tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:35:42 +0000A lot of knitting, a little bit of life.http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Suzette)Blogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8914924575379470714Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:42:00 +00002008-08-12T21:43:21.323-04:00It worked! You'll find me here:http://edgardelila.wordpress.comCome on and join me.http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/08/on-move.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-5548455141686107834Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:31:00 +00002008-08-12T17:46:14.267-04:00I was going to post on how I spent my summer holidays (besides losing myself in the Versus Tour France broadcasts.)I was going to tell you about leaving a meeting on Monday with the profound realization that my job no longer suits me.I was going to try and explain why I'm thinking about jumping ship, moving to Wordpress, and changing the name of my blog, despite technical difficulties.But now, http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-was.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-1561346828170348550Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:32:00 +00002008-06-29T22:16:01.042-04:00There's a pile of work sitting beside. Work work, not fun work like knitting. I've had to cancel two holidays days at the end of this week and take work home - so I'm frustrated and bitter and stalling. So, while the pile gathers dust, here are some random goings on:1. I have (finally) turned the first corner on the big green shawl. There are two mistakes that won't be obvious to mere mortals, http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/06/random-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-6524548084680623143Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:36:00 +00002008-04-16T22:01:51.085-04:00My Zelda tote arrived today. Actually, she arrived yesterday but nobody was home to receive the package, so she arrived today. And I'm thrilled. Thrilled. I've wanted one of these Offhand Designs bags for eons and lept into action when I realized that the tote was being discontinued. I finally found my tote on a baby bag website - so it's got a vinyl lining instead of fabric - and was able to gethttp://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/04/shes-here-shes-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8797085482692495858Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:27:00 +00002008-04-02T21:34:02.325-04:00I can't believe it's April already. It doesn't make sense to me at all. Where did the first three months of the year go? And why is there still snow on the ground?I've been knitting and, inspired by LS, there are several new projects in the queue, as well as a lovely shawl that I neglected to photograph. Some of the treats included a very small pair of booties and a matching hat, for Naomi's http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/04/time-flies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8596405493064496802Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:44:00 +00002008-03-10T21:02:39.979-04:00I'd tell you about the crazy snowstorm we had this weekend, but that's all anyone is talking about. I will say this - thank goodness we outsource the shovelling!The silver lining (a few of them):My Saturday morning class was cancelled and I had a much needed lie-in, as did the cats (but did they really need an extra 3 hours of sleep?).I finished the pattern (and sample) for the Jo tank. If it http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/03/aftermath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-7160760131301368214Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:48:00 +00002008-03-05T16:31:54.161-05:00I knew there was a storm coming. It wasn't a complete surprise. But when I stood at the front door listening to the ice clicking against the house and staring at the driveway filled with snow, I knew it was going to be a snow day. So I called in "wimpy" and went back to bed. As did the cats. (There was no need for them to call in wimpy, so they just went back to bed.)March has arrived, but http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/03/in-like-lion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-3482877957290613474Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:04:00 +00002008-02-24T17:04:59.842-05:00I've been updating my Ravelry page today and figured I might as well catch up here as well.In addition to the sweaters for my intermediate knitting class:I met the Bunnies who will wear the tiny sweaters:They've taken over Blue's observation spot in the living room and are wondering when the snow will go away. Blue declared her intention to sleep until the grass returned and promptly retreated tohttp://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/02/ive-been-updating-my-ravelry-page-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8882577527287685524Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:10:00 +00002008-02-08T21:15:46.508-05:00I'm still working on little sweaters (think 5-1/2" wide) for my intermediate students. I'm trying to finish one a week (including the finished pattern sheets) until I'm moderately satisfied with the pile. That being said, we're half-way through the first class of 2008 and the knitters have completed their first sweater and started on the Bunny. I have a hunch that my three completed sweaters (andhttp://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/02/avoidance-techniques.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-1975108058834748841Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:09:00 +00002008-01-09T22:18:07.333-05:00More accurately, this is what I haven't been blogging about:Happy new year!http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2008/01/this-is-what-youve-been-missing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-654326412751661631Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:08:00 +00002007-11-11T12:10:16.367-05:00(...and Nana too.)http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/11/remembering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-2017653132198084389Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:29:00 +00002007-10-25T21:49:12.244-04:00Baking for tomorrow's United Way bake sale, knitting a little striped sweater and sipping spicy Chai.The cookies are cranberry, apricot, white chocolate and ginger.http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/10/quiet-evening-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-6861521104136084143Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:32:00 +00002007-10-25T21:47:59.943-04:00Since her move to Montreal