Ladybug's Adventures With Yarn

Dish Rag Tag

2010-09-25T11:36:00.001-05:00

I am the next one up for DRT! My needles and I am ready - just waiting for Roxann to tag me. It has been a busy week, Harold has been on vacation and we have gotten lots done and done lots. Off to go out to lunch, wish he was home everyday.

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

First Shawl

2010-09-09T21:29:00.007-05:00

I have never done any lace knitting before but I decided to take the leap and give it a try. The shawl is called Multnomah and I found it on Ravelry. I am knitting it with Schaefer Yarn Nichole in colorway Rainy Day.

I received this yarn at The Loopy Ewe Retreat in 2009 and saved it for something special. So far it is going pretty good and I am taking it slow using markers for the center spine trying to keep it straight. I would probably be farther along but life keeps getting in the way.

Revenge of Dish Rag Tag is officially underway and our box is on the move to the second person so I am anxiously waiting for my turn. I think I am fifth in line. Oh, we finally agreed on a team name - Purl Power.

School is on the wind down with 3 weeks left before I transfer to another school so I am studying like crazy and taking short knitting breaks. I will be so glad to start my new degree major and transfer to the new school (more details in a later post). And I will have a month break inbetween, I just have to find something fun to do!

I will leave you with a picture of two of my favorite guys. Benton and Bryson (Son and Grandson) at the KC Chiefs stadium for a rally and preview of the new stadium - they thought it was awesome :)

Aren't they handsome?

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Been a long time...

2010-08-26T22:02:00.005-05:00

Boy it has been a long time since I have been on here! Lots has gone on and lots is going on. Still going to school and I am changing majors after this term. Bryson will be 3 in November and Chloe turned 1 and is growing like a weed (she is so tall).

It is that time again for Dish Tag Rag aka DRT. Yep, I am doing it again, what do they say third times the charm, this year I am on Team 9. Hopefully we will have a name soon!

I am going to try to get some pictures up but for now here is Bryson. All he wants is to grow up so he can be a firefighter. We hear that over and over day after day :)

Haven't done much knitting, studying is taking up most of my time. That is going to change though because I went to Ravelry the other day (I hadn't been there in ages) and I found lots of goodies to knit. So now I need to go stash diving and see what I come up with it. I haven't gone through all my fiber in a long time and I love petting all of it, if I don't find something just right there then I will have to force myself to go yarn shopping. Like I would hate that!

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

The Park

2009-09-08T22:07:00.003-05:00

We took Bryson to see the Buffalo but only saw elk...The "Big Guy With the Rack" is the one they found roaming in our neighborhood (literally our backyard-for real) 2 years ago. He was caught and taken to the reserve.
Later...
~Kim *Ü*

I'm Scared!!!

2009-09-08T22:05:00.001-05:00

Here is "Bones" first thing in the morning.

Bryson's Tigger

2009-09-08T22:03:00.002-05:00

Benton won this for Bryson at WOF shooting hoops...he should have played BBall!
Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Dish Rag Tag

2009-09-08T21:58:00.002-05:00

The race is on! Here is my goodies from Emily...

I love the coasters and the yarn she sent knitted up so cute. Deb has received the box from me and sent it to MaryAnn...the journey continues so will update you as we progress. I know we are going to do GREAT!
Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Dish Rag Tag

2009-09-06T21:01:00.004-05:00

I got the box and sent it to Deb and it is on it's way to MaryAnn. So far so good.
I thought I would post a picture of our newest families members *I think I lost my mind when I agreed to them but after getting them...well, you'll see* This is Evie (black bunny and VERY ornery) and Jonas who is a sweetie pie but mischievous. I have lost count but I think we now have 3 kitties, 2 bunnies, 1 fish and my baby Zoe (our dalmatian). Harold wants a bird Yikes!!!! I want knit and school and quiet...and gramma time...When will that happen???

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

My favorite pic

2009-08-31T21:04:00.002-05:00

well right now...Poppy (Harold and Bryson).

DRT...still waiting...

2009-08-31T20:09:00.002-05:00

Evidently the box has lost it's way to me...I am not panicking Labor Day is approaching and we will all catch up.

Where oh where has the little box gone...please arrive here soon...your journey is just beginning...

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

I've Been Tagged!!!

2009-08-28T20:23:00.001-05:00

The race is on...
I have been tagged and now I wait.

