Hey, Hey...it's a Monkey!

Ok, so the 1st Monkey is done. The bind off was a bit too tight which makes getting it on and off very interesting. Will start the other sock tomorrow...giving myself a day off from the crazy monkeys.

Made My Day Award

So, I have a few ppl in my life that do seem to make my days and some major knitting inspiration!
And they are:
Sean
Natalie
Gary
Kristen
Manda
Christine
highflyinsm
Kate


And, even though the "rules" state blogs only, I have to include:
My husband, Mike
Lindsay

The rules of the award are : Give the award to 10 people (or more) whose blogs bring you happiness and inspiration and make you feel happy about blogland. Let them know by posting a comment on their blog so they can pass it on. Beware you may get the award several times.

Finished!!!! Finally!!!

So, I finished the Mock Crocs on Saturday! Only 2 days past the original due date! Here is the skinny:
Cast on: January 11.
Finished: February 2.
Pattern: Mock Croc (Knit Picks website)
Yarn: Knit Picks Essential in Petunia
Needles: Size 1 on DP
Used about 1.5 skeins, so I have a little left over. Thinking about using it to make black and pink pirate socks.




I cast on TOE UP with the help of Natalie for the next sock adventure. Crazy Monkeys!

Socks+Stash=Stupendous

Ok, so finally pictures of my first COMPLETED sock, the Mock Croc. I am halfway done with the 2nd and have promised Natalie that I will cast on a new pair on Wednesday....so I have some mad knitting to do!

And then my stash for the shopping spree at Yarn Gallery. I think I have enough yarn to cover 98% of the projects in my Ravelry Queue!

And lastly, I am so thankful to my Wednesday night group -- they make my week! I love meeting new people and making new friends!

Another contest & such

Check out:
http://shutupimcounting.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/444-contest/#comment-3260

for another contest. Looks fun. I like these contests....addicting.

My first sock IS DONE!!! YIPPEEE!!! I have cast on for the 2nd this morning. The Addi's I ordered came yesterday and will be trying magic loop on the NEXT pair of socks. Thinking about casting on for a sweater this week as well. Or I could knit more cat toys. The handful I made for my little monsters are completely slobber infested and the yarn is disgusting. Not sure why they want to lick the toys to death. Oh well.

Tonight is knit club and that makes me very happy. I look forward to it all week. I so enjoy every one's company...man I sound like an old lady now. But anyway.

Got pictures of the wedding celebration from Lindsay the other day with captions....I love her so much. I am so glad that she came for the day. I still can't believe that she came down just for a day to be with me. Her friendship is amazing.

Contest

Thanks Nat!

Check out this site for a really cool contest:

http://stitchbitch23.blogspot.com/

Socks and Kool Aid

Ok, so my first pair of socks is going super slow.

On the upside, I FINALLY dyed with Kool Aid!! I used a blue and a green and it turned out pretty decent. Took forever to dry though.

I think I have an idea for this yarn.....