Boo. Could you just die? His name is freakin’ BOO?! See the little teefers? And the button on the wings, I think I’m going to have a stroke from all of the cuteness… call an EMT… tell him to bring vodka… STAT.

I’ve already ordered my pattern at Mochimochiland, have you?

On another note, working until midnight at the old grindstone for a special event, then bright and early for Art in the Square here in good ol’ Gainesvegas so no sleepytime for this gal in sight. But lots and lots of cultural fun and raising awareness in the arts and all of that crap, so come on out and see me at my booth tomorrow and stuff, kay?

Jenny helped me to realize that it is better to admit this to yourself at the beginning of a project rather than to waste your time (or the yarn) because mohair is a bitch to rip out and why don’t I sign up for Ravelry (you know, the online community of knitters that share their goodies, knowledge, projects, ideas, etc. with other knitters?) I’m not much of a joiner, so I hemmed and hawwed my way through the conversation, and pouted.

And then I pouted some more. I want to make a sweatery type garment out of this yarn. (I have 1040 yards of probably the sexiest, nicest, prettiest, softest yarn that I will EVER own in my life and no, I don’t want to make a shawl.)  I went to the Art Yarns website and saw a pattern or two that were ok, but nothing that I would truly wear. There is a new book on lacy little things to wear, appropriately called Lacy Little Knits that might have something that will do in it, but I don’t know if I’m into purchasing yet another book right now (I have so many.)

So, yesterday I succumbed. I signed up for Ravelry. I’m in line probably behind a billion other people, but presumably, once I’m granted access to the fiber fiesta inside, all I’ll need to do is enter the type of yarn and a whole sea of potential ideas will roll my way.

Presumably. For now, I must be content with rubbing the silk on my face.

Sniff sniff.

I’ll give a teensy peek of the finished stealth project, ok?

Hey- she reads my blog! I can’t show it to you or mention it much- except I had a ‘block party’ at my house this weekend and said item is beyoootiful! I promise, two-three more weeks, tops.

In other knitting news, I started another project for another birthday- she doen’t read my blog so I can show you this:

Yes, that is a 9 Volt battery for scale. Scale is important. And, so I’ve learned, is gauge. I’m making a shawl. It needs to be warm and washable (she is a new mommy). I found the pattern on the Lion Brand site- I know- very unsexy, but it will be pretty and she will like it and the baby can barf on it and she can wash it, verrrry important. It is on probably the longest Denise needle ever created. I had an “A-HA” moment when I balked at purchasing a $17.99 Addi Turbo #8, 60 in. I have a Denise kit, why not just purchase the 52″ lead? How many times will I be asked to use such a length in a pattern, honestly? And when and if I am, at least the damn thing will be interchangable. Not to mention that at about $6, it is a winner. The pattern so far is 201 stitches worked back and forth in seed stitch for 15 inches- THAT I can do! It is also a good knitting project to have when watching a movie in subtitles- I watched Pan’s Labyrinth this weekend- wonderful but not, I repeat, NOT a movie for children. Anyways, back to the shawl, it will have this gi-normous ruffle that will pick up all the way around (hence the mondo needle) so it will be a little girly. Which is also good. I’m using Lion Brand Wool Ease in Chestnut Heather- shut up, I like it just fine. I made my Kyoto with it last year (My ‘first’ real sweater and I can’t wait to wear it again, it is truly awesome.) See?

Wool Ease feels warm and soft because of the wool, but you can WASH it-because of the other stuff. I find that important, because, in my home, whether the tag says so or not, sometimes things just get warshed. I did NOT use a washable yarn for the stealth knitting, I used something decidedly more 100% Merino and num-num-nummy- but it was pretty, and a gift for someone that is growed up enough to be able to handle the responsiblility.

Oh how could I forget? Guess who arrived in the mail today?

I was prioritized by the good folks at kpixie.com. Still no sign of the initial order, sad. But, after my loopy, lengthy, verbose letter , they sent another pattern by priority mail. I feel so special. And no, I don’t think I over reacted at all. I might have spent a little too much of my time obsessing, because I was feeling bitchy and they were the lucky recipients. But look at that face- I suppose Baby Bobbi could be a good beach project (2 weeks!) although those ‘seeds’ aren’t going to plant themselves.

And, because I can, a little ‘eye candy’ which, in this case is actual candy.

Elvis Pez Despensers, uh-huh, Momma. Cola flavored pez. From my Mayun. There is a CD in there too, although I’m not allowed to open it. Action figure geeko says it wouldn’t be ‘collectable’ then.