Charles' Lifestyle and Knitting

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2008-12-31T15:55:00.001-08:00

From Our Family, We Wish Everybody Have a Great NEW YEAR!!!
Sorry for long absence! Really sorry to my viewer. Youguys understand my busyness since holiday. I will post more coming 2009 stay return!

MONDAY~Self-portrait!!!

2008-10-25T04:09:00.001-07:00

It was really hot today...Over 90 degree's in California also lil' wind blowing out side. I decide to wear my hand-knit scarf and hang out!

Anyway...Sorry about no post for long time. I been sick for almost three weeks had a bad cold and allergy in my nose. No knitting since last post? Not really truth! Iam knitting on socks. After I get from my otorhinolarynglog, started working on new socks pattern. Just little hits Iam doing this.

Yarn: "Essential" 65% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Donegal.

Color: Flint Tweed

Pattern: "Tesserae" by Anne Anderson at Knitspot
Buy the pattern here: http://www.knitspot.com/knitting_pattern/tesserae-sock-p-94.html

More pic coming soon!

----------------- 90's ROCKS!!! -------------------

"No Rain" by Blind Melon

Fall Style? YES It's Scarf

2008-10-04T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Sorry for not much knitting going this site. I did not much knitting since last summer and finlly I did little project this week. I saw new october's issue of men's fashion magazine, about the style with layering fall scarf. Like does, simple loose knited or weaved scarf round a neck I think it's really stylish and fashionable.

So this week, I did a little project myself knited simple stockinette scarf. I use 13 (9 mm) size need and two skein of texture yarn. Just loosely knit the scarf however you like. It is simple scarf and layering with simple t-shirt. I think just layering with scarf makes really cool homme look.

Both scarf knitted with Classic Elite "Fame" (85% rayon and 15% silk). It's rainning here tonight in CA...It will perfect to layering with jacket tonight.

----------- FeElGoOdSoNg -------------

Ringside - "Tired Of Being Sorry"

Have a Great weeken everybody! C>>>

Inspire into Design

2008-09-26T12:19:00.000-07:00

I am planning to design my own knitwear ( It will be coming soon!) I saw this textile pattern for my sweater inspiration.

Simple line pattern for sweater...I think it's gonna work!

Knitty 2008 Fall Review

2008-09-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

Hey youguys! Sorry for late post. Since last post, my fall class started september and busy working and studying. The fall is here and last week, weather was cool down to 70 in CA. I can feel a fall is finally coming soon. I planning to knitting scarf soon since weather gets colder here can't wait to wear hand knit scarf.

Anyway, on yesterday, I saw Ravery forum on Knitty group, about the fall new pattern. Guess what? Did youguys guess? Finally NEW Knitty fall has published this week.

First of all, same as usual... In my opinion, in this fall issue was beautiful and urban style feel. All the fall patterns are really charming and useful. GO OVER to KNITTY and CHECK OUT THE PATTARN!

(Lift to Right)

Top : “Waves of Grain” by Rosemary Hill
“Twist + Shout” by Robynn Weldon

“Tatiana” by Jaala Spiro

Middle : "Versatility" by Amanda Williams
"OpArt" by Melissa Dominguez

"1840 Night Cap" by Franklin Habit

Bottom : "Slither" by Veronica O’Neil

"Retrofit" by Jesse Loesberg

"Sidewinder" by Susan Dittrich

Top : "Oncloews" by Alexandra Tinsley

"Abrazo" by Laura Nelkin
"Hourglass" by Bev Elicerio

Middle : "Morgan" by Anne Kuo Lukito
"Interlocking Leaves" by Kelly Porpiglia

"Ann Shirley" by SaRi

Bottom : "Mangyle" by Sarah Eisenbraun
"Abby" by Amy R Singer

"Brighton" by Ashley Adams Moncrief

Top : "Maple" by Susan Todhunter
"Hermia" by Alison Green Will
"Laminaria" by Elizabeth Freeman

Middle : "Garden Gate" by Emily Johnson

Bottom : "Kinetic" by Norah Gaughan
"Baroque" by by Janice Kang
"l'illo" by Susan Power

One of my three favorite picks of Knitty fall pattern is "Retrofit" by Jesse Loesberg . I think everbody knows who is Jesse. He is first guy desiger featured in Knitty issues. Many of his design such as famous "Danica" Entrelac scarf, "Halfdome" hat and "Avast" zip-up sweater. You guys can see his blog here at Yarnboy blog.

I really like this simple zip-up sweater. It's dark color on the main body and lighter color on sleeves and necks to shows silmless and sensual feel. Great versatile sweater any time.

Next, "Baroque" by Janice Kang. I Know.. It's sounds like a great pair of stitch pattern for the fall weather, Don't you think? In this fall knitty issue, can't belive there is total four socks pattern in this issue. One of pattern that I think this can also great men socks too. Love the design of cable going on the leg and cable on the end of toes.

Best of last, I think this awesome "Morgan" English driving cap is the hit for this fall knitty issue. It's stylish an any yarns works on this cap. Also it is great thing, cap is knit up in one piece and only requires the most minimal of grafting. Can't wait to cast this hat.

---------------- Feel Good MUSIC--------------------

"Wish" by Kevin Steinman

Also big Think You to Shrile at "Belle of the Ball" podcast for great shout and the musics. Youguys chack out her weekly knittying podcast and music! It is great!

Have a safe and fun week! Bye~

It's my birthday.

2008-08-22T14:43:00.000-07:00

I'm not going to write a about 25 years of my age. That's not how we do things around here. I been to yarn shopping another day that i'll get around to sharing, but for now, let's just party..

1,000 Times by Tahiti 80

What is Bohemian Look?

2008-08-20T15:52:00.000-07:00

In this fall, lot of stylist saying that Bohemian look will be the number one hit for this fall style.

What that means is that trousers tucked into boots, scarves, hats.....Bohemian is a term for being "off-beat, artsy and unusual. The short sweater which ties in front comes crocheted or knited, embroidered, and in satin. Also known as a shrug, the sweater can be worn over a shirt to add texture or warmth on a cooler fall day. Layering and longer camisoles and shirts are also part of the whole bohemian look.

Also in men's fashion, knited sweaters, dressy button-downs, blazers and woven shirts are popular, according to Gap's fall style. Layering and fitted styles, along with fall colors, shape the male wardrobe.

The guys will instead opt for spiritual, John Deer and humorous one-liner tees Striped and solid polos continue to be a very strong trend in popular colors like green, pink, orange, Carolina blue and red. As the weather cools, guys will layer a long-sleeved tee under a short-sleeved polo, tee or button-down shirt.

Also more style will be jacket with jeans, at all times of the day and night. Or sometimes, tux jacket with sweatpants. It's the kind of dressy rocker look you might associate with his close friend.

I think white suit jacket is must have cody thing styling Bohemian look.

Let's SEE Fall 2008 Magazine Review!

2008-08-12T13:49:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! It is almost end of August already..I know you guys are probably thinking a right now finally fall is coming soon! How excited is this.

I got a fall issue from the three of my favorite knitting magazines..Also you guys can check out Knitting Brow's blog, he was talking about the kniting magazine too...if you want to buy yourself. OK lets talk about the fall pattern in the magazines.

My thoughts on FALL pattern from those three knitting magazines are lots of "CABLE"? OMG So much cable patterns in this fall issue. I can see that lots of textures from the cable and stitch are combined into knitwear in simple designs.

Magazine: Interweave Knits

Ovarall Patterns: ***

(* Hate It, ** Ok. *** Like it, **** Love It)

Should I Buy It?: Yes (If you plan to knit a jacket or pullover)

Great articles and well written patterns. I can see that lots of Fall garments for womens. Not only garment, also great pattern for socks, bag and hat. One thing , I hate to see that is no pattern for men's in this fall issue.

Some of pattern I like in Interweave Knit in fall issue:

"Bacchus Socks" by Alice Bell (Left)

"Knotty Or Knice Socks" by Chrissy Gardiner (Right)

I really like a vine pattern on Bacchus socks and Bavarian stitch cable from Kntty Knice socks.

"Backstage Tweed Jacket" by Alina Khasanova

I like it because it's seamless yoke knit in one piece. Also pattern looks like a pine tree on rib in crosses.

"Fresco Fair Isle Mitts" by Pam Allen

Love the geometric pattern with color striped into mitts. I think this will be great gift.

"Zigzag Beeanie" by Dawn Leeseman

Magazine: KnitScene

Overall Patterns: ****

(* Hate It, ** Ok, *** Like It, **** Love It)

Should I Buy It?: Yes (Simple designs and pattern for men too!)

Iam totally love this fall issue! I been talking about the texture on garment..This issue is really focus on fall looks. Love the sweater with nature feel and use of Eco wool.Also talking about selling Knitting on Etsy.

Focus On Style:

- Modern Medieval

- Colorful Outerwear

- Global Knits

Some of Pattern from KnitScene Fall:

"Big Thaw Pullover" by Amanda Berka

I love because it is top down seamless construction. The Yoke price is worked from shoulder to shouder, while short rows shape the sleeve caps.

"Nederland Vest" by Mary Jane Muklestone

It's Argyle pattern middle of the body. Standed knitting is only worked in the body, where the piece is knitted in the round. It's no Fair Isls so easy.

"Riding to Avalon Hoodie" by Connie Chang Chinchio

I love clean-lined hoodie. It's over sized buttons are clustered closely together at the wrist alits and ate crossover neck placket.

