tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:10 +0000CancerFOPrismXRXalpacaspinningstuffDSTHollycompetitionkauniInstinctpollWestknitsunversaryClassyJulieMorriganRavelryshawlKerstiDream in ColorscarsClaudiaRockefellersweaterColor AffectionAmazing RaceWTFwigsrogersalterknitCEYbusworkNaturally2008Knitting in the NewsLeeweathertoastabagssunsetla CitadelleRelay for LifeshrugberriesbridgeIrish CoffeeeverydayDropshumourNaKniSweMogymnasticscatsCPHbreastyarn-tastingBabyCocktailsOld Mill KnittingTonosMichetent saleLiberty WoolIridessaKnit one Belowsock clubsiPhoneSeanairEthnic Knitting ExplorationanniversaryPOVMountain Colorsfelted mittensdesignPine River PatriotsMadelaine ToshvariegatedSpud and ChloeQuébec CityBandanaSilpadaNetherlandsNeedle EmporiumsockchallengeWollmeisepodcastmugsContestdyeingNew MoonWindy Valley Muskoxcross stitchSnuggieAmy SwensonsalinetreatmentNovemberinspirationKnit Out'08surgeryTNNAKyleThe Amazing RaceVeronikJettycharityKerwynnew yearCSNFSweet GeorgiaattitudeWanniettaFootHerbivoreJapaneseteachingshoesLindenhofrecoverymathsignature needleshallelujahKoigusicknessIKcolourwayA-ZMason-DixonYellowstone RiverSpidersJakequizKnitters FairFionaVogue KnittingGarnstudioBreakout Kings.EuroflaxMystery XPatonsPatrickhockeyyarnqiviutscarfFairieshealthThumbmittenStitches MidwestFiber TrendsQuiltCreatively DyedKnotted Openwork Scarfbeervan der rockbasketballEvery Last YardLinasockslaceradiationgardensB2BBiscotte and CiegiftgarterpuzzlenerdZen Yarn Gardens cashmerehairhomebikeBethsirdardiagonal t-shirtfantasyMitten Mania '10TemptedfamilyKnittersAncient ArtsreviewVipassanaalphabetJacksonPrattThorpePucks'n PurlsMobiusTVSWTCcostumeSara DouglassLittle Red Riding HoodMarliesBeverly CardigandkcSundaracowlgraffitiWoolmeiseClassic EliteChicknitsShedirChina Cloudsknitting in the sunPatternmovieKnitting CampToronto SpidersTrendsetterflowersCatZaraCamp Knit AwayOdessaCalmerWoodstockInfatuationhospital649Perl GreyFrolicBanditoKoolhaasMisti Alpacastaph infectionSimoneTAPKALViolaBraziliawinterEleanor CowlSolitary Longitudinal MelanonychiaPurple PurlGinourmous CowlThe Mighty Mart of WalPostSecretSweet SpotWeedsStitch 'n PitchDIEP reconstructionMischiefmittensSweetSpotFlorafilMontréalEliseRailroad TracksOn The Easy SideSilvermisthappinessBeatricedrivingArtisan KnitworksK1bDysonsciencefriendsKorriganeAna BandanaKnittymemeSTRpersonalblogthingsShelridge FarmTouch YarnsNoro VesttattooTherapiBlue Sky AlpacaYouTubeGilda's HouseKoboStitches EastWoodlotbookSoakre-needlingRaventwistlifeYarn PirateStudioloomisc.plurkknittingRue des Remparts50 Shades of GreyOrenburgSurvivorWoolgirlChampionscarvesentertainmentchemohouseRowanTARMalabrigovoteAmandachemo capsThree Irish GirlsKnit PickssnowopinonlinenCoralineKnitting keeps me grounded, distracted, happy and productive. Being fast just helps me support my habit ... I knit like everyone else, one stitch at a time and I love each and every one of them.http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)Blogger692125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-6794803363100362379Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:00 +00002013-05-21T08:28:10.738-05:00EuroflaxcatsEliseLeeAncient ArtsClaudialinenknittingBeatriceBlue Sky AlpacaI know ... back to work was a crushing reality. And Spring is bringing with it the kind of changeable weather that gifts me with migraines. Zomig is awesome but has side effects as well; not as bad as the migraine but still. Anyway, I have finished Elise's linen skirt!! I know ... I dogn't even remember when I cast it on but it was ages ago. This is what happens without a deadline ;) The black http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/05/back-to-reality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-2731739083701639114Tue, 14 May 2013 02:48:00 +00002013-05-13T22:02:35.476-05:00bridgeRue des RempartsQuébec Cityla CitadelleSunday was our last day in la belle province. There was a wonderful mural on the library across from our hotel. I'm annoyed that there was a bus obstructing the lower part of it. After a quick stop at Costco for beer (I know!!! And inexpensive - $27,49 for a 24 of Corona Extra) we spent it walking along the Old City wall, touring la Citadelle and finishing up in the touristy Old http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/05/quebec-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-1807761638679306349Sun, 12 May 2013 21:46:00 +00002013-05-12T16:46:20.345-05:00MontréalbeeryarnKnittyBiscotte and CieKorriganeTrue to the spirit of being on holiday we slept in. Then it was