Monthly Archives: August 2009

17 Months

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Melissa

After a healthy 17 months on the needles, I finally finished ye olde Berry Nice Socks. I used Knitpicks Felici in the Mixed Berries colorway on size US 1 DPNs. For my sizing, it was 80 stitches on US 1 … Continue reading →

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Ishbel the Second

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Melissa

I made something this week. Another Ishbel, from the lovely Ysolda Teague pattern.  I knit an orange one in June, and this is its royal purple counterpart.  I used some of the Miss Babs sock yarn I purchased at Stitches … Continue reading →

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I Am Amused.

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Melissa

Coming November 1, 2009: Twilight Barbies. I’m sort of a fringe Barbie collector. I haven’t gotten one in years, but I do look at them occasionally. I’m a little surprised (and a little disappointed, actually) that Edward doesn’t sparkle. Or … Continue reading →

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The Salinas Airshow

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Melissa

My dad’s company has a couple of branches, and one is in Carmel. Last year I guess they had VIP Presidential passes to the Salinas airshow, and this year decided to do it again, only sans presidential passes and PLUS … Continue reading →

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I Shake Through the Wreckage For Signs Of Life

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Melissa

Simple Scripts on BlueHost (my hosting company) has allowed me to upgrade to the newest version of WordPress with ONE EASY CLICK. *weeps in joy* I think this is the first time I’ve upgraded WordPress without totally borking up the … Continue reading →

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