Two days running - it's almost a record!

Last night I sorted out (haha) some of my hard copy knitting patterns, and picked out about 6 or 7 that I am very keen to get on with. So I sort of have a plan ;0)
I've moved my WIPs with UFO tendencies out of my knitting bags, (yes, that's right, there should be an "s" on the end there), and into a safe place - that's another "haha" point. At long last I have come to the sensible conclusion that there is absolutely no point whatsoever in hanging onto projects that I am not enjoying working on. Projects like that tend to make my knitting mojo run for the hills, and it's a long way to the nearest hill from here.
I've also earmarked quite a few skeins of stash yarn to work through some of my "oh I must make that" designs on Ravelry, and in my knitting books and magazines. Amongst those are two crocheted shawls. It's a long time since I've crocheted anything other than amigurumi or blankets. I used to crochet items of clothing. I only wish that I had a photo of the pale pink, batwing sleeved jumper I crocheted in 1985. In my defence, it was the decade that good taste abandoned, and it was well made, even if it was hideous! The sleeves were a very lacy, flowery, type of pattern, and the body was plain. Did I mention it was pink? And in brushed yarn? And not just any old pink, no, it was Pepto-bismal pink. Good grief.
Each time I log onto Ravelry to organize/whittle down my queue, I end up adding more items to it. I do wish the designers would have the decency to stop publishing lovely new patterns. PLEASE.

Another "speedy" post.............

I REALLY need to start posting more regularly!
I'm trying to organise my stash and my queued (on Ravelry) projects. I think I'd actually get more knitting done, if I got myself more organised. Maybe. Perhaps. Possibly.
I'm currently working on a shawlette using some fantastic clown barf coloured yarn. I've got a bit of an addiction to shawls/shawlettes/wraps.

Annual update!

I really must be the world's worst blogger. I have great intentions of making regular updates, but (like all of my good intentions) I never seem to manage to stick to them.
I'm on a hat, shawl and hexipuff kick right now, and am addicted to sock yarn. I've started a shawl with a lot of firsts :- first time using nupps
               first time using beads
               first large laceweight project.

Fingers crossed, and here goes...............

Hats and hexipuffs

Well, the SweetG hat is finished. I loved making this hat, and can see more of them in the future!
The seller that I bought the Addi needles from only sent me one needle, rather than the two I paid for. Hopefully they are posting the second one today. We'll see................!

Finishing, not starting, projects!

I'm hoping to finish my SweetG hat tonight. It's a Woolly Wormhead design, called Concentricity, that was gifted to me by the lovely Leah, via Ravelry.
I am very bad (good??) at starting projects and not finishing them, and am hoping to get a few WIPs finished over the next few weeks/months. We'll see.................!

Hexipuffs, hats and rabbits

I'm waiting for some new needles to arrive before I knit anymore hexipuffs. I had been using two Knitpro interchangeable needles, but the part where the needle joins the cable was fractionally wider than the needle, and I had to stop and ease the stitches over it each time, which was slowing me down and possibly wearing the yarn. I sent for two short Addi turbo needles at the weekend and am anxiously awaiting their arrival now!
I'm very nearly finished my SweetG hat, and need to look out some fingerless mitt patterns to knit in the same yarn.
The rabbits continue to keep me busy, or should I say, in permanent headless chicken mode!

In the running for "World's worst blogger" award.....

......One of these days I'll update regularly (possibly!)

I've just joined a KAL (knit along) in one of the Ravelry groups that I am in. It's for a fantastic blacket/quilt, called "Beekeeper's Quilt" and is made up of hundreds of knitted and stuffed hexagons. I'm using scraps of sock yarns to make a multi-coloured one, and am really enjoying it so far.

Must get organised!

Well it's been a long while since I posted here....I really need to get myself organised! 
I'm just about over my surgery on the 23rd December 2010, and trying to get back to what passes for normal around here ;0)

Long time no post............

The last couple of weeks have (and still are!) been chaos due to the worst snow here for more than 45 years. Trying to keep the bunnies in the rescue warm and dry and with running water in their bottles is taking all of my energies. Very little knitting has been done lately - most days none at all, as the buns are top priority. PLEASE may the weather warm up to above freezing before I go into hospital...............

Tracking down needles........

I went up to our local wool shop yesterday, with a list of DPNs that I need to add to my collection. Only to find that the shop does not stock any DPNs. It drives me mad having to pay postage on fairly basic items that I would expect all wool shops to stock. It's bad enough not having much choice in yarn, but I realise that shops can't stock all yarns and cater to all tastes, however I would have thought a stock of DPNs and circular needles isn't too much to expect! It's all very well trying to support local businesses, but.......

My needles are (in)breeding....

I've got a few patterns for toys knitted using sock yarn and DPNs, so thought I'd get some practice on knitting in the round in. All of them use 2.25mm needles to form a firm fabric for stuffing.........well, I must have 6 pairs of 2.5mm, but not one single pair of 2.25! Why have I got so many 2.5mm pairs - have they been breeding in my knitting bag, and if so, why couldn't they have produced a 2.25mm pair??!
Need to visit a knitting shop.......

Photos

Both yesterday and today I had hoped to photograph some finished projects and some WIPs to add to my blog, but it is so dark, that I think I'd better wait for a day with daylight! Winter seems to have well and truly come this week, great for getting some crafting time, but awful for all the outdoor pets and wildlife.
I have got grand (haha) plans for organising my stash, but I am a very unorganised person so I'm not hopeful of pulling that off!

Strange day today..........

I should have been in hospital today, having a long awaited for operation that I need very badly - but am completely dreading actually having! However, it was cancelled on Thursday afternoon, due to the surgeon having a "family crisis", with his secretary unable to give me any idea when it will be rescheduled. It took a huge effort getting ready to go into hospital, as I run a rabbit rescue, so as well as me having to be looked after, the care of the rabbits while I am off my feet is of primary concern to me.
Whilst I appreciate that there was probably a very good reason for the op being cancelled, I would feel a little happier if I had some idea of when I am likely to have the operation done, and know when I need to arrange for rabbit care. The secretary couldn't tell me if the delay would be days, weeks or months, which really isn't good enough. So it's indefinite pain for the forseeable future................

More time needed....

.....why are there not enough hours in the day, or days in the week?! My list of to do projects gets longer and longer - if only designers would stop issuing brilliant new designs, to give me a sporting chance at catching up!
I have a bad case of startitis, but unfortunately haven't managed to catch finishitis just yet. I feel a need to start a toy design using DPNs, which I have developed a recent love of, somewhat surprisingly, as I used to hate knitting in the round!