DrPurl

My what? Library?? Not with kids, I don't.

I really do not have that many books. I am a good one for taking it out at the library then taking it back. Hopefully, on time. I have gotten quite a few knitting books since I started knitting, almost a year ago now! Here is how I got so many books and I have not paid more than $9.95 for a single one!

For those knitters who are trying to get their hands on some great deals! I love books on knitting, who doesn't? You have to check out Zooba! You pay $9.95 a month and put your books on a wish list. They only charge $9.95 and that includes shipping. Here is the list of books that I have gotten from them.

Sensational Knitted Socks
Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories
Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
The Yarn Girls' Guide to Beyond the Basics
Bags: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen series)
New Knits on the Block: A Guide to Knitting What Kids Really Want
Hot Knits: 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear

They also keep the list up-to-date with new releases. There is just more than knitting, cooking, kids books, etc.

Finally a post about Knitting...

I finally have a post about my knitting. Time to catch up..

1st - 2nd pair of socks done!
These are a gift so I am not going to give a hint as to who they are going to. (I know she reads my blog) All I can say the girl who gets them is going to love them! Speaking of socks, the 1st pair I finished.. I finally wore them last night camping and my feet never got cold even though it was only about 50 degrees out.

Here is the pattern,

corded rib
Rnd 1: *K2, P2, rep from *
Rnd 2: *ssk, yo, P2, rep from *
Rnd 3: *K2, P2, rep from *
Rnd 4: *yo, K2tog, P2, rep from *
Repeat as needed

Ball-Band Dishcloths
I have about 40-45 of these to do.. I know crazy but I am going to try. I can knit them up in a night so how many days left till christmas? I am also thinking of making homemade soap to go with them. I just need to learn how to do it and make the time.

Now a little yarn pOrn
I have 4 sweaters that I would also like to make for my fellow knitheads. I have them all picked out, yarn, pattern, where to get the colors I want, needles. I have a list!! Let's be honest too, only a fellow knithead really can appreciate the time that has gone into a sweater. My hubby, who I love dearly has only worn his sweater once. ONCE! I reminded him last night in the 50 degree weather, that it would be a perfect time to wear it. No, he wanted to wear his fleece that I got on clearance for $5. Not the handmade sweater that took me a month to make and spent about $80 on yarn. Oh well, it will be awhile till I knit him something again, I will patiently wait for a request 1st.

I got this yarn from Elann. What we have here is,
Peruvian Baby Cashmere in heather Rose (I am thinking a pair of lace socks)
Peruvian Highland Wool in Ink & Irish Moss
I am not going to say what sweater pattern I am making, cause then she will know.. (aka Blog Stalker) but once the gift is given, I will reveal. Most of you fellow blog knitheads will know what I am making. Here is a photo of the back.. The tracks are not mistakes but marks from my lifelines which I know will come out once I block. Right?

Ok, that is my knit update. Knit on and knit often!

Elvis Left the building!

What an awesome time we had camping last night!! There was a surprise b-day party for our friend Tony. He thought we all were just coming over to view each other's camping photos. HA, Ha, Ha, we got him!

Joe aka Shake of the day guy.. dressed up as Elvis and came driving in through the "subway" on his golf cart.

I did manage to get some short video's on my digital camera. Remember, we are around a campfire so the quality is not the best! Click on the link to view the video clips.

Driving Up
Treat Me Right
Freaky!
Happy Birthday Man!
Love me Tender
We love you Tony!

It was a blast!! The kids had fun, the adults had fun!
Of course I have a few other pictures, here!!! Check them out!

One BIG fricken Happy Joy Joy Dance!!

Yes, my kids now have started school. I have been counting the days since, oh about June 12th.. Only 2 days after school was over with. I made a pack with myself that I would spend more time with my kids this summer and to enjoy their "young" days. Many, Many, Many people often say how they wish their kids were little again. I just didn't want to be that "mom" who wishes she did more or spent more time with them. We had a good summer and now I am glad its OVER!!!

Here they are..

Bailey 5th grade, 1st year @ the middle School
Isabelle Early Childhood & St. Paul's Preschool
Paige 7th grade
Parker 1st grade
Abby 3rd grade

On a sad note.. My fellow knitheads aka Kate & Andrea went back to college so I knit alone now. My only fellow knithead left in town is Suz. Nip/Tuck has started, can TV get any better than that?? Oh wait, yes once Grey's starts!!

Balls Fest.. Ummm, I mean Falls Fest

The festival was a ton of work but so well worth it. It almost killed me not to knit for almost a whole week straight. All of us Jaycees worked hard but many of us had a great time too. The bands were great, the beer was good, the food was awesome! Since Falls had (still has) a ton of construction, we put up signs to direct people to the festival. However, some kids decided that it was no longer Falls Fest but Balls Fest. Coming home @ 3am to find the signs changed was quite humorous...

Thankfully my Aunt changed them the next day for us.

I am sorry I have been a bit absent with the blog thing but things will start to settle down now that my hellions kids are back in school. I got my 1st real job in almost 8 years and I am getting use to it.

What I have managed to knit...
2nd Pair of socks Finished
4 Ball-band dishcloths (only 36 more to go for Christmas)
I am starting a swatch tonight for a Christmas gift!! YEAH
Here are some photos from Falls Fest..