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Dish Rag Tag

2009-08-26T13:17:00.002-05:00

It's almost time and I thought I would add all the team's so I can watch the progress. But I am counting on you to cheer us to victory!

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Youngest Grands...

2009-08-26T12:09:00.004-05:00

It has been a while since I posted pictures...
Here is Bryson (21 months) and Chloe (3 months)

I hope to get some new ones of Taylor and Kyrsten and post them soon!
Later...
~Kim

Dish Rag Tag

2009-08-26T12:06:00.002-05:00

We have a team name Triskaidekaphobia!

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Dish Rag Tag

2009-08-12T22:13:00.005-05:00

Dish Rag Tag *DRT* teams have been assigned! I am team captain for Team #13. Not sure what I need to do next but I am excited...isn't #13 suppose to be a lucky number? I think so!

Off to study...Anatomy & Physiology *A&P* is kicking my rear. Seems like I need to do double duty with the studying.

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

MIA

2009-08-11T18:27:00.003-05:00

It has been a long time...

I have been so busy that I forgot all about my blog. Quick update: I did go to Loopy Spring Fling and had a blast! I have gone back to school (another story for another day) and I have a new granddaughter, Chloe Jean who is a little over two months old.

See I told you I have been busy! Oh, And I almost forgot I am doing DRT aka Dish Rag Tag again. I have joined Plurk, Twitter and Facebook. Will catch up later.

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

30 days and counting...

2009-03-25T01:31:00.008-05:00

until the Loopy Ewe Spring Fling. Can you tell I am excited and counting the days. I got my Spring Fling Swap Partner's package in the mail today. I hope Sam likes it she sure is sweet. I can't wait to meet her. Sam is one talented knitter and a writer...way beyond my knittting capability...I can only hope someday. Take a peek at her blog I am amazed at everything she does and with two small kids.

I am getting excited and a little nervous about the trip to St. Louis which is only a hop, skip and a jump from me *that is what I keep telling myself*. It has been a long time since I've flown and even longer since I have gone any where without my sidekick *Harold* I keep telling myself "Kim, you are a big girl...just suck it up and get on that plane! The rest will fall into place." Now I just have to do it. Yes, I do talk to myself and sometimes even aloud and in public. I know I am strange.

Now for something stranger....

I am seriously considering going back to school. Yep. Harold wants to retire and what can I say. He has been the best and a great provider. The only but to it I have is that I am so much younger I won't have health care and with being diabetic and having COPD I need insurance. I could just go back to work *ugh*... so my only recourse is to go back to school. Since this isn't something we are going to jump right into I have about 2 years to decide and finish YIKES!!!

And during those two years I also have a obligation to the oldest son...babysitting the newest addition to our family, baby girl Chloe. Who should arrive in late May.

I guess I have lots of decisions to make and I am so bad at it. I have so many questions...I wonder if my brain has gotten to old to learn new things? I am slower than I use to be. Is that because I am not in the workforce? *my mother who still works seems to be more on the ball than me* I am so set in my ways can I really open up to learning something new? Will I just be wasting money that we could use? Can you really teach an old dog new tricks? See...the more I think the more I think...
well I am going to do some web searching and see if I can find some answers to a few of my questions.

Before I leave I have to tell you Bryson is talking up a storm! Most of the time we understand what he is saying the rest of the time we are guessing. He calls me Mammaw and he has finally started calling Harold "Oppy" LOL For some reason he hasn't quite got the hang of Poppy. He is quite the character and really is the apple of my eye. But I bet you already knew that. It is so hard since the girls aren't here everyday. He is smart as a whip and spoiled rotten. And I bet you knew that too ;o)

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Another Year Older

2009-03-12T13:03:00.009-05:00

I am another year older today. I won't say how old I am. Some days I feel my age, some days I feel older and some younger. The days I feel younger seem to become less and less as the years stack up. Do I feel older today? It is only 1:00 I don't know yet ;o)

It has been a nice Birthday so far and while I was having my morning tea and reading the paper I was reminiscing about the past year and I would have to say it has been a very good year and that I have been blessed many times over. Great family, wonderful friends, health isn't too bad, losing weight and a loving spouse. I would be a fool to want more.

I decided this year I am going to get healthy by exercising and try to eat the right foods. I am also going to try to blog more often so that when I see myself slipping from my goal to get healthier I will be able to get back on track. Now I said I have to do it. *Thank you, Judith for showing me by your actions that if I say I am going to do something then I have to keep my word*

I thought I would share pictures of the flowers my mom and dad brought me *they have always brought me flowers* It started when I turned 13 and my dad sent me 13 roses and I have received flowers every year.

