Falling, Packing, and Moving

I am here to say that I am a bad blogger. Not because I hadn't thought of blogging, but because I didn't actually do the blogging. It has been a busy month and will prove to be an even busier July.

Last week the husband and I drove (or rather he drove most) to our future home - Columbus, Ohio. We found a great apartment right on N. High street. It is a kind of loft apartment with one wall of brick and a large room with a wall dividing the bedroom area, but the best thing about our new place is that I will have a dishwasher and washer and dryer inside our unit. I haven't had a dishwasher in 2 years and we haven't had a w/d in our apartment in 6 years. I say it is about time. I really enjoyed Columbus. It was super clean and everyone is really friendly. While we were there we had dinner with a fellow blogger Jenny and her husband at Spagio's Cellars. Another night we also met and had dinner with a fellow Ravelryer Marisa (Ravelry link) and her boyfriend at Surly Girl Saloon. It was a great visit with some new friends. I think Columbus is going to be wonderful. On the way home we got to see Niagara Falls!! One of my favorite shows was based in Niagara Falls (Wonder Falls) so it was fun to actually see it in person. It was unbelievably beautiful. The noise, the view, the mist - it was breathtaking.
Not much knitting going on, but lots of packing. Stay tuned for actual knitting content.

Sox and Squares

I saw my first Red Sox game at Fenway last week and let me just say how much fun was that. Yes, the tickets and food are overpriced, but you can't beat the energy at a home game at the countries oldest ball park (completed in 1912). And we won! Not much knitting happening here as I am only into the toes on Jason's new socks and partially into a scarf for a friend, so instead you will get some highlights from Fenway.









On another note, my mom has started a charity project called - *Little Bitty Balls of Yarn* (LBBY) You can check out for further details on her blog, but the basics are to knit a square or lots of squares for her to sew into a 'Love Blankie' for those going through chemo therapy. For the squares: CO 30, K 30 rows, use size 8 needles. Any type of yarn will work as long as it isn't scratchy.

Contact her at knittykatz@gmail.com for more information or where to send all those squares.

I do hope that we can help her out and send some love to those going through a difficult time.

May your weeks go smoothly!

Cake Anyone?

This past weekend my bff Theo graduated from JWU in Providence. As a surprise I decided to make her favorite cake - Red Velvet with Cream Cheese frosting. This recipe takes 1 ounce of red food coloring - that is quite the color.

I had a vision of what I wanted the cake to look like and it worked out perfectly. The cake I did in rounds and made it look like a button - even with an edge like some buttons have (she loves them) and around the bottom edge I did a neckerchief (we wear them at culinary school at J&W) with the nutrition coloring at the edge. For the cupcakes I made them into little chef hats with rolled fondant. The car ride to Providence was almost sudden death for the cupcakes, but they were super cute anyway.

For some knitting I finished another Koolhaas hat. This time Jason will be sporting his very own cotton Koolhaas. I really love this hat as you can tell it is my 3rd version with at least one more for now on the way (for me). It is such a great pattern and it looks so good when it is one that I can't help wanting to knit more. Also plans to cast on for some socks soon too.

Off to see a Red Sox game (my first one at Fenway). I will post pictures tomorrow. Perhaps there will be another no hitter tonight...

Been Rusted, Now I'm Rooted

I have finished the 'Rusted Root'. I love this top and for my next one I plan to modify it a bit to use a pattern I used in socks that I think will look very cool on a sweater. Who doesn't love a sweater that can be knit from the top down with no seaming?

Details:
Pattern - Rusted Root by, Zephyr Girls
Yarn - Cotton Fleece, 2 1/2 skeins in Wolverine
Needles - 6's and 5's
Mods - Tubular cast on for the neck - great video in the link above about how to do this. Great for socks too.




Jason and I went for a walk today and came across some really nice photo opps so here are a few of those...thankfully it seems that Spring has sprung again here in Boston.

Anyone Still Out There...

• Devon can you hear us?

• Oh, yes here I am!

It has been a busy couple of weeks, with work, knitting, biking, and more knitting. I have completed another KoolHaas hat with another on the needles and one more to follow for me after that. But mostly I am trying to make my way through Rusted Root. I would really like to finish it by May. Wish me luck....

On Monday the 23rd was the Boston Marathon and Jason and I decided to make a morning of it and head out to watch the race. Let me just say, that had to be one of the coolest things I have ever had the privilege of seeing. Here are a couple of photos of the two woman who took first (woman on the right) and second(woman on the left). They were neck and neck. These photos were taken about 3 miles from the finish line. Here is the man who has won the marathon the last 3 years. This makes his 3rd win in a row. He has run 4 times with wins in 2003, 2006, 2007, & 2008 - Look no competition....the 2nd and 3rd winners came quite a ways back.

Winter had finally ended here in Boston (or so I think). Here are the Magnolia trees that sit across our street. They are such gorgeous flowers. They smell so nice. Their only problem is that they fall so quickly and make a hell of a mess. But one must savor them, no?

Now off to knit some more and work on my resume....

Tag, I'm It

Chan tagged me with a book tag and because I love a good read and Chan is a dear friend I thought I would play along.

Here are the rules:
Pick a book at least 123 pages long.

Open that book to page 123.

Find the fifth sentence and post the next three.

Then tag five other people to do the same.

Not reading anything at the moment, but I will post from one of my favorite books. Eat Cake by, Jeanne Ray

The whole thing seems like a brilliant magic act to me, so when she hands me a whole egg and suggests I do it by myself, you would have thought she was letting me drive the car.

"Someday, when you're very good at this, you can break them directly into the bowl, but for now you have to check yourself and maker that none of the shell falls in. Nobody wants a cake with shell in it," she says with sharp authority.

This book is a great read about someone who followed their passions to save the family. And who doesn't love a heroian who saves the day with CAKE.

Thanks Chan! And I will tag, Melissa, Michele, Bertha, Friender, Jenny (everything knitticrafty)

Have fun!

Progress and Updates

After blocking the Azure socks - they FIT!!, Granted it takes two of to get them on, but once they are on they look perfect. Note to self when doing toe up socks, switch to a larger needle for bind off and do a pattern that is actually for a mans foot. LOL

I am working on two Kool Haas hats (one for me and one for the husband). The one for me is done using Pumpkin Spice (look familiar Jessi?). This yarn was purchased from ETSY shop (she has some gorgeous hand spun over there now, so lovely).

I am also making progress on my Rusted Root. I have tied off the sleeves and am making my decreases for the bust. It is looking lovely - although a bit small. Lets hope that is deceiving. ;-D I really love Cotton Fleece and hope to find more things to do with it. Also have you seen the new knitty summer yarns - they look yummy!

It is official we are headed to Columbus, Ohio. After the long application process last year, we have our final destination. My husband will be working on his ph.d at OSU. Now to find a place to live and a place to work....any advice on the area would be greatly appreciated. All information is welcome.