More FO's

So, I've finished a few more things...

From this weekend, Niobe a pattern by French Girl Knits. I knit this is some alapaca, it's really soft and cozy. It was a super fast sweater to knit, only took 1 week. Mainly because it's knit on large needles...



Here's my Mirth, Stefanie Japel's fitted shawl. My first real lace project, I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from Stefanie's online class. Well worth it!


A shot so you can see the lace:



A Fear of Committment Cowl, using yarn that I dyed. I wasn't happy with the yarn when I dyed it, but I love it knitted!



Here's the first of Mano's Chiefs socks. Now to finish the 2nd.



I'm hoping for more knitting time in the near future. I have to make dad's bday sweater and want to knit a couple more sweaters... we'll see what happens...

Oh, and wedding plans are progressing very slowly...

ABBA

So, what does it say about me that I really want to walk down the aisle to ABBA's "I do, I do, I do, I do, I do" ala "Muriel's Wedding"?

bday

Sigh. Time flies. Work eats up too much of it. Anywho, it's been a while, but here's an update.

Mr. Mano treated me really well for my bday. His gift to me was getting my yarn room set up!

Shelves and vase to look pretty on them:


New futon/couch:


Stella likes it too!


Stella was soooo generous. She spent her whole allowance on this Schacht Ladybug for me!


And, I had a little surprise. The night before my bday, Mano proposed. I am engaged to be married!


My ring is sooooo sparkly!!!

Let's see, what else...
I finished these fingerless mitts, that I love love love!


The pattern is Flower Market Gloves by Dolce knits; the yarn is some vintage wool dyed by JocelynGermany paired with some solid Frog Tree alpaca.

I also finished my Simple Knitted Bodice. I love this sweater!

Proud Sister

My younger brother's first book "Thou Shalt Not Love: What Evangelicals Really Say to Gays" has just been chosen Gay/Lesbian book of the year by IBPA, Independant Book Publishers Association.

I am so proud of him! Way to go Pat!!!

speed

Yes, it's been a while. It will continue to be a while... Work is kicking my butt these days. Here's a funny picture to keep you entertained.


My what fast hands I have.