summer solstice 1744X1324

summer solstice 1744X1324
Originally uploaded by yarnwhisper.

I have been very slow to blog, but here it is. Only my second pair of socks for the summer of Socks, but now they are done. Have done lots of singles but only pairs count for this one.
I think I like the garter stitch toe and heel the best, very comfy and easy to do.

Yummy cake mommy

Yummy cake mommy
Originally uploaded by tinderella.

Guess who turned one! Josephine is now a year old, where did the year go?

summer of socks

summer of socks
Originally uploaded by yarnwhisper.

This is my first pair for Summer of Socks, it has taken me a long time due to other projects and family committments. I have also started the Mystery Stole 3 project, not enough to do ;)

First socks of summer

First socks of summer
Originally uploaded by yarnwhisper.

I've joined the Summer of Socks 07 group in order to challeng myself to finish up some of the yarn I've recently purchased.

Summer of Socks

I have joined the Summer of Socks 2007. Starting tomorrow and until Sept 2007, our summer season, I will compete with all the other members in all sorts of competitions, including, making the most socks. I am hoping to get a lot of socks done, as I have joined a couple of sock clubs lately and need to get going making them.
I'm still a newbie at this blog thing so I will try to put in some buttons and other links as I go along.

miss josie 001

miss josie 001
Originally uploaded by yarnwhisper.

My daughter and her daughter on Mother's day 2007.

chase 004

chase 004
Originally uploaded by yarnwhisper.

Here I am with my two best boys, Kyle 7 yrs, Chase 3 days old. Kyle thinks Chase is a 'mini-me'.

You are Strength

Courage, strength, fortitude. Power not arrested in the act of judgement, but passing on to further action, sometimes obstinacy.

This is a card of courage and energy. It represents both the Lion's hot, roaring energy, and the Maiden's steadfast will. The innocent Maiden is unafraid, undaunted, and indomitable. In some cards she opens the lion's mouth, in others she shuts it. Either way, she proves that inner strength is more powerful than raw physical strength. That forces can be controlled and used to score a victory is very close to the message of the Chariot, which might be why, in some decks, it is Justice that is card 8 instead of Strength. With strength you can control not only the situation, but yourself. It is a card about anger and impulse management, about creative answers, leadership and maintaining one's personal honor. It can also stand for a steadfast friend.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Jasper 2 001

Jasper 2 001
Originally uploaded by yarnwhisper.

This is my test to see if I can post pics this way. Blogger is giving me such a hard time!

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Socks that Rock Club

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Socks that Rocks Feb kit from Blue Moon Fiber Arts. Many members from the US have received their packages and have probably finished their socks by now. International members have to wait a bit longer, something we are getting used to doing, not much we can do about it anyway. I will attempt to put some links on my blog, but am having trouble with this new format, wish me luck.
No way can I put an image on this post. I can find the file on my computer, upload it to their page but there is no place to say 'ok' to actually do it. When I go to help they tell me that I need to open an account elsewhere on the web in order to load images, this is way tooo much for me, sorry I am technically challenged to do this, would rather be knitting that wasting hours trying to search out websites and images.

Spin to Knit Exchange

A long time since my last post. The baby is now 7 months old, a beautiful girl.
I have joined the Spin to Knit exchange and have sent off my skein to a very creative French Canadian living in Montreal.
Yesterday I received my package from my upstream pal. Two great skeins, one chocollat brown, the other a bright red. Also in the package were 2 large balls of roving, the same colour. If that wasn't enough she also sent a neat little book she created herself. It is a lab book, designed to keep track of my spinning. Very nicely done.
And it turns out she is also a published author of a knitting book, Naughty Knits, yes it is Nikol Lohr.
I have tried to put up some links and pictures but am having a lot of trouble even posting this. This is my 4th attempt today. wish me luck