Wednesday Blog Along #11

Wow! A lot has happened since I last posted for WIP Wednesday. I was gearing up for our local Spring Festival Art and Craft show when my upper back molar broke. Went in for a consultation to see what could be done for it, luckily it was a freak accident and the tooth was perfectly healthy. The dentist said he could fix it with a filling but, the day they could work me in was the day of the show. I was extremely bummed that I had to cancel doing the show but, relieved that the tooth could be fixed so easily.

I participated in the 3rd Annual Knit and Crochet Blog week 2012. It was lots of fun, I enjoyed reading everyone's post, and my contributions can be found here.

Now, for today's share.

I've already made one pair of the tutorial two at a time toe-up socks. Following the recommendations in Toe-Up 2 at Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes, I made the socks in two different colors. So, wanting matching pairs, I'm doing the tutorial again. Which is really good practice.

I've made some progress reading Ghost Story by Jim Butcher and A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. But, what little "free-time" I've had has found me in front of the TV numbly watching it. I don't know why, I've just not felt like reading, which is really unusual for me.

Hop on over to Tami's Amis and Small Things to view awesome WIP's in action.

Wednesday Blog Along #6

I have a huge TBR stack that needs much attention. So, until I cull back some of my new books, I've put my marathon book read of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series on hiatus. Right now, I'm still reading George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones and have started on Josh Gates' Destination Truth, Memoirs of a Monster Hunter. Husband enjoys watching Josh Gates' show on Syfy, Destination Truth. I like watching the show with him because Josh Gates is hilarious! Great entertainment value and so far the book is an enjoyable read, too.

If you let me I can talk about books all day :)

Okay, my latest WIP.

After all the hiccups and false starts on Husband's hat #2, I am happy to say that he likes it (so far). Since taking this photo last eve, I've progressed further on hat #2 and will be starting on the crown after I complete this post. Fingers crossed that it will be completed, approved, and modeled in time for FO Friday. I may have to do some more omelet bribing in order to get my model to cooperate.

Happy knitting/crocheting and reading everyone. Now check out Tami's Amis and Small Things for awesome blog alongs.

Wednesday Blog Along #4

Here should be a picture of Husband's hat #2 WIP. Well, it has become apparent that Husband is a true Libra. He keeps changing his mind on the colors for hat #2. So, there won't be any photos for awhile because I have to order the yarn. He wants the hat to be the same colors that the pattern is showing.

On a different note, I'm in designer mode.

Just a sneak peek until I've completed the pattern.

I haven't really been reading much with this pattern idea bouncing around in my head. It's all I've really been focusing on.

I'm still reading George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones and I'm enjoying this read. Also, I am brushing up on my painting skills.

Well, I'll see how this venture goes. I haven't seriously painted in years.

And another WIP to share, because you know, I can't just do one thing at a time. I'd be lost.

I'm trying my hand at knitting mittens. While looking up patterns for my family's hat marathon, I came across this lovely pattern on Raverly. There going to be pirate mittens. I'm making them for myself. So, yeah. It's going to be awhile 'til there done.

Hop on over to Tami's Amis and Small Things to view some awesome work in action.