Magazine: VOGUE Knitting

Overall Patterns: **

(* Hate It, ** Ok, *** Like It, **** Love it)

Should I Buy It?: NO (Only Mitten Patterns!)

It always very "vogue" magazine in style and photography. I enjoy this artistic and fashion forward approach to knitting. In this fall issue, I really joyed Foliage mitten pattern by famous men wear designer and blogger "Jard". You can read about the pattern in his blog HERE.

Yes this is the Mitten in the front of the cover.

"Follage Mitten" by Jared Flood

I think is really awesome pattern, he combined texture cable into the pattern. He create rustic mood fall in green autumn.

"Potpourri Mittens" by Tanis Gray

Another mittern pattern, I really like the colorwork motifs and fair Isle use.

"Fairisle Dolman" by Jenn Jarvis

I really love the story about how the jacket came out. It's deconstructs a traditional men's ski sweater, turning the fair isle motifs vertical.

"Hooded Pullover" by Mari Muinonen

It's classical from the front, sumptuously swirled on the back..I love she made with Wool-Ease Chunky.

So.... you guys made a decision which fall issue are you going to buy? Hope this fall review help you guys pick out your favorite!

My Favorite MIXTAPE !!!

2008-08-04T21:31:00.000-07:00

I saw this at Robbie's Blog.....

1. Damien Rice - Delicate
2. Howie Day - Perfect Time of Day
3. Chad Perrone -Reinvent
4. Shane Alexander - Amsterdam
5. Dave Barnes - Until You
6. City and Colour - Save Your Scissors
7. Pinback - Fortress
8. Matt Wertz - Carolina
9. Long Wave - Wake Me When It's Over
10. Royksopp - Remind Me
11. Phoenix - Victim Of The Crime
12. Jason Mraz - The Remedy

Enjoy!

Music by DJ Charles

Summer FEVER!!!

2008-07-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

Youguys wanna see what did I got from the mailmen today?

Last week, I was looking at the Franklin's Panoticon(Youguys already know who is Franklin..Funny cartoonist, knitter and photographer) blog, I really happy to see his new sock yarn colorway is came out. The color way is called "Fanklin's Panoticon" from Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock!I ordered at WEB'S(It's sold out!) online last weeken, and got my yarn delivered by my sweet mailman today.

I really like the colorway of Franklin's yarn and it's remind me of hot summer afternoon at beach. It's 112 degree in Californa right now, where I live. I wish go to the beach and swimming in cool water.

You can read about more Franklin's Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock HERE: http://thepanopticon.blogspot.com/2008/06/color.html

Also I got of awesome wave Japanese T-shirt from Public Domain online to show my lil' hot summer look!

-----LeTsGoTrIpToHaWaIi-----

I'm Yours- Jason Mraz

I'm BACK from the Bloging!

2008-07-21T22:03:00.001-07:00

What the hack?

Has it really been that long? I know. Sorry about long absence. I'd like to think that i have been on vacation since my last post, I been gone for almost three months. Although our trip was 4 weeks, just haven't had a chance to post!! Since last post in April, I had a lot of thing change in my life such as finshing school, graduation and other thing busy days since then. Bigist thing I did was traveled with my family.

Let me count... I came to USA in 1995.. OMG it's twelve years already!!! Time goes so fast. I remember that I left with mid-night jet plane on Seoul with tears on my eyes. Since then leaving in the USA..studying, going to school and busy life does lifestyle did forget everything about my old home.

Anyway, long time ago my parents promised me if I finshed the school then going the the korea for vacation. So this was finally happen! This was first time as family going to Korea..I was really sad(why I think that?), joy and happy. We had really fun in korea. We stay for almost four weeks, the trip was goes so fast. The weather was really hot in korea like a we are in jungle, sticky and unpleasent. But we met our relatives and saw my lovely grandmother. We had areally good trip.

Some of pic I took from Korea trip. Youguys can visit my Flickr see more pic I took.

We left the LAX on June 23 on monday mid-night plan. You can see my excited expression. My brother and mom also escited moment in the plane.

Next day, I went to Korean royal palace called "Kyung Buk Kung". The place that King and Queen lived. The place is really cool and huge I what live like a king someday. Also you can see the royal performance played on back ground.

Really cool chimey inside of the palace. It's decorated with 12 thing that king and queen prayed for longer life.

Me and my brother posing on frount of the Korean National folk museum.

This was taken from the traditional folk village in seoul called "Namsangol Hanok." Lots Korean traditional house there to see. It is located in main street of seoul called "Mung Dong" I saw lot of people visiting the village.

This house was Dr.. Kim's house..He was one of member of royal family. The house was fancy and big.

Me watching a traditional Korean jar. I saw somthing inside of the jar. It was demostrated Korean traditional soybean paste and red pepper paste inside of the does jar.

And traditional Korean grinder on the back. I tried the grinder it was really hard. I dont know how old day people use this to gain the rice. Such impossible!

On "Mung Dong" street, me and my bro when to tea house. I was drinking papaya black tea. It was really good and wish had a buy the tea.

We went to sea side, east side of korea, called "Ju men Jin" We bought a dry squid, shrimp and fish to bring at home. The sea was really beautiful and love the saltys smell.

On the way back from sea-side, we find the great place to took a pic. The water was clear and scenery was wonderful

This place we went to called "Hansan" island. It was rainning that day. We could not see whole island view. Also we ride cable car.

Me and my bro eatting ice-creme at "Mong Dong" street. (It was really hot and dry day..one thing I hate come to the korea)

Just shopping at the Mong Dong street. Also on Mong Dong street, there was famous old catholic church we went to also.

Last day in "Sam Chang Dong" meeting with my cousin. Sam Chang street has a little cute shop and art gallery there to see.

We are in "Youg Ju" temple in Hwa Soon area. It was really interesting temple, has a crazy stone buddha statue.

Took a self pic in famous temple in Korea, "Bulguk" temple. You can see the how big is statue is. Kyung-ju is area that has alot of old remains such as Bulguk temple.

And Knitting News.....

On three month vacation happen plus there really hasn't been much knitting going on. I seriously have only started knitting again this week, probably about two nights ago. but, i am proud to say that i DID get some knitting done while on my trip...although i don't have photos to prove it i was able to knit on planes, and in our hotel! You can see two socks I been working on the trip.

I just finshed one side of socks, need to finshed second one.

Left: Yarn Over Cable socks by Charlene from Sensational Knitted socks book. Yarn - REGIA Silk Color #13905

Right: Escalator Sock by Ruth Greenwald. FREE Pattern at Raverly
Yarn - My hand-dyed superwash yarn in "sweet pea"

I will promise to keep blogging often! And really sorry for along waitting! I hope youguys have a great weeken and Happy Knitting to you all!

Friday Still-Life 040408 : Top of My Bookcase

2008-04-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

Guess what? Youguys asked what's on my top of bookcase?

YES...lot of UFO! You can see lot of brushes and UFO are in my handmade ceramic vases and bowls. Also my hand-dyed yarn for sock knitting class for next month. It will be simple socks. I must start kntting a socks otherwise it will be big trouble.

I dont think it is not a beautiful pic as other blogger, but it is cute to see stuff on top of my bookcase. You can see my Luna Moth lace shawl on the blue bowl, still working on since last year scream me to finsh me. It looks depress totally.

Also on the corner, Cherry Tree Hill socks yarn is crying out loud for cast on pair of socks. How depressing is this!

And I cast on "Escalator Sock"(Free Pattern at Ravelry)With REGIA "Silk Color". It's coming along GREAT and I have to finsh soon as my mom's b-day gets here. I just need to knit the gather stitch all the way from the toes!

-------------- GaThEr'RoUnD, ---------------

"Listen Up!" by Gossip (BTW..She is Crochet on the music video)

MY SHOP FINALLY OPEN! Come and Check It Out!

2008-04-01T22:29:00.000-07:00

Youguys been long time waitting, Iam mean finally Etsy shop is open today! My Shop is "Cool Buddha Tonic" - Remind of old world...ZEN Like...

I am selling my handmade hand dyed card, paper beads stitch marker and other paper goodies!

HERE IS THE MY ETSY WEBSITE:

"COOL BUDDHA TONIC"

Thank You for Visiting!

SPT: 032708 I need a Remedy!

2008-03-26T20:41:00.000-07:00

I need a Remedy....
Can you tell?

I know... Youguys been thinking! I bought more yarn. Iam king of stash buster. YES That's me! These lil'(More lovely yarn) yarn came this tuesday. You can see my smile on the pic....I think iam in LOVE! Love with the yarn. Since buying so much socks yarn lately, been thinking I NEED AREMEDY! not love.....from does socks yarn. I can't stand buy more socks.

I also been shopping at "Etsy"! Robbie also buying lot of stuff....AHAHAH We are crazy shopper here. Iam falling in love since taking a shower with does handmade soap. Does handmade by one of Etsy seller "TWIG" by Siouxsan. Does her handmade soap in my faves forever! Its so soft and made with pure oilve and coconut oil.... it's rich lather and used any over the entire body. It's smalls great and cheap (Can't bid the price! Price per bar is $3)! Go and buy some for your warm bath.

For Long Waiting! Finally...Updating my Etsy shop:

My handmade card ready to go good home. Does are hand made myself using indian paper with REAL used postage stamp around the world. CHECK OUT my shop "Cool Buddha Tonic" on opening DAY April 1 st. So come over and buy some Cool items!

