07.29.08
Posted in Lace Knitting, Scarf, Sweater(s), fashion at 3:35 pm by delipics
A&D Sweater Support is on hiatus due to some really big news: Alex is now busy with the new Brideshead Revisited Boutique. I’m so happy for Alex and Emily and their next big step in their bridal accessories business. Check-in with the Brides Head blog for official opening events.
Back to the sweater, I really only have to finish the sleeves on the Cozy v-neck, but life seems to have gotten in the way of knitting. I’ve been working on a big work project and staying late at the office to get it done, coming home brain dead and vegging out with season one of The Tudors. There have been fun things too keeping me busy - familly/friends events on the weekends (like driving to Nyack and using my fine-tuned knitting store radar to find a parking space right in front of Knitting Nation). I did get in some knitting time on the Lace Ribbon scarf while on the train to and from Boston one weekend, and I’ve got another vacation coming up where I’m definitely scheduling in knitting time. The biggest obstacle on my plate right now is the memory issue with my computer. Until I get buy more memory, I can’t download photos or update software, but I don’t think I’ll get to it until mid August with my crazy schedule. Phew - vacation is coming at a much needed time for my sanity and for my knitting.
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07.28.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 5:28 pm by delipics
If you are like me and have been watching the yarn section of your room slowly overtaking the rest of the house, then you might be looking to donate yarns.
I started my research on the Interweave Knits charity webpage. They list correctional facilities that are looking for supplies, not finished projects. I randomly contacted two of the facilities and received enthusiastic responses. Here are the places that are currently accepting yarn donations (like I did, I highly recommend emailing first to confirm):
- Judy McIntosh, Lead Teacher, Northeast Juvenile Correctional Facility, 7117 Venture Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46818, Telephone 260-497-7233 x180, Email: jmcintosh@idoc.in.gov
- Rita Steed, Community Service Director 3, Rockville Correctional Facility,811 W 50 N, Rockville, IN 47872,Telephone 765 569-3178, Email: rsteed@idoc.in.gov. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must contact this person because you fill out a form before you donate. It will be mailed it to you and then you mail it back. You might think this sounds like an extra step, but I think it’s worth the extra time for an institution that will appreciate the donation.
I’ve got two big boxes packed up and waiting by my front door, anxiously waiting to be mailed out.
The small print: Delicasyarns is in no way affiliated with any of these groups and received no compensation for listing them on the blog.
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07.14.08
Posted in Brooklyn, Fibers, Knitting, Lace Knitting, Scarf, Sweater(s), Yarn at 11:41 am by delipics
I think I have actually used up all the memory in my iBook G-4! I’m having troubles - I can’t download photographs and I keep getting this message about not enough space on my start-up disk. Didn’t know I might actually come to this - I bet this computer is full of too many blog photos and free knitting patterns! Now this barely-able-techy girl is going to have to deal with these techy problems, grrr.
I actually had photos to show on my Cozy v-neck. I finished the body and started the sleeves, after running to Brooklyn General for DP #10. I’m knitting the sleeves in the round. Just as I am raring to finish this sweater, grr again - my 16″ number 9 circulars are too long for me to comfortably knit the ribbing section of the sleeve. It’s Monday so BkynGen is closed so I’m going to try and find time to run into the city and stop by The Point.
While also at BkynGen, I bought yarn and needles for my stayacation project because as of Saturday, I am officially on staycation for this week! No big plans - just knitting, puttering around the house and then a long weekend trip to the Boston area. What I really should do is organize drawers and take clothes to Salvation Army - but procrastination has a hold on me. I did accomplish one thing - I packed up yarn that I am planning to donate in two boxes. I did some research on the web and I think I found a place - it’s a women’s correctional facility in need of yarn for their recreation department. I feel good about doing this.
Oh, so back to my project, I’m knitting the Lace Ribbon Scarf from Knitty’s Spring 2008. The yarn I am using is Canopy from The Fibre Company. This is the same company whose yarn I bought in MDSW and I’m using their yarn for the Cozy v-neck. Canopy is a sport weight yarn of 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino and 20% bamboo. So soft on the hands and easy to knit up. I’m knitting the scarf on #3 bamboo circs. While at BkynGen, I looked at the other yarns from The Fibre Company that they had there, and I love them all. This may be my new favorite yarn company - there is something about the quality of the line they have created and the colors too that I am responding too. Grr, I wish I could show you photos of how it looks - this yarn is gorgeous stuff. I chose a similar color that is used in the photos of the Lace Ribbon Scarf - a beautiful dusky blue grey that makes me think of a fall sky. I hope to have this done in time to casually drape around my neck during my actual go-away-on-a-trip vacation in August.
Keep your fingers crossed on my tech/computer/memory problem.
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