Blooming Most Recklessly

Fast-Topic-Changing-Friday, First Spring Edition. This is the post where I make a big deal about springtime and spring colors, as if winter in Austin was something difficult to endure. As a former Alaskan, I assure you – I survived the winter unscathed. Regardless, springtime and I are total BFFs.

And here we go…

b-and-w.JPG A big kiss for WillieMcGee. To everyone who thought I couldn’t do it, I SUCCESSFULLY FOSTERED A DOG WITHOUT ADOPTING HIM! Yay, me!

He went to his forever home last week with Chris (my ex). I’ll still get to dogsit him when Chris travels.
Basenji Rescue.

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img_6322.JPG New design – Socks for Mary Janes. I designed these girls’ socks to be a free pattern for The Knitting Nest’s April newsletter, but I’ll be releasing it to the public on March 31.

Ravelry details.

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day-59.JPG Fair Isle Easter Eggs! Not my pattern, but something I knit up for a class.

Ravelry details.

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2.jpg I’ll start bitching and whining about the heat in the next few months, but I am terrifically in love with Austin right now.

Every day is a perfect, windows-open, short-sleeve, bare-legs day. And the city is transforming leafy green lusciousness. Love.

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4.jpg Current work-in-progress, Leaf Tie Cardi in a fluffy pink angora blend. I don’t think I’ve ever used the exact yarn, exact color twice before this, but this yarn is that awesome.

With Socrates.

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img_6281.JPG Tippy is both photogenic, and really expressive with his face. It looks like he’s saying something here…I just can’t think of a good caption. Can you?

Sticking with the springtime/new beginnings theme – another video to share with you. Trust me, it’s eight minutes you’ll be glad you spent. Have a great weekend!

Make It, Make It, Make It, Make It

Faster, faster, faster, faster!

Don’t miss the video at the end of this post. You might want to go ahead and empty your bladder now, so you don’t pee your pants laughing.

Fast-Topic-Changing-Friday, as scheduled.

3.jpg As I write this post, I’m wearing wool socks and a bathrobe that looks like an arctic sleeping bag…and I couldn’t be happier.

The brutal Texas summer has been delayed by a few more days. A few more days of wearing handknits and NOT sweating. Hello, Clapotis!

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image_555.jpg God gum?

I found this at the checkstand at Hobby Lobby. I’m guessing it’s not a joke, because it’s Hobby Lobby and all – but it reminds me of this product…

51seaaktell_ss500_.jpg “Believe in God Instantly Breath Spray”. This is available on amazon.com, and IS a joke.

The packaging says “Miraculously Minty Faith-Enhancing Breath Spray”.

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image_567.jpg February Lady Sweater. I made this for the other Stacy’s daughter, and it’s currently on display at The Knitting Nest.

Such a great pattern, and a really friendly introduction to sweater knitting for new knitters. So, I’m offering this pattern as a class this month.

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img_6148.JPG I made this little man, too. He’s a felted Fiber Trends pattern, and really fun to knit.

I swear, he’s cuter in person than he is here, because he is NOT photogenic. I took a bajillion bad photos of him before I got this one.

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img_6095.JPG Here is a silhouette of WillieMcGee, after he rearranged the sofa cushions while hunting. His prey? A confused housefly.

One last thing –

Crafty people need to watch this video. I’ve been singing this song for two days because I love it that much.

Have a great weekend!

A Triscuit, A Triscuit

Do you remember the old Triscuit cracker commercial sung to the tune of “A Tisket a Tasket”? I do. A Triscuit, a Triscuit! Delicious whole wheat Triscuit!

I probably just aged myself. Anyway.

Just a quick pattern update…

easter.JPG I’ve just updated this Felted Easter Basket pattern to include…
gingham.JPG Instructions for this gingham design.

The pattern is available on my patterns page.

If you have already purchased this pattern, I will happily send you instructions for the gingham version, free of charge.

nose.JPG Of course, everything I do at home raises the curiosity of the dogs…see Ike’s nose here?

This photo was taken right before he sent my whole display crashing to the ground…eggs, teacup, basket – and I had jewelry in the teacup.

ike.JPG Fortunately for him, he is cute.

Have a great day!