tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111183882024-03-07T23:16:13.198-05:00schrodinger knitsI'm Schrodinger and I knit.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-3727750242007909962010-01-17T14:55:00.005-05:002010-01-17T15:41:36.338-05:00Remember Me?OHAI! yes! it's me, I'm popping in to blog for the first time in, ahem, over a year, ahem. I guess I got busy and distracted, and blogging has not been top of my list of things to do. Everything is great here. Since going back to work (coincidentally, the last time I blogged was just around the time I returned to work) I've been pretty busy, and generally pretty happy about it. I'm really just chronicling my knitting at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">ravelry</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/">flickring </a>and occasional facebooking and other stuff. I moved to a bigger and better apartment over the holidays. Oh, and still I'm selling bags in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/schrodinger">etsy shop</a>.<br /><br />Speaking of the shop, this is the reason for this erratic post, I decided today, in line with the amazing pattern sellers on rav doing <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search?haiti=yes&sort=date">"Help for Haiti"</a> donations, that 50% of my bag sales will go directly to <a href="http://www.savethechildren.org/countries/latin-america-caribbean/haiti.html">Save the Children</a> until January 31st. Save the Children <span style="font-style:italic;">has worked in Haiti for 25 years with 100 staff on the ground. Will be providing food, water, shelter and child-friendly spaces. Because Save the Children's offices did not suffer the structural damage of other non-governmental organizations, other aid workers have taken refuge in the agency's compound, where operations are being run out of offices and tents</span> (quoted directly from <a href="http://www.charitynavigator.org">Charity Navigator</a>) <br /><br />So. If you've been debating about buying a cube recently, this could not be a better time to buy one, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/schrodinger">come on over and see if there are any that take your fancy</a>.<br /><br />For those of you who don't already know, you can find out when the shop is updated with new items either through <a href="http://twitter.com/schrodingeretsy">following me on twitter</a>, or subscribing to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/rss_shop.php?user_id=5009705">shop's rss feed</a>.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-87981610436796291792008-11-29T00:38:00.005-05:002008-11-29T01:06:39.577-05:00Me Knits?I've not a lot of time before my head hits the keyboard in a full-on sleep, however, I really wanted to post a couple of "me knits" (no longer are they to be called selfish knits in the Schrodinger household, there's already enough guilt involved in being a Mum without the guilt of 'selfish' knitting). Both took very little time to knock out, both were a pleasure to knit (hence the speedy knitting) and both are going to get great use.<br /><br />First of all we have the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ilean">Ilean cowl</a>. I had some malabrigo and had started a cabled hat of my own design, it turned out too small, so I ripped and gave up, and then decided that I didn't actually need another cabled hat, I needed a cowl instead. I adapted this to add a button band and buttons, just to make things easier on putting it on or off when wearing headphones :) Details on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/ilean">Ravelry</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/3044252407/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/3044252407_f0a972601d.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />After seeing <a href="http://www.mayarn.com/mayarncom/">Maya's</a> stunningly beautiful FLS, a bunch of <a href="http://spidersknit.org">spiders</a> have decided to jump on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/february-lady-sweater">February Lady Sweater</a> bandwagon by doing a little, unofficial knitalong. I was not for it at first, stating that I just didn't "have the time" but then kept seeing FLS's in progress, and I caved. Out came a webs gift certificate and before I knew it, I had an FLS (according to ravelry, this knit only took me 20 days).<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/3067549396/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/3067549396_2b914923d5.jpg" width="333" height="500" /></a></center><br />Like so many people before me, I adore this sweater, I love the color and fit and style. I'm thinking I will feel even more comfortable if/when my "lady bits" decrease a little in size.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/3066710717/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3066710717_064d77c58a.jpg" width="390" height="500" /></a></center><br />I'm too lazy to post details here when I already <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/february-lady-sweater">pumped them into ravelry</a>, so you'll need to go there if you want that info.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-86836251458497030992008-11-09T19:33:00.004-05:002008-11-09T19:52:49.207-05:00The Blue Dress<center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/3017708318/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/3017708318_a79d060d98.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br />So I hinted that there was a lovely handknit for Baby E made by my Mum, her Grandma. It's a cute, blue dress. I ADORE this dress, it's so pretty, and I'm looking forward to when Baby E can fit in it and can model it. In the meantime, here's some pictures to keep you going.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/3016869019/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/3016869019_edd63ee2b5.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />I have no idea what pattern it is (Mum?) but I reckon I'm making a good guess that it's German.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/3017696408/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3017696408_957497a153.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />I said this dress deserves it's own post, so that's all you're getting. Well, except that you should check out the <a href="http://schrodinger.etsy.com">shop</a>, I'm celebrating my second year on <a href="http://etsy.com">Etsy</a> (as a buyer initially). As of tomorrow, until the end of the month I'm offering FREE SHIPPING to the US and Canada, yes, you read that correctly, FREE SHIPPING in the US and Canada. The rest of the world is also getting just $1 shipping - how cool is that?! So, stop by and take advantage of the offer now at <a href="http://schrodinger.etsy.com">schrodinger.etsy.com</a>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-33031208412304683502008-11-02T10:48:00.003-05:002008-11-02T10:55:13.295-05:00Turtle-y funBaby E had her first Halloween - to be honest I think it went by pretty much unnoticed by her (we'll see if that happens next year). But as her parents, we had fun dressing her up in the costume that Grandma bought for her (cute huh?), and taking her out to see friends in a bar in the city (yeah, bad parents I know) for a couple of hours. Much as it was tempting to, we did not use her to procure candy for our own sweet tooth needs - there were plenty of other parents out there doing that ;)<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2990158371/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2990158371_045e3ea0f7.jpg"></a></center><br /><br />Yeah, nothing handmade here... this year.