earlier this year, LS visits us once or twice a month. It's always a delight to have her around - I think she's more herself now than at any time since Mum's stroke and it's really neat to see that part of her.As I cast on for a new piece, it's not unusual to hear LS call out "That would look perfect with my (insert corresponding garment here)". She's always right and http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/10/ls-was-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8961420204962123917Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:58:00 +00002007-10-25T21:31:54.520-04:00As we were leaving for Mum's curling practice, she said "This is a perfect day to go for a walk in the woods." Her words echoed in my head as I dropped her off at the rink and made my way to the office. I logged in, stared at a presentation I'd been resisting all week, thought about her comment some more, logged out, went home and invited her for a drive.Since a walk in the hills isn't an option http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/10/afternoon-among-leaves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8440425434690923736Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:26:00 +00002007-10-25T21:28:36.030-04:00We came, we saw, we shopped, we got pulled over by a state trooper...http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/10/road-trip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-3354472923805879632Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:34:00 +00002007-10-07T12:36:50.790-04:00The Up Up and Away pattern kit has been posted to the Yarn Forward website. It's also available in-store. The finished size of the shawl is about 56 inches by 36 inches (142 cm by 91 cm). The kit includes two skeins of yarn and the pattern. You will also need one 4.5 mm by 80 cm (US 7 by 32 inch) circular needle, one 3.5 mm by 80 cm (US 4 by 32 inch) circular needle, stitch markers and a http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/10/up-up-and-away-available-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-5283055466995444646Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:12:00 +00002007-10-02T21:20:29.461-04:00Fuzzy Face (hat and scarf) and Up, Up and Away (shawl) - both available at Yarn Forward and Sew On.http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/10/fuzzy-face.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-2695645864569989048Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:13:00 +00002007-09-30T20:29:37.295-04:00I'm here. Just not posting. The soy silk shawl is going well. I've got wool for two more pieces (sigh) and have started a new sweater. So much knitting and just not enough time. I'd gladly knit all day every day...I found the charger for the camera but haven't had time to take photos. It's on my to-do list for this week.I've started my fall run of classes. I teach three classes on Saturdays. It http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/09/ive-got-bug.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-617771367119448370Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:07:00 +00002007-09-08T23:15:28.652-04:00I have sent out an email to my LYS with my very first patterns for sale. I'll drop off the store samples tomorrow. This all feel very strange.(On the running front, I was supposed to be doing a 90 second run/2 minute walk this week, but it's killing me. For whatever reason 60 second run/60 second walk is easier..so that's what I'm doing.)http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/09/theyre-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8648082669902681136Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:40:00 +00002007-09-06T20:53:07.857-04:00Squish fell off something last week and ended up with a gimpy leg. When I first saw her she was dragging her left leg behind her and I launched into full panic mode. After a $100 vet visit and a prescription for 4 days worth of kitty aspirin, I returned home with a very quiet cat. Unless she was shifting her weight onto the left side - and the noises that sounded suspiciously like kitty swears. http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/09/kitty-swears-and-other-adventures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-4175533003704063312Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:28:00 +00002007-08-28T21:35:57.997-04:00The Blue Alpaca Shawl is blocking. I still haven't found the charger for the camera battery (I haven't looked as hard as I could have)..so there are no photos. I'm happy, but not over the top, with the final results. It's not as big as I had hoped, nor is it as square. I'll try it on someone smaller than me to see how it looks - not everyone wants a huge shawl. The border I chose looks great withhttp://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/08/one-more-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-7850605635091080762Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:08:00 +00002007-08-08T21:12:33.437-04:00Misc....so I'm showing her how to post to a blog. I've been busy on the knitting front - sans pictures as I've misplaced the charger for the camera. See how simple it is, LS? (She can't answer...she's gone to get a snack.)http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/08/ls-is-curious.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-8616117049218232997Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:08:00 +00002007-07-14T20:52:10.544-04:00Knitting Camphttp://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/07/scenes-from-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-6370735965471961306Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:44:00 +00002007-07-04T22:50:09.650-04:00Knitting Camp That's five balls of Patons Classic Merino, my in-flight reading, and the book of muses. The tickle trunk and a couple of WIP are tucked away in the suitcase. The Shoalwater Shawl is coming, as is Daffodil.I'm off to camp! See you next week!http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/07/my-bags-are-packed-im-ready-to-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35017754.post-5550505602317989377Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:13:00 +00002007-07-03T18:24:34.000-04:00There are two sleeps left until I leave for knitting camp. I am so excited! My lovely non-knitting friends and colleagues have been so polite when I blather on about four days of knitting. Sigh. If only they understood...I started one of the suggested projects last night. By the time I had finished casting on, I had already made two changes to the pattern. I'm halfway through the 10" body and http://squishyblue.blogspot.com/2007/07/two-sleeps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzette)0