Friendship

I was reading a post over at Mummy Mayhem which revolved around friendship & it got me thinking about my friends. Not that I have that many. In fact I don't have any that live close to where I live. I'm not complaining or anything but some times I do wish that I had a female friend that lived nearby that I could visit for the occasional cuppa & a chat but that ain't gonna happen any time soon.

As I said the post got me thinking about friends. I would be lucky to say that I had maybe a half a dozen close friends. Maybe even less really if I think about it. But the two that always pop into my head when I think of friends are Madtrekkie* & Diva* There's hardly a day that goes by that I don't think of them. The Spirit Sisters that I was destined to meet.

Madtrekkie & I have been friends since Primary School. We met when we were in Grade 3 (& we were gleams in our Daddy's eyes - well I'd like to think that). We went to the same High School and eventually to the same College. Once school was over, before the average person got a computer, we used to write to each other all the time. Thank goodness there was the old snail mail to keep us in touch with one another. I used to love receiving a letter in the post from Madtrekkie.
Now we keep in contact via email & facebook. How things have changed since we first met. I ♥ Madtrekkie!!

Now Auntie Diva (as the boys call her) is one special, lovable Spirit Sister. I truly believe we were destined to meet one another. Now we have never met in person (at least not yet but maybe one day) and that's okay. The way we can talk with one another I don't think that it matters that we have never met face to face. I feel just as close to my Diva as if she was one of my 'real' sisters if not closer. We talk more to one another than my actual sisters & I talk. A little sad really but they are busy with their own lives.
I am so grateful that both Diva & I have psoriasis (P). If it wasn't for that fact I don't think we would've ever met one another online in a support group. Having P has been a blessing in so many ways & a curse in others.

Diva & I may not share the same type of history that Madtrekkie & I do but I love ♥ her just as much. They are both there for me when I truly need someone to talk to or to even have a little whinge with.

There truly is nothing like having a couple of really good girlfriends. Even if neither of them live near me they are there no matter what. I ♥ ♥ ♥ my girlfriends

*Not their real names, affectionate nicknames.

Lots of Finished Objects

I know I have been posting a lot of knitting & crochet stuff of late but that's what I have been doing a lot of recently.

Here's some pics of the finished objects I've made over the past month or so.


New outfit for my brand spanking new great-great nephew Zavier Blake.


More stuff for Zavier


these are sooooo teeny but they will be too big for Zavier he was 8 weeks prem.


my first ever crocheted ripple scarf


another scarf - not sure I like the wool


beanies for charity


my first ever teddy that I knitted

Knitting Check List

I was reading Karen's blog In Knitting News & I just had to borrow (use) this. Many thanks Karen. I'm all for lists at the moment not that I ever really complete them.

Bold for stuff you’ve done, italics for stuff you plan to do one day, and normal for stuff you’re not planning on doing.

Afghan I've made plenty of these
I-cord never heard of it
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch we call it stocking stitch here but you would be hard pressed not to use it at some point
Socks: top down -not really interested in knitting socks
Socks: toe-up
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff up
Mittens: Cuff down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting - not even sure what that is
Participating in a KAL
Sweater Several over the years.
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with bananafiber yarn
Domino knitting (=modular knitting)
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting Yes
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles
Baby items
Knitting with your own handspun yarn
Slippers
Grafitti knitting: knitting items on or to be left on the street
Continental knitting
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns yes & I'm quite good at them too
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit
Knitting to make money Not that I made money I just charged for the wool
Button holes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Household items: dishcloths, washcloths, tea cosies…
knitting socks- or other small tubular items- on two circulars
Dying with plant colours
Knitting items for a wedding
Olympic knitting
Knitting with someone else's hand-spun yarn
Knitting with dpns
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a living
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks
Knitting art
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener BO
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching
Long Tail CO
Entrelac Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with selfpatterning/selfstriping/variegating yarn
Stuffed toys LOVE
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewellery Knitting with synthetic yarn
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for premmies
Tubular CO
Freeform knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mitts/armwarmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting - no idea what that is
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets i
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair - I get enough cat hair on my clothes without knitting with it
Hair accessories
Knitting in public

Poem - A Good Read

Another poem from Lisa via email through the Knit4Charities group. Thanks again Lisa. I think this one really sums me up quite well.

A Good Read.
It started out so innocently,

My small pattern collection.

How it ended up so large,

I have no recollection.

First I needed some for babes,

Then toddlers and their toys

Then I needed some for men,

As well as girls and boys.

Then there were the doilies,

Tea cosies, socks and mittens.

Then there were the New Age books

With these patterns I was smitten.

All these patterns were such fun.

Then I thought, just one for me,

Then my conscience grew a bit

So I collected for charity.

I have so many pattern books

They really are my obsession.

So when I'm gone- don't get a shock,

You've heard my true confession.

You're welcome to come and have a browse.

I could stand as Auxiliary

To the only place you'd find more booksAnd that's The State Library.

Tink, Tink, Tink!

I just love the poems that are shared in the knit4charities group that I belong to. Here's one that was sent in today. Thanks Lisa for sending it in.
If you are handy with a hook, knitting needles or even a sewing machine & would like to donate some things for the needy please join the K4C yahoo group. This group is based in Australia but we do have some overseas members who love to donate in their local area. Plus the members are super-friendly & very helpful.

Tink, Tink, Tink!

Very carefully, stitch by stitch

I'm tinking and I'm tinking

Yes thats knitting backwards

I guess I wasn't thinking.

I could have frogged, thats ripped it,

Off needles and just pull.

Then sit for ages patiently,

Rewinding all that wool.

Those fancy yarns are fanciful

And all the rage you know.

But the stitches are so hard to see,

So one by one, back I go.

I finally get to the trouble spot

Relieved I've reached the place.

Now start again, I must slow down,

Its knitting.... not a race.

Nekkid Me!

Not that I am one for wearing make-up. In fact I hardly ever wear it and when I do my kids think I look funny. But golly gosh I didn't think I looked that tired & old until I took a couple of photos just now. Man oh man I need to start wearing make-up more often lol
Now you know what I look like. Kind of scary.
Thanks for convincing me to take part Trish




Bloggers all over the globe are going make-up free today & sharing their photos with you.
This was inspired by Jodie over at Mummy Mayhem.

"The K-nitting Song - Fraggle Rock"

It's neat and it's sweet.
It's a ding dong treat,
Knittin' socks for little feet.
Just sittin' with your knittin' all day long.

You know, knittin's friendly,
And knittin's fun.
Knittin's good for everyone,
And that is why we sing this knittin' song.

Well it's knit one pearl two.
What's a Doozer gonna do,
With a gol-darn,
Ball of yarn?
It's stitch three drop four.
Pitch that knittin' out the door right now.

There's a green, there's a red.
There's a knot in my thread.
A knitter needs his noggin read,
So don't come 'round and speak to me of yarn.

You can k-nit all day and k-nothin' fits.
'Cause only k-nitwits like to k-nit,
And k-nittin' k-needles just ain't worth a darn.

Well it's knit one pearl two.
What's a Doozer gonna do,
With a gol-darn,
Ball of yarn?
It's stitch three drop four.
Pitch that knittin' out the door right now.

My New Stash

Angus & I went shopping in Spotlight today. They had 25% off all wool, yarns & accessories. I didn't spend quite as much money as I expected too but I'm really happy with what I bought.

We also went to Big W and bought a few skeins there too. Hey when you have the urge to add to you stash of wool why stop at one store?

I also got a new pattern book with some really cute toys & other small things to make. It looks like a great (and possibly quick) way to use up some of the scraps I have left over.