May Day update

I know there is someone who is wondering how their sock is coming along. After agonizing over yarns and patterns the decision is made the construction is underway! Stay tuned later this week for some updated pics..

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Wee Sock Swap

Who wouldn't want to knit these Wee tiny beauties?! These are for a special swap and will be mailed in the morning. One to Sacramento, Ca and one to a secret swapper... destination unknown for now.

My Nephew Conor modeling the wee tiny sock!

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bliss

(n) bliss, blissfulness, cloud nine, seventh heaven, walking on air (a state of extreme happiness)

A Vichy shower has five to seven shower heads, which pour water onto you while you're lying on a cushioned wet table. It is usually part of a body treatment, like a salt scrub or body wrap. Instead of jumping up and getting in a shower to rinse off the salt or mud, you simply lie there. The cascade of water feels delicious!

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Shlumpadinka

I will not be a shlumpadinka!!! Yesterday I watch a episode of Oprah with Lynne and Oprah and Lloyd Boston did shlumpadinka makeovers. Oh my- my closet could have been on that show- and yes Lynne- I tossed the overalls out- even though they are GAP. What was cool about this was Lloyd actually went to stores these women shopped at and re-did their wardrobes. So what is a shlumpadinka? a yiddish word Shlumperdinka, which means: messy, sloppy, untidy; the effects of being a shlump, so if this is the image your closet portrays you are officially a shlumpadinka- don't you love this word.

Shlumpadinka:

Not a shlumpadinka:

Yes, I know-a killer outfit (Maurices)- check out the shoes- sneaker wedges from Kohl's. Do not be afraid of Maurices if you have one in your town- they now have a women's department and up to date fashions at great prices. Did I mention I love this store!!! Oh and Happy Easter to all.

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Attention May Day Sock Swappers

You can all breathe easier today! I have finally, after three starts found the perfect pattern to go with the yarn I selected. I am using the ever popular Monkey sock and J.Knits, hand dyed yarn. If you haven't knit the Monkey Sock you should- once you start the lace pattern you can't put it down. It truly is a fun sock to knit. Now if I can just turn it into a toe sock for my flip flops I will be really happy. I will post some pics over the weekend of my progress. I am thinking that this sock would be easy to knit two at a time on a circular- but for know I will stick to dpn's and get these socks done! Happy first day of Spring to everyone and enjoy your Easter. We will searching for our eggs in the snow this year!

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Easter Egg-citement

I saw these little Bunny Egg warmers on Lisa's blog and like Lisa have done nothing else today but create...

Oh eat Mom's homemade Macaroni and Cheese!
Mmmm.....

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May Day dilema

I may be ready to start this sock for the third time. I have some perfect yarn, now if I could just find the perfect sock pattern. Each time I start things just do not look like the picture. Could the third time be the charm? I love this sock done in Annetrelac. We'll see- so stay tuned.

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D is for

Detour! Which is what I had to take as I started my May Day Swap Sock. I had it perfectly planned- sock and pattern- then I discoverd yarn that I thought would be more suitable for my secret swapper. I had the pattern and started knitting it up and I frogged the heck out of it before lunch time. It wasn't what I was hoping for. I am on a new path and I think it will be good- stay tuned for a little peak!
On another note- in the last 2 days we received almost 20 inches of snow. Check out the Citylakers if you want to see what this looks like! It just kept coming and coming- difficult to drive in but great to watch from the couch with knitting needles in hand.

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