Also does are my 100% handmade past paper pack will be on my shop. Come and buy them! Past paper pack will be great for scrapbook and other craft for youguys wish to make! Paste Pack Available in "Zen", "Passon" and "Pure".

Did youguys wondering what socks yarn I am holding? Does are New SPRING color from yarn "Felici" by Knit Picks. It looks so yummy don't you think? The color on the left are "Dakota" and on right is "Gelato".

Hope everybody have a great week!

----------- ReMeDy I rELly NeEd --------------

"The Remedy"(I won't Worry...) by Jason Mraz

U is for Unmatched Sock

2008-03-20T17:55:00.000-07:00

I know...My leg is hairy! Please excuse my hair! HA HA HA Just let you guys know, I finally finish knitting a one side of socks, two different color of socks yarns. YES! It's about my unmatch sock. I think It's kinda cool to wear two different socks wearing each side. Don't you agree?

Feel like a danceing with does unmatch sock! How fun is this!/// Like a virgin touched for the very first time// How funny! This song was in my head all day long.

I was wearing unmatched socks with my jean...took some radom pic with different angle! How cool is that? Should I say Socks porn? What a master piece!

Sould I say socks porn? My sexy legs and foots! OK Iam going over to my comfy chair, grab does DPN start cast on my another side of socks! SEE YA! KNIT HARD~

---LeTs WeAr CoMfY SoCks AnD DaNcE---

"I'd Rather Dance With You" by Knigs Of Convenience

Iam on GUIDO'S PodCAST!

2008-03-17T21:15:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody!

Just let you know IAM ON GUIDO'S "It's a Purl, Man" Two Year Pod-O-Versary LIVE episode! Go and Listen!

You can hear my voice end of the cast before David Reidy.

He is drawing for lot’s of good stuff...Please listen to his show for information about the drawing. Also Kat at "Let’s knit 2gether" has some video of the show being put together. Go and watch her too!

SPRING IS COMING! Knitty is HERE!

2008-03-14T01:51:00.000-07:00

Hey youguys! It's finally Friday is today. OMG It was long week and we made it! FINALLY spring is almost HERE. Since CA weather was really crazy here, over 89 degrees and getting really hot. Speaking of spring near by the corner, I saw alot of flowers are start to blooming on the streets and i was excited be go out,play and fun!( I sound like a little kids! HAHAHA)

Ok I what to start this post by poem by Archie Greenidge.

"Spring" by Archie Greenidge

Spring is life

Spring is hope

So is love and happiness.

Spring renews.

Without spring,

Life is for lorn.

Spring is nostalgia

after bitter storm.

Put spring in your heart.

Why me talking about the spring?

On monday, I saw one of post at Ravery forum on Knitty group. it was about the new pattern. Guess what? Did youguys guess? Finally NEW Knitty Spring has published this monday.

First of all, same as usual... In my opinion, in this spring issue was beautiful and pretty. All the spring patterns are really charming. GO OVER to KNITTY and CHECK OUT THE PATTARN!

(Lift to Right)

Top : “Yosemite” by Andee Steinman

“Emma's Unmentionables” by Lee Juvan

“Charm Shrug” by Marjorie Brigham

Middle : "Spirogyra" by Lynne Vogel

"Mosey" by Susan Power

"Laminaria" by Elizabeth Freeman

Bottom : "Nob Hill" by Ashley Adams

"Salto" by Rebekkah Kerner

"Talia" by SweaterBabe

Top : "Posey" by Lisa Kay

"Jaden" by Ruby Lo

"Honeycomb" by Sarah Castor

Middle : "An american in China" by Gryphon Perkins

"Lace Ribbon" by Veronik Avery

"Marjorie" by Emily Johnson

Bottom : "Paw Cozy" by Michelle Malach

"Juju" by Kendra Nitta

"Brighton" by Lee Juvan

One of my favorite pick of Knitty spring pattern is "Lace Ribbon Scarf" by Veronik Avery. I think every knows who is Veronik Avery is. She is famous knit-wear desiger also know as her style of vintage knit-wear. Youguys can see her mostly recent book "Knitting Classic Style"- you know what iam talking about.

It is really great lace scarf pattern for wear outside of lighter cardigan. Same as usual, her classic vintage style, focus on old Norwagan pattern.

Youguys can see this lovely lace on this spring scarf. Another way youguys can use silk or hamp yarn instand of wool (Pic on sample). It will be really pretty and cool to wear for spring weather.

---------------- Feel Good MUSIC--------------------

"Sparks" by Norwagon artist - Royksopp

*elegant Grown Up * + *Lavazza Espresso Coffee* = Relaxing Moment *w*

HAVE a Great Ralaxing Weeken everybody!

TSP: 030608 ORNAGE Edition

2008-03-06T18:02:00.000-08:00

Youguys don't know, I like Orange color. I know. Its' sounds crazy! I was dancing crazy with my awesome Opal orange yarn, when I was alone. Can you tell? Like Robbie did...he also dance around the house, when he was alone.

How funny is that!

I just took a pic in the morning with my half drinked hazelnut cream coffee and my favorite artist "Frankenthaler" Print book. You can tell why I like a orange...even I took a pic with the orange paper.

If youguys don't know who is Helen Frankenthaler; She is one of famous woman printer and artist in 20th centrury. Born in New York in 1928, Helen Frankenthaler first studied with Rufino Tamayo at the Dalton School. At Bennington College, Vermont, 1945-49, she received a disciplined grounding in Cubism from Paul Feeley, though her own instincts lay closer to the linear freedom of Arshile Gorky and the color improvisations of Wassily Kandinsky's early work.

In 1950 the critic Clement Greenberg introduced her to contemporary painting. During that summer, she studied with Hans Hofmann in Provincetown, Massachusetts. In 1951 Adolph Gottlieb selected her for an important New Talent exhibition, and she had her first one person show in New York later that year.

The work of Jackson Pollock proved the decisive catalyst to the development of her style. Immediately appreciating the potential, not fully developed by Pollock, of pouring paint directly onto raw unprimed canvas, she thinned her paint with turpentine to allow the diluted color to penetrate quickly into the fabric, rather than build up on the surface. This revolutionary soak-stain approach not only permitted the spontaneous generation of complex forms but also made any separation of figure from background impossible since the two became virtually fused a technique that was an important influence on the work of other painters, particularly Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland.

I like her colors and idea of color playing she uses in her print. Because it's simple color youguys can see on the bottom...red, green, orange and blue. Her style of concept-raw color makes simplification.

Also great book to see brain storming some of idea, combine does colors works and print into kntting. The title of the book is "Frankenthaler-THE WOODCUTS" by Juddith Goldman. If your knitter, it is good book to have on your shalf.

"SAVAGE BREEZE" 1974

"EAST AND BEYOND WITH ORANGE" 1937-74

"TRIAL PREMONITION" I-III 1974-75

"CEDAR HILL" 1983

"ESSENCE MULBERRY" 1977

------- Sesame Street - "orange sings Carmen"-------

It's really cute! injoy...

Sunday Self-Portrait and NEW Stash~AND BIG NEWS!

2008-03-01T22:10:00.000-08:00

So Sorry youguys! I been really sick for more then two weeks. Sorry youguys for long absence! Thank you so much for everybody who comment on my last post about my sickness...Thanks you Alots! Iam finally OK right now. Starting this post, I have a so much to talk about today. First thing, I been missed posting thursday self-portrait since two weeks..Here is the my self-portrait sunday morning I took today.

You can see my face got swelled..because of really horrible cold going around in here in CA. I took a pic with wearing my cool T-shirt I got from online. Just what to show youguys my new T-shirt..HAHAAH I was so jealous about Robbie's NEW owl T-shirt he got it from his exchange with his friend. Thats why I got mine! Robbie I hate you!(No I love you!) HAHAHAh

I got it from online T-shirt company called "Option-g," has been my favorite online store long time. It is really great because they are supporting local Artist. Like a painter and desiger. You can see their t-shirt design from all local artist..I really recommend to everybody.

Anyway, I missed Stitch West last weeken, because of my horribe cold. Looking at does Mike's(youguys know him as one of podcaster "Y-Knits") pic on Flickr,I really what to cry aloud! I called one my friend, when to Stitch West. She told me it was great event and she speant $500 for yarn and books..O My Gods Iam regreting totally and I missed huge knitting event in this year.

Since I been missed going to Stitch West, I been treating myself buying and ordering lot of stuffs. Youguys wnat see what I got?

I ordered chart keeper at Knipicks. Since was arrive, I been useing is all weekend..It is such great helper to keeping the lace chart(loop shawl lace chart iam using) Youguys understand What i meant useing does sticky post-it.

Treeking XXL Color#131 Socks yarn i got if from Raverly seller for $8

Opal 'Tutto" color #150 tiger color also I got from one of Raverly seller

So hard to find LANA GROSSA Melienwet "Bosco" color #3514

I finally brought a LORNA'S LACE "Shepherd Sock" NEW colorway from 2008, called "Edgewater" I been waitting to since beganing of the year...Finally brought at one ebay store seller "Emtnestr," Gruperina(youguys know her...great knitter) been buying LL there ..alway great price on LL socks ayrn and both skien for $20! Great deal!

In my LYS having a sell...I got really great new from 2008 Pltmouth "Happy Feet" color #3 192 yd each. It is really soft superwash and Nylon yarn! Iam peting it right not.

