Christmas Crazy





Show Notes:

News and Notes -
  • A long episode where I am talking all about my crazy Christmas knitting plans! 2 sweaters, 3 socks, two toys, one huge shawl….crazy!!
  • Thanks to Rowlesgirl for her gorgeous shawl for the CAC.
  • SOCK-TOBER!! I got three pairs of socks finished. Give away yarn and buttons!
Finished Objects -
  • Mystery Rainbow pencil roving is now a gorgeous single-ply fingering yarn using the new woolly winder, 
  • sock hat for the CAC donations.
Works in Progress -
  • Sunday BBQ socks
  • Pink Sugarplums socks
  • Boatneck sweater
  • Swatches for knitting class homework
  • Rocky Coast Cardigan (Crazy Zombie Squirrel KAL/Sweater KAL)
  • Spectra
  • Frog/Turtle (SSK KAL)
Fitness - 
  • Weight-loss: lots of good food, and lots of walking at Rhinebeck. 
  • Gym since Rhinebeck, need to get knee checked on. 
  • Missed two WW meetings, I must attend meetings!! I am a food addict!

Comments

  1. EnidNovember 2, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Hmmm, I think oatmeal, or similar, will go
    nicely with the green; but would that be cheating on the KAL? After all, the crazy is doing a sweater not knowing if there is enough yarn. (lol)

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    1. CarolynNovember 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

      You make a great point...knitting on with out enough yarn - Crazy here I come!

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  2. folksmithNovember 5, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Carolyn,
    Sure hope your dad is doing better. Sorry to hear he is ill.

    i just found your podcast, thanks to Dawn of Wolfe Farms.

    i will be working on some items to send to you for your charity.

    Take care!

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    1. CarolynNovember 12, 2012 at 11:48 AM

      You have to love Dawn!! And I am so glad you are enjoying the podcast!

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