Persistent Knitter

After searching high and low (and all the way across town) I was unable to find the Noro Knits book anywhere locally. Fine! *pout*

I ordered it from The Knitting Garden. I just got email this morning that said “Sorry, we are out of stock on this item, but expect more in next week”.

I think, given the difficulty of me even finding the #@@%^^*&( pattern for this, I might not be destined to knit a Noro sweater for myself. At least right away.

And Joann offered this sweet comment:
And don’t forget, you may have to get new needles to work with the Noro!

I wrote her email calling her Evil. Then emphasised her evil-ness in person on Saturday at our knitting group.

Other Comments and Replies

Judy made this comment on Katie’s birthday cake:
You did a great job on Katie’s cake! Fondant icing looks so intimidating to use.

Actually - it’s really easy to use. I was worried as well, because it seemed so fancy. It’s just like using playdough! You use the Wilton dyes to color it whatever color you want. You knead it with your hands (just like bread dough, but a bit stickier) Roll it out with a rolling pin, and voila! Beautiful cake.

I’d recommend anyone give it a try. And for those on the hunt for pre-made Fondant. You can buy it at your local cake decorating store. Or Hobby Lobby carries it as well (at least my local one does). I wouldn’t recommend buying the pre-tinted fondant unless you don’t have any Wilton dyes, because it’s really expensive to do that way. And for those who might want extra justification to go the Wilton dyes route: You can dye wool with them!

And thanks to everyone for the compliments on Katie’s socks. These didn’t go over quite so well as the first pair. Not sure why. She wore them once, promptly kicked them off and then asked for her “white” socks. (aka. Store bought). Owell. They are now in her drawer waiting for her to re-discover them at some point. When I left for work this morning she was wearing the first pair I made her, the red Opals. (Maybe because she helped “pick” the yarn for those. Hmm. Will have to give this more thought)

And for others at home keeping track Ingrid has finished the adorable baby sweater she’s been working on. I got to see it in person at the Boulder Knit Out and wow - it’s SO cute! Worth all the work on those tiny needles. That is one lucky baby.

And given that I have no pictures for today (sorry. I do have things to take pictures of. a Migraine headache last night precluded anything but sleep), I have to tease you with the thoughts of a totally adorable child’s poncho my friend Judy whipped together out of her stash. I’m in the process of bribing her to get me some yarn together from her shop so I can make one for my daughter.