stand up straight. I had to attach the tail even further up from where it had been attached and finally, she can stand on her own. I ran out of yarn again (that

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-24074698782902600722007-06-12T21:35:00.000-05:002007-06-12T21:45:51.521-05:00

I am working on a knitted kangaroo for my Grandma at the moment. I have finished the body/head and eyes and I stuffed it and stitched it closed. Sewing the head down at a right-angle was a new experience for me. I am using Knitpicks Panache, which is an alpaca/silk/cashmere/merino blend and it is really soft. Perfect for a stuffed animal. I got it in cinnamon. I don't think kangaroos come this

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-40163546347083692232007-05-20T19:37:00.000-05:002007-05-20T19:39:58.550-05:00

Yesterday I started on my second Monkey sock and worked a little on it today as well. I have been watching subtitled movies so it has been slow going (as in, I barely get anything done!)Please disregard the illegal activities you might be able to see in this photo!Anyway I have one more repeat of the lace before I get into the heel. I should be able to finish it during this week.Til later!

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-79508258563053150102007-05-14T09:00:00.000-05:002007-05-14T09:01:17.544-05:00

I finally added some items to my Etsy shop! Please take a look around. I hope to have some knitted goods up there soon, while I have time this summer.

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-36346732920231053652007-05-12T16:02:00.000-05:002007-05-12T16:16:34.424-05:00

Yay knitting updates!First I wanted to post a couple photos of the Monkey sock I finished a while ago (still haven't started the second one). Here's one of the toe and one from the side:I wish I could get a better quality camera.. I try setting after setting and still the pictures come out blurry. It makes me sad that my knitting isn't shown in hi-def! This was a fun sock to make, easy pattern,

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-82544960340896663562007-05-01T22:26:00.000-05:002008-11-13T00:35:30.804-06:00

So sorry about the lack of posting again. I have finally finished my correspondence course so I should have more time on my hands to do some of the more enjoyable things - like knitting, blogging about knitting, watching movies, seeing friends, sleeping.. etc. etc. Don't get me wrong, I made sure to fit some of that in this semester. But now my days (when I get home from work) will be filled with

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-26506709135356687942007-03-25T23:24:00.000-05:002007-03-25T23:38:43.637-05:00

Post-Weekend Update - March 25, 2007Before I show you how far I have gotten on my Monkey sock, I have to tell you how crazy a week it has been.On Wednesday, I got a nice, to-the-point letter from OSU College of Vet Med informing me of my "selection to the Class of 2011, beginning in the fall term, 2007." Yay! The past five years have actually gotten me somewhere. I can sleep a little bit easier

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-66070338068850342852007-03-11T17:49:00.000-05:002007-03-25T23:43:14.221-05:00

Oh my gosh! You'd think that since I hadn't updated in over a year I might have actually been busy. Well I guess I have been, but that's no excuse.Quick Year Summary:Graduated! I am now a proud owner of a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology/Biomed Sciences.Applied! My vet school application with references and personal statement was due back in October. In late February, I got an invitation for an

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-1143436152285818422006-03-26T23:04:00.000-06:002006-03-26T23:09:52.590-06:00

Goldfish Socks!Okay, so my sweater week got completely interrupted by all the work I had to do. The sweater is really almost done, just have to finish the neck and then do the sleeves, but it's stashed in my knit case waiting for some free time. This weekend I went to my parents' and worked on my first sock, entitled goldfish sock because of the painfully bright orange color and the scale-like

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-1142396928641153422006-03-14T22:26:00.000-06:002006-03-14T22:28:48.653-06:00

Sweater Wrist Ouch Week Day 4!Day 3 came and went without a single stitch.. I had work in the morning, more work in the afternoon, went to Tina's to watch a movie and then straight to bed. So, tonight I was able to get a little done.Raglan decreasing at sleeves.Start of the v-neck shaping.

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Sweater Wrist Ouch Week Day 2!Provisional cast-on around sleeve. I have to work all week so my progress is going to slow down.. a lot. Oh well, snakes on a plane..

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Yay, it's spring break! I'm declaring it "Finish a Sweater and Get Carpal Tunnel in a Week!" Week. So here's the result of Day 1 of Finish a Sweater and Get Carpal Tunnel in a Week! Week, now shortened to Sweater Week because my wrist hurts.The yarn is Bernat Denim Style from Hobby Lobby. Melissa gave me an awesome gift card for my birthday. I know I'm a yarn snob but this feels pretty nice for

blasé hurricanenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20990237.post-1141707136257657432006-03-06T22:47:00.000-06:002006-03-06T22:52:16.270-06:00

Just so I can have something of substance in a post, here are some pics of our new horse that we adopted from the Bureau of Land Management. His name is Kilo (don't ask) and he's a mustang from "middle of nowhere," Oklahoma.

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Sorry guys, I haven't had any time to knit lately. I had 2 exams and a presentation last week and 4 this upcoming week so all I have been doing is school-school-school. I also have had no money to spend on new projects and am tired of working on my old ones..

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My yarns!

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Hi, here's a quick weekend update.I finally got around to buying handles and lining fabric for the cable purse from a free pattern at knitpicks. It was my first cabling project and it was a really quick knit. I made the middle cable alot thicker than the one in the original pattern because I was having too much fun. The fabric is some cute pawprint stuff I found at Hobby Lobby. I am not very

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Just thought I'd point out to all of my faithful non-commenting viewers that Jade Puget from AFI has his own blog located at ShyBoysWin where he posts music and random questions by fans. So check it out and make sure you never comment on his entries either. Hah.

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Yeah, I hate to say it, but this always happens. School comes around and, no matter how hard I try to stop it, takes up all my free time and then some. This semester is especially grueling because it contains all of the stuff I kept putting off until the last minute, not really expecting that minute to take place. Dammit! Anyway I have some photos.I was at my parents for the weekend and I worked

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I had a long day today (3 hours of work and 6.5 hours of class) but I just wanted to add a quick update and post pictures of my "glittens" aka Urban Necessities from MagKnits. As I said previously, this is Sock Garden by Knitpicks in "Morning Glory." It's a very soft yarn and is nice to work with, but I am noticing some fuzz from the few times I've worn them. I used a cute little star button to

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It's a lazy Sunday and I could think of no better time to try dying some plain wool from Knitpicks with Koolaid. It was super easy. I used the instructions that I found at neauveau. I've previously used her instructions for unraveling thrift store sweaters and it was also a great help.Here is my boiling pot, er cauldron:And here is the finished result:This is 2 packets of orange and 1 package of

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It's become my personal goal to watch every Stephen Chow movie ever made. These are the ones I've seen so far:Love is Love, Look Out Officer!, Curry and Pepper, All for the Winner, Fight Back to School 1-3, Fist of Fury 1991, Royal Tramp I and II, King of Beggars, A Chinese Odyssey Part 1 and 2, From Beijing with Love, God of Cookery, Lawyer Lawyer, The Lucky Guy, The Tricky Master, Gorgeous,

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Welcome!Here's a list of my current knitting projects:A pair of Urban Necessity mitten/gloves for one of my parents' coworkers. I am using knitpicks' Sock Garden in the colorway Geranium for her. I've already made myself a pair in the colorway Morning Glory. I'm not adding the diamond pattern on the cap because the yarn is already so crazy.Sesame - It's still sitting in its little box because I

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