Friday, August 28, 2009

Help...

I am working on this baby sweater...I have the front, sleeve, back, sleeve, and other front done - now have it all on a circular needle to do the yoke...my problem - all the loose yarn from those 5 individual pieces are getting all tangled up...

The last step in the pattern says to sew the seams...Can I sew them now??? It would eliminate all the loose yarn that is hanging and tangling..

..And...If I sew them now...HOW do I sew them?? Is there a special way of sewing seams, or can I just whip-stitch them together???

This is my very first garment...and I don't know how to do this....

I need HELP from all you experienced, crafty, knowledgeable ladies.....

Thursday, August 27, 2009

No title needed...

I really don't have much to say.

Andy arrived safely - haven't heard anything other than that from him.

I start back at school next Tuesday...I can't believe the summer is almost gone. I have way more to do than the time to do it...I really should go into work/school today and get some things organized...

I am still working on the baby sweater - and knitting dishcloths. I really would like to join a sock club and maybe that would motivate me to finish and/or start a pair of socks...Will have to see - time wise.

I can hardly wait for DRT to start. I believe the boxes are mailed out pretty soon...I should go look for sure. I think it is later this year than previous years. I remember being home when the box arrived...I will be in school this year - won't be as quick turn around time - but still will be exciting - once it starts.

I hate the fact I have dial up and it takes forever to post pics - blogs are so much more interesting with pics.....

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Mom musings...

This is so not about knitting...it's about the mom thing.

If you follow me regularly, you know that I have four boys, ages 17 to 24...Jeremy is at UM - Morris (4 hours away), Chris just started at Winona State (4 hours, different direction), Nathan is a senior...but, Andy is my musings today.

Andy goes to college also at Winona State - however..he is leaving on Tuesday morning for a years study abroad program in Tokyo Japan...

Over the years...I have brought the boys to their respective colleges - I have shed tears - remembering the little boys they once were - and very, very proud of the young men they have turned into - shedding tears as I let go and left for home without them - knowing that I was letting go of them - but they were within reach - a short 4 hours away - I usually visited once in October -and of course, they come home for Thanksgiving, then a longer time home over Christmas - the Spring is broken up with Spring break 0- and before you know it - they are back for the summer - and my house seems complete again...

I don't know how to let go of a child as he goes away for an entire year - a year full of holidays, birthdays, family gatherings, and just the everyday life events...How do I do this?

Don't get me wrong, I am so excited for this opportunity that he has to follow his dreams...I am trying very hard to keep a positive front because I know he is struggling with some of the very issues - he wants to go - but struggles with the sacrifices involved....

How does one let go?

I know it is going to be really hard on Tuesday morning as I watch him walk through the gates, after the final hugs...but,....I know that I will be okay and he will be also...

...and a year will pass by quickly..and my son will return...a changed young man.

Right???!!

It will be all good...it doesn't feel like it right now..... :(

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Knitting news

I am 3/4 of the way done on the baby sweater I am diligently working on...

I have the front, back, other front, one sleeve and almost done with the second sleeve...

Then, I put them all together on a circular and make the yoke - while decreasing for the neckline - I haven't done this before and the directions seem a little confusing...I am hoping they will become clearer as I approach that step...I should post some pics...

Been knitting dishcloths like crazy.

Andy needs to bring gifts with for his host family to Japan...Would it be weird to send a couple hand knit dishcloths??? I don't want to insult anyone...

What do you think?

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Dishrag Tag 2009

Registration open today at noon....I hope I don't miss it.....