tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108102562010-02-24T16:16:10.086-06:00Yarn Is My MétierWhere the gauge runs wild and the needles roam free!La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.comBlogger373125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-354482199976198992010-02-24T16:06:00.004-06:002010-02-24T16:16:10.098-06:00Don't look backThe comment problems are over and the Wordpress version of Yarn Is My Metier is open for business. To receive notification of blog updates, you'll have to change your subscription.Thanks for everything. Now go catch up on the latest post!La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-12127230494167950742010-02-13T12:51:00.004-06:002010-02-13T13:33:41.491-06:00I can take a hintBreaking up is hard to do, especially if you were best buddies in the beginning. I loved me some Blogger - so much so that I even got the hoodie and wore it proudly. Those were the salad days before Google and big development budgets.Now they're pulling the plug on support for those of use who publish our blogs via FTP. They may just as well have said, "We don't care where you go, but you can't La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-24818753318742866012010-01-31T20:49:00.011-06:002010-01-31T21:50:38.299-06:00Instant Recycling's Gonna Get YouI was mere inches away from finishing the first of a pair of Lisa Gaskell's Les Cables de Faux (Rav) legwarmers for a frosty friend in Calgary. Feeling pretty proud of myself, I was. Though it is a simple pattern easily memorized, my Swiss-cheese memory seemed to keep getting erased after each 3-row segment.Once it clicked that I was over-complicating things by merely thinking I couldn't knit La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-57473330638419699362009-12-27T07:56:00.003-06:002009-12-27T09:14:51.080-06:00How the french bread cut my finger.....and other food-related knitting.It was just one of those unexpected things. I was so hungry by the time I got home with my lunch and the golden-crusted baguette that I didn't take the time to cut off a proper piece. As I rudely ripped into the loaf, leaving a jagged edge, I felt a quick jab at my left index finger. I figured it was my imagination and thought how funny it would be to fashion aLa Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-23884095279109824432009-12-18T12:45:00.003-06:002009-12-18T13:13:30.472-06:00Now here's a happy snap!The First Post's Daily Beast feature has just the thing to send you smiling into the weekend. Cape penguins sporting knitted red scarves with green and white pom-poms for the holidays. Cape penguins at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama. Photo: Yoshikazu TsunoBy the way, my Super Cupcake cowl is all done and the matching hat is on the needles. More on this terrific looking duo next La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-90448052867046760882009-12-09T10:23:00.009-06:002009-12-09T20:53:15.483-06:00This week in snow, sleet, rain and knitwearIt was Monday morning. As is his habit, Nik stood on my chest long enough to wake me and make known his desire for his 4 a.m. feeding. He does this every morning, like I'd forget or something. Not bloody likely after 13 years. I'm a creature of habit, too, buddy. I know how it goes.I glanced upward from my bed out through the slightly open blinds. It seemed so light out that I figured I really La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-51568825895871968682009-11-28T21:32:00.003-06:002009-11-28T22:23:14.351-06:00Things That Make Me Feel GoodShiny silver buttonsThis cute cadet-style coat from Old Navy came with dull brass buttons that did nothing for it. See for yourself. I consulted a friend and M&J Trimming (love them!) to find the perfect antique silver flower buttons. Color me happy because these little things turn the coat from blah to beautiful.Expressing myself with colorAnd oh, what color! As mentioned previously, I'm takingLa Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-13721600268337241962009-11-23T21:44:00.008-06:002009-11-24T05:09:08.451-06:00What Kind of Boob Am I?I'm the kind of boob who forgets to tell you that I finished the Leaf Beret over a week ago. It is lovely, wearable and an easy knit - especially for those like me re-entering the crafty atmosphere.Pattern: Melissa LaBarre's Leaf BeretYarn: One skein Louet Gems sportweight in Mustard colorway; 100 grams and 225 yards.Modifications: None. The pattern is very clear, as written. Even the La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-64795090250599889532009-11-05T18:32:00.005-06:002009-11-05T19:48:26.793-06:00Threads of a Creative MojoSleek. Sexy. Chunky. Fun. Fabulous! These words are all appropriate when describing Vogue Knitting's Holiday 2009 edition. Honestly, they had me at, "Cowl."One of these beguiling beauties is just the thing for both gift-giving and stash-busting. Chunky yarns? I has it by the suitcase. Some might say I over-bought. Three hyphenates in four sentences. Too much?Now, for a brief update on another La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-27714744845916751292009-10-31T09:31:00.006-05:002009-10-31T10:46:03.674-05:00Orange Eye CandyFor Samhain, Dia de los Muertos and HalloweenFor familiars everywhere, whether orange or otherwise.+ + + + +See you on the "other side"...of the weekend.La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-11047001623189701162009-10-28T16:07:00.005-05:002009-10-28T17:03:05.547-05:00Starting Over with Marigold LeavesIt's times like these when I feel like a rank amateur.Indeed, I think it ironic that I'm starting to blossom just when the leaves are falling from the trees. Maybe my circadian rhythm or my satellite reset button. Is. Just. Off.The Leaf Beret (Ravelry) from knit.1 is the first new thing I've started to knit or crochet since February 2009. Eight months is a long time to take a break from somethingLa Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-74084877133446133302009-10-26T21:10:00.010-05:002009-10-28T08:56:05.952-05:00Broken-hearted"doo-Doo-DEE! The number you have reached has been disconnected."I had to try. I didn't trust my eyes as I passed by the corner where the store had recently been. It was dark. There was brown paper over the windows and it caused a lump of fear and sadness in my throat - like a friend had quietly passed away. Just like a death, I felt guilty because the last time I passed by the shop, I had a La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-57907405757693838252009-10-21T21:13:00.006-05:002009-10-21T22:15:07.517-05:00Must be the season of the...Ceiling Cat.* First I see evidence of the long-secret plan unfolding over at Chris' place. Now, Rocky has apparently received his marching orders."Yes, overlord. She's here but cannot comprehend."What's a caretaker to do?*apologies to anyone who may be offended. it's humor. really. don't tell the cats I said so.La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-49543288701582236782009-10-19T13:36:00.007-05:002009-10-19T22:18:20.137-05:00Come Hither, My LoveliesHave I been trapped in a black hole? A time warp? A malfunctioning TARDIS? Who knows. What I can say is that I was absolutely astounded to see that I had not posted for over 2 months. In that time, The Poetry Society's Knit a Poem project was completed, my home got a new look and I stopped in to see some crafty friends at Chicago's annual YarnCon.First up is the Knit a Poem project. It took overLa Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-62912090866470471862009-08-14T15:36:00.003-05:002009-08-14T15:52:47.912-05:00Poetry In MotionYour needles move me.Secret poem, coming aliveOne letter apiece. - Karen B.Thanks to Mason-Dixon Knitting, I came across The Poetry Society's "Knit a Poem" project. According to the site, letters are being knit and crocheted by hundreds of hands, with the hope of being assembled into a still-secret poem by October 2009.They apparently have an urgent need for F, M and U and are still recruiting La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-23390357512402448482009-08-11T16:06:00.003-05:002009-08-11T17:39:52.845-05:00Rockin' Chicago With One Steady Roll"The blues had a baby, and they named it rock n' roll," sang the legendary Muddy Waters, and boy, is that child still wailing!Just ask the cargo shorts boys, the gray-beards and babies and tattooed ladies who came out en masse for Lollapalooza 2009 in Chicago's Grant Park.I had reservations as the date approached. For one, the hellish humid 90's descended just in time for the 3-day festival. For La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-27911702583161731112009-07-05T08:03:00.006-05:002009-07-05T08:43:12.967-05:00Mommy's AlrightNikita, working that beauty shot, says, "We're All Alright" (Cheap Trick. Holla!)As you might have guessed by the lack of posts, I'm not crafting. And since this is a primarily a knitting blog, I generally try to keep it light and focused. See, my current life is a series of struggles with impersonal bureaucrats in a large insurance company, figuring out how to pay unexpected bills that keep La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-86074637113357493032009-06-01T14:45:00.004-05:002009-06-01T17:25:22.802-05:00FO: Make Room For BabyIt took me months to complete and I had to battle back against the boredom slog through every stitch in the middle, but I am pretty pleased with how things turned out.All the mother-to-be asked for was a kelly green hat. I thought to myself, "A hat's not nearly enough," and that's how a quick little knit morphed into a 28" x 34" blanket.I was a little overwhelmed as I tried to narrow down my La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-58161379002122109432009-05-30T16:56:00.005-05:002009-05-30T17:07:41.233-05:00Doggerel du JourFrom north to south and back againWe paint our toes and sip champagne.Mid walking, talking, laughter, tearsI count my joys and still my fears.Round table filled with loving friendsMy day - complete - by birthday's end.La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-12332929987841995512009-05-29T07:35:00.008-05:002009-05-29T22:57:41.671-05:00Born On This DayAccording to If Today Is Your Birthday, "Your mind is especially restless this year, and you are hungry for new experiences and for answers. Trying out new ways of expressing your creativity figures strongly, and an enterprising spirit serves you very well."A patriot and a President are among the famous folk made their entrance on May 29th:Patrick Henry, American patriot, statesman, and La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-1029250362094932382009-05-17T07:07:00.007-05:002009-05-17T10:09:17.564-05:00FriendsFriends - true friends - weave aTight web that keeps you afloatThough you feel done in.More precious than gold,This bond's strength depends solelyOn how you tend it.~~~What else do friends do? They let you lick the spoon.La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-43913328543418616272009-03-29T12:02:00.004-05:002009-03-29T12:10:41.746-05:00Promise of Spring...broken by a heavy, wet snow. But the tiger lily bulbs seem determined to push on through. You've got to admire their tenacity.La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-42598398929930717632009-03-14T18:52:00.008-05:002009-03-14T21:47:26.404-05:00So, What's New?FO: Blue Garter KerchiefMy handspun sock yarn version of Laura Chau's kerchief turned out even better than I expected. Since I knit in the slow lane, it took an entire week for me to finish and pin to the blocking board (thank Jeebus for blocking wires!).Recall that I used two 200 yard skeins of Crown Mountain Farms Sock Hop yarn (held double) to create a kerchief that ended up measuring 40"x 28La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-91226184899100137852009-03-08T14:00:00.003-05:002009-03-08T14:34:27.011-05:00Rainy Day KnittingThunder and lightening and sheets of rain put me in the mood for some simple knitting with old mystery movies as the backdrop. At present, I'm working on three different projects - a scarf, a baby blanket and this blue garter stitch kerchief:Sock Hop yarn with matching OPI enamel in "Yoga-ta Get This Blue!"The yarn is from Crown Mountain Farms Sock Hop, the color "In The Skies." The kerchief La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10810256.post-7541972716815673632009-02-26T11:59:00.006-06:002009-02-26T13:00:53.064-06:00FO: Simply 17When I was in my early teens, my friends and I would go downtown to the movies. Any remaining money we had would be pooled to buy munchies and drinks at the corner snack shop. I always remembered this place because it was a remnant of a bygone era, with its huge neon sign above the door in cotton candy colors, surrounded by blinking marquee lights proclaiming "17."Today's project put me in the La Cabeza Grandehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.com12