It is quiet here I think everyone is giving me some alone time something that just doesn't happen in my house. I really appreciate it and am soaking up the minutes of silence because I know before long they will all be back. Of course, if it was this way all day, every day I would go crazy.

Later...
~Kim *Ü*
p.s. Harold brought home my favorite Key Lime Pie

Oh, boy!

2009-03-09T14:50:00.008-05:00

This morning I am in the Living Room dusting and Bryson comes in and climbs in the chair-he hasn't done that before. *Now this chair is Zoe's and Zoe is jealous of Bryson so I usher him out of it. Thinking because it is lower to the ground he can get in it - because he hasn't been able to get up on the other furniture.*
So I finish up dusting and get out the camera to take pictures of my wips *see below* and I turn around...he is using a pillow to stand on. I take the pillow from him put it back on the sofa not making a big deal about it (I am not ready for little man to be climbing all over my furniture) and continue with what I am doing. I take my pictures and then find him setting it back up again. LOL I have a feeling he is going to be a handful this summer!

Luckily, I will be at Number 1 son's aka Mitchell watching their soon to be arrival.

Speaking of Number 1 son, Mitchell, he and his wife, Rachel are doing great - everything seems to be going along just fine with the baby. They have decided on a name for "baby girl", Chloe. She has a name and will be here soon (around May 23rd) and I can't wait!

I haven't mention "the girl's" Taylor and Kyrsten are doing great. Both of them have been very busy with extra curricular activites so we haven't had them to spend the night for a while. But dh and I have taken them out to eat a lot so that we can catch up on all the news. Spring Break is coming up and they will be spending the week with us. That gives them lots of time with Benton aka Dad and all the rest of us.

Better get back to work on the cloths I can't wait to see how they turn out.

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Another Cable Project

2009-03-09T14:35:00.004-05:00

Here is another Cable KAL from The Knitting Knook in progress. Shirley, the list mom, and on of the moderators, Yvonne, are designing this as we go. I think they are calling it The Knitting Knook Kloth and I believe this will be more of a towel. I decided to do 2 of them since Mom's birthday is coming up. If they turn out she will be getting one and I will have one for myself. I am doing them on 2 different size needles also. So far so good.

Later...
~Kim *Ü*

I Cabled!!!

2009-03-09T14:27:00.005-05:00

On one of my yahoo groups Knitting Knook there was a Monthly KAL that used cables. I had never done them before, I thought they were beyond my knitting capabilities and after some persuading from the ladies in this wonderful group I gave it a shot. I can't believe I really did it! If you haven't tried it you should it isn't as difficult as I thought.
Later...
~Kim *Ü*

Belated Happy V-Day!

2009-03-09T14:23:00.004-05:00

I am trying to catch up on my posts and wanted to share what dh got me. No, he didn't get it for me after V-Day actually I received it before. I still haven't figured out all the bells and whistles but I love it! It will be perfect to take with me to St. Louis. Thank you, sweetie!

Later...

~Kim *Ü*

First Haircut

2009-03-09T13:58:00.005-05:00

I had to post a picture of my little man aka Bryson after getting his first haircut. He turned 16 months yesterday and looks like such a big boy now.

Later...

~Kim *Ü*

We got snow!

2009-03-01T03:17:00.003-06:00

We finally had our first significant snow for the winter today - 6-7 inches in the area. I can't believe they are predicting upper 60's Wednesday and 70's Thursday. Some crazy weather.

I am getting excited for the Loopy Ewe Spring Fling...53 days. LOL Ordered some moo cards that others said everyone passes out and collects. Then I went to etsy and got a couple of holders for them.

I joined in on a Spring Fling(SF) swap and received my partners name today. She seems very nice and this is her first SF. She is quite an accomplished knitter. I can't wait to meet her in person. In the meantime, I need to go shopping for her goodies. This will be a lot of fun.

Later...

~Kim *Ü*

I'm in!

2009-02-03T01:31:00.005-06:00

I am going to the Loopy Ewe Spring Fling! A internet friend got in and was able to get me in.

Thank you, Joy!!!

I am so happy and excited and a bit nervous. I am happy and excited to meet Joy who will be traveling all the way to Missouri from Oregon and nervous.