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-30632521781344588222008-10-29T14:40:00.008-04:002008-10-29T17:38:01.179-04:00The obligatory Rhinebeck post.Okay, so my third time at Rhinebeck was such a different year for me, leaving behind my 8 week old child in the care of the incredibly capable Mr B. I caught a ride upstate with <a href="http://gleek.net">gleek</a> (oh! and I've been meaning to mention, you should check our her new project, a new online magazine called <a href="http://popknits.com">Popknits</a>, it's incredibly cool!) and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/pixienyc">Nancy</a>, it was a beautiful day and I had a great time. Although I didn't get to meet many fellow bloggers (besides the <a href="http://spidersknit.org">spiders</a>, of course, and <a href="http://www.monster-yarn.com/">Maryse</a> [edited to add this info, sorry Maryse - it was great to meet you irl!) I was so happy to be out among the adults. I don't have an amazing haul to show you - in fact I've barely got a thing to show except the cool mug and yarn I bought from the last stand I went to.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2984019789/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2984019789_c225b25b01.jpg" width="500" height="400" /></a></center><br />I *love* this mug, I use it every day, now that my Mum (and lack of reflux) has helped my tea addiction come back in full swing. The [supersoft, lovely] yarn is most likely going to be used for some fair-isle mittens.<br /><br />I don't have much in the way of knitting to show you this time, just a hat that I'm trying design - it's Malabrigo, which I also bought when upstate, from <a href="http://www.fabulousyarn.com/fabstore.shtml">Fabulous Yarn</a> we stopped in the village of Tivoli, NY for dinner before the Rav Party. The lady saw our desperate, yarn hungry faces peering in the window (yeah the festival didn't quite sate us) and she re-opened for us! how nice. I decided that I wanted a cabled hat, but could find no pattern that caught my fancy, so I decided to take matters into my own hands. I still have no clue what I'm going to do come the crown...<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2984903142/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2984903142_d355bb0c79.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><center>Oh yes, I am actually in the middle of a row here, in fact, it's mid-cable! The joys of motherhood :)</center> <br /><br />I have been sewing like a maniac though (well, when I get a chance) and the <a href="http://schrodinger.etsy.com">shop</a> has never been so full. The reason for this? Well, apart from the huge daycare deposit and severe lack of income (aaahh, US maternity coverage is astoundingly bad) I actually have an ad running on <a href="http://ravelry.com">Ravelry</a> for November and thought I better have some bags to offer - this is VERY exciting for me.<br /><br />Good news is, I have lovely bags to show for it.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://schrodinger.etsy.com"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2984049639_9546a208d4.jpg"></a></center>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-35741854283365887772008-10-14T15:49:00.005-04:002008-10-14T16:55:30.041-04:00I'm Schrodinger and it's been 5 weeks since I last postedWow! It really is incredible how easy it is to neglect your blog and all blog reading when you have a baby. To everyone that has sent their congratulations, THANK YOU and please accept my apologies for not getting back to you. I've also neglecting blog reading, and am horrified when I see what I have to read - gulp! I have to admit, that it's not just the baby that kept me away, but also a new addiction... microblogging through <a href="http://twitter.com">twitter</a>. My Mum also came to visit (Dad needed to stay back in Austria while they finish up renovations on their <a href="http://www.hausanastasia.com/">vacation apartments</a>). Mum brought a <i>ton</i> of gifts for baby E, from them as well as other family over in the UK, one thing I <i>had</i> to share with you is this adorable sheep.<br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2941513755/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2941513755_0536aa87d0.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />She also brought with her a stunning handknit dress that she had made, but that's going to wait for another time and it's own, special post :)<br /><br />So, you can imagine there's not a huge amount of knitting going on here, but there are a few knits that Baby E has modeled so far to share with you all. I'm trying to take pictures of all the amazing handknits that Baby E has, as and when she wears them. There are still plenty more that she's yet to grow into.<br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2836830257/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2836830257_0bb7c6dcbb.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><a href="http://members.home.nl/tdpj/Patronen/Bootees/Saartjes%20bootees.pdf">Saartje Booties</a> from <a href="http://gimmesanity.com/">Sharon</a>, excuse the blurriness, baby E was fidgety here, this was the best shot I could get :)<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2873594819/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2873594819_967bf5abdc.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/better-than-booties-baby-socks">Better than booties socks</a><br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2847623366/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2847623366_b2f9b8b0af.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center>Modeling the <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2008/07/showered.html">spider blanket</a> before tummy time.<br /><br />I've been knitting a bit myself (although the hat is the only FO I have to show for it so far)<br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2926202652/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2926202652_ffed611897.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center>I made this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/baby-hat">hat</a> [rav link] last week, it has since been undone and reknit to add length, it fits better, but I've not taken new pics.<br /><br />I'm thrilled to announce that Baby E is also able to bottle-feed, therefore I've been creating a stash of milk so that I'm free to go to Rhinebeck on Saturday - WOO HOO! Hope to see some of you there, you can distract me from buying yarn and fiber we can't afford.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-33673539332970426192008-09-07T15:53:00.005-04:002008-09-07T17:40:29.272-04:002 weeksWow, it's been 2 weeks since baby E first made her appearance. I want to thank everyone for their congratulatory comments, notes and emails - it's been wonderful to share our joy with so many people I don't even know :)<br /><br />I did toy with the idea of sharing our birth story, it was pretty eventful for both of us - we certainly tested our amazingly wonderful midwife, and Mr B, but since it all ended well and I'm pretty private, I'm keeping those memories to myself. Instead, here's a shot of baby E and myself on the morning of her 2 week birthday, she's a bit of a blur, a combination of birthday excitement and bad camera methinks.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2836835001/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2836835001_b1108b45d7.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />Also, I have some baby modeling shots to share with you. There's only a few, since baby E is wearing them as they fit her. The quality of the pictures is not so great thanks to our decent camera crapping out on us, apparently electronics don't take to swimming in half a bottle of Gatorade. We've ordered a new point and shoot camera (<a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14919">Canon Powershot Elph SD750</a>)<br /><br />First up are a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/mayarn/better-than-booties-baby-socks-2">pair of socks</a> from <a href="http://www.mayarn.com/">Maya</a> (link to her ravelry info).