Finished!!

Well, all done!!! I had fun with this one with a couple of false starts, but learned another knitting trick in the process...


The finished product below...views from each side.

I enjoy how this turned out!! Now can't wait for the October Knit-a-long!!!

Day 8 Mystery KAL for September...

What do you mean it's too hot to knit?? Not for me...just because it's a record breaking 113 degrees in Los Angeles and 98 degrees here in Moorpark is no excuse not to knit when I can crank up the a/c a bit...
I can see where this KAL is going now!

More Progress on September KAL...

Above Day 6 and below Day 7...

Interesting how this method of knitting by pushing work back to the opposite needle creates these blocks...just love it!

My September Knit-a-long progress

Here you see day 4...I made a little boo-boo, but it's too far back to correct and I wouldn't really know how anyway with this new method of knitting with pushing the work towards the opposite needle, so the mistake stays. Hardly noticeable. I do like my color selections of yarn.
The green and the yellow are really looking good in this design...
Here we are at Day 5...
I'm really liking how this is turning out...pretty soon, I'll have another kitchen cloth!!

September Knit-a-long

Rachel's Knitting Corner http://rachelsknittingcorner.blogspot.com/ September Knit-a-long sure gave me a run for my money this time. I didn't quite "get" the "Do not turn. Slide stitches to opposite end of needle" instructions, especially when it came to my just cast on stitches.
I tend to complicate things, I guess!! So I tried it two ways, and one interpretation was better than the other one, and finally the light bulb came on!! So now I'm on my merry way!! This new technique using the cable needles and sliding stitches and knitting with two colors basically at opposite ends is actually kind of fun once you get the hang of it!


I'm using hot green and yellow...that was the interpretation that "won," and thought I'd just continue...it's looking quite bright!
I'm up to day three now, and I'm still curious how this will turn out...
So far, so good!!! I can't wait until tomorrow's new set of rows!!!

Family Party

We went to a wonderful family gathering in honor of my mom's cousin's 88th birthday...all my life I've call her tante Nellie, and she is well loved as you can see...
We enjoyed the fine weather in tante Nellie's back yard...
Some partiers passed out from too much commotion and fun...
Cousin Greet came from Holland and enjoyed the festivities...
And great grandchildren of tante Nellie's were all over and playing...
Oh, this trifle was so delicious and the other food was scrumptious too!
Lots of presents to unwrap and admire...
My parents enjoyed themselves too...
Here's a little sweet heart baby that I got to meet for the first time...
And here is tante Nellie holding great granddaughter Clare who peacefully went to sleep...what sweet memories of the day!

Disney Gang at Angel Game

It seems every time I get together with this bunch, it's better than the last time! Wonderful pre-game party with more food than I ever imagine! I was so full that I skipped the Angel hot dog!!! And we had gift bags with our name on it containing the red shirts that you see...felt like a kid again!! It was a blast!!

Monterey County Fair...

Frank, Kara, Ben and I all went to the Monterey County Fair...a sort of smaller version of what we're used to at the Ventura Fair, but a lot of fun! Also some different things to see...above you see a ride that used to exist at the Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch and is now fair worthy...
Here you see the "Wool Room." And what a room it was!! Numerous ladies spinning the wool into yarn...it was amazing to see!
A baby calf was born the night before we attended the fair...both baby and mom were sleeping, and we were told the birth was a rough one on the mother.
Of course it wouldn't be a Fair without quilts and needlework!! I just loved this Hawaiian quilt made with soft pinks and greens.
And my photo doesn't do this white work quilt justice!! The folds and sewing work on this was spectacular!!
Here you see...an angora rabbit!! More fluff than body as the owner was blow drying before the judging. Not only does she breed these lovely rabbits, but also spins the angora into skeins of yarn, or if you're not into knitting, also sold hats and scarves! Wow, that's what I call really homemade!!

Kara and Ben had fun being "flowers!"
And I love what this cross stitch says about Dogs by designer Lizzie Kate!

We had fun looking at all the exhibits, including the preserves and jams!!And later, we had a lovely ocean view from our table at El Torito! Yummy food and a couple of drinkies topped a wonderful day!!!