I haven't really gone any where alone in many years much less to meet up and roomie with someone I never met! I thought about not going then I started thinking about what I would miss out on; the opportunity to meet a great gal, a knitting class (never been to one), meeting other knitters, a shopping trip to The Loopy Ewe (only been to one LYS) and a chance to get away - I would be a fool not to go!

Joy is such a delight on the yahoo group I just know we will both have a great time. Now I am just counting down the days until April 23rd.

Later...

~Kim *Ü*

New Yarn

2008-12-24T19:02:00.008-06:00

I received my yarn order today. It had several skeins of Sassy Stripes sock yarn. I think I can get 8 pairs of socks out of this.

The yarn for the baby Rambling Rows Afghan KAL also arrived today. I don't care much for the yellow *duckie* baby afghan yarn. It seems so bright. In the picture the pink looks bright too but it isn't as much.

What do you think - should I use the yellow or see about getting another color? How about adding a lavender? The Vanna's Choice Baby doesn't have lavender but I am wondering if I could buy a different brand of yarn similar to this one.

The KAL doesn't start until January 9th so I have some time before I make a decision.

If you click on the pictures you can see the yarn close up.
Later...

~Kim *Ü*

No Loopy Fling

2008-12-24T00:58:00.007-06:00

I got the dreaded email saying
"Thank you for your interest in attending The Loopy Ewe 2009 Spring Fling. We wish we had better news to tell you..." I am really bummed about it but there is always next year.

~Kim *Ü*

Bryson and Poppy

2008-12-23T13:42:00.005-06:00

I thought I would share a picture of my Grandson and Husband. I took several this morning after breakfast but I like this one the best.

~Kim *Ü*

It has been awhile

2008-12-21T14:44:00.006-06:00

Boy, it has been awhile since my last post! I am going to try to post more often in 2009. Several things have been going on.

My oldest Mitchell and his wife Rachel are expecting - it is due May 22. We are thrilled and so far we believe it is a girl *sonographer told them 90% sure* Last Feb/Mar they lost a baby so this is wonderful news!

They are moving closer to us so that I can watch the baby while they work. Rachel's mother passed away suddenly last month - please keep her in your prayers. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer but had been doing very well. It is so sad I wish she had been able to stay with us until the baby was born. The kids put a deposit yesterday on a 3 bedroom apartment 5 minutes from us so it will be convenient for me. They are so thoughtful.

Bryson turned 1 and Kyrsten turned 8 in November. Time really flies! Bryson is all over the house and into everything - typical little one. I will post some pictures as soon as I get them downloaded to the computer.

I learned how to make socks! I am doing the 2 circular method using Nenah Galati's DVD. I love it and it is very addicting! I am currently working on a pair for Bryson *the last picture* and I have already bought more yarn and casted on for 2 more pair.

A friend on another group talked me into signing up for The Loopy Ewe Spring Fling. It is in St. Louis just a hop, skip and a jump from me. Now I am just waiting to see if we get picked. They are using the lottery system to draw names. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Until later...

~Kim *Ü*

Dish Rag Tag and other nonsense...

2008-09-25T15:12:00.012-05:00

I received the box and knitted like crazy to get the rag done and sent to Shannon. It isn't perfect but will have to do. Sorry, Shannon! Maria sent me some nice goodies. Thank you, Maria!

I have been up all night *Bryson* need I say more! The kids have school tomorrow then Shellis (Bryson's mom) goes to her internship. Benton has to go to work afterwards so I stayed up with the little man - it seems like he has inherited our allergies I just hope he doesn't get asthma. So while "we" were up I finished my sunflower box and sewed up a jack pillow (which I need to take another picture of). Bryson was very helpful with the paints while I was stencilling! And after I took pictures I noticed a scratch so I will have to fix that. I don't know if it was him or me ;o) There are better pictures if you click on the flicker pics on the right.

I am trying to get a few projects done so I can knit a hat starting Monday. Several of us in Shirley's Knitting Group are going to do it and it should be fun. I have never done one and this one has cables yikes! Wish me luck!

~Kim *Ü*

I've been tagged!

2008-09-11T12:15:00.004-05:00

Well my turn has come to knit in the Dish Rag Tag. I got a message from Maria that I had been tagged! Now I am waiting for the box to arrive and knit as fast as I can. I bet it doesn't arrive until Monday but you never know. I will be watching for the mailman...hope he doesn't think I am stalking him LOL

~Kim *Ü*

Just checking in...