<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2806960913/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2806960913_f22e26a511.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />Next we have the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/baby-hat-with-leaf-edging">Baby Leaf Hat</a> (ravelry) which I knit, but don't remember blogging about. This was a perfect accessory to wear when leaving the hospital.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2804131519/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2804131519_fb3a23aba2.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br />I have more, but I'm going to save them since I'm probably not going to have much knitting to show you for a while (and baby E is demanding more attention). I think I've knit 1 round on 2 pair of socks since baby E joined us.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-22871186229597422692008-08-27T22:46:00.002-04:002008-08-27T22:52:23.274-04:00She's here!Introducing Baby E, my most ambitious FO. Born on August 24th, 2008 at 10:21am. <br /><br />A shocking 8lbs 11 oz, 21.5" long of pure perfection.<br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2804138159/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2804138159_b1a0f86313.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br />Sorry for the blog update delay, we were held up at the hospital while Baby E worked on her tan. We were (finally) released and got home today. <br /><br />Thank you to everyone for their well wishes and comments so far, we love reading them and apologize in advance for (potentially) dropping off the face of the earth while we drink in our new addition.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-21276267661834038242008-08-20T13:05:00.002-04:002008-08-20T13:08:15.757-04:00Sproglet-lessYup, I could blog and bemoan the fact that I'm 3 days past the <i>estimated</i> due date and I'm about ready to burst - but I've managed to do that to anyone who'll listen, so you lucky guys don't have to endure that too. <br /><br />Instead I will show you the finished <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/sunrise-sunset-afghan">Sunrise Sunset blanket</a> (ravelry link). I finally completed it last night, the carpel tunnel slowed down my crochet, and the sc, dc border certainly killed my mojo a little. According to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a>, this project took a little over 3 months to complete, but as Mr. B. said (and I totally agree), it seemed a LOT longer than that.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2781824696/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2781824696_8dc945a5fe.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />It was a perfect project to carry around, since you are just crocheting 4.5" squares. However, if you're not a fan of seaming, you might want to give it a miss, or find a <i>really</i> good friend who can stand it - I'm okay with seaming, esp. now that I've actually got my own chibi needles, wow! what a difference that bent end makes, how did it take me so long to own some? I love how the blanket turned out, and we're all just going to pretend that it's had it's final wash and block (c'mon, you can't make a 9+ month preggers woman get on the floor and pin the bugger down can ya?)<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2781820282/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2781820282_1b91de09e4.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br />As for the log cabin blanket, it's complete except for the border (again), I did a whip stitch border as the pattern suggests and it looked awful. Now I'm halfway through a single crochet border, but just realized that the hook I was using is a tad too big. Tonight I try again. In the meantime, I started another project. I wanted to use the noro sock yarn I bought on vacation in PA, but actually didn't want to make socks [gasp!] so started the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-scarf">chevron scarf</a> (rav link) instead. I think the colours are cheerful, Mr B is unimpressed. I promised I wouldn't make him wear it :)<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2778495341/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2778495341_0d1acc7295.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-72038368890817720622008-08-12T11:48:00.005-04:002008-08-12T12:49:51.096-04:00No! No Baby yet.So I'm officially playing the waiting game, as are tons of anxious friends and relatives who's emails, calls and facebook contacts are sure to increase as the due date rolls nearer (which is Sunday btw). In the meantime, I finished work on Friday, I decided I could no longer handle the <s>NY arseholes</s> commute and heat, well, naturally it cools to the low 80's this week, but that wasn't going to encourage me to change my mind about work.<br /><br />Before I update you one what I've been up to, I should show you once again, how wonderful people are out there. <a href="http://gimmesanity.com/">Sharon</a>, not content with being super-busy with the birth of her second daughter (having just moved apartment, of course), she had to go ahead and send me this package of adorable goodies:<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2662751584/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2662751584_d8a1c42048.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />I believe I may have made even some girlie noise when I opened this package, the booties, the hat, the adorable little bunny, wow this bean is spoiled already :) Thank you Sharon!!<br /><br />So inbetween watching the crappy NBC daytime version of the Olympics (which basically consists of beach volleyball and the swimming I saw last night) and finishing off projects I thought I better blog. I decided that I couldn't really sign up for <a href="http://blog.ravelry.com/2008/07/25/ravelympics/">Ravelympics</a> as I could give birth at any time, but I could give myself some deadlines of my own to try and turn the giant UFO into an FO. You see, according to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">ravelry</a>, I started the <a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/AfghansThrows/LW1527+Sunrise+Sunset+Afghan.htm">Sunrise Sunset blanket</a> way back on May 10th, I have since distracted myself with numerous other, smaller, cute projects, but I know that I really need to finish this blanket. All the little Sunrise and Sunsets were made, some were finished and blocked, some were still waiting the end weaving (about 8 ends per piece) and blocking. Then there's the seaming together - not an enviable task, and not one that will do itself. If I just suck it up while I have the time at home, it will be done and I'll be wondering what all the fuss was about. As you can see, I made some good headway already.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2756333979/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2756333979_0cd1a0f899.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />I also wanted something pretty simple and satisfying, and kept looking at all the yarn that was left over from the amazingly beautiful <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2008/07/showered.html">Spider blanket</a>. It kept bugging me that there is practically enough to make another blanket, and 3 baby blankets have got to be better than 2 right? So I cast on for a log cabin blanket for the bean. I've always wanted to make one, the simplicity of it and the squishiness of the garter stitch was too tempting. So I now have the goal of finishing 2 blankets before the bean arrives.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2757165114/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2757165114_488e22835c.