I've been working on my next pair of socks, Monkey (knitty.com). Inspired by another blogger (whose name escapes me right now) I knit both legs first on this one. Now that I'm working on turning the heel, it seems like they'll be done in no time!If you're feeling a hankering for a scary movie, given… Continue reading Monkey WIPs (and a rant)

I learned how to do origami in the 5th grade. I have dabbled in it for as long as I can remember. There is something soothing about making those creases / folds in the paper and ending up with something so delicate...I remember reading about Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes... I make them for… Continue reading 1000 Cranes

These socks I've decided I want to enter as my "Blue Monday" socks in the January "theme" for Socktopia - I flew through knitting these socks - amazingly! I was so stoked to be done, but I made one too short for my foot! This is the second time I have done this! Gotta learn… Continue reading Yay for Socks!

Actually, it wasn't blogger that ate my first attempt at this post. I was trying to get a photo to show support for the Jets and Chad:And the game has been a big groan. Oh well. Not being a huge football fan, I'll recover. The original intention of the post was to discuss the weekend.… Continue reading Groan.

Bogus Breakfast Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. And it got worse from there. I love the 100 calorie packs of food - satisfying, yet keeps me in check. Muffins are my downfall. I was so excited by this - I was hoping for something like the Baby Goldfish but all I got was 2 regular minimuffins.… Continue reading Bogus Breakfast

"Leek-y Chicken With Couscous" Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. I made this for dinner. Going to try and also use my cookbooks more this year - gotta try something different. Book: Rachael Ray Express Lane MealsLooks: Yummy. Browns / greens.Smells: Yummy...kind of a tart / wine smell. The couscous smelled good too.Tastes: Just okay. First time… Continue reading “Leek-y Chicken With Couscous”

I think 2006 was a pretty good year. I accomplished quite a bit with knitting and gardening. Dan and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary. I spent a lot of quality time with my friends. My family can talk about Grampa with more smiles and less tears. Nana looks and feels better. We hosted Easter and… Continue reading Year Behind, Year Ahead

Fetching! Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. Pattern: Fetching from knitty.comYarn: GGH Cashmere (1 + maybe 1/3 of a second ball?) Time: 2 days - had I kept better track I could estimate the hours - quick knit!Recipient: Me!!!

I love the fact that vacation allows me more time to knit, but I want to count these items as the first FOs of 2007! I've completed a pair of Fetching, from knitty with some of the cashmere yarn from Dan. I've also made up Calorimetry, also from knitty - it just needs a button!… Continue reading Me Me Me

Santa 3 Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter. Merry Christmas!