And lost of list, Koigu "KPPPM"

I dont know why I been buy such huge amount of socks yarn. Youguys remember my socks yarn stash...It was 80 pairs of socks a yarn. Yek! Adding this new socks yarninto my old stash..It will be 100 pairs of socks yarn soon! O my god...How that happen? I really need to stop buying more socks yarn.Maybe? I dont know..Hahahah

I also brught a "Toe Up Socks Tutorial" from my friends "Charles." You guys know him as "Stitch-stud" his podcast "Stitch Stud and His Bride.." He just release really easy(So much easyer then Wendy's toe up tutorial). It's pic by pic toe up sock tutorial in his Podcast site. He is charging $4.55 in US by paypal on his right side bar. So go over and buy some!

*BIG NEWS:

Yesterday night, Theresa from "Knitting Time Together" interviewed us forNEW eposide of her "Kntting Round Table"(if you guys heard her podcast before..will know) me(Myself), Guido from "It's a Purl Man!" and Charles from "Stitch Stud and His Bride" three guy video and podcaster together! Finally She record me once again! She have to do lot of editting so, planning to release on next weeken. Check out our interview next week, see what you think.

Have a great Sunday everybody! Knit HARD~

Little Break~

2008-02-27T00:29:00.000-08:00

Sorry Youguys! I been sick for almost two weeks..since last weeken. I got really horrible cold...stay home in bad! Iam little better this week, I will be back in END OF
WEEK.

STAY RETURN!~
(Another new Video CAST COMING SOON!)

Love..
Charles

Knitting Video Cast #7 "NEW Spring Men's Knitwear Review"

2008-02-18T03:14:00.000-08:00

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In this Episode #7, I will be talking about the guy knitting... men's Spring Fashion and patterns also yarn choose!

Announcement:

NEW Kntting Podcast came out last week!

- "YKnit" by Stephen(Hiz KNITS) and Mike(Sockstopus)

Check Out at http://www.yknit.com/ and download!

Great to have another men kntting podcast!

- "BarknKnit" by Natalie(Bark n Knit)

Check Out at http://www.barknknit.mypodcast.com/

If youguys like a dogs and Knithing..This is great podcast for you!

She explains herself as "The Crazy Dog Lady!"

Spring Men's Knitwear Preview:
Some of pic is from the 2008 spring runway fashion show.

Talking about Men's Knitwear in Spring 2008:

- Color: Black and White

- Classic Cardigan with layering button shirt underneath.

- Simple lighter v-neck sweater, white T-shirt layering.

- Simple Stockinette knit sweater stylized with two or three buttons on side of shoulder and neck.

- Vest: Stirp, black and white matching with jacket.

- Shorter waist line of shirt.

Book Review for Men's Spring Pattern:

Left: "Knitting for Him"

27 Classic Projects to Keep Him Warm

by Martin Storey & Wendy Baker.

Right: "Rialto" by Debbie Bliss

"Marco" Cable Vest by Debbie Bliss

Cable and rib matching with color of button.

Pattern is from the "Rilato" supporting yarn for "Rilato"

"Ribbed Cardigan" by Wendy Baker

Classic Cardigan with two side pockets(Knit with lighter wight yarn)

Pattern is from the "Kntting for Him" by Rowan Book

Close Up of Ribbed Cardigan

Yarn Choice: Great yarn for men's Spring Knitwear!

"Rialto" by Debbie Bliss

100% Extrafine Merino Wool

Weight: DK

Approx. 116 yds/50g

Needle: US 5

The yarn is washable and came out Spring 2007 by Debbie Bliss

Indie-Music Recomendation:

*Music on the back ground

Song: "Hey, Love" & "Fallin's Easy"

Artist: Brock Hillman

Album: Where I've Always Been

From: L.A., California

Catalog: Acoustic, Folk

Thank You for watching!

Self-Portrait FRIDAY!

2008-02-15T04:00:00.000-08:00

"HAHAHA...OMG! IT TOO HOT"

Too Hot to wear my hand

knit scarf friday. It is

89 degrees right now and

I was really what to wear

my hand knit scarf! SAD~~

*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: It's gonna be my BIG

NEW Episode #7 "Kntting video cast" on

Monday! In this new episode, I will be

talking about new spring men's fashion

in knitwear, pattern, yarn and other

info about the kntting! STAY RETURN!

and check out my new video next week!

V is For Valentine's Day Cookie!

2008-02-13T01:02:00.000-08:00

Martha Stewart saved my Valentine Day again!

Hey everybody! It's Valentine day weeks. I mean this Thursday! Guessing everybody got there gift for husbands or wife and love one. For my personal life, I dont have a boy-friend in my age of 24..really sad stay home and knitting. Since last two year, I been making a Valentine cookie to give out to my friends. Everytime I make does cookies, came out really great! In this post, I am going to share with youguys my favorite Valentine heart cookie recipe!

It's been trying Martha's Valentine day heart cookie for two year, I really love her recipe. It came out perfectly every time. I know Martha always says "IT'S GOOD THINGS!" Thats fucking truth! She is queen of under cooking and everything. This cookie recipe is from the Martha's "Good Things" (you can see the pic on the top) check out at amazon. It is such great book to have everybody's home. It has lot of info about the basic kinchen and living houehold ideas and project. You can see the book pic of cookie on top, its lovely and decorated with royal icing and colored suger.

It is really simple and easy suger cookies recipe. HERE is how to make a heart cookie!

Heart Suger Cookies

4 cups Sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 pound (2 stick) unsalted butter

2 cups suger

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla or freash lemon juice and zest

1. a large bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder.

2. Use an electric mixer or by hands to cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.

3. Add flour mixture: mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in Vanilla or lemon juice and zest. Wrap dough in plastic: Chill for 30 minutes.

4.Heat oven 325degree. On a floured surface, roll dough into thin(1/8in) thickness. Use heart shape cookie cutter, cut out hearts. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; refrigerate until firm, 15min. Bake 8 to 10min, until edges just start to brown. Cool on wire racks; decorate with royal icing.

This is Martha's famous icing! It is really awsome! I add food coloring to decorat like a heart. Here is recipe for royal icing!

Royal Icing

2 large egg whites, or more to thin icing

4 cups sifted confectioner's suger (powder suger)

Juice of 1 whole lemon

3 drop glycerin(*Optional: Available at drugstore)

1. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry.

2. Add suger, lemon juice and glycerin (If using).

3. Beat for 1 minute more.

4.If icing is too thick, add more egg white,

if it is too thin, add more sugar.

*Note: Raw eggs should not be used in fool for pregnant women, babies and young child or anyone has whose health is compromised.

This is pic of cookie is drying on the cookie sheet. It's pretty dont you think? Some of heart I add colored suger for add little touch.

Yum! It's DONE!!! The cookie came out really cute!

I packed each of bag with heart cookie and tie the ribbon! I think my friends will be love it! I hope youguys have a great Valentine's day with your love one and make some heart cookie each other!

LOVE this Simple Crochet Scarf!

2008-02-07T21:23:00.000-08:00

Since last post, I got so sick and tired of knitting a "Loop Shawl"-youguys already know what I am talking about.. I just finsh little mindless project last weekend..introduce "Weaved Blue River" crochet scarf.

Pattern: "Weaved Blue River" Scarf (My Own)

Yarn: "Shamrock" by Knitpicks Color: Reilly

Almout: Three Skein and little leftover

Needle: Size "J" Susan Bates Crochet Hook

Pattern Notes: Just simple scarf with made my own. I cast on 23 chain, make two chain then double stitch one row and next two row single stitch. Repeat does stitch ontil length of the scarf I what. Then I added classic scarf fringe. Just great mindless project.. I named this "Weaved Blue River" scarf because it looks like a ciassic vintage weaved scarf..remind me ofcold night blue rive.

I took a pic with my handmade bowl to match with new scarf.

And pic of me wearing the scarf I made. I add little cool button to make more stylish to wear it outside.

Me and my scarf! Scarf looking great!

And other pic with my scarf!

Knitting Video Cast Episode #6 "Not SO NEW YEAR" and Update!

2008-02-01T17:27:00.001-08:00

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So sorry about the no video casting for a while! Almost five month? I been busy finshing my school and taking alots of classes. Iknow..It's too long! Anyway, I hope youguys had a great new years..that's why I name this sixth episode for "Not So New Year" because it is already February post and Iam late!

- New Socks Yarn Review:

"Sock It to Me 4 Ply" by Elann.com Collection

755 Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon / 229 yards

Really great yarn(Feel so soft) and irresistible price. It is really cheap only $2.30 per skein. Compare to the same yarn as Knitpicks "Essential" sold for $3.29. It is same yarn and same yardage. But Elann yarn is $1 cheaper then Knitpick! What a great deal! Go over and get some great socks yarn for your stash!

- Talking about Winter 07 / Spring 08

"KnitScene" Magazine:

In this Special Interweave "Knitscene" magazine, editor Lisa Shroyer creat whole host of layering pieces that will work in all types of fibers in this issue. Lot of great design a for great winter and spring project in this issue, such as jacket, tote, sock and great designer Katie Himmelberg's knitwears. Does three projects on the bottoms are the best designs in this new issue.

"American Safari Hoodie" by Amy King

Yarn:"New Tweed" by Tahki Yarn

"Phiaro Scarf" by Kayie Himmelberg

Yarn: "Oasis" by Southwest Trading Company

"Organic Man Pullover" by Katie Himmelberg

Yarn: "Organic Cotton" by Blue Sky Alpacas

- Kntting Book Review:

"2-at-a-time SOCKS" The secret of Knitting Two st Once on One Circular Needle

by Melissa Morgan-Oakes

It is such great books and book is spiral binded, so you don't have to fold the page! Carrie at "Sock in the City" podcast interviewed Melissa Morgan Oakes on episode#22. Go over and listern to Carrie's interview with Melissa!

