Brandon Walsh

I grew up watching 90210. My friends and I had 90210 parties. We would all crowd around the tv to watch it. When I heard that Jason Priestley was in a new show that took place in Beverly Hills, I knew I had to watch it. Side Order of Life is a new show on Lifetime. I watched the first episode online today and although it is nothing like 90210, I can't wait to watch the next episode.

future project ideas

While on my web search looking for a pattern that might be similar to the pattern that I want, I keep stumbling across patterns that, although look nothing like what I want to make, are really cool and I would want to make them separately. I figured I would put them all down so I don't forget them when I am looking for my next project.



Knitty has a great article thahttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gift I have to go through on how to make your own patterns


'A new design in Cable Stitch'Pattern for a cardigan From Woman's Weekly, 13 July 1940

Shelly

I got an email from Abercrombie & Fitch today. Although I still love their clothes (which I did unusual being that I am almost thirty years old), I find that they tend to be a little small on me. I am not obese or anything like that but their clothes are a bit more snug than I would like them to be. I was thinking that I could make this sweater but larger so that it fits me exactly the way that I want it to. I am unsure where to start. I have never tackled such a large project before and have certainly never come up with a pattern idea. Even though I am threatened by the size of this project, I think that I might do it anyway.

non smoker

I have smoked cigarettes for what seems like forever. When I was down, in trouble, and I needed a helping hand, I could rely on a smoke to make me feel better, if only for a few minutes. I recently decided it was time to quit. With my health deteriorating and MS worsening, I knew there was no time like the present. My last smoke was on Sunday. I am on Thursday now. 4 days SMOKE FREE. I never would have thought that I could have even made it this far. The nicotine gum seems to be working well for me thus far. On average, I have had 3 or 4 pieces a day when I have a craving to smoke. My father quit smoking 5 years ago and gave me some tips to optimize my chances of success. I realized when and why I want to smoke and are trying very hard to distract myself from those circumstances. My hardest time is at night, right now, when I am getting ready for bed. Before quitting, I would smoke 4 or 5 in a row before brushing my teeth and hopping into bed. Instead of smoking tonight, I had a piece of gum, a large glass of water and am typing about how bad I want to smoke, hoping that the more I type, the more the urge passes for me. One day, one craving at a time is working right now. That and lots of snack food. I am going to gain a lot of weight. I think that I have had ice cream every night this week.

Black Pineapple

Black Pineapple
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Black Pineapple
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Black Pineapples
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For Christmas, I got a book about new ways to use lace. The general idea is an 'exploded lace' theory, taking what was generally small, and using larger hooks and yarns. This shawl is my first attempt at one pattern found in the book and I have to say that I absolutely love it!

New York New York

New York New York
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My favorite baseball team is the New York Yankees. Using the microRevolt site I charted out the emblem and knit it into a purse. I tried felting it but it didn't come out so good.

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Knitting Machine

I recently had a relapse of MS. Since I spend a lot of time knitting and couldn't with an i.v. tube in, I got a knitting machine. And wow! I have been busy. I basically decided that everyone on my list is getting some form of a handmade present for Christmas this year. I have quite a head start on it and already have lots of presents almost complete. I am going to back-post projects that I have finished while trying to update all the projects that I am currents working on with their pattern, if applicable or allowable. I can't wait to get started. I am working on Christmas in July!!

Wheres my scarf?

Wheres my scarf?
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Another scarf made in stockinette stitch until all my yarn was used up.

White Sweater

White Sweater
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White Sweater
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This is the first sweater that I have ever made. I used the pattern from stitchdiva but did a less advanced skill level. Theirs has a pattern knitted into the garment and I just did a simple stitch with beading added. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn instead of the recommended yarn and I think that it came out ok.

Flag Blanket

Flag Blanket
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Flag
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I love how the flags came out on this. There were lots of sc stitches done on this project and tons of joining but all in all I think that it came out ok.

triumph

i love this dog!

Heirloom Hungarian Apron

Hungarian Heirloom Apron
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Hungarian Apron 2
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Hungarian Apron 3
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I fell in love with this apron the minute that I saw the pattern in the Crochet-A-Day Calendar.
I made my Hungarian Heirloom Apron with cotton crochet thread that I had around my house. I loved working with this pattern. I had a hard time reading a crochet pattern at first but once I understood it, I had no problem at all. I can't wait to make more so that these can be heirlooms in my family.