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />Good luck to me eh?schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-90079909953291088062008-07-27T21:29:00.003-04:002008-07-27T21:52:02.464-04:00ShoweredI've been busy, but there's no excuse for not sharing the wonderful handmade gifts bestowed upon me and the bean a couple of weeks ago at our baby shower. The shower was a beautiful affair, held in a Manhattan garden of a good friend, the cupcakes were delish, sandwiches tasty, sangria plentiful (lemonade with mint for me) and company delightful. I have no pictures of the event, although <a href="http://virginiaisforknitters.com/?p=214">Virginia </a>has some, less-than-flattering pics of me opening gifts (I think I need to work on my "ahhh that's cute" face). Nevertheless, I was thrilled with all the amazing and adorable gifts, the <a href="http://spidersknit.org">spider</a> blanket, which is amazing! I can't imagine the behind-the-scenes knitting and passing around that went on - but I have to say a big and public THANK YOU to all the spiders that worked so hard on the beautiful blanket, I'm so lucky to know such a wonderful group of knitting pals.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2684114432/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2684114432_2b8e5ed7c4.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br /><br />And here's a flickr montage of the handmade goodies from the <a href="http://spidersknit.org">spiders</a> (click on the image to get more info from flickr).<br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2683314599/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2683314599_8ab13dd641.jpg" width="500" height="500" /></a></center>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-49387763745201800892008-07-20T10:27:00.003-04:002008-07-20T10:44:55.021-04:00No, not baby stuff - this time.I've been busy finishing stuff and making bags for <a href="http://schrodinger.etsy.com">the shop</a> before I pop - I reckon it's my version of nesting. I'm now at the stage where I can say, "anytime now" from now for up to the next 6 weeks, yup I'm at that 36 week mark today - YIKES!<br /><br />But I didn't decide to randomly post to talk about baby stuff... this time. I just want to let you know about <a href="http://earthchicknits.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/full-circle-a-raffle-and-a-ridiculously-long-post/">Earthchicks amazing raffle</a>. The prizes are fantastic (and I'm not just saying that cos one of them includes one of my cubes), and the story behind it all is incredibly touching. A $5 donation gives you a chance to win some phenomenal prizes - hands off the fabric though, it has my name written all over it ;)<br /><br />Stay tuned, I do have some yummy handmade goodies to share with you, when I have the energy to write a proper post. So what are you waiting for? <a href="http://earthchicknits.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/full-circle-a-raffle-and-a-ridiculously-long-post/">Go over and donate, donate, donate</a>!schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-67565401911494115162008-07-06T06:09:00.003-04:002008-07-06T06:14:52.324-04:00Cuteness, and a Thank YouI hope everyone has been enjoying their weekends - for many of you this is a long weekend, and I hope you're loving that as much as I am. I've been pretty busy since I last posted, almost all of it surrounds the impending arrival of the bean, which I'm pleasantly surprised at how excited I am about it all. First of all, my weekend began wonderfully with an unexpected package in the mail from <a href="http://oiyi.blogspot.com/">Oiyi</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2634539863/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2634539863_34be79a01d.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />How can anyone resist a fabric book on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Care_Bear">Care Bears</a>? Oiyi, you blow my mind, I'm always inspired by the crafting and cooking that you do, despite the adorable new <s>distraction</s> addition to your family. Thank you so much for finding the time to make this book for the bean, who will adore it.<br /><br />Next up, the nursery has evolved into an actual *gasp* nursery. We had a lot of difficulty picking the paint colour, well, until we had the curtain fabric picked out that is - then it was a cinch. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2620698611/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2620698611_9d0354b9e2.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br />That Echino fabric is fabulous isn't it? So cute with the little dragonflies and spiders.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2620695509/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2620695509_05880f4c7d.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br />Mr B has been busy drawing some classic Pooh for the walls, all the pictures are great, but my fave is of Pooh climbing the tree.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/86539327@N00/2641903982/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2641903982_d78b1d9999.jpg" width="500" height="168" /></a></center><br />I've still been knitting, although it's mostly been train knitting recently, but that hasn't mean that there's been zero productivity. First up, I made some cute socks (if they look familiar, <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2008/05/still-ticking-away.html">that's because they are</a>).<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2635358370/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2635358370_69d0f93de1.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />And, last weekend I managed to finish this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/seamless-kimono-sweater">adorable seamless kimono</a> -deets (as usual) are on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com">ravelry</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2634533619/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2634533619_077dd6dab9.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />Some people have noted that I haven't updated <a href="http://schrodinger.etsy.com">the shop</a> in over a month, I used to find this situation stressful, but I just can't let it get to me anymore - sorry to anyone who's been patiently waiting for some more fabrics. I'm really hoping to make a few more bags before I pop, but I'm going to have to see if I can enlist the help of Mr B, since the cutting of fabric needs to be done on the floor - we have no other surface that is big enough.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-26115831215476679172008-06-23T15:20:00.001-04:002008-06-23T15:21:59.115-04:00Meet Elijah (too)Ever since I finished the <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2008/03/land-of-toys.html">first Elijah</a> for one of our newest spider mites, Mr B was pretty certain that we needed an Elijah for <s>himself</s> our growing bean. I have to admit that knitting this a second time was not twice the fun, far from it. I didn't really enjoy stuffing as I go since that took away the portability of this adorable project.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2593228739/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2593228739_8ce3e4796b.jpg" width="375" height="500"></a></center><br /><br />Mr B. chose the yarn (Lion-brand cotton-ease) and color from a limited selection of baby friendly yarn in the stash. I think he chose well, and I have to admit that I think he's adorable. More info on this Elijah can be found on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/elijah-2">ravelry</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2594070704/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2594070704_2aeccf9df2.jpg" width="375" height="500"></a></center><br /><br />Sad thing is that I would love to <a href="http://ysolda.com/store/toys/sophie/">Sophie</a>, but I'm not sure I have the mojo, I will continue with the sweaters and socks for now.