This is the inside of the book. Since many socks knitters are want to know how to knit a socks two at a time with one crcular needle..this is such great book, Melissa shows step by step by picture and number by the section.

- Indle Music Recommendation:

"I'll Get Over Myself" by Jon Hainstock

Album: Jon Hainstock Self-titled

From: BURLINGTON, Wisconsin

Catalog: Pop, Alternative Folk
Buy CD at CDbaby HERE

Kick Ass Stitch Markers!

2008-01-30T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody! It's Thurdays today. I know! The day goes so fast. Since last post, I been making a stitch marker to sell on my Etsy shop "Cool Buddha Tonic" Visit my store and check it out!

Long time ago, I bought this really cool "Creating Extraordinary BEADS From Or Ordinary Materials" by Tina Casey book at B&N, trying create myself handmade beads and make stitch marker to sell on my store. I had extra time last weeken, so been making a paper bead and wireing the beads into stitch makers!

This is instruction shows how to make paper beads and painting of the beads in this book.

So this this the beads. Just use of colored construction paper and craft acrylics paints and last clear coat of clear nail polish, creat this lovely paper bead!

And wireing the beads into stitch markers. I really like does stitch markers are comes out and it is much lighter then regular stone beaded!

And close up pic of yellow construction paper with dark-red and pink dot painted outline. I add little wooden beads to each end of stitch marker.

And finsh product with cover with each of my "Cool Budda Tonic" label. Done!

I really like how does stitch markers cames out! Really light and esay to mark on the knitting item. This is "Bloodymarry" on the pic!

And "Cherry blossom"

"Romance"

All does my handmade bead stitch marker will be listed on Etsy shop next week! STAY RETURN!
Also this Saturday..it is gonna be my new episode of Knitting Video Cast coming up! Come over and see! KNIT HARD~~

Iam In LOVE~~~I mean Loop Shawl

2008-01-26T03:37:00.000-08:00

I know... It is silly face I am making!

Hi everybody! It has been raining alot here in CA, all days since last monday... I did danced on the rain(Not really HaHaHa) Stay home and knitting, watching tv and drinking lot of teas. The weather drap down to below 40 degrees because of rain, it is the coldist winter here in CA, we never had. Usally this time the year getting warm over 80 degree. This is not a typical weather right now in CA and use to live in CA so long, I really like a sunny hot weather. In CA? Rainning? No way! It was raining alot since beginning of monday...thinking about last year, we really need a rain! I remember last year, it was no raining for almost nine months..CA Los Angles(where i live) was lacking of water, lot of people are suffering of drinking also price of fruits and vegs goes up really hige. I remember paying extra fee for water and power..it was terrible.

Now, begining of the year it has been rainning whole weeks, I hoping that this will serving the problem of water in CA is having.

Anyway... on monday, I finally got my order from Amazon... Youguys wanna see What I got?

I saw Leah's blog another day... youguys already know her blog "Between Stupid and Clever" I was falling love with her "Loop Shawl" pattern from January 2008 NEW coming out book "Sensual Knits" by Yahaira Ferreira. The pattern was lovely lace stitch and will be great for my mom's B-day gift. I also saw famous Senda's blog "I May be knitting a Rance Hourse" she was knitting a Leah's loop shawl too! Check out her blog.

I saw Leah is using a Louisa Harding "kimono Angora"with mulit color(Book shows solid color) You can see the Progress pic HERE . I had a two skeins of Louisa Harding "Kimono Angora" color #7 in my stash, also exchange three more skein from Kendra Raverly memebr with my socks yarn(Thank you Kendra!) So total five skein need for this lovely shawl.

So far, this is one of five skien, I think stitch show really will! I was worry about this yarn I chose because yean is multi color. Check out bigger pic.

And close up shot of loop Shawl stitch. I think its lovely!

Hope youguys have a great weekend and Knit HARD~~

The Shoes

2008-01-17T00:40:00.000-08:00

I took a pic yesterday of my shoes(Reflection of shoe my mirror)... Remind me does my past day, my old shoes....Use to be black, now faded to gray...And use to be smooth, now wrinkles. Talking about my shoe in this post, I want to share with youguys one of my favorite poem by John Perreault. Injoy~~

"Shoe" by John Perreault

A road can't be as sad as a shoe is sad

when a shoe can't read.

I can't read either.

And I have given away all my clothe

sand gone away so far

that no one will even remember that I've gone

nor how far I went when I was here.

For a road can't be as crazy as a ranch is mad

when a ranch can't sing.

I cough. I spit. I jump up and down

and I run around like a headless rooster.

Me too. I am not lonesome. I am gregarious.

I make friends with the curbstone even.

But a shoe can't be as pretty as a wheel when it's turning

or a tunnel uncovered by chance.

And a shoe can't be a lobster.

I am as free as a belt or a bell or

a dog on a leashg

one crazy with the aroma of flagpoles.

Have a great thursday!

Saturday Self-Portrait

2008-01-12T01:27:00.001-08:00

Since you guy what to know about what I been working on, still working on Dickie's Bubble Wrap Socks for our exchange knitted item each other. I just playing around my camera....age of 24 of me! Don't youguys think Iam cute in this pic?

This week's indle Music:

Song: "Beige Stationwagon"

Artist: Canada

Album: This Cursed House

From: Ann Arbor, Michigan

CANADA was conceived in late 2004 when
a group of mild mannered acquaintances
who all happened to play various musical
machines gathered together in a basement
full of rain and chandeliers and began
writing. Shortly after, they convened on a
farm just outside of Ann Arbor and crafted
their songs from the air and from the earth.
From these gatherings came the beginnidgs
to what would lead up to This Cursed House.

Injoy the song and have a great weekend! KNIT HARD!

Let's begin with your NEW YEAR stash!

2008-01-09T23:05:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody! After holiday is over and new year end, I broght a alot stuff to show youguys. Youguys know already. I KNOW! More yarn..Don't ask me why! It has been crezy last year and this year will be more knitting not buying more yarn. It is so hard to say to myself also so hard to buy more yarn. As other knitter say this situsation called our self "YARN COLLECTOR."

Been like every year stash is growing by the big plastic ben. I really need to stop buying more yarn. I have a 15 sweaters worth of yarn in my ben, 30 worth of scarf and 70 pairs of socks yarn to knit from. Youguys thinking Iam crazy but this is real! Also buying yarn is OK! But where the all yarn goes? I really need more space to store all yarn. Youguys feel what I feel. I will talk about this more later.

This years my resolution will be stop buying more yarn and knit with already have in my stash. If there is time to buy more yarn, I will find project first then buy the yarn. I hope keep my resolution this year hopefuly less yarn in my clothet.

Moving right along..So youguys what to know what I got for my holiday and new year shopping? I bought a lot of socks yarn.

Lanna Grossa "Meilenweit Multiringel" #5124

I got this yarn from Ravelry memeber

"cinnamonsheep" for really cheap! I

pay for $5 + plus shipping! Thanks you!

REGIA 4ply "Canyon Color" #2804 and #2800

I got this at ebay store "Toadal Discount Yarn" I brought it because this yarn is so rare and can't find anywhere. Iam really luck to get the yarn from seller!

REGIA 4ply "Nation Color" #5397 Germany

Its going to be my brother's socks! He like black and rad!

Karabella "Lace Merino"#2323

I was waitting to order this new yarn from Karabella. It has great yardage 225yd and it will lace socks for my mom's B-day coming up. I bought this at online store "Kpixie" for sale price $6.50 (orginal $8.00). They still have a sell going on so, go over and buy it!

Long yarn "SUPER SOXX" #39 and #40

Also I found really cheap Long

and Berroco yarn seller at ebay

store "Yarn-Shop" Also this yarn

is hard to find!

OPAL "Feelings" #1704

I order this at Little Knit for Jaywalker socks

REGIA 4ply "Havanna Color"

Also discontinued socks yarn I got it from ebay.

Opal "UNI" #1266 and #1418

Also I got this for "Little Knit" going to be lace socks

TREKKING XXL #90

I got it online seller "The Knitter.com" All orders are free shipping and plan to Knitting a lace scarf.

koigu "KPPPM" P505-83 Teal, Brown and Orange

I got Koigu from my LYS "Simply Knitting" with gift card I have. IT will be another socks or scarf.

Knitting Fever "WHISPERS" #04

IT will be Diamonds and Pearls Shawl pattern from NEW "Book of yarn" Book.

Also I got a NEW "HiyaHiya" DPN for sock needle at "Kpixel". I order #1 and 5in for socks knitting.

Also my new book:

Elizabeth Zimmermann's KNITTER'S ALMANAC by Dover

And:

The Knitter's "BOOK OF YARN"-The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes from Amazon.

I bought alots of stuff! Talking about my stash bottom pic is for my newest group on Ravelry. "Knit socks from your stash 2008". Flash your sock stash. I made only 5 pairs of socks last year and the count as of right now is yarn for 70 pairs including the one that is on the needles right now. At this build rate we have 5 years of sock stash.YEK!

Ok Thats all for update today..Have great rest of days see youguys for next post! KNIT HARD~~~

NEW YEAR! BOOK PREVIEW 2008!

2007-12-31T23:51:00.000-08:00

Hey~~ Everybody! First thing to say, HAPPY NEW YEAR youguys! Hoping youguys having a great great new year 2008! I wish that in 2008, youguys everythings goes will and have a Big LUCK every each of you!

