http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog Ponchos don't kill people; people who knit ponchos kill people. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:34:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Pattern: Tuscany, by Amy Singer from the book, "No Sheep For You" (ravel it) Yarn: Brook's Farm ACero 60% Super Wash Wool/20% Silk/20% Viscose, approximately 420 yd/skein. Two skeins used. The company calls this 'fingering weight', but I'd call it just under worsted myself. The light ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/07/03/finished-object-tuscany/ Okay, so I'm cheating a little bit. I done Effed this Oh a while ago, but I'm only just now getting around to posting about it. Stats: Pattern: Noodle Cozy (free pattern by yours truly!) Yarn: Malabrigo Chunky [104yds/50g] 1 ball Alpine Pearl Needles: US Size 9 ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/07/01/well-whatdoyaknow-another-fo/ How do you even begin to comfort someone in a loss of this magnitude? My dear friend, Claudia, was working in her native country of Germany and couldn't reach her husband. Now she has to return to a house and life without him. The shock in her group ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/24/at-a-loss/ Stats: Pattern: Hyrna Herborgar by Sigridur Halldorsdottir from the book Thrihyrnur og langsjol / Three-cornered and long shawls Needles: Addi Lace, size US 4 Yarn: Habu Textiles Geelong Lamb wool A-98 2/26. I was given this cone of yarn as a gift from Lauren, who no longer has a blog. ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/23/finished-object-hyrna-herborgar/ George Carlin: May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008 You gave us 3 decades of laughter Thank you for that! *Might be considered "Not Safe For Work" http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/22/a-tribute/ Ready for the final set of clues? Now, because the DH and I are heading off shortly (Tuesday to be exact) Saber, Trixie and Sassy are all demanding more than their fair share of love and attention. So...they each insisted on giving the last set of clues. ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/18/destination-unknown/ Thank you everyone, for your wonderful words of encouragement, your prayers, good vibes and super special healing mojo. Mama M underwent surgery Tuesday, was discharged from the hospital yesterday, and now is uncomfortably ensconced in a rehab facility, and will be there for the next 3-10 days. It ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/12/multi-gratis/ Are only somewhat exaggerated. I'm still around. As I predicted, I'm working many hours at my real job and trying to keep up with the farm demands. That and sleep is about all I can manage lately, but I'm still among the living. Hopefully once Jared gets ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/10/rumors-of-my-demise/ Yesterday, while out shopping, my mother-by-marriage fell and broke both her arms. I'm guessing it's pretty severe because she was hospitalized and will be undergoing surgery any moment now. The DH and his family are all on pins and needles about the surgery and about the long road ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/08/571/ Back in 2006 I got a wild hair up my ass to make socks for the DH that, through average wearing would self felt. It succeeded. In fact, it felted so well that, even though the foot of the sock became a perfect fit, the legs of the ... http://knottygirls.com/jenla.blog/index.php/2008/06/06/bakers-dozen-the-clue-by-four/