Day 273-365: Pioneers

The Northwest sculpture of "The Pioneers" along the river walk Michigan Avenue bridge.

Day 272-365: It's A Boy!

I love how you cast on for a little baby project and before you know it... your done.


And no I'm not preggers, a co-worker is due fairly soon and why not make up a quick little something;)

Day 271-365: Still Green

But not for much longer...

Day 270-365: Fairy World

It's like you could almost see them hanging out amongst the foliage.

Day 269-365: Tough

I think Halls need to be sucker punched in the gut for putting these "pep" talk slogans on their wrappers. Yeah, it's that kind of day.

Day 268-365: WazDat?

The cat doesn't go outside much and if he does he's got this crazed look on his face.

Day 267-365: YarnCon

Spent the day with friends at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse for a single day of fiber fun.

Day 266-365: New View

Trying to see things from a different view.

Day 265-365: The Discovers

"The Discoverers" sculptural relief panel portrays French explorers Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, and Rene Robert Cavalier-Sieur de LaSalle and Henri Tonti, who explored the Mississippi River.

Day 264-365: Woobie Lamb

A sweet sleepy lamb is my next design in the Woobie series.

Day 263-365: Marilyn

This one's for you Mom.

One of the newest art pieces in Chicago... She really is very stunning. And yes, she has panties on;)

Day 262-365: Flag

Quick walk with a bright sun does you good in the middle of the day.

Day 261-365: Snuggles

One of my husbands "creatures"... I can just hear him now as he places this fierce creature on the board "Here Comes Snuggles!"

Contest Winner!

And The Winner Is...

Looks like it's Darth Knitter!
Whoo-Hoo!!! Just let me know which Woobie is your favorite and I'll send it on over;)

Day 260-365: Paws

Kitty paws all curled up on the couch.

Day 259-365: Picaso

I love Picaso's artwork...and for one of his to be highlighted in Chicago is an even bigger highlight for me. Plus you can slide on this sucker;)

Day 258-365: Water

Love the reflection.

Day 257-365: Miro's Chicago

Joan Miro's sculpture near the Cook County Administration Building. People find it odd, I kinda like it.

Day 256-365: Bird Bath

This little guy was enjoying the water with much enthusiasm.

Blogiversary 5.0

I was sitting back thinking that WOW time is really going by fast. It then hit me that it was my Blogiversary... September 12, 2006 was the first day of many. How things have changed and How excited I am for the next 5 years.

I do wish I had more content...and most days I'm just wishing for an extra hour of sleep. Working full time and designing part-time can take a toll on the knitting content here on the blog. I just hope you stick around because there are things in the works that I'm excited to see taking place and I can't wait to share them with you.

In celebration of my Blogiversary, I'll gift One Woobie Pattern to a lucky winner who leaves a comment on this blog post. Winners will be chosen by the random number generator at midnight September 15th. If your on Ravelry, then leave your Rav Name and if not then your email addy will work too.

Day 255-365: New Rest Spot

This little getaway is located at the base of the AON building. I haven't been here for some time, but I think this might be my newest resting spot. Love the water and the seating area has plenty of shade.

Woobie Monkey Pattern

The Woobie Monkey is ready for danger and adventure!



This curious monkey is number 4 in the series of Woobies... be on the lookout for more to come.

One great thing that I'm loving is working with the Cascade Superwash Sport. It knits up beautifully and with the yarn being a superwash, it gives me peace of mind knowing I don't have to worry about spills and messes.

Size: 14 in / 35.5 cm square blanket

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport (136 yd/124 m, 1.75oz/50g ball), Brown #818: 2 balls, Off White #817: 1 ball

Materials: 32 in / 81 cm - US #3 / 3.25mm circular needle, Set of 5 - US #3 / 3.25mm double pointed needles, 8 stitch markers, waste yarn, size B / 2.25mm crochet hook, poly-fill, embroidery floss and yarn needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4 inch [10 cm] in stockinette stitch. Every knitter’s gauge is unique, so be sure to check.

Day 254-365: Remembering

Will never forget.

Day 253-365: Rocker

She really is just a blur when she has her earbuds in and rockin it out!

Woobie Kitty Pattern

The Woobie Kitty is now ready to cuddle!



This adorable striped orange tabby kitty is number 3 in the series of Woobies... be on the lookout for more to come.

One great thing that I'm loving is working with the Cascade Superwash Sport. It knits up beautifully and with the yarn being a superwash, it gives me peace of mind knowing I don't have to worry about spills and messes.

Size: 14 in / 35.5 cm square blanket

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport (136 yd/124 m, 1.75oz/50g ball), Orange #822: 2 balls, White #871: 1 ball

Materials: 32 in / 81 cm - US #3 / 3.25mm circular needle, Set of 5 - US #3 / 3.25mm double pointed needles, 8 stitch markers, waste yarn, size B / 2.25mm crochet hook, poly-fill, embroidery floss and yarn needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4 inch [10 cm] in stockinette stitch. Every knitter’s gauge is unique, so be sure to check.

Day 252-365: Butterfly

I sat and waited patiently. It makes me so grateful for digital cameras. I would have wasted a full roll on this pretty.

Day 251-365: Wander

I love just walking through the park and so do many others... I did notice that they've upgraded the walking path with thin stone strips verses the gravel. Nice touch Chicago. Nice touch.

Day 250-365: Homework

With the first couple of weeks behind us, we in full swing with homework. She's smiling now, but somehow I don't think she'll be smiling in a few years;)

Day 249-365: Vintage Filter

Loved the visual shot, but it totally lacked color....so I played around with some filters and fell in love with this vintage look.

FO: Earth & Sky

I totally got sucked into the this project. Loved the color pairings that everyone was coming up with and I had hoped that this would be something I could wear come Stitches Midwest.



Pattern: Earth and Sky by Stephen West

Yarn: 1 skein Cosmic Fibers Nefarious Silky Sock in yellow, 1 skein of Dream in Color Smooshy in green and 1 skein of Malabrigo Yarn Sock in red

Needles: US 5 circular needle

Started: August 1, 2011

Finished: August 31, 2011

The first couple of clues in the very beginning did give much progress and that left me scrambling to even finish before September 1st. In the end I love it. I would have liked to have added another color repeat, but I'm happy with the results. It also leaves me with plenty of bits for my left over sock yarn blanket. Whoo-hoo for stash busting!

Day 248-365: Textile

It's amazing what paper samples they have out these days...resembles textiles from foreign countries. Now I have the sudden urge to decoupage.

Day 247-365: Sniff

Taking pictures of my newest Stash Enhancement for staying organized and the cat found this one particularly unique. It's got that fresh from the sheep smell;)

Day 246-365: RoadSafe

 

Not sure why this makes me giggle... perhaps it's the lower RoadSafe logo upside-down.

Day 244-365: Finished

I finished just in time. Phew. Stayed up way to late last night and blocked this little bit of lovely. Can you tell I'm sleepy...