My 2008 first blog post, I will start with the Books PREVIEW will published in NEW 2008 year! Iam so excited over 30 books will be published this year. I can't wait to get them all and keep my knitting book collection bigger! OK HERE IS THE LIST OF ALL THE BOOK IN 2008!

Just click on the title of the book and ADD to the AMAZON LIST!

SOCKS KNITTING:

"The Little Box of SOCKS"
by Charlene Schurch, Beth Parrott

Released Date: March 24, 2008

"2-at-a-time SOCKS"

by Melissa Morgan-Oakes

Released Date: January 1, 2008

WOMEN'S GARMENT:

"KnitKnit: Profiles + Projects from Knitting's New Wave"

by Sabrina Gschwandtner, Kiriko Shirobayashi

Released Date: September 1, 2007 (Winter 2008)

"Twelve Months of Knitting: 36 Projects to Knit Your Way Through the Year"

by Joanne Yordanou

Released Date: January 8, 2008

"Inspired to Knit: Creating Exquisite Handknits"
by Michele Rose Orne

Released Date: June 1, 2008

"Sensual Knits: Luxurious Yarns, Alluring Designs"

by Yahaira Ferreira

Released Date: Jan 1, 2008

"New Ideas for Today's Knitting"
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Released Date: February 5, 2008

"Knit Couture: 20 Hand-Knit Designs from Runway to Reality"
by Gail Downey, Henry Conway

Released Date: December 26, 2007 (Winter 2008)

"More Big Girl Knits: 25 Designs Full of Color and Texture for Curvy Women"

by Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer

Released Date: April 1, 2008

"Knit So Fine: Designs with Skinny Yarn" by Lisa Myers, Carol Sulcoski, and Laura Grutzeck

Released Date: Jun 1, 2008

"Contemporary Classics: 24 Elegant Knits with a Modern Twist" by Jean Moss

Released Date: Sep 15, 2007(Winter 2008)

"Indigo Knits: The Quintessential Guide to Denim Yarn from the Founders of Artwork"

by Jane Gottelier and Patrick Gottelier

Released Date: Nov 13, 2007(Winter 2008)

ACCESSARY and LACE:

"Knitting New Mittens and Gloves: Warm and Adorn Your Hands in 28 Innovative Ways"

by Robin Melanson and Tyllie Barbosa

Released Date: Feb 1, 2008

"Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit"

by Nicky Epstein

Released Date: July 1, 2008

"Ocean Breezes: Knitted Scarves Inspired by the Sea"

by Sheryl Thies

Released Date: Sep 17, 2007(Winter 2008)

"Tea Cozies (Cozy)"

by Guild of Master Craftsman

Released Date: Nov 1, 2007(Winter 2008)

"Toilet Roll Covers (Cozy)"

by Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer

Released Date: Nov 1, 2007(Winter 2008)

HELP and TRICKS:

"Knit Tricks!: 25 Stylish Projects from Simple Rectangles"
by Rebecca Wat

Released Date: Dec 31, 2007(Winter 2008)

"200 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets: An Indispensable Reference of Technical Know-How and Troubleshooting Tips"

by Betty Barnden

Released Date: Mar 4, 2008

"Design Your Own Knits in 5 Easy Steps"

by Debbie Abrahams

Released Date: April 1, 2008

"Things I Learned From Knitting (Whether I Wanted To or Not)"

by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Released Date: April 1, 2008

Vintage Style Knits and Garments:

"Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts for the Ones You Love"

by Hannah Fettig

Released Date: Mar 5, 2008

"Scottish Highland Knits"

by Sarah Dallas, Wendy Baker, Catherine Tough

Released Date: Sep 1, 2007 (Winter 2008)

"Knitting Saddle Style: A Dozen Designs for Saddle-Shoulder Garments (Twelve Sweaters One Way)"

by Susan Guagliumi

Released Date: Sep 1, 2007

"Cables, Diamonds, & Herringbone: Secrets of Knitting Traditional Fishermen's Sweaters"

by Sabine Domnick

Released Date: Dec 25, 2007

"Ethnic Knitting: Discovery: The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and The Andes"

by Donna Druchunas

Released Date: Nov 25, 2007 (Winter 2008)

HOME and OUTDOOR:

"Yarnplay at Home: Handknits for Colorful Living"

by Lisa Shobhana Mason

Released Date: January 10, 2008

"Classic Knits at Home: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever"

by Erika Knight

Released Date: Jan 8, 2008

"Glamour Knits at Home: 15 Sensuous Designs to Knit and Keep Forever"
by Erika Knight

Released Date: Jan 8, 2008

"How To Knit In The Woods: 20 Projects for the Great Outdoors"

by Shannon Okey

Released Date: April 2008

"Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together"

by Larissa Golden Brown and Martin John Brown

Released Date: Mar 15, 2008

FELTTING and SPINNING:

"Shibori Knitted Felt: 20 Plus Designs to Knit, Bead, and Felt"

by Alison Crowther-Smith

Released Date: April 1, 2008

"Creative Spinning"

by Alison Daykin and Jane Deane

Released Date: Jan 1, 2008

"Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn"

by Maggie Casey

Released Date: April 1, 2008

YARN REFERENCE and PROJECTS:

"The Yarn Lover's Guide to Hand Dyeing: Beautiful Color and Simple Knits"

by Linda Labelle

Released Date: Nov 13, 2007

"Best of the Worsteds" by Bobbie Matela

Released Date: Mar 25, 2008

"Tweed: More Than 20 Contemporary Designs to Knit"

by Nancy J. Thomas

Released Date: April 8, 2008

CHROCHET:

"Double Stitch: Designs for the Crochet Fashionista"

by Erika Simmons and Monika Simmons

Released Date: May 1, 2008

"Sensual Crochet: Luxurious Yarns, Alluring Designs"

by Amy Swenson

Released Date: Jan 1, 2008

Mark your calender for does released date! Hope every had a great knitting and crochet 2008 year! Knit HARD~~

GREAT WISHES~~

2007-12-23T22:08:00.000-08:00

Merry Chrismas Everybody!!!

I know... I been crazy busy here no blog

postingfor since almost three weeks.

My final is over last week, busy shopping

for my family and not much knitting going on

here. Youguys can see our Chrismas tree

above on our living room. I just post new

song...I know we need a Christmas mood

round my blog here! RIGHT?Ok Let me play

this great Christmas song for youguys. I hope

you-guys like "Silver Ball" new CD by Benji

Cossa. Hope youguys injoy the song and have

a GREAT CHRISMAS! Also came back next new

post!I been buying so much yarn since last

week, So check out my next post!

GREAT WISH TO ALL~~~

Holiday Fever! And NEW KNITTY!

2007-12-07T13:20:00.000-08:00

We have almost less then three week left from Christmas day! I guess everybody are busy knitting a C-day gift to your love one and your family. I been knittinga socks for Christmas exchange, hat for my brother and scarf for my friends.And really bush studying and finshing project for final next week...James from "Subdue it with a Sweater" he is studying also...James and myself, we are happy to semester almost over!

Last weeken, I want to my mom's friends holiday party. It was really fun, and I had a too much drink and throw up mid-night. I had a my mom's parther for a day..you can see my clean and handsome cute look...ah ah ah.I think mom was really cute that day..She looks almost 30's(She is 51 this years old this year..Sorry MOM! I tell you age!)
I have another holiday party coming up next weeken..That's why I really love holiday season! Anyway, You can see the large pic below(Click on PIC) too see how my cute looks!

And KNITTING NEWS this week:

Finally, NEW "Knitty" Winter 2007 came out on Monday! This winter section has a so much project..Anything is dislike..Mean I really love every thing on this issue. So let's look the pattern shell we? I made a collage so esay to view.

Top: Justify(KS), Tudora, Fair Isle Rapids

Middle: Toirneach, Abotanicity, Ice Queen

Bottom: Kitty, Laughing Carrots, Sally the Eco Fairy

Top: Cables + Bits, Toasty Topper, Slippery

Middle: Azure, Dahlia, Doddy

Bottom: Gloves...Deceiving, Chevrolace, Halcyon

Top: Square Cake, Lighthouse Gansey, Entangled

Middle: Matrix, Stardust, Jeanie

Bottom: Three Tams, Guant, Aoife

Music of the Weeks:

Song your hearing:

Song: "Merryland" (Free MP3)

Artist: Hey Hey My My

Album: Hey Hey My My

From: Paris, France

Style: Indle Rock, Folk, Alt Rock

Movie of the Week:

I saw this awesome video from the blog, men should be proud to do such a fine artistic talent...its not for grandma anymore don't ya know? hehe wish more and more men would come out and knit! MEN ROCKS!

Everybody have agreat weeken! and Knit Hard~~~

Busy Bee Saturday!

2007-12-01T14:34:00.000-08:00

Hello Saturday! It was really really busy this week and for my knitting project .... I finally menage to finsh knitting a green socks(you can the pic last post) I took pic on finshed socks on wednesday night and after day i was taking other pic and accidentally pic is erased every things.. Iam going to kill myself..How stupid I am .....So I have to retake the pic and show you to youguys next week. Ok?

And this week: I have a lot of project on my needles...