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-70781582774380814972008-06-08T15:33:00.000-04:002008-06-08T15:33:47.256-04:00baby, baby, babyIf you don't care for baby items, I recommend skipping this post all together, cos that's all I've got for ya! Apparently I'm in the middle of a baby boom and a ton of friends are going forth and multiplying, myself included :) So I've been knitting, a lot of baby stuff, and it's time to share some of that stuff with you.<br /><br />First up a little hat and pair of socks for <a href="http://gimmesanity.com/">Sharon</a>'s newest addition:<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2518489471/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/2518489471_5b9c129b5e.jpg"></a></center><br /><br />Next we have the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/baby-surprise-jacket">Baby Surprise Jacket</a> for <a href="http://www.greatwhitewong.com/sassystitchess">Kaitlyn</a>'s little Cassie:<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2545895305/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2545895305_b8f0d0e5be.jpg" width="500" height="375"></a></center><br /><br />Aren't those colors so cute together? Who can resist a little brown and pink? Here's something else in a similar color scheme. My coworker, also with child, left to live in Chicago for a few years, naturally she needed a cute <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/ribbed-baby-jacket">ribbed baby sweater</a> for her little one due in October - a sign of my appreciation for her putting up with my daily witterings.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2545902171/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2545902171_9e0bafe0aa.jpg" width="500" height="375"></a></center><br /><br />With all this knitting for other people's baby's, I certainly haven't forgotten my own! Last weekend I made 8 burp cloths for the bean (well, I guess more for us). I got the fabric for a bargain from Intercourse, PA (tee hee). I really enjoyed making something really quick and simple, the cloths took no more than a couple of hours to put together - pattern is free from a website called "<a href="http://www.newconceptions.com/free.htm">New Conceptions</a>".<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2522100794/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2522100794_2bd1f19b06.jpg" width="500" height="375"></a></center><br /><br />And today I finished the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/baby-sweater-on-two-needles-february">February Sweater</a> (which I mistakenly called the BSJ in my last post - yikes! talk about baby brain).<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2561344567/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2561344567_afcdf4fcca.jpg" width="500" height="375"></a></center><br /><br />Not only did I have enough yarn (one skein of STR in Amber) to make the sweater, but also enough to make the matching hat! How cute is that?<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2561349825/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2561349825_c1af4412e9.jpg" width="500" height="485"></a></center><br /><br />Best thing is that I think it will fit....<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2562178202/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/2562178202_6d4f89a0c0.jpg" width="375" height="500"></a></center><br /><br />There are approximately 10 weeks to go before chaos reigns over the Schrodinger household (depending on what the bean decides, of course). I have far too many ideas of what I want to knit, but hoping to at least finish the couple of projects I have on the needles - good knitting and cooling vibes will be appreciated :)schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-64084131264916475462008-05-24T16:50:00.005-04:002008-06-08T15:38:15.770-04:00Still ticking awaySo it's been a while, with many of lifes distractions keeping me away from the blog. All good stuff though, and the good news is that I get to have a few things to show you. First up, some WIPS.<br /><br />I started the <s><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-sweater-on-two-needles-february">baby surprise jacket</a></s> oops, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-sweater-on-two-needles-february">February Baby Sweater</a> [ravelry link] for the bean just before we went away on our babymoon. Yes, it was wonderful, we went to Lancaster, PA - Amish Country, and I strongly recommend the <a href="http://www.walnutlawn.com/">B&B we stayed at</a> for the wonderful hosts and the delicious <span style="font-style:italic;">3 course</span> breakfasts. Here's a shot of it in progress while away, more is knit now, but I'll save further progress shots until it's finished.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2502617440/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/2502617440_6bcc7a1685.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />It's being knit with Socks that Rock in Amber - I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the one skein will do it...<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/AfghansThrows/LW1527+Sunrise+Sunset+Afghan.htm">sunset blanket</a> is coming along. I have over 20 squares crocheted so far, I've blocked about half of them. The seaming won't be fun, but I can already tell that the end result will be worth it.<br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2518480777/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2518480777_abecd07ab9.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />I managed to finish some stuff too though, first up is a gift for <a href="http://madeinnyc.typepad.com/my_weblog/">Amanda</a> and her little one:<br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2484363159/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2484363159_0cc0471c94.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br /><br />These <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/better-than-booties-baby-socks">better-than-booties socks</a> [rav again] needed a matching hat, so I made this one up as I went along, I have no idea how I did it, and I'm just hoping that the little thing fits.<br /><br />The biggest accomplishment this month is the quilt. Yes! I had a goal of making a quilt for the bean, and I DID IT! And I have to admit that I'm really happy with it.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2502307009/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2502307009_d3c2202383.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />It took some debate, but I finally decided on an orange binding for the edging, with a decorative stitch in yellow, pretty huh?<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2502148611/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2502148611_f83736d155.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br /><br />On the baby front, everything continues to go very well. I feel, surprisingly, healthy and happy - albeit a little tired - and we are told that all is developing well. Mr B and I have been doing some of the usual nesting stuff (decorating, buying and putting together furniture). I have a ton of projects in my head that I want to get done, but I'm being realistic and recognizing my time and energy limitations, one step at a time.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-49469753471735890882008-05-07T07:00:00.004-04:002008-05-07T07:03:39.754-04:00CONTEST!No not here! Nothing to see here, go <a href="http://oneschemeofhappiness.typepad.com/home/2008/05/blog-contest-bl.html">here instead</a>. There's some <s>great</s> fantastic prizes to be won, of course I'm biased since there's something of mine in there, as well as other great creative works, but what are you still doing here reading, go away! <a href="http://oneschemeofhappiness.typepad.com/home/2008/05/blog-contest-bl.html">Enter Katy's contest</a> she really needs the book recommendations!schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-60033718364189104832008-04-16T21:52:00.001-04:002008-04-16T21:53:35.566-04:00Shameless plugLast week, Mr B. finished making a stop motion animation video for his band, <a href="http://myspace.com/bellow">Bellow</a>. I'm so proud of him, I wanted to share it with you. Of course I'm aware this is a knitting/crafting blog, so I don't expect you to share my enthusiasm, but would be thrilled if you do.