2008-09-03T11:24:00.010-05:00

I haven't updated in awhile. I am waiting my turn for the DRT (dish rag tag). I am a little anxious as I did hurt my thumb and wrist (long story - me being klutzy) but I CAN knit only it is slow going so I envision myself staying up all night to get it done ;o)

DH and I made a trip to Bethel (near Hannibal, MO) to a sheep festival - not much there in way of yarn and I didn't but a thing if you were a spinner you would probably have enjoyed yourself. It was nice to get away...on the way there we saw this in the road:

At first we thought it was wild turkeys but NO...

Vultures!!!! Yuck!

Ok, so that WAS gross. On to something more pleasant here is a couple current pictures of my grandson, Bryson (he will be 10 months next week). It is the frst time he had an ear of corn and at first he didn't know what to think...

I think he likes it :o)

I will try to get a couple pictures of the grand girls while they are here this weekend. Off to check email and then work on some knitting...

~Kim *Ü*

Dish Rag Tag

2008-08-12T14:22:00.004-05:00

I joined the Dish Rag Tag - The Sequel and received my team assignment. I am on Team #7. There is a box on the right that shows our progress and a button you can click.

For those of you who haven't heard about it here is a excerpt from the site explaining what it is about:

Dish Rag Tag consists of 300 knitters (from the US) divided into teams the first team to finish wins. There will be a box (the baton) that circulates through the 12 Knitter Team. Each box will be packed with a finished dish rag, one ball of dish rag cotton, instructions, the Official Dish Rag Tag Pattern and a small treat.

When a knitter receives the box, the knitter will report that she or he is “it”, and empty the box keeping the enclosed dishrag and treat. The knitter will then knit a new dishrag with the cotton in the box and the Official Pattern. When the dish rag is finished, it goes back in the box with a new ball of dish rag cotton and a small treat.

The first box to make it through all a team’s members and return to the Miracle Household achieves Dish Rag Tag Glory! Prizes for the top three teams.

I can't wait to start! Maybe it will inspire me to post on here more often ;o)
Go Team #7!!!

~Kim *Ü*

Sock Saga And Life Continues...

2008-07-23T10:39:00.009-05:00

Well, the sock-a-long is not coming along. I was totally lost and after spending $$$ on some great yarns I decided to go another route. I am doing Silver's Tutorial and just got through the first 3 steps and have started the ribbing. Yea me! Working with dpns is challenging for me to say the least. You should have seen the look on Taylor and Kyrsten's face as they came into the room to see what I was complaining about and just who I was *itching to. I am sure I am a sight to see complaining to the computer with these sticks going every which way and the yarn a big mess. Today is another day and after a few errands and a trip to the girls doctor for the annual check-up before school starts I will be back at it again.

Yes, school starts here exactly 4 weeks from yesterday. I am already counting the days! Have them marked on the calender *grins* We already have all our school supplies and new shoes and several outfits. Taylor got her schedule and homeroom teacher (she starts middle school) and Kyrsten already knows who her 2nd grade teacher is. Can you tell Gramma is ready for them to start this year? LOL

DH is off all next week to continue more testing and hopefully we will get some good news (keeping fingers and toes crossed) if it isn't good I just want to know something, anything so we can move forward.

The State Fair starts on August 7th and we will be heading to Sedalia for a few days with the girls and visiting my Aunt and Uncle. The girls haven't ever gone they are usually with their mom so they are very anxious to go. It should be loads of fun I am hoping it just isn't too hot.

Time to run...kiddos waiting!

~Kim *Ü*

p.s. Just a quick note to follow up...DH got his tests results back with GREAT news. Yeah! Now we can move forward and put this behind us. Thank you for your prayers they really made a difference.

First Time

2008-07-12T17:41:00.008-05:00

I belong to the group First Time Socknitters KAL and they are getting ready for a sock-a-long and I going to give it a shot. The sock pattern they are going to do is Breeze from Knitty I haven't ever made a sock but I like the look of this one and I wil never know f I can do it unless I try. I am going to extend the stitch pattern over the leg a bit and the listmom is writing out the modification for it. The designer made the socks out of 100% egyptian cotton which the group has had talk about that sagging so I think most of them are going to use something else.

That got me thinking I need some sock yarn and I did a search for yarn shops since I have only been to Joann's and Hobby Lobby and found one on the Square. Can't believe it has been there right under my nose. Which means I am going yarn shopping at a local LYS something I have never done before. Hopefully my foot will be better Monday when I see doc and then I can head right over there. I have no clue what yarn I will buy for the socks I am just excited to get to go and see (and touch!) all the yarns that I hear about on the other groups I belong to. I will post on how it goes.

~Kim *Ü*

Haven't posted in a while...

2008-07-11T22:04:00.007-05:00

tons of things going on and won't go into some of it (I will after hubby sees doc Monday) but thought now is as good as any time. We set up a pool for the girl's ( the grands) and so far so good. So more knitting will come soon....Bryson turned 8 months this week time passes by so fast! I forgot what it is like to have a crawler and a fast one around the house so that has been fun LOL He and his Dad and Mom lives with us and then having the girls all summer is sometimes a challenge but the rewards of it outways the obstacles. Which brings me to my foot...after we set the pool up on Sunday it started to hurt and hurt turned into swelling and a call to the doctor which turned into the ER. Diagnosis: Painful Diabetic Neuropathy with swelling. I wish I could get a grasp on this diabetes crap but I can't. When I see doc on Monday I have a list of questions hopefully I will get some answers. Until then I am hobbling around and using a cane (ug!) like an old woman which I was told by Taylor (oldest grand) today that is what grammas do when they get old...Geesh!

~Kim *Ü*

Yarn Stash

2008-06-22T18:05:00.004-05:00

I had no clue I had this much yarn! I am new to knitting so some of this is from other projects. After cleaning out the laundry room (that's where I keep my goodies) I found all of this and was shocked that I had accumulated this much with out even knowing it. Unbelieveable...

~Kim *Ü*

"B" Dishcloth

2008-05-15T16:34:00.004-05:00

I knitted this one for my grandson, Bryson. I still haven't got the hang of how to take a picture of the dishcloths. The lettering just doesn't show up for me even though in person the letter "B" on this one really stands out. I blocked this after someone on one of my groups suggested it and it does make a difference. Next time I will also use smaller needles (another suggestion) and see if that helps. I think the picture taking is a trial and error thing or maybe it is my camera (yes, that's it I will blame it on the camera). LOL

~Kim*Ü*

Welcome Dishcloths

2008-05-14T15:47:00.005-05:00

I have finally figured out how to upload an image - yeah me :o)

This was a KAL done in one of my yahoo groups Rachels_Knitting_Room.

I know you can't read the center of these dishcloths but they do have welcome in the center. I did one with a set of circular needles (green) and one with bamboo straights (peach). I had never changed colors before and it was the first time I have ever used circulars. I wanted to see which I would like better the circs or the straights. Most definitely the circulars (they are KnitPicks' Harmony Wood). I don't think I did too bad of a job for a newbie.

~Kim *Ü*

Am I doing this right?

2008-05-07T14:59:00.005-05:00

I decided to set up this blog today while I was at home alone (that is something that rarely happens around here) since youngest son and family are gone-they live with us-which can make our house a little crazy sometimes. Who am I kidding it is crazy most of the time!

This blogging thing has me stumped. (I am really an idiot at this! I was told by friends that it is a breeze to set up Ha!) Any hoot, I thought I would join all the other knitters that keep blogs after all I read theirs and enjoy them it just seemed like the thing to do.

I am learning how to knit and I think I am only becoming proficient at frogging but that is another story (sigh). After accomplishing the two basic stitches I joined a couple yahoo groups that focus on knitting and do monthly dishcloth KALs (it stands for knit-alongs). Thinking that small projects would be best and doing the repetitive knit and purl(and frogging!) does seem to help plus you get a cool cloth in the end :o) I tried to do one of their mid-month KALs (too advanced at least for me I just didn't get it). I got so frustrated from frogging that I gave up and decided I may be stuck doing KP for the rest of my life.

I did get my invite to Ravelry ~ I am lavladybug ~ I love that place I think you could spend hours there and really not see everything. If you belong add me to your friends list!

I hope to finish one of the KALs before the weekend. My first FO! Yea! It is actually 2 because I decided to do one on straight needles and one on circulars to see which I liked better. I will let you know when I finish what works best for me. I am behind on most of them...

Zoe is barking that means the kids are home and I really should go since I am just rambling...'til next time. Oh geesh, I hope I have done this right.

~Kim *Ü*