I been working on "Luna Moth Shawl" patttern from Elann.com. On right side,it's "Stockinett-Stitch Triangles" socks from the book "More Sensational Knitted Socks" by Charlene Schurch-for Christmas exchange with Dickie from "cashmere blend"

I am using "Whispers" by Knitting Fever Mohair yarn for my mom's Chistmas present. Hopefuly finsh knit this shawl before Chistmas comes! Compare to other lace shawl..it so easy! I think the stitches are came out really beautifully.

Also been dyeing some yarn for my dyeing class coming up!

Inspire by Kaffe Fassett.... Does color remind me his beautiful quilt!

"Landscape Twilight"- DK weight Superwash Merino Wool 246 yards

Also I bought a new "Interweave KNITS" Winter 2007 this week.

I got so disapponited with this new winter 2007 IK because no guys Pattern in this issue. I hope next issue has a more guys pattern like fall IK did. (Brooklyntweed! We need you!)

One of new IK winter 2007, I really like this "Tilting Cable Socks" by Chrissy Gardiner. Cable looks really cool and seem like a fun knit!

Yarn of the Week:

Lorna's laces "Shepherd Sock" #902 Funky Stripe

I got the yarn from Ravelry really cheap for $12 for both!

Song of the Week:

Sing : "Dancer" (Free MP3 HERE)

Artist : Aaron Kaufman

Album : Gone

From : Connecticut

Style : jazz, rock, and folk influences with the help

of lush arrangements and catchy melodies.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEN~~ KNIT HARD!

Thanksgiving Weeken Update and Shopping

2007-11-24T22:14:00.000-08:00

Hey guys! I guessing everybody are injoying the Thanksgiving weeken right now...Some people are worry about there body gain the weight because of pound of Tunkwny and food you been eatten for hoilday since Thursday and worry about the card bill..spenting too much shopping at black friday! I know..I did!

Every year same thing, I looking at the news, don't understand people waitting on mid-night, line up frount the store and waitting for store open. I heard "Best Buy" had a flat sceen 35" TV for $150. My friend told me that this TV was gone after 10min. Don't you belive that? WOW! Price is cheap is fine..It is really good to buy with sell price but one thing dont like is I buy too much stuff...every time when I look at my credit card bill...Yek! I have to limit my expense otherwise I will be broke..So this year I didn't go to the mall and other store, I just went to my LYS had 70% sale and did some order online!

So What I got for Thanksgiving shopping?

I got mine order today.....Did you guess what in that package?

Plastic Sock Blocker from "Loope Ewe"
I was looking at the other blogger..hopeing to get socks blocker for long time finally order mine! I can not belive I got it really cheap! It was $19! You can not find really cheap price blocker anywhere.

And socks Iam working on. One side is done and working on another side! Looking this is pic.. I think pic is so much better looking and socks is professional looks. You can see the large pic (Click the Pic)
By the way, does are "basketweave socks" pattern from the book "More Senational Knitted Socks" by Charlene Schurch

Also I got some new socks needles "Sock Set" from Susan Bates. This DPN needle is so hard to find any where because sets has a 000, 00, 0, 1...Did youguys see 000 size? I know Great deal! One of ebay seller seling this so..I broght it right alway! But I just check on Joann online site ..they are selling this for $9.99. Go buy it!

Kathy from "Grumperina"...She is great knitter and blogger...She is really loved this Suan Bates "Sock Set" needle. You can see the pic on her blog...working on her lace socks!

Some of DNP for sock knitting...HERE is some of my REVIEW for DPN:

Left to Right:

Clover #1/ 7 in - Made with bamboo and it is not slipply DPN..It will be too slow to knit the stitch
Inox #1/ 6 in - Made with metal and cheaper price. Short 6 in length, best DPN for sock.
Knitpicks #1 / 6 in - I think it is too heavy for knittng a socks And keep dropping the needles. And Sharp.
Bryspun #1 / 3 in - Short 3 in length..people dont like the length of long 6 in DPN..this is right chose! Great for beginner for socks knitting.
Susan Bates #1 / 7" - Really light weight...Great for lace sock

And also i got from the my 70% sale at LYS two skeins of

REGIA "Kaffe Fassett" color #4251

Music of the weeks:

Little bit of Jazz mood in this week..

Song : "It Just Begun"

Artist : The Harlem Expriment

Album : Third in Ropeadope's "Experiment" series

Style : jazz, funk, and hip hop

See youguys monday...KNIT HARD~~~

TOO MUCH STASH!

2007-11-17T22:25:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody! Iam been really bad bad boy since no most for almost two weeks. Sorry youguys I miss you! I been busy school and almost semster is over I have a so much things to do end of semester such as five reserch papers due last weeke and tests...yek! I really hate to do does paper and test but finally everything done and really happy it is over! YES! Seems 15 weeks of fall semster is like a YEAR long.

Anyway, yesterday (it long over due), I was organizing my large stash from my closet.

ATTENTION KNITTERS!

PLEASE BE CAREFUL! ARE ABOUT SEE IS DREADFUL AND HORRIFIED PIC OF MY STASH! If YOU HAVE A HISTORY WITH HEART PROBLEMS, PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE POST! THANK YOU! HAHAHA I am just joking with you!

This was first stage of eight stuffed bag of stash, since last five of month, I been buying form yarn store and online! Oh God! please help me to stop buy yarn!

Oh GOD! Please HELP ME to stop buying so much yarn!
Youguys remember begining of this year's Feb my stash pic? SEE HERE Compare to Feb pic, I can tell my stash growing really big! It has been creating some huge problem in my closet ..I will say it is fucking soo much yarn...I dont know what to do with it. I know..I have to stop buying yarn and start new project and use the yarn what I have.

You can see yarns are taking over my bed room. It is like a yarn river! HELP ME!

And I live with my stash not with my family! Does babys are control me over my house!

I got some two big plastic ben at 99 cent store, reorganized stash like pic above! Now Iam so happy about it!

And another pic of my NEW organized stash box!

And TADA~~ Clean and organized! I like to THANK YOU to PLASTIC BEN for saving from my stash ! YOU ROCK! AHAHAHA

Talking about the Stash...I guess every knitters are agree with too my stash on your home..It is so hard to buying new yarn... One of Stephanie McPhee's book "Kntting Rules!", she point out "FIVE GREAT REASON TO KEEP" A STASH in this book..."If anyone ever tries to make you feel guilty about your stash, there are several thing you can point out."

"Five Reasons to Keep a Stash"

Some people collect rocks or seashells. Enough said.
Yarn, if you get enought of it, can totally act as house insulation, helping to cool your house in the summer and hold in heat during the winter. Lit's almost irresponsible, in the face of global cliumate change, hot to have a stash of yarn.
Wool is flame - retardent and what people in the fire business refer to as "self-extingushing." If someting self-extinguishing is exposed to a flame, when the flame is removed it will no longer burn. This means that (in my special little world) having an extensive woolen stash is practically a safety thing. Remind me to call my insurance company to have my rates lowered.
Speaking of insurance, a stash protects against any number of emergencies. What if you lost your job and could no longer afford to buying yarn? What if you had to move to a remote mountain pass in Nepal and couldn't get to a yarn shop without a five-day hike? What if, out of the blue, huge felted woolen car cozies became popular and the world's supply of fiber was eaten up by the auto industrym causeing wool scarcity and widespread panic among knitters everywhere? Better to be prepared. You never know when supply could dry up.
It's a way better alternative than drinking heavily or doing drugs, which is probably the way I'd spend my time if you took my knitting away.

Yarn of this this week:

Dickie from "cashmere blend" (Check out his group "Malabrigo Junkles") inspire me to buy this really lovely yarns!

Malabrigo Merino Worsted #50 Roanoke

Peoject: Planning to knitting a Shifting Sands scarf from Kathy at "Grumperina."

Song of the weeks:

Band : Bishop Allen

Song : "Click Click Click Click"

Album : The Broken String

From : Booklyn, New York

Style : Indle Folk, Pop

Please stay return for new post! I am planning to write a new blog post everyday! Sorry for long absence!

Have great sunday and KNIT HARD!!!

I will be back! STAY RETURN!

2007-11-11T23:41:00.000-08:00

Dear. my reader and friends:

Sorry youguys!

I will be back in this weeken!

I been really busy and ton of

things to do last weeken and coming week!

Also final is coming along So much test this

week! Wish me luck!

PLEASE stay return for my next post!

Thanks!

Kiss and Love,

Charles

SATURDAY STILL-LIFE and RGB~

2007-11-02T18:23:00.000-07:00

Yes! It's saturday today! FINALLY! This week was really crazy week for me. Not much knitting done this week. And busy school, typing ten page paper with six hour each day.. I really what to cry out load, I need some time to knit. Anyway..starting with my whining, lets start with "Saturday Still Life". I will be post each Saturday post about any subject such as pic, art, item ex...

Great fall color "persimmon". Asian loves this lovely fruit ..Last weeken, my mom brought two boxes of persimmon at the farmer's maket. It's called "Tanenashi", origin from Japen, cone-shaped, orange-yellow fruit without seed.

Pic of antique Korean flower jar. My dad is antique collector..he has lot of stuff around the house.. I ask him how old this that jar is..he say about 100 years old. What the fuck? That much? I will sold that jar after my dad inheit me. I will rich by then!

Pic of my print. First year of college..I took a printing making class and this was first piece never into the show. It is called "Etching" Draw on metal plate and put into to Nitric Acid. It took almost month to finshes final print. SEE bigger PIC HERE

Some of pine corn from Lake "Tahoe".

View of my corner of top of my desk. My ceramic pieces and plant.

My brushes inherited from my grandfather and dad.

Great NEWS!