pack it up to move on to Québec City. But do not fear, after all of that walking and sightseeing there was going to be yarn! I had to make hard choices and though Effiloché came highly recommended I really wanted to check out Biscotte & Cie. I've seen their yarn making appearances on Knitty (Carousel Sock), (Stitch Surfer Sock) and http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/05/montreal-day-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-1729244036356984915Sat, 11 May 2013 18:13:00 +00002013-05-11T13:13:49.964-05:00We were both well exhausted from yesterday - the walking and the sun. We slept (again) and after some first aid for my blisters set off on a mission for footwear more appropriate to city hiking. Salomons - success!! Much more comfortable though I'm still not fit for sprinting. We ended up stopping at a few shops along Rue St Catherine including HMV; in any city Lee can't walk past one without http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/05/montreal-day-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-1472851470578754032Fri, 10 May 2013 16:16:00 +00002013-05-10T11:16:23.568-05:00MontréalLeeinspirationgraffitiWe had a lovely lie in; I went out and fetched coffee and a crèpe to break our fast and then around noon we headed out.   We walked and walked and walked. We passed a shipping container yard which I found interesting for it's patchwork patterns. There was a lot of graffiti, some of which was very good! I thought that my Puma's were comfortable and http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/05/montreal-day-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-7941954152173735069Thu, 09 May 2013 16:20:00 +00002013-05-14T11:03:22.327-05:00MontréalLee We took the scenic Northern route rather than the concrete 401. Result - we saw a moose!! I know that this should not be all that remarkable what with me being a Canadian and all but I have not ever seen one before. Once we hit the 417 it was very much like the 401 except it was suddenly bilingual/bilingue! Once we checked in we went out for a couple of drinks. Ziggy's http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/05/montreal-night-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-7350722325965635894Wed, 08 May 2013 01:49:00 +00002013-05-07T20:49:43.738-05:00MontréalLee & I are headed to Montréal Wednesday night for a lovely long weekend. We don't have an agenda except for taking in lovely and old sights, trying local beers (Lee's thing) and checking out yarn shops (my thing!!). Les Lainages du Petit Mouton has been recommended and I would love to see Biscotte & Cie's yarn in person. Can anyone recommend any other must see yarn shops? Must try restaurants? http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/05/montreal-bound.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-6819461455559636828Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:12:00 +00002013-04-28T21:12:58.524-05:00SoakdkcWoodlotFrolicNeedle EmporiumRaventwistSweet GeorgiaRelay for LifeHelen and I arrived early to volunteer so it was a crazy early morning for me, leaving from Angus. It was totally worth it!! I caught up with a lot of friends that I haven't seen in ever, helped raise money for the DKC Relay for Life team (totally excited to be on the team again/still and healthy enough to be able to participate), and did a wee bit of shopping. The Woodlot. I bought a set of http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/04/frolicked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-808734813289493124Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:13:00 +00002013-04-24T21:13:04.051-05:00It's that time of year again - the DKC Frolic!!! I have taken the year off of teaching; I want to take in the Market at my leisure, hook up with friends - both virtual and IRL - and just be this year. Helen & I are going to be there early - will you be there? http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/04/frolicking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-9161720513942738406Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:34:00 +00002013-04-16T10:34:19.659-05:00OrenburgKobowinterMobiusLeeAncient ArtsknittingSeanairJakeIt took over 5 months (yes, that's a horrible new record for me) but there were things - messing up cables at the beginning, circular needles, not sure if the fuzziness of the alpaca was right for the pattern (my issue - Beth loved it from the get-go), seasonal insanity at work and issues with the sleeve length and wrist size that hampered smooth and expeditious progress. Good things come to http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/04/finally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-1702919357261039701Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:23:00 +00002013-03-30T09:23:50.439-05:00knittingSeanairAfter re-starts, delays and near-finishes, Beth's Seanair is blocking!! I am we'll pleased with the finished sweater - hopefully Beth is as happy. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonehttp://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/03/seanair-conclusion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-5942182366614213455Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:02:00 +00002013-03-18T15:02:47.469-05:00I'm well down the 2nd sleeve on Seanair and the length of the first sleeve and the narrowness (?) of the wrist has been niggling at the back of my brain, and not in a good way. So I finally texted Julie and asked for a few measurements from Beth and sure enough my finely-honed Knitters Intuition (closely attuned to my Mothers Intuition and Cashiers Intuition) was spot on. (Seriously, does this http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/03/i-had-feeling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-2983516547517757707Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:14:00 +00002013-02-23T19:14:50.146-05:00Apparently BlogPress does not want to upload a post with pics in it. :-/ I'll edit the post when I'm back on my laptop and add the pictures!!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonehttp://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/02/picless.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-6565703025006514576Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:08:00 +00002013-02-27T15:32:24.063-05:00toastabagsKnit one BelowSweet SpotsocksSeanairETA pics  So Linda won the Fastest Knitter Face-Off by 3 sts. I'm still fast but not the fastest on the day. Next year we shall go needle to needle again!! Amanda & Lincoln, Helen, Jean-Francois & Jordan and so many others cheered me on and we all had fun with the knitting and cheering on the Marlies to a win. I have finished my Pink Camo socks!! It's been entirely too long since I finishedhttp://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/02/fast-and-busy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-7533826060711550365Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:12:00 +00002013-01-09T11:13:30.199-05:00hockeyPucks'n PurlsMarliesTwo great Canadian loves under one roof!! Check out the deets in the Purple Purls newsletter. http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2013/01/pucksn-purls-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-1733595665801485024Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:38:00 +00002012-11-02T11:38:14.214-05:0050 Shades of GreyNovemberhealthsnowAmandaSeanairRockefellerSo begins November.   I finally finished Rockefeller!!! I know ... but I was working on the skirt but then I got yarn for Seanair and I just wanted to finish something in the midst of so many WIP. So ... And I have Seanair (the link is to the Ravelry page as the errata is noted there. There is no indication of the errata on the Knitty page - unless I totally missed it which is http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/11/still-knitting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-5650350527049742372Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:59:00 +00002012-10-14T12:59:08.785-05:00WoodstocksweaterMadelaine ToshColor AffectionStudiolooshawlSeanairRockefellerHelen and I had a blast!!! Neither one of us bought very much but we found what was needful and lovely and touched so much more!!! Shouts out to Lori and Carol - awesome to see you ladies again!! Helen found a perfect worsted weight for a hat for her grandmother - Malabrigo. She also purchased another knitting project bag and some koigu for fingerless mitts. I fell hard for some http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/10/woodstock-fleece-festival-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-2450140509515438326Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:23:00 +00002012-10-12T18:23:43.678-05:00Helen & I are going to Woodstock tomorrow!! I'm so excited; I've never been before and I'm going with a super fun friend!! Shout out if you see us!!!Oh - and this is Helen's Ravelry page. Check it out & friend her if you are so inclined. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonehttp://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/10/woodstock-fleece-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-7301066444005849030Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:22:00 +00002012-10-12T07:22:32.278-05:00Hallmark should get on this for next year!!I will be knitting - at work, in the pedicurists chair and at home. Enjoying every moment of the yarn sliding through my fingers, stitches turning into fabric and colours dancing before my eyes. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonehttp://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/10/i-love-yarn-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-2320744726980378761Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +00002012-10-11T14:24:55.538-05:00Misti Alpacapersonal50 Shades of GreyEliseTonosSeanairMeditation was very enlightening and was deeply soul satisfying. It was exactly what I needed and the practice does me in good stead still. In other news --- I am separated!! I know, finally! It was the perfect belated birthday gift and an ideal way to kick of my 43rd year. I It is good to have a sort of official closure on that part of my life and I feel like I can move on now without an http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/10/50-shades-of-grey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-466828066074145360Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-08-15T11:00:06.532-05:00VipassanaI am off for 12 days to the Ontario Vipassana Centre. I have been trying to get in to a course for quite a while now but there was always one roadblock or another. I am very fortunate that things finally sorted out on all fronts and I'm really going. I am really looking forward to this experience. While the Noble Silence, vegetarian meals and lack of connection to all things virtual and physicalhttp://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/08/vipassana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-3452503673725398821Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:46:00 +00002012-08-14T22:46:26.742-05:00sockSweet SpotI know, unimaginative title but there it is.  I was back to work yesterday & today - my foot is none the worse for the wear, uber-achy but nothing utterly unbearable. My back needs to get used to me standing again all day ... oy vey!!!  Beth's sweater is awaiting sleeve measurements so that I can do some maths. Rockefeller is awaiting the Malabrigo Velvet Grapes which Julie has set aside for mehttp://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/08/august-14-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-3365753928852891267Mon, 06 Aug 2012 02:33:00 +00002012-08-05T21:33:40.017-05:00CancerWestknitsSweetSpotMalabrigosurgeryDropsknittingRockefellerI have been knitting but also taking some time to just enjoy my last week or so of time off and the absolutely fabulous weather we've been having. Granted, it's been quite warm some days but that sure beats chilly & rainy!! It's Summer and I love it!!! I spent my entire Friday knitting and ripping, let's call it swatching, doing some serious maths to make sure that my 36g of orange would http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/08/one-wing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-2289564970855849441Sat, 28 Jul 2012 06:28:00 +00002012-07-28T08:02:44.576-05:00 Today's clue for the Rockefeller Mystery KAL from Westknits was just over 4 hours of knitting ... I'm not generally much of a fan of the look of a corrugated-type ribbing but this suits the design. A few people have posted pictures of Radio City Music Hall in the Rockefeller Centre and a few of the symbols outside of it that appear to be the inspiration for this design. Without http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/07/rockefeller-clue-3-spoiler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15589400.post-5998404828815761925Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:01:00 +00002012-07-23T12:10:02.567-05:00GarnstudioWestknitsSweetSpotZarafamilyDropsK1bRockefeller Beth's Drops 85-11, front Well, last night was blocking night. I really do enjoy blocking - seeing what you've knit transform and unfurl into what it's meant to be. Westknits Rockefeller Clue 2 I also swatched for a new strip for my next SweetSpot afghan. It's Family Pendragon, Fae Lite colourway. I'm not sure if I am going to have an official Ravellinic Games project ... I have http://whatswanniettaknittingtoday.blogspot.com/2012/07/block-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wannietta Kirkpatrick)0