<br /><br /><center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rKqm81dmTTY&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rKqm81dmTTY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></center>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-15211521986584736632008-04-13T11:44:00.004-04:002008-04-13T16:21:46.599-04:005 Random Things Sunday1. QUILT<br />I went over to <a href="http://treschicveronique.blogspot.com/">Veronique's</a> a couple of weekends ago, she had kindly volunteered to show me some quilting skills. V is an amazing teacher and she gave me the inspiration and confidence needed to start making the quilt I wanted to make for the growing bean. And I think it's going really well...<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2391744109/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2391744109_a159c411b4.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2394688382/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2394688382_064d03febb.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2407590419/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2407590419_ee0a57a7f9.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />I actually have the backing and batting together now, it's just the fun of quilting it all, maybe this afternoon.<br /><br />2. PIN CUSHION<br />I used the practice square (wasn't quite happy with one of the fabrics in the first one) to make a little pin cushion, something very necessary with those funny little quilting pins.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2408419744/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2408419744_87b656399e.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />3. RAV GOODIES<br />A few weeks ago the <a href="http://spidersknit.org">Spiders</a> had some visitors, Jess and Casey (AKA Mama and Papa <a href="http://ravelry.com">Rav</a>), came along with <a href="http://www.mayarn.com/">Maya</a> and the very amusing Steve, it was fun spending a few hours with them, although I was sad not to join them for drinks, Jess and Casey made up for it with these adorable gifts.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2409843311/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/2409843311_554a404b60.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />How cute is that Bob pin? I believe that the pins, stickers and other good stuff will (most likely) be available in a soon-to-be Ravelry store.<br /><br />4. GREEN SWIFFER<br />I'm happy to find different ways to do my bit for the environment. So when I saw this ingenious <a href="http://skullcharms.blogspot.com/2007/05/free-pattern-ballband-dishcloth.html">swiffer cover pattern</a> in <a href="http://www.greatwhitewong.com/sassystitchess/">Sassy's</a> Rav queue yesterday, I immediately grabbed some dish cotton and knit one up last night while watching junk telly.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2410671858/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2410671858_a9aefd6462.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br /><br />It's got to beat those crappy throw-away swiffer cloths, and it's reusable! I can't wait to try it out - well, actually I lie about that part, but I hope it works nearly as well as being on my hands and knees with a sponge.<br /><br />5. CROCHET<br />I'm a little into crochet now too. I started a blanket this week. It's the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunrise-sunset-afghan">Sunset blanket</a> (ravelry), and I think it's going to be adorable in chocolate brown and rosy pink.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2410640933/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2410640933_702c57376f.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a></center>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-35541251256809356082008-04-03T21:46:00.002-04:002008-04-03T22:07:04.419-04:00(more) News and KnittingThe next step with beany baby was to find out whether the predominant color in my knitting (and other stuff) would be:<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2373985617/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2373985617_b89f6610ea_m.jpg" width="240" height="227" /></a><br />Pink*</center><br /><br /><center>OR</center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2374827088/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2374827088_a920a6eee0_m.jpg" width="240" height="230" /></a><br />Blue*</center><br /><br />Now the rather grumpy technician was quite adamant that we will be focusing on....<br /><br />Nah, I'll wait until the end of the post before I tell ya (of course it's just a simple matter of scrolling to the bottom to find out).<br /><br />So in practically one evening I used up the handspun I'd <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2008/01/socks-shells-spinning.html">made a little while back</a>, with it I made <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/urchin">Ysolda's Urchin</a> [rav link for details].<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2371281894/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2371281894_ebf5ba63b1.jpg" width="500" height="422" /></a></center><br />I haven't worn the hat outside among the "real" people yet, I don't feel I have the guts, and am not sure about me in a beret, but I'm happy with the pattern itself, the simplicity of the short-rows and the loveliness of garter stitch.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2370447213/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2370447213_f428a1ba01.jpg" width="448" height="500" /></a></center><br />Mr B got his wish last week, a Munkee <s>all his own</s> for the bean. As I wasn't sure I'd have enough yarn to finish this monkey, I offered to make a shirt. Mr B. requested orange, his fave color, which also happens to be a Mets color.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2371284422/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/2371284422_9e72abe352.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br /><br />While my embroidery skills are a little scant, at least you get the idea, and just in time for the opener too. Details about this Munkee <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/crocheted-monkey-2">are here</a> [more rav].<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2370450365/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2370450365_914c0478f6.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br /><br />Oh yeah, and about the sex:<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2373985617/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2373985617_b89f6610ea_m.jpg" width="240" height="227" /></a></center><br /><br />The tech was very sure we are going to have a GIRL!! Exciting stuff.<br /><br />* Buttons coming to an <a href="http://schrodinger.etsy.com">etsy shop</a> near you soon.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-57945350399319814332008-03-23T17:21:00.001-04:002008-03-23T17:40:46.611-04:00Land of the toysLately I've been on a bit of a toy-making kick recently. Possibly this has something to do with impending motherhood. Mostly I think it's because they're cute, relatively quick to make and perfect for the baby-gifting I needed to do the last couple of weekends. That's not to say there isn't other knitting going on in these parts - it's just not knitting that I can share with you at this time.