I got my Blog nominateion from Elemmaciltur at " Númenna - Nan Annûn" as "Rokin' Guy Blogger"!

Youguys already know "Rockin' Girl Blogger Award" from another blogger. I kinda felt left out, coz I'm not a girl. I was moaning about this fact to Projektleiterin and so, in the spirit of the original post of Rockin' Girl Blogger Award, Projektleiterin came up with this:(I just copy from Elem's post)

So, first of all, thank you to Projektleiterin for starting this for us guy-bloggers! Now, I get to nominate 5 other male bloggers for this. I'm not going to take Projektleiterin's (pretty political) rules too seriously here, since I wouldn't know all the political views of people I'm nominating....but if you want to know the rules, go and read the post HERE.

For me, the guys nominated must be fabu in their own ways. You're the judge yourself to which 5 guys you're nominating the award to.It's a hard choice to make, since I can nominate only 5 guys. Don't be so surprised that they're all knitters. And don't be sad if you aren't nominated, because I'm sure that what goes around, comes around. So, if I didn't nominate you, there bounds to be someone else who will eventually nominate you. So, here are my nominations:

Dickie from "Cashmere Blend"
Jerry from "Twisted Knitster"
Kenny from "The Boy Who Knits"
Robbie from "KnitXorE"
Eric & Tony from "Eatsts"

Grab yourselves a button and go out and nominate 5 other guys for this award!

Yarn Porn This Week:

Opal 4 Ply "Dream Catcher" #1232

Opal 4 ply "Crocodile 3" #17

Hand-dyed Merino Socks Yarn from Ebay seller "Julia's Yarn" 220 yd each

On My Knitting Needle:

Pattern: "Basketweave" Six-Stitch pattern from

"More Sensational Knitted Socks" by Charlene Schurch

Yarn: Garnstudio "Fabel" #542

Song of the Week:

Song your hearing:

Song: "Beige Station Wagon"

Artist: CANADA

Album: This Cursed House

From: Ann Arbor area of Michigan

Style: Indle Rock, Folk, Alt Rock

Have a great weeken~~ KNIT HARD!

FIRE Sewing Project and Socks Done!

2007-10-26T15:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry youguys for late posting! You know Californa having a fires problem... Our area Canyon Country have been a big fire attack, no power, no phone and no internet for three days. Last sunday, it was started and became large fire afternoon..You can see the pic on top. I leave in below from the mountin side where the fire start. Around 20 houses from inside country side is burn. Still sky is all over the smoke and school closed for three days..I really feel bad because my friend house totlly attack by the fire...everything is gone. Really sad to see him.

You can see the fire at frount of the the house. I was really scary because fire is growing big every hour with windstorm. It was really hard to fireman to stop the fire over 4000 acrc. Fire is set down in out area, but still San Diego area is burning. SD is the most area fired 1500 house burnd and destroyed. I hope fire is stop soon and we really need help does there house destroyed and lost everything.

Back to my knitting and sewing project:

I was cleaning my bookcase last week..I found this: "Toys to Sew" by Claire Garland. I rememerber I brought this book last year for my niece's toy. So i decied to make for my brother..He like to collect japanese doll so.

Looking at the book, I found this cute bear doll called "Bear in Waistcoats". Let me interoduce "Jesse" and "Toby" the Bear. So cute dont youguys think..I been sewing does guys by hand not using sewing machine. I really like does guys came out!

So here is how I made it:

I cut out pattern from the book (I photo copyed pattern from the book and trace on red paper. Then hold the cut out with felt cut togther. Also cut out mouth part and waistcoat.

Next, hand sewed month part then hand stitched nose sand mouth. On book say I have to stuffed up and finshed whole part first then sew the mouth, nose and mouth. But this not make sense.. Because the boby part will be hard to sew and needle will be broken.

After sewing the face, hand sew around the body so stuffing will not show into the hole.

Leave about 2 in between leg and body part for stuff for stuffing.

Then stuff the bear carefully goes inside of ears, arms and legs. Then sew up the opening part tightly.

Done...You can see Toby is naked. He need a cloth to cover up! So you could use pattern from the book or creat your self cut out outfit your bear. I made a waistcoat like a pic from the book then put the button on. So cute! There is my babys!

Toby is helping me pick out some yarn Iam going to use for fingerless glove.

And Jesse helping me knitting a socks! Look at does face! Mmmm Cute!

And also finally long time due finshing my one side of "River Rapid" Socks.
Socks came out beautifully and i have to finsh another side of socks soon!

Pic came out really dark I have to take a another pic, after other side is finshed. CHECK OUT BIGGER PIC!

Iam using LORNA'S LACE Shepherd Sport color #18 Watercolor I brought from ebay seller "Yarnbow" two skein for $6.99! What a great deal!

Another side view of River Ripid Socks.Color came out great!

Song of the Week:

Song Your Hearing

Song: "Had Not A Body"

Artist: The Cotton Jones Basket Ride

Genre: Folk, POP, Blue

From: San Diego, CA

Web Site: www.myspace.com/thecottonjonesbasketride

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEN! KNIT HARD~~~

NEW Interweave Knits Holiday CAME OUT!

2007-10-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

I guess everybody knitting a holiday gift right now...I know...I don't belive we have only two month left from Christmas. I am really bad didn't start any holiday project for my family. Been searching and looking at the pattern online, finally find the great pattern for my holiday gift. I whet to book store tuesday, I find new Interweave KNIT "Holiday Gifts" issue! You can see the green color cover of the page. I like everything in the Holiday Gift issue and all the patterns are great! Every patterns are great, not a single pattern are horrible(I mean ugly) Truthfuly, I what to knit everything in this new issue really bad!

*If your subscribers to Interweave Knits won't automatically receive this special issue So remember to buy at bookstore or yarn shop!

Ok What's in the NEW Interweave Knit NEW "Holiday Gift" issue:

"Needle-Felted Messnger Bag" by Leigh Radford

Great pattern for new into needle felting(Only the pattern in the frount of the bag)

"Sweetheart Socks" by Chrissy Gardiner

Really heartwarming sock pattern for your sweetie, mom and your lover!

"Socks For VERONLK" by Mona Schmidt

Easy arrowhead lace stitch and simple gater cuff!

"Little GEM Mitts" by Donna Kay

A tiny stranded color work motif show rich shetlnad color aginst a cool gray background!

"Annetrelac Sock" by Sandy Beadle

Lovey and simple annetrelac sock with hand-dye socks yarn!

"Big And Little Ski Sweaters" by Donna Druchunas and Debbie O'Neill
Big O traditional sweater for cold winter day and ski ride.

"Twisted Stitch Gauntlets"

by Deborah Newton Great complex motifs glove patter for madams!

"Koolhaas Hat" by Great guy designer Jared Food

Brooklynteed at http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/

Great geometic pattern inspired by the architecture.

"Elliott the Dragon" by Jil Eaton

Cute and charming hand puppet great gift for kids!

"Classic Teddy Bear" by Mary Ann Gebhardt

Old Fashioned vintage bear for little baby!

"The Cansy Stripes Kerchief" by Ket Coyle

With furry angora yarn with simple strip design for over the soulders!

"December Lights Tam" by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Scottish Fair Isle color work with eight different color!

"Garter Mug Cozies" by Catht Carron
You can but cheap mug at the store and knit some cozies round them! What a great gift! GREAT idea!

"Dragon-Skin Warp" by Angela Hahn

Great lace warp from Angela http://www.ahknits.typepad.com/ Awesome baby warp for baby girl!

"Fireside Stocking" by Kate Gilbert

Color work Holiday stocking with snowflake

Go over to bookstore buy some Interwave Knit "Hoilday Gifts" Issue and knit some great hoilday gifts!

Injoy..And Knit Hard!

This preview brought you by cool awesome Charles(HAHAHA That's me!)

Irish Hiking Scarf and Me!

2007-10-14T16:55:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! I finally manage to finsh Irish Hiking Scarf for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Iam looking fine in this scarf..and make me cute!

Pattern : "Irish Hiking Scarf" by Hello Yarn

Yarn : Bernet "Cashmere" New yarn in Fall

Yardage : Four skein total 421yd using "Petal" Pink color

Total spent : $30 (It's Cashmer yarns)

Needle : Denise Needle Size 8(5mm)

Project Duration : 09/19/2007 - 10/13/2007

Recipient : For October "Breast Cancer Awareness" Canter

It came out really nice! Been sick for three week..
This scarf took me almost month to finsh knitting a scarf.

My fall lonely looks!

Cool shot!

Iam is so cute, Don't youguys think so?

Yarn Porn this Week:

Last week, I got my Opal yarn for really cheap price! I was looking to bid on socks yarn on ebay...One of seller listed $7.50 for now price and free shipping! So I got a two skein right alway! What a GREAT deal!

Opal 4 ply "Dream Catcher" Color #2136

Opal 4 ply "Handpainted" #21

New Pattern for This Week:

Dave from "Criminy Jickets" published free sock pattern!
Everybody know who is Mama-E is. She is great hand dyed yarn dyer. For her boy's socks yarn line, Dave creat a great Ridges and Ribs Socks pattern, supporting with her boy socks yarn. Buy some her boy socks yarn, knit some great Dave's Ridges and Ribs Socks!

Song of the week:

Song : "New Obsession" Free download mp3

Artist : Nyles Lannon

Album : Pressure, 2007

From : San Francisco, CA

Style : Folk, Indle Rock

Have a great week everybody!
Knit hard~~~~