Aarrrgh! Colors vs. Pattern

Ok, here's the deal...
Another lovely KAL; because you see...I have an addiction. Mystic Light.
Here was my completed first clue...yes...was. It splashed into the frog pond last night when I realized I did not want to go on with clue 2 only to really not see the design pattern.










I was using Rhode Island Red from Socks That Rock, it is beautiful yarn, and a dream to work with, but it's too many colors detracts from the actual shawl pattern. IMO.

I was looking at a few other choices online. Shaefer Anne has 2 colors that I like; one is Clara Barton and the other is A-52. Another color that I think may do well with this pattern is from Dream in Color (smooshy), Lipstick Lava. These all seem to be a version of semi solid dyed yarn, rather than varigated yarn.

Of course I cannot locate any of these locally. Today I scooted around town in search, only to find nothing suitable. I was hoping to get it today, so at the very least I could get re-started on clue 1 before clue 2 comes out on Wednesday. Alas, it appears I will have to be ordering online. Which means waiting for shipping...aaarrrrgh!

Which color do you like???

The Wicked Stitch Goes Green

It was bound to happen...I am now a Green Witch! Even though I still have a black thumb and can kill any plant by merely looking in it's direction....I am talking about Green as in eco-friendly!

Yes, the time had finally come to trade in the Family Assault Vehicle. With gas prices as high as they are, and expected to go higher in the months to come....the Trailblazer 4 wheel drive had to go. You know it's time to re evaluate, when you car payment plus 1 month worth of gas is damn near your mortgage payment. Talk about a tragic nightmare!

So long to my Chevy Gas Guzzling Trailblazer...you had a good run and I do adore you, but you are killing our poor, pathetic, recessive dollars.

Say Hallo To My Little Friend....the family friendly, gas friendly and eco lovin', not to mention cute and full of goodies....

TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID!

Better to blog with no pictures or not blog at all?

Me??? I choose to not blog at all. After all, what fun is it without photos?

I have been steadily chugging along on my SotS2. Almost done with hint 3, I am SO behind.

I have completed Nephew #3's birthday ghan! Pattern here



Along with a dandy lil handmade tag! I am sure the next few tags will come out better, but not too shabby for my very first attempt! I learned this nifty how to from Futuregirl's tutorial. She totally kicks ass!




I have found and received the most perfect yarn for the Mystic Light KAL beginning later this month. It is from BMFA, Socks that Rock in Rhode Island Red.



That's about it! No progress pics of the Y4S Crystalline socks, or SotS2. Heck, I have yet to even cast on for MS7 with Goddess Knits! *bad Knitter*

Here is the sky this morning around 7am! Yesterday was 65 degrees, today it was 71 and the wind kicked up to bring clouds and rain for this evening. I thought the sky was so pretty, that I just had to snap a pic before taking my daughter to school.

Serendipity Socks as Promised!

Here they are!

With a Valentine's Snow Sculpture by my son; Boy Wonder.



I LUUUURVE these! The pattern did not cause me to run in circles screaming like a banshee. Always a good thing!

**Knit ** Knit** Knit**

Wonder what The Wicked Witch, errr Stitch of KY has been up to?
KNIT KNIT KNIT

I have worked on my SotSii. Sadly, not enough progress for a photo op. This week though for sure! For some reason I just move right along once I get going on this pattern. Feels very natural.

I *just finished* my STR January sock club kit. Literally, just finished my pair today!!! LUURRRVE them, everything... Love the yarn, love the pattern. Photos will be posted to my blog and the Ravelry group tomorrow. Daylight for phototaking...maybe in the fresh snow that fell last night?!

The very best thing about these socks is they are the first pair that I have made and AM KEEPING FOR MYSELF! :o) *happy sock knitters dance*

Ahhhh... 2008 The Year of Shawls and Socks

Well, at least for this crafter it will be! Of course, the added birthday ghan or odd ball item tossed in just for fun and to mix it up a little. ;o)

So many Shawl Kals....
Currently on the needles are The Civil War Shawl KAL and The SotSii KAL.
Soon to begin are the Mystic Light KAL and Mystery Shawl 6.

The CWS..Why does everyone ask if I am working on a hat?


Apparently... I also have a new found affinity for SOCKS! Go figure. Last year I learned the Magic Loop method and I am hooked. No more DPNs for this crafty Goddess...it's magic loop all the way baby. Last year, I was a happy member of the Yarn4Socks Sock Club. Now keep in mind that when I say "member"; what I ACTUALLY mean is that I received the yarn and pattern. Nope... I never did complete one single pair of socks from that club. Though, I did and do love the sock yarn I happily added to my stash! (wickedly evil grin)

This year, Rambo Husband gifted me a Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin Sock Club Membership. I am happy to announce that I am well on my way to completing January's Edition!

Hahahah, bet you thought I was gona show ya. Check out my "Flickr Me Baby" widget for more pics.

I also have lingering on my table, the January edition from Harmony Semi Solid Sock Yarn club... taking my time to find a pattern to showcase this beautiful yarn. Last but not least ... yesterday, the mailman brought me even MORE sock yarn!!! That's right....Yarn4Socks February edition!

Woot! I plan on being up to my eyeballs in sock yarny goodness! You can clearly see why I said this would be the year of Shawl and Sock knitting for me. :o)

It's all good! Being the Mom Chauffer that I am...with carpooling the kids to and from school, back and forth to baseball and softball practices, as well as to and from games and tournaments; I will have plenty of sock knitting time on my hands.

With Great An - tici - PATION ...

As said with my best Rocky Horror Picture Show voice! *grin*

The SotSii begins in just 7 days....SEVEN DAYS people!

yarn ... check
needles ... check
swatch ... check check

Yarn is fingering weight Jaggerspun heather 2/8 in Hickory color.

Using size 7 needles.

Midwinter's Eve Shawl is Blocking

Completed MS6 on schedule. I am thrilled that I was able to complete this KAL with the group.

I love the name and the design is fabulous!


Pattern by Goddess Knits

knit in jaggerspun heather 2/8 in smoke colorway

size 7 needles



currently blocking on the guest bed.