<br /><br />Anyway, on to the knitting I can share with you. First up is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elijah">Elijah</a> [rav link]. This adorable little guy was too much to resist after seeing him on <a href="http://oiyi.blogspot.com/">Oiyi's Crafts</a> blog. I actually had to go out right away to find some yarn to knit him with - and I found some no-name acrylic (yeah, there's not a great selection of yarn in Astoria).<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2339010206/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/2339010206_8bf992b000.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br /><br />I was able to gift him directly to <a href="http://teamkaty.typepad.com/do_did_done/2008/03/my-most-favorit.html">Mum and monkeybaby</a> last weekend at <a href="http://everywordsapurl.blogspot.com/2008/03/loop-at-last.html">the</a> <a href="http://www.figandplum.com/archives/000839.html">babywarming</a> - Elijah was greeted with a resounding 'awwwwwww' around the room.<br /><br />Next up is the toy that Mr B has named Munkee (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/crocheted-monkey">rav link here</a>). This time I was inspired by <a href="http://www.flintknits.com/blog/">Pam's</a> adorable little <a href="http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=31">monkey with attitude</a>. This cute little guy was perfect for me to make up when I didn't really have an awful lot of time but had enough inspiration to teach myself a couple of crochet moves to get him made.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2354368909/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2354368909_fc2e2458e0.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br /><br />Mr B has been that taken by him that the only way he would let me give Munkee to <a href="http://www.gleek.net/archives/000486.php">the child he was intended for</a> was if I promised to make him one for <s>himself</s> the baby. So I'm in the process of making Munkee #2.<br /><br />I have also started using <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2008/01/socks-shells-spinning.html">the handspun I made a little while back</a> to make a selfish knit. I'm just a little concerned that I'm going to run out of yarn, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-72459091661156709092008-03-09T20:41:00.000-04:002008-03-09T20:38:13.119-04:00An adventure?Yeah, yeah, I'm neglectful of the blog, but you'll be thanking me if you knew how little there was to share with you. You see, not so much knitting has been happening chez schrodinger, and what little there's been must remain under wraps until they've been gifted. However, I should have shared the wonderful sock that I was lucky enough to receive from the lovely <a href="http://bklynhandspunyarn.blogspot.com/">Marie</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2321921223/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/2321921223_cb036f2624.jpg" alt="Poseidon sock (by schrodinger212)" width="375" height="500" /></a></center><br />Isn't is marvelous? It's the <a href="http://www.knitlawrence.org/patterns/poseidon_socks.pdf">poseidon</a> [pdf] sock (pattern by the talented <a href="http://exercisebeforeknitting.com/">Elinor</a>). The yarn is Marie's new 3-ply, <a href="http://www298.pair.com/brooklyn/Store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_2_32&zenid=107a5259e4fddc5ec06a229fd56c4a4e">softspun plus</a>, however, I need Marie to rescue me with the name of the colorway. Look at that heel, impressive! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2321923429/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2321923429_5618b5e63f.jpg" alt="Poseidon - heel (by schrodinger212)" width="500" height="375" /></a></center><br />I want to thank each and every one of you for your sweet comments about my most exciting WIP, I really appreciate it. And I think that your well wishes have gone a long way since I'm feeling considerably better. A little tired maybe, and more than a little fuzzy-brained (quite peculiar and more than a little embarrassing at times), but better, and I like it that way.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-79228109565451224522008-02-16T11:22:00.004-05:002008-02-16T11:42:01.395-05:00More catching up/stuffThere's a few things that I really need to catch up on. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2268559051/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2268559051_8b469308d3_o.jpg" width="110" height="125" alt="you-make-my-day-award" /></a><br />First of all, both <a href="http://earthchicknits.blogspot.com">earthchick</a> and <a href="http://aquaknits.factotum23.com">aquaknits</a> (<a href="http://www.anabundanceoflisa.typepad.com">and</a> <a href="http://physicsknits.blogspot.com">some</a> <a href="http://treschicveronique.blogspot.com/">spiders</a> if you count the collective awards given out) gave me for the "you make my day award". And I was so happy to read that, I love both their blogs and have been reading them both for such a long time, they certainly both make my day (aqua, it's great to see you post again!). I have thought long and hard about which blogs I would nominate, and just. could. not. narrow it down to 10 blogs - how is that possible? So I'm taking the cowards way out and saying that I love all the blogs I read, each and every one of you - I love to see what's going on with little sneaky looks into people's lives. Thank you all of you for making my day!!<br /><br />Second order of business is that, it occurred to me that this month brings about my 3rd anniversary of the blog!! This is actually more of an honorable mention than anything else, because I don't have it in me to do anything big and celebratory right now. But I did want to say a big thank you to each and every one of you who pops by to say hi, I appreciate each and every comment I get and love reading them, even if I've been a slacker at responding to them recently.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2269322506/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2090/2269322506_8f9f0a0551.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Cablenet" /></a><br />Third, this sock (which has been a royal pain the in my arse) is finally finished. And today it will be going to one of my <a href="http://spidersknit.org">spider buddies</a> in our little valentine's single sock swap. It's actually a really great idea, where we each get a person to knit for (through this cute site called <a href="http://www.elfster.com/">'elfster'</a>) and knit them just one sock. You then give them this single sock, the pattern and enough yarn to make it's partner, while someone else will give you the sock they knit for you, etc. etc. It gave me a chance to knit a sock that I'm VERY sure I would not want to knit 2 of because of the concentration required.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2268532823/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2339/2268532823_4f31ca46b1.jpg" width="500" height="475" alt="Cablenet - reverse st st heel" /></a><br />The pattern is <a href="http://www.knitty.com/issuefall06/PATTcablenet.html">cablenet</a> from <a href="http://www.knitty.com">knitty</a>. Yarn is Regia silk is this beautiful burgandy/red - perfect for a valentines swap methinks, and all other deets will show up soon enough on <a http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifhref="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/cable-net">ravelry</a>. Not right now though, I have to get to a party at <a href="http://bklynhandspunyarn.blogspot.com/">Marie's</a> place.<br /><br />Hope you're still here because this is where things get really interesting in todays post.<br /><br />I have to admit to all of you that I've been holding out on you with one particular WIP. It's actually been in progress for about 3 months now.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2268542545/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2412/2268542545_05bd2a07b4_m.jpg" width="240" height="168" alt="12 weeks" /></a><br />Yup, the Schrodingers' Baby Bean! <br /><br />I've gotta say that this particular project has taken more out of me than any other. I have never felt more like crap in my life - you know I'm not well when I don't even want to <i>think</i> about knitting. Good news is that I'm starting to feel much better now, and believe that I will actually be able to do more of the sewing and knitting I want to do. My big plan is to make a quilt for the bambino. Something that I've always wanted to do. However, it is more because I love the look of quilts, so I'm not sure I'm going to like the actual process.... Any advice from quilters out there will be gratefully received.<br /><br />Now I really have to go, because this is what happens when you try to rush the cooling process of a banana, nut loaf, sigh! I'm off to buy a cake.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2268529035/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2268529035_c99abbbc96.jpg" width="481" height="500" alt="Banana nut loaf" /></a>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-73661261441306578222008-02-03T19:17:00.000-05:002008-02-03T19:36:46.844-05:00MememeemeeeNot much so show you, just one finished sock. Knit using 'knitpicks' Felici, it will be one ball for each sock. Toe-up, using figure 8 cast-on, I just knit until I ran out of yarn - doing some increases as I reached the calf. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2239967389/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2327/2239967389_a00b693972.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Stripy sock"/></a></center><br /><br />There are other WIPs going on, but they must remain secret for just a little bit longer. Since I don't have much to share, here's a meme. I was tagged by <a href="http://glacia.blogspot.com/">Jacqueline</a>. This was tough, so tough it took me nearly 2 weeks to complete - yikes!<br /><br />Here are the rules:<br /><br /><LI> Link to the person that tagged you<br /><br /><LI> Post the rules on your blog.<br /><br /><LI> Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.<br /><br /><LI> <s>Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.</s> I don't want to tag, it took me 2 weeks to think of 6 things, can't imagine how long it would take to thing of 6 people - if you want to do this meme - go ahead! Enjoy!<br /><br /><LI> <s>Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.</s> see above.<br /><br />1. I tend to get fixated on certain lunches, and will have them at least 2 times a week for weeks on end. During the summer it was organic mixed greens salad, with avocado, mandarin orange, hearts of palm, turkey and walnuts. This week I had the "Italiano" Panini 2 times this week. I get completely thrown when they don't have exactly what I want and will sometimes just skip lunch altogether.<br /><br />2. I hate going to the hairdresser, I hate having to stare at myself in the mirror for so long, I never really know how to place my hands (even though they are under a cape), I'm crap at small talk and many other things that just make me uncomfortable. I get really worked up when I get there and never fully relax, you'd think I was going to the dentist. I go as rarely as possible. I feel the same way about spa's and nail salons. But at the same time, I want to be someone that can go for a massage once in a while, I guess I need to find a non-spa massage place.<br /><br />3. <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2007/05/meme.html">I told you about how amused I am when I hear many Americans pronounce "duties" or "Duty"</a>. I never mentioned the other one, which is when people have 2 do's run in a sentence, e.g. "It's important when you <i>do do</i> it that way". Dodo's make me giggle like a nine year old in the same way doodies do. And they seem to be much more common in important meetings at work.<br /><br />4. At times I can appear really efficient and great at getting things done. Honestly though, I have to finish a task, or take care of a message etc, right away, if I don't, I'm going to forget and I'll be the jerk that never calls people back or finishes projects. So what may seem anal retentive to some, is simply self preservation for me.<br /><br />5. Speaking of forgetting, I'm rely heavily on lists. While this is pretty common for many people, I will always email the lists/reminders to myself, so I will see them on my phone when I need to. I will also do this with hopstop directions and knitting patterns. I think I'd be at a loss without email capacity on my phone.<br /><br />6. Going to work without watching <a href="http://www.ny1.com/">NY1</a> would be an incredibly difficult thing for me to do. I like to touch base with the weather outside, and some of the random stuff going on in the city. It's an added bonus when I get to see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Kiernan">Pat Kiernan</a> do <a href="http://www.ny1.com/ny1/OnTheAir/in_the_papers.jsp">"In the Papers"</a>.schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11118388.post-3107026771595593782008-01-21T13:09:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:21:33.706-05:00Socks, shells, spinning.Well, a week has gone by and I have some more stuff to show you. First up is some pretty yarn that I should have showed you last week, but I selfishly kept it to myself.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2207311887/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2207311887_96e327bee2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Prize yarn, courtesy of Tiennie" /></a></center><br />I won this on <a href="http://tiennieknits.typepad.com/">Tiennie's blog</a>, I wasn't trying to win - honest. But it turns out that I was the 5,000 commenter on her blog, can you believe that? 5,000 comments!? Then again, if you've seen her blog, you will probably easily understand, Tiennie takes amazing photos of her beautiful projects. I, for one, am happy to have found her.<br /><br />I have a couple of FOs for you, I finally finished sock #2 from the <a href="http://schrodinger212.blogspot.com/2007/11/i-love-getting-parcels.html">beautiful single sock</a> sent to me by <a href="http://novamade.typepad.com/novamade/">Nova</a>. I really loved knitting with the Shibui, and it's a really great color (Pagoda). I did have some pooling issues in the second sock, but the color differences are subtle enough not to bother me. Ravelry Details <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/pony-express-socks">here</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2208105242/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2297/2208105242_bb5a4dd8da.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Pony Express Socks" /></a></center><br />The other FO is very important to show you. After I publicly shamed myself on my inability to actually finish <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTsheldon.html">Sheldon</a>, and probably traumatized at least a few of you. The first thing I did was pick him up and finish him that night...<br /><br />Here he is. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Schrodinger/sheldon">Details here</a> (ravelry)<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2208099958/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2208099958_f891e196fc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Sheldon - left profile" /></a></center><br />And the spinning? Yes, I figured out the plying and am trying not to feel too stoopid about not changing the drive band - the one consolation is that my real issue was that the wheel had come loose from the back. After tightening the bolt at the back all was well. I couldn't get a great shot of the yarn for some reason, hopefully this will give you an idea.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/schrodinger/2209009083/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2209009083_04ded8169b.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="PICT7705" /></a></center>schrodingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.com0