Just for Phiir

Okay, for those of you who are curious this is Epiaa just before the Wrath of the Lich King release. She is in the Argent Dawn leggings and carrying the crystal shield with the coil fang mace. This was my Christmas gift from my husband and I just adore having her on my desk.



These are scarves knitted for a friend's daughters. The black one is made with a 100% wool yarn and a carry along yarn by Trendsetters in gold, gray, and white. The Soft pastel colored one is made from a 55% wool 45% silk yarn custom dyed, the stitch used is a moss stitch.














Same friend wanted some new soft sweaters for her grandsons and a lovely (Pink Lemonade is the yarns color)hooded sweater for her soon to be born granddaughter. the final piece for her family is the shawl in forest colors for her daughter. It is big enough to wrap herself and the new baby in as she runs around in the cold.




Now, on to the doggie sweaters. These are just a few of the sweaters I knitted up this winter. The first is for my brother's dog (Jenny) who is a daschound and I had a great deal of fun making it for her. The second is Heya's sweater in black angora and a faux fur trim with sparkles I made the same one is a smaller size for a friend's dog named Baby Girl. The striped one is in Noro Kureyon and was made for Tommy (a black mini schnauzer)who comes to visit with the propane delivery guy.












This final picture is a prayer shawl made for a friend's Mother. It is very soft and warm. This was made from Caron Soft Touch and the fringe is in the same yarn with two similar colors mixed into the fringe for some depth.


Also made but not pictured are:
Scarf for my darling daughter in the same lovely 45% silk 55% wool as the pastel scarf above but in more of a coral and bright green colors.

Socks, Purple pair for Terry J. Lynn (the author who is on my friends list) Socks, 100% alpaca in sandalwood for a friend in New Mexico, Socks, in green and gray not claimed yet, socks in Noro Kureyon sock yarn with matching baby booties (for my daughter and grand daughter) Baby sweater for Princess Sofie, Baby sweater set with hat and socks for Princess Sofie.

Meanwhile, not only am I busy with the knitting and with the Guild on Moon Guard, but I am still reading a book a day (right now a lot of re reads), enjoying my husband's company and relaxing a little. I hope all of you had a wonderful New year.

Update and beginning the Christmas rush

First, busy summer and fall. I have made the following items:


This is an oversized, front zipper opening with hood for a four year old. Made with my leftover koigu yarns.



this is a design published in Vogue Magazine in 2005 that my girlfriend just loved. Only she wanted it to her ankles and with a hood. It was a challenge but lots of fun.

Now I am working on a size 4 boys sweater, size 2 boys sweater, newborn hooded sweater, 3 scarves and 1 shawl. As soon as I finish that order will move on to a large vest.

In March is will be working on lots and lots of newborn outfits Since that is when grandbaby is due.

For my friends..... lots of hugs and prayers

EPIAA, Blessingsbe say hello to WoW friends

Its That Time Again... de stashing my hoard

Well, I have listed on ebay (seller name is kvaustin) many of my Noro yarns. I will be listing more over the next few weeks. Storage will become a problem if I don't plus the honey needs hotrod parts!!! Most of the listings will be Noro Kureyon, Sumile Multi, and the Silk Garden products. All are great to knit and wear!

Second, Its the anniversary of The Way of the Warrior on Moon Guard so we are busy planning advents! This friday we are doing the FP's of the Eastern Kingdom the hard way Running the whole way. Epiaa finally made lvl 65 and the Twins made 58! So, very busy with WoW, and looking forward to Wrath of the Lich King in November.

Its August soon (friday) and we have been going to Lake Mead more often now that we down sized our boat from 32 feet to 20 feet. We can get the boat in and out of the water! Poor RD is so use to rolling around on the hatch of the 32 foot boat she fell off the new boat twice so I really have to keep an eye on her.

Still working on catergoizing my coins and looking for the information regarding the country to fill in the blanks on my various collections. Argentina is where I am currently! Its time consuming but soooooo much fun.

Please, If Danielle stops by leave me a note. Also, looking to reach Sarah K. and Isabelle. Best wishes to all of you.
Karen

Update for my friends and visitors

Just when I think that life will slow down and I will catch my breath a speed limit increase occurs.

On April 15th wehn I last posted and thought that I would begin to have the time to update this blog at least once or twice a month. Instead, April 22nd my girlfriend and I started 2 paladins in WoW on Moonguard (they are level 52 as of monday). All of our guild stays very busy and active in Wow so Blessingsbe stays busy also. This week is the Midsummer Festival and everyone is online and trying it out.

I tried "The Age of Conan" online and I hated it. Has of today the entire program is deleted from my system. Not going there again. In case you are wondering what I hated. They were constantly uploading new program ... I am on a satelitte connection limited to a download of 375mb per day. When they maxed me out 3 times and caused me to HAVE NO INTERNET ACCESS for those days. I am not happy.
Also, the big tada is the interaction with NPC's (nothing new reminded me of Ultima), the fact you can get naked (why would I want that?). Game was choppy, limited, sticky (as in your character get stuck and cant move) buggy, and NOT HELPFUL

Meanwhile, here I am not really knitting a lot and suddenly getting orders for my patterns, scarves, off the shoulder sweater, and a sweater coat for a good friend
So, I am knitting, on Ravelry.com (that is really a lot of fun), doing car shows with the honey, cleaning house, and re reading Catherine Asaro's Skolian Empire series.

The picture below is for TYOU of our guild she loves the 1960's version of the VW. This was in the Prescott Car Show June 14th.

April 15th day

Well its April 15th and yes my taxes are done and I paid taxes this year PFFFFFFFt.

I know that the Nightly Business Review, and the talking heads say that we are in a recession and that it could be a deep one. But, here are the recent observations I have made:
1. There are several new homes being build again. There is a large home being build in the middle of nowhere. New home starts in Kingman are rising.
2. No beggars on the street corners
3. Starbucks opened their own store not one inside a Safeway (we have both here)
4. Although peoples manners are not good there are a few more smiles than frowns.

I know this isnt very scientific way of measuring the "recession" but, it works for me. Like everyone else I am being careful with our funds, not expanding any of our ideas right now, and watching the talking heads.

We went north to Sebastopol a couple of weeks ago, visited friends and family. Had a nice time. The weather was nice a bit of fog in the morning but otherwise not bad.
Went shopping with my daughter and as always had a good time. Brought some nice summer clothes for me but no purse as I couldnt bring myself to pay 189.00 for apurse I didnt even like.

As for Moon Guard and TWOTW lets have a wonderful week.
Hope all of you are well.