Friday, August 10, 2007
Ho, Ho, Ho!
I finished up a couple of entries that have been languishing, waiting for the last (sewn) finishing touches. Like the eyes. And the pompom.
In the category Mr. or Mrs. Claus-other ("other" being loosely defined as not ceramic or plastic canvas):
Eyes left, please. Santa pouch from an old Knitter's (#49, I think--the first one I ever bought on the newsstand). I've made a lot of the projects from this issue.
::sigh:: It was a great one!
Particulars: Minor modifications to gauge, needle size, and materials. Pink and red yarn is Patons Cotton DK, fluffy stuff is a strand of Bernat Club Soft and a strand of LB Fun Fur (ivory). Only the LB is still produced (I think--I got it at the Tree for a buck, so I don't know for sure). Purchased eyes and button nose (both from my incredible stash of "stuff.")
Then there's this. "He" is what became of the EZ stars (from Knitter's Almanac).
Category: Christmas Tree Ornament-Santa
Particulars: More of the pink and red Patons DK, plus a bit of an unidentified novelty yarn from an Elann "skein subscription." Purchased pompom (see above for source).
The Other Half thinks the Star Guy needs boots and mittens. I, on the other hand, prefer a minimalist approach.
Note on the DK Cotton: This is nice stuff. It's easy to knit, has a subtle sheen, blocks well. I can see why it was discontinued! (NOT!)
Movie Review: Lonely Hearts (2006) just arrived in the video stores. It stars John Travolta (who has shed his Saturday Night Fever and "sweathog" image yet again) and James Gandolfini (who will be forever trying to shed his Tony Soprano image). Salma Hayek is wonderful in her role. Inspired by true events. No spoilers from me. It's an excellent film. Don't wait for it to hit the Dollar Shelf!
Zodiac: Like blood? Like scary shit? You'll like this one!
Clearly, the other video we rented last weekend wasn't memorable. Even with prompting, I can't remember what it was.
Have I written about The Astronaut Farmer? That one made me smile.
In the category Mr. or Mrs. Claus-other ("other" being loosely defined as not ceramic or plastic canvas):
Eyes left, please. Santa pouch from an old Knitter's (#49, I think--the first one I ever bought on the newsstand). I've made a lot of the projects from this issue.
::sigh:: It was a great one!
Particulars: Minor modifications to gauge, needle size, and materials. Pink and red yarn is Patons Cotton DK, fluffy stuff is a strand of Bernat Club Soft and a strand of LB Fun Fur (ivory). Only the LB is still produced (I think--I got it at the Tree for a buck, so I don't know for sure). Purchased eyes and button nose (both from my incredible stash of "stuff.")
Then there's this. "He" is what became of the EZ stars (from Knitter's Almanac).
Category: Christmas Tree Ornament-Santa
Particulars: More of the pink and red Patons DK, plus a bit of an unidentified novelty yarn from an Elann "skein subscription." Purchased pompom (see above for source).
The Other Half thinks the Star Guy needs boots and mittens. I, on the other hand, prefer a minimalist approach.
Note on the DK Cotton: This is nice stuff. It's easy to knit, has a subtle sheen, blocks well. I can see why it was discontinued! (NOT!)
Movie Review: Lonely Hearts (2006) just arrived in the video stores. It stars John Travolta (who has shed his Saturday Night Fever and "sweathog" image yet again) and James Gandolfini (who will be forever trying to shed his Tony Soprano image). Salma Hayek is wonderful in her role. Inspired by true events. No spoilers from me. It's an excellent film. Don't wait for it to hit the Dollar Shelf!
Zodiac: Like blood? Like scary shit? You'll like this one!
Clearly, the other video we rented last weekend wasn't memorable. Even with prompting, I can't remember what it was.
Have I written about The Astronaut Farmer? That one made me smile.
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Cute Santas. I like the hubbies idea about boots and mitts. If you make another sometime, give it a try. I think it would look cute too.
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