Ok, so I haven't posted in a very long time. I went to Maryland for the holidays. My aunt is the only one who gave me yarn, a Colinette kit. I am thinking about exchanging it for another color because I already made a scarf in that color a couple of years ago. I am busy on 3 projects right now. I am making my mother a Redskins scarf, my aunt a pair of socks, and my forever bag (because it is taking me forever to complete). I gave away a pair of wrist warmers as a gift and they came out so good I am going to make some more. I thought they were so adorable. Sorry no pictures.

I started Atkins yesterday after a week on slim fast. So far everything is still go. AHHHHH why is this bag taking forever? I think it has a lot to do with time- I have none. I feel very busy and hungry for sweets, other than that I only really have time to knit right before bed. I hope I can pull through this slump. I want to get to work on the Christmas gifts!

My "tweed" bag that is taking forever!!!! Oh, and note to self... cats like bamboo needles so keep them hidden. 

I went to a Mardi Gras themed Christmas Party and I had my palm read along with tarot. But the most amazing part is the palm reading. I was told that I have a hobby that I stopped for a while but that I need to pick it back up so that it may become more rewarding. WHOA! I totally stopped knitting for like a year and I am trying to get back into the swing of things. Hmmm... if that was right maybe I am also going to have those 3 kids she said.

Well, I am still working on the bag. This is taking a lot longer than I originally thought. I decided to make mittens for my aunt also some socks. I am going to put a twist on the mittens (something Grandma taught me) .

I am still working on my knit bag. I went to Sophie's Yarns to buy some needles and of course I left spending $79. I bought 2 bamboo circular needles, a needle case, and some yarn to make wrist warmers. I think I may give those to my aunt. Who knows. Christmas is 22 days away and the worst part is I spent over $400 paying bills today and we don't get paid again until the 23. So I will be credit carding up my gifts this year. Because I just bought my house I am gonna squeel poor and cheap my gifts up.

I'll post a picture of the bag when I get farther into it, right now it just looks like a block.

I had my first Thanksgiving at my house and it went very well. 8 people in all, Malcolm came. I stopped by The Technicolor Sheep last Saturday and I picked up 5 skiens of Bernat Country Wool (008) it looks just like a light tweed. My plans are to make a small bag for almost everyday use. I found the pattern in Family Circle Easy Knitting Magazine Holiday 2004 issue. I started last night but I need smaller needles because my gauge wasn't right. I went through my needles last night and I have more 3's and 4's then any thing else! I have every size except 6 & 7 so I am going to go back the the store today to pick up those and a needle holder. When I get far enough I will include a picture of it.

James (f) in red and Peanut Butter (m) in purple. Aren't they adorable? 

I bought a new book. The Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits. I like it. I've decided to begin my book reviews and put them online. I have also made two new friends that knit so I am definately going to start a circle here at my house. I am thinking Tuesday evening but I haven't decided yet. I'll ask around and do my research on whats a good day for everyone.

I haven't started anything but I am getting ready to. I mean Christmas is right around the corner. I need to make my list. I have an old picture of my babies too that I want to put up. Aren't they the cutest!?!

Ahhh, almost one year since my last posting!!! I can't believe it. So much has been going on: I moved to Philly, I am a teacher now, I am in grad school and I have the two most adorable kittens in the world.

I haven't started any new knitting projects but I would like to make all my Christmas gifts this year so I need to make my list ASAP before Christmas rolls around. I bought a new book: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts and it looks pretty nice. I haven't chosen one yet that I want to do. I would love to know what other people think of the knitting books that you own- like a critique so I don't make the same old mistake of buying whatever I see in Borders. Also, I would like to begin a Knitting Circle at my house. Is this a terrible idea? I need feedback.