crazy for cubicles
i seem to be on a roll with the pinwheel blanket so i haven't been knitting anything else. i couldn't help but include my freshly washed holly as part of the progress picture. notice the cool clouds in her very shiny top coat!
it is hard to see how far along i am with it being knit on circular needles. i am 1/2 way done with my 4 balls of yarn. i am not sure how much bigger it will get now that the rounds are way more stitches than i started with due to the increases. i don't know if i have mentioned this, but i am knitting on size 3 needles. between that and my job, the progress is slower than normal.
it was my first week back in cubicle land and i was happy to have packages to come home to a couple times. first was the lovely package from becky at knits & bits.
she made me the cutest notecards and pink and green stitch markers. so me! it didn't end there though, i also got yarn, soap and a notebook! thanks becky!
i also received a blogiversary gift from stacey at sheep in the city.
the mug is perfect for work and i can't wait to try out my tea from colorado in it tomorrow morning! thanks stacey :)
my mom took me out to tea at the queen mary for my birthday saturday. it was so good. i think i have gone there for several of my birthdays over the past 10 years. i love the place! and my mom was patient enough to poke through the yarn shop that is just a couple doors down (how convenient was that!). since it was my birthday, i thought that buying myself some yarn should be allowed even though i am really on a yarn diet. i came across the jamaica yarn that my friend denise had been telling me about. i couldn't resist the colorway. it really reminded me of kureyon 95 but in cotton.
i also bought a ball of trendsetter aura in a pretty mix of colors (yes pink and green were involved!).
adjusting to my new schedule has been tough. this early bedtime thing is the hardest part. but alas, i will post more soon. good night
it is hard to see how far along i am with it being knit on circular needles. i am 1/2 way done with my 4 balls of yarn. i am not sure how much bigger it will get now that the rounds are way more stitches than i started with due to the increases. i don't know if i have mentioned this, but i am knitting on size 3 needles. between that and my job, the progress is slower than normal.
it was my first week back in cubicle land and i was happy to have packages to come home to a couple times. first was the lovely package from becky at knits & bits.
she made me the cutest notecards and pink and green stitch markers. so me! it didn't end there though, i also got yarn, soap and a notebook! thanks becky!
i also received a blogiversary gift from stacey at sheep in the city.
the mug is perfect for work and i can't wait to try out my tea from colorado in it tomorrow morning! thanks stacey :)
my mom took me out to tea at the queen mary for my birthday saturday. it was so good. i think i have gone there for several of my birthdays over the past 10 years. i love the place! and my mom was patient enough to poke through the yarn shop that is just a couple doors down (how convenient was that!). since it was my birthday, i thought that buying myself some yarn should be allowed even though i am really on a yarn diet. i came across the jamaica yarn that my friend denise had been telling me about. i couldn't resist the colorway. it really reminded me of kureyon 95 but in cotton.
i also bought a ball of trendsetter aura in a pretty mix of colors (yes pink and green were involved!).
adjusting to my new schedule has been tough. this early bedtime thing is the hardest part. but alas, i will post more soon. good night
18 Comments:
Happy Birthday! I can't tell you how many times I've been to Acorn Street Yarns and have never noticed that tea shop! I'll have to check it out next time in Seattle. Thanks for the tip.
Your blanket and matching Mini are adorable. I LOVE the Jamaica! The colors are fantastic!
Wow, the pinwheel blanket looks awesome, and so does Holly by the way! I have to agree that that Jamaica yarn reminded me of Noro also.
Your pinwheel blanket is so cute! And such a lucky girl with all your packages. :)
I'm glad you liked your blog-a-versary/birthday present. The pinwheel blanket is looking good too!
Glad you had a good birthday and that you like the mug! I was hoping that you'd be able to use it at your new job:) Fun that you had tea on the Queen Mary! I love the birthdays that I've spent with my mom and sister having tea at The Brown Palace. Let me know what you think of that Jamaica yarn and how it knits up, because I saw it just the other day and loved the colors! I'm curious how the stripes come out! Alright, that was the longest comment ever...have a good Monday!
p.s...every time you post pictures of your mini, I'm so jealous! I was completely happy with my VW New Beetle when I bought it 4 years ago, until they came out with the Mini Coopers and I saw The Italian Job...I need one!!
Happy Birthday! (2 days late). I turn 30 on the 21st. I love the blanket and am in awe of you for doing it on size 3 needles. What fun packages you've gotten! And the yarn you bought for yourself looks very yummy.
Glad you had a happy birthday. I love Queen Mary too--especially during the holidays.
I love that photo of the blanket and your mini! The cloud reflection makes it a piece of art! What yarn are you using for your pinwheel? I have been thinking of making one of those.
Happy Birthday! Your blanket looks wonderful!
Goodies Goodies Goodies. Gotta love the goodies. Love the blanket-car-and clouds. Keep on knittin
continue to enjoy the birthday celebration! I live two blocks from the Queen Mary (and three from Acorn Street!)The pinwheel blanket is darling - it looks like it was worth "breaking" the yarn diet - I'll look forward to seeing what you make with that pink and green!!
I think our cars are almost the same color- although I have a total mommymobile (Volvo stationwagon). Love the pinwheel blanket, and I'm so glad that you have been spoiled throughout the week.
Happy (late) Birthday, Amy!! And best wishes as you adjust to a "real" job again. Hope to see you soon!
i LOVE that pink and green yarn!!
happy birthday, again. We have a couple things in common. I'm also a June birthday on th 27th. I also love love love pink. Well that's what i thought ofsi far. =0) I do hope you had a wonderful birthday. I've always loved having a summer birthday b/c i love the summertime so much.
I started a pinwheel blanket last night - I couldn't get it out of my mind since I saw yours. So, as a kind of birthday present, I'll donate it to the charity of your choice. Just let me know where you want it to go! I'll post pics on my blog soon.
Happy Belated Birthday. I found your blog via Cathi and Stacey. Good luck on your new job. Love the mini. And love the colors of that Jamaica. I saw it for the first time last week in a LYS and really like it.
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