Noolie Knits

Ten on Tuesday

10 Things to Do Instead of Watching TV

1.  Knit - Even though I'm usually knitting if I am watching TV, I do find it very nice to knit in complete silence sometimes.

2.  Spin -  I especially like to spin while on the deck; there's just something about being outside enjoying the fresh air while spinning.

3.  Weave - I haven't actually done this yet; Dana gave me a great little Cricket loom for my birthday and I have yet to find the (quiet) time to learn how to use it.  I think it'll come to tax school with me next week - I'll have plenty of free, quiet time in the evenings.

4.  Play with a kid - if you're lucky like I am, you'll have one close at hand, if not, borrow a grandchild, a niece or nephew or a friend's kid. 

5.  Go for a walk, preferably with a friend.  I've been walking a lot lately with a friend and it's been great.  It's not only good for your body, it's also good for your mind.

6.  Visit a friend.

7.  Read - I've been using Chris' Kindle and actually doing some reading this summer.  I love it, so I ordered my own.  It's great to have as many books as I want sitting on the table next to me in the living room taking up less space than one actual book would!

8.  Spend time on the internet - read blogs, facebook, Ravelry - whatever you enjoy.

9.  Take a nap - I love an afternoon nap on the weekends.  Hell, who am I trying to fool?  I'd love an afternoon nap every day!

10. Put on your princess dress and dance.

Mmmmm, Watermelon

Who doesn't love watermelon on a nice summer day?
(Alyssa & Cheyla (Clover's cousins) and Clover)

 

Wouldn't you love a couple slices in the winter too?

Watermelon Socks for Clover
Beautiful yarn was a birthday gift from Gina (there's enough left for a pair for myself!)
Knit from the cuff down on size 2 dpn's

I don't know about you, but I suddenly have a craving for some watermelon!

Ready or Not, Here I Come

Clover recently learned how to play Hide and Seek with her cousins.

Here she is counting with Alyssa, while Cheyla hides.

She's got this part down.

Here she is hiding.

Where's Clover?

Have a great day!

Friday with Clover and Bronson

Flower Girl and Ring Bearer or...

Bride and Groom?

Friday with Clover

Young Love

Friday with Clover

Clover and  Auntie Jessi play dress up.

 

 

This is Clover's "I'm so excited I can hardly stand it" look.

Have a great day!

Friday with Clover

Viking Clover

Friday with Clover (and her Mommy)

My two favorite girls!

Friday with Clover

She loves to knit like her Nonni!
(She really does knit like Nonni; she keeps knitting and reknitting the same red yarn, just like I'm doing on my red sweater.)

Friday with Clover

Clover plays dress-up.

My niece, Jena, made this dress-up outfit for Clover.
Clover loves it (and looks pretty darn cute in it too)!

Friday with Clover and the Kitties

Rico and Phoebe are very patient with Clover; they must really love her :-)

**No kitties were hurt in the production of this blog post.**

Have a great day!

Friday with Clover

Clover made her first "No-Man" last weekend.

Doesn't every front yard need to be shoveled after a storm?

Have a great day!

Friday with Clover

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A Final Few

Wow, can you believe it's already the last day of the year? 

I have a few final FO's for 2009 to show you. 

First up - Clover's Ornaments

When Clover was born, I decided to start a Christmas tradition of making her a couple ornaments each year.  Here are this year's ornaments:

Santa & Snowman Ornament
Yarn - Cascade 220 Superwash
Really easy, really cute and really loved!

 

We got some new end tables about a month ago.    I'd like for the new tables to stay new looking for a while so figured I needed some coasters.  Here are some that I whipped up the other night when I couldn't stand using a placemat or napkin any longer:

Just some simple crocheted circles using some KnitPicks Wool of the Andes yarn I had in the stash.  Clover liked them so much that she decided to use one as a rug for her new Kai-Lan dollhouse.  

You may want to sit down for this last FO.

I FINALLY finished this pair of socks. Started - September 22nd  Finished - December 29th!
Yarn - Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Merino
Needles - size 2 Kollage dpn's

I have no idea why it took over three months for me to finish this pair of socks. It's not like I used some complicated pattern; it's a plain stockinette sock knit from the top down. The yarn is really nice; I like the color and the feel of it, so it's not that.  Oh well, at least they are done now and they've been gifted to my friend, Mary, who loves them so all is good.

 

Have a great day and if you go out to celebrate tonight, be safe!

Friday with Clover

 

Friday with Clover

Clover had a great time at her birthday party.
You can see more pictures here if you like.

Have a wonderful day!

Friday with Clover and Rico

Sometimes Clover reads to Rico...

...and sometimes Rico reads to himself.

Happy Happy

Happy Birthday, Clover Grace!

It's hard to believe that my sweet little granddaughter is already two years old and yet it's hard to remember life without her.  She brings so much joy to our lives.   She's sweet and smart and funny and loved so much. 

Friday with Clover

More snuggly kitty pictures.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday with Clover

They grow up so fast, don't they?

This picture was taken by Clover's Nana, Jay's mom,  and swiped by me.  Thanks, Cathy  :-)
ETA: Ooops, I've been corrected - the picture was taken by Samm, not Cathy (but it is Cathy's car).

Proof of Spinning

You'd never know it from reading this blog recently, but I do still knit and spin.  Really, I do. 

Today I'll show you proof of the spinning:

After taking FOREVER to ply all this yarn, I finally managed to wind it off the bobbins last week at spinning night.  I brought this yarn winder (the best 30 bucks I've ever spent, by the way) with me to the shop and just wound one yarn after another until I was finished.  Of course, being the lazy person I am, the yarn sat there for several days before I finally set the twist.  But it is all done now and I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite from this batch - I love it all.

DETAILS:

8 Ounces Merino/Alpaca/Silk purchased in June at the Spinning Bee
2 ply, 350 yards, 11 wpi
This yarn is super soft; it needs to become something that will be worn directly next to the skin.      
"Beach Day" July '09 Spunky Club
3 Ounces 60/40 Merino/Bamboo
180 yards 17wpi
Another super soft, next to the skin, yarn. I think this is destined to become a cowl; it'll just feel so nice on the neck.      

"Selfish" June '09 Spunky Club
4 ounces Shetland
Fractal spun 2 ply
200 yards 13 wpi

How's that for cleaning up some bobbins?

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In honor of Halloween, I'll leave you with some pictures of the cutest Kitty Kat ever!

Here's the Kitty trick or treating at Town Hall yesterday afternoon:

And here she is on Tuesday with her friends at a playgroup Halloween Party.

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Have a Happy Halloween night and don't forget to "Fall Back".

Friday with Clover

What is it with this silly girl and her kitchen?

Friday with Clover

Where's Clover?

There she is


in the oven!

Silly Girl.

Friday with Clover

It's Fall and Fall means Football, which means:

it's time for the Sunday uniform.         Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday with Clover

Hanging out with Rico

   
Sleeping on the couch with Phoebe     Clover loves snuggling her kitties.

Friday with Clover

 

Eye Candy Friday

Samm and Jay took Clover to Applecrest last weekend. 
 

  I think she had fun!   morehere.

Friday with Clover - A Day at the Beach

With the end of Labor Day weekend came the end of the massive crowds at the beach. 

Samm took Clover to enjoy some time at the nearly empty beach and beach playground on Wednesday afternoon. 

 

Quite a different site than just a week ago (quite a bit cooler too!)  Do you recognize the hat, Sharon?

Here's Clover making rain out of sand (if you listen closely, you can hear her saying "rain" and "raining").

More pictures here.

 

Here's hoping your weekend is filled with so much fun that it poops you right out!

Friday with Clover

        Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday with Clover

  Clover discovered the piano while at my niece's bridal shower. Doesn't she look like a natural?     Have a great weekend; I'll be enjoying a "Girls' Weekend Away".

Friday with Clover - Shake it Baby!

She sure does love to dance!

   

Check out these moves:

This dancing went on non-stop for about 45 minutes! I wish I had even a tiny fraction of her energy!

Sorry for the dark pictures; I guess it's time to get a real video camera.

Have a wonderful weekend.  Since I'm off to see BB King tomorrow night, I know my weekend will be good!