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

Cat Bordhi's magical mobius

It has been a very long time since I posted. I have just come back from a weekend spent knitting in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, at the luxurious Jasper Park Lodge. A beautiful 5 star lodge hotel set in the even more beautiful Jasper National Park. Hosted by River City Yarns out of Edmonton, Alberta, Cat Bordhi taught us all about her incredible mobius and her special way of knitting socks. A wonderful teacher, she taught all weekend long, helping us all day long, and well into the evening. She is so patient and knowledgeable, and has a great way of explaining something in very simple terms.
Thank you Cat for a great experience.
Sorry for no links, I'm really tired so will post later when I have more time.

One Skein Knit-Along (& Crochet too)

One Skein Knit-Along (& Crochet too)

One Skein Knit-Along (& Crochet too)

One Skein Knit-Along (& Crochet too)

Still waiting

We are still waiting for baby, due on the 8th, we are all anxious to meet our new little one. Well not so little, untrasound says baby is about 10 lbs, we don't know if it's a boy or girl, hoping for a girl, but will be happy with healthy and soon. I have this great skein of pink bamboo waiting to be something for baby. Mom goes for induction tomorrow, they start slow, but it can't be soon enough. Will keep you posted.

Knit the Classics

I'm turning into such a joiner. I've just joined Knit the Classics. We read a classic novel and then create a knit or crochet project inspired from the book. I think there is a swap involved, but I'm not exactly sure how it works, will have to go over the blog site and make sure I'm following along.
Still haven't decided what to make for my secret pal. I create bead kntted items that I think she might like, but am tempted to make something from the book. Decisions decisions, what to do ?
I'm getting ready to send the July swap, I want to make some stitch markers, I've been inspired by all the great markers I've seen on the blogs.
Have a great Canada Day long weekend.

From my secret pal

Hey knitalie, thanks for the great skein of bamboo yarn. It is a beautiful hot pink. I've been eyeing the bamboo and wanting to try it. My daughter is expecting her first baby in a couple of weeks and we are all hoping for a girl, I have 3 grandson. This will make a perfect baby bolero, or petal bib, I can't wait!!
Thanks again knitalie, it is perfect.

I am participating in One Skein Secret Pal exchange. Haven't gotten anything yet, but am amazed at the great exchanges I have seen on the web site. Pals are very generous. I have sent my pal her gift and she said she liked it.

This is my first blog and my first post. Hope I'm doing this right.