Its all true, the boogie girl is real, and you've found her. She knits, sews, spins, does pottery and writes it all down in this blog.
Friday, December 19, 2003
Eeeee I've gone nuts!!
Its not a long walk, really
Its not a long walk, really
Why am I nuts? I just bought 30 skeins of Lambs Pride and I want more. The seller actually asked if I needed more. Gee I hope not! Yipes. What am I going to do with 20 skeins of black and 10 of red? I'm so glad you asked. I'm going to knit sweaters. Suprised? ok its early and I'm being a pain the ass to myself. I've slated the biggest chucnk to go to Jay's sweater but I think I should be able to get 2 sweaters for me as well. We'll see if there is any left over. I have the pattern chosen for my sweater but I have yet to figure out Jay's. I thought I had figured it out, but he didn't like the idea. I can't just design it, I have to find a picture to show him what I mean. Hopefully in a month or so I can start on that. I haven't had much time for knitting lately but Anita's shawl should be mostly complete. It may be about 10 rows or so short of the pattern buts its already fairly big so I'm not worried.
I might have a truck again!! Its not easy not having a vehicle around here. Jay's company may give him a company vehicle. Well, they are willing to give him an "extra" vehicle they have if he fits in it. Being so tall, he fits but is uncomfortable, which is why he owns a big truck. So I don't where this leads to but I'm keepig my fingers crossed. It will save us money and the dollars I've saved for a new truck may be able to be put towards a spinning wheel, this one to be exact
Although the saved money will most likely go to bills, its still good to dream.
Went to Halcyon and got my pattern for my Noro sweater, I'll start it as soon as Sonnet is done (it wont get done if I'm not working on it - I know this). Or maybe I'll start my skull sweater. So many sweaters so little time. My mom got me a gift certificate. So at least I know I've got some money to spend there. It will all go towards the wheel. I also met a man there that has a flock of sheep, angoras and alpacas. He will contact me in March and I will get some fiber even if I don't have a wheel. I'm running low on fiber to use one my drop spindle. But talking to him, my mom likes the idea of getting an alpaca, and I think he'll need a little lamb to keep him company. :D so next spring we'll fix the corral fence and if we have time and money start on a little barn for little furry yarn making creatures. I like that she wants these creatures too. It will be so much easier having 2 of us responsible and caring for them. I dont think we will get creatures for a couple of years but we can start getting the farm ready. Mom and